| Id | Subject | Start Date | Start Time | End Date | End Time | All day | Calendar Name | Repeats | Repeats Until | RRule | Created By | Updated By | Creation Date | Last Update Date | Description | Admission |
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| 336146386 | Speakeasy | 2019-04-23 | 8:00 pm | 2019-04-23 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday until October 8, 2019 | 2019-10-08 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191008T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-23 3:03 pm | 2019-10-07 3:37 pm | What is a Speakeasy? Check out this video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqsAMJEIQ8I](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqsAMJEIQ8I&fbclid=IwAR3ez5Xs9A9sjBGQQOdzbaICiZOuRKfIqpNSEWV9O3BHDhpkBeRuncVUcf4) Reminisce 1928 with a night of live swing jazz, classic cocktails, and swing dancing. We have two great bands alternating every Tuesday night: The Capital City Syncopators / The Flying Saucers. We’ll have a featured night once a month with a swing dance lesson. Stay tuned! $10 Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/swing-jazz-speakeasy-tuesdays-10-tickets-55943412252> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 335998226 | 🎤 Tongues of Fire Spoken Word Open Mic | 2019-04-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-04-24 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday until August 1, 2019 | 2019-08-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190801T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-23 10:46 am | 2019-08-21 8:07 am | Hosted at the Kings Road Roastery, Victoria Poetry Project present Tongues of Fire, Victoria’s longest running spoken word open-mic. 12 spots open for those wanting to sign up, followed by a guest speaker. Open to the public, we welcome you to join us for good drinks, tasty Roastery Kitchen food and an evening of thought provoking spoken word. Tongues of Fire is our twice monthly spoken word open mic. You’ll hear 5-minute sets from 12 local performers, plus a feature set. Sign-up opens at 7:30 pm (first come first served); show starts at 8 pm. $6-10 sliding scale (cash only). <https://caffefantastico.com/events/list/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 336017531 | Bastion Square Public Market | 2019-04-25 | 11:00 am | 2019-04-25 | 5:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 8, 2019 | 2019-09-08 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190908T065959Z;BYDAY=TH,FR,SA | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-23 11:22 am | 2019-08-01 6:14 pm | The Bastion Square Public Market is a colourful open-air market that brings a vibrancy to Bastion Square with its wonderful array of locally produced arts, crafts, and entertainment. Watch artisans as they create their crafts, or sit and enjoy the market atmosphere at one of the local outdoor cafes. <https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/culture/public-markets.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 338412812 | Your Entrepreneurial Society - Say YES To Moxie's Happy Hour! | 2019-04-26 | 4:30 pm | 2019-04-26 | 6:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Friday until October 26, 2019 | 2019-10-26 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191026T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-26 8:59 am | 2019-04-28 11:02 am | Join us this week for Casual Friday at Moxie’s Grill & Bar – Victoria! Every Friday we host a casual drop-in from 4:30pm to 6:30pm @ Moxie’s on the corner of Yates and Vancouver Streets. No RSVP necessary, just come on over after work and hang out with others from the YES business community! We look forward to seeing you there! <https://www.facebook.com/events/1800916880005531/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 336033792 | Moss Street Market | 2019-04-27 | 10:00 am | 2019-04-27 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Saturday until November 2, 2019 | 2019-11-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191102T065959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-23 11:42 am | 2019-08-07 6:57 pm | 2019 is Moss Street Market's 28th season of providing local and organic farm-fresh produce, local foods, handmade crafts, artisan clothing, inspiring services and community education to folks from the entire Victoria and surrounding region. Volunteer with the Moss Street Market: [http://www.mossstreetmarket.com/?page\_id=286](http://www.mossstreetmarket.com/?page_id=286) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 336119172 | Nature Walk | 2019-04-28 | 9:00 am | 2019-04-28 | 10:30 am | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Sunday until October 27, 2019 | 2019-10-26 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191027T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-23 2:05 pm | 2019-10-22 8:36 pm | Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and dress for the weather as these walks happen rain or shine. Meet in the large parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Binoculars are available for loan at the Nature House office on Wednesdays. Leaders are very experienced. Children are welcome provided that they are quiet and can wait patiently while the rest of the group admires the birds. Donations appreciated and may be dropped off at the Nature House. <http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/walks.php> Volunteer with the Nature Sanctuary: <http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/volunteer.php> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 340124929 | Dance Temple | 2019-04-28 | 10:30 am | 2019-04-28 | 12:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | 2019-04-28 7:33 pm | • Practice freedom of expression through movement, while respecting and being aware of those around you. • Tune into an eclectic selection of musical flavors from a revolving lineup of experienced facilitators. • Inspire and explore new ways to move your body. • Explore the altar space for contemplation, reflection and intention setting. • Learn to enter into a state of trance without the use of substances (no drugs or alcohol please). • Non denominational opening and closing (can be in the form of a prayer, meditation or circle) • Minimal facilitation. You are free to move as you wish. Doors open at 10:15am Dance from 10:30am-12pm Sliding scale $10-$30 at the door ($15-$30 suggested offering $10-$15 for low income) Newcomers are welcome! No prior experience necessary. Dance Temple is a recurring weekly event, every Sunday, and once a month on a Friday evening. More information: <https://www.facebook.com/DanceTempleVictoria/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 336020608 | Bastion Square Sunday Market | 2019-04-28 | 11:00 am | 2019-04-28 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 11:26 am | 2019-05-01 8:59 am | The Bastion Square Public Market is a colourful open-air market that brings a vibrancy to Bastion Square with its wonderful array of locally produced arts, crafts, and entertainment. Watch artisans as they create their crafts, or sit and enjoy the market atmosphere at one of the local outdoor cafes. <http://crdcommunitygreenmap.ca/location/bastion-square-public-market> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 338375236 | Drop-In Art Studio | 2019-04-29 | 1:00 pm | 2019-04-29 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Monday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-26 8:02 am | 2019-05-14 7:06 am | Our drop-in art studio is a free and open space to work on your creative projects. All materials are provided, including: paints, canvas, pencils, pastels, and sketch books. Our facilitator and volunteers are on hand to provide you with any assistance. Doors close at 3:30pm. Please use the buzzer if you are arriving later. <https://coolaid.org/how-we-help/recreation-well-being/> **Volunteer information:** [**https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/**](https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||
| 340041151 | 🎤 The Sült Mine Comedy Open Mic | 2019-04-29 | 7:30 pm | 2019-04-29 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Tuesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-28 4:32 pm | 2019-08-01 6:12 pm | Open mic comedy show every Monday Come out and laugh with us as you enjoy the warm embrace of Sult's professionally wrapped potatoes! Only $5 7:30 Doors More information: [https://www.facebook.com/pg/The-S%C3%BClt-Mine-231132554214619/events/?ref=page\_internal](https://www.facebook.com/pg/The-S%C3%BClt-Mine-231132554214619/events/?ref=page_internal) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 338041959 | Every Step Counts | 2019-04-30 | 3:30 pm | 2019-04-30 | 5:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until July 3, 2019 | 2019-07-03 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190703T065959Z;BYDAY=TU,WE,TH,FR | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-25 10:41 pm | 2019-04-30 7:34 am | Join the Every Step Counts Team for a 50 minute walk/run, a stretch, and a meal! Participants are welcome to join the Tuesday/Thursday group or the Wednesday/Friday group. First time participants are welcome to a pair of gently used shoes followed by many more milestones as you continue to attend! <https://coolaid.org/how-we-help/recreation-well-being/> **Volunteer information:** [**https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/**](https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 336277186 | Scrabble at the Library | 2019-04-30 | 5:45 pm | 2019-04-30 | 8:45 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Wednesday until December 18, 2019 | 2019-12-18 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191218T075959Z | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-23 8:10 pm | 2019-11-19 9:02 am | How do you spell fun? S-C-R-A-B-B-L-E! Enjoy three competitive games of Scrabble with players from the Victoria Scrabble Club every Tuesday evening in the 2nd floor meeting room. Drop-in.[](https://www.gvpl.ca/event/scrabble-at-the-library-6/2019-04-30/) <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/scrabble-at-the-library-6/all/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 336287751 | 🎤 Unplugged Open Mic | 2019-04-30 | 7:30 pm | 2019-04-30 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday until August 28, 2019 | 2019-08-28 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190828T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-23 8:40 pm | 2019-08-01 6:12 pm | Completely unplugged and totally open, our open mic is hosted by Gorge-ous Coffee co-owner Gino, otherwise known as that man you've probably heard singing in Italian at open mics around town. We welcome singers, purely instrumental musicians, people who can make us laugh, poets, and anyone else who wants to stand up at the front of our shop and entertain. Just don't plug anything in, okay? <https://www.facebook.com/events/662114264219455/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 341492338 | Drop-In: Stretch & Strength Fitness | 2019-05-01 | 9:30 am | 2019-05-01 | 10:30 am | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Monday, Wednesday and Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=MO,WE,FR | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-30 8:16 am | 2019-05-14 7:06 am | A specialized trainer will lead the group through various strength training exercises designed to increase ones range of motion, stability and capacity for exercise. Light weights and large elastic bands will be used. **Members: $4 | General Public: $8** **<http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/stretch-strength-drop-in-2018-12-26/all/>****[](http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/)** **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 341481214 | Drop-In: Pickleball & Ping Pong | 2019-05-01 | 11:00 am | 2019-05-01 | 12:15 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-30 8:03 am | 2019-05-09 9:23 am | Pickle Ball, the great game with the funny name that looks like giant ping pong. The balls and paddles are large, the court fills our auditorium, and the laughter is infectious. This non-competitive game is yours to enjoy on Wednesday mornings. New players are always welcome. Classic Ping Pong happens at the same time as Pickle Ball but at the side of the auditorium. So rotate through and play both great games for the price of 1 activity! **Members $2 and Non-Members $4** **<http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/pickleball-2/all/>****[](http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/)** **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 340060826 | Meditation - Weekly Drop In | 2019-05-01 | 12:00 pm | 2019-05-01 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-28 5:11 pm | 2019-08-07 6:52 pm | Meditation is used to quiet the mind and body. It helps with stress, relaxation, sleep, clarity, and developing your consciousness. Wednesdays 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Per Session: Members: $2 | General Public: $4 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/meditation-drop-in-2-2018-12-26/all/>[](http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/) **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 336277192 | 🏳️🌈 Queer Abilities Drop-In | 2019-05-01 | 5:00 pm | 2019-05-01 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Monthly on the 1st Wednesday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=1WE | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-23 8:10 pm | 2019-07-13 5:05 pm | A group for anyone in the LGBTQ2+ community living with a disability. Drop-in. Presented by AIDS Vancouver Island. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/queer-abilities-drop-in-3/2019-05-01/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 336277193 | Drop-In: Victoria Chess Club at the Library | 2019-05-01 | 6:00 pm | 2019-05-01 | 8:45 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-04-23 8:10 pm | 2019-08-07 6:53 pm | Enjoy competitive games of chess with players from the Victoria Chess Club every Wednesday. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/victoria-chess-club-at-the-library-4/2019-05-01/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 340091783 | Bluegrass Jam Circle | 2019-05-01 | 6:30 pm | 2019-05-01 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-28 6:16 pm | 2019-08-07 6:53 pm | Come by and listen or play your Bluegrass appropriate instruments n- (Sorry, leave the bongos and hand bells at home, please) $3 <https://www.jamesbaycoffeeandbooks.com/music-nights.html> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 337933456 | Comedy Night at The Mint | 2019-05-01 | 7:00 pm | 2019-05-01 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-25 7:12 pm | 2019-08-07 6:53 pm | The funniest night of the week is Wednesday at The Mint! Each week Morgan Cranny and Drew Farrance bring the most hilarious comedian's in the city together for a wonderful evening of fun at the best place to see stand up comedy in downtown Victoria. Wildly popular and always new, Comedy Night @ the Mint is a hilarious night out. Come downstairs and enjoy the delicious west coast Himalayan cuisine that the Mint is famous for. Tickets are $7 online or $10 at the door. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. Shows often sell out so get there early! \*Parties of 5 or more are asked to contact producers to have group seating arrangements made. \*Seating first come, first serve and group seating may be in effect. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/comedy-night-the-mint-tickets-52948848431?aff=erelexpmlt> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 336277194 | Victoria Writers' Society Meeting | 2019-05-01 | 7:00 pm | 2019-05-01 | 8:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Monthly on the 1st Wednesday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=1WE | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-04-23 8:10 pm | 2019-08-07 7:00 pm | Join the Victoria Writers’ Society for their monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of each month. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/victoria-writers-society-meeting-16/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 338029018 | Knacker's Yard | 2019-05-01 | 9:00 pm | 2019-05-01 | 11:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Monday and Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=MO,WE | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-04-25 10:14 pm | 2019-08-07 6:54 pm | Live six-piece Celtic folk band featuring music from England and the Celtic Nations every Monday and Wednesday at The Irish Times Pub, 9-12! For fans of the folk ballad genre, ancient mariner tunes, shanties, jigs, reels, drinking tunes, and songs of love and war. Inspired by groups like The Dubliners, The Pogues, Planxty, The Clancy Brothers, The Chieftains, and The Wolfe Tones, come out to hear Knacker’s Yard authentic “Irish raw sound” as described by “The Irish Rovers.” Drink specials Monday nights and Whiskey Wednesday! No cover.[](https://downtownvictoria.ca/event/knackers-yard-at-the-irish-times-pub/2019-05-01/) <https://irishtimespub.ca/music/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 341526543 | Drop-In: The Joy of Art | 2019-05-02 | 9:30 am | 2019-05-02 | 12:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-30 9:05 am | 2019-05-09 9:17 am | Experience the art of painting and drawing amongst friends. This is an informal group for those interested in drawing and painting in oil, acrylics, watercolour, and pastels. All levels welcomed. **Members: $2 | General Public: $4** **<http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/the-joy-of-art/all/>** **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 341527980 | Drop In: Current Affairs | 2019-05-02 | 10:00 am | 2019-05-02 | 11:00 am | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-30 9:09 am | 2019-05-09 9:17 am | Come and discuss the week’s events in the news with host Ken Roueche. Ken is a long time Fairfield resident, amateur historian and news junkie. This will be a weekly drop-in event. Ken will come with a shopping list of news events from our neighbourhood, our city, our province and our world. Please come equipped with an active and curious mind and your current news topic suggestions. Any questions or comments, please be in touch with Ken at <a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank">kroueche@shaw.ca</a> **$2 Members, $4 General** **<http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/current-affairs/all/>** **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 341500795 | Chair Stretch & Strength - Drop-In | 2019-05-02 | 11:00 am | 2019-05-02 | 11:45 am | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-30 8:29 am | 2019-05-09 9:18 am | Come have a seat for accessible exercise that enhances bone density and posture. Improve co-ordination and circulation in this all levels class! Every Thursday 11:00 am – 11:45 am Members: $4 | General Public: $8 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/chair-stretch-strength-drop-in/all/> **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 341532315 | Beginner Tai Chai - Drop-In | 2019-05-02 | 11:30 am | 2019-05-02 | 12:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-30 9:15 am | 2019-05-09 9:18 am | If you have never tried Tai Chi or have little experience and want to learn more, this course is for you. We will go over one or two movements in details and practice preparatory movements in each class. Drop-ins welcome $10. **Register for our Monthly Sessions:** **Members $40 | General Public $45 (for a 5 week session) Members $32 | General Public $37 (for a 4 week session)** **Members $24 | General Public $29 (for a 3 week session)** <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/tai-chi-beginner-3-2016-12-29-2017-05-11-2017-12-28-2018-12-20/all/> **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 340052109 | Drop-In Painting: Exploring Watercolours | 2019-05-02 | 12:00 pm | 2019-05-02 | 2:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 4:57 pm | 2019-05-21 9:27 pm | Tap into your creative side and explore watercolour painting in a collaborative and supportive environment. Bring your own materials (or ask our facilitator for advice on purchasing your own). Various techniques will be discussed, visual materials for inspiration will be provided, or you can work on your own projects. Join us for making friends and exploring watercolour. Drop-in fee $2.00 Members/ $4.00 General - per session <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/watercolours-for-beginners-drop-in/all/> **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 341535451 | Drop-In: Canasta | 2019-05-02 | 12:30 pm | 2019-05-02 | 3:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-30 9:20 am | 2019-05-09 9:18 am | This is a fun way to spend an afternoon. You are not going to want to miss out on this laughter filled game each week. **Members $2 and General Public $4** **<http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/canasta-10-2016-12-29/all/>** **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 341534631 | Drop-In: Chess | 2019-05-02 | 12:30 pm | 2019-05-02 | 2:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-30 9:19 am | 2019-05-09 9:19 am | For all levels of play. Learn from an experienced player if you don’t know how to play this social game. Thursday 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Ongoing Members $2 | General Public $4 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/chess-drop-in/all/> **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 341497569 | Drop-In: Mexican Train Dominoes | 2019-05-02 | 12:30 pm | 2019-05-02 | 3:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-30 8:26 am | 2019-05-09 9:18 am | Mexican Train is a game played with number dominoes. The object of the game is for a player to play all the dominoes from his or her hand onto one or more chains, or “trains”, emanating from a central hub or “station”. The game’s most popular name comes from a special optional train that belongs to all players. However, the game can be played without the Mexican Train; such variants are generally called “Private Trains” or “Domino Trains”. It is related to the game Chicken Foot. Come and join in the fun and learn this classic game! Members: $2 | General Public: $4 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/mexican-train-dominoes-drop-in-2019-05-01/2019-05-22/>[](http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/) **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 341543990 | Drop-In: Duplicate Bridge | 2019-05-02 | 1:00 pm | 2019-05-02 | 3:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-30 9:29 am | 2019-05-09 9:19 am | Grab your bridge partner (or see if someone needs one when you arrive) and come for the fun. This is a great way to meet new people while you work your way through the challenges that this game can create. New players are always welcome and a lesson and coaching is included in your drop-in fee. **$2 Members and $4 General Public** **<http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/duplicate-bridge-8-2016-12-29/all/>** **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 338029017 | Creative Writing: Journaling Group | 2019-05-02 | 1:15 pm | 2019-05-02 | 2:15 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Thursday until July 26, 2019 | 2019-07-25 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190726T065959Z | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-25 10:14 pm | 2019-04-30 7:33 am | Looking to get into writing but don’t know where to start? Try journaling! Journaling is a great way to work through and develop creative ideas or as a relaxing form of self-reflection. Join us on Thursday afternoons for our hour-long journaling group <https://www.facebook.com/events/536885686718693/> Volunteer information: <https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 341555257 | Cycling Without Age | 2019-05-02 | 4:00 pm | 2019-05-02 | 6:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Monday and Thursday until December 16, 2019 | 2019-12-16 | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=MO,TH;UNTIL=20191216T075959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-30 9:33 am | 2019-12-15 5:19 pm | Become a volunteer rider or a passenger. Riders must be specially trained to drive this Danish tricycle. Passengers can be people of diverse ages and abilities and will ride for free in Fairfield and James Bay. For more information and to schedule a bike ride, please visit <http://cyclingwithoutage.ca/Victoria/> or contact: <programmer@csvac.ca> <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/cycling-without-age/all/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 339115511 | Learn to Meditate | 2019-05-02 | 4:30 pm | 2019-05-02 | 5:15 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Monday and Thursday until July 2, 2019 | 2019-07-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190702T065959Z;BYDAY=MO,TH | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-27 8:15 am | 2019-07-01 11:30 am | Our core practice is Meditation and Mindful Awareness. These are key tools in the development of conscious and compassionate ways of being present to the complex and stressful reality of our lives. Free. Drop-in when you can. No experience necessary. [https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/event\_id/38791](https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/event_id/38791) |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 336277196 | Sketchy Thursdays | 2019-05-02 | 6:30 pm | 2019-05-02 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Friday until January 30, 2020 | 2020-01-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200130T075959Z | Administrator | Community Member | 2019-04-23 8:10 pm | 2020-01-29 9:03 pm | Everyone welcome. Bring your sketchbook/pencils/pens (or whatever you like to draw in) and join Nate Davis for an evening of sketching. Open to all ages, skill levels and abilities. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/sketchy-thursdays-3/2019-05-02/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 341651814 | Drop-in Renaissance Dance Class | 2019-05-02 | 7:30 pm | 2019-05-02 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-30 11:57 am | 2019-08-07 6:55 pm | Beginner-friendly, Unique Fun Evening of Renaissance Dance Practices take place from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Thursday nights at the Ukrainian Hall (3277 Douglas; downstairs entrance). Admission is $5 per night. First night is Free. These are drop-in sessions, with all steps taught and dances called, no prior dance experience required. We enjoy learning historic European dances, mostly from the Renaissance period. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. <https://www.facebook.com/dancingthroughtheages> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 337932229 | Hip-Hop Karaoke (HHK) | 2019-05-02 | 10:00 pm | 2019-05-03 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly on the 1st Thursday until October 4, 2019 | 2019-10-04 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191004T065959Z;BYDAY=1TH | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-25 7:09 pm | 2019-05-21 7:00 pm | SIGN UP NOW: HHKVICTORIA@GMAIL.COM Sign up ahead of the date to ensure you get your beat and time practice your raps! PS - No teleprompter, this ain't traditional karaoke, we keep it live yo Shout out to our sponsors Wolf/Sheep Arthouse, Status Barbershop, The Foxy Box, Bows & Arrows Coffee Roasters, and Complex <https://luckybar.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 338029014 | Throwback Thursdays | 2019-05-02 | 10:00 pm | 2019-05-02 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-04-25 10:14 pm | 2019-08-07 6:55 pm | Music starts at 10pm No Cover $4 drink specials <https://strathconahotel.com/events-calendar/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 341482415 | Open Billiards | 2019-05-03 | 9:00 am | 2019-05-03 | 12:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Friday and Saturday | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=FR,SA | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-30 8:06 am | 2019-11-14 9:40 am | Work on your skills at using our billiards table. Bring a friend, play with others who have dropped in or play on your own. This is a great place to work on your best moves before sharing them with your friends. **Friday & Saturday 9am – 12pm** **Members $2 and Non-Members $4****[](http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/)** **<http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/open-billiards-5/all/>** **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 341527548 | Drop-In: Crokinole | 2019-05-03 | 10:30 am | 2019-05-03 | 12:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-30 9:08 am | 2019-08-07 6:55 pm | Come and join the fun with this non-competitive group. They laugh as much as they play. Crokinole is played similar to shuffle board. Players take turns shooting discs across a circular playing surface and aim for the middle hole. **Members $2 and Non-Members $4** **<http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/board-games-2-2016-12-02-2-2017-01-13/all/>** **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 341564583 | Drop-In: Texas Hold'em Poker | 2019-05-03 | 12:45 pm | 2019-05-03 | 3:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Monday and Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=MO,FR | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-30 9:48 am | 2019-08-07 6:55 pm | Learn and/or improve your Texas Hold’em Poker Game. Come and experience the fun and excitement of live poker with friends. $4 will be collected towards the poker pot in addition to the drop-in fee. **Every Monday & Friday** **Members $2 | General Public $4** **<http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/texas-holdem-poker-drop-in-2018-12-28/all/>** **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 338029013 | Drop-In Knitting & Crochet Group | 2019-05-03 | 1:00 pm | 2019-05-03 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Friday until July 27, 2019 | 2019-07-26 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190727T065959Z | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-25 10:14 pm | 2019-04-30 7:35 am | Free drop-in knitting and crocheting group! Join us at 755 Pandora, Friday afternoons and enjoy crafting scarves, hats, or blankets! All the materials are provided and no experience is necessary. <https://coolaid.org/how-we-help/recreation-well-being/> **Volunteer information:** [**https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/**](https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 341566068 | Drop-In: Euchre | 2019-05-03 | 1:00 pm | 2019-05-03 | 3:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Tuesday and Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=TU,FR | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-30 9:50 am | 2019-08-07 6:56 pm | Join this trick taking card game. This is a great group of players that is happy to teach people new to the game. There are players that range from their first game to those that have played for years. Join us for a fun time. A lesson and coaching is included with your drop-in fee. **Members $2 and General Public $4** **<http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/euchre-12-2016-12-27/all/>** **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 341494377 | Drop-In: Art and Wellness | 2019-05-03 | 1:00 pm | 2019-05-03 | 3:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-30 8:21 am | 2019-05-09 9:21 am | If you want to learn simple ways to use creative expression to improve your physical and mental health or if you already paint to maintain your health, this is the class for you. Facilitator: Kate Collie $2 (Members) / $4 (Non-Members) <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/art-and-wellness-drop-in/all/> **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 338029012 | Live Music at Vista 18 | 2019-05-03 | 8:00 pm | 2019-05-03 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday and Saturday until January 3, 2020 | 2020-01-03 | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=FR,SA;UNTIL=20200103T075959Z | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-25 10:14 pm | 2019-12-09 3:36 pm | Vista 18 Westcoast Grill & Wine Bar hosts live performances from local musicians every week. From 8 to 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, visit their lounge to hear talented Victoria artists play jazz, folk, classic and contemporary tunes. There is no cover for live music in Vista 18, but please arrive early to save your seats as they do not accept reservations for our lounge area and they always fill up fast. See you at the show! <https://www.vista18.com/blog/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 336028341 | James Bay Market | 2019-05-04 | 9:00 am | 2019-05-04 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Saturday until September 29, 2019 | 2019-09-28 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190929T065959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-23 11:30 am | 2019-08-07 6:57 pm | You will be amazed at the variety of products available at the James Bay Market. Whether you’re a local in need of some fresh red peppers, or a visitor looking for that unique something from Victoria, we’ve got it. Handmade. Homemade, Homegrown. - handmade arts and crafts - live music - coffee, cold drinks and home baked treats - fresh flowers - locally grown fruit, vegetables - hot and cold snacks - children’s craft and activity tent - and much, much more. The Market is always looking for people who are willing to help out in the community and would appreciate any help that you are able to give. [James Bay Community Market Volunteer Positions](http://jamesbaymarket.com/james-bay-community-market-volunteer-positions-2019/) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 336787679 | Social Saturdays - CrossFit LoLo | 2019-05-04 | 9:00 am | 2019-05-04 | 2:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Saturday until September 8, 2019 | 2019-09-07 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190908T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-24 10:08 am | 2019-04-29 8:41 pm | Come be social eat good food, hangout with friends doing LifeStyle Fitness or CrossFit at LoLo. First time doing fitness? No problem First class is always free and our every level class is at 10am so come as you are with shoes and gymwear and bring a friend :) !! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-saturdays-crossfit-lolo-tickets-53032796522> |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 336790610 | Sunday Jam at The Loft | 2019-05-05 | 3:00 pm | 2019-05-05 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-24 10:13 am | 2019-04-28 11:22 am | Come on down to the friendliest jam in Victoria with your hosts Blue Rain. All styles welcome. Bands and singles, anything goes!! We supply drums, amps and keys. Please bring your own guitar. We are waiting for you!!! No minors. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 340006814 | Victoria Folk Music Society Open Stage | 2019-05-05 | 7:30 pm | 2019-05-05 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Monday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-28 3:22 pm | 2019-05-05 4:27 pm | **Pre-Folk Jam: 6:45 PM** **First Half: 7:30 PM Open Stage:** sign up with Host and perform a ten-minute-set; **Performer Guidelines (PDF):** [How to please a folk audience!](http://www.victoriafolkmusic.ca/pdf/VFMS_Performer_Guidelines.pdf) **Half-time Break:** Tea, coffee and assorted goodies available **Second Half: 9:00 PM The Feature** **More information: <http://www.victoriafolkmusic.ca/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 338029019 | Benji's Pub Quiz | 2019-05-05 | 8:30 pm | 2019-05-05 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Monday until December 1, 2019 | 2019-12-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191201T075959Z | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-25 10:14 pm | 2019-12-01 4:12 pm | An entertaining and rather silly live quiz shows for teams of thinkers and drinkers. The top team each week wins $100 to Northern Quarter and resounding thumbs up from my mum. Dinner reservations now being taken for all dates. Optimum teams size 4 or 5. Cover $7 per person (added to ticket) <https://downtownvictoria.ca/event/benjis-pub-quiz-at-the-norther-quarter/2019-05-01/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 337971383 | 🏳️🌈 Drag Sunday | 2019-05-05 | 10:00 pm | 2019-05-06 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Monday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Administrator | Community Member | 2019-04-25 8:37 pm | 2020-02-08 9:56 am | Your weekly fix of local DRAG. Come down and enjoy a beautifully orchestrated evening of Drag Performances. Drag Sunday plays host to local Victoria Drag Queens, Kings, and Things. Victoria’s Famous Shelita Cox hosts your Sunday nights with Guest Co-Hosts, and rotating performers every Sunday! Come down and enjoy the fun at Paparazzi Nightclub. 19+ / $5 cover Doors open at 10pm and show starts at 11:30pm, dancing til 2am with Paparazzi’s resident DJ. [http://www.paparazzinightclub.com/](http://www.paparazzinightclub.com/events.html) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 341495217 | Drop-In: Ladies Snooker | 2019-05-06 | 9:00 am | 2019-05-06 | 12:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Monday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-30 8:23 am | 2019-05-14 7:05 am | Have fun with the ladies in a lighthearted game of snooker. Our friendly and fun group welcomes all skill levels. **Members: $2 | General Public: $4** **<http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/ladies-snooker-drop-in/all/>****[](http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/)** **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 345755553 | 🎈 Drop-In: Parent-Child Mother Goose Program | 2019-05-06 | 11:00 am | 2019-05-06 | 11:45 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Monday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-05 5:49 pm | 2019-07-13 5:10 pm | The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program® is a group experience for parents and their babies and young children. The program introduces adults and children to the pleasure and power of using rhymes, songs, and stories together. Parents gain skills and confidence which can enable them to create positive family patterns during their children’s crucial early years. Children benefit from enjoyable, healthy early experiences with language and communication. Coffee, tea and snack provided. <https://fernwoodnrg.ca/fernwood-nrg-programs/family-programs/parent-child-mother-goose/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 345784974 | Drop-In: Adapted Fitness | 2019-05-06 | 11:15 am | 2019-05-06 | 12:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Monday until June 25, 2019 | 2019-06-24 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190625T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-05 6:19 pm | 2019-05-05 6:19 pm | Gentle fitness class for adults with special needs, including cardiovascular exercise and weights. $2 <http://www.victoriawest.ca/classes-item/adapted-fitness/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 345813366 | Drop-In: Table Tennis | 2019-05-06 | 12:30 pm | 2019-05-06 | 2:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Monday and Friday until June 22, 2019 | 2019-06-21 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190622T065959Z;BYDAY=MO,FR | Read-only | 2019-05-05 7:21 pm | 2019-05-05 7:22 pm | No need to pre-register for these programs. A fun recreational opportunity for adults 16+ years. All equipment is provided but feel free to bring your own! $2.50 <https://www.jamesbaycentre.ca/event/spring-drop-in-table-tennis-mon-fri/all/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 345787428 | Drop-In: Tai Chi | 2019-05-06 | 4:30 pm | 2019-05-06 | 5:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Monday and Wednesday until August 29, 2019 | 2019-08-29 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190829T065959Z;BYDAY=MO,WE | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-05-05 6:22 pm | 2019-08-07 6:52 pm | Gain improved circulation, flexibility, balance, strength, and reduce stress through this gentle workout. Participants will be introduced to Tai Chi 24 and 88 forms. Sliding Scale Donation. <http://www.victoriawest.ca/classes-item/tai-chi-drop-in/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 345754797 | Fernwood Family Dinner | 2019-05-06 | 5:00 pm | 2019-05-06 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Tuesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | 2019-05-05 5:47 pm | 2019-07-01 11:29 am | Fernwood Family Dinner is an opportunity for families to enjoy a prepared meal, as a family and with families of the community; followed by a time to play and socialize together. The dinner will provide a healthy meal, ideas for easy meal preparation, access to food resources as well as a social time to bring families together, supporting them in spending quality time together while alleviating the pressure of preparing an affordable meal. Planned play activities will provide opportunities for one-one parent support. Please call 250-381-1552 ext. 100 if you have any questions |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 345815139 | Drop-In: Basketball | 2019-05-06 | 7:00 pm | 2019-05-06 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Tuesday until June 18, 2019 | 2019-06-18 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190618T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-05 7:24 pm | 2019-06-24 12:18 pm | No need to pre-register for these programs. A fun recreational opportunity for adults 16+ years. All equipment is provided but feel free to bring your own! $3.50 <https://www.jamesbaycentre.ca/event/spring-drop-in-basketball/all/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 336791674 | 🎤 Open Mic at The Mint with Pete & Mo | 2019-05-06 | 8:30 pm | 2019-05-06 | 11:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Tuesday until October 2, 2019 | 2019-10-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191002T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-24 10:15 am | 2019-08-01 6:12 pm | Come showcase your talent, whether it's music, comedy, dance, spoken word or poetry... you name it! Registration begins at 8:30pm with the showcase starting at 9pm and continuing til late, and Pete will have some instruments to get some jams going! Not a performer? Come down and support your faves while enjoying your favourite food and drinks at The Mint <https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheMintVictoria/events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 338029003 | Say YES To Breakfast at Frankie's! | 2019-05-07 | 8:00 am | 2019-05-07 | 10:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Tuesday until October 30, 2019 | 2019-10-29 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191030T065959Z | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-25 10:14 pm | 2019-04-28 11:27 am | Your Entrepreneurial Society is hosting a weekly Frankie’s Diner Breakfast Social 8-930am. This is just a relaxed social drop in to connect and talk about business opportunities. [](https://downtownvictoria.ca/event/say-yes-to-breakfast-at-frankies-2/2019-05-07/)<https://www.facebook.com/events/306761200008785/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 345757654 | Fernwood Legal Clinic | 2019-05-07 | 11:00 am | 2019-05-07 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Tuesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-05 5:51 pm | 2019-08-07 5:54 pm | Free, half hour legal information appointment with a practicing family lawyer. The lawyers are able to assist with: adoption, arrears/dealing with Family Maintenance Enforcement Program, Special or Extraordinary Expenses (daycare, medical, sports etc.), spousal support, assisting with court forms, child support, family safety, Ministry of Children and Family Development, property, debt and pension division, and referrals to community resources. For more info or to book an appointment, call 250-381-1552 x116 or email <shonna@fernwoodnrg.ca>. <https://fernwoodnrg.ca/fernwood-nrg-programs/family-programs/free-fernwood-legal-clinic/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||
| 341589451 | Drop-In: Busy Hands and Social Crafters | 2019-05-07 | 1:00 pm | 2019-05-07 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Tuesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-30 10:22 am | 2019-07-14 8:54 am | Calling all ladies and gentlemen who enjoy crafts, this is the group for you. These folks never seem to stop creating and having a lot of fun because it’s all about the socializing and fun. Many of the crafters in this group are wonderful knitters, some of their creations include hats, baby clothes, headbands, and gloves/mitts, and sweaters. All of the items they make are for sale at the Busy Hands Boutique throughout the year. **Busy Hands: Free – As they contribute all they create to the Centre** If you wish to work on your own projects: M: $2 | G: $4 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/busy-hands-9-2016-12-27/all/> **Volunteer with CSVAC:** [**http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/**](http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 345815233 | Drop-In: Pickleball | 2019-05-07 | 1:00 pm | 2019-05-07 | 4:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Tuesday until June 26, 2019 | 2019-06-25 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190626T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-05 7:26 pm | 2019-06-24 12:19 pm | No need to pre-register for these programs. A fun recreational opportunity for adults 16+ years. All equipment is provided but feel free to bring your own! $3.50 <https://www.jamesbaycentre.ca/event/spring-tuesday-drop-in-pickleball/all/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 345815364 | Drop-In: Walking Group | 2019-05-08 | 9:30 am | 2019-05-08 | 10:30 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Wednesday until June 27, 2019 | 2019-06-26 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190627T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-05 7:28 pm | Meet at the Centre and enjoy a walk around the neighbourhood followed by coffee time in one of our local cafes. This is a participant facilitated group. FREE <https://www.jamesbaycentre.ca/event/spring-drop-in-walking-group/all/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 345757959 | 🚼 Best Babies (Post-Natal Discussion Group) | 2019-05-08 | 11:30 am | 2019-05-08 | 2:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-05 5:53 pm | 2019-08-13 8:19 am | **Victoria Best Babies** is Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program sponsored by Fernwood NRG with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada. Post-natal discussion groups run on Wednesdays from 11:30am-2:30pm. Discussions are led by various members of the staff and the community. Our Public Health Nurse, Dietitian, Program Coordinator, and Family Support Worker are available for support. Pre-natal classes run on Thursdays from 11:00am-1:00pm. Our Public Health Nurse leads the discussion and can answer questions about pregnancy, labour, and caring for baby after birth. Our Program Coordinator and Family Support Worker are available for support. **What we provide:** - Educational sessions - One-on-one support - Monthly food vouchers and Good Food Box produce - Prenatal vitamins and Vitamin D drops - Baby food demos - Healthy snacks and lunches - Hospital tours and hospital pre-registration - On site access to a Public Health Nurse, a Dietitian, and a Dental Hygienist For more information or to register, contact Shonna at 250-381-1552 ext.116. Do you have an idea for a group topic? Email your ideas to <Shonna@fernwoodnrg.ca>. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||
| 336277209 | 🏳️🌈 South Island Gender Variant Drop-In | 2019-05-08 | 6:00 pm | 2019-05-08 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday until August 15, 2019 | 2019-08-15 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20190815T065959Z;BYDAY=2WE | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-23 8:10 pm | 2019-11-04 3:46 pm | A drop-in group for trans, gender queer, two-spirit and gender variant individuals on the South Island. A safe place to come together, share and support each other. Presented by AIDS Vancouver Island. Meetings are held twice a month at the Central Branch, alternating between the Community Room and the second floor meeting room. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/south-island-gender-variant-drop-in-5/2019-05-08/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 344775227 | 🌍 Babble Bar Language Exchange | 2019-05-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-05-08 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=2WE | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-04 8:15 am | 2020-01-05 12:21 pm | Join us for our monthly Babble Bar International Language Exchange! 🌍💬 As usual, we're pairing our language exchange with an international Snack Potluck! 🌮🥟🍢 You are encouraged to bring a (preferably healthy) snack from your culture, or a culture you love! Fruit is also a great option if you can't decide. 🍓👍 Babble Bar is an international language exchange group in Victoria, BC, Canada. Members of the group meet on the second Wednesday of each month to practice languages they are learning, brush up on their native language skills, and make friends from around the world. 🌎-🌍-🌏 Instead of (or in addition to) studying grammar from a textbook, come and enjoy real-world conversations with other people either fluent in or learning the same language as you. Any and all languages are welcome! 🙌 This event is 19+, please bring photo ID and a $2 entry fee. Bar includes red & white wine 🍷, beer 🍺, and non-alcoholic drinks as well as free popcorn! 🍿 The language exchange will begin at 7pm and end around 10pm, you can arrive and leave whenever you like. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 345815535 | Drop-In: Soccer | 2019-05-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-05-08 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Thursday until June 27, 2019 | 2019-06-27 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190627T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-05 7:30 pm | 2019-05-05 7:30 pm | No need to pre-register for these programs. A fun recreational opportunity for adults 16+ years. All equipment is provided but feel free to bring your own! $3.50 <https://www.jamesbaycentre.ca/event/spring-drop-in-soccer/2019-05-08/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 345815737 | Drop-In: Anxiety Support with Guided Relaxation | 2019-05-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-05-08 | 8:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Thursday until June 27, 2019 | 2019-06-27 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190627T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-05 7:32 pm | Drop in to a comfortable place and share your story. This group is intended to offer a safe place to talk about anxiety. We follow the 1-2-3 model of engagement, providing the option of feedback. We end the session with a seated guided relaxation. This is not therapy or counselling. This is facilitated to provide an outlet for those feeling isolated in anxiety and to enjoy guided relaxation. Free <https://www.jamesbaycentre.ca/event/spring-anxiety-support-with-guided-relaxation-drop-in/all/> |
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| 338477967 | Spiral Swing | 2019-05-08 | 7:30 pm | 2019-05-08 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-26 10:26 am | 2019-08-07 6:53 pm | Barry Dayman (vocals, woodwind), Diane Taylor (vocals, piano), Don Nathan (vocals, guitar), Larry Frisch (string bass), Jens Bornemann (drums) Jazz, Swing and Latin Doors at 6pm By Donation All Ages <https://www.facebook.com/SpiralCafe/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 345787617 | Drop-In: Zen Meditation | 2019-05-08 | 7:45 pm | 2019-05-08 | 9:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Thursday until August 29, 2019 | 2019-08-29 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190829T065959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-05-05 6:25 pm | 2019-08-07 6:53 pm | Learn and practice the techniques of Zen meditation. The teacher, Wayne Codling, is a lineage holder in the Soto Zen tradition. There is no fee and no need to register. Beginners and experienced meditators are welcome. The approach is gentle, respectful and non-sectarian. By donation. <http://www.victoriawest.ca/classes-item/zen-meditation/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 338473788 | Psych Out w/ CFUV 101.9FM's Audio Osmosis | 2019-05-08 | 9:00 pm | 2019-05-09 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-26 10:17 am | 2019-08-07 6:54 pm | electronic/kraut/kosmishe/indie and beyond. Expect only the best in contemporary psychedelic music as well as fine selections from the past. Smiths Pub has excellent food deals to go along with their fine selection of carefully curated revolving beer taps and gin selection. $14 burger/beer deals ++ $6 craft pints. Also! catch Audio Osmosis every Sunday 5PM to 6PM on CFUV 101.9 FM! FREE 19+ <https://www.facebook.com/events/376064333141270/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 345787204 | Drop-In: Mah Jong | 2019-05-09 | 10:00 am | 2019-05-09 | 12:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Thursday until August 30, 2019 | 2019-08-29 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190830T065959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-05-05 6:21 pm | 2019-05-09 12:45 pm | Mah Jong is a 3,000 year old classic Chinese puzzle game using tiles instead of cards. A great game to sharpen and maintain your thinking skills – it’s also a wonderful way to meet new friends and socialize! $2 <http://www.victoriawest.ca/classes-item/mah-jong-drop-in/> **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 345750643 | Food Garden Volunteering | 2019-05-09 | 1:00 pm | 2019-05-09 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Weekly on Thursday until December 12, 2019 | 2019-12-12 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191212T075959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-05 5:39 pm | 2019-12-07 6:39 pm | Drop in anytime More information: foodgardens@victoriawest.ca |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 349276927 | Victoria Tool Library | 2019-05-09 | 6:00 pm | 2019-05-09 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Tuesday and Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=TU,TH | Read-only | 2019-05-09 4:05 pm | 2019-12-12 9:57 am | The Victoria Tool Library is run by volunteers just like you! We always need people with lots of great tool knowledge and building skills as well as folks with good people skills and outreach knowledge! We may have a special project with your name on it, so let us know if you’d like to volunteer. We can always use more fine folks to be the friendly faces of the tool library, ready at the front desk to help members to check out tools and inspect tools when they’re returned. The front line crew makes the tool library run! You’ll be: - Signing up new members when they come into the library - Demonstrating the safe use of tools (don’t worry if you don’t know every single tool in our collection) - Checking out tools for members; explaining loan policy as needed - Checking in tool returns after inspecting them for damage or cleaning needs. - Collecting late fees and accepting cash donations - Accepting tool donations and prepping tools for cataloging - Helping to keep the library and the collection clean and organized Volunteer with the Victoria Tool Library: <https://victoriatoollibrary.org/how-to-contribute/> |
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| 345758076 | Flow Yoga Karma Class | 2019-05-09 | 7:00 pm | 2019-05-09 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | 2019-05-05 5:55 pm | Brought to you by the Fernwood Yoga Den, flow through creative sequences of postures to tone your muscles and stretch your deeper tissues. A strong focus on breath and alignment will allow students of all levels to deepen their yoga practice. A Karma class is taught by a volunteer teacher with all the proceeds going towards a charitable cause. The proceeds from this Karma class will go towards our Youth and Family Programs at the Fernwood Community Centre. $5/class. Mats available for $2 rental <https://fernwoodnrg.ca/fernwood-nrg-programs/recreation/adults/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 345783756 | Drop-In: Basketball | 2019-05-09 | 7:45 pm | 2019-05-09 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Friday until August 30, 2019 | 2019-08-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190830T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-05 6:18 pm | For adults. Drop in for a friendly game of basketball. $3 <http://www.victoriawest.ca/classes-item/drop-in-basketball/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 349836601 | Live Music Thursday at Canoe Prewpub: OK Charlie | 2019-05-09 | 9:30 pm | 2019-05-09 | 11:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-05-10 8:12 am | 2019-10-22 6:15 pm | **9:30pm to late, no cover. 19+** OK Charlie brings the absolute best of both the modern and retro. Playing songs that fill dance floors, excite crowds, and leave people in the highest of spirits. <http://events.canoebrewpub.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 349002265 | Growing Schools: Reynolds Secondary | 2019-05-10 | 9:15 am | 2019-05-10 | 3:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Weekly on Friday until June 22, 2019 | 2019-06-21 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190622T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-09 9:03 am | 2019-05-09 9:12 am | The [Growing Schools Program](http://lifecyclesproject.ca/our-projects/growing-schools/) is kicking into gear this spring season and is seeking help with our elementary and secondary school garden programs! If you enjoy working outdoors with young people, gardening up a storm, exploring more about food security and production, as well as other environmental education topics, then this program is for you! Growing Schools is working closely with teachers and students across the CRD to support school gardening fun this year. Join us as we facilitate hands-on workshops, farm and garden work parties, and other amazing projects. For more information, please contact <shereen@lifecyclesproject.ca> ======== There are two programs that take place on Fridays at Reynolds Secondary. You can volunteer to support gardening and educational activities with Food Studies classes, the Garden Club, or both! The schedule for programs will be: Food Studies Classes: 9:30am - 12:30pm / Garden Club: 12:30 - 3:30pm. We can be somewhat flexible with your arrival / departure time with this program so let us know if you have specific scheduling needs. Volunteer with LifeCycles: <http://lifecyclesproject.ca/volunteer/> |
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| 340088969 | 🎤 Planet Earth Poetry Open Mic & Reading | 2019-05-10 | 7:00 pm | 2019-05-10 | 8:45 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Saturday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Community Member | 2019-04-28 6:11 pm | 2020-01-09 3:49 pm | **The Planet Earth Poetry reading series is a launching pad for the energies of writers and poets established and not. It is a place where words are most important. A venue in which all manner of poets and writers are welcome; a place for excellence, innovation, collaboration, diverse projects and experiments. The evening begins at 7:30 with an open mic, followed by a featured reader(s). Planet Earth Poetry is located at Hillside Coffee and Tea, 1633 Hillside Ave (across from Bolen Books). Between 7 and 7:15, put your name in the hat to read at open mic. Planet Earth Poetry acknowledges with respect that we read and write on the traditional territories of the WSÁNEĆ (Saanich), Lkwungen (Songhees), Wyomilth (Esquimalt) peoples of the Coast Salish Nation.** **<http://planetearthpoetry.com/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 338029023 | 🏳️🌈 Trans* Parents Discussion Group | 2019-05-11 | 9:00 am | 2019-05-11 | 11:00 am | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Monthly on the 2nd Saturday until December 14, 2019 | 2019-12-13 | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=2SA;UNTIL=20191214T075959Z | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-25 10:14 pm | 2019-12-07 8:35 am | Welcoming all gender variant, two-spirit, transgender etc. parents to sit together and discuss parenting. People that are parenting now, plan to become parents, have been parents, and partners are welcome. If you think this may be a group for you come check it out. Topics: How being trans impacts your parenting style Gendering your children… Navigating schools, how “out” to be, what to say??? Holidays, traditions and extended family Talking to your children about sex and sexuality …..Whatever is on your mind that day….. Second Saturday of the month from 9am -11am[](https://downtownvictoria.ca/event/trans-parents-discussion-group/2019-05-11/) | Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 349278363 | Victoria Tool Library | 2019-05-11 | 10:00 am | 2019-05-11 | 12:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Saturday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-09 4:07 pm | 2019-07-13 5:03 pm | The Victoria Tool Library is run by volunteers just like you! We always need people with lots of great tool knowledge and building skills as well as folks with good people skills and outreach knowledge! We may have a special project with your name on it, so let us know if you’d like to volunteer. We can always use more fine folks to be the friendly faces of the tool library, ready at the front desk to help members to check out tools and inspect tools when they’re returned. The front line crew makes the tool library run! You’ll be: - Signing up new members when they come into the library - Demonstrating the safe use of tools (don’t worry if you don’t know every single tool in our collection) - Checking out tools for members; explaining loan policy as needed - Checking in tool returns after inspecting them for damage or cleaning needs. - Collecting late fees and accepting cash donations - Accepting tool donations and prepping tools for cataloging - Helping to keep the library and the collection clean and organized Volunteer with the Victoria Tool Library: <https://victoriatoollibrary.org/how-to-contribute/> |
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| 341483579 | Drop-in: Ping Pong | 2019-05-11 | 11:30 am | 2019-05-11 | 1:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Saturday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-30 8:09 am | 2019-11-14 9:40 am | Also known as Table Tennis, Ping Pong is back by popular demand. This activity will surely help to keep your hand eye coordination strong while reaching your daily fitness goals. We have the equipment but please feel free to bring your favourite paddle. Saturday 11:30 am – 1pm Members: $2 | General Public: $4[](http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/) <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/ping-pong-drop-in-2/all/> **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 343611747 | Salsa Saturday | 2019-05-11 | 8:15 pm | 2019-05-11 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly on the 2nd Saturday until December 16, 2019 | 2019-12-16 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191216T075959Z;BYDAY=2SA | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-02 8:34 pm | 2019-07-13 5:04 pm | Join us for the grand opening at the new home of Caliente Salsa Saturdays- now the 2nd Saturday of every month!!! We are excited to bring you dancing the 2nd Saturday of every month at an all ages, waterfront venue right in the heart of downtown, with a full nightclub sound & lighting system and a wooden dance floor!!!!! 8:15 pm Doors open Salsa Caliente’s team will be there to greet you. 8:30pm Salsa lesson Taught by certified instructor and World Salsa Open Judge, Christina Morrison. No experience or partner is necessary as we rotate partners throughout the lesson so you will already know a LOT of people by the time the dancing begins. To find out more about your instructor see http://calientedance.com/about-us/ 9:30- midnight Dancing to Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha and more to the music of the DJ Christina. Christina hosts the weekly Salsa Del Barrio Radio and has DJ’d at the Puerto Rico, Washington DC, Portland, and Vancouver Salsa Congresses, as well as on the All- Star Salsa Cruise and at the Women of Salsa Festival. All ages welcome. CASH ONLY. $12.00 per person or $10 with student ID. Tickets available at the door. ASK HOW TO GET OUR VIP DISCOUNT AND ABOUT BOOKING OUR VIP TABLE FOR YOUR PARTY! There will be a small non-alcoholic concession available as a fundraiser for the teams. <https://www.facebook.com/events/442657626305977/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 349837221 | Live Music Saturday at Canoe Brewpub: The New Souls | 2019-05-11 | 9:30 pm | 2019-05-11 | 11:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday until December 14, 2019 | 2019-12-14 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191214T075959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-10 8:14 am | 2019-12-09 3:35 pm | **9:30pm to late, no cover. 19+** This week The New Souls are back at it, throwing down that dancefloor heat with songs from MJ, JT, the Bee Gees, Stevie Wonder, Rick James, and a whole lot more. This is liquid hot magma, people! <http://events.canoebrewpub.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 338028996 | Sundaypsych with CFUV 101.9FM's Audio Osmosis | 2019-05-12 | 8:00 pm | 2019-05-12 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly on the 2nd Sunday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=2SU | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-25 10:14 pm | 2019-04-28 11:51 am | CFUV 101.9 FM DJ Audio Osmosis hosts #sundaypsych almost every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Expect the best in contemporary music psych and beyond. A fine mix of electronic, rock, kraut and everything in between. This isn’t your Dad’s psychedelia and hippies need not apply. This is today’s psych breaking down the barriers of what psychedelia was, can be and is in these times. 8PM til midnight FREE! [](https://downtownvictoria.ca/event/sundaypsych-with-cfuv-101-9fms-audio-osmosis-2/2019-05-12/)<https://www.facebook.com/events/2262356107365208/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 341476055 | Drop-In: Line Dance | 2019-05-13 | 10:45 am | 2019-05-13 | 12:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Monday until July 30, 2019 | 2019-07-29 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190730T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-30 7:55 am | 2019-05-09 9:23 am | Our place is filled with people who like to dance for fun, fitness, and personal enjoyment. We welcome you to join us at any time and we guarantee that our friendly atmosphere is the fastest way to learn to dance in this town. No need for a partner! ~ All levels welcomed. We Dance 11 months of the year: September – July. $2 (Members) - $4 (Non-Members) <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/line-dance-drop-in/all/> **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 353359664 | Celluloid Slime: Mystery Movie Night | 2019-05-13 | 8:00 pm | 2019-05-13 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Monthly on the 2nd Monday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=2MO | Read-only | 2019-05-14 4:51 pm | 📼 TAPE HEADS Victoria MYSTERY MOVIE NIGHT brings you the worst of the best in trash cinema. CELLULOID SLIME is a bi-weekly movie night where the picks are a mystery, but the entertainment level is high. Ranging from cult classics to VHS oddities to campy nightmares, and everything in between. Join the TAPE HEADS community and take a trip into the strange and bizarre. No cover charge necessary, come have a beer and yell at the screen with your pals. 📼 2ND & LAST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH 📼 VHS TRADE TABLE - BRING A TAPE > TAKE A TAPE 📼 RARE MOVIES & CULT FILM SHIRTS FOR SALE 📼 8PM THE NIGHT KICKS OFF WITH WEIRD MOVIE TRAILERS 📼 LOGANS TAVERN OF THE DAMNED (1821 Cook Street) 📼 FREE / 19+ No Minors <http://www.loganspub.com/> |
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| 349057822 | Growing Schools: Vic High Farm & Food Studies Classes | 2019-05-14 | 8:00 am | 2019-05-14 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Weekly on Tuesday until June 26, 2019 | 2019-06-25 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190626T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-09 10:11 am | 2019-05-09 10:13 am | The [Growing Schools Program](http://lifecyclesproject.ca/our-projects/growing-schools/) is kicking into gear this spring season and is seeking help with our elementary and secondary school garden programs! If you enjoy working outdoors with young people, gardening up a storm, exploring more about food security and production, as well as other environmental education topics, then this program is for you! Growing Schools is working closely with teachers and students across the CRD to support school gardening fun this year. Join us as we facilitate hands-on workshops, farm and garden work parties, and other amazing projects. For more information, please contact <shereen@lifecyclesproject.ca> ======== Mason Street Farm manages this innovative project and operates a 8500 square foot farm at Vic High. This farm is delivering "education through cultivation" by engaging students in growing, processing, and marketing the food that is produced on site. This cutting edge social enterprise is working with School District 61 to pilot a schoolyard farming model that links urban food production, education, and youth mentorship. Growing Schools will be working with Mason Street Farm to support weekly educational programming with two Food Studies classes at this site. Volunteer with LifeCycles: <http://lifecyclesproject.ca/volunteer/> |
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| 353102621 | Green Drinks Victoria | 2019-05-14 | 5:00 pm | 2019-05-14 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=2TU | Read-only | 2019-05-14 9:54 am | Simple and unstructured, Green Drinks is a chance to meet monthly to chat, debate, connect and socialize over drinks with others passionate about the environment and sustainability. Many people have made friends, found employment, done deals, developed ideas, and experienced serendipity at these events. Green Drinks attracts a lively mixture of professionals from every sector and is active in 614 cities around the world. Victoria’s Green Drinks has already created the largest informal network of green professionals on Vancouver Island. Since September 2006, thousands of people have either formed, friendships, found jobs, offered mutual support or built business and political opportunity. This informal network has created positive economic, social and environmental outcomes which benefit everyone involved. That is why Green Drinks exists in Victoria. Green Drinks International maintains a web site at this Link The site has links to every Canadian city hosting Green Drinks, including Victoria, BC. In Victoria Green Drinks occur on the second Tuesday of every month at an agreed venue. Currently that is at The Drake, an eatery at the foot of Pandora and Store street. Green Drinks has rules, but there are precious few: \* no membership fees or formal structure. \* events are simple and unstructured. \* No agenda, or other formality. \* An inclusive assembly where respect for others is not just encouraged, its expected. \* The Fixed Rule is the monthly event date. The 2nd Tuesday of the month. \* A donation is appreciated to cover our costs and allow us to continue to support the community ( It’s a no host bar). \* The only participant requirements are to meet new people, enjoy good conversation, learn a lot and have fun in the process. \* Participants fuel the continuous healthy growth of Green Drinks by inviting friends and other like-minded people.( Rarely do all the same people come each month.) The strength of Green Drinks lies in the diversity of the people it attracts. The following have attended previous events: Company Presidents, CEOs, authors, film-makers, lawyers, developers, contractors,architects, mediators, teachers/coaches/guides/mentors, Many Phds and Masters students recent graduates, students, musicians, songwriters, social activists, energy efficiency experts, environmentalists, consultants, numerous civil servants, 3 ethical stockbrokers, various engineers, Executive Directors, professional fundraisers, marine and wildlife biologists, an environmental technologist, a systems person, angel investors, foresters, researchers, bankers, landscapers, composters, sustainable energy experts, railway enthusiasts, journalists, media folk, public relations people and artisans of all stripes. \[b\] All participants have one thing in common: a passion for the environment, sustainability and social responsibility. To subscribe to the Green Drinks Victoria list send a message to sympa@lists.onenw.org with subscribe greendrinksvictoriabc in the subject line. and become a part of the largest network of environmental “change agents” on Vancouver Island. <https://www.conversationworks.ca/green-drinks-victoria/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 353342152 | 🧩🍺 The Puzzled Pint | 2019-05-14 | 7:00 pm | 2019-05-14 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=2TU | Read-only | Community Member | 2019-05-14 4:14 pm | 2020-02-08 9:28 am | **Puzzled Pint** is a casual, social puzzle solving event which happens at bars/pubs on the **second Tuesday of every month** in multiple cities around the world. The Friday before each event, we post a **location puzzle** to this web site. The solution to that puzzle will lead you to a local pub/bar/restaurant in [your city](https://www.facebook.com/puzzledpintvictoria/?eid=ARDHeGCo0NTroTI8OAuUpEFtLDS7CWyvE3lL1_tslQjBpjAOSXGsgxwmaGDBedHxDPEEY7PfWykRskce). Hints will be available here on the site, and you can also [e-mail us](mailto:gamecontrol@puzzledpint.com) with questions. On the night of the event, show up at the specified pub in your city (some cities may offer a choice; details including **event start time** will be posted on the locations page). We'll have more puzzles for you to solve while you enjoy drinks and food. Most teams take between 30 minutes and 2 hours to solve a typical puzzle set. "Game Control" will be on hand to give hints and verify answers. [Standings](http://www.puzzledpint.com/standings) will be posted every month, but the goal of Puzzled Pint is for everyone to **have fun!** We welcome your thoughts on how to improve future events. Use the [feedback](http://puzzledpint.uservoice.com/forums/80327?lang=en&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.puzzledpint.com%2Fabout%2F) link on [this web site](http://www.puzzledpint.com/), or find us on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Puzzled-Pint/108270365892557) or [Twitter](http://twitter.com/puzzledpint). |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 353355660 | 🎤 Black Sheep Comedy Open Mic at Logan's | 2019-05-14 | 8:00 pm | 2019-05-14 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Community Member | 2019-05-14 4:40 pm | 2020-02-04 10:38 am | Weekly comedy open mic. Come down for a pint and a laugh. Sign up at 7:30 Show at 8 19+ <http://www.loganspub.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 353357246 | 🎤 Tuesday Karaoke at Logan's | 2019-05-14 | 9:00 pm | 2019-05-15 | 1:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Community Member | 2019-05-14 4:44 pm | 2020-02-04 10:38 am | It's Karaoke! It's a non-stop get on stage sing your guts out extravaganza! We start singing at 9pm and we don't stop until 1am! If you love singing or even just like it Tuesday Karaoke at Logan's is the place to be! Sing the songs you love with the friends you love in the bar you love! See you at Logan's! <http://www.loganspub.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 353849696 | Community Connections Drop-In: Settlement and Integration for Newcomers – Nellie McClung Branch | 2019-05-15 | 1:00 pm | 2019-05-15 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Wednesday until June 27, 2019 | 2019-06-26 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190627T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-15 8:06 am | 2019-05-15 8:07 am | Join Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society staff to learn about the BC Settlement and Integration Services Program aimed to support the social and economic integration of newcomers in BC, including housing, employment, social services and English language training. Presented in partnership with the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society. Drop-in. Funded by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 352967790 | Family Resource Program | 2019-05-16 | 9:30 am | 2019-05-16 | 11:30 am | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Thursday and Friday until June 28, 2019 | 2019-06-27 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190628T065959Z;BYDAY=TH,FR | Read-only | 2019-05-14 6:45 am | 2019-05-14 6:45 am | A drop-in parent and child interactive group for parents with children up to 5 years of age where parents and children have fun, bond and interact through crafts, circle time, and play. This program also provides opportunities for parents to learn from staff and others through role modeling and in-the-moment learning around positive parenting, child safety and development, as well as participate in physical activity, all while promoting secure parent-child relationships. **When:** Thursday and Friday 9:30am-11:30am (closed for August) **Where:** Fernwood Community Centre Gymnasium, 1240 Gladstone Avenue. Please enter through the gymnasium doors at the back of the building. For those doing child care, our policy is that you may bring your child and one other child to our program. Please understand that when there are significantly more children than adults it changes the dynamics of the program. We have chosen this policy to help keep the focus of the program on family support. <https://fernwoodnrg.ca/fernwood-nrg-programs/family-programs/parent-tot/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 336001302 | Esquimalt Outdoor Farmers Market | 2019-05-16 | 4:30 pm | 2019-05-16 | 7:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday until September 20, 2019 | 2019-09-20 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190920T065959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-23 10:53 am | 2019-08-07 6:54 pm | The Esquimalt Farmers Market was born as an idea in 2014 and launched our first season in May 2015. Our market is here to serve the community of Esquimalt and surrounding areas, and is dedicated to promoting healthy and local living, building relationships and encouraging environmental and economic sustainability in Esquimalt. | Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 414498587 | Parliament Buildings Free Guided Tours | 2019-05-18 | 9:00 am | 2019-05-18 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 3, 2019 | 2019-09-03 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190903T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,TU,WE,TH,FR,SA | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-30 12:21 pm | 2019-08-07 6:51 pm | Free guided tours are available throughout the year. Come and discover the history of the province, the architectural splendor of our cherished Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's parliamentary process. ## **Summer (May 18, 2019 - September 2, 2019)** **On weekdays**: visitors are welcome to join a free public tour (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) or to explore the building on their own self-guided tour (8:30 am to 4:30 pm). **On weekends and holidays**: visitors must join a free public tour or reserve a group tour in order to enter the Parliament Buildings (9:00 am to 5:00 pm). Please contact the **Parliamentary Tour Program** at 250-387-3046 or [tours@leg.bc.ca](mailto:Tours@leg.bc.ca) closer to the date of your visit for up-to-date schedule information. **Security Screening** Visitors to the Parliament Buildings should allow for sufficient time to go through security screening, as line ups may occur. Therefore, we ask that visitors arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled tour time. **Tour Length** Tours last approximately 30 – 45 minutes. **Cost** All tours are free of charge. **Group Bookings** Groups of 15 or more must book a tour in advance. [Group tours](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Group-Tours.aspx) can be requested online. Languages Tours are offered in English throughout the year. Tours are also available in French and Mandarin throughout the year with an advanced booking. Other languages may be possible depending on the availability of staff. Please contact the Tour Program for more information at <tours@leg.bc.ca>. **Self-Guided Tour Books** Self-guided tour booklets are available in a variety of languages at the Parliamentary Tour desk or [online](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Self-Guided-Tours.aspx). Visitor InformationThe Legislative Assembly is a working building. Please ask the members of your group to talk quietly while inside the Parliament Buildings. Food and drinks are not permitted inside of the Legislative Assembly. However, there is a [Parliamentary Dining Room](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Parliamentary-Dining-Room.aspx) where visitors can enjoy a meal.ParkingThere is no public parking available on the property. Street parking and pay parking lots are located nearby. For more information, please visit our [Visitor Parking](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Car-Bus-and-Bike-Parking.aspx) page. **Special Access Requirements** The Parliament Buildings are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs, those with limited mobility and young children in strollers. Please follow the ramp on the west side of the Main Entrance steps and ring the buzzer for assistance. **Parliamentary Gift Shop** The [Parliamentary Gift Shop](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Parliamentary-Gift-Shop.aspx) is located on the first floor of the Parliament Buildings in the hallway directly adjacent to the exit. There are a variety of souvenir and protocol gifts available that are custom made for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Most items are designed and fabricated in British Columbia or Canada. The Gift Shop is open during regular business hours most of the year and 7 days a week from May 18 - September 2, 2019. ***Please Note:*** Our tour times, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice and tours may be cancelled at any time by the Parliamentary Tour Program due to Legislative Assembly events or operational requirements. <https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Public-Tours.aspx> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Free (Registration Required) | |
| 353385903 | Saturdays @ Lucky Bar - DJ Low & Alex Davies | 2019-05-18 | 11:00 pm | 2019-05-19 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday until September 30, 2019 | 2019-09-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190930T065959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-05-14 5:41 pm | 2019-08-07 6:57 pm | Good Music / Good Vibes / Good People $7 <https://luckybar.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 353391848 | 🎤 Hootenanny Open Mic | 2019-05-19 | 4:00 pm | 2019-05-19 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-14 5:55 pm | 2019-08-01 6:12 pm | Carolyn Mark hosts The Hootenanny at Logan's Tavern of the Damned 4:20pm-8-ish. Sign up on the door and get your name up in chalk. 3 songs. 19+ No cover <http://www.loganspub.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 353393138 | Fan Klub | 2019-05-19 | 8:00 pm | 2019-05-19 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Monday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | 2019-05-14 5:57 pm | FAN KLUB is a music and social club. We meet Sunday nights from 8PM on at Logan's Pub... loud, weird music...crappy movies...strange people? 19+ No cover <http://www.loganspub.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 339126668 | 🛐 Candlelight Compline | 2019-05-19 | 8:00 pm | 2019-05-19 | 9:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Monthly on the 3rd Sunday until December 16, 2019 | 2019-12-16 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191216T040000Z;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=3SU | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-27 8:40 am | 2019-08-06 2:42 pm | This is a traditional monastic service that completes (compline) the day's cycle of prayer. Compline offers a time of meditative quiet and monastic chant in candlelight. Followed by "Theology on Tap" at a local Pub. Sponsored by UVic Multifaith Services, The Anglican Dioese and Saint Baranbas Church. [http://events.uvic.ca/interfaith/view/event/event\_id/39315](http://events.uvic.ca/interfaith/view/event/event_id/39315) |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 352975043 | She-J Sundays at The Mint with NessT & Sliceoginger | 2019-05-19 | 10:00 pm | 2019-05-20 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Monday until June 24, 2019 | 2019-06-24 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190624T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-14 6:55 am | 2019-12-01 4:24 pm | Industry Sundays at The Mint featuring female DJs, every week! DJs Ness T and Sliceoginger rotating on decks each Sunday from 10pm to 2am, and with guest female DJs to come, playing trap, bass music, lo fi, hip hop, and d&b! Kitchen is open till 2am serving you delicious Nepalese dishes, with our new Late Night Happy Hour specials on until 11pm. Come down to support the female DJs of Vic! Free entry! Ness T [https://soundcloud.com/nesst](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fnesst%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3caCl4-U2XsYkNHrzUF649cj-owUhkV_C0YpVLWzAnyVgCeLB6Fd89xAE&h=AT3nEXkB8fCOwtQkqPg2MVlFc_j0EiMHsmnrU92rGCVSFcp5tssYTo-jF90Zm-dTiBUdKDme1wqi5GMfg-uFKNr-388OOB7eo9bI5P_bSbuaYGO2bToJiXQd0KGPy5oq) Sliceoginger [https://soundcloud.com/ginga-slice](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fginga-slice%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2AOr7mySTNZ5Y6jZetY3uD86Uh0fGj7LyBfYfbk7Fd5xSKIuYmzuLcwBs&h=AT003B76BXrH6fPrpUBvXrcS41a2Uhtzj73ot9OrxTdTdyijZQi09rUB6NqYpwtXe_6P_AA47zr9pYoJMOgwUGGJ0Rq2kPEHIjPOWmcTF2NG9nEOLWo143skqqpiY9Tp) <https://themintvictoria.com/downstairs/live/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 414498646 | Parliament Buildings Free Self-Guided Tours | 2019-05-20 | 8:30 am | 2019-05-20 | 4:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until September 3, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=MO,TU,WE,TH,FR;UNTIL=20190903T065959Z | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-30 12:21 pm | 2019-08-07 6:51 pm | Free guided tours are available throughout the year. Come and discover the history of the province, the architectural splendor of our cherished Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's parliamentary process. ## **Summer (May 18, 2019 - September 2, 2019)** **On weekdays**: visitors are welcome to join a free public tour (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) or to explore the building on their own self-guided tour (8:30 am to 4:30 pm). **On weekends and holidays**: visitors must join a free public tour or reserve a group tour in order to enter the Parliament Buildings (9:00 am to 5:00 pm). Please contact the **Parliamentary Tour Program** at 250-387-3046 or [tours@leg.bc.ca](mailto:Tours@leg.bc.ca) closer to the date of your visit for up-to-date schedule information. **Security Screening** Visitors to the Parliament Buildings should allow for sufficient time to go through security screening, as line ups may occur. Therefore, we ask that visitors arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled tour time. **Tour Length** Tours last approximately 30 – 45 minutes. **Cost** All tours are free of charge. **Group Bookings** Groups of 15 or more must book a tour in advance. [Group tours](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Group-Tours.aspx) can be requested online. Languages Tours are offered in English throughout the year. Tours are also available in French and Mandarin throughout the year with an advanced booking. Other languages may be possible depending on the availability of staff. Please contact the Tour Program for more information at <tours@leg.bc.ca>. **Self-Guided Tour Books** Self-guided tour booklets are available in a variety of languages at the Parliamentary Tour desk or [online](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Self-Guided-Tours.aspx). Visitor InformationThe Legislative Assembly is a working building. Please ask the members of your group to talk quietly while inside the Parliament Buildings. Food and drinks are not permitted inside of the Legislative Assembly. However, there is a [Parliamentary Dining Room](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Parliamentary-Dining-Room.aspx) where visitors can enjoy a meal.ParkingThere is no public parking available on the property. Street parking and pay parking lots are located nearby. For more information, please visit our [Visitor Parking](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Car-Bus-and-Bike-Parking.aspx) page. **Special Access Requirements** The Parliament Buildings are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs, those with limited mobility and young children in strollers. Please follow the ramp on the west side of the Main Entrance steps and ring the buzzer for assistance. **Parliamentary Gift Shop** The [Parliamentary Gift Shop](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Parliamentary-Gift-Shop.aspx) is located on the first floor of the Parliament Buildings in the hallway directly adjacent to the exit. There are a variety of souvenir and protocol gifts available that are custom made for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Most items are designed and fabricated in British Columbia or Canada. The Gift Shop is open during regular business hours most of the year and 7 days a week from May 18 - September 2, 2019. ***Please Note:*** Our tour times, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice and tours may be cancelled at any time by the Parliamentary Tour Program due to Legislative Assembly events or operational requirements. <https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Public-Tours.aspx> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Free (Registration Required) | |
| 343522854 | By Donation Monday at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2019-05-20 | 9:00 am | 2019-05-20 | 5:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Monthly on the 3rd Monday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=3MO | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-02 5:58 pm | 2019-05-20 10:13 am | On the third Monday of every month, admission to the Gardens at HCP is by donation – a great opportunity to check out our beautiful gardens <https://hcp.ca/event/by-donation-monday-2/all/> Volunteer with the HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 358169736 | Drop-In: Art Club | 2019-05-21 | 6:30 pm | 2019-05-21 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-21 9:25 pm | 2019-12-31 6:07 am | Drop-in studio space will be available in the gallery for collaborations and freestyles! Everyone welcome. Materials supplied by donation or bring your own. Check here for cancellations: <https://www.instagram.com/ministryofcasualliving/> <https://ministryofcasualliving.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 356368425 | Drop-In: Wednesday Knitting Circle | 2019-05-22 | 1:00 pm | 2019-05-22 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Wednesday until June 27, 2019 | 2019-06-26 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190627T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-19 8:28 am | 2019-05-19 8:29 am | Love to knit and chat? Whether you’re experienced or new to knitting, join us for a casual knitting circle. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/wednesday-knitting-circle/all/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 358093547 | Karaoke Wednesdays at Copper Owl | 2019-05-22 | 9:00 pm | 2019-05-23 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday until January 30, 2020 | 2020-01-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200130T075959Z | Read-only | Community Member | 2019-05-21 6:34 pm | 2020-01-08 7:02 pm | Karaoke Wednesdays at Copper Owl! Wednesdays at 9pm! Thousands of songs to choose from including indie rock, pop hits, classic rock, oldies, b-sides and more!! \*\* $5.25 Phillips craft beer on tap \*\* $5.25 glasses of wine \*\* $4.75 shots of tequila 19+ only, no cover! <https://www.facebook.com/events/519932951844922/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 358094631 | Music Bingo Thursday with Driftwood Brewery | 2019-05-23 | 7:00 pm | 2019-05-23 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday until August 2, 2019 | 2019-08-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190802T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-21 6:37 pm | **Play Music Bingo every Thursday @ Bart's Pub with Driftwood Brewery[](https://www.facebook.com/driftwoodbeer/) from 7 to 10:PM. Drink great local craft beer and win prizes every week! Eligible winners from every round entered in the \*Grand Prize Draw for a Traeger 'Tailgater' pellet smoker/ grill. (Available at Wicker Land Patio) \*GRAND PRIZE Draw Date: 10:pm on Thursday, August 1st, 2019. Must be present at Bartholomew's Pub at Draw time to claim Prize. 19+ Only - No Purchase Necessary. Always Drink Responsibly.** **<http://www.bartholomewspub.com/calendar/events-calendar/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 359645971 | Drop-In: Floor Hockey (9–17 yrs) | 2019-05-24 | 4:30 pm | 2019-05-24 | 6:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Friday until June 19, 2019 | 2019-06-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190619T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-23 6:28 pm | 2019-05-23 6:28 pm | Come out and practice your hockey skills off the ice. Equipment provided, just bring a pair of non-marking shoes and some energy! No games on STAT holidays or Pro-D days. Parents welcome to participate. <http://oaklandscommunitycentre.com/recreation/youth> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 359643475 | Community Dinner & Games Night | 2019-05-26 | 5:30 pm | 2019-05-26 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Monthly on the last Sunday until September 29, 2019 | 2019-09-29 | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=-1SU;UNTIL=20190929T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-23 6:20 pm | 2019-08-03 9:15 am | Come join us for a community centred evening the last Sunday of the month except July, August, and December. Meet your neighbours, share a meal, and have a laugh while playing cards and board games. All ages welcome. <http://oaklandscommunitycentre.com/special-events> Volunteer information: <https://oaklands.life/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 338454227 | Sundaypsych with CFUV 101.9FM's Audio Osmosis | 2019-05-26 | 8:00 pm | 2019-05-26 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly on the 4th Sunday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=4SU | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-26 9:49 am | 2019-04-28 12:32 pm | CFUV 101.9 FM DJ Audio Osmosis hosts #sundaypsych almost every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Expect the best in contemporary music psych and beyond. A fine mix of electronic, rock, kraut and everything in between. This isn’t your Dad’s psychedelia and hippies need not apply. This is today’s psych breaking down the barriers of what psychedelia was, can be and is in these times. 8PM til midnight FREE! [](https://downtownvictoria.ca/event/sundaypsych-with-cfuv-101-9fms-audio-osmosis-2/2019-05-12/)<https://www.facebook.com/events/2262356107365208/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 353350477 | Improv Cabaret | 2019-05-26 | 8:00 pm | 2019-05-26 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly on the last Sunday until July 29, 2019 | 2019-07-29 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20190729T065959Z;BYDAY=-1SU | Read-only | 2019-05-14 4:33 pm | Paper Street Theatre presents an eclectic evening of improvised theatre. Featuring a first half with students from our Master's Program and a second half feature set from the Faculty of Paper Street Theatre Improv Classes. $10 at the door |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 353360419 | Celluloid Slime: Mystery Movie Night | 2019-05-27 | 8:00 pm | 2019-05-27 | 11:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Monthly on the last Monday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=-1MO | Read-only | 2019-05-14 4:53 pm | 📼 TAPE HEADS Victoria MYSTERY MOVIE NIGHT brings you the worst of the best in trash cinema. CELLULOID SLIME is a bi-weekly movie night where the picks are a mystery, but the entertainment level is high. Ranging from cult classics to VHS oddities to campy nightmares, and everything in between. Join the TAPE HEADS community and take a trip into the strange and bizarre. No cover charge necessary, come have a beer and yell at the screen with your pals. 📼 2ND & LAST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH 📼 VHS TRADE TABLE - BRING A TAPE > TAKE A TAPE 📼 RARE MOVIES & CULT FILM SHIRTS FOR SALE 📼 8PM THE NIGHT KICKS OFF WITH WEIRD MOVIE TRAILERS 📼 LOGANS TAVERN OF THE DAMNED (1821 Cook Street) 📼 FREE / 19+ No Minors <http://www.loganspub.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 359647616 | 🚼 Drop-In: Baby & Me Walking Group | 2019-05-28 | 9:15 am | 2019-05-28 | 11:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Tuesday until August 28, 2019 | 2019-08-27 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190828T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-23 6:33 pm | 2019-08-06 2:40 pm | Join our baby and caregiver walking group every Tuesday morning for a walk around the neighbourhood. This is a great way to meet other caregivers in your community while getting some exercise. Meet at the Oaklands Community Centre between 9-9:15 am, the walk begins at 9:20 am. Expect a 30-40 minute walk and stay after for coffee, tea, and conversation at the centre <http://oaklandscommunitycentre.com/recreation/adults> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 359645878 | Drop-In: Basketball (9–17 yrs) | 2019-05-28 | 4:30 pm | 2019-05-28 | 6:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Tuesday until June 19, 2019 | 2019-06-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190619T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-23 6:26 pm | Come to Oaklands Elementary School gym and practice your basketball skills. Equipment is provided; just bring a pair of non-marking shoes and some energy! No games on STAT holidays or Pro-D days. Parents welcome to participate and food donations welcome. <http://oaklandscommunitycentre.com/recreation/youth> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 359650569 | Drop-In: Public Computer Access | 2019-05-29 | 9:30 am | 2019-05-29 | 11:00 am | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Wednesday until June 20, 2019 | 2019-06-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190620T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-23 6:40 pm | Drop-in Wednesday mornings to access our community use computer. You are welcome to access the internet, check email, and manage word processing functions free of charge. Printing and scanning services available for a nominal fee. <http://oaklandscommunitycentre.com/recreation/adults> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 336277233 | 🏳️🌈 South Island Gender Variant Drop-In | 2019-05-30 | 6:00 pm | 2019-05-30 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Monthly on the last Thursday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=-1TH | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-23 8:10 pm | 2019-07-13 5:06 pm | A drop-in group for trans, gender queer, two-spirit and gender variant individuals on the South Island. A safe place to come together, share and support each other. Presented by AIDS Vancouver Island. Meetings are held twice a month at the Central Branch, alternating between the Community Room and the second floor meeting room. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/south-island-gender-variant-drop-in-3/2019-05-30/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 345438821 | Government House Public Tour | 2019-06-01 | 9:30 am | 2019-06-01 | 11:00 am | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Monthly on the 1st Saturday until September 8, 2019 | 2019-09-07 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20190908T065959Z;BYDAY=1SA | Read-only | 2019-05-05 7:43 am | 2019-06-06 9:25 am | Government House opens to the public for guided tours: learn more about the role of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, the history of Government House and get a closer look at the ceremonial home of all British Columbians. Tours start at 9:30 am and 11:00 am and are one hour in length. Tours are free! Space is limited; admittance is on a first come, first serve basis. Government House is wheelchair accessible with parking onsite. <https://ltgov.bc.ca/tours/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 364512702 | Board Games in the Square | 2019-06-02 | 1:00 pm | 2019-06-02 | 5:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Sunday until July 1, 2019 | 2019-07-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190701T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-30 4:42 pm | SUNDAYS Centennial Square Enjoy Giant Chess and Scrabble. [www.victoria.ca/cityvibe](https://www.victoria.ca/cityvibe) FREE |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 391546642 | Sunday Sessions: Live On the Patio | 2019-06-02 | 2:00 pm | 2019-06-02 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday until July 29, 2019 | 2019-07-29 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190729T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 11:23 am | Now that Summer is here it's time to take full advantage of our patio! Join us every week from 2-6PM for our annual 'Sunday Sessions: Live on the Patio' featuring a talented selection of local and aspiring artists. We will be hosting a new artist on the patio every week suited for your diverse musical interests and cravings. Click the link below for a full list of who's playing when: <http://events.canoebrewpub.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 364563228 | BDHQ Bootcamp | 2019-06-03 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-03 | 12:45 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Monday until September 17, 2019 | 2019-09-16 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190917T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:39 pm | Get sweaty with BDHQ as they lead a 45-minute lunchtime workout to blast out the Monday blues! All ages and abilities welcome. | Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 370281887 | Om Work Monthly Yoga | 2019-06-03 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-03 | 8:15 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Tuesday until March 3, 2020 | 2020-03-03 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200303T075959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-06 10:28 pm | Om Work Monthly Yoga is FREE of cost - donations are welcome though by no means required. This is a gentle flow intended to support all levels of practice (no yoga asana experience necessary) and we have a number of mats available for use. Please note that onsite parking is available and the location is less than 5 minutes walk from the closest bus. There is a small flight of stairs up to the practice space. This opportunity is made possible in partnership with Float House Victoria + Float House Westshore. We are so grateful for your generous sponsorship which allows us to offer free yoga to our community. Details: -Gentle all levels yoga (75 min) Layers are encouraged to support your comfort throughout practice -First Monday of every month from 7-8:15pm -Sponsored by Float House Victoria + Float House Westshore, Hosted by The Om Work Project and featuring local teachers We acknowledge that yoga is potent in its ability to support connection to self and others and we believe that every person should have to access this practice. Each month we will have door prizes - come on out, bring your pal and be entered to win some great items. We can’t wait to see you! <https://www.theomworkproject.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 365714836 | First Tuesday at AGGV | 2019-06-04 | 10:00 am | 2019-06-04 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Monthly on the 1st Tuesday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=1TU | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-01 10:02 am | 2019-06-01 10:04 am | Admission by donation <https://aggv.ca/events/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 364552962 | Crafternoons in the Square – Floral Crowns | 2019-06-04 | 5:15 pm | 2019-06-04 | 6:15 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Monthly on the 1st Tuesday until August 7, 2019 | 2019-08-07 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20190807T065959Z;BYDAY=1TU | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:29 pm | A free hands-on crafternoon where you will learn how to craft a beautiful, fresh floral crown. All supplies are included. Space and supplies are limited, so make sure you arrive early to secure your spot. | Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 364562602 | YYJ Recycled Arts | 2019-06-04 | 5:30 pm | 2019-06-04 | 6:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Wednesday until August 28, 2019 | 2019-08-28 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190828T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:36 pm | Enjoy four different art classes using recycled and reclaimed materials to create décor for your home and garden. | Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 358101865 | IQ 2000 Trivia at Smith's Pub | 2019-06-04 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-04 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Wednesday until July 10, 2019 | 2019-07-10 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190710T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-21 6:58 pm | \* FREE ENTRY! \* COOL PRIZES! IQ 2000 Trivia is Canada's BEST quiz night!! So round up some friends to prove your intellectual excellence, mental mettle, and cerebral superiority!! We’ve got great prizes for top scoring teams, AND bonus prizes for best team cheers! More information: <https://www.smithspub.com/beer/iq-2000-trivia-tuesdays/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 363538457 | Picnic in the Gardens | 2019-06-05 | 5:00 pm | 2019-06-05 | 8:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly | FREQ=MONTHLY | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-29 10:18 am | 2019-05-29 10:19 am | The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you. The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games – it will be a wonderful evening. <https://hcp.ca/event/may-picnic-night-2/> We look forward to welcoming Jennifer Louise Taylor as our musician for the June 4 Picnic in the Gardens. Her style is best described as west coast folk roots. To get a preview of Jennifer’s music, use this[ link. ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvkcZtB2kaI) Jennifer will be performing solo at this event. If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a **Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles**. Classes run from **5:30pm – 7:30pm**. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot – 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group. Volunteer with The HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 502492528 | 🎤 Mainstage Open Mic | 2019-06-05 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-05 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly on the 1st Wednesday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=1WE | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-28 11:10 am | 2019-10-28 11:11 am | 1st and 3rd Wednesday OF EVERY MONTH FREE - The list goes up by 7:30pm. Open Mic starts at 8pm ! <http://www.loganspub.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 353328309 | Noises Off | 2019-06-05 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-05 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until June 23, 2019 | 2019-06-23 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190623T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-14 3:48 pm | 2019-05-14 4:00 pm | A comedy by Michael Frayn Directed by Don Keith “It’s not midnight yet. We don’t open till tomorrow.” The Opening Night performance of the farce Nothing On is just hours away and, as the manic menagerie of a cast stumbles through their final dress rehearsal, things couldn’t be going any worse. With lines forgotten, love triangles unraveling and sardines flying everywhere, it’s complete pandemonium… and we haven’t even reached intermission! Can the cast pull their act together on the stage even if they can’t behind the scenes? SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES $12-$25 Tickets and more information: <https://www.langhamtheatre.ca/boxoffice/plays/noises-off/> Volunteer with Langham Court Theatre: <https://www.langhamtheatre.ca/participate/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 364568147 | Spin Class in the Square | 2019-06-06 | 1:30 pm | 2019-06-06 | 2:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Monthly on the 1st Thursday until September 20, 2019 | 2019-09-19 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20190920T065959Z;BYDAY=1TH | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:41 pm | Cycle in place with Spinco as they lead a high-energy spin class with a positive, never-quit attitude! Bikes are limited, so please sign up in advance by emailing sturner@victoria.ca. | Free (Registration Required) | |||
| 358100347 | Rooftop Seafood Boil | 2019-06-06 | 5:00 pm | 2019-06-06 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Friday until August 30, 2019 | 2019-08-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190830T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-21 6:54 pm | 2019-06-08 5:25 pm | Back by popular demand — it’s the Rooftop Seafood Boil! Every other Thursday kicking off June 6th, join us for our epic Seafood Boil. $35 feeds two with a feast of crab, mussels, clams, prawns, sausage, red potatoes & corn. Chow down with some friends, get your hands a little dirty and enjoy one heck of a good time! Rooftop | 5pm June 6th, June 20th, July 4th, July 18th, August 1st, August 15th, August 29th Our June Sponsor: Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. The event is first come, first served until sold out. No reservations. 19+ $35 <http://strathconahotel.com/events/seafood-boil-at-rooftop-patio/> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||
| 339339162 | Pride Month: Storytime is a... Drag | 2019-06-08 | 2:30 pm | 2019-06-08 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Saturday until June 16, 2019 | 2019-06-15 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190616T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-27 3:44 pm | 2019-04-28 12:46 pm | For ages 5-8. Join Drag Queens, Kings and Things for a fun afternoon. Enjoy a storytime, music and singalongs, crafts and games. Presented by Staches and Lashes Collective. RSVP and more information: <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/pride-month-storytime-is-a-drag-2/> |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 371629595 | No Frills: Tropicana Beach Party | 2019-06-08 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-08 | 11:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Every 21 days for 2 times | 2019-06-30 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=21;COUNT=2 | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-08 5:07 pm | 2019-06-08 5:07 pm | Join us for a throwback beach party on the Rooftop with tunes from 80s, 90s, and 00s featuring DJ Bryx, Chet Flanagan, and Yeezy Yee. No cover, doors at 8pm. Bacardi + Somersby specials all night long. <http://strathconahotel.com/events/no-frills-tropicana-beach-party/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 364296678 | Yoga Sessions - For free or by donation | 2019-06-10 | 5:00 pm | 2019-06-10 | 7:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Tuesday until July 23, 2019 | 2019-07-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190723T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-30 9:51 am | 2019-07-12 8:14 pm | Hey Tribe, With an intention of selfless giving back to the community, am happy to offer community yoga sessions for free or by donation at THE HUB. Please join this weekly yoga sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays Monday � Ashtanga Yoga - 5PM-5:55PM Traditional hatha flow with rhythmic pranayama, mantras and mudras to improve your strength and flexibility. Flow designed for all levels �Guided Meditation - 6PM-6:55PM � Guided meditation tantras by Siddha lineage, simple techniques for daily life to have an enhanced and enriched lifestyle Wednesday �Pranayama - 5PM-5:55PM � Effective breathing techniques for a stress free life, develop manifestation capabilities Ashtanga Yoga - 6PM-6:55PM � Traditional hatha flow with rhythmic pranayama, mantras and mudras to improve your strength and flexibility. Flow designed for all levels Donation: As little as 10$ or free if cannot afford Notes: Please bring yoga mat, water bottle and blanket (optional) Food intake should be atleast 3-4 hours before the practice Comfortable attire to provide ease for stretching About Chaim: A whole hearted yoga teacher from southern India who has practiced traditional yoga, believes in one universal yoga and offering the practice for free or by donation with an intention to spread the wellness to the community[](https://www.facebook.com/events/362754884375708/) <https://www.facebook.com/events/455552335231463/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 364562992 | Sweet Succulent Success | 2019-06-11 | 5:30 pm | 2019-06-11 | 6:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday until October 1, 2019 | 2019-10-01 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191001T065959Z;BYDAY=2TU | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:37 pm | A 60-minute experience where participants (ages eight and up) can create a tin can succulent planter. You’ll get step-by-step instructions on how to prepare soil, select succulents and provide proper care for them. Space and supplies are limited, so make sure you arrive early to secure your spot. | Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 371634810 | The Sticky Quiz at Rooftop Patio | 2019-06-11 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-11 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Wednesday until August 7, 2019 | 2019-08-07 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190807T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-08 5:18 pm | Sixty Watt Trivia is teaming up with Bacardi for season 3 of The Sticky Quiz at Rooftop Patio! Build your teams of 8 or less and test your knowledge of… well… EVERYTHING! Join us each week for 4 rounds of pub quiz for every skill level, from the “blinding halogens” to the ” dimming 60watt bulbs.” Sixty Watt Trivia brings the randomness and banter to Victoria’s Entertainment Centre every Tuesday! Team of 3? 2? 1? no problem! You start off with a FREE point each round to keep the competition tight but feel free to decline the point if you want to dominate the bar on an even playing field. It’s FREE to play, no charge per person or per team and damn rights we have wicked prizes! Registration and more info: <http://strathconahotel.com/events/the-sticky-quiz/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 371625486 | Music Bingo at Taphouse | 2019-06-11 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-11 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday until December 18, 2019 | 2019-12-18 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191218T075959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-08 5:00 pm | 2019-08-07 6:58 pm | **Listen to awesome tunes and you could win prizes!** If you’re looking for fun things to do in Victoria on a Tuesday night, and you could use a new blender, virtual reality headset, waffle maker, iHome system or Star Wars drone, Music Bingo at Yates Street Taphouse is your *ideal* Tuesday night destination. Bring yourself, bring a friend, but no bingo-dabbers required! We supply everything. If you’re the *hardcore, superstitious, black-belt in bingo* type, you’re more than welcome to bring along your lucky trolls and talisman collection. Reserve a table by calling us at (250) 590 5253 to ensure you have ample room for them along with your friends. We’ll be spinning snippets of old and new top hits. You have to guess the names of each of the songs we play and find them on your bingo card (in a line or in another predetermined configuration) to call out “Bingo” and win. It’s fun, easy and sure to jog memories and inspire a few good laughs. And if you win, you’ll be going home with a pretty sweet prize! <https://www.yatestaphouse.com/events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 364526481 | Hoarding Peer Support Group | 2019-06-12 | 3:00 pm | 2019-06-12 | 4:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday until December 12, 2019 | 2019-12-12 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191212T075959Z;BYDAY=2WE | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:09 pm | 2019-05-30 5:17 pm | The Hoarding Education and Action Team (HEAT) offers a drop-in, peer-support group twice a month to help people overcome clutter issues. Learn more about this non-judgmental, supportive peer group, where members can share their struggles, strategies and victories with other community members. The group is facilitated by peers who share their tips and tools for dealing with the emotional and physical aspects of a cluttered home. Additional support from clinical staff of Island Health (HEAT members) is available when appropriate. If you (or a family member, friend or neighbour) are struggling with clutter, and would like to see what this group can offer, please join us. For more information, visit: [www.victoria.ca/hoarding](https://www.victoria.ca/hoarding) The HEAT Hotline is 250.361.0227. |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 374713213 | Oak Bay Village Night Market | 2019-06-12 | 4:00 pm | 2019-06-12 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday until September 12, 2019 | 2019-09-12 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20190912T065959Z;BYDAY=2WE | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-12 10:55 am | 2019-08-07 6:58 pm | The Oak Bay Village Night Market launches the eleventh season this June! There will be a a broad array of vendors in attandance with an even greater range of edible product and produce! Over 100 local vendors! Oak Bay Village shops and restaurants are open. In-season produce, flowers, artisan bread, preserves, baked goods, street food, tastings and sales of wine, cider, beer and spirits. Huge variety of artisans selling jewellery, toys, pottery, wood turning, art cards, furniture, paintings, clothing, soaps and more! Entertainment provided by KafooZalum and Arf The Dog, and our Magician in Residence Paul Kilshaw. Plus check out free short live performances in Theatre SKAM's Pop Up Theatre! [http://www.visitoakbayvillage.ca/index.php?area\_id=1003&page\_id=1003&page\_element\_id=4&article\_id=3&LIMIT4=0#element4](http://www.visitoakbayvillage.ca/index.php?area_id=1003&page_id=1003&page_element_id=4&article_id=3&LIMIT4=0#element4) |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 364297484 | Monday & Wednesday Yoga With Chaim | 2019-06-12 | 5:00 pm | 2019-06-12 | 7:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Thursday until July 25, 2019 | 2019-07-25 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190725T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-30 9:53 am | 2019-07-12 8:14 pm | Starting June 10, enjoy bi-weekly yoga by donation at The HUB. Chaim will lead the way offering 4 different practices of an hour each. Monday is Vinyasa Flow and Tantras of Meditation, Wednesday is Effective Breathing Techniques and Ashtanga Yoga. Suggested donation is 10$. You are welcome to join for free or with whatever you can afford. <https://www.facebook.com/events/362754884375708/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 371627143 | House Trivia Night at Taphouse | 2019-06-12 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-12 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Thursday until December 19, 2019 | 2019-12-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191219T075959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-08 5:03 pm | 2019-08-07 6:53 pm | **If you’re looking for fun things to do in Victoria at night on a Wednesday, look no further than House Trivia nights at Taphouse.** [Sixty Watt Trivia](https://www.facebook.com/sixtywatttrivia/) has joined forces with Yates Street Taphouse and [Driftwood Brewery](https://www.facebook.com/driftwoodbeer/) to bring you “House Trivia.” Come test your inner Cliff Clavin, Wilson or Sheldon against 3 rounds of random and obscure trivia while enjoying a few pints of delicious beer. Come by yourself, or better yet, gather a team of smarty-pants friends and coworkers. Now’s the time to round up the [Sheldons](http://bigbangtheory.wikia.com/wiki/Sheldon_Cooper) and [Cliff Clavens](https://youtu.be/botdmsQilnU?t=31s) you know for a few rounds of team play. Not quite as cognitively-taxing as Jeopardy, House Trivia will be testing your mental database for obscure and random knowledge on subjects pertaining to pop culture, music, tv, movies, sports and so on. House Trivia champions will be awarded with Yates Street Taphouse Gift Cards! **<https://www.yatestaphouse.com/events/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 371517256 | Historical Inner Harbour Tour | 2019-06-13 | 12:45 pm | 2019-06-13 | 2:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Every 15 days until June 29, 2019 | 2019-06-28 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=15;UNTIL=20190629T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-08 1:04 pm | Thanks to the support of the Maritime Museum of British Columbia, We are offering two free historical tours of Victoria’s scenic inner harbour. We will be meeting clients at 12:40pm at the Downtown Community Centre, located at 755 Pandora Ave, and walking to the Museum where we will begin the tour. Registration is required to join as spaces are limited. To register please contact Julia or Colby at 250-383-0076 or by email at DCC@CoolAid.org. |
Free (Registration Required) | |||
| 371445607 | The Value of Aging Across Cultures | 2019-06-13 | 1:00 pm | 2019-06-13 | 4:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Every 2 days until June 16, 2019 | 2019-06-15 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=2;UNTIL=20190616T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-08 10:03 am | 2019-06-08 10:04 am | Join us for a conversation about Ageism & The Value of Aging Across Cultures We live in a youth-fixated world where too many older adults feel invisible, diminished and devalued. Almost every stereotype we associate with being elderly is something negative. In fact, according to some researchers, ageism is more pervasive and “accepted” than stereotypes based on gender, race or sexual orientation. We’d like to start de-bunking some of these misconceptions by creating positive, genuinely satisfying, realistic images of aging, in all its complexities, in addition to facilitating wide-reaching conversation about cross-cultural perceptions and experiences of aging. If you self-identify as a senior or are interested in the topic, please come and share your stories and experiences over these next two community sessions: **Thursday, June 13, 1pm – 4:30pm, Baumann Centre, POV, 925 Balmoral Rd.** Keynote Presentation: Valerie Le Blanc, British Columbia Law Institute + Canadian Centre for Elder Law Story Circles Facilitated by Theatre Director Lina de Guevara **Saturday, June 15, 1:30pm – 5pm, Cook St. Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook St.** Select community members will share how aging is perceived and valued from their cultural perspectives Story Circles Facilitated by Theatre Director Lina de Guevara Be a part of re-evaluating our community’s ageist attitudes. Help us adopt attitudes of respect and caring.The second phase of our project will involve in-depth interviews of selected seniors in our community whose profiles will be included in a book of images celebrating aging. **REGISTRATION REQUIRED** **Paulina Grainger, Manager – Arts + Community Engagement** **E: pgrainger@icavictoria.org P: 250.388.4728 ext. 138** |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 371636568 | Drum N’ Rib Night at Rooftop Patio | 2019-06-13 | 5:00 pm | 2019-06-13 | 11:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Every 14 days until August 23, 2019 | 2019-08-23 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=14;UNTIL=20190823T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-08 5:22 pm | 2019-06-08 5:22 pm | Remember our Seafood Boil? Meet it’s cousin — Drum N’ Rib Night! Enjoy a stacked meal for two including drumsticks, baby back ribs, and all the fixings. Menu: Baby Back Ribs Drumsticks Beer Battered Potatoes Chorizo Sausage Jalapeno Cornbread Housemade BBQ Sauce Rooftop | 5pm June 13th, June 27th, July 11th, July 25th, August 8th, August 22nd $25 for two people, $35 with 2 sleeves of Phillip’s Brewing & Malting Co. beer. The event is first come, first served until sold out. 19+ <http://strathconahotel.com/events/drum-n-rib-night-at-the-strath/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 371520111 | Royal BC Museum Modernization – Community Meeting | 2019-06-13 | 6:45 pm | 2019-06-13 | 8:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Every 2 days until June 16, 2019 | 2019-06-16 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=2;UNTIL=20190616T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-08 1:08 pm | 2019-06-08 1:09 pm | **Register to attend a community meeting to share your ideas on the Royal BC Museum Modernization** On February 12, 2019, the speech from the throne announced the government’s intention to modernize the Royal BC Museum, to protect its historic holdings and provide better access to its collections. This consultation is a first step in gathering ideas for a modern provincial museum that contains exhibits and learning modules reflective of the whole province. Staff from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and the Royal BC Museum will host community meetings during May and June 2019. This will be an opportunity for participants to share their thoughts on the modernization of the Royal BC Museum. <https://feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/412512?lang=en> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||
| 371628239 | Back to The Future at Taphouse | 2019-06-13 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-14 | 1:30 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday until December 20, 2019 | 2019-12-20 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191220T075959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-08 5:05 pm | 2019-08-07 6:55 pm | **Rock on! Back to the Future 80s and 90s nights at Yates Street Taphouse** Victoria can seem like a pretty sleepy town after dark, especially on weeknights! Sometimes, you just want to get out of the house, connect with friends and start unwinding before the weekend officially starts. If you love 80s and 90s music, would appreciate a bit of throwback nostalgia or any opportunity to break out your favourite throwback pieces that have been sitting in storage since high school, these nights are for you! Back to the Future 80s and 90s nights at Yates Street Taphouse are totally rad when it comes to finding fun things to do in Victoria at night. We’ll be spinning a retro playlist of all the top 80s and 90s hits and offering throwback pricing on 80s and 90s drink specials: *Fuzzy Navels, Electric Ice Teas, B52 Shots, Sex on the Beach, Appletinis and WooWoo Cocktails* ($3.25 singles and $6.00 doubles), as well as throwback comfort foods: $2.00 tacos and $1.50 corn dogs. When was the last time you got to enjoy a corn dog? **<https://www.yatestaphouse.com/events/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 349063979 | Growing Schools: Strawberry Vale Elementary | 2019-06-14 | 9:00 am | 2019-06-14 | 2:45 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Read-only | 2019-05-09 10:18 am | The [Growing Schools Program](http://lifecyclesproject.ca/our-projects/growing-schools/) is kicking into gear this spring season and is seeking help with our elementary and secondary school garden programs! If you enjoy working outdoors with young people, gardening up a storm, exploring more about food security and production, as well as other environmental education topics, then this program is for you! Growing Schools is working closely with teachers and students across the CRD to support school gardening fun this year. Join us as we facilitate hands-on workshops, farm and garden work parties, and other amazing projects. For more information, please contact <shereen@lifecyclesproject.ca> ======= As a last hurrah before summer break, Strawberry Vale is hosting an exciting Eco-Literacy Day for K - Gr. 5 students. You are welcome to support us in engaging students in four rotating stations that support classes in learning more about the magical world of seeds. Volunteer with LifeCycles: <http://lifecyclesproject.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 371511478 | ART SHOW by JACOB KOSH w/ Fruit Bat, Holosapien, Fox, & Angelica | 2019-06-14 | 4:00 pm | 2019-06-14 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-08 12:48 pm | HALLOWED FORMS is a multi-media art show by Jacob Kosh in which he explores themes of identity, self-acceptance, myth, and worship. Jacob Kosh is a self-taught queer artist inspired by body politics, science fiction, and the occult. [https://www.instagram.com/moth\_\_meat/](https://www.instagram.com/moth__meat/) Works will be available for viewing on Friday June 14 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm and Saturday June 15 from noon until 5:00pm. There will be live performances during the opening reception on Friday evening at 8:00pm. Admission by donation. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Drag performance FRUIT BAT Musical performances HOLOSAPIEN + FOX ANGELICA \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ This show takes place on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen, Saanich, and Esquimalt Nations. As uninvited guests we are privileged to be living and creating on this land and for that we are deeply grateful. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Upside Studios is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. A single flight of fairly steep stairs must be climbed to reach the event. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 371749647 | Friday Nights on the Breakwater Barge | 2019-06-14 | 5:00 pm | 2019-06-14 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Saturday until September 7, 2019 | 2019-09-07 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190907T065959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-08 8:43 pm | 2019-08-07 6:56 pm | Victoria's favourite floating music venue is opening for another season of good times, good tunes, good food and good drinks every Friday night of the summer, until end of September. The Barge opens at 5PM with music from 6PM to 9PM and closes at 9:30PM. All ages are welcome! There are food trucks, local beer, cider & wine as well as local bands. Please be mindful of noise levels when leaving the barge and respectful to the James Bay Community. Cover is $5. <https://gvha.ca/events/event-calendar/> |
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| 346380543 | 2019 Feast Food and Film Festival - Gin: The Movie | 2019-06-14 | 5:30 pm | 2019-06-14 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-06 10:36 am | 2019-05-06 10:47 am | The Film: Dry, herbaceous, and currently in style, gin continues to defy assumptions that it’s just a base for fancy, flavourful cocktails. The greatest gin enthusiasts in the UK share secrets behind the famous spirit, proving there is more to the juniper-based elixir than its relation to the martini. You’ll never look at another gin and tonic the same way again. The Menu: Vancouver Island is home to many inspiring and award-winning gins, and to celebrate, we invite you for a tasting of some of the best Vancouver Island gin hosted by Adam from The Strathcona Liquor Store. Sip samples from various local distilleries, and discover the passion behind their stories and their use of locally-sourced ingredients. $29 19+ event Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/feast-gin-the-movie/> Volunteer information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 363702176 | June FGCA Community Dinner | 2019-06-14 | 6:30 pm | 2019-06-14 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-29 3:29 pm | 2019-05-29 3:29 pm | It's our last community dinner before the summer season, so if you haven't had a chance to attend, now is your chance! On June 14th from 6:30-8:30 pm join us in the Garry Oak Room located at 1335 Thurlow Rd. for a night off from cooking and a chance to make community connections. Our chef, Safia, works with the [International Women's Catering Co-Op (IWCC) ](https://www.iwccoop.ca/)and ensures gluten, vegertarian, dairy, pork, and alcohol free options. Please bring extra containers in case there are leftovers. [Register online](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/june-fgca-community-dinner-tickets-62606743455) to confirm your spot! We are accepting donations (suggested $5 per person/ $10 per family) but no one will be turned away. All are welcome. This dinner is made possible by the Strategic Plan Grant through the City of Victoria. Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/june-fgca-community-dinner-tickets-62606743455> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 362954158 | Nureyev | 2019-06-14 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-14 | 8:49 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 4:56 pm | This finely crafted, impeccably researched documentary feels not so much timely as eternal. To see what it was that made Rudolf Nureyev onstage such a furious and transporting poet-of-the-body is to be at once moved and awed. Nureyev presents a great deal of dance footage that has never been seen before, and it’s a thrill to behold\\; nothing tells Nureyev’s story half as well as simply staring at him in his prime (in pieces choreographed by Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, and Murray Lewis, among others, as well as older footage from his Russian days). He rose rapidly, becoming a star in the Kirov company. After Kruschev came to power, the Soviets took a risk in sending the Kirov Ballet to Paris. The 23-year-old Nureyev was a free spirit who didn’t want to be told what to do. From the moment he defected, the Western world was beset by Nureyev-mania. He transformed the ballet into a blazing erotic spectacle, coaxing the sexual subtext to the surface and setting it aflame. Nureyev delivers Nureyev’s life in all its ecstasy and tragedy. As a documentary, it’s not definitive, but it’s good enough to leave you thrilled and haunted by this man who, at the height of his artistry, seemed to leap off the earth and leave it behind. –Variety “FOUR STARS! Like any great biography, it casts a light through its prismatic subject, whose unique story refracts out colourful strands touching on art, politics, history, identity and so much more.” –The Guardian UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door. More information: [https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 358460524 | Art Battle Victoria City Finals | 2019-06-14 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-14 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Read-only | 2019-05-22 6:29 am | The Victoria City Finals are here!! Join us and be a part of the fun as winning Artists from events this season paint again with hopes of earning a spot at The National Championship this July in Toronto! The audience votes to choose the winner who will represent the City against painters from all across Canada. Truly an amazing night for live art and creative community! \*Art Battle Victoria is ALL AGES with a 19+ bar. \*Follow us on Instagram @ArtBattleVictoria! \*Art Battle Victoria is proudly sponsored by Victoria Property Group - Andrew Holenchuk & Associates! TICKETS - <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-battle-victoria-city-finals-june-14-2019-tickets-62032071596> $25 General Admission $20 Early Bird (limited amount available) $15 Student/Senior WHAT IS ART BATTLE? Art Battle® is live competitive painting. Painters create the best work they can in 20 minutes. As they work, patrons move around the easels, closely watching the creative process. The medium is acrylic paint and the tools allowed are brushes, palette knives or any non-mechanical implements. At the end of the round, the audience votes democratically for their favourite painting and bids in silent auction to take the work home. Art Battle happens in 50+ cities worldwide, check [artbattle.com](http://artbattle.com/) for local listings! AB is in its 5th year in Victoria <https://vimeo.com/182946457/> with events held on a monthly basis at the Victoria Event Centre! Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 366311347 | Monica vs. The Internet Preview & Fundraiser! | 2019-06-14 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-14 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until June 16, 2019 | 2019-06-16 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190616T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-02 8:21 am | Help us kick off our 2019 Fringe Tour with preview performances of Monica vs. The Internet! Monica vs. The Internet: Tales of a Social Justice Warrior June 14 7:30pm June 15 7:30pm SKAM Satellite Studios (849 Fort Street) Tickets at the door sliding scale ($5-$15) or Pay-what-you-can donation . . . . One Filipina. Thousands of racist internet trolls. One deep dive into the comment section. Award winning storyteller and accidental comedian Monica Ogden sheds light on activism in the age of the internet, mixed-race identity, and why white feminism is like Lays chips. “SHARP, INCISIVE, FUNNY, WELL-CONSTRUCTED, AND DEVASTATING” - Janis La Couvée PICK OF THE FRINGE: Bravest Show - Victoria Fringe Festival 2017 “Monica Ogden is the worst looking asian I ever saw. Filipinas are supposed to be hot, not feminist.” - Nice white man online Rage Sweater Theatre Productions (Monica Ogden, KP Thomas, Tony Adams) are so excited to announce that Monica vs. The Internet is heading on tour to TORONTO, WINNIPEG, SASKATOON, EDMONTON, and VANCOUVER FRINGE FESTIVALS! \*Only two chances to see the preview of Monica vs. The Internet before it tours the country, as this show will NOT be in Victoria Fringe!\* After being drawn in the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals lottery, we are fundraising for our biggest tour yet! Help us make our fundraising goal of 25% of all costs! Unable to attend? Donate to our GoFundMe campaign here! [https://www.gofundme.com/RageSweaterFundraiser](https://www.gofundme.com/RageSweaterFundraiser?fbclid=IwAR1HWemCeAF87JdS0JyRoPDt0ShntEC85YRNQBReUlWqn35N47qkR6f8kAg) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 346382514 | 2019 Feast Food and Film Festival - Brewmaster | 2019-06-14 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-14 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-06 10:39 am | 2019-05-06 10:47 am | The Film: Beer geeks rejoice! Raise your glass to this effervescent look at the modern world’s romance with craft beer. Follow the stories of two American men set on making their dreams a reality in the flourishing business of beer. One is a New York lawyer who moonlights as a homebrewer, and the other is a professional beer educator who is striving for the title of Master Cicerone. Like any good ale worth its IBU, *Brewmaster* is the love letter for craft brewers and craft beer drinkers alike, meant to be savoured in the moment. The Menu: Victoria has long been considered a pioneer in the craft beer movement and a destination for craft beer drinkers. Sample some of the best local brews from Spinnakers, Vancouver Island Brewing, and Hoyne Brewing Co., and get the inside scoop on their journey to the top. $25 19+ event Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/feast-brewmaster-fri-june-14-730pm/> Volunteer information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 375838324 | Dance Temple Friday Night! w/ Rara & Naomi | 2019-06-14 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-14 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-13 5:15 pm | Dance Temple Victoria, Rara Avis & Naomi Jason invite you to fill your cup with juicy, funk filled beats and groove-tastic basslines. If you have a hankerin' to move your feet, shake your hips and nod your head then this is the place for you! The Friday nights are a new monthly offering. The idea here is to have more time with each other to connect, deepen, get to know our dance tribe and most certainly have a full dance session! The Dance Temple community is a great place to nourish yourself and connect authentically with other dance-loving kin. Friday night's reverent rite of rhythm will be co-facilitated by Rara Avis and Naomi Jason. Naomi, dance priestess of the funky-chicken and co-founder of Dance Temple Salt Spring, will open up the night and grease up our dancing souls for Rara, master of the vibrational arts, CEO and Co-Founder of YogiTunes, and former member of Desert Dwellers, Liquid Bloom and Shamans Dream. Together, drawing from the well of recent trainings and collaborations in Costa Rica, and lifetimes of experience in music and movement, they will entrance, entrain, and lovingly guide you on your dance journey. DEETS: Doors open at 7:30pm Dance from 8pm-10pm Social time after dance until 10:30pm Sliding scale $20-$30 cash at the door \*\*(no one turned away for lack of funds; we had to raise the price due to a 25% increase in rental costs for the venue, but just tell the door person what you can afford! We want everyone to feel welcome..) \*\*\*Please ride your bike, carpool or find non-residential parking. (use the Simcoe side of the park or the Athletic Association) Newcomers are welcome! No prior experience necessary. Dance Temple Friday is a recurring monthly event. There is also the Dance Temple weekly every Sunday @ Edelweiss Club (10:15am-12pm) More information: <https://www.facebook.com/events/851900311838330/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 375622311 | ViVa! Victoria Fundraiser Fiesta | 2019-06-14 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-15 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-13 10:53 am | All proceeds from the door at V lounge for the June 14th event will go directly to Viva Victoria Latin Fest. Your contribution is aim to let people enjoy and appreciate a full day of Latin culture, music and entertainment at the ViVa Latin fest on Aug 3rd at Centennial Square. Please donate! For additional contribution please donate at pachanga\_latina@hotmail.com or Call 250-213-2198 or use our donation box at V lounge in the evening on June 8, June 14, June 22, July 5,13,19! <https://www.facebook.com/events/315242272738571/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 339993797 | The Beautiful Maladies Play The Music of Tom Waits | 2019-06-14 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-14 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-04-28 2:50 pm | The Beautiful Maladies play the music of Tom Waits! Celebrate the music of Tom Waits with the all-star band The Beautiful Maladies! Following eleven consecutive sold-out shows, join us for round two at The Roxy Theatre! This performance will include a wide selection of Tom Waits’ music ranging from melancholy ballads to raw gospel infused blues, with the occasional trip to crazy town... $30 Tickets and more information: [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1271136&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=&tck=true](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1271136&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=&tck=true) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 369032624 | Salsa Bachata Kizomba Night | 2019-06-14 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-14 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-05 2:51 pm | Join us for an evening of social dancing among *friends* and *family*. [Our family](https://www.latindancecanada.com/our-family/) welcomes you into our dance community whether you come by yourself or with friends, and we have a mixture of dancers and non-dancers so you don’t get too intimidated when you meet new people. We have a big dance floor, incredible sound, great coffee across the street, and free parking. Whether you are an absolute novice or more advanced, it’s all good! We cater to everyone and encourage all to come. There will be a fun *sample* dance class to introduce a few Latin dances (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) prior to social dancing. ### Music Mix of various Latin music and Kizomba. We will play a fair ratio of 2-2-2 (2 Bachata songs – 2 Salsa/Cumbia/Merengue/Cha cha cha songs – 2 Kizomba songs). ### Cover Regular – $12\* Student – $7\* (must show valid student ID) Kids under 14 are free **(cash only at the door)** ### Schedule 7:45pm: Doors open 8:00pm: Fun Sample Class (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) 8:45pm: Social dancing all night! \* Cover includes a fun sample class (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) followed by social dancing. We also offer refreshments (bottled water). *Students must present valid student ID for student cover; otherwise you will be charged for full cover.* |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 362954160 | Nureyev | 2019-06-14 | 9:15 pm | 2019-06-14 | 11:04 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:33 pm | This finely crafted, impeccably researched documentary feels not so much timely as eternal. To see what it was that made Rudolf Nureyev onstage such a furious and transporting poet-of-the-body is to be at once moved and awed. Nureyev presents a great deal of dance footage that has never been seen before, and it’s a thrill to behold\\; nothing tells Nureyev’s story half as well as simply staring at him in his prime (in pieces choreographed by Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, and Murray Lewis, among others, as well as older footage from his Russian days). He rose rapidly, becoming a star in the Kirov company. After Kruschev came to power, the Soviets took a risk in sending the Kirov Ballet to Paris. The 23-year-old Nureyev was a free spirit who didn’t want to be told what to do. From the moment he defected, the Western world was beset by Nureyev-mania. He transformed the ballet into a blazing erotic spectacle, coaxing the sexual subtext to the surface and setting it aflame. Nureyev delivers Nureyev’s life in all its ecstasy and tragedy. As a documentary, it’s not definitive, but it’s good enough to leave you thrilled and haunted by this man who, at the height of his artistry, seemed to leap off the earth and leave it behind. –Variety “FOUR STARS! Like any great biography, it casts a light through its prismatic subject, whose unique story refracts out colourful strands touching on art, politics, history, identity and so much more.” –The Guardian UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 364473013 | 39th Celebration of Dance | 2019-06-15 | 11:00 am | 2019-06-15 | 2:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-30 3:27 pm | Adults $22.00 Seniors/ Students / Children $21.00 To book complimentary baby tickets (2 years and under) or vouchers call the Ticket Centre at 250-721-8480 <https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2818.html> 11:00am SHOW - 1.Pre-show – Company 2.STAGES Dance Company – One Rhythm 3.Little Dancers 4.Grade 1 Ballet 5.Preschool Ballet & Jazz 6.Pointe 7.Tap 1&2 8.Grade 3 & 4 Ballet 9.Musical Theatre 1 10.Acrobatics 3 11.Ballet One (Teen Ballet) 12.Tap 3 13.Jazz 1 &2 14.Lyrical 2 15.STAGES Dance Company –Butterfly Duet 16.Grade 5 Ballet 17.Tap 5 18.Preschool Ballet & Jazz 19.STAGES Dance Company – A Million Dreams 20.Primary Ballet 21.Jazz 6 22.Acrobatics 1 23.Jazz 8 Tiffany’s- Fosse 24.STAGES Dance Company – Beetlejuice 25.Hip Hop 3 26.Jazz 5 27.Jazz 3 28.STAGES Dance Company – Step in time/ Super Cala - 2:30pm SHOW - 1\. Pre-Show- Evolution 2\. STAGES Dance Company – One Rhythm 3.Grade 2 Ballet 4.Tap 4 5.Lyrical 1 6.Contemporary 7\. Acrobatics 2 8.Lyrical 3 9.Preschool Ballet & Tap 10.Grace’s Solo 11.Hip Hop 5 12.Adult Ballet 13.STAGES Dance Company 14.Preschool Ballet & Tap 15.Jazz 8 Jeremy’s – Queen 16.Preschool Hip Hop & Jazz 17.Adult Tap 18.Jazz 7 19\. Musical Theatre 3 20.Hip Hop 4 21.Advanced Foundation Ballet 22.Hip Hop 1/2 23.Jazz 4 24.Acro 3 25.Musical Theatre 2 26.Grade 6 Ballet 27.Adult Jazz 28.STAGES Dance Company - Showman |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 358478815 | Demo: Catching the Light, Big Bold Leaves in Acrylics with Sharlene Stushnov | 2019-06-15 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-15 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-22 7:00 am | 2019-05-22 7:00 am | Learn how to play with light in your acrylic paintings with Sharlene Stushnov! Join Sharlene in this demonstration where she will show you her techniques for catching the light in your acrylic paintings by focusing primarily on colour values and the "play" of light. Sharlene will begin the demonstration by colour-blocking the large shapes, then with glazing and brushwork, model and shape the objects to bring them to life. Attendees will be able to see how strong values can bring excitement to a painting **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. <https://opusartsupplies.com/how/demos/catching-light-big-bold-leaves-acrylics> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 371446536 | The Value of Aging Across Cultures | 2019-06-15 | 1:30 pm | 2019-06-15 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-08 10:04 am | Join us for a conversation about Ageism & The Value of Aging Across Cultures We live in a youth-fixated world where too many older adults feel invisible, diminished and devalued. Almost every stereotype we associate with being elderly is something negative. In fact, according to some researchers, ageism is more pervasive and “accepted” than stereotypes based on gender, race or sexual orientation. We’d like to start de-bunking some of these misconceptions by creating positive, genuinely satisfying, realistic images of aging, in all its complexities, in addition to facilitating wide-reaching conversation about cross-cultural perceptions and experiences of aging. If you self-identify as a senior or are interested in the topic, please come and share your stories and experiences over these next two community sessions: **Thursday, June 13, 1pm – 4:30pm, Baumann Centre, POV, 925 Balmoral Rd.** Keynote Presentation: Valerie Le Blanc, British Columbia Law Institute + Canadian Centre for Elder Law Story Circles Facilitated by Theatre Director Lina de Guevara **Saturday, June 15, 1:30pm – 5pm, Cook St. Village Activity Centre, 380 Cook St.** Select community members will share how aging is perceived and valued from their cultural perspectives Story Circles Facilitated by Theatre Director Lina de Guevara Be a part of re-evaluating our community’s ageist attitudes. Help us adopt attitudes of respect and caring.The second phase of our project will involve in-depth interviews of selected seniors in our community whose profiles will be included in a book of images celebrating aging. **REGISTRATION REQUIRED** **Paulina Grainger, Manager – Arts + Community Engagement** **E: pgrainger@icavictoria.org P: 250.388.4728 ext. 138** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 353334587 | Noises Off | 2019-06-15 | 2:00 pm | 2019-06-15 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-14 4:01 pm | 2019-05-14 4:01 pm | A comedy by Michael Frayn Directed by Don Keith “It’s not midnight yet. We don’t open till tomorrow.” The Opening Night performance of the farce Nothing On is just hours away and, as the manic menagerie of a cast stumbles through their final dress rehearsal, things couldn’t be going any worse. With lines forgotten, love triangles unraveling and sardines flying everywhere, it’s complete pandemonium… and we haven’t even reached intermission! Can the cast pull their act together on the stage even if they can’t behind the scenes? SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES $12-$25 Tickets and more information: <https://www.langhamtheatre.ca/boxoffice/plays/noises-off/> Volunteer with Langham Court Theatre: <https://www.langhamtheatre.ca/participate/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 358478443 | Demo: Catching the Light, Big Bold Leaves in Acrylics with Sharlene Stushnov | 2019-06-15 | 2:30 pm | 2019-06-15 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until June 17, 2019 | 2019-06-16 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190617T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-22 6:59 am | 2019-05-22 7:00 am | Learn how to play with light in your acrylic paintings with Sharlene Stushnov! Join Sharlene in this demonstration where she will show you her techniques for catching the light in your acrylic paintings by focusing primarily on colour values and the "play" of light. Sharlene will begin the demonstration by colour-blocking the large shapes, then with glazing and brushwork, model and shape the objects to bring them to life. Attendees will be able to see how strong values can bring excitement to a painting **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. <https://opusartsupplies.com/how/demos/catching-light-big-bold-leaves-acrylics> |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 371520386 | Royal BC Museum Modernization – Community Meeting | 2019-06-15 | 2:30 pm | 2019-06-15 | 4:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-08 1:09 pm | **Register to attend a community meeting to share your ideas on the Royal BC Museum Modernization** On February 12, 2019, the speech from the throne announced the government’s intention to modernize the Royal BC Museum, to protect its historic holdings and provide better access to its collections. This consultation is a first step in gathering ideas for a modern provincial museum that contains exhibits and learning modules reflective of the whole province. Staff from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and the Royal BC Museum will host community meetings during May and June 2019. This will be an opportunity for participants to share their thoughts on the modernization of the Royal BC Museum. <https://feedback.engage.gov.bc.ca/412512?lang=en> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 347183752 | Eves of Destruction Roller Derby: Rotten Apples & Brawlers | 2019-06-15 | 5:00 pm | 2019-06-15 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-07 8:01 am | 2019-05-07 8:15 am | The Rotten Apples and the Belles of the Brawl will be taking the track tonight, and they’re both out for glory. First up, the Rotten Apples take on the infamous Southside Revolution from Seattle, WA. Then the Belles of the Brawl square off against the Harbour City Hydras from Nanaimo at 7:30pm. You won't want to miss this double header! Both the Apples and the Brawlers were undefeated last year! We’ll have cold beer & cider in the Spinnakers Beer Garden, a 50/50 raffle, half-time entertainment and much more! Fun for the whole family! $10 Children under 10 free (2 per adult) Get tickets [HERE!](https://www.ticketrocket.co/event/details/111069/eves-of-destruction-june-15th) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 372072100 | Victoria Fire Department presents Gala For Hope | 2019-06-15 | 5:30 pm | 2019-06-15 | 11:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-09 8:00 am | This event will help raise much needed funds for cancer research. All proceeds will go to the BC Cancer Foundation via the Ride to Conquer **About this Event** This formal event will begin with the opening of the Silent Auction and a cocktail reception at 5:30PM, followed by a delicious three-course meal catered by the Fairmont Empress at 7PM, key note speakers and a live band to follow, on Location inside the Carson Hall! The Live Auction will offer some unique items – such as ‘Fire in the Kitchen,’ where a group of fire fighters will plan, shop and cook a full dinner for up to 10 people at a location of your choice. Those in attendance will also have the chance to bid on trips to Tofino, Vancouver and Langara Lodge, as well as many signed NHL Jerseys! If purchasing multiple tickets please include name and dinner selection for each attendee. Seating is preassigned and comprised of ten seats per table. $150 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-fire-department-presents-gala-for-hope-tickets-62402122428> |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 346385597 | 2019 Feast Food and Film Festival - Himalayan Gold Rush | 2019-06-15 | 5:30 pm | 2019-06-15 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-05-06 10:42 am | The Film: Follow the money and the path to prosperity in this documentary recounting the annual mad dash through the Himalayas for a mysterious half-plant half-insect that is said to have magical properties. As precious and expensive as any exquisite truffle, the search and harvest of Nepal’s Yarsagumbu is a gold rush story for the new millennia. *Himalayan Gold Rush* will be screened at The Mint. The Menu: The Mint owner Rajen Shakya will be onsite to demonstrate how to make the perfect handrolled momo – a tradtional South Asian dumpling that is native to Tibet. Sample them alongside a cup of Chiya (chai) for a tantalizing treat from the Far East. $25 18+ event Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/feast-himalayan-gold-rush-sat-june-15-530pm/> Volunteer information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 372065563 | Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society 25th Anniversary Dinner | 2019-06-15 | 6:00 pm | 2019-06-15 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-09 7:46 am | Come celebrate Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society's 25th anniversary with us. Enjoy a buffet dinner, visit with fellow VNCS members and make new friends. Doors open at 6:00pm Dinner at 7:00pm Award-winning actor [Tetsuro Shigematsu](https://www.shiggy.com/) will play an excerpt from his critically acclaimed play, ***Empire of the Son***. VNCS Members will qualify for special ticket price. To become a member, visit [VNCS.ca](http://www.vncs.ca/wordpress/about-the-vncs/annual-memberships/) **\*Please contact us if you have any dietary restrictions or require vegetarian/gluen free options\*** Hotel Grand Pacific offers special room rate for guests for this event. Please call 1-800-663-7550 and use the code **JUN19VNCS** to access the special rate of $209 per night. Please note this code is not available for online booking. Members: $15 (Child) / $35 (Adult) Non-Members: $32 (Child) / $64 (Adult) Cash bar Semi-formal (Yukata and Kimono welcome) <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vncs-25th-anniversary-dinner-tickets-60611418384> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 362954161 | Nureyev | 2019-06-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-15 | 8:49 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 4:57 pm | This finely crafted, impeccably researched documentary feels not so much timely as eternal. To see what it was that made Rudolf Nureyev onstage such a furious and transporting poet-of-the-body is to be at once moved and awed. Nureyev presents a great deal of dance footage that has never been seen before, and it’s a thrill to behold\\; nothing tells Nureyev’s story half as well as simply staring at him in his prime (in pieces choreographed by Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, and Murray Lewis, among others, as well as older footage from his Russian days). He rose rapidly, becoming a star in the Kirov company. After Kruschev came to power, the Soviets took a risk in sending the Kirov Ballet to Paris. The 23-year-old Nureyev was a free spirit who didn’t want to be told what to do. From the moment he defected, the Western world was beset by Nureyev-mania. He transformed the ballet into a blazing erotic spectacle, coaxing the sexual subtext to the surface and setting it aflame. Nureyev delivers Nureyev’s life in all its ecstasy and tragedy. As a documentary, it’s not definitive, but it’s good enough to leave you thrilled and haunted by this man who, at the height of his artistry, seemed to leap off the earth and leave it behind. –Variety “FOUR STARS! Like any great biography, it casts a light through its prismatic subject, whose unique story refracts out colourful strands touching on art, politics, history, identity and so much more.” –The Guardian UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door. More information: [https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 346386869 | 2019 Feast Food and Film Festival - Back To Burgundy | 2019-06-15 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-15 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-06 10:45 am | 2019-06-13 4:36 pm | The Film: *Back to Burgundy* invites viewers for an intoxicating story of three siblings’ passage into running the family’s centuries-old winery. Comment pouvez-vous résister? Audiences may recognize France’s own Pio Marmai, formerly in *Trouble with You*, winner of the Victoria FIlm Festival audience favourite award 2019. The Menu: Join us on a savoury tour of European cheeses from Italy and France with a samplings provided by La Tana Italian Bakery. Leading the tasting will be Flavia, a registered Master Cheese Taster in the professional category of the Organizzazione Nazionale Assaggiatori di Formaggi (ONAF). $25 19+ event Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/feast-back-to-burgundy-sat-june-15-730pm/> Volunteer information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 371448504 | Songs of Hope; Songs of Home – a Benefit for Mozambique | 2019-06-15 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-15 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-08 10:09 am | The theme of this spring concert, “Songs of Hope; Songs of Home”, features an upbeat repertoire, from African folksongs to Leonard Cohen; from contemporary folk to an opera chorus by Verdi and a number from the musical “Rent”. Our guest artist this season is Samara Jade, who is known for weaving a unique tapestry of folk, jazz, blues, and world-fusion. Inspired by the wonders of the natural world, Samara’s music is grounded in the human longing for belonging; finding hope and healing in a sense of coming home. Samara is now based in Port Townsend, Washington. The Gettin’ Higher Choir is proud to support for the 21st year The Caia Connection, a grassroots charity based in Victoria, that raises funds and supports education, food, and health programs in Mozambique. This concert is especially important since Cyclone Idai devastated communities supported for years by Victorians through The Caia Connection. All proceeds from the concert and donations will help our friends rebuild their lives. $15 (Students) / $25 (General) Tickets will be available from: Ivy's Books, Munro's Books, James Bay Coffee and Books, Dig This (Broadmead), Alexander Mackie Lodge (Langford). Also at the Alix Goolden Hall Box Office, 900 Johnson Street 250.386.5311, and online from the [Ticketfly link](https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1859880). |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 353364213 | 80s vs. 90s DANCE Eves of Destruction Roller Derby After Party! | 2019-06-15 | 9:00 pm | 2019-06-16 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-14 4:58 pm | Join us Saturday June 15th for our 80s vs. 90s DANCE !! The Official Eves of Destruction Roller Derby After Party !! DJs will be spinning songs strictly from the 1980s & 1990s all night! We change years on the hour so get out on the dance floor & defend your decade by posting your favorite songs in the event comments! ▲ EXPECT LASERS 🎆 PROJECTED 80s & 90s 📼 VHS VISUALS & THE ENDLESS FOG OF RETRO NOSTALGIA ▲ DANCE 9PM TO 1AM // $8 COVER - (fyi HUGE DERBY GUEST LIST! COME ON TIME!) WHERE = LOGANS PUB : 1821 COOK STREET // 19+ Sorry No Minors 🍻 IF you remember our past dances you know this is one night to never miss! :) Can't make this one? More Dances coming up on July 19th, August 10th & September 14th! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 366304699 | Garden City Soul Club & the VEC present: For Dancers Only | 2019-06-15 | 9:00 pm | 2019-06-16 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-02 8:03 am | This Victoria's longest running vinyl only Soul and Funk night, and we are set for another fun night of dancin' at the Victoria Event Centre! If you have never been to one of these events let us give you the low down. This is a floor fillin', soul shakin' DANCE PARTY! We are constantly digging up new tracks for your dancing pleasure. We play Northern Soul rarities, Stax and Motown classics, Modern Soul bangers, and Funky floor fillers. If you would like to request songs please feel free to post your requests on the event page and if we have those fine slabs of vinyl we can pack them with us. We can't thank everyone enough for the continued support we have received. We truly look forward to each and every one of these events. Please don't ever be bashful about giving feedback or asking us questions before or after the events. We can be reached at thegardencitysoulclub@gmail.com Doors and Music will be at 9pm. $10.00 dollars at the door. Coat check is made available. Accessibility: \* This event is 19+ \* The Victoria Event Centre is a venue located in a heritage building and no longer has an operational elevator, and access to the building involves one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate. \* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 362954162 | Nureyev | 2019-06-15 | 9:15 pm | 2019-06-15 | 11:04 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 4:57 pm | This finely crafted, impeccably researched documentary feels not so much timely as eternal. To see what it was that made Rudolf Nureyev onstage such a furious and transporting poet-of-the-body is to be at once moved and awed. Nureyev presents a great deal of dance footage that has never been seen before, and it’s a thrill to behold\\; nothing tells Nureyev’s story half as well as simply staring at him in his prime (in pieces choreographed by Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, and Murray Lewis, among others, as well as older footage from his Russian days). He rose rapidly, becoming a star in the Kirov company. After Kruschev came to power, the Soviets took a risk in sending the Kirov Ballet to Paris. The 23-year-old Nureyev was a free spirit who didn’t want to be told what to do. From the moment he defected, the Western world was beset by Nureyev-mania. He transformed the ballet into a blazing erotic spectacle, coaxing the sexual subtext to the surface and setting it aflame. Nureyev delivers Nureyev’s life in all its ecstasy and tragedy. As a documentary, it’s not definitive, but it’s good enough to leave you thrilled and haunted by this man who, at the height of his artistry, seemed to leap off the earth and leave it behind. –Variety “FOUR STARS! Like any great biography, it casts a light through its prismatic subject, whose unique story refracts out colourful strands touching on art, politics, history, identity and so much more.” –The Guardian UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door. More information: [https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374682337 | Hail Satan? | 2019-06-15 | 9:45 pm | 2019-06-15 | 11:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until June 17, 2019 | 2019-06-17 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190617T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-12 10:07 am | 2019-06-12 10:07 am | Victoria Premiere! The devil’s work is never done: meet modern-day Satanists and their tireless crusade for legitimacy, and preserving the separation of church and state. After making waves at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, this witty and insightful critical favourite (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) comes the Vic for its Victoria premiere! $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hail-satan/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 358527908 | Raymond James Father's Day Walk / Run for Prostate Cancer | 2019-06-16 | 10:00 am | 2019-06-16 | 12:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-22 8:22 am | 2019-06-07 7:45 am | Celebrate Father's Day morning at Victoria's best family event! This is a 5K and 3K walk or run PLUS a fun run and activities area for kids, a free pancake breakfast, loads of prizes and so much more. All funds go to support your local Island Prostate Centre - caring for dads, granddads and all the men in our lives. Raise $150 and receive a free registration $35 (Youth 12 & under free) <https://doingitfordad.org/> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 335993942 | Car Free YYJ | 2019-06-16 | 11:00 am | 2019-06-16 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 10:36 am | 2019-06-13 4:31 pm | Held every year on Father’s Day and taking over nine city blocks, our day long celebration includes five stages with live entertainment, a 4,000 square foot park on Douglas Street, multiple all-ages licensed food and beverage areas, a 19+ Beer Garden, more than 400 local artists and makers as well as activations created by local businesses and organizations. Car Free YYJ is also honoured to host the First Peoples’ Festival which presents a complete day of programming, vendors and food in celebration of Canada’s First Peoples’ culture. ho's playing the Main Stage this year? Check out the schedule below: 11:00am -[Le La La Dancers](https://do250.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b2323e265ffe982a3a504c633&id=f0b7ffb9dc&e=937e593da3) 12:15pm - [Trophy Dad](https://do250.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b2323e265ffe982a3a504c633&id=5555466a81&e=937e593da3) 1:20pm - [Paint The Town Red](https://do250.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b2323e265ffe982a3a504c633&id=3c8ffaf8ee&e=937e593da3) 2:30pm - [The Soul Shakers](https://do250.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b2323e265ffe982a3a504c633&id=d4055332ef&e=937e593da3) 3:40pm - [Elli Hart & The Dirty Mountain](https://do250.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b2323e265ffe982a3a504c633&id=7a757614d8&e=937e593da3) 4:50pm - [Adrian Chalifour with Tower & Trees](https://do250.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b2323e265ffe982a3a504c633&id=08a8e652ff&e=937e593da3) More information: <https://www.carfreeyyj.ca/> Volunteer Roles: Site Crew, Green Team, Info Team, Beverage Server Email: <volunteer@atomiqueproductions.com> https://airtable.com/shrWWLfqE8F0JW027 |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 358469848 | Victoria Beer Run | 2019-06-16 | 11:00 am | 2019-06-16 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-05-22 6:45 am | Love running? Love beer? Yeah you do! Why not throw ‘em together and celebrate with us at The Canada Beer Run, returning this year now in Ottawa, Toronto, Halifax, Kitchener/Waterloo, Vancouver, Calgary, Saskatoon and our newest additions Victoria, Etobicoke and Charlottetown!!! Here’s how it works: we get some awesome breweries to come together for the love of beer, and we share it with you! Participants begin in waves every 30 minutes (75-125 in each of our 4 waves) and run from brewery to brewery, stopping at each for 20 minutes to sample a delicious bit of what’s on tap. Each wave has “Beer Bunnies” to make sure you follow the right route and arrive and depart each brewery in a timely fashion. The Beer Run is meant to be non-competitive, fun and a tad ridiculous. We encourage costumes of all kinds ([check our FB page for examples](https://www.facebook.com/ottawabeerrun?ref=hl)) and suggest bringing your best buds with you. When registering, be sure to pick the same wave so you can all run together! With limited registrations and a whole load of fun, we suggest registering today before missing out on this epic, wild, refreshing, unique running event! OUR NATIONAL CHARITY OF CHOICE New this year!! We have chosen the Canadian Mental Health Association - CMHA as our National Charity, $5.00 from every registration will go to grassroots programs in your community. Our challenge to YOU, is to match or surpass this contribution at check out. Even if your not a runner you can still donate by [clicking here.](https://canadabeerrun.ca/pages/our-charity) $66.49 Registration and more information: <https://canadabeerrun.ca/products/victoria-beer-run> |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 371550266 | Car Free Day at the Strath Stage | 2019-06-16 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-16 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-08 2:16 pm | The Strath Stage is back! Get groovy with DJ Murge & the Golden Era, Band of Rascals, Looelle, and Stevie Wise & the Big Feelings plus a BBQ and beverage garden featuring Hoyne Brewing Company. Full menu available soon. Beverage garden and BBQ is 19+. Must have two pieces of valid I.D. Sticky Wicket, Clubhouse, Games Room, Big Bad John's and Rooftop Patio will be open for regular business. 12:30pm Looelle 1:30pm Stevie Wise & the Big Feelings 2:50pm Band of Rascals 4:10pm DJ Murge & the Golden Era[](https://www.facebook.com/events/336516880359981/) <http://strathconahotel.com/events/the-strath-stage-at-car-free-yyj/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 358479917 | Demo: Graphite 101: Simple Techniques for Creating Beautiful Landscape Drawings with Rachel Hellner | 2019-06-16 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-16 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until June 18, 2019 | 2019-06-17 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190618T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-22 7:02 am | 2019-05-22 7:03 am | Build your skills in plein air sketching and graphite techniques with Rachel Hellner! This workshop will offer simple techniques for creating light and depth in graphite drawings, particularly for use with plein air sketching. Rachel will demonstrate ways to build drawings by layering graphite combined with erasing. Participants will have an opportunity to engage with the materials and techniques. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. <https://opusartsupplies.com/how/demos/graphite-101-simple-techniques-for-creating-beautiful-landscape-drawings-0> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||
| 366315249 | Father's Day Crafternoon | 2019-06-16 | 1:00 pm | 2019-06-16 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-02 8:29 am | 2019-06-02 8:31 am | Join us on June 16th for our Father's Day family crafternoon! This event is designed to bring all generations together for a fun afternoon of crafting. We will have stations set up to make bowties and patches as well as needle felting. There's lots of choice and room for creativity! Cost is per person and includes all materials. Please note this is NOT a sewing machine class, but if you do have sewing machine experience you are welcome to use the machines here. If you've never sewn by hand before, we can help you get started! All materials and tools are provided to use during this workshop. Tea will be served as part of this workshop and if you're planning to bring a snack, please keep it peanut free! $20 Tickets and more information: <https://themakehouse.configio.com/pd/1770/fathers-day-crafternoon> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 372077501 | Gumboot Kids' Live Show with Jessie Farrell | 2019-06-16 | 1:30 pm | 2019-06-16 | 2:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-09 8:13 am | Join Juno-Award winning artist **[Jessie Farrell](http://www.jessiefarrell.com/)**, with Scout & Daisy, as she sings songs from the hit CBC Kids' show, **[The Gumboot Kids](https://gumbootkids.com/)** and her Sparkle & Shine album. Be sure to come early to hang out with Scout and Daisy before the show, and bring your cameras and phones for photos! At the show, families can also purchase Jessie's CDs and the Gumboot Kids' Scout & Daisy stuffies**.** Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime, and characters will mingle with the kids until 5 minutes prior to the start of the show. The concert will run for 45 minutes of singing & dancing family fun! Special thanks to our supporters - [FACTOR](http://www.factor.ca) (with support from Canada's private radio broadcasters), [CBC Kids](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWCOoCApFUtccYENOYeL1uw), [Imagine Create Media](http://www.imaginecreatemedia.com), [The Shaw Rocket Fund](https://rocketfund.ca/), [Creative BC](https://www.creativebc.com/), [FreeYumm](http://www.freeyumm.com/), Storyoga and [Healthy Family Media](http://healthyfamilymedia.com/). **TICKET PRICING**: **General Admission Adults** - $20 + tax online ($25 at the door, subject to availability) **General Admission Children (aged 3 - 14)** - $15 + tax online ($20 at the door, subject to availability) **Children (under 3)** - FREE (complimentary ticket is required.) **Family Pack (for up to 2 adults and 4 kids under the age of 14)** - $60 + tax ($75 at the door, subject to availability) Limited tickets available for each show. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/130pm-victoria-gumboot-kids-live-show-with-jessie-farrell-tickets-62229130003> Online ticket sales close 24 hours prior to the start of the show. **PLEASE NOTE**: 1. The show provides a limited amount of chaired seating, as well as floor seating on the ground in front of the performance. If you require chair seating, it is suggested that you arrive early to save your spot. 2. Everyone needs a ticket to enter, so for children under 3 years old, please be sure to select their free ticket as part of your ticket order. 3. Order online now, as prices go up at the door, and are subject to availability. Any questions or for groups of 10+ people, please contact: <hello@imaginecreatemedia.com>. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 365708944 | Family Sundays at AGGV | 2019-06-16 | 2:00 pm | 2019-06-16 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-01 9:45 am | Inspired by Summer Solstice – Bring your dad! Joins us for an afternoon of fun hands-on activities and come and explore our new exhibitions! Family Sunday happens every third Sunday of the month October – June, and is an afternoon of exploring hands-on art-making and ideas for all ages. This recurring program often features special guests like storytellers, artists, performers or musicians. Family Sunday is included with admission \*OR\* ask us about family membership! We are pleased to offer discounted admission to military families and complimentary admission to Indigenous peoples. <https://aggv.ca/about/visit/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 358480008 | Demo: Graphite 101: Simple Techniques for Creating Beautiful Landscape Drawings with Rachel Hellner | 2019-06-16 | 2:30 pm | 2019-06-16 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-22 7:03 am | Build your skills in plein air sketching and graphite techniques with Rachel Hellner! This workshop will offer simple techniques for creating light and depth in graphite drawings, particularly for use with plein air sketching. Rachel will demonstrate ways to build drawings by layering graphite combined with erasing. Participants will have an opportunity to engage with the materials and techniques. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. <https://opusartsupplies.com/how/demos/graphite-101-simple-techniques-for-creating-beautiful-landscape-drawings-0> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 362954163 | The Grizzlies | 2019-06-16 | 4:45 pm | 2019-06-16 | 6:28 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:34 pm | It’s a dangerous business these days to try to tell stories of another culture, especially one as historically marginalized as that of Canada’s Inuit people. And the tear-jerking tale here—based on a true story about a teacher from down south who uses lacrosse to bring together Nunavut teens reeling from a rash of suicides—is suffused with possible landmines, from the white-saviour complex to exploitation of tragedy. But, working with Inuit producers and a cast studded with locals whose confidence and spirit belie their lack of experience (as well as U.S. actor Ben Schnetzer), first-time feature director Miranda de Pencier delivers a crowd-pleasing (if sometimes clunky) drama. –Globe and Mail “The stakes of winning versus losing are rarely this high, and the outcome rarely this satisfying.” –North Shore News UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 363493655 | Halston | 2019-06-16 | 5:30 pm | 2019-06-16 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until June 21, 2019 | 2019-06-21 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190621T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-29 9:01 am | 2019-05-29 9:02 am | Victoria Premiere Sex, drugs, glamour, disco, and fashion: New York City in the 1970s was the playground for artists and mavens looking to break rules and live free. It’s also where American’s first iconic fashion designer, Halston was at the top of his game and the king of his own fashion empire until things began to fall apart at the seams. What happened to the man behind the sunglasses? From the director of *Dior and I* (2014) comes the latest in fashion documentaries that proves sometimes success comes at a price. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/halston/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 336125272 | Urban Beatz & Cutz 2 | 2019-06-16 | 6:00 pm | 2019-06-16 | 11:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 2:18 pm | 2019-05-01 8:19 am | This evening event is a positive environment to watch talented barbers compete for top prizes. Including performances by Mr.ESQ, Dansko hip hop dancers, Dj Big Dirt and winners of the teen talent competition. Tattoo Zoo will be on location offering Tattoos at the event . Partial proceeds of this event will go to support teen programs at the Quadra village Center. Starting at $35 Tickets available [here](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/urban-beatz-and-cutz-2-tickets-54571013370?ref=ebtn). Volunteer information: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100), Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||
| 372077709 | SKAM School Spring Showcase | 2019-06-16 | 6:30 pm | 2019-06-16 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-09 8:14 am | SKAM's annual Spring Showcase features performances from all students over the age of 9. This is a chance for students to get a sense of what it feels like to perform on a big stage with lights and sound. Featuring Improv, Scene Study, Act 2, Act 2 for Home Learners, the Advanced Actors Company and Acting for Film and TV! We are always blown away by what these groups create together! Date: Sunday June 16th Lobby opens at 5:30 Auditorium opens at 6:00pm SHOW: 6:30pm Tickets: $15 - Adults $12 - Students and Seniors <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/skam-school-spring-showcase-tickets-62742016059> \*\* If you can't afford this, please send a note to <Kathleen@skam.ca>. No family member will be turned away at the door. Accessibility: The Metro Studio is wheelchair accessible and has two all-gender washrooms and a wheelchair accessible washroom on the ground floor. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 362954164 | The Grizzlies | 2019-06-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-16 | 8:43 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:34 pm | It’s a dangerous business these days to try to tell stories of another culture, especially one as historically marginalized as that of Canada’s Inuit people. And the tear-jerking tale here—based on a true story about a teacher from down south who uses lacrosse to bring together Nunavut teens reeling from a rash of suicides—is suffused with possible landmines, from the white-saviour complex to exploitation of tragedy. But, working with Inuit producers and a cast studded with locals whose confidence and spirit belie their lack of experience (as well as U.S. actor Ben Schnetzer), first-time feature director Miranda de Pencier delivers a crowd-pleasing (if sometimes clunky) drama. –Globe and Mail “The stakes of winning versus losing are rarely this high, and the outcome rarely this satisfying.” –North Shore News UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374682366 | Hail Satan? | 2019-06-16 | 7:45 pm | 2019-06-16 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-12 10:07 am | Victoria Premiere! The devil’s work is never done: meet modern-day Satanists and their tireless crusade for legitimacy, and preserving the separation of church and state. After making waves at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, this witty and insightful critical favourite (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) comes the Vic for its Victoria premiere! $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hail-satan/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 371548725 | Capstone Symposium 2019 | 2019-06-17 | 8:00 am | 2019-06-17 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-08 2:11 pm | The Capstone Symposium is an annual showcase of the outstanding technical and professional expertise of Camosun College Information and Computer Systems (ICS) graduates. Working with local businesses, teams of ICS students offer their skills to develop innovative solutions for unique business challenges. To showcase project achievements, the graduating class is hosting a Symposium on Monday, June 17 at the Hotel Grand Pacific, located at 463 Belleville St**.** The guest speakers featured at this year’s Capstone Symposium include: Brandon Ellis – Senior Director of Technology at Checkfront; as well as Ryan Bluemel – Senior Security Analyst at BC Public Service. Visit our website for more information: [capstone.camosun.bc.ca](http://capstone.camosun.bc.ca) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 377125459 | Raw Meat Info Night | 2019-06-17 | 6:00 pm | 2019-06-17 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-15 7:52 am | 2019-06-15 7:52 am | The Eves of Destruction are recruiting! Raw Meat is an opportunity for those who have never been out on skates, who are not so great on skates, and even those who are already fabulous on skates, to be introduced to roller derby! Are you a fan of playing smarter and not harder? Join our officiating crew! We have spots for on and off-skates officials. No experience necessary! At this info session you will hear from some of our players and officials and we'll tell you all about what you need to get started, plus we'll answer any burning questions that you may have for us. Join us at Logan's Pub and find out about all things derby! (info only, no skating required!) Bring a pen and paper, we'll be throwing a lotta info at you! \--------------------- All Gender Identities are welcome to go through our Raw and Fresh Meat programs, and stay as a volunteer, NSO, or official. However, once a skater is bench marked and ready to play, they must fall under the Eves of Destruction’s gender policy, which aligns with the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). The policy states that an individual who identifies as a cis-gender woman, a trans woman, intersex woman, and/or gender expansive may skate with the league if women’s flat track roller derby is the version and composition of roller derby with which they most closely identify. This program, and our adult teams, are for skaters 19+. However, if you, or someone you know, is under the age of 19 and interested in Roller Derby, they can contact the Eves of Destruction Junior team, The Rotten Apples. The Apples take new skaters all year long and are a gender-inclusive team, meaning all gender identities are welcome to join the team :) Email eodrotten.apples@gmail.com Want to get in on the roller derby action but can't make it to this info session? Email us at eodfreshmeat@gmail.com and we'll give you all the details on joining us! Again, this is just an INFO session, Raw Meat will be starting in July 2019, so you've got time to get organized ;) <https://www.facebook.com/events/520236158514010/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 362954165 | The Grizzlies | 2019-06-17 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-17 | 8:43 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:34 pm | It’s a dangerous business these days to try to tell stories of another culture, especially one as historically marginalized as that of Canada’s Inuit people. And the tear-jerking tale here—based on a true story about a teacher from down south who uses lacrosse to bring together Nunavut teens reeling from a rash of suicides—is suffused with possible landmines, from the white-saviour complex to exploitation of tragedy. But, working with Inuit producers and a cast studded with locals whose confidence and spirit belie their lack of experience (as well as U.S. actor Ben Schnetzer), first-time feature director Miranda de Pencier delivers a crowd-pleasing (if sometimes clunky) drama. –Globe and Mail “The stakes of winning versus losing are rarely this high, and the outcome rarely this satisfying.” –North Shore News UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374683427 | Peterloo | 2019-06-17 | 7:45 pm | 2019-06-17 | 10:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until June 21, 2019 | 2019-06-21 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190621T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-12 10:09 am | 2019-06-12 10:09 am | Victoria Premiere Liberty or death! On its 200th anniversary, Mike Leigh (*Secrets and Lies, Mr. Turner*), famed for his incisive looks at the UK working class, now takes on this gritty retelling of the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre—one of the bloodiest events to take place on UK soil where the British military attacked a peaceful pro-democracy rally. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/peterloo/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 362954166 | The Grizzlies | 2019-06-17 | 9:10 pm | 2019-06-17 | 10:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:34 pm | It’s a dangerous business these days to try to tell stories of another culture, especially one as historically marginalized as that of Canada’s Inuit people. And the tear-jerking tale here—based on a true story about a teacher from down south who uses lacrosse to bring together Nunavut teens reeling from a rash of suicides—is suffused with possible landmines, from the white-saviour complex to exploitation of tragedy. But, working with Inuit producers and a cast studded with locals whose confidence and spirit belie their lack of experience (as well as U.S. actor Ben Schnetzer), first-time feature director Miranda de Pencier delivers a crowd-pleasing (if sometimes clunky) drama. –Globe and Mail “The stakes of winning versus losing are rarely this high, and the outcome rarely this satisfying.” –North Shore News UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374746532 | UVic Peloton - Ride to Conquer Cancer BBQ Fundraiser | 2019-06-18 | 11:30 am | 2019-06-18 | 1:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-06-12 11:46 am | Come and join the team on the Mystic Market Patio at a summer BBQ! $15 gets you a burger, chips and drink. It’s all part of the UVic Peloton’s fundraising efforts as part of the Ride to Conquer Cancer! Tickets can be purchased at any kiosk in Mystic Market and all proceeds to go support the team. More information: [https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/date/20190618/event\_id/42291](https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/date/20190618/event_id/42291) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 349058347 | Growing Schools: Vic High Farm & Food Studies Classes | 2019-06-18 | 11:45 am | 2019-06-18 | 3:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Read-only | 2019-05-09 10:13 am | The [Growing Schools Program](http://lifecyclesproject.ca/our-projects/growing-schools/) is kicking into gear this spring season and is seeking help with our elementary and secondary school garden programs! If you enjoy working outdoors with young people, gardening up a storm, exploring more about food security and production, as well as other environmental education topics, then this program is for you! Growing Schools is working closely with teachers and students across the CRD to support school gardening fun this year. Join us as we facilitate hands-on workshops, farm and garden work parties, and other amazing projects. For more information, please contact <shereen@lifecyclesproject.ca> ======== Mason Street Farm manages this innovative project and operates a 8500 square foot farm at Vic High. This farm is delivering "education through cultivation" by engaging students in growing, processing, and marketing the food that is produced on site. This cutting edge social enterprise is working with School District 61 to pilot a schoolyard farming model that links urban food production, education, and youth mentorship. Growing Schools will be working with Mason Street Farm to support weekly educational programming with two Food Studies classes at this site. Volunteer with LifeCycles: <http://lifecyclesproject.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 364554612 | Crafternoons in the Square – Hand Lettering on Wooden Signs | 2019-06-18 | 5:15 pm | 2019-06-18 | 6:15 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday until August 21, 2019 | 2019-08-21 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20190821T065959Z;BYDAY=3TU | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:30 pm | 2019-05-30 5:30 pm | A free guided workshop where you will learn how to create your own wooden accent home décor piece using carbon transfer stencils. All supplies are included. Space and supplies are limited, so make sure you arrive early to secure your spot | Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 364563088 | Sweet Succulent Success | 2019-06-18 | 5:30 pm | 2019-06-18 | 6:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday until September 1, 2019 | 2019-09-01 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20190901T065959Z;BYDAY=3TU | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:38 pm | A 60-minute experience where participants (ages eight and up) can create a tin can succulent planter. You’ll get step-by-step instructions on how to prepare soil, select succulents and provide proper care for them. Space and supplies are limited, so make sure you arrive early to secure your spot. | Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 359699106 | Walking The Camino De Santiago with Gina Amato | 2019-06-18 | 6:00 pm | 2019-06-18 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-23 8:15 pm | You Are Invited To An Exclusive Event! Join us and G Adventures to learn more about our Camino De Santiago walking tour hosted by Gina Amato! This incredible 10-day adventure begins on May 10, 2020, with two days of exploration in vibrant Madrid. Then continue to the picturesque municipality of Sarria to begin your own once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage, along the final 100 km of the famed Camino. Finish your walk at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, celebrating your accomplishment with fellow pilgrims from all over the world! RSVP – limited seating: rsvp@departurestravel.com Ph: 250.999.9800 or 250.595.1161 |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 362954167 | Frida | 2019-06-18 | 6:45 pm | 2019-06-18 | 8:48 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:34 pm | A passion project for actress Salma Hayek, who spent seven years trying to get the movie made (and would eventually earn an Academy Award nomination for her performance) this biopic of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo follows her difficult but inspiring path from the early 1920s into the 1950s. Directed with appropriately vivid aplomb by Julie Taymor (famous for the original stage production of The Lion King), Frida has plenty to say about a life of political conviction and bohemian fervour: Kahlo’s tempestuous marriage to Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina) doesn’t preclude trysts with Leon Trostky (Geoffrey Rush), Josephine Baker, et al, but more striking still are the spectacular paintings. –Vancouver International Film Festival “There’s no denying Hayek’s incendiary performance.” –Toronto Star UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 353376057 | Julie Paul presents "Meteorites" | 2019-06-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-18 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-14 5:22 pm | Prepare to be wowed, short story fans! Julie Paul, Victoria local and one of Canada's most celebrated short story authors, will be presenting her latest collection on June 18th. Join us in-store at 7:00 PM and dive into "Meteorites," the enthralling set of stories that will introduce you to a breadth of fascinatingly real characters and the surprising changes and circumstances they must face. More information: <https://www.bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 364513541 | Emergency Preparedness Workshop | 2019-06-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-18 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-05-30 4:45 pm | Are you prepared for an emergency? Register for a free, 90-minute workshop to learn what it will take for you and your family to be prepared for a power outage, winter storm or a natural disaster such as an earthquake or tsunami. Depending on the emergency, your family needs to be prepared with enough food, water, medication and supplies to cope up to seven days without outside assistance. Learn about the hazards that can affect Victoria, what to include in your home emergency kit, what you can do to minimize injury and protect your home from an earthquake, and how to reunite with loved ones after a disaster. To register for this free workshop, call 250.920.3373 or e-mail <emvic@victoria.ca>. For more tips on what to include in an emergency kit: [www.VictoriaReady.ca](http://www.victoriaready.ca/). |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 363493725 | Halston | 2019-06-18 | 7:45 pm | 2019-06-18 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-05-29 9:01 am | Victoria Premiere Sex, drugs, glamour, disco, and fashion: New York City in the 1970s was the playground for artists and mavens looking to break rules and live free. It’s also where American’s first iconic fashion designer, Halston was at the top of his game and the king of his own fashion empire until things began to fall apart at the seams. What happened to the man behind the sunglasses? From the director of *Dior and I* (2014) comes the latest in fashion documentaries that proves sometimes success comes at a price. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/halston/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 338507125 | 18 Piece Island Big Band Jazz | 2019-06-18 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-18 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-26 11:17 am | 2019-04-28 12:53 pm | An evening of big band Jazz featuring 96 year old Jerry Bryant on vocals An evening of classic big band Jazz and modern adaptations for the whole family. $10 All Ages <https://hermannsjazz.com/show/482607/view> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 362954168 | Frida | 2019-06-18 | 9:10 pm | 2019-06-18 | 11:13 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:34 pm | A passion project for actress Salma Hayek, who spent seven years trying to get the movie made (and would eventually earn an Academy Award nomination for her performance) this biopic of the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo follows her difficult but inspiring path from the early 1920s into the 1950s. Directed with appropriately vivid aplomb by Julie Taymor (famous for the original stage production of The Lion King), Frida has plenty to say about a life of political conviction and bohemian fervour: Kahlo’s tempestuous marriage to Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina) doesn’t preclude trysts with Leon Trostky (Geoffrey Rush), Josephine Baker, et al, but more striking still are the spectacular paintings. –Vancouver International Film Festival “There’s no denying Hayek’s incendiary performance.” –Toronto Star UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 336252376 | Survive Strive Thrive 2019 | 2019-06-19 | 8:00 am | 2019-06-19 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 7:11 pm | 2019-05-01 9:12 am | SST is a FREE one-day (8 hours total) annual conference, held in conjunction with Brain Injury Awareness month. The purpose of SST is to provide education to healthcare professionals, students, and families and survivors living with a brain injury on the best practices, challenges and solutions when living with a brain injury. The theme for SST 2019 is Brain Injury, Mental Health, & Addiction. **Registration opens at 8:00 am. Program begins at 9:00 am and concludes at 4:00 pm.** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/survive-strive-thrive-2019-tickets-56445615355?aff=ebdssbdestsearch>** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 378906273 | Drop-In: Innovation Mindset | 2019-06-19 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-19 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-17 3:07 pm | Innovation may just be the hottest buzz word around these days. But what does it really mean? How does someone “be innovative”? Join Engr. Shelby Hart for a one hour lunch and learn on June 19th from 12-1pm at KWENCH. Shelby will dive into the fundamentals of innovation and deliver several tools and trick for getting into the right mindset, and making innovation work – for you! Free, public, drop-in! |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 363493758 | Halston | 2019-06-19 | 3:30 pm | 2019-06-19 | 5:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-05-29 9:02 am | Victoria Premiere Sex, drugs, glamour, disco, and fashion: New York City in the 1970s was the playground for artists and mavens looking to break rules and live free. It’s also where American’s first iconic fashion designer, Halston was at the top of his game and the king of his own fashion empire until things began to fall apart at the seams. What happened to the man behind the sunglasses? From the director of *Dior and I* (2014) comes the latest in fashion documentaries that proves sometimes success comes at a price. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/halston/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 369792277 | Afternoon Art-ivism | 2019-06-19 | 4:00 pm | 2019-06-19 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Every 14 days until July 17, 2019 | 2019-07-17 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=14;UNTIL=20190717T065959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-06 9:20 am | 2019-07-14 9:06 am | \*\*\*The best way to predict the future is to create it\*\*\* Drop-in | Supplies provided | A new theme each time! Every 2nd Wednesday beginning on June 19th, Creative Revolution: Collective Arts for Climate Justice will be hosting a drop-in afternoon of artivism with our friends at the Victoria Event Centre. This is a fun afternoon of offline, hands-on, community-driven art with all supplies provided (by donation). Drop-in anytime between 4-6PM every second Wednesday, unless otherwise posted! Each week we'll be working on something new to support the efforts of grassroots activists and cultural community associations that work overtime to address the current crises that we're facing together. This will range from workshops on creative direct-action to lessons in traditional arts practices, to using wood-cut prints, to building giant puppets and banners for rallies, to re-imagining the city's design, to planning for a dance flash-mob, to anything that might creatively empower us. \*Let us host your art workshop!\* If you are an artist, organization, creative mastermind or an individual that would like to partner with us on a theme, please contact anna@islandsolidarity.org. We are just getting started and are keen to collaborate with you. Come and play, no prior experience is necessary! \--- This event is taking place on Lkwungen territory and the lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation. This event is not intended to generate profit from sales and intends to not discriminate based on inaccess to a living wage. We aim to hold space together in ways that create feelings of safety, freedom and respect and we are open to hearing feedback about how those aims might be better acted upon, please contact anna@islandsolidarity.org with any of your thoughts or questions with regard to this, thank you. About Creative Revolution: Collective Arts for Climate Justice: Through arts-focused organizing, skill building and collaborative action, we’re working to spark and nurture the empowerment and resilience required in our community to prevent and respond to complex social and ecological crises. We are currently in the process of seeking a long-term space, and appreciate the Victoria Event Center for allowing us to host these artivst afternoons. For more information about who we are and the many exciting projects we're involved in around town please visit our main page. Accessibility Information: \- The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. \- Detailed venue accessibility info is available at <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> \- Washrooms are for all genders. \*\*\*Upcoming Community Discussion: <https://www.facebook.com/events/744711019259831/> Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 340017950 | Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival 20th Anniversary Free Kickoff Show: Chainska Brassika , The Leg-Up Program, Meryem Saci, Brehdren | 2019-06-19 | 4:00 pm | 2019-06-19 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 3:44 pm | 2019-05-01 9:12 am | [Chainska Brassika ](http://victoriaskafest.ca/artist/751352/view), [The Leg-Up Program](http://victoriaskafest.ca/artist/412110/view), [Meryem Saci](http://victoriaskafest.ca/artist/751353/view), [Brehdren](http://victoriaskafest.ca/artist/184119/view) More information: <http://victoriaskafest.ca/schedule> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 363540004 | Picnic in the Gardens | 2019-06-19 | 5:00 pm | 2019-06-19 | 8:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday until August 29, 2019 | 2019-08-29 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20190829T065959Z;BYDAY=3WE | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-29 10:21 am | 2019-05-29 10:23 am | The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you. The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games – it will be a wonderful evening. <https://hcp.ca/event/may-picnic-night-2/> If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a **Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles**. Classes run from **5:30pm – 7:30pm**. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot – 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group. Volunteer with The HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 343636956 | June YES Free Mixer: The Strathcona Hotel Rooftop | 2019-06-19 | 5:00 pm | 2019-06-19 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-02 9:26 pm | Join us on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at The Strathcona Hotel Rooftop for our next free mixer! Our free mixers – open to YES Members and non-members – are a great way to mix, mingle and network with local entrepreneurs and professionals!! • Your Entrepreneurial Society – Victoria, BC supports and connects growing local businesses in Greater Victoria and all over Vancouver Island. For more information about YES, or if you would like to become a member, email Janelle admin@victoriayesgroup.com. • See you there! |
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| 366334258 | Green New Deal Barnstorm! | 2019-06-19 | 6:30 pm | 2019-06-19 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-02 9:20 am | We had a town hall, and now it's time to organize: Save the date!: On June 19th we are having a mass organizing meeting at First Met Church to work towards a Green New Deal in Greater Victoria, Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ territories. We will update this page with more details soon! \~~~ The Green New Deal is a bold vision for tackling climate change and inequality at the same time. That means totally re-organizing our economy to run on 100% renewable energy, creating millions of jobs, respecting the rights, title, and sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples, and enshrining dignity, justice, and equity for all. This event is a collaboration between local groups and independent organizers. Groups include: Rise and Resist Social Environmental Alliance Canadian Union of Postal Workers 850 Youth for Climate First Metropolitan United Church Rethinking Economics Victoria Women's March Canada: Victoria Chapter <https://www.facebook.com/events/2194084834010257/> |
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| 356366352 | Love Your Neighbour Benefit Concert | 2019-06-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-19 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-19 7:46 am | A fundraising event for Avodah Social Action Group, serving Victoria's most vulnerable communities ## About this Event Enjoy the high energy band "The Klezbians" and Canada's first and only Maggidah (jewish storyteller) Shoshana Litman, as well as tasty traditional treats, to help Avodah fundraise in support of its work of tikkun olam - "repair the world" $20 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/love-your-neighbour-benefit-concert-tickets-62055764462> |
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| 358555784 | Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student's Journey | 2019-06-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-19 | 8:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-05-22 9:11 am | You are invited to a special one night only screening of IYENGAR in Victoria. Classification: PG, sexual language. - General Admission: $14.50 - Additional booking fee of $1.50 per ticket. - (Includes all applicable taxes) <https://tickets.demand.film/event/7635> |
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| 362954169 | High Life | 2019-06-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-19 | 8:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:34 pm | Robert Pattinson stars as Monte, a convicted killer who’s sent into space as part of a futuristic fertility experiment\\; the scientist-sorceress in charge is Dr. Dibs (Juliette Binoche), a chilly temptress in a lab coat, who happens to harbor her own criminal secret. High Life is a work of dystopian science fiction, unsettling by design: The facility that houses Monte, Dr. Dibs and the other prisoner-subjects (they include André Benjamin) is a drab, cube-like structure, floating dismally through space. But in Denis’s vision—and as shot by cinematographer Yorick Le Saux—it’s an image of stark, lonely beauty, a metaphor for the desolation felt by the misfits locked inside. High Life is a chilly, ruminative film, brilliant if not exactly likable. But Pattinson, the movie’s thumping heart, is superb: his face alone is a star map of tenderness, suspicion and ruthlessness. In this sometimes alienating movie, he lays a trail for us to follow, sticking close by our side right to the end. –Time Magazine “Claire Denis is one of our greatest living filmmakers, but if you’re new to her work, the elliptical syntax and dreamlike intensity of her filmmaking might well leave you feeling perplexed—or seduced, or a queasy mix of both.” –The Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
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| 374707419 | Indie Film Series @ Capitol 6: Tomorrow Man | 2019-06-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-19 | 8:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-12 10:44 am | Ed Hemsler spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come. Ronnie Meisner spends her life shopping for things she may never use. In a small town somewhere in America, these two people will try to find love while trying not to get lost in each other's stuff. $13.50 Tickets and more information: [http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=Indie\_Film\_Series\_The\_Tomorrow\_Man](http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=Indie_Film_Series_The_Tomorrow_Man) |
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| 374691971 | Knock Down the House: A Panel and Movie Showing | 2019-06-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-19 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-12 10:22 am | Join us for a movie night and discussion of women in municipal politics here in the Capital Regional District on Wednesday, June 19 at the Victoria Event Centre! Together Victoria welcomes some incredible local women in politics (to be announced shortly!) for a discussion about their experiences running for election, sitting on council and everything in between. Following the brief discussion from the panel, we will show Knock Down the House, the new documentary that follows Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amy Vilela, Cori Bush, and Paula Jean Swearengin, four progressive Democrats who decided to run for Congress in the 2018 United States midterm elections. Entry by donation – no one turned away for lack of funds. Snacks and beverages can be purchased at this event. More information: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/event/knock-down-the-house-a-panel-and-movie-showing/> Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 391549557 | 🎤 Mainstage Open Mic | 2019-06-19 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-19 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=3WE | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 11:27 am | 2019-10-28 11:10 am | 1st and 3rd Wednesday OF EVERY MONTH FREE - The list goes up by 7:30pm. Open Mic starts at 8pm ! <http://www.loganspub.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 362954170 | High Life | 2019-06-19 | 9:15 pm | 2019-06-19 | 11:08 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:35 pm | Robert Pattinson stars as Monte, a convicted killer who’s sent into space as part of a futuristic fertility experiment\\; the scientist-sorceress in charge is Dr. Dibs (Juliette Binoche), a chilly temptress in a lab coat, who happens to harbor her own criminal secret. High Life is a work of dystopian science fiction, unsettling by design: The facility that houses Monte, Dr. Dibs and the other prisoner-subjects (they include André Benjamin) is a drab, cube-like structure, floating dismally through space. But in Denis’s vision—and as shot by cinematographer Yorick Le Saux—it’s an image of stark, lonely beauty, a metaphor for the desolation felt by the misfits locked inside. High Life is a chilly, ruminative film, brilliant if not exactly likable. But Pattinson, the movie’s thumping heart, is superb: his face alone is a star map of tenderness, suspicion and ruthlessness. In this sometimes alienating movie, he lays a trail for us to follow, sticking close by our side right to the end. –Time Magazine “Claire Denis is one of our greatest living filmmakers, but if you’re new to her work, the elliptical syntax and dreamlike intensity of her filmmaking might well leave you feeling perplexed—or seduced, or a queasy mix of both.” –The Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 340020211 | Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival: Dub Pistols (DJ Set), Mat the Alien, Greenlaw | 2019-06-19 | 9:30 pm | 2019-06-20 | 1:30 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 3:48 pm | 2019-04-29 8:44 am | $17.50-$25 Tickets and more information: <http://victoriaskafest.ca/schedule> |
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| 379910398 | World Refugee Day 2019 - Flag Raising | 2019-06-20 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-20 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-18 5:50 pm | Free event! \- Proclamation of United Nation’s World Refugee Day \- Speakers \- Choir performance \- Paddle Welcome Dance by the Lekwungen Traditional Dancers - - Flag-raising Thu, 12pm – 1pm Victoria City Hall 1 Centennial Square |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 364618785 | Movie & Popcorn: Ben is Back | 2019-06-20 | 2:00 pm | 2019-06-20 | 3:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-05-30 7:07 pm |  <https://jamesbaynewhorizons.weebly.com/upcoming-events.html> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 372070512 | A Change of Mind (Documentary) Screening | 2019-06-20 | 2:30 pm | 2019-06-20 | 4:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-09 7:54 am | *A Change of Mind* by Award Winning Producer & Filmmaker, Hilary Pryor Concussions resulting from contact sports are a hot topic today but only 20% of the more than 1.7 million traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occurring annually in the US are attributable to sports. While no two TBIs are alike, certain after effects are common: exhaustion, lack of focus, short term memory loss, emotional lability, lack of inhibition leading to socially inappropriate behaviour, inability to concentrate and/or follow instruction, mood swings, depression, hearing voices... And they take their toll. Derrick suffered his first concussions as a young boy who loved to box, but it was head injury from a car accident that assured his downward spiral into addictions and crime. According to recent surveys, 60-80% of the prison population and 53% of the homeless have suffered brain injuries. After brain injury, 90% of marriages end in divorce, ‘self- medication’ though substance abuse is rampant and the suicide rate increases fourfold. The resulting cost to society is immeasurable. And yet once the brain injury survivor leaves hospital there is very little help out there. Following Derrick’s inspiring story and those of other brain injury survivors, *A Change of Mind* demonstrates how broken lives can be re-built and damaged brains refreshed, through new approaches to helping survivors, through science and through a change in societal attitudes and legal reforms. “We can pay now to help survivors of brain injury – or pay so much later”. **Limited Seating Available.** **Location: Fine Arts Building** **Room: FIA 103** **Parking: Lot 6** **Doors open for seating at 2:45 pm.** **For more information or questions, contact Tori Woodford at [vwoodford@cridge.org ](mailto:vwoodford@cridge.org)** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-change-of-mind-documentary-screening-tickets-62318593591>** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 340020873 | Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival Free Showcase: Salshahall Collective, The Capital Collective, The Bandulus, The Steadies | 2019-06-20 | 4:00 pm | 2019-06-20 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 3:50 pm | 2019-06-20 12:49 pm | Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival 20th Anniversary Night 2 FREE Showcase Thursday, June 20 @ Ship Point (Inner Harbour) Doors 4pm [The Bandulus](https://www.facebook.com/thebandulus/), [Salsahall Collective](https://www.facebook.com/Salsahall-Collective-137465812991777/), [The Capital Collective](https://www.facebook.com/thecapitalcollectiveyyj/), [The Steadies](https://www.facebook.com/thesteadies/) \*This show is FREE, fully licensed and all-ages!\* More information: <http://victoriaskafest.ca/schedule> <https://www.facebook.com/events/164687007803969/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 336072245 | Island Summer Games | 2019-06-21 | 12:00 am | 2019-06-23 | 11:59 pm | 1 | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 12:43 pm | 2019-04-29 8:45 am | The 10th annual Island Summer Games returns to Topaz Park! This 3-day outdoor festival is Vancouver Island’s largest and most unique homegrown sports & entertainment extravaganza of its kind. On top of having a great time spectating bocce, basketball, ball hockey, touch football, soccer, dodgeball, slo pitch and more, you will be supporting our charity of choice Need2. There will also be a live music, food vendors, and a variety of events. Starting at $10 Registration and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/island-summer-games-2019-tickets-55036699249> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100), Entry Fee ($101+) | |||
| 374683515 | Peterloo | 2019-06-20 | 5:00 pm | 2019-06-20 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-12 10:09 am | Victoria Premiere Liberty or death! On its 200th anniversary, Mike Leigh (*Secrets and Lies, Mr. Turner*), famed for his incisive looks at the UK working class, now takes on this gritty retelling of the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre—one of the bloodiest events to take place on UK soil where the British military attacked a peaceful pro-democracy rally. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/peterloo/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 371449377 | A Just Society – Documentary Screening | 2019-06-20 | 6:30 pm | 2019-06-20 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-08 10:16 am | Join us **June 20th 2019 at 1st Metropolitan Church** to view “A Just Society”, a documentary film exploring the complex inter-relations of homelessness and substance use. [Poster here…](https://www.ourplacesociety.com/sites/default/files/poster_a_just_society_ops.pdf) Doors open at 6:30pm, and the film will be followed by a panel discussion around the key issues facing our community as highlighted in the film. **Support this awareness-raising community gathering and galvanize action for change.** **Tickets are by donation on the day**. Come and bring your friends to support active change on this important issue. [sign-up on facebook to let us know you’re coming.](https://www.facebook.com/events/1347228572095378/?notif_t=event_calendar_create¬if_id=1557168196118070) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 375839927 | FOM Concert in the Park | 2019-06-20 | 6:30 pm | 2019-06-20 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-13 5:21 pm | You’re invited to join in the celebrations of 30 years of making music in support of mental health. Live performances by Friends of Music’s own Moodswing Chorus, Ukulelians, Eclectics, Moodswing Orchestra, Minds at Work & the Haywires Country Band. Refreshments served at 6 pm. . . and what’s a 30th Anniversary Celebration without cake? there will be cake. Bring your family and friends to this summer kickoff. See you there. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2441325559446105/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 379969305 | Summer Beers | 2019-06-20 | 6:30 pm | 2019-06-20 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-18 7:11 pm | Explore the world of BEER with the [**Thirsty Writer**](http://www.thirstywriter.com), Joe Wiebe. Once each month, Joe shares insights into a different style of beer with us. Taste through 8 beers in a friendly, relaxed environment, with a maximum of 14 guests per class. All beer fans welcome! June : Summer Beers $20 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-beers-tickets-53616899590> **Why not pick up a SIX PACK OF BEER (Classes)** Everybody loves a six pack - especially when it saves you money! Pick up a Six Pack of our monthly beer classes and save $5 per ticket. That's only $15 for each class. Packs can be purchased [**here**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/six-pack-of-beer-classes-tickets-32604616285), or via email at [wine@vesselliquor.com. ](mailto:wine@vesselliquor.com) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 362954171 | High Life | 2019-06-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-20 | 8:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:35 pm | Robert Pattinson stars as Monte, a convicted killer who’s sent into space as part of a futuristic fertility experiment\\; the scientist-sorceress in charge is Dr. Dibs (Juliette Binoche), a chilly temptress in a lab coat, who happens to harbor her own criminal secret. High Life is a work of dystopian science fiction, unsettling by design: The facility that houses Monte, Dr. Dibs and the other prisoner-subjects (they include André Benjamin) is a drab, cube-like structure, floating dismally through space. But in Denis’s vision—and as shot by cinematographer Yorick Le Saux—it’s an image of stark, lonely beauty, a metaphor for the desolation felt by the misfits locked inside. High Life is a chilly, ruminative film, brilliant if not exactly likable. But Pattinson, the movie’s thumping heart, is superb: his face alone is a star map of tenderness, suspicion and ruthlessness. In this sometimes alienating movie, he lays a trail for us to follow, sticking close by our side right to the end. –Time Magazine “Claire Denis is one of our greatest living filmmakers, but if you’re new to her work, the elliptical syntax and dreamlike intensity of her filmmaking might well leave you feeling perplexed—or seduced, or a queasy mix of both.” –The Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
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| 358456877 | Confabulation YYJ presents: In Concert | 2019-06-20 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-20 | 9:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-22 6:25 am | 2019-05-22 6:26 am | The theme for our show on June 20th is "IN CONCERT: Stories of lasting lyrics, rocking out, resolving discord—or just having the time of your life!" Join your hosts Cassandra Togneri & Carol Lynne Michaels, and hear from six local people sharing their own personal story inspired by this month's theme. What is "Confabulation"? Honest accounts told by the people that lived them—without notes, props or gimmicks. Stories, true as we can tell them. Storyteller line up TBA soon! Submit your story pitch at [confabulation.ca/tellastory](http://confabulation.ca/tellastory) Doors 7pm / Show 7:30pm Tickets $10 (at the door only) <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/event/confabulation-yyj-3/> If you have a story to share for an upcoming theme—let us know! Submit story ideas at [confabulation.ca/tellastory](http://confabulation.ca/tellastory) or email <victoria@confabulation.ca> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 363493844 | Halston | 2019-06-20 | 7:45 pm | 2019-06-20 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-05-29 9:02 am | Victoria Premiere Sex, drugs, glamour, disco, and fashion: New York City in the 1970s was the playground for artists and mavens looking to break rules and live free. It’s also where American’s first iconic fashion designer, Halston was at the top of his game and the king of his own fashion empire until things began to fall apart at the seams. What happened to the man behind the sunglasses? From the director of *Dior and I* (2014) comes the latest in fashion documentaries that proves sometimes success comes at a price. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/halston/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 362954172 | High Life | 2019-06-20 | 9:15 pm | 2019-06-20 | 11:08 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:35 pm | Robert Pattinson stars as Monte, a convicted killer who’s sent into space as part of a futuristic fertility experiment\\; the scientist-sorceress in charge is Dr. Dibs (Juliette Binoche), a chilly temptress in a lab coat, who happens to harbor her own criminal secret. High Life is a work of dystopian science fiction, unsettling by design: The facility that houses Monte, Dr. Dibs and the other prisoner-subjects (they include André Benjamin) is a drab, cube-like structure, floating dismally through space. But in Denis’s vision—and as shot by cinematographer Yorick Le Saux—it’s an image of stark, lonely beauty, a metaphor for the desolation felt by the misfits locked inside. High Life is a chilly, ruminative film, brilliant if not exactly likable. But Pattinson, the movie’s thumping heart, is superb: his face alone is a star map of tenderness, suspicion and ruthlessness. In this sometimes alienating movie, he lays a trail for us to follow, sticking close by our side right to the end. –Time Magazine “Claire Denis is one of our greatest living filmmakers, but if you’re new to her work, the elliptical syntax and dreamlike intensity of her filmmaking might well leave you feeling perplexed—or seduced, or a queasy mix of both.” –The Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 340021184 | Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival: Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Apex Breaks, Stephen Lewis, TecStyleZ | 2019-06-20 | 10:00 pm | 2019-06-21 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 3:52 pm | 2019-04-29 8:45 am | $22.50 - $27 Tickets and more information: <http://victoriaskafest.ca/schedule> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 379908168 | “Share your perspectives” – Taking bold Climate Action in our Community | 2019-06-21 | 9:00 am | 2019-06-21 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-18 5:49 pm | The City of Victoria is hosting a [ series of Town Halls](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/climate-change/climate-leadership/climate-action-acceleration-town-halls.html) to receive stakeholder input to help the City apply a “*Climate Lens”* to its policies. These meetings are intended to collect public commentary related to the barriers and opportunities faced by society, in our transition away from fossil fuel heating, transportation fuels and other greenhouse gas sources. The City’s policies will set new directions to enable a rapid transition to highly efficient, renewably powered buildings, vehicles, industry and services. Climate action requires bold and urgent action in a manner that delivers benefits across several other important community objectives, such as housing availability, affordability, mobility, equity, health and well-being. The City wants to hear all stakeholders’ points-of-view. Stakeholder input will help the City understand and balance the needs of community with the urgency of climate action. The City aims to take accelerated action to reach our greenhouse gas (GHG) and renewable energy commitments, while transforming our City into a more healthy, livable, vibrant and low-carbon community. The third Town Hall will focus on – ***low carbon mobility alternatives and innovative solutions for moving around the city***. Transportation activities make up the second largest source of GHG emissions. This session will focus on the importance of electric vehicle alternatives, active transportation and behavioural mode shift through emerging mobility options. You are invited to address City Council on Friday, June 21 to share your perspectives, your thoughts, the barriers you face, your concerns, your ideas and your proposed solutions. These comments will be considered by staff and Council in shaping the City’s policies and strategies related to climate change. Online submissions will be accepted if you are unable to attend in person. Please come and contribute to the climate dialogue! **How to participate**: 1. Request to speak at Town Hall #3 – email <sustainability@victoria.ca> to register. 2. Attend Town Hall #3 in person (speaking not required) – RSVP to <sustainability@victoria.ca>. 3. Submit your comments online via email to <sustainability@victoria.ca>. Please prepare spoken or written commentary summarizing your considerations, ideas, concerns, or perspectives related to the following key issues: - Rapid expansion and transition of all types of electric vehicles – passenger cars, bicycles, car share services, commercial fleets - Increasing mode share to public transportation, walking and cycling - Education, awareness, incentives and behaviour change programs - Encouraging other forms of low-carbon mobility through emerging technologies ***\*\* Prepare to provide your input within 3-5 minutes. Time slot duration will be confirmed based on number of registered speakers.*** To find out what’s already underway and planned, read our Climate Leadership Plan ([victoria.ca/climateaction](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.victoria.ca%2FEN%2Fmain%2Fresidents%2Fclimate-change%2Fclimate-leadership.html&data=02%7C01%7Cjho%40victoria.ca%7Cdc247b1612a446d105d808d6ef6b75d6%7Cd7098116c6e84d2a89eedb15b6c23375%7C0%7C0%7C636959642144242695&sdata=pWLgYM8yTjHqT5SNRk4W6N6BuYFYl4cYhtxLNIbYY%2Fg%3D&reserved=0)) and visit Go Victoria: Our Mobility Future ([victoria.ca/govictoria](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/transportation/go-victoria.html)). Go Victoria will set our plans and priorities to invest in the most transformative ways to move people, goods and services in, out and around the City, for generations to come. <https://creativelyunited.org/event/share-your-perspectives-taking-bold-climate-action-in-our-community/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 372074657 | The Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence and Brain Injury | 2019-06-21 | 10:30 am | 2019-06-21 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-06-09 8:05 am | **The Relationship Between Intimate Partner Violence and Brain Injury Workshop** In partnership with the University of Toronto, The Cridge Centre for the Family is hosting a **FREE** workshop. Join us as we discuss ground-breaking research linking brain injury and intimate partner violence. The session will offer a brief overview of the links between intimate partner violence (IPV) and brain injury (BI), followed by the launching of an IPV/BI toolkit for front line workers developed by the University of Toronto in collaboration with The Cridge Centre for the Family. **Limited Seating.** **Location: Fine Arts Building** **Room: FIA 103** **Parking: Lot 6** **Doors open for seating at 10:15 am.** **For more information or questions, contact Janelle at jbiagioni@cridge.org** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 357960512 | 2019 Victoria Indigenous Cultural Festival | 2019-06-21 | 10:30 am | 2019-06-21 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until June 24, 2019 | 2019-06-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190624T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-21 2:52 pm | Join the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations in celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day weekend in downtown Victoria from June 21-23! Enjoy three days of spectacular performances on an outdoor stage in the plaza at the Royal BC Museum in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC. Each day starts with performances from the two local Host Nations and follows with shows from Indigenous performers from across the British Columbia. Best of all - it's free! Indigenous artisans will be on-site with their goods for sale - carvings, prints, jewelry and more. Plus, you can watch special artisan demonstrations and learn more about the creative process from the artisans themselves. Sample the culinary talents of the Songhees Nation. Mouth watering BBQ salmon burger, fry bread, and the traditional clam chowder that always steals the show! Detailed schedule and more information: [https://www.indigenousbc.com/things-to-do/events/2019-victoria-indigenous-cultural-festival/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.indigenousbc.com%2Fthings-to-do%2Fevents%2F2019-victoria-indigenous-cultural-festival%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3RGGyyCdVBGDUMXGg4GGwJbwAWzPOwBiig4AwecHHrHn7ikDoHhdHnRVU&h=AT1LUvsAquiLzZqZifxwJixY2lheDuJFQ_qaX2G0JGQAa5WKlXvFIm6pt7owtBtz7UFNSZg3v4PmKVE8vS0SZKa-N1zJz3AxuTACrFWqH28PQvnVBcrwH_EnS23VKe6WXspip9M) Volunteer information: [https://www.indigenousbc.com/content/uploads/2019/05/VICF2019\_Volly\_App\_FORM.pdf](https://www.indigenousbc.com/content/uploads/2019/05/VICF2019_Volly_App_FORM.pdf) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |||
| 379968052 | International Yoga Day Practice | 2019-06-21 | 11:00 am | 2019-06-21 | 12:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-06-18 7:09 pm | On December 11th 2014, the United Nations proclaimed June 21st to be the International Day of Yoga. The Om Work Project acknowledges barriers to accessing yoga in the community and aspires to create and support opportunities for people to connect with this practice. The Om Work Project team will be co-teaching a 60 minute gentle all-levels yoga practice (no experience necessary) outside in the courtyard of Market Square. The class is by donation (if you have the means to contribute, any dollar amount will be accepted) and you can make your contribution in person or visit our website: <https://www.theomworkproject.com/donate>. Long before it was International Yoga Day, June 21st marked National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day for Canadians to recognize, celebrate and honour the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21st, the summer solstice, for National Indigenous Peoples Day. We are privileged to practice and learn on this land. The Om Work Project is grateful for the generous support from lululemon Victoria through the Here to Be Program which has supported opportunities to host events such as this. Please join us for a movement practice from 11-12pm and stay for refreshments, connection and to learn more about The Om Work Project. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 340022346 | Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival Summer Solstice Splash: Ky-Mani Marley, Mamá Pulpa, Handsome Tiger | 2019-06-21 | 4:00 pm | 2019-06-21 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 3:55 pm | 2019-04-29 8:45 am | $35 - $39.50[](%2435%20-%20%2439.50) Tickets and more information: <http://victoriaskafest.ca/schedule> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 365295248 | Working with patients accessing opiate agonist medications | 2019-06-21 | 4:15 pm | 2019-06-21 | 7:15 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-31 5:18 pm | 2019-06-09 8:06 am | **Working with patients accessing opiate agonist medications A specialized training for pharmacists, pharmacy teams, and healthcare providers** **4:15-5:15pm Everyone welcome Naloxone Training (No need to RSVP for this part of the training, it is FREE drop-in and open to all)** Opportunity for community members, hospital staff and patients, Pharmacists and other healthcare providers to have a hand’s on Naloxone and overdose prevention training. Kits and practice kits provided. **5:30-7:30pm Opiate Agonist Treatment: Pharmacists and the Continuum of Care (Please RSVP for this part of the training if you would like to attend)** A training for pharmacists, pharmacy teams, and healthcare providers to learn more about working with patients accessing opiate agonist medications. We will touch on substance use disorders, harm reduction and low barrier care, providers rights and responsibilities, and building the continuum of care. Guest speakers include Mona Kwong, BSc(Pharm), PharmD, MSc, Dr. D. Randal Mason, MD, CCFP and a patient who is accessing OAT care. **Free of charge. Refreshments provided. Please [pre-register](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/working-with-patients-accessing-opiate-agonist-medications-tickets-62683869140?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=em&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_term=Working+with+patients+accessing+opiate+agonist+medications&aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail#tickets).** *Presented to you by AVI Health & Community Services Society and British Columbia Centre on Substance Use, with thanks to Island Health for use of their space.* *<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/working-with-patients-accessing-opiate-agonist-medications-tickets-62683869140>* |
Free / No Entry Fee, Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 336015738 | Fernfest 2019 | 2019-06-21 | 5:00 pm | 2019-06-21 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 11:15 am | 2019-05-05 6:15 pm | **Fernwood’s annual neighbourhood celebration is coming!** We are celebrating 24 years of arts, music, and community! We will be grooving with musicians, performers, food, beer, theatre, bikes, artists, magic, kid’s zone, face painting, community pancake breakfast, Field of Dreams, Artisan Market, games, bubbles, walking tours, workshops, and so much more! There is no better place to be on the summer solstice weekend – June 21 & 22, 2019. Join us and watch the revelry unfurl as Fernwood Square is transformed into a 2-day circus extravaganza of fun with all your best neighbours and friends! Brought to you by Fernwood NRG with the support of our [sponsors](https://fernwoodnrg.ca/events-directory/fernfest/sponsorship/), [volunteers](https://fernwoodnrg.ca/events-directory/fernfest/volunteer/), neighbours, [musicians](https://fernwoodnrg.ca/events-directory/fernfest/performer-application/), [artisans](https://fernwoodnrg.ca/events-directory/fernfest/artisan-market/), silent auction donors and friends. Thank you to everyone who comes together to make this event possible. More information: <https://fernwoodnrg.ca/events-directory/fernfest/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 380606240 | The Man Who Killed Don Quixote | 2019-06-21 | 5:30 pm | 2019-06-21 | 7:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until June 28, 2019 | 2019-06-28 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190628T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-19 11:22 am | 2019-06-19 11:24 am | From director Terry Gilliam comes the story of Toby (Adam Driver, Star Wars), a cynical yet brilliant film director who finds himself thrust into the mad and magnificent world of Don Quixote, where reality and fantasy are blurred and the adventures are larger-than-life. After finally securing financial backing and a strong acting ensemble, Gilliam completed production of *The Man Who Killed Don Quixote* 25 years in the making, only narrowly escaping its own Development Hell—the proverbial graveyard of many big budget Hollywood films. $11.43 19+ Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 362954173 | 3rd Annual Taiwanese Film Festival / 第三屆維多利亞臺灣電影節 | 2019-06-21 | 6:00 pm | 2019-06-21 | 11:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:07 pm | 看過來看過來！ 第三屆維多利亞臺灣電影節就要來啦！6月21日/22日除了有四部強檔電影之外，還有兩位導演即將拜訪維多利亞！ The 3rd Annual Victoria Taiwanese Film Festival will be hosted on June 21 and 22 this year! We have not only 4 great movies to share with everyone but also 2 directors flying abroad to meet everyone! ====================================================== 6/21 18:00 《後勁: 王建民》(Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PmwEN8\_JMA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PmwEN8_JMA&fbclid=IwAR07UffbnIuA8MQEhHn3E9h4zzFCA4XTGxnOv-wTkgGBpgbyeqUKzf9H4lc) 6/21 21:00 《粽邪》(The Rope Curse) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGuQLrmmZ-4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGuQLrmmZ-4&fbclid=IwAR3wrqvHmYIvHQevnzzfyAwJocf9X5nRg_7yT1-GvoQMJGkTqqzELq-I5cY) Two film directors will be present and interact with everyone. Get ready to enjoy a fabulous journey and experience great movies. FRIDAY, JUNE 21 6:00 Festival Opening 6:45 Late Life: The Chien Ming Wang Story 9:00 The Rope Curse $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-3rd-annual-taiwanese-film-festival-tickets-62385748453> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 379965705 | Fifth International Yoga Day | 2019-06-21 | 6:00 pm | 2019-06-21 | 7:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-06-18 7:02 pm | Celebrate the fifth annual International Yoga Day with complimentary yoga and meditation lead by Nirmala Raniga and the Chopra Addiction and Wellness Center team. \*Admission is free. Bring your friends!\* Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle, and wear comfortable clothing. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 377124934 | Friday Night Roller Skating in Esquimalt | 2019-06-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-21 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Saturday until August 31, 2019 | 2019-08-31 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190831T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-15 7:49 am | Roller skating is making a comeback in Esquimalt, as Roller Skate Victoria and [Esquimalt Parks and Recreation](https://www.facebook.com/esquimaltpandr/) have teamed up to bring drop in roller skating to the Archie Browning Sports Centre curling rink on Friday nights starting April 26th. It has been decades since public roller skating has graced the floors of the rec centre, and with the nostalgic resurgence of roller skating brought on by Roller Skate Victoria, the demand for a regular skating spot has become great enough for Esquimalt Parks and Recreation to step in and fill the void. <https://www.facebook.com/events/322565188458828/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 339428609 | JazzFest 2019: Marquis Hill Blacktet at Hermann's Jazz Club | 2019-06-21 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-21 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-27 7:10 pm | 2019-05-05 6:46 pm | Chicago-born, award-winning trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Marquis Hill and his ensemble, the Blacktet, are bent toward soulful post-bop. Their recent music, however, also melds aspects of a wide range of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, soul, and blues. Hill released his debut album, *New Gospel*, in 2011, followed by *Sounds of the City* in 2012 and *The Poet* in 2013. In 2014, Hill gained even further acclaim by winning the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute’s International Jazz Competition. As evidenced by 2016’s *The Way We Play*, Hill’s beat-conscious music evokes the spirits of Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis and inhabits the same sonic universe as Erykah Badu, Kendrick Lamar, Sly Stone, and even George Clinton. On this album, Hill fronts a commanding ensemble, bringing his lyrically postmodern groove to jazz classics. A previous performer with such luminaries as Kurt Elling and Joe Lovano, this wickedly accomplished musician brings Blacktet to Victoria for the first time. $42 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/marquis-hill-blacktet> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 339397979 | JazzFest 2019: Twin Bill: Raul Midón/Lionel Loueke & Laila Biali | 2019-06-21 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-21 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-27 5:55 pm | 2019-05-05 6:46 pm | Raul Midón has recorded 10 CDs and earned Grammy nominations for “Best Jazz Vocal Album” three years in a row, from 2017 to 2019. Midón last appeared at TD JazzFest in 2010, and has collaborated with such icons as Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder and Queen Latifah. Midón sings with a soulful tenor voice and plays guitar in a way that can hold any audience in thrall. Hailed by Sting as “one of the most inspiring musicians on our planet today”, Benin-based guitarist Lionel Loueke plays a dazzling combination of African folk roots and contemporary jazz, and was last seen in Victoria at the 2013 TD JazzFest as a decade-long member of Herbie Hancock’s band. These virtuosos will perform separately, then combine forces as an unforgettable duo. Closing the evening, CBC’s *Saturday Night Jazz* host and JUNO nominee Laila Biali performs hits from her 2018 self-titled CD and crafts a uniquely catchy and sophisticated jazz-pop sound. Don’t miss this perfect twin bill of both great guitarists and evocative singer-songwriters! $49.50 & $37.50[](%2449.50%20&%20%2437.50) Tickets and more information: <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/biali-midon-loueke-2019-royal-theatre> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 380601495 | Paris is Burning | 2019-06-21 | 8:15 pm | 2019-06-21 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until June 23, 2019 | 2019-06-23 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190623T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-19 11:15 am | 2019-06-19 11:16 am | Before RuPaul’s Drag Race slayed and served realness, *Paris is Burning* spilled the tea on ball culture for African-American, Latino, queer, and transgender communities of New York. This seminal classic and winner of the 1991 Sundance Grand Jury Prize is now fully restored in a beautiful 4K restoration. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/paris-is-burning/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 340023681 | Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival: The Pietasters, SweetLeaf, Sexweather, The Funkee Wadd | 2019-06-21 | 9:30 pm | 2019-06-22 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 3:58 pm | 2019-04-29 8:46 am | $22.50 - $27 Tickets and more information: <http://victoriaskafest.ca/schedule> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 340024880 | Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival: Def3, Ganjo Bassman | 2019-06-21 | 9:30 pm | 2019-06-22 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 4:00 pm | 2019-04-29 8:46 am | $13 - $15 Tickets and more information: <http://victoriaskafest.ca/schedule> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 339432849 | JazzFest 2019: Mazacote at the Victoria Event Centre | 2019-06-21 | 9:30 pm | 2019-06-21 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-27 7:19 pm | 2019-05-01 8:21 am | Mazacote is a hard-hitting six-piece band with deep roots in the music of Nicaragua, Mozambique and Colombia. Inspired by Afro-Caribbean percussion and tropical party sounds, they play brass heavy latin dance beats with a socially conscious message. Since 2009, Mazacote has featured the captivating voice of Nicaraguan singer/songwriter David Lopez and a groove-heavy rhythm section with Carlos Arias on bass, Chris Couto on timbales, Robin Layne on congas, Japanese pianist Niho Takase and jazz trumpeter Malcolm Aiken. Their new album *Nueva Era* on TrebleFive Records was recently nominated as “World Album of the Year” at the 2016 WCM Awards. Mazacote performs internationally at music festivals and dance clubs, and they’re bringing their party vibes straight to Victoria! $25 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/mazacote> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers>[](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 379963145 | Official Fernfest After Party | 2019-06-21 | 10:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until June 23, 2019 | 2019-06-23 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190623T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-18 6:59 pm | 2019-06-18 7:01 pm | Fernfest Ends at 10pm. Whatcha gonna do? Head down to Logans Pab for a super funky after party featuring local and non local bands. Dancing, drinking and casual recreational lala is permitted and encouraged. Talk about philosophy and physics, or post to your instagram story. We accept all human and non human persons...except parrot fish...no parrot fish. Party 10pm-1am 13$ at the door <https://www.facebook.com/events/318062209098713/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 345801308 | JazzFest 2019: Louis Rudner Trio (Late Night Open Jam Session) | 2019-06-21 | 10:30 pm | 2019-06-21 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday and Saturday until June 23, 2019 | 2019-06-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190623T065959Z;BYDAY=FR,SA | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-05 6:59 pm | 2019-05-05 7:08 pm | Inspired by the energy of the music from the 1960’s beginning with Cream, Jimi Hendrix, and Santana, Michigan-born **Louis Rudner** has been laying diverse musical foundations for over a decade. He recently relocated to the west coast of Canada and commenced a new period of collaboration and development. Louis will be joined by long time affiliate **Nicholas Bracewell** *drums*, and local first-call pianist **Brent Jarvis**. $10 Cover at the door <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/louis-rudner-trio-late-night-open-jam-session> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 366333387 | No Consent, No TransMountain! 20k Mass Mobilization! | 2019-06-22 | 8:00 am | 2019-06-22 | 9:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-02 9:18 am | No Consent! No Transmountain! 20 K Indigenous -led March! Saturday, June 22, from Mile 0 to Tsawout First Nation territory. Leaves Mile 0 at 8 am, arrives at Island View Beach for BBQ feast/potluck, speakers and music at 6 pm. On June 22nd, the week of PM Trudeau's anticipated rigged announcement of re-approval for the multi-billion dollar 1,150 km TransMountain tar sands pipeline and tanker expansion, kickstart your summer season of intersectional resistance to TransMountain and the unacceptable colonial/capitalist status quo fuelling the climate emergency for a mass mobilization with the Secwepemc Women's Warrior Society and the Tiny House Warriors, youth climate strikers, grassroots Indigenous and decolonial and climate emergency activists, allies and community members for a 20 kilometre walk on Lekwungen and W'SANEC territories up the Pat Bay Highway in support of Indigenous sovereignty and frontline Indigenous climate action. Logistical details: Please come prepared with lunch and snack foods. Water re-fills, first aid supplies and extra snacks will be provided. Support Vehicles will be available for those with physical limitations and participants will enjoy inspiring speakers, including Tiny House Warrior leader Kanahus Manuel and Protectors of the Salish Sea W'SANEC water protector Paul Chiyokten Wagner, who will lead the march. There will be musical performances, followed by a community feast at the end of the day. The Tiny House will continue to Secwepemc territory for use as a hub for land reclamation, resurgence and pipeline resistance. Public transit back to Victoria will be available at the end of the day with a shuttle bus to get people to the nearest transit stop. We will be joined by the Community Action Bus to store your food, water and any extra gear while walking; and the bus will be shuttling people to access transit back to town at the end of the day. Bring banners, songs, drums and regalia--and your spirit to make this a day of bold collective action against Trudeau's ill-fated pipeline. More information: <https://www.facebook.com/events/331462934205597/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 336016115 | Fernfest 2019 | 2019-06-22 | 9:00 am | 2019-06-22 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 11:16 am | 2019-05-01 9:14 am | **Fernwood’s annual neighbourhood celebration is coming!** We are celebrating 24 years of arts, music, and community! We will be grooving with musicians, performers, food, beer, theatre, bikes, artists, magic, kid’s zone, face painting, community pancake breakfast, Field of Dreams, Artisan Market, games, bubbles, walking tours, workshops, and so much more! There is no better place to be on the summer solstice weekend – June 21 & 22, 2019. Join us and watch the revelry unfurl as Fernwood Square is transformed into a 2-day circus extravaganza of fun with all your best neighbours and friends! Brought to you by Fernwood NRG with the support of our [sponsors](https://fernwoodnrg.ca/events-directory/fernfest/sponsorship/), [volunteers](https://fernwoodnrg.ca/events-directory/fernfest/volunteer/), neighbours, [musicians](https://fernwoodnrg.ca/events-directory/fernfest/performer-application/), [artisans](https://fernwoodnrg.ca/events-directory/fernfest/artisan-market/), silent auction donors and friends. Thank you to everyone who comes together to make this event possible. More information: <https://fernwoodnrg.ca/events-directory/fernfest/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 357970979 | Rendez-vous Victoria | 2019-06-22 | 11:00 am | 2019-06-22 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-21 3:13 pm | 2019-05-21 3:14 pm | Rendez-vous Victoria c’est la célébration estivale de la culture et de la communauté francophone à Victoria. Depuis plus de 20 ans, la Société francophone de Victoria met en lumière les acteurs francophones de tous les horizons et vous offre un weekend remplit de musique, d’artisans et de divertissement pour toute la famille, et ce, en français. Rendez-Vous Victoria permet à tous ceux qui sont amoureux de la langue française et de la culture francophone de se retrouver pour fêter ensemble avec des performances électrisantes et une ambiance conviviale. Rejoignez-nous pour un weekend de spectacles et de rencontres comme seules les francophones peuvent le faire. // *Rendez-vous Victoria is the summer celebration of Francophone culture and community in Victoria.* *For more than 20 years, the Francophone Society of Victoria has been highlighting Francophone artists from all over the world and has offered you a weekend filled with music, artisans and entertainment for the whole family, in French.* *Rendez-Vous Victoria allows all those who love the French language and francophone culture to get together and celebrate with electrifying performances in a friendly atmosphere.* *Join us for a weekend filled with shows demonstrating ambiance that only francophones can make.* *<https://rendezvousvictoria.com/>* |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 372068797 | National Association of Japanese Canadians BC Redress Community Consultation | 2019-06-22 | 11:00 am | 2019-06-22 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-09 7:49 am | JAPANESE CANADIANS SEEK REDRESS WITH PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Over 60 years of racist legislation and discrimination in British Columbia (BC) culminated in the province’s critical role in the forced removal, internment, confiscation of property, and forced exile of 22,000 Japanese Canadians during 1942 to 1949. Recent research shows the BC government and its officials were complicit directly and indirectly in the unjust actions leading to the devastation of the Japanese Canadian community. The Government of British Columbia’s official Apology Motion to Japanese Canadians in 2012 was issued without prior community-wide participation. It did not formally assume responsibility for past injustices and was not followed by redress or legacy initiatives at the time, which many saw as a missed opportunity for meaningful follow-up and healing. In June 2019, the National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) will conduct a series of Japanese Canadian community consultation meetings across BC to provide community members a voice in offering recommendations for redress and legacy initiatives to the Government of British Columbia. The consultations will identify new opportunities to make visible the history of injustice, support the sustainability of the Japanese Canadian community, and highlight the contributions of Japanese Canadians to creating a just and prosperous society for all. Though there is only a dwindling number of victims directly affected by internment, the NAJC and Japanese Canadian community members strongly believe that it is a critical time to capture their voices and experiences. Through this process, Japanese Canadians want to ensure that the Government of British Columbia assumes greater responsibility for these injustices and builds a new relationship based on a mutual commitment to an inclusive and equitable province. The NAJC acknowledges the Government of British Columbia’s interest in resolving its outstanding historic wrongs. At the conclusion of these meetings, the NAJC will collate the inputs and present the Government of British Columbia with its recommendations. Achieving justice and closure to this dark chapter in BC’s history will signify a most meaningful outcome for all British Columbians, and indeed Canadians more widely, to ensure this injustice is never again committed in Canada. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/najc-bc-redress-community-consultation-victoria-bc-tickets-62116721787> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 371531746 | Holistic Health & Wellness Show | 2019-06-22 | 11:00 am | 2019-06-22 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-06-08 1:30 pm | Kick off your Summer with our Holistic Health & Wellness show featuring free live demos from GoodLife Fitness and Silk Road Tea! The day is going to be jammed packed with awesome health experts like Float House Victoria, Enerchi Kombucha, Prairie Doctor, Michael Losier and more! Come on down and connect with like minded individuals and get your questions answered by the experts on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. We have demonstrations, product testing, consulting and reflexology being offered throughout the day. Step into Summer with us on Saturday, June 22 from 11-3PM. You won’t want to miss this! MICHAEL LOSIER & HELENA JEHNICHEN: 2PM to 3PM (Upper Level) Healing with The Emotion Code – LIVE Experience and Q&A For more information please visit the Facebook Meet Up event page: https://www.meetup.com/Emotion-Code-Discussion-Group/events/261764276/ |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 358818342 | Summer Solstice Garden Party | 2019-06-22 | 11:00 am | 2019-06-22 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-05-22 4:54 pm | Join the Compost Education Centre on June 22nd from 11-3pm for our Summer Solstice Garden Party, a satellite event of Fernfest, located in the Teaching Gardens of the Compost Education Centre in the heart of Fernwood! Chock full of awesomeness, the Summer Solstice Garden Party, which is part AGM, part community celebration and part silent auction, is sure to deliver the goods during a packed weekend. Heck, with all the fun things going on around the city, we might as well call it a city-wide Summer Solstice Festival! At the Compost Education Centre, located at 1216 North Park, we will hold our Annual General Meeting from 11-12. Here, members in good standing can vote on issues important to our organization and learn about the CEC’s extraordinary accomplishments in 2018. AGM attendees are automatically entered to win a door prize, and also receive a free meal ticket for our afternoon bbq in the garden! (Yep, we’re bribing you to show up for an important meeting.) Following the AGM, at 12 and 2pm, our Site Manager, Kayla, will lead interactive site tours. Not gonna be here at 11 for our AGM, or not familiar with our site? Never fear, volunteers at Fernfest’s Field of Dreams will be waiting to guide folks to our Teaching Gardens, and signage around the neighborhood will point you in the right direction. During these 30 minute Site Tours guests will learn through sight, smell, touch and taste about our Teaching Gardens and multifaceted educational programming. From 12:30-2:30 we’ll be serving up bbq eats and ice cold drinks by donation; simultaneously we will be hosting our annual silent auction in our Strawbale Classroom. Auction items are comprised of donations from an array of local businesses, from swanky restaurants, to useful gardening supplies, and those much needed self-care gift cards! So come, celebrate the fruits of our garden (and our labor), relax and visit in the garden with good music, good food and good company while supporting the Compost Education Centre’s commitment to accessible education, environmental sustainability, and, undoubtedly, composting. Whether you’re a longtime friend of the Compost Education Centre or a first time visitor we would love to have you! Registration and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-solstice-garden-party-tickets-62287674110> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 357970740 | Rendez-vous Victoria | 2019-06-22 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until June 24, 2019 | 2019-06-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190624T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-21 3:13 pm | 2019-05-21 3:13 pm | Rendez-vous Victoria c’est la célébration estivale de la culture et de la communauté francophone à Victoria. Depuis plus de 20 ans, la Société francophone de Victoria met en lumière les acteurs francophones de tous les horizons et vous offre un weekend remplit de musique, d’artisans et de divertissement pour toute la famille, et ce, en français. Rendez-Vous Victoria permet à tous ceux qui sont amoureux de la langue française et de la culture francophone de se retrouver pour fêter ensemble avec des performances électrisantes et une ambiance conviviale. Rejoignez-nous pour un weekend de spectacles et de rencontres comme seules les francophones peuvent le faire. // *Rendez-vous Victoria is the summer celebration of Francophone culture and community in Victoria.* *For more than 20 years, the Francophone Society of Victoria has been highlighting Francophone artists from all over the world and has offered you a weekend filled with music, artisans and entertainment for the whole family, in French.* *Rendez-Vous Victoria allows all those who love the French language and francophone culture to get together and celebrate with electrifying performances in a friendly atmosphere.* *Join us for a weekend filled with shows demonstrating ambiance that only francophones can make.* *<https://rendezvousvictoria.com/>* |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 358481119 | Demo: Painting the Seasons with Deborah Czernecky | 2019-06-22 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until June 24, 2019 | 2019-06-23 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190624T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-22 7:05 am | 2019-05-22 7:06 am | Learn how to build a colour palette for any season with Deborah Czernecky! The colours of our seasons can be quite challenging to capture with paint; the warmth of summer the colours grow deeper and richer, our autumn landscapes become a unique selection of flaming colours and moody darkness, winter colours have cool grey light, and spring colours bring new fresh beginnings. Join Deborah for a demonstration of colour mixing the four seasons. Attendees will learn how to make faster and better decisions in their selection of seasonal colours for their landscape paintings. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||
| 347722492 | 4th Annual Sausage Fest | 2019-06-22 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-05-07 10:32 pm | The Oak Bay Firefighters Charitable Foundation is having their 4th Annual Sausage Fest on June 22nd at Willows Beach from 12pm to 9pm. They will be cooking up over 2,000 sausages from local butchers, with live music, beers garden, 50/50, along with other food and beverage vendors. Worried about the kids? This is a family friendly event with face painting, bouncy castles, playground and more! **Entrance is by donation** will all funds going to the Oak Bay Firefighters Charitable Foundation. <https://www.oakbaytourism.com/events/4th-annual-sausage-fest/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 339445035 | JazzFest 2019: Free Performances at Centennial Square | 2019-06-22 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-27 7:50 pm | 2019-05-05 6:45 pm | [Resonance](https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/resonance), [Nick La Riviere Band](https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/nick-la-riviere-band-1), [Jonnie 5 Brass Band](https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/jonnie-5-brass-band-1), [Naden's RCN Pacific Blue Big Band](https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/nadens-rcn-pacific-blue-big-band), [Tara Kannangara](https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/tara-kannangara), [Astrocolor](https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/astrocolor), and [Naughty Professor](https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/naughty-professor) Free to enjoy! More information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 358482068 | Demo: Painting the Seasons with Deborah Czernecky | 2019-06-22 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-22 7:06 am | Learn how to build a colour palette for any season with Deborah Czernecky! The colours of our seasons can be quite challenging to capture with paint; the warmth of summer the colours grow deeper and richer, our autumn landscapes become a unique selection of flaming colours and moody darkness, winter colours have cool grey light, and spring colours bring new fresh beginnings. Join Deborah for a demonstration of colour mixing the four seasons. Attendees will learn how to make faster and better decisions in their selection of seasonal colours for their landscape paintings. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. <https://opusartsupplies.com/how/demos/painting-seasons> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 371531814 | Annual Strawberry Tea | 2019-06-22 | 1:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 3:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-08 1:31 pm | Come enjoy delicious strawberry shortcakes and tea with your Church of Our Lord family! *Entry and food is 9 dollars, with all proceeds going towards charity.* Our historic building will also be open during this time for self-guided tours. <https://www.coolchurch.ca/events/annual-strawberry-tea/2019-06-22> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 362954177 | 3rd Annual Taiwanese Film Festival / 第三屆維多利亞臺灣電影節 | 2019-06-22 | 1:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 5:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:07 pm | 看過來看過來！ 第三屆維多利亞臺灣電影節就要來啦！6月21日/22日除了有四部強檔電影之外，還有兩位導演即將拜訪維多利亞！ The 3rd Annual Victoria Taiwanese Film Festival will be hosted on June 21 and 22 this year! We have not only 4 great movies to share with everyone but also 2 directors flying abroad to meet everyone! ====================================================== 6/22 13:00 《疾風魅影：黑貓中隊》(Lost Black Cats 35th Squadron) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEGR7sq2hD0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEGR7sq2hD0&fbclid=IwAR03JKI5eSHoWxsIv2u6HjSvEIpam0kn8vLyW7Iy4VlRZkO934VzSUMIcu0) 6/22 15:30 《血觀音》(The Bold the Corrupt and the Beautiful) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBcKw6WAGM8](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DsBcKw6WAGM8%26fbclid%3DIwAR3xXRVApZlsffOFZXkMg0-b9r6N4j4mcAM9SPmZKrj4zfdilERizfMDAFA&h=AT1HGLTYLnetS3AErlOPPqbUyouuPwGTDCfos2NVkAuQT26WztWHcSp3bkOxyfHfjkFQEQer3u4B61n5vO80rkTbF8cyn_L2RYhpzkX5AahVJbvYe6wdtNLnoRATYpWfzYe-B0hDB-UkHnafZaUSlJO9OfMmLpfHnyf8NC-C3uVGS_Z0IP1VRgvbhMQi3NFvn8oltWbjPks_iCll6aJOxstXX7uqBRVZBid8MHAXCGwa1MZumkKmdOB1_i1BHhd29V1Mw1veOOZ1rrjijK24U4H7ewhn6KqunMGH5svv24Fp0e9L8SxLnV2vosYOK4mY0KRSXZVt-gpDPrYhZNGbqeDlfTCMeXasDcokeEs0ooR9b2oDME5l_fkd_1gEi_GpJdHL0Aj2ksylybsuIKAO-aEGfUfODEH3JOM3f-HxfFpY8b8Uun_kZpWNwdLSBbxc5L-qWb6H3Q9L-b8nSLbjGpnL1o323oCEtEo3fVfiHncD1Yq4uRkm9_XQirCeiDv3Fnqd9fvX1TGJOSESmtVcl6HDpWvcmZiH8ip1QG4Kucy02weYGuwe_4ak4PV1eIacCc4k5GUiW6Qw7f9Fyb8E9IWmdAEVmLEGGxwkoddXHThL9PrpOeSHL6PiP2d9QDuZjwU) [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGuQLrmmZ-4&fbclid=IwAR3wrqvHmYIvHQevnzzfyAwJocf9X5nRg_7yT1-GvoQMJGkTqqzELq-I5cY) Two film directors will be present and interact with everyone. Get ready to enjoy a fabulous journey and experience great movies. SATURDAY, JUNE 22 1:00 Lost Black Cats 35th Squadron 3:00 Festival Closing 3:30 The Bold the Corrupt and the Beautiful $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-3rd-annual-taiwanese-film-festival-tickets-62385748453> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 356368230 | Pride Month: Swelling with Pride: Queer Conception and Adoption Stories | 2019-06-22 | 1:30 pm | 2019-06-22 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-19 8:25 am | Celebrate Pride with award-winning playwright and screenwriter, Sara Graefe and an author panel of contributors to “Swelling with Pride”. Hear stories of queer conception, adoption, and the myriad journeys to parenthood that also give voice to the challenges and joys of building an LGBTQ2 family. Registration and more information: <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/pride-month-swelling-with-pride-queer-conception-and-adoption-stories/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 340027050 | Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival: Less Than Jake, One Drop, LowDown Brass Band, Danny Rebel & The KGB, Mt. Doyle | 2019-06-22 | 2:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 4:03 pm | 2019-04-29 8:46 am | $32.50 - $35 Tickets and more information: <http://victoriaskafest.ca/schedule> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 353334739 | Noises Off | 2019-06-22 | 2:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-14 4:02 pm | 2019-05-14 4:03 pm | A comedy by Michael Frayn Directed by Don Keith “It’s not midnight yet. We don’t open till tomorrow.” The Opening Night performance of the farce Nothing On is just hours away and, as the manic menagerie of a cast stumbles through their final dress rehearsal, things couldn’t be going any worse. With lines forgotten, love triangles unraveling and sardines flying everywhere, it’s complete pandemonium… and we haven’t even reached intermission! Can the cast pull their act together on the stage even if they can’t behind the scenes? SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES $12-$25 Tickets and more information: <https://www.langhamtheatre.ca/boxoffice/plays/noises-off/> Volunteer with Langham Court Theatre: <https://www.langhamtheatre.ca/participate/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 358482006 | Demo: Painting the Seasons with Deborah Czernecky | 2019-06-22 | 2:30 pm | 2019-06-22 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-22 7:06 am | Learn how to build a colour palette for any season with Deborah Czernecky! The colours of our seasons can be quite challenging to capture with paint; the warmth of summer the colours grow deeper and richer, our autumn landscapes become a unique selection of flaming colours and moody darkness, winter colours have cool grey light, and spring colours bring new fresh beginnings. Join Deborah for a demonstration of colour mixing the four seasons. Attendees will learn how to make faster and better decisions in their selection of seasonal colours for their landscape paintings. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. <https://opusartsupplies.com/how/demos/painting-seasons> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 380606649 | The Man Who Killed Don Quixote | 2019-06-22 | 4:30 pm | 2019-06-22 | 6:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-19 11:23 am | From director Terry Gilliam comes the story of Toby (Adam Driver, Star Wars), a cynical yet brilliant film director who finds himself thrust into the mad and magnificent world of Don Quixote, where reality and fantasy are blurred and the adventures are larger-than-life. After finally securing financial backing and a strong acting ensemble, Gilliam completed production of *The Man Who Killed Don Quixote* 25 years in the making, only narrowly escaping its own Development Hell—the proverbial graveyard of many big budget Hollywood films. $11.43 19+ Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 370280406 | Dîner en Blanc Victoria | 2019-06-22 | 6:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-06 10:23 pm | At the last minute, the secret location is revealed to thousands of friends who have all been patiently waiting to learn where “Dîner en Blanc” will take place. Thousands of people, dressed all in white, and conducting themselves with the greatest decorum, elegance, and etiquette, all meet for a mass “chic picnic” in a public space. Over the course of the evening, guests experience the beauty and value of their city's public spaces by participating in the unexpected. Beyond the spectacle and elegance of the dinner itself, guests are brought together from diverse backgrounds by good taste and a love of beauty. Le Dîner en Blanc recalls the elegance and glamor of high French society, and guests engage one another, knowing that they are taking part in a truly magical event. There are no disruptions: no car traffic, no pedestrian traffic—only amazed and astonished looks from passersby observing the scene before them. And participants, like spectators, wonder whether it's all not a dream… $43 + $10/person[](https://register.dinerenblanc.com/victoria/en/register?) <https://victoria.dinerenblanc.com/> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 379958791 | 2019 Triangle Baseball Fundraising Dance | 2019-06-22 | 6:30 pm | 2019-06-22 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-18 6:49 pm | Live and Canned music by “Fork in the road” Dancing Lights snacks Cash bar courtesy of Joe the Bartender Silent Auction and Door Prizes $17.50 Tickets: <https://triangleathleticassociation.leagueapps.com/store> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 362954180 | Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student’s Journey | 2019-06-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 8:47 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:35 pm | Iyengar Yoga is universally respected, practiced worldwide and credited by multitudes as life transforming, but because its founder B.K.S. Iyengar is famously reclusive, little is known about the man who invented this powerful practice…until now! Thanks to exclusive, intimate access to this legendary yogi, this documentary is able to showcase the profound spirituality embedded in his practice, which has led religions around the world to incorporate Iyengar Yoga into their ritual observances. Best of all is the extraordinary time spent with Iyengar himself, including in the studio where he rules alternately with an iron fist and a velvet touch while demonstrating feats of flexibility and discipline that would be extraordinary if carried out by an Olympic gymnast, let alone a man in his 90s. This documentary is required viewing for anyone with an interest in yoga, wellness, spirituality, or the connection of mind and body. “Yoga does not just transform the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” –B.K.S. Iyengar UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 375626803 | Table Talk | 2019-06-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-13 11:04 am | KIDS WELCOME & FREE ADMISSION! It will be refreshing to hear voices from the youth, so we can share in some intergenerational wisdom together. The format of these events prioritize people of colour to speak their minds at The Table, and that all who attend, can hold space & witness the dynamic. Please reach out with any questions you may have to: Email: <thisistabletalk@gmail.com> <https://www.facebook.com/pg/The-Table-3354962921196364/about/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 357954572 | Youth Pride Kick Off Party 2019 | 2019-06-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-21 2:39 pm | **It’s Victoria Pride Society’s second Youth Pride Kick Off Party!** Organized by the VPS Youth Leadership Council and VPS’ Youth Engagement Committee. Follow on Instagram yyj\_youth\_pride! LGBTQ2\* and Ally youth 18 and under, come be a part of this **FREE** event! This year we are hosting the party in the main Fairfield Rec Centre building. Doors at 7:00pm but if you want to help set up, feel free to come at 6:30pm! What to expect? At this multi-room party, we’ll have music, food and beverages, clothing swap, craft tables (button making, clothing graffiti, patches…!), chill room, outdoor space, and a Drag Makeup Workshop. We’ll finish the night with a variety show of both youth and seasoned performers! Victoria Pride Society hosts events where everyone is responsible for maintaining space that is safe for all participants. Safer space means everyone at the event is free from all forms of oppression and anything that can harm or limit our well-being. This includes expressing opinions in a respectful manner and respectfully accepting others’ rights to do the same. VPS kindly asks for your assistance in making this a substance-free space, please. ♥ <https://victoriapridesociety.org/events/youth-pride-kick-off-party-2019/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 380601831 | Paris is Burning | 2019-06-22 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-22 | 8:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-19 11:15 am | Before RuPaul’s Drag Race slayed and served realness, *Paris is Burning* spilled the tea on ball culture for African-American, Latino, queer, and transgender communities of New York. This seminal classic and winner of the 1991 Sundance Grand Jury Prize is now fully restored in a beautiful 4K restoration. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/paris-is-burning/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 339385982 | JazzFest 2019: Jacqui Naylor Quartet at Hermann's Jazz Club | 2019-06-22 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-22 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-27 5:26 pm | 2019-05-05 6:46 pm | California-based vocalist Jacqui Naylor is not an easy artist to categorize. This singer can bring to mind anyone from Cassandra Wilson or British jazz vocalist Claire Martin, to Sarah McLachlan or Shawn Colvin. She is as comfortable among jazz improvisers as she is in the singer/songwriter world. Naylor, who is very jazz-friendly but far from a rigid jazz purist, brings a long list of influences to her introspective work — influences ranging from Billie Holiday, June Christy, and Nina Simone to Tracy Chapman, Natalie Merchant, Carole King, and Sheryl Crow. $32 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/jacqui-naylor-quartet> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> [](https://downtownvictoria.ca/event/td-jazzfest-2019-jacqui-naylor-quartet-at-hermanns-jazz-club/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 375618203 | Glow Night Latin Fiesta! | 2019-06-22 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-23 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-13 10:47 am | Let's get a little loco and party like there is no Mañana. Music by Dj Blenz & VDJ Pachanguero playing the best latin beats. Salsa/ Bachata from 8pm till 10pm Reggaeton/Merengue/Cumba/Salsa/Bachata from 10 till close. Cover $10 dlls / students $5 b4 10pm / +19 event 2 pieces of ID need it, remember is a Night Club. Fully licensed venue / free parking. <https://www.facebook.com/events/373450729935981/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 362954181 | Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student’s Journey | 2019-06-22 | 9:10 pm | 2019-06-22 | 10:57 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:35 pm | Iyengar Yoga is universally respected, practiced worldwide and credited by multitudes as life transforming, but because its founder B.K.S. Iyengar is famously reclusive, little is known about the man who invented this powerful practice…until now! Thanks to exclusive, intimate access to this legendary yogi, this documentary is able to showcase the profound spirituality embedded in his practice, which has led religions around the world to incorporate Iyengar Yoga into their ritual observances. Best of all is the extraordinary time spent with Iyengar himself, including in the studio where he rules alternately with an iron fist and a velvet touch while demonstrating feats of flexibility and discipline that would be extraordinary if carried out by an Olympic gymnast, let alone a man in his 90s. This documentary is required viewing for anyone with an interest in yoga, wellness, spirituality, or the connection of mind and body. “Yoga does not just transform the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” –B.K.S. Iyengar UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 340028289 | Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival: Macka B, Entangados, Blackwood Kings, Tank Gyal | 2019-06-22 | 9:30 pm | 2019-06-23 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 4:09 pm | 2019-04-29 8:46 am | $19.50 - $25 Tickets and more information: <http://victoriaskafest.ca/schedule> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 339385981 | JazzFest 2019: Donny McCaslin at Victoria Event Centre | 2019-06-22 | 9:30 pm | 2019-06-22 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-27 5:26 pm | 2019-05-01 8:21 am | Veteran sax player Donny McCaslin has 3 Grammy nominations and 11 albums to his credit – but it is his collaboration with David Bowie on Blackstar, Bowie’s fabled last album, that he credits with giving him a profound new approach to playing music. Primarily a jazz artist with contemporary flair, McCaslin, who performed at TD JazzFest 2017, has recently moved from an acoustic to an electric sound. With Bowie’s encouragement, McCaslin dug deeper and cast wider, ultimately embracing a more diverse approach integrating the most adventurous aspects of contemporary rock, art-pop, and electronica. His shapeshifting vision has matured effectively on Blow, McCaslin’s impressive 2018 release. He performs with Ryan Dahle vocals, Zach Danziger drums, Jason Lindner keyboards, Tim Lefebvre bass. $35 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/donny-mccaslin> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers>[](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 339385979 | JazzFest 2019: Dominique Fils-Aimé | 2019-06-22 | 10:00 pm | 2019-06-22 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-27 5:26 pm | 2019-05-05 6:46 pm | A Montreal-based soul-jazz singer-songwriter with origins in Haiti, Dominique Fils-Aimé recently completed the first two CDs of a trilogy exploring African-American history through its musical culture – from 19th-century slave songs to the hip-hop of 2019. A listen to her albums, Nameless and Stay Tuned! makes it clear that Fils-Aimé has both the powerful vocals and the imagination to meet her musical ambitions. A charismatic live performer inspired by Nina Simone and Martin Luther King, Fils-Aimé moves from vintage jazz to trip-hop to sultry soul jams, even touching on reggae and R&B with confident style. Another not-to-be-missed JazzFest debut $25 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/dominique-fils-aim> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374767906 | Ride Don’t Hide 2019 | 2019-06-23 | 6:00 am | 2019-06-23 | 12:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-06-12 12:21 pm | Ride Don’t Hide is a nationwide fundraising bike ride that brings mental health out into the open. Join us for the eighth annual Ride Don’t Hide on June 23, 2019, in over 25 communities across Canada. Ride Don’t Hide is the largest mental health bike ride in Canada with almost 10,000 riders and hundreds more family members, friends and volunteers across Canada taking part, raising more than $2 million each year for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Get on your bike and join the movement. Ride. Don’t hide. This community event accommodates riders of all ages and abilities with 5 different rides and a walk to choose from: 1\. 5 KM Walk – the walk is for anyone who may want to participate without riding 2. 7 KM Ride – this event is great for families and individuals 3. 18 KM - this event is great for families and individuals 4. 28 KM – this ride is for more experienced riders 5. 50 KM – this ride is for experienced riders 6. 100 KM – you need to be an expert rider for this route Riders can register as individuals, families or teams. ### REGISTRATION FEES 2019: Early Bird: $45 – until May 12. Standard Fee: $55 - until June 22. Day of Event Fee: $65 [https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/EventLocationHome.aspx?eventid=274456&langpref=en-CA&LocationID=274466](https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/EventLocationHome.aspx?eventid=274456&langpref=en-CA&LocationID=274466) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 339189542 | Welland Community Orchard Volunteer Work Party | 2019-06-23 | 10:00 am | 2019-06-23 | 1:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Monthly on the 4th Sunday until October 28, 2019 | 2019-10-27 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191028T065959Z;BYDAY=4SU | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-27 10:22 am | 2019-08-15 4:37 pm | These are a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the Orchard, meet new people, and learn a bit about fruit trees, pollinators or soil building. There's a low commitment level, you can just come when you have a free Sunday. Tasks vary with the season, but generally work parties are family friendly times to come and pitch in on things like mulching, weeding, fruit thinning, or harvest; each time is a little bit different. These are all drop-in events, all are welcome to attend - no orientation necessary. This is the best way to begin getting involved at Welland. The orchard is located at 1215 Stancil Lane. [](These%20are%20all%20drop-in%20events,%20all%20are%20welcome%20to%20attend%20-%20no%20orientation%20necessary.%20This%20is%20the%20best%20way%20to%20begin%20getting%20involved%20at%20Welland.%20The%20orchard%20is%20located%20at%201215%20Stancil%20Lane.) <https://www.facebook.com/events/643703166073533/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 357970921 | Rendez-vous Victoria | 2019-06-23 | 11:00 am | 2019-06-23 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-21 3:13 pm | 2019-05-21 3:14 pm | Rendez-vous Victoria c’est la célébration estivale de la culture et de la communauté francophone à Victoria. Depuis plus de 20 ans, la Société francophone de Victoria met en lumière les acteurs francophones de tous les horizons et vous offre un weekend remplit de musique, d’artisans et de divertissement pour toute la famille, et ce, en français. Rendez-Vous Victoria permet à tous ceux qui sont amoureux de la langue française et de la culture francophone de se retrouver pour fêter ensemble avec des performances électrisantes et une ambiance conviviale. Rejoignez-nous pour un weekend de spectacles et de rencontres comme seules les francophones peuvent le faire. // *Rendez-vous Victoria is the summer celebration of Francophone culture and community in Victoria.* *For more than 20 years, the Francophone Society of Victoria has been highlighting Francophone artists from all over the world and has offered you a weekend filled with music, artisans and entertainment for the whole family, in French.* *Rendez-Vous Victoria allows all those who love the French language and francophone culture to get together and celebrate with electrifying performances in a friendly atmosphere.* *Join us for a weekend filled with shows demonstrating ambiance that only francophones can make.* *<https://rendezvousvictoria.com/>* |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 371547141 | WIN Volunteer Fair | 2019-06-23 | 11:00 am | 2019-06-23 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-08 2:08 pm | Come and learn more about our volunteering opportunities and benefits of volunteering at WIN! **We are currently seeking volunteers for the following roles:** - Computer Tech - Electronics Processor (Testing) - Vinyl Records Processor & Appraisal - Collectible Books Appraiser - Jewelry Processor - Art Appraiser - Clothing Processor - Linen Sorting & Pricing - Bagging & Tagging - Retail / Customer Service - Restocking - Preparing Marketing Materials **Some of the perks of volunteering at WIN:** – Flexible hours – Roles that reflect your interests – Co-op membership opportunity – Various locations – An amazing team and volunteering environment Stay tuned for more info about our WIN Volunteer Fair [here](https://www.womeninneed.ca/volunteer)! — Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative (WIN) operates 5 resale shops in Victoria and Langford. The revenue from our shops, together with financial donations, covers the entire cost of running our nonprofit cooperative, and funds our five empowerment programs for women. Each year we support over one thousand women along their journey between crisis, financial self-sufficiency and wellness. Our programs are there for women along each step of their journey. When you shop and volunteer at, and donate to WIN, you are supporting the health of our community. WIN has have been supporting women in our community for over 28 years. |
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| 358464713 | 2019 All Japanese Show 'n Shine | 2019-06-23 | 11:00 am | 2019-06-23 | 2:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | 2019-05-22 6:37 am | Organized by the local Datsun group Supporting Victoria Hospice and Canadian Cancer Society <https://www.facebook.com/events/416176522551241/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 358482848 | Demo: Creating Simple Books with Tracy Leal | 2019-06-23 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-23 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until June 25, 2019 | 2019-06-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190625T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-22 7:07 am | 2019-05-22 7:07 am | Join Tracy for a demonstration of how to create a variety of book structures that can be made from a single piece of paper with simple fold and tear techniques. A sturdy 7.5” x 7.5 “ 40 page book from a large piece of watercolour makes a great art journal and a beautiful sheet of 8.5 x 11 paper will make 8 page booklet perfect for a zine or poetry book - so much is possible! Change up the paper and add a splash of paint before folding, transforming the book into a work of art of its own. Tracy will be showing a variety of samples, and discussing various options that will guarantee you leave ready to get creative.These books will be possible to recreate at home with no special equipment needed. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. <https://opusartsupplies.com/how/demos/creating-simple-books-0> |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 339999754 | Roman Holiday | 2019-06-23 | 1:00 pm | 2019-06-23 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-04-28 3:01 pm | $50 Tickets and more information: [http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1269756&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1269756&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 340031559 | Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival 20th Anniversary Free Main-Stage Closing Show: Brooks, The Scotch Bonnets, Boogát, Boomshack | 2019-06-23 | 2:00 pm | 2019-06-23 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 4:14 pm | 2019-04-29 8:46 am | More information: <http://victoriaskafest.ca/schedule> | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 371750797 | McLaren Ave Block Party for Refugees | 2019-06-23 | 2:30 pm | 2019-06-23 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-08 8:46 pm | 2019-06-08 8:48 pm | Join friends and neighbours to help us celebrate the arrival of members of a Syrian refugee family to Victoria. We hope you will join us in welcoming two brothers who have been separated from their family living in a refugee camp in Lebanon for the past 6 years. We are the Salish Sea Refugee Sponsorship Group, a private refugee sponsorship group, that has been working together for over 3 years to raise money and to make their journey possible. This family-friendly event will feature a magic show (4 PM) performed by magician Derek Johnston, face painting, a bouncy castle, music, lemonade stand, baked goods, a BBQ and a beer garden, all by donation. Everyone welcome <https://www.facebook.com/events/400488857223229/> CAN YOU HELP? If you can volunteer your time at the event or prepare baked goods in advance please message us and we'll get back to you ASAP. We thank you in advance for your interest and participation! \- The Salish Sea Refugee Sponsorship Group (Carla, Doug, Natalie, Peter, Bill, Kathy, Suliman, Eman, Jim and Martha). |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 358483023 | Demo: Creating Simple Books with Tracy Leal | 2019-06-23 | 2:30 pm | 2019-06-23 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-22 7:07 am | Join Tracy for a demonstration of how to create a variety of book structures that can be made from a single piece of paper with simple fold and tear techniques. A sturdy 7.5” x 7.5 “ 40 page book from a large piece of watercolour makes a great art journal and a beautiful sheet of 8.5 x 11 paper will make 8 page booklet perfect for a zine or poetry book - so much is possible! Change up the paper and add a splash of paint before folding, transforming the book into a work of art of its own. Tracy will be showing a variety of samples, and discussing various options that will guarantee you leave ready to get creative.These books will be possible to recreate at home with no special equipment needed. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. <https://opusartsupplies.com/how/demos/creating-simple-books-0> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 378937373 | Summer Solstice Party | 2019-06-23 | 3:00 pm | 2019-06-23 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-17 4:02 pm | We've made it to the Solstice - come celebrate the longest Sunday of the year with us! Enjoy small bites + beer tasters and LIVE Music On the Patio ft. Alexander Brendan Ferguson. <https://www.facebook.com/events/1310607265781863/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 362954182 | Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student’s Journey | 2019-06-23 | 4:45 pm | 2019-06-23 | 6:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:35 pm | Iyengar Yoga is universally respected, practiced worldwide and credited by multitudes as life transforming, but because its founder B.K.S. Iyengar is famously reclusive, little is known about the man who invented this powerful practice…until now! Thanks to exclusive, intimate access to this legendary yogi, this documentary is able to showcase the profound spirituality embedded in his practice, which has led religions around the world to incorporate Iyengar Yoga into their ritual observances. Best of all is the extraordinary time spent with Iyengar himself, including in the studio where he rules alternately with an iron fist and a velvet touch while demonstrating feats of flexibility and discipline that would be extraordinary if carried out by an Olympic gymnast, let alone a man in his 90s. This documentary is required viewing for anyone with an interest in yoga, wellness, spirituality, or the connection of mind and body. “Yoga does not just transform the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” –B.K.S. Iyengar UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 336026490 | Fernwood Bites | 2019-06-23 | 5:30 pm | 2019-06-23 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 11:28 am | 2019-04-29 8:49 am | **Fernwood Bites is 10 years old!** Fernwood’s favourite food and drink tasting event is happening on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Join friends and neighbours at Fernwood Bites in beautiful Fernwood Square and taste the best food & drink Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island have to offer. At this fabulous event, you will have full reign to enjoy samples from over 30 restaurants, breweries, distilleries, cideries, and wineries. All food and drink samples are included with the purchase of your ticket. You don’t have to choose; you can try them all! *This is a 19+ event. Rain or shine.* **Fernwood Bites is a fundraiser for Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group.** All funds raised will support programs and services in Fernwood including affordable housing, childcare, youth, senior, and family support programs, recreation, food access programs, and arts & cultural events. $80 Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fernwood-bites-2019-tickets-57555013595> |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 359643504 | Community Dinner & Games Night | 2019-06-23 | 5:30 pm | 2019-06-23 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | 2019-05-23 6:21 pm | Come join us for a community centred evening the last Sunday of the month except July, August, and December. Meet your neighbours, share a meal, and have a laugh while playing cards and board games. All ages welcome. <http://oaklandscommunitycentre.com/special-events> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 379982930 | Negroni Week Cocktail Competition | 2019-06-23 | 6:00 pm | 2019-06-23 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-18 7:42 pm | In association with International Negroni Week Clive's Classic Lounge will be hosting Victoria's annual Negroni Inspired Cocktail Competition. This year is special because we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the classic Negroni cocktail! On top of the competition there will be a Campari silent auction with AMAZING Campari gear up for grabs. You do not want to miss this event!! No Reservations - First Come First Serve (come early to secure a seat) Doors open: 5pm Competition start: 6pm |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 379959564 | Into the Arctic Film Screening | 2019-06-23 | 6:00 pm | 2019-06-23 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-18 6:51 pm | Untamed beauty and the lure of the North have drawn artist Cory Trépanier to paint the Canadian Arctic for over a decade. Preparing for a touring exhibition to premiere in Washington DC, he now heads back on an expedition to complete his vision. But much has changed since he first went North. Shrinking sea ice is opening the door to a world hungry for its resources. Remoteness can no longer protect this land or its people from the coming impacts. For 9 weeks and 25,000 kilometres, Cory immerses himself into the Arctic. Explores with Inuit elders. Paddles the most northerly canoe route in North America. Walks in the footsteps of early explorers John Rae and John Franklin. Voyages through the Northwest Passage. And deeply connects with a changing land, to bring it to the eyes of those who may never see it. With the future of the North at a crossroads, can a simple stick and some bristle paint the Arctic into the hearts and minds of others, so far away? Doors open at 6 p.m. and the film will start at 7 p.m. Following the 75-minute screening there will be a Q&A with Cory Trépanier. $20 Tickets: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/into-the-arctic-film-screening-tickets-62679921332> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 362954183 | Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student’s Journey | 2019-06-23 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-23 | 8:47 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:35 pm | Iyengar Yoga is universally respected, practiced worldwide and credited by multitudes as life transforming, but because its founder B.K.S. Iyengar is famously reclusive, little is known about the man who invented this powerful practice…until now! Thanks to exclusive, intimate access to this legendary yogi, this documentary is able to showcase the profound spirituality embedded in his practice, which has led religions around the world to incorporate Iyengar Yoga into their ritual observances. Best of all is the extraordinary time spent with Iyengar himself, including in the studio where he rules alternately with an iron fist and a velvet touch while demonstrating feats of flexibility and discipline that would be extraordinary if carried out by an Olympic gymnast, let alone a man in his 90s. This documentary is required viewing for anyone with an interest in yoga, wellness, spirituality, or the connection of mind and body. “Yoga does not just transform the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” –B.K.S. Iyengar UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 372076296 | Alma de España 2019 Student Showcase | 2019-06-23 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-23 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-09 8:09 am | *Join [Alma de España Flamenco Dance Company and School](http://www.almadeespana.com/) for a special student showcase in the Dave Dunnett Theatre in Oak Bay Secondary School.* *Doors open 7:00. Show begins at 7:30.* $10 - Kids 12 and Under $20 - General <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alma-de-espana-2019-student-showcase-tickets-61956010094> *Tickets are also available (cash only) at the [Alma de España Studio](http://www.almadeespana.com/contact/) while supplies last.* **About Alma de España** In 1991, dancer/choreographer [Veronica Maguire](http://www.almadeespana.com/company/artistic-directors/veronica-maguire/) and flamenco guitarist Harry Owen, co-founded a successful school of flamenco in Victoria, B.C., Canada, as well as their own touring company. Alma de España is proud to be Victoria's only school solely dedicated to the art of flamenco. In this showcase, we're pleased to present dance, guitar and singing students, ranging from ages 8 to 80. Beginner to advanced students will be sharing the fun and challenging choreographies they have been studying all year. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 339399500 | JazzFest 2019: The Suffers & Aaron Scoones | 2019-06-23 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-23 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-27 5:58 pm | 2019-05-05 6:47 pm | Following their compelling late night TV debut on *Letterman* in 2015, the electrifying eight piece wonder-band The Suffers instantly hit home with their audiences. Exploding onto the scene with their dazzling EP *Make Some Room* and their critically heralded self-titled debut in 2016, the 2018 release *Everything Here* proves to be the band’s most bold statement yet. Hailing from Houston, Texas, The Suffers have got everything you need and there's no need to look further - a heaping dose of soul, a dash of reggae, a splash of jazz, a pinch of salsa, a hint of rock 'n' roll and a dollop of hip hop and funk - and that is just a few ingredients simmering inside their magical Gulf Coast soul. This thrilling ensemble is led by the relentlessly soulful Kam Franklin, the singer-songwriter, activist, writer and motivational speaker whose vocal range, passion and confidence make her shine as an undeniable force. $39.50 & $27.50 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/suffers> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 339385977 | JazzFest 2019: Joe Magnarelli Quintet at Hermann's Jazz Club | 2019-06-23 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-23 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-27 5:26 pm | 2019-05-05 6:47 pm | Syracuse native Joe Magnarelli moved to New York City in 1986 and soon became a regular participant in the New York and international jazz scene. From 1987, he toured and recorded with Lionel Hampton and Brother Jack McDuff. This dynamic trumpet player currently has nine records as a leader. In 1990, Magnarelli was a semifinalist at the Thelonious Monk International Trumpet Competition in Washington, D.C. His latest album, If You Could See Me Now, released in November 2018 and is devoted to trumpeter Tadd Dameron’s compositions. $42 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/joe-magnarelli-quintet> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 340034564 | Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival: Leroy Sibbles, Erica Dee LIVE, Phonosonics, DJ Abel | 2019-06-23 | 9:00 pm | 2019-06-24 | 1:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 4:17 pm | 2019-04-29 8:46 am | $17.50 - $25 Tickets and more information: <http://victoriaskafest.ca/schedule> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 353852434 | Monday Book Club – Central Branch | 2019-06-24 | 2:00 pm | 2019-06-24 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-15 8:11 am | 2019-05-15 8:11 am | Join us for a monthly book discussion group featuring titles chosen from different genres and available in multiple formats: ebook, e-audiobook, books on CD, and print. Read or listen to a pre-selected book at home, discuss it at the monthly meeting, and hear about other titles to enjoy. Registration and more information: <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/2019-06-24-4/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 345805270 | JazzFest 2019 Workshop: The Heavyweights Brass Band | 2019-06-24 | 4:00 pm | 2019-06-24 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-05 7:05 pm | 2019-05-05 7:06 pm | The Heavyweights Brass Band discusses the brass band style in the 21st century, from its rich history to brass bands of the present. Bring your horn as they’ll teach you a classic New Orleans standard too! REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP Call the VJS office 250-388-4423 <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/workshop/heavyweights-brass-band> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 384135069 | Womxn's Learn-To-Play Pinball | 2019-06-24 | 5:00 pm | 2019-06-24 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Every 14 days until July 8, 2019 | 2019-07-08 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=14;UNTIL=20190708T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-23 8:34 pm | 2019-07-04 8:22 am | On Monday, June 24th, we are hosting our first Womxn's Learn-To-Play Pinball night! This beginner friendly evening is open to all self-identified women who are keen on learning how to flip. $5 gets you 10 tokens and access to one-on-one lessons with a local female flipper! June 24th will also be our kick off to our bi-weekly womxn's summer league! Sign up will be at the Quazar's front counter that evening. Womxn's Summer League Dates: July 8th July 22nd Aug 5th Aug 19th Sept 2nd <https://www.facebook.com/events/2266230170164029/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 380607032 | The Man Who Killed Don Quixote | 2019-06-24 | 5:15 pm | 2019-06-24 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-19 11:23 am | From director Terry Gilliam comes the story of Toby (Adam Driver, Star Wars), a cynical yet brilliant film director who finds himself thrust into the mad and magnificent world of Don Quixote, where reality and fantasy are blurred and the adventures are larger-than-life. After finally securing financial backing and a strong acting ensemble, Gilliam completed production of *The Man Who Killed Don Quixote* 25 years in the making, only narrowly escaping its own Development Hell—the proverbial graveyard of many big budget Hollywood films. $11.43 19+ Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 365322102 | This is My Body: A Healing Circle for Women and Female-bodied | 2019-06-24 | 6:30 pm | 2019-06-24 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-05-31 5:43 pm | Dawn Dancing Otter and Serena Annette Turner, founders of The Wildwood Priestess Guild, are holding safe space For women and female-bodied people to share, and participate in grief and healing ceremony. We were inspired to create this offering as a response to the recent rescinding of women and female-bodied rights to body autonomy by restricting abortion in Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio, and the deep pain and visceral outrage felt by our community. As Priestesses and Teachers of healing and leadership work, we offer this opportunity for women and female bodied people of all ages to be in circle. We Grieve. We Rise Up. This gathering is for people who have ever had female reproductive systems Monday, June 24 6:30-8:30pm By Donation Sunset Labs 400 Herald St. Victoria BC More info: WildwoodPriestess@gmail.com [www.dawndancingotter.com](http://www.dawndancingotter.com/) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 362954184 | Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student’s Journey | 2019-06-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-24 | 8:47 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:36 pm | Iyengar Yoga is universally respected, practiced worldwide and credited by multitudes as life transforming, but because its founder B.K.S. Iyengar is famously reclusive, little is known about the man who invented this powerful practice…until now! Thanks to exclusive, intimate access to this legendary yogi, this documentary is able to showcase the profound spirituality embedded in his practice, which has led religions around the world to incorporate Iyengar Yoga into their ritual observances. Best of all is the extraordinary time spent with Iyengar himself, including in the studio where he rules alternately with an iron fist and a velvet touch while demonstrating feats of flexibility and discipline that would be extraordinary if carried out by an Olympic gymnast, let alone a man in his 90s. This documentary is required viewing for anyone with an interest in yoga, wellness, spirituality, or the connection of mind and body. “Yoga does not just transform the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” –B.K.S. Iyengar UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 339404095 | JazzFest 2019: The Heavyweights Brass Band | 2019-06-24 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-24 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-27 6:10 pm | 2019-05-05 6:47 pm | Over the last decade, The Heavyweights Brass Band have shared stages with Trombone Shorty, The Roots, Galactic, and The Soul Rebels, as well as many others. With a unique style that never fails to move audiences, they create alchemy of universal appeal that has earned them loyal fans across all genres. Their third album, *This City*, was recorded in New Orleans and features an abundance of perennial Heavyweights collaborators: Joe Lastie (Preservation Hall), Ashlin Parker (Trumpet Mafia), Eugene Grant, Roger Lewis (Dirty Dozen Brass Band), Marla Dixon (Shotgun Jazz Band) and more. The Heavyweights roll with the punches and always deliver a knockout blow. $32 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/heavyweights-brass-band-0> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 371511855 | Drag, Queers & Beers | 2019-06-24 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-24 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-08 12:49 pm | 2019-06-24 1:41 pm | Come out and celebrate Pride Month at the Phillips Tasting Room for this brand new Queer extravaganza celebrating local drag and local brews. We are turning the Tasting Room into a runway with performances from three of the city's campiest drag artists. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Vivian Vanderpuss, the zestiest queen, and Victoria's bearded wonder Woofie Goldberg and featuring the stylings of Femme King Persi Flage, this event will have plenty of lewks, moves, high camp and tomfoolery. This is a free event but limited to capacity. We will also be donating proceeds from our special beer blend: Bru Paul to Intrepid Theatre's Queer Festival: Outstages! <https://www.facebook.com/events/441153936450850/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 362954185 | Iyengar: The Man, Yoga, and the Student’s Journey | 2019-06-24 | 9:10 pm | 2019-06-24 | 10:57 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:36 pm | Iyengar Yoga is universally respected, practiced worldwide and credited by multitudes as life transforming, but because its founder B.K.S. Iyengar is famously reclusive, little is known about the man who invented this powerful practice…until now! Thanks to exclusive, intimate access to this legendary yogi, this documentary is able to showcase the profound spirituality embedded in his practice, which has led religions around the world to incorporate Iyengar Yoga into their ritual observances. Best of all is the extraordinary time spent with Iyengar himself, including in the studio where he rules alternately with an iron fist and a velvet touch while demonstrating feats of flexibility and discipline that would be extraordinary if carried out by an Olympic gymnast, let alone a man in his 90s. This documentary is required viewing for anyone with an interest in yoga, wellness, spirituality, or the connection of mind and body. “Yoga does not just transform the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.” –B.K.S. Iyengar UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 339385975 | JazzFest 2019: Elisapie at Victoria Event Centre | 2019-06-24 | 9:30 pm | 2019-06-24 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-27 5:26 pm | 2019-05-01 8:21 am | Ambassador for Inuit culture, Elisapie Isaac represents the wild and rough beauty of the North. Her latest album, The Ballad of the Runaway Girl, was nominated for a 2019 JUNO Award for “Indigenous Music Album of the Year”, and it’s the musical tale of an expatriate Inuk. The Canadian pop singer, broadcaster, documentary filmmaker and activist was born in Salluit, Quebec to an Inuk mother and a father from Newfoundland. Isaac collaborated with instrumentalist Alain Auger in the musical project Taima (Inuktitut for “that’s all” or “it is done”) in the early 2000s. The band’s sole album, Taima, won the 2005 JUNO Award for “Aboriginal Recording of the Year.” Now, Isaac offers her soulful music as she tenderly looks back on her heritage, telling her own story while making aboriginal musical classics shine. Her new album goes back to her roots, with both soft and raw moments and her very own mix of Inuktitut, English and French, unveiling the woman behind the music.[](https://downtownvictoria.ca/event/td-jazzfest-2019-elisapie-at-victoria-event-centre/) $29 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/elisapie> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers>[](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 364521357 | Mayor’s Community Drop-In | 2019-06-25 | 11:30 am | 2019-06-25 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-30 4:58 pm | Join us for Mayor’s Community Drop-In. Mayor Lisa Helps welcomes members of the public to have the opportunity to drop in to see her, meet others, engage in conversation, share thoughts, ideas and concerns, and to build community and a sense of belonging. For more information on the format and a schedule of upcoming dates, click [here](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/mayor-lisa-helps/mayors-community-drop-in.html). |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 372071632 | The Top Technology Trends of 2019 | 2019-06-25 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-25 | 1:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-09 7:57 am | As an IT leader, you’re continually seeking opportunities that support business innovation. Of course, at the same time, you’re evaluating the business impact of a host of highly disruptive technology trends. The way we experience a digitally enabled world is changing. In the next 5 years, A.I. will be driving a new level of automation: in every software, service, physical asset. A.I. frees us all for more creative activities. Call this ‘***the intelligent digital mesh’****.* Future solutions, driven by A.I., will open up a new era for digital business. So… if you’re *not* a disruptor in our rapidly changing digital landscape, someone else will be trying to steal your future! June 25th, CIPS members and guests have an extraordinary opportunity to meet **Dan Guna,** from Gartner’s Executive Programs organization. His presentation will highlight the top technology trends for 2019. See you then. Bring a friend! **Members: $25.00\* Non-members: $35.00 Students: $15.00** ($5 more at the door) \* Includes: PMI, IIBA, ISACA, itSMF, ACMP members Payment – **Online EventBrite**: VISA, Master Card. ***At the door: $5 more******; cash or cheques only.*** Please note: if you are unable to attend after reserving, **please ask a colleague to use your ticket.** Refunds will not be possible beginning 7 days before the event. *Please share your interest – Invite a colleague!* *<cipsbcsecretary@gmail.com>* [250.588-6495](tel:2505888645) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 384775647 | Yoga with Suchi | 2019-06-25 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-25 | 1:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Tuesday and Thursday until September 6, 2019 | 2019-09-05 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190906T065959Z;BYDAY=TU,TH | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-24 12:37 pm | Flowing Yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday 12-1pm at [The HUB, Victoria Community Space](https://www.facebook.com/thehubvictoriabc/?__tn__=KH-R&eid=ARBXvAskzpIAFVbUOUpQ3L1xB8bdKyifDf6l7-0vI8h0I5pps-U9FoWPfJBRT9xrofNvzuAyW0KMMnq4&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARA1lqMRwCFNu7e8xb_QlxctCNZAUuI0mOWlDoiXl5tVLRUSgw-zyUGPXmZToTV65YZaZZS1XY2Txm4ODhgtPq39U4_6455Xnp4rrFG9o9q50tt-dCA0gOna97ynOKVfjTWSU0iQ5ukKr_M0xgYQz2bX7PhDl3Qj5b4Z_0fMzS1In5slBV-2xoSMETkBDoGZaYvGBosgb8yUvtxYmIuZAWYoH4NTccWszXg6-IB8O0U1Cd7S9sdBh8FByC7nUA3VopHdyNUAayGixPAXFj7K9USOwceO3x-B2-UZWYViih8zG1jemdKMi_lGhDkzGJSCd91bY98n9znzbls41uF0Z3aEjsNc) 829 Fort Street, please bring a mat if you have one, build healthy community and check out the garden space in the back, Class is based in principles of Ashtanga yoga. | By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 345807604 | JazzFest 2019 Workshop: Amina Figarova | 2019-06-25 | 4:00 pm | 2019-06-25 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-05 7:08 pm | This is an open-ended question and answer style master class, which will focus on the art of building a tune, and arranging for a combo. There will be an emphasis on how to start, where to acquire inspiration for melody and rhythm, how to harmonize the melody, and basics for arranging. REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP Call the VJS office 250-388-4423 <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/workshop/amina-figarova> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 362954186 | Tales From the Winnipeg Film Group | 2019-06-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-25 | 8:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:36 pm | SPECIAL EVENT! CO-DIRECTOR DAVE BARBER WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE! Two years in the making, this is the explosive, hilarious documentary history of the legendary film centre featuring over 50 interviews and packed with rare archival footage, dynamic film excerpts, and great interviews with everyone from Guy Maddin to Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan. Featuring over 50 interviews and packed with rare archival footage, dynamic film excerpts, and hilarious interviews. We hear candid behind the scenes stories that illuminate the storied rise of acclaimed filmmakers like John Paizs (Crime Wave), Matthew Rankin, (Death By Popcorn) Mike Maryniuk (The Goose) Guy Maddin (Tales From the Gimli Hospital, My Winnipeg) Shawna Dempsey and Lorri Millan (We’re Talking Vulva, Good Citizen, Betty Baker) and Caroline Monnet (Ikwé). UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 380607611 | The Man Who Killed Don Quixote | 2019-06-25 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-25 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-19 11:24 am | From director Terry Gilliam comes the story of Toby (Adam Driver, Star Wars), a cynical yet brilliant film director who finds himself thrust into the mad and magnificent world of Don Quixote, where reality and fantasy are blurred and the adventures are larger-than-life. After finally securing financial backing and a strong acting ensemble, Gilliam completed production of *The Man Who Killed Don Quixote* 25 years in the making, only narrowly escaping its own Development Hell—the proverbial graveyard of many big budget Hollywood films. $11.43 19+ Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 372061240 | Standup For Kacia | 2019-06-25 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-25 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-09 7:36 am | A night of laughter and love. A bunch of comedians and you getting together to have fun and help a wonderful family. See you there! **About this Event** Kacia Doerksen of Victoria, BC is recovering from Lyme Disease. There are a lot of expenses involved with her recovery, here's your chance to help her and her wonderful family. A night of comedy with a bunch of fun, silly, hilarious comedians. Tickets are only $15. Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Doors open 6:30pm. Showtime 7:30pm <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/standup-for-kacia-tickets-62114568346> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 339419793 | JazzFest 2019: Joey Alexander Trio at The Royal Theatre | 2019-06-25 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-25 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-27 6:49 pm | 2019-05-05 6:47 pm | There have been many prodigies in the world of jazz, but very few can compare with the crazy-talented pianist Joey Alexander**,** who was born in Indonesia and taught himself to play jazz at age six by listening to his dad’s records. He became an overnight sensation when Wynton Marsalis invited him to play at Jazz at Lincoln Centre at age 11, closely followed by a CBS *60 Minutes* feature alongside Marsalis in 2016. By the age of 14, Alexander had released two Grammy-nominated CDs. These days, although still just a teenager, he continues to evolve by leaps and bounds. His 2017 release *Joey.Monk.Live!* was remarkable for its sophistication, while his newest CD, *Eclipse*, shows off his powerful gifts as a composer, arranger, and bandleader. Even the critics and festival bookers normally skeptical of young prodigies are won over by the musical maturity underlying Alexander’s extraordinary technical facility. He celebrates his 16th birthday at his debut performance in Victoria $58.50 & $43.50 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/joey-alexander-trio> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 339385974 | JazzFest 2019: Amina Figarova Sextet at Hermann's Jazz Club | 2019-06-25 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-25 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-27 5:26 pm | 2019-05-05 6:47 pm | Originally from Azerbaijan, the New York-based Amina Figarova is an internationally influenced and recognized composer, pianist, and bandleader. Those three roles come to the forefront in Figarova’s sextet, a band with remarkable chemistry that brings her world music arrangements to life. Every member of the group stands out as a first-rate individual, but their dedication to Figarova’s eclectic and powerful compositions gives this group its depth of feeling and elite status. The Amina Figarova Sextet has been a hit at major festivals like the Newport Jazz Festival and New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. With her 2018 release, Road To The Sun, Amina Figarova celebrates the 20th anniversary of her band. $42 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/amina-figarova-sextet> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 339385972 | JazzFest 2019: Alex Pangman at Victoria Event Centre | 2019-06-25 | 9:30 pm | 2019-06-25 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-27 5:26 pm | 2019-05-01 8:21 am | Dubbed “Canada’s sweetheart of swing,” Justin Time recording artist Alex Pangman channels everyone from Kay Starr to the young Ella Fitzgerald. Pangman, a musical time machine who presents classics from the Great American Songbook with all the vivacity you could ever want, has collaborated with Bucky Pizzarelli, Denzal Sinclaire and Ron Sexsmith. This charismatic, multiple JUNO Award nominee continues to sing despite having endured two double lung transplants. She played TD JazzFest 2015, and returns to Victoria in a live performance that is perfect for swing dancers.[](https://downtownvictoria.ca/event/td-jazzfest-2019-alex-pangman-at-victoria-event-centre/) $29 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/alex-pangman-0> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers>[](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 380746984 | Cool Aid AGM | 2019-06-26 | 11:30 am | 2019-06-26 | 1:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-19 3:00 pm | We hope you can join us for Cool Aid's 51st Annual General Meeting, on Wednesday, June 26, starting at 12 noon. Please [RSVP by clicking on this link](https://CoolAid.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1691d7fb3bacc2f7074f2b49d&id=acd9a39a73&e=85a6331197). Clients will share their perspectives and guest speaker Kevin Albers, M'akola Group CEO, and Cool Aid CEO Kathy Stinson will have a lively conversation about local housing progress and challenges, as well as provincial and national perspectives. (Cool Aid actively participates in the BC Non-Profit Housing Association and the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association, while Kevin is the Chair of the former and President of the latter.) At Cool Aid we believe that **everyone deserves home** and we look forward to reporting what has been done this last year to build homes, lives and community. The AGM is also a great opportunity to meet Cool Aid staff, managers and board of directors and pick up the 2018-19 Annual Report and audited financial statements. Refreshments served at 11:30 am. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 378906571 | Drop-In Lunch & Learn — Microbiome 101: Meet your microbial half and how to keep it happy | 2019-06-26 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-26 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-06-17 3:08 pm | Your quick introduction to the 38 trillion microorganisms that call your body home. Kris Campbell, principal of KC Microbiome Communications Group and co-author of two books on the microbiome, will cover the latest science on what these microbes do and what you should feed them to support your health. Includes a probiotics and fermented foods tasting. [Learn More](https://clubkwench.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bc4c2649705ce1e3be2abc1ee&id=fe5d944acd&e=b8cc6ad5a1) Free, public, drop-in! |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 364543137 | Hoarding Peer Support Group | 2019-06-26 | 3:00 pm | 2019-06-26 | 4:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Monthly on the 4th Wednesday until December 12, 2019 | 2019-12-12 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191212T075959Z;BYDAY=4WE | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:16 pm | The Hoarding Education and Action Team (HEAT) offers a drop-in, peer-support group twice a month to help people overcome clutter issues. Learn more about this non-judgmental, supportive peer group, where members can share their struggles, strategies and victories with other community members. The group is facilitated by peers who share their tips and tools for dealing with the emotional and physical aspects of a cluttered home. Additional support from clinical staff of Island Health (HEAT members) is available when appropriate. If you (or a family member, friend or neighbour) are struggling with clutter, and would like to see what this group can offer, please join us. For more information, visit: [www.victoria.ca/hoarding](https://www.victoria.ca/hoarding) The HEAT Hotline is 250.361.0227. |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 384155775 | 55+ Year End Chicken & Ribs BBQ Dinner | 2019-06-26 | 4:45 pm | 2019-06-26 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-23 9:21 pm | **Call or stop by to purchase tickets** **250-389-1470** **<https://www.jamesbaycentre.ca/adult/55-dinners-cafe/>** **The object of the program** is to provide nutritious meals to seniors in a friendly and caring environment and provide a place to encourage social interaction between all members of the community. The 55+ dinner program operates with a large volunteer component and a roster of mostly senior volunteers. Dinners are served every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 5pm from mid-September to the end of June. Some special dinners require the advance purchase of a ticket. Pay as you go or purchase a punch card, meals are provided at a low cost due to a subsidy provided by the Vancouver Island Health Authority. Make friends or bring along your own for a three course meal. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 380607940 | The Man Who Killed Don Quixote | 2019-06-26 | 5:15 pm | 2019-06-26 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-19 11:24 am | From director Terry Gilliam comes the story of Toby (Adam Driver, Star Wars), a cynical yet brilliant film director who finds himself thrust into the mad and magnificent world of Don Quixote, where reality and fantasy are blurred and the adventures are larger-than-life. After finally securing financial backing and a strong acting ensemble, Gilliam completed production of *The Man Who Killed Don Quixote* 25 years in the making, only narrowly escaping its own Development Hell—the proverbial graveyard of many big budget Hollywood films. $11.43 19+ Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 340013670 | Memorial Park Music Fest Opening Night | 2019-06-26 | 5:30 pm | 2019-06-26 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 3:35 pm | 2019-05-01 9:15 am | Grab your shades, sunhats, and the whole family and join us again for the Memorial Park Music Fest - seven glorious summer evenings in Esquimalt featuring free live outdoor musical performances. This summertime favourite will again be held on Tuesday nights, June 26th – August 7th. This year, we'll create more amazing memories with our incredible lineup of old favourites and new performers. The Bobby Dazzler Band kicks off the season! The opening night concert features special guests at 5:30 p.m. and the Bobby Dazzler Band taking the stage at 6:30 p.m. All other concerts for the rest of the season will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your chairs and a picnic, and also plan on visiting one of our onsite local food vendors for a variety of multicultural snacks and beverages. More information: <https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/events-listing/calendar/opening-night-memorial-park-music-fest> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 384818935 | Green New Deal Victoria Economic Transformation Meeting | 2019-06-26 | 6:00 pm | 2019-06-26 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-24 1:40 pm | On Wednesday, June 19, Green New Deal Victoria held a barnstorm – a mass-organizing meeting to start on the track to make a local Green New Deal a reality. At the barnstorm, Rethinking Economics Victoria facilitated a discussion on how to reform – or, maybe *transform* is a better word – our economy, and what a discussion it was! The group we facilitated thought way bigger than we expected, and some fantastic ideas emerged about where to start in shaping an economy that works for us – real people who have been working for the economy. We decided to meet again a week later to keep this discussion going and get a plan in the works. Not everyone who was at the barnstorm will be able to attend this meeting, which is unfortunate, but no one will be kept out of the loop! This meeting is open to everyone, not just those who were at the barnstorm, and please bring a friend! This space is booked for 2 hours, but feel free to drop in even if you can only stay for some time or can only attend later in the evening. <https://creativelyunited.org/event/green-new-deal-victoria-economic-transformation-meeting/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 362954187 | nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up | 2019-06-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-26 | 8:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:36 pm | The most difficult stories to tell are the ones we most need to hear. Colten Boushie, a young Cree man from Saskatchewan, was killed by a bullet on Gerald Stanley’s farm in 2016. After the RCMP investigation and trial, Stanley was found not guilty of second-degree murder. The jury’s verdict drew national attention and a public outcry advocating for reforms to the Canadian legal system. With strength and authenticity, filmmaker Tasha Hubbard bears witness to a tragic story that traces back through centuries of injustice and colonial violence endured by First Nations peoples. Reflecting on her own family connections to Indigenous and settler histories, Hubbard faithfully follows the Boushie family’s pursuit of justice all the way to the United Nations. Drawing together the present and past, Hubbard crafts an urgent and powerful film that demands not only our attention, but our action. –Hot Docs UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 363049394 | Victoria Tool Library Volunteer Orientation | 2019-06-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-26 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-28 6:40 pm | We are 100% volunteer run and need help with tool maintenance, workshops, holding down regular shifts during our operating hours, and much more. If you or someone you know may be interested in volunteering, please email us (<info@victoriatoollibrary.org>) to sign up for our next **volunteer orientation** on **Wednesday June 26th at 7pm.** After 5 volunteer sessions you will receive a free year's membership! | Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 339385970 | JazzFest 2019: An Evening With Jesse Cook | 2019-06-26 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-26 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-27 5:26 pm | 2019-05-05 6:47 pm | Canada’s Jesse Cook, JUNO Award-winning master guitarist, composer, and producer, is well-known for his intoxicating fusion of world music, having travelled the globe looking for sounds that resonate with him. Incorporating flamenco rumba, jazz, and other forms into his many albums, Cook is widely considered to be one of the most influential figures in the “nuevo flamenco” guitar style. On his albums, and in concert, Cook explores the roots of flamenco, and its many offshoots, from India to Spain, and on to Cuba and Latin America. He has released ten genre-defying albums, garnering eleven JUNO nominations – and one win, in 2001 for Free Fall – in the World Music and Instrumental categories. Among his many other awards, he is also a three-time winner of the Canadian Smooth Jazz award for Guitarist of the Year. PBS recently broadcasted Jesse Cook: Beyond Borders, the latest concert special by the acoustic guitar virtuoso, which was filmed over the 31 days of his coast-to-coast tour of Canada. He now brings Beyond Borders to the Royal Theatre in an epic, highly-anticipated Victoria reappearance. $72.50 & $54.50[](%2472.50%20&%20%2454.50) Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/evening-jesse-cook> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 339431498 | JazzFest 2019: Maureen Washington | 2019-06-26 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-26 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-27 7:17 pm | 2019-05-05 6:47 pm | With a luxuriant, powerful voice and remarkable onstage charisma, Maureen Washington has long been one of the most beloved and in-demand vocalists on Vancouver Island. Equally versed in jazz, blues, and soul, Washington recalls the spirit of the classic jazz divas while putting her own stamp on material ranging from Etta James to Norah Jones. Washington has opened for musical greats such as The Blind Boys of Alabama, Joe Lovano and Vincent Herring, and has won several awards including Black Canadian Award’s “Best Jazz and Soul Artist” in 2014. This savvy veteran has just released her 9th album, *Harvest Moon*. $32 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/maureen-washington-1> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 380604765 | Red Joan | 2019-06-26 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-26 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until June 28, 2019 | 2019-06-28 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190628T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-19 11:21 am | 2019-06-19 11:21 am | When the war is over, the best spies are hard to uncover. Elderly Joan Stanley (Judi Dench) is arrested by MI5 for sharing secrets with the KGB in her youth in the true retelling. Starring the incomparable Judi Dench in one of her greatest performances in recent years, *Red Joan* is based off the incredible true story of KGB spy Melita Norwood. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/red-joan/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 362954188 | nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up | 2019-06-26 | 9:00 pm | 2019-06-26 | 10:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:36 pm | The most difficult stories to tell are the ones we most need to hear. Colten Boushie, a young Cree man from Saskatchewan, was killed by a bullet on Gerald Stanley’s farm in 2016. After the RCMP investigation and trial, Stanley was found not guilty of second-degree murder. The jury’s verdict drew national attention and a public outcry advocating for reforms to the Canadian legal system. With strength and authenticity, filmmaker Tasha Hubbard bears witness to a tragic story that traces back through centuries of injustice and colonial violence endured by First Nations peoples. Reflecting on her own family connections to Indigenous and settler histories, Hubbard faithfully follows the Boushie family’s pursuit of justice all the way to the United Nations. Drawing together the present and past, Hubbard crafts an urgent and powerful film that demands not only our attention, but our action. –Hot Docs UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 364619030 | Movie & Popcorn: At Eternity's Gate | 2019-06-27 | 2:00 pm | 2019-06-27 | 4:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-05-30 7:09 pm |  <https://jamesbaynewhorizons.weebly.com/upcoming-events.html> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 359549766 | Left Coast Jazz Fest 2019: The New Cool | 2019-06-27 | 4:00 pm | 2019-06-27 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-23 3:56 pm | 2019-05-23 4:02 pm | The New Cool is a Victoria BC based jazz fusion band formed in 2019 and led by bassist Steve Duben. Featuring two outstanding guitarists Cliff Maddix and Neil Taylor paired with an effervescent rhythm section, this quartet plays an eclectic mix of material by contemporary artists including the Fearless Flyers, Steve Gadd Band and Robben Ford along with original compositions by group members. Running the gamut of jazz fusion, The New Cool's sounds touch on funk, blues, rock, latin and jazz, offering a fresh and contemporary take on jazz for the Vancouver Island music scene. Steve Duben (Electric Bass) Cliff Maddix (Guitar) Neil Taylor (Guitar) Jon Miller (drums) $15 Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-new-cool-at-the-left-coast-jazz-festival-2019-tickets-62002012689> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 345806804 | JazzFest 2019 Workshop: Eric Alexander and Eric Reed | 2019-06-27 | 4:00 pm | 2019-06-27 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-05 7:06 pm | 2019-05-05 7:08 pm | Eric Reed and Eric Alexander will touch on the important areas of study for anyone interested in jazz improvising. There will be a focus on the process of intense listening and transcription, developing proper instrument technique, and cultivating sound that suits the player’s physicality, an essential area of study but one that is quite elusive. These jazz masters will also discuss the importance of actual playing as opposed to simply practicing, and the need for jam sessions and gigs of all sorts, which is the best way to learn. REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP Call the VJS office 250-388-4423 <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/workshop/eric-alexander-and-eric-reed> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 380604970 | Red Joan | 2019-06-27 | 5:30 pm | 2019-06-27 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-19 11:21 am | When the war is over, the best spies are hard to uncover. Elderly Joan Stanley (Judi Dench) is arrested by MI5 for sharing secrets with the KGB in her youth in the true retelling. Starring the incomparable Judi Dench in one of her greatest performances in recent years, *Red Joan* is based off the incredible true story of KGB spy Melita Norwood. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/red-joan/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 371549956 | Coffee Social at The Drake | 2019-06-27 | 6:00 pm | 2019-06-27 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-08 2:14 pm | Coffee Social is a monthly meetup for folks in the coffee (or coffee associated) industries in and around Victoria, BC. We’ll be meeting at the Drake for drinks and conversation about coffee, what’s going on in our industry, and what we would like to see happening in our community. [https://www.facebook.com/events/1975749339386969/?event\_time\_id=2018913491737220](https://www.facebook.com/events/1975749339386969/?event_time_id=2018913491737220) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 385979728 | Share Recovery Series - Managing Substance Use Disorders in the Workplace | 2019-06-27 | 6:00 pm | 2019-06-27 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 8:18 pm | ‘Managing Substance Use Disorders in the Workplace’ will help participants to better understand the complexities associated with Substance Use Disorders in the workplace, and how to navigate these issues more effectively. This talk will benefit anyone whose life has been impacted by the addiction of an employee or colleague. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/share-recovery-series-managing-substance-use-disorders-in-the-workplace-tickets-62726782495> **WHEN:** June 27th, 2019 **WHERE:** Royal Jubilee Hospital - Lecture Theatre, Room S169 **DOORS OPEN:** 6:00PM **PRESENTATION:** 6:30PM - 8:00PM **Q & A:** 8:00-8:20PM **ABOUT THE PRESENTER:** KIM SKEATH, BSc (Kin) MERCER TOTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT, WESTERN CANADA TEAM LEAD VANCOUVER OFFICE BIOGRAPHY Kim Skeath is a principal with Mercer and a member of the Total Health Management team. Kim has been passionately promoting health and wellbeing for more than 25 years. Prior to working for Mercer, Kim developed and implemented occupational health & safety, disability management and wellness programs for Seaspan ULC. Aside from the 15 years Kim worked at Seaspan, she has additional experience working with public and private sector organizations including: city and district municipalities, government health services, manufacturing, oil and gas, and emergency services. Kim has extensive experience in managing addiction disorders in the workplace and was a key partner and project lead in the joint labour management steering committee that governed the communication strategy, leadership training sessions and roll out of the Courage to Care program for Seaspan ULC’s five companies. Kim has participated on various professional advisory committees and is known for her proactive approach and focus on health and function. Kim understands the complexities and opportunities that arise while working in highly unionized environments. She has worked alongside trades unions in the private sector as well as professional unions in the public sector. She has lead numerous projects including stakeholder and engagement interviews, focus groups, gap analyses of occupational health and wellness services, development of internal systems and processes for Ability Management, injury prevention and ergonomics programs, developing and tracking metrics to measure effectiveness of occupational health safety and wellness initiatives. Her ability to foster relationships, along with her collaborative and solution-oriented approach has been the cornerstone of her success. EDUCATION • Bachelor’s of Applied Science degree in Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University ***Share*** *is a series of educational talks designed to educate, and share solutions with, individuals, communities, and organizations impacted by addiction.* |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 387401193 | Wenatchee AppleSox | 2019-06-27 | 6:35 pm | 2019-06-27 | 10:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:50 am | LET’S SCHOOL THE APPLESOX! It’s the final day of school in Victoria, so why not come celebrate and watch the HarbourCats school the AppleSox in the final game of their three-game series. GROUP FUN! Looking to bring a group to the game and enjoy our Party Deck, or Upper Deck Experience? Or just takeover a whole section? If so, please call the HarbourCats directly at 778-265-0327, or drop in to their offices at 101-1814 Vancouver Street in Victoria to learn more. $13-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/wenatchee-applesox-6/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 381732975 | Break the Cistem: Lgbtq+ Pride Variety Show | 2019-06-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-27 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 5:52 pm | Performances by: Eddi Licious Ada Rawl Kim Union Henrietta Dubet Honey Dewme Kibbles n' Bits Luna Lush Vivian Vanderpuss $10 at the door or online Doors: 7pm, Showtime: 9pm Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/break-the-cistem-tickets-63503594962> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 362954189 | nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up | 2019-06-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-27 | 8:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:36 pm | The most difficult stories to tell are the ones we most need to hear. Colten Boushie, a young Cree man from Saskatchewan, was killed by a bullet on Gerald Stanley’s farm in 2016. After the RCMP investigation and trial, Stanley was found not guilty of second-degree murder. The jury’s verdict drew national attention and a public outcry advocating for reforms to the Canadian legal system. With strength and authenticity, filmmaker Tasha Hubbard bears witness to a tragic story that traces back through centuries of injustice and colonial violence endured by First Nations peoples. Reflecting on her own family connections to Indigenous and settler histories, Hubbard faithfully follows the Boushie family’s pursuit of justice all the way to the United Nations. Drawing together the present and past, Hubbard crafts an urgent and powerful film that demands not only our attention, but our action. –Hot Docs UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374828091 | "The Evening Thread" - Animation by Iris Moore | 2019-06-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-27 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-12 2:01 pm | \*\*DOORS AT 7:00\*\* \*\*SHOW AT 7:30\*\* After many requests, I've decided to hold a second screening of my new short animated film: "The Evening Thread"!! This time it will be held at Uvic, in the David Strong building. Before the event I'll make sure to provide clear instructions on how to find the your way if you're not familiar with UVic. (scroll down to see a map) I will be screening some of my old films in addition to the new one,, and will be selling stills, prints etc. To buy tickets, send an e-transfer to irisLmoore@gmail.com. Tickets are by donation, (suggested $1-$30, pay what works for you). The name you send the transfer under will be the name I put down for your entry, (there will be no physical tickets, just a name list) if you don't receive notification that I've accepted your transfer, shoot me a message to confirm that it got to me! About the artist and the film: For those who don't know, I am an artist and animator living in Victoria BC. I make short stop-motion films by hand, using watercolour and paper cut-outs. My films share stories meant to touch the heart and inspire the mind. "The Evening Thread" tells the story of a woman who reflects on her life as she prepares to die. The film is intended to encourage reflection on the role of death in our lives, and to highlight the profound experience of living a life that is impermanent. You can see my work at [www.irisLmoore.com](http://www.irislmoore.com/) Big thanks to Canada Council, who provided the majority of funding for this film! Finding the building: Here's a map! The"Strong Building" is at about ten o'clock inside the circle (if the circle were a clock). <https://www.uvic.ca/home/about/campus-info/maps/gif/3D-map.gif> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 353378866 | Anny Scoones presents "Island Home" | 2019-06-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-27 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-14 5:26 pm | **Free to attend | In-store |** Books will be available for purchase Celebrated local author [Anny Scoones ](https://www.bolen.bc.ca/?searchtype=keyword&qs=scoones+anny&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword)returns with her second book, [Island Home](http://www.bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qse=3xwN0QWPW-VL31GzZOx1VQ), a wonderfully insightful collection of essays that will give you even more reason to love Vancouver Island. From chainsaw carving, giant gnomes, to apples that could make anyone drool, this is a set of, in Scoones' own words, "little thoughts" that you definitely don't want to miss. Meet her yourself on June 27th and get ready to celebrate (and laugh at) our incredible island home. More information: <https://www.bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 363460550 | Indigenous Identity: In Conversation with Adam Olsen, MLA | 2019-06-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-27 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-29 8:06 am | 2019-05-29 8:06 am | Join us for a conversation together with Adam Olsen, MLA, about his life in public service at the crossroads of Indigenous identity. Hosted by Truth & Reconciliation Committee, Church of the Cross | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 386680148 | Art Opening: Dallas Segno ft. Emily Carr String Quartet | 2019-06-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-27 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-26 2:38 pm | Join us June 27th, 7:00pm, for a night of art, music, food, and drink! Dallas Segno will be unveiling his art, accompanied by the Emily Carr String Quartet. | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 380608530 | The Man Who Killed Don Quixote | 2019-06-27 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-27 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-19 11:24 am | From director Terry Gilliam comes the story of Toby (Adam Driver, Star Wars), a cynical yet brilliant film director who finds himself thrust into the mad and magnificent world of Don Quixote, where reality and fantasy are blurred and the adventures are larger-than-life. After finally securing financial backing and a strong acting ensemble, Gilliam completed production of *The Man Who Killed Don Quixote* 25 years in the making, only narrowly escaping its own Development Hell—the proverbial graveyard of many big budget Hollywood films. $11.43 19+ Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 339385969 | JazzFest 2019: Eric Alexander Quartet w. Eric Reed at Hermann's Jazz Club | 2019-06-27 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-27 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-27 5:26 pm | 2019-05-05 6:48 pm | Placing second behind Joshua Redman in the 1991 Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition, tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander is a founding member of the Art Blakey-inspired sextet, One For All, recording over a dozen albums with the all-star band while maintaining his own recording career. He joins forces with prolific pianist/composer Eric Reed, a superlative bandleader, solo performer, producer, educator, and sideman with artists such as Joe Henderson, Betty Carter, Freddie Hubbard, Buster Williams, and Wynton Marsalis – with whom he recorded more than a dozen albums. Reed has become one of the foremost interpreters of Thelonious Monk’s music, devoting four releases to his timeless classics. Alexander is currently working on a new recording project, due mid-2019. $42 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/eric-alexander-quartet-w-eric-reed> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 339385967 | JazzFest 2019: Gregory Porter plus John Lee Trio | 2019-06-27 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-27 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-27 5:26 pm | 2019-05-05 6:48 pm | Following three sensational sold-out performances at the Royal Albert Hall, international best-selling artist Gregory Porter released his first ever live album, One Night Only – Live At The Royal Albert Hall on November 2018. Porter has achieved international recognition with his two Grammy Award winning records for “Best Jazz Vocal Album”, Liquid Spirit in 2014 and Take Me To The Alley in 2017, which became the first jazz album to hit the Top 5 on the Official UK Albums Chart for over a decade. Liquid Spirit took Porter from being the biggest name on the jazz scene to being one of the most sought-after singers around today, performing sold-out shows across the UK and being invited to perform on high profile TV programmes including Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC Music Awards, and The Graham Norton Show. 2018 was yet another landmark year for Porter after his 2017 album, Nat King Cole & Me, hit number three on the Official UK Album Chart and received a 2019 Grammy nomination. Porter has performed at many major music festivals, including Glastonbury, where he shared the Pyramid Stage alongside the likes of Muse, Adele and Coldplay. With his rich and soulful voice, Porter wins audiences with the rare combination of raw talent and the musical sophistication that he captures so effortlessly. $72.50 & $54.50 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/gregory-porter> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 362954190 | nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up | 2019-06-27 | 9:00 pm | 2019-06-27 | 10:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:37 pm | The most difficult stories to tell are the ones we most need to hear. Colten Boushie, a young Cree man from Saskatchewan, was killed by a bullet on Gerald Stanley’s farm in 2016. After the RCMP investigation and trial, Stanley was found not guilty of second-degree murder. The jury’s verdict drew national attention and a public outcry advocating for reforms to the Canadian legal system. With strength and authenticity, filmmaker Tasha Hubbard bears witness to a tragic story that traces back through centuries of injustice and colonial violence endured by First Nations peoples. Reflecting on her own family connections to Indigenous and settler histories, Hubbard faithfully follows the Boushie family’s pursuit of justice all the way to the United Nations. Drawing together the present and past, Hubbard crafts an urgent and powerful film that demands not only our attention, but our action. –Hot Docs UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 339426247 | JazzFest 2019: Makaya McCraven at Hermann's Upstairs | 2019-06-27 | 10:00 pm | 2019-06-27 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-27 7:05 pm | 2019-05-05 6:48 pm | Makaya McCraven is a leading-edge sonic re-inventor of jazz drumming, dedicated to what he calls “organic beat music.” Operating at the intersection of jazz, electronica, and hip-hop, McCraven is a boundary-pushing beat scientist whose creativity and musical intuitions have caught the ears – and spun the heads – of critics and fans around the world. After moving to Chicago in 2007, he was soon immersed in both the mainstream and avant-garde jazz scenes. His 2015 debut CD, *In The Moment,* created a sensation, while more recent recordings, like his 2018 *Universal Beings*, have received even more ecstatic reviews, from *Downbeat* to the *New York Times*. This is not your everyday jazz drummer; if you’re looking for something different and boldly uncompromising, don’t miss this amazing JazzFest debut! $35 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/makaya-mccraven> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 381748666 | Mr. & Miss/MX Paparazzi Pageant | 2019-06-28 | 12:00 am | 2019-06-28 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 6:08 pm | Entertain us! Shock us! Make us laugh! Hypnotize us! But, most of all, leave us panting for more! All those interested can pick up an entry form from a bartender anytime during business hours, and there is no entry fee. You will be judged in the following categories: • Talent • Stage presence • Attire... • Ease and comfort during a question-and-answer session that will tell our panel of qualified judges if you have the stuff to represent Paparazzi and the LGBT community in a professional, fun manner, both at the nightclub and at other venues during the next 12 months. \*\*\*ENTRY FORMS AVAILABLE AT PAPARAZZI NIGHTCLUB (ask your bartender)\*\* As the two people who wear the Mr. Miss/MX Paparazzi tiara/crown and sashes, you receive:... CASH CROWNS SASH TROPHY 2 PAID GIGS at Paparazzi Nightclub plus throughout the year Additional prizes to be announced \*\*\*A PRIDE SOCIETY FUNDRAISER DOORS: 8 PM SHOWTIME: 9 PM SHARP! DJ ronnyb After show dancing COVER: $10 |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 371553294 | Value Proposition Design | 2019-06-28 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-28 | 1:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-08 2:23 pm | Value Proposition design: How do design products that your customers will actually use. Casey Milone is a career-long marketing copywriter and creative director with experience leading messaging at companies like Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Alaska Airlines. He has also consulted with some of the Bay Area's leading self-driving startups like Aurora and Zoox. In this workshop, Casey reviews the methodology behind Strategyzer's Value Proposition design concepts and speaks about his experience working in the tech space helping teams reframe their product marketing so that it focuses on customer value, rather than product specs. Bring lunch, hang out, ask questions. Casey has recently moved his company to Victoria and is using these free training sessions as a way to get to know the tech community. <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/value-proposition-design-tickets-62859667959> |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 336037789 | Afternoon Concerts in the Park | 2019-06-28 | 1:30 pm | 2019-06-28 | 3:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Friday and Saturday until September 3, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190903T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,FR,SA | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-23 11:49 am | 2019-08-07 6:56 pm | Located off Arbutus and Bridge Ways in Beacon Hill Park, Cameron Bandshell is vibrant with activity during summer. The stage hosts dance, theatre, band and choral performances, as well as a variety of community events. Bench seating and the surrounding grass areas are the perfect spot to relax and enjoy free performances. | Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 359551871 | Left Coast Jazz Fest 2019: Monik Nordine Trio | 2019-06-28 | 4:00 pm | 2019-06-28 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-23 4:00 pm | 2019-05-23 4:02 pm | Monik and her group are featuring the compositions of Canadian jazz artists such as Oscar Peterson, Joni Mitchell, KD Lang, Sonny Greenwich, Jan Jarczyk, Kenny Wheeler, Hugh Fraser, Alan Matheson, Greg Bush and of course their own works in a project called “The Great Canadian Songbook”. The aim of this project is to document as many retrospective and current Canadian compositions as possible with the goal of creating a body of work that we can call our own Joining Monik for this special project are Tony Genge (B3 Organ), and David Emery (drums). Each of these musicians maintains a busy performing and touring schedule in BC and elsewhere: Tony and Monik have worked together with Pat Coleman, Melinda Whitaker and with The Victoria Jazz Orchestra, David Emery plays drums regularly with The Victoria Jazz Orchestra and with The Tom Vickery Trio at Hermann’s Jazz Club “… solid performance and writing chops.” – Downbeat Magazine $15 Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monik-nordine-trio-at-the-left-coast-jazz-festival-2019-tickets-62004178166> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 371750475 | PRIDE on the Breakwater Barge | 2019-06-28 | 5:00 pm | 2019-06-28 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-08 8:44 pm | June is Pride month and 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada (June 27) and the Stonewall Riots in New York (June 28). Come together and celebrate love, community, and pride. In the celebration of the Victoria LGBTQ+ community, donations to the Victoria Pride Society and Living Without Disguises will be featured on site This evening “Rocksteady” will be playing at the Barge. They are a Classic Rock group with classic rock dance hits from the last four decades. Be sure to come down and enjoy Victoria’s best live music and views. Featuring local food trucks and local craft beer, cider, and wine. The whole family is welcome to enjoy this unique venue and lively event. Cover charge is $5, with a portion of the proceeds being added to the donations for VPS and LWD. For more information check out the [Breakwater Barge Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thebreakwaterbarge/), the [event page](https://www.facebook.com/events/688106498318059/?notif_t=event_calendar_create¬if_id=1559834235443884), and for more information on “Rocksteady”, check out their page [here](https://www.facebook.com/rocksteadymusic.ca/). |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 385613824 | Unity's Epic Rainbow Cup | 2019-06-28 | 5:30 pm | 2019-06-28 | 6:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 10:24 am | Unity and the VanIsle Pokemon Go Syndicate are proud to present the Rainbow Cup! A huge thank you to Epic Games & More for providing a location. Trainers, Get your grass, fire, water, electric and bug pokemon from Kanto and Johto region ready for battle! Where: Epic Games and More - 2616 Quadra St When: 6pm (Check-ins at 5:30pm) Unity Prizes \- Epic Games gift card for the tournament champion \- 3 random draw prizes will be announced at Epic Games Follow VanIsle Pokemon Go Syndicate on Facebook or Unity on Discord for updates. Hope to see everyone there! Please pre-register your team if possible: <https://silph.gg/t/pmay/unity-rainbow-cup> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 386469927 | Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché | 2019-06-28 | 5:30 pm | 2019-06-28 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 1, 2019 | 2019-07-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190701T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-26 9:19 am | 2019-06-26 9:19 am | Who was Alice Guy-Blaché? Join narrater Jodie Foster as she takes you through the unbelievable story of a 23 year old French woman who created the world’s first narrative films, revolutionizing cinema as we know it. $11.43 ($2 membership required) 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/be-natural-the-untold-story-of-alice-guy-blache-2/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 374748573 | Free Summer Concert in the Park: The Soul Shakers | 2019-06-28 | 6:00 pm | 2019-06-28 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-12 11:50 am | The Soul Shakers have been entertaining Victoria area audiences for more than a decade with their own brand of funky Soul and Rhythm & Blues music. They combine superb musicianship with an entertaining selection of popular songs that have audiences singing and dancing from the first beat! Bringing a picnic? We encourage all concertgoers to bring reuseable cutlery and dishes to minimise waste at our events. <https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/events/calendar/free-summer-concert-park-soul-shakers> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 362954191 | The White Crow | 2019-06-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-28 | 9:07 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:37 pm | DANCE ON SCREEN SPOTLIGHT As a director, Ralph Fiennes shows the same alertness for rich characterization that he does as an actor. And that’s saying something. His talent shines in this look at the early life of ballet great Rudolf Nureyev, up to and including his defection from Russia and the Kirov Ballet at the Paris airport in 1961. He was 23. White Crow is not a biopic. It’s an impressionistic glimpse at the forces driving Nureyev—something of a diva even then—to accept no borders or limits in letting his artistry run free. Working from a potent script by noted playwright and screenwriter David Hare, Fiennes gives his period drama a present-tense urgency that draws us into the life of Nureyev in the fascinating act of inventing himself. Ukranian dancer Oleg Ivenko, a soloist at the Jalil Tatar Ballet Theater, brings just the right note of youthful energy and sexual swagger to the role, his eyes alert to every challenge and perceived threat. Part thriller, part meditation on life and art, part portrait of a man on a tightrope, The White Crow may be juggling more themes than it can handle. But Fiennes makes the result a thing of bruising beauty and an exhilarating gift. –Rolling Stone "LOVELY, ELEGANT, IMPRESSIVE. A CLASSY -- AND RESPECTFULLY SEXY -- NIGHT AT THE MOVIES." --Variety “A richly textured drama that very nearly reincarnates the legendary artist and the Cold War era from which he sprang.” –Chicago Reader UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 379961389 | Depths From Above | 2019-06-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-28 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-18 6:55 pm | On Friday, June 28th, 4 awesome local acts take to the [The Intrepid Theatre Company](https://www.facebook.com/IntrepidTheatre/?eid=ARAmZUOI0wpMx30LY4LyYKvJa_uMhe5Bljt2qWi3766d4Nysy-guDaRLse3r1GasOc4s8U0L8wXHxPYw) to blow you out of the water! The Depths From Above concert series features music from working artists and emerging local bands as a way to promote the local music scene. Come on out, show your support, and see some of Victoria's vibrant music scene. **All Ages Event** Doors @ 7:00 Music @ 7:30 **$10 online tickets available now** <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/depths-from-above-daeodon-standard-issue-pleasure-model-heartsick-royalty-poncho-the-rain-tickets-63001618537> **Daeodon - Hard Rock Alternative** <https://www.facebook.com/DaeodonOfficial/> [https://www.instagram.com/daeodon/](https://www.instagram.com/daeodon/?fbclid=IwAR2kWGb6VlDlIBBd9jzbczFZMd0dpW-ASsmnH2c5SuIpEr_IkeXxCl_kmBU) Daeodon gives an edgy performance not to be missed. Founded in Victoria BC. Canada, mid 2018, the alternative hard rock group quickly became known for their heavy riffs, narrative lyrics, and solid groove. They have played with artists such as We Hunt Buffalo and Boy Leadfoot; were finalists in the Darcy’s Victory to Vinyl competition and are on the verge of releasing their debut EP for Summer 2019. **Standard Issue Pleasure Model - Soulful Psychedelic Rock** <https://www.facebook.com/standardissuepm> [https://www.instagram.com/standard\_issue\_pleasure\_model/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fstandard_issue_pleasure_model%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1D7oON7ToTO0-ria7CQVko6gIWZmL0FMfZV6xPht5Dd89IbNhJjpkeaho&h=AT38fIC7AYGkNpuqJxvb1G_6Dy7SqWHoy4WM9ybkgdlSS4wN4S42Mpxksdf8937a-7_1fmZSUQnLICHqvf6jPbelzysSaZ2imCJP2H1xfkB-ejT7grEDucxjMpcieAE0juQc8vRm) Standard Issue Pleasure Model is a 4 piece psych rock band from Victoria. Blending their signature sound of psychedelia soul and rock & roll along with their insane energy on stage for an unforgettable show! **Heartsick Royalty - Indie Hard Rock** [https://www.instagram.com/heartsickroyalty/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fheartsickroyalty%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0UNVOJRdG8g60dngP_8euh1cxrrn_oD59QDAMxdI8xnQvy7wJ26Oyfmjw&h=AT3CTtR9yHliFtvPa3P690cbqHIhWWB8_eSuzGM-Z2pG8W1IC96hHv3IF88Lsls0Ut9Cjlp4jxuWOkd74VH8auT3WjvwR_51CnvP5CCFMXLlt76MOSkNtSHlpC-4e-8_rqrCcYol) Heartsick Royalty is an indie-Hardrock band originating from Sidney BC in 2018 founded by our current band members, Mert Dikbas (Lead Guitar), Jacob Cowley-Hewitt (Lead Vocal) and Jasper Kjernisted (Percussion). We are available for gigs, live performances, and parties. **Poncho + The Rain - Genre-less Band** [https://www.instagram.com/officialponchoband/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fofficialponchoband%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR13C1yCyQteRRcachzbEUIIsCgZHZvTWjCiYjmhCza-TuDi04JDzuh-U6s&h=AT2JNq6d2NXhNOZ4OZ5n85txwKFu-kG5Tnb6IDAN5mJRA4f83l8ADauriUq8CW68xO7ArQTX5Zmvcfa_NDorChfMp1Mjgz6BmVHPX8cewxMbOk2XofnNpY1JzbkorbtPrvOs4Mo1pRA79vGJ36YXaw) Poncho and the rain was born four years ago for a school Battle of the Bands Competition. Since the group was established they have performed all over Victoria, and won two Battle of the Bands competitions. The band members include: Madi buckham on vocals, Sam Brouwer on Keys and Bass, Josh Ralphs on guitar, and Tobo Vergara on drums. They have previously gone under monikers AM/FM, Middle Ground, The Fifty50, Loose Fish, and the list goes on and on. For clarifications sake, the “+” represents “and” Poncho AND the Rain. This evening they present an all original set, featuring some special guests. But be warned, if you’re sitting in the Splash Zone, you will get wet. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 339385965 | JazzFest 2019: An Evening With Jacob Collier | 2019-06-28 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-28 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-27 5:26 pm | 2019-05-05 6:48 pm | British singer, multi-instrumentalist, and production wunderkind Jacob Collier went viral on YouTube, catching the attention of Quincy Jones. His 2016 album, In My Room, won 2 Grammys and a Jazz FM Award. This album led to collaborations and performances with Herbie Hancock, and Pharrell, as well as a TED Talk, a BBC Proms concert and more. In January 2018, Collier wrote Djesse, a universal wonder featuring contributions from a global cast of Collier’s musical inspirations. It is one of the most audacious recording projects to emerge this decade from someone who is already established as one of music’s most brazen new minds. Jacob Collier doesn’t merely embrace globalism; he lives it, sings it, arranges for it through songs that fight for something—music and its power to remind us of the connections we all share, the humanity of being alive at all. He last played solo at TD JazzFest 2017, but is joined this time by a band for an awe-inspiring performance that is sure to both dazzle and electrify. $58.50 & $43.50 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/evening-jacob-collier-0> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 362954192 | The White Crow | 2019-06-28 | 9:25 pm | 2019-06-28 | 11:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:37 pm | DANCE ON SCREEN SPOTLIGHT As a director, Ralph Fiennes shows the same alertness for rich characterization that he does as an actor. And that’s saying something. His talent shines in this look at the early life of ballet great Rudolf Nureyev, up to and including his defection from Russia and the Kirov Ballet at the Paris airport in 1961. He was 23. White Crow is not a biopic. It’s an impressionistic glimpse at the forces driving Nureyev—something of a diva even then—to accept no borders or limits in letting his artistry run free. Working from a potent script by noted playwright and screenwriter David Hare, Fiennes gives his period drama a present-tense urgency that draws us into the life of Nureyev in the fascinating act of inventing himself. Ukranian dancer Oleg Ivenko, a soloist at the Jalil Tatar Ballet Theater, brings just the right note of youthful energy and sexual swagger to the role, his eyes alert to every challenge and perceived threat. Part thriller, part meditation on life and art, part portrait of a man on a tightrope, The White Crow may be juggling more themes than it can handle. But Fiennes makes the result a thing of bruising beauty and an exhilarating gift. –Rolling Stone "LOVELY, ELEGANT, IMPRESSIVE. A CLASSY -- AND RESPECTFULLY SEXY -- NIGHT AT THE MOVIES." --Variety “A richly textured drama that very nearly reincarnates the legendary artist and the Cold War era from which he sprang.” –Chicago Reader UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 385900688 | JazzFest 2019: So Long Seven | 2019-06-28 | 9:30 pm | 2019-06-28 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 6:02 pm | 2019-06-25 6:02 pm | Influenced by bands such as Punch Brothers, Shakti, Oregon, among others, So Long Seven is breaking new ground, performing richly textured acoustic music that brings their diverse influences into a distinctly Canadian voice. At once spirited and meditative, So Long Seven creates a seamless blend between tabla, banjo, violin, vocals and acoustic guitar. They have performed at several festivals and recorded their self-titled debut CD *So Long Seven* and their second November 2017 release, *Kala Kalo*. They have been categorized as world jazz, world folk, cinematic jazz and even multicultural chamber music, but the term that applies best to So Long Seven is original. Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/so-long-seven> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 345802630 | JazzFest 2019: Attila Fias Trio (Late Night Open Jam Session) | 2019-06-28 | 10:30 pm | 2019-06-28 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday and Saturday until June 30, 2019 | 2019-06-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190630T065959Z;BYDAY=FR,SA | Read-only | 2019-05-05 7:02 pm | This exciting jazz piano trio, led by Hungarian-born, Toronto-raised, world-jazz pianist, composer, arranger and producer **Attila Fias**, blurs the boundaries of modern jazz and world music from Brazil, Hungary, India and more. **Richard Brisco** *drums*, **Louis Rudner** *bass* $10 Cover at the door <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/attila-fias-trio-late-night-open-jam-session> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 370276743 | Imagining Fusang: Exploring Chinese and Indigenous Encounters | 2019-06-29 | 10:00 am | 2019-06-29 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-06 10:18 pm | PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE | JUNE 29, 2019 | ALL DAY ADMISSION BY DONATION Curated By Haema Sivanesan | Founders and Drury Galleries Imagining Fusang: Exploring Chinese and Indigenous Encounters is a group exhibition that takes it’s title from the 7th Century Chinese legend of Fusang, which describes the travels of a Buddhist monk, Hui shen, by ship along the coast of the Americas in the latter part of the 5th Century. The artists in this exhibition explore — and speculate upon — early encounters and interactions between Indigenous peoples and Chinese communities that settled on Vancouver Island. While little historical and archaeological evidence exists to support the legend of Fusang, this exhibition draws on this legend as an allegory to re-consider the terms of cross-cultural relations. Exhibition runs until Sept 15 , 2019 <https://www.facebook.com/events/635271790315388/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 345800696 | JazzFest 2019: Student Performance Day at Centennial Square | 2019-06-29 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-29 | 5:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-05 6:53 pm | [Wellington High Senior Jazz Combos](https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/wellington-high-jazz-combos-0), [Phatfunks](https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/phatfunks), [Monterey Jazz Festival Next Generation Orchestra](https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/monterey-jazz-festival-next-generation-jazz-orchestra), [Vic High R&B Band](https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/vic-high-rb-band-3) Free to enjoy! More information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 358483532 | Demo: Art Shivoo with Rose Cowles | 2019-06-29 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-29 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until July 1, 2019 | 2019-06-30 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190701T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-22 7:09 am | 2019-05-22 7:09 am | Learn to shake off your mistakes and turn them into works of art with Rose Cowles! GO BIG! Bigger sometimes IS better! There will be moments when we are called upon to break out of our comfort zones and attempt loftier goals with the hopes that at least we can make it half of the way. This demonstration is all about ignoring the negative mind trickery and fear response when creating larger pieces of work. Rose would like to empower and inspire you to make BIG mistakes with an attitude of unbridled courage and curiosity no matter what the outcome. All acrylic paints and gel mediums available at OPUS will be demonstrated on canvas and watercolour papers. She will demonstrate all of her favourite methods of paint application using brushes, palette knives, squirt bottles and of course elements of collage. Come on out and watch Rose fail BIG but brilliantly! Rose encourages no small brushes – think big! **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. <https://opusartsupplies.com/how/demos/art-shivoo-0> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||
| 369968637 | Canada Day Weekend at the Royal BC Museum | 2019-06-29 | 1:00 pm | 2019-06-29 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-06 1:37 pm | 2019-06-06 1:39 pm | Join us for three days of outdoor events in celebration of Canada Day. Music and dance bring the diverse communities in BC to life and on Canada Day our annual Penny Carnival offers fun for the whole family! ## Schedule of events June 29, 2019 1:00 pm Lwekungen Dancers 2:00 pm Victoria Accordion club 3:00 pm Ocean Rain Chinese Dancers 4:00 pm Viva Mexico! Folklore Dancers Association 5:00 pm BC Fiddle Orchestra 6:00 - 8:00 pm Bucan Bucan <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108131/canada-day-weekend> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 358483717 | Demo: Art Shivoo with Rose Cowles | 2019-06-29 | 2:30 pm | 2019-06-29 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-22 7:09 am | Learn to shake off your mistakes and turn them into works of art with Rose Cowles! GO BIG! Bigger sometimes IS better! There will be moments when we are called upon to break out of our comfort zones and attempt loftier goals with the hopes that at least we can make it half of the way. This demonstration is all about ignoring the negative mind trickery and fear response when creating larger pieces of work. Rose would like to empower and inspire you to make BIG mistakes with an attitude of unbridled courage and curiosity no matter what the outcome. All acrylic paints and gel mediums available at OPUS will be demonstrated on canvas and watercolour papers. She will demonstrate all of her favourite methods of paint application using brushes, palette knives, squirt bottles and of course elements of collage. Come on out and watch Rose fail BIG but brilliantly! Rose encourages no small brushes – think big! **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. <https://opusartsupplies.com/how/demos/art-shivoo-0> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 359552566 | Left Coast Jazz Fest 2019: Jon Miller Quartet | 2019-06-29 | 4:00 pm | 2019-06-29 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-23 4:01 pm | “This has got to be one of the best jazz acts in the city.” - Adrian Chamberlain, Victoria Times Colonist The Jon Miller Quartet is a top-rated jazz group based in Victoria BC. The group's repertoire is composed of original compositions by group members along with classic jazz. In its most recent edition this includes organ-jazz in the vein of giants of the genre Jimmy Smith, Brother Jack McDuff, Joey DeFrancesco and Larry Goldings. Group members include Hammond B-3 organ marvel Tony Genge along guitar great Rob Cheramy and saxophonist extraordinaire Monik Nordine...Hard hitting and soulful, with an emphasis on swing, groove and blues-inflected jazz, the Jon Miller Organ Quartet (AKA Parallel Universe Band) invites audiences everywhere to join in their unique musical vision. “Woah! Where have you been hiding, Jon Miller Quartet? ...on behalf of sun-deprived Canadians everywhere, thanks for this much needed dose of Vitamin D.” - Robert Rowat, CBC Music "a delight for the senses...evokes the golden age of organ jazz." - Chemainus Valley Courier In 2015 the group's latest CD 3 Days in Winter charted in the top 10 on Earshot Jazz charts for Campus radio programming across Canada for 19 weeks and was heard on CBC Vancouver's Jazz programme “Hot Air.” $15 Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jon-miller-quartet-at-the-left-coast-jazz-festival-2019-tickets-62004695714> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 345800987 | JazzFest 2019 Workshop: Melissa Aldana | 2019-06-29 | 4:00 pm | 2019-06-29 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-05 6:57 pm | 2019-05-05 7:05 pm | Rising star Melissa Aldana will conduct this workshop, custom-tailored to the students, in an effort to make attendees of all skill levels more confident in their improvisational technique, tone, and musical development. REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP Call the VJS office 250-388-4423 <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/workshop/melissa-aldana> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 387860863 | Rooftop Rhymes Fundraiser | 2019-06-29 | 5:00 pm | 2019-06-29 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 10:25 pm | Help get the Victoria Bigfoot Slam Team to the Bigfoot Regional Poetry Slam in Portland, OR! Learn more about the BRPS here: <https://www.facebook.com/bigfootregionalslam/> Join us at Dak from 5-9pm, where there will be food and merch for sale inside, and musical and poetry entertainment up on the roof! Swing by just to buy a chapbook, or a raffle ticket, or head upstairs ($10 admission) to watch the team and our special guests perform, and perhaps share your own talents on the open mic! The Team: Catherine Garret, Dana Neily, Neko Smart, and SJ Valiquette. The Special Guests: TBA $10 <https://www.facebook.com/events/461562241274101/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 387401195 | Kelowna Falcons | 2019-06-29 | 6:35 pm | 2019-06-29 | 10:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:51 am | CANADA DAY WEEKEND BEGINS! It’s a re-match of our 2017 Divisional Playoff Series, as we kick off a weekend of Canada Day festivities by hosting our Canadian rival Kelowna Falcons in the first of a three-game series. Our rivalry with Kelowna is always intense, but even more so when we get to play our fellow Canadians on the weekend of our Nation’s birthday! Be sure to get your tickets early for this one, as we expect the stands to be full on all three days. $13-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/kelowna-falcons-3/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 372073336 | Sashay Café: Disney Edition! An All Ages Drag Show | 2019-06-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-29 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-09 8:03 am | For The Love Of Drag invites you to a Disney themed Sashay Café: a cozy all ages draw show in the heart of Quadra Village! **About this Event** For The Love Of Drag proudly presents SASHAY CAFÉ : Disney Edition! Saturday, June 29th Doors @ 7PM / Show @ 745PM At Caffe Fantastico Quadra (965 Kings Rd) $10\* online Tickets available at the door if not sold out online. <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sashay-cafe-disney-edition-an-all-ages-drag-show-tickets-62817800733> Disney takes over Victoria's open stage all ages drag show! Sashay Café is a cozy all ages monthly drag show taking place at Caffe Fantastico in the heart of Quadra Village! The coffee bar will be open, and alcohol and food will also be available for purchase. Come support local drag! Join us for a fabulous Disney themed evening of performances from veteran and up-and-coming drag artists: \*Candy Boxx : IG @\_therandomjess\_ \*Chunky Hunk McGee : IG @hope\_melody\_ \*Frieda Slaves : IG @j.roo1 \*Hir Mes : IG @cant.take.the.sky.from.lee \*Krystal Divination : IG @krystal\_divination \*Lamps Bass : IG @amnajessop \*Jessica SnakeEyes : IG @will\_the\_squish \*Johnny Awkward : IG @ashelyjordan \*Twitch : IG @royalityrhea Accessibility: \*Caffe Fantastico has two levels connected by 2 stairs. Both the Quadra St and Kings Rd entries are level with the sidewalk. There is a single use wheelchair accessible restroom on both the upper and lower level. The upper level (Kings Rd entrance) has access to the coffee bar. \*There is street parking available, as well as bus stops less than one block from the cafe. \*Tickets are available on a sliding scale for anyone with financial barriers who would like to attend and support. We can also arrange a cash door ticket for you if electronic finances are a barrier. Please send a message or email loveofdrag@gmail.com so I can arrange to accommodate you! This show is a space for LGBTQ+ art. Allies are welcome to join us, please respect the artists and community. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 362954193 | The White Crow | 2019-06-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-29 | 9:07 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:37 pm | DANCE ON SCREEN SPOTLIGHT As a director, Ralph Fiennes shows the same alertness for rich characterization that he does as an actor. And that’s saying something. His talent shines in this look at the early life of ballet great Rudolf Nureyev, up to and including his defection from Russia and the Kirov Ballet at the Paris airport in 1961. He was 23. White Crow is not a biopic. It’s an impressionistic glimpse at the forces driving Nureyev—something of a diva even then—to accept no borders or limits in letting his artistry run free. Working from a potent script by noted playwright and screenwriter David Hare, Fiennes gives his period drama a present-tense urgency that draws us into the life of Nureyev in the fascinating act of inventing himself. Ukranian dancer Oleg Ivenko, a soloist at the Jalil Tatar Ballet Theater, brings just the right note of youthful energy and sexual swagger to the role, his eyes alert to every challenge and perceived threat. Part thriller, part meditation on life and art, part portrait of a man on a tightrope, The White Crow may be juggling more themes than it can handle. But Fiennes makes the result a thing of bruising beauty and an exhilarating gift. –Rolling Stone "LOVELY, ELEGANT, IMPRESSIVE. A CLASSY -- AND RESPECTFULLY SEXY -- NIGHT AT THE MOVIES." --Variety “A richly textured drama that very nearly reincarnates the legendary artist and the Cold War era from which he sprang.” –Chicago Reader UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 381729234 | Death by Drag IX | 2019-06-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-29 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 5:50 pm | $10 at the door only. xx Death by Drag IX xx Featuring local LGBTQ+ artists operating on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen-speaking, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ people. Hosted by Occult sisters Henrietta Dubét and Ada Rawl. Performances by: Ada Rawl Henrietta Dubét Luna Lush Honey Dewme Stevie O'Brien Persi Flage $10 at the door or [online](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/death-by-drag-ix-tickets-63503781520) Doors: 7pm, Showtime: 8pm SHARP <https://copperowl.ca/calendar> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 339444462 | JazzFest 2019: Melissa Aldana Quartet | 2019-06-29 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-29 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-27 7:48 pm | 2019-05-05 6:48 pm | Chile’s Melissa Aldana was born into a musical family and soon proved to be a jazz prodigy, being the first female instrumentalist to win the coveted Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. She is also a recipient of the Martin E. Segal Award from Jazz at Lincoln Center and a double recipient of the Altazor Award, Chile’s highly prestigious national arts prize. After a scholarship to Berklee and some mentoring by Joe Lovano and George Coleman, Aldana emerged as a bold and thrilling new voice on tenor sax. Her three CDs have gotten rave reviews, including her 2016 release, *Back Home*, and her current trio has earned comparisons with Sonny Rollins. Aldana last appeared in Victoria at TD JazzFest 2014 for a sold-out Hermann’s Jazz Club debut. Her next album is set to release June 2019. Don’t miss this one! $42 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/melissa-aldana-quartet> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 339385963 | JazzFest 2019: Davina & The Vagabonds at Centennial Square | 2019-06-29 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-29 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-04-27 5:26 pm | 2019-05-05 6:48 pm | JazzFest has a very good track record for booking high-energy party bands, and Davina & the Vagabonds is no exception. Brought back by demand after their hit Blues Bash 2018 debut, the rollicking five-piece quirky, dance-happy songs evoke vintage New Orleans and the soulful swagger of Memphis. The Vagabonds take the familiar elements of blues, jazz, and R&B and somehow make it both retro and fresh. What takes them over the top is the extraordinary Davina Sowers, a charismatic vocalist and pianist who has been compared to everyone from Etta James, Amy Winehouse, and Janis Joplin… to Betty Boop! Maybe just call her the most engaging performer since the young Maria Muldaur strutted onto the scene. For showmanship and sassy professionalism, these guys are hard to beat. $29 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/davina-vagabonds> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 380604004 | The Tomorrow Man | 2019-06-29 | 7:45 pm | 2019-06-29 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 5, 2019 | 2019-07-05 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190705T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-19 11:18 am | 2019-06-19 11:19 am | Ed Hemsler spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come. Ronnie Meisner spends her life shopping for things she may never use. In a small. These two people will try to find love. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-tomorrow-man/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 371515422 | Paper Street Theatre’s 8th Birthday! | 2019-06-29 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-29 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-08 12:56 pm | **Paper Street Theatre’s turns 8!** Come on down to wish a happy birthday to your favourite improv company. Music will be played, laughter will be laughed, and cake will be eaten. There may even be a presentation from Dave Morris and a first look at our 9th Season of Improvised Theatre. Paper Street Theatre’s 8th Birthday! 8pm-11pm at Intrepid Theatre | Free \*\* Cake Included | Presents Accepted | Cash Bar \*\* |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 388183996 | Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids Victoria | 2019-06-29 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-29 | 10:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-28 7:22 am | 2019-06-28 7:29 am | Travel back in time to remember the good, bad, and awkward parts of growing up. Grownups Read Things They Wrote as Kids is a live, open-mic storytelling event where courageous adults share their childhood and teenage writing on stage. Embarassing diary entries, angsty teenage poetry, bizarre short stories, letters from camp, and much more. Sign up in advance to read your own kid writing, or join the audience to be part of the fun. Sign up to read: <https://grownupsreadthingstheywroteaskids.com/event/victoria-2019-july/> The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact the venue at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. More detailed venue accessibility info is available at <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/>. Washrooms are for all genders. <https://ti.to/grttwak/victoria-2019-july/with/gjfbgeowqtq?source=facebook> <https://www.facebook.com/events/675673436209713/> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 362954194 | The White Crow | 2019-06-29 | 9:25 pm | 2019-06-29 | 11:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:37 pm | DANCE ON SCREEN SPOTLIGHT As a director, Ralph Fiennes shows the same alertness for rich characterization that he does as an actor. And that’s saying something. His talent shines in this look at the early life of ballet great Rudolf Nureyev, up to and including his defection from Russia and the Kirov Ballet at the Paris airport in 1961. He was 23. White Crow is not a biopic. It’s an impressionistic glimpse at the forces driving Nureyev—something of a diva even then—to accept no borders or limits in letting his artistry run free. Working from a potent script by noted playwright and screenwriter David Hare, Fiennes gives his period drama a present-tense urgency that draws us into the life of Nureyev in the fascinating act of inventing himself. Ukranian dancer Oleg Ivenko, a soloist at the Jalil Tatar Ballet Theater, brings just the right note of youthful energy and sexual swagger to the role, his eyes alert to every challenge and perceived threat. Part thriller, part meditation on life and art, part portrait of a man on a tightrope, The White Crow may be juggling more themes than it can handle. But Fiennes makes the result a thing of bruising beauty and an exhilarating gift. –Rolling Stone "LOVELY, ELEGANT, IMPRESSIVE. A CLASSY -- AND RESPECTFULLY SEXY -- NIGHT AT THE MOVIES." --Variety “A richly textured drama that very nearly reincarnates the legendary artist and the Cold War era from which he sprang.” –Chicago Reader UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 371512436 | Beach Party 2019: Official Pride Week Kickoff! | 2019-06-29 | 10:00 pm | 2019-06-30 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-08 12:51 pm | House of Gabor and King Fling present Beach Party 2019: The Official YYJ Pride Week Kickoff! Hosted by the legendary Gouda Gabor PVR & Mr. Chaz Avery YYJ with DJ Nims YVR special guest Lola Maneata YYJ and the return of Victoria's Queen Jiz Zelle YYZ!!! Saturday, June 29 10PM Doors Capital Ballroom 858 Yates Street $12 Advance | $17 at the Door Available online via [bit.ly/beachparty19](https://bit.ly/beachparty19) Hard copy details to come ASAP Partial proceeds will be donated to the Victoria Pride Society Youth Initiatives 19+ Only Grab your bikinis, board shorts & tanks cause Gouda's bringing back some queso jalapeño energy from Vallarta for the OFFICIAL Victoria Pride Week 2019 Kickoff with BEACH PARTY at the city's most beautiful venue, Capital Ballroom! Joining her is King Fling's Chaz Avery as co-host and together they are THRILLED to welcome the stunning and talented Jizzelle BACK to Victoria from Toronto, along with the always mesmerizing Lola Maneata! With DJ Nims keeping you on the dance floor and prizes for best BEACH DRAG, this is a party you don't want to miss! Grab your advance tickets once they become available on Monday, June 3! This event is taking place on the traditional unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, on which we are guests. ACCESSIBILITY: \- The main entrance has a long flight of stairs and at this time there is no ramp; however, if you require assistance with accessing the space, arrangements can be made with the professional and courteous security staff. Please contact us with any questions. \- There is seating once inside which is typically on a first-come-first-served basis. If, due to mobility restrictions, you require seating to be able to attend the event, please contact us at [King Fling](https://www.facebook.com/KingFlingVic/) and we can look into making reservations. \- Both washrooms are located on the main floor once inside and will be for all genders. \- If there is anything we have missed please send us a direct message at [King Fling](https://www.facebook.com/KingFlingVic/). |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 339400497 | JazzFest 2019: Sona Jobarteh at Victoria Event Center | 2019-06-29 | 10:00 pm | 2019-06-29 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-27 6:01 pm | 2019-05-05 6:48 pm | Sona Jobarteh is the first female Kora virtuoso to come from one of five principal West African Griot families. The Kora, a 21-stringed African harp, belongs exclusively to Griot families, and only those who are born into one of these families have the right to take up the instrument professionally. Breaking away from tradition, Jobarteh is a pioneer in an ancient male-dominated hereditary tradition that has been exclusively handed down from father to son for the past seven centuries. Reputed for her skill as an instrumentalist, distinctive voice, infectious melodies and her grace onstage, Jobarteh has rapidly risen to international success following the release of her critically acclaimed album *Fasiya* in 2011. In recent years, Jobarteh has headlined major festivals around the world in Brazil, India, South Korea, Ghana, Mexico, Tanzania, Cote D’Ivoire, Lithuania, Poland and Malaysia, just to name a few. Sona Jobarteh and her music have the unique ability to touch audiences from all backgrounds and cultures. $35 Tickets and more information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazz-fest/event/sona-jobarteh> Volunteer information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 349936720 | Terrific Turtles | 2019-06-30 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-30 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-10 10:31 am | Turtle nesting season is upon us. Find out about these scaly wonders with games, crafts, and visits with our biggest celebrity, the live Western Painted Turtle, Wrinkles! Admission by donation, $5 per person recommended. Event gratefully sponsored by the VNHS. <http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/special-events.php> Volunteer with the Nature Sanctuary: <http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/volunteer.php> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 358484504 | Demo: Painting Glass with Water Mixable Oils with Bev Robertson | 2019-06-30 | 12:00 pm | 2019-06-30 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until July 2, 2019 | 2019-07-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190702T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-22 7:10 am | 2019-05-22 7:10 am | Join Bev Robertson as she demystifies how to paint glass! Bev will cover value checking and colour mixing. Stressing the importance of getting your values right is a key element of painting glass to get a reflective quality that makes the viewer believe it is glass. The demonstration will use Windsor and Newton water mixable oil and Cobra Water Soluble oils. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. <https://opusartsupplies.com/how/demos/painting-glass-water-mixable-oils> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||
| 369969072 | Canada Day Weekend at the Royal BC Museum | 2019-06-30 | 1:00 pm | 2019-06-30 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-06 1:39 pm | Join us for three days of outdoor events in celebration of Canada Day. Music and dance bring the diverse communities in BC to life and on Canada Day our annual Penny Carnival offers fun for the whole family! ## Schedule of events June 30, 2019 1:00 pm Lwekungen Dancers 2:00 pm Taiko Drummers 3:00 pm Cookeilidh 4:00 pm Mark Atkinson 5:00 pm Pablo Cardenas 6:00 - 8:00 pm Capital City Syncopators <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108131/canada-day-weekend> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 359553769 | Left Coast Jazz Fest 2019: Jam Session with Astrid Lyre | 2019-06-30 | 2:00 pm | 2019-06-30 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-23 4:04 pm | Nanaimo-based jazz guitarist Astrid Lyre draws her inspiration from Jimi Hendrix, Julian Lage, and Wayne Krantz. Astrid’s approach to the guitar is bold and fresh and she thrives on taking musical risks, weaving an intricate improvised tapestry of interaction and interplay. Joined by Sherry Clayton (drums), Ken Williams (bass) and Monik Nordine (saxophone) $12 Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jam-session-with-astrid-lyre-tickets-62004941449> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 358484694 | Demo: Painting Glass with Water Mixable Oils with Bev Robertson | 2019-06-30 | 2:30 pm | 2019-06-30 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-22 7:10 am | 2019-06-08 12:59 pm | Join Bev Robertson as she demystifies how to paint glass! Bev will cover value checking and colour mixing. Stressing the importance of getting your values right is a key element of painting glass to get a reflective quality that makes the viewer believe it is glass. The demonstration will use Windsor and Newton water mixable oil and Cobra Water Soluble oils. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. <https://opusartsupplies.com/how/demos/painting-glass-water-mixable-oils> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 385610625 | Pokemon League Meetups | 2019-06-30 | 3:00 pm | 2019-06-30 | 5:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Sunday until December 30, 2019 | 2019-12-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191230T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 10:19 am | Come down every Sunday from 3pm-5pm and play against other trainers. This is a FREE all ages event. Sign up and get a Pokemon Player ID# and keep tabs of your friendly matches to earn Pokemon League exclusive items! We also host other Pokemon events including League Challenges and Pre-Release events! <https://www.facebook.com/events/600323013748193/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 362954195 | The Souvenir | 2019-06-30 | 4:30 pm | 2019-06-30 | 6:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:37 pm | GRAND JURY PRIZE WINNER! –Sundance Film Festival CRITICS' PICK - The New York Times FIVE STARS! A cinematic memoir of once-in-a-decade emotional precision and ambition, Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir does many things so exquisitely it’s hard to know where to begin. Hogg, a veteran British director with a distinctly intimate style, graduated from film school in the 1980s. Now, completing a cosmic circle, Hogg casts Tilda Swinton’s daughter, Honor Swinton-Byrne, to play an autobiographical version of herself as a young film student awakening to the pleasures and heartaches of early ’80s London. (Mama Swinton is on hand too, as Hogg’s elegant, concerned mother.) To watch Swinton-Byrne’s 24-year-old Julie—angelically innocent, soft in voice, curious, a touch embarrassed by her Knightsbridge privilege—is to make the kind of immediate heart-to-heart connection with an actor that only the movies can broker. Anthony (Tom Burke, wryly funny while charting a devastating descent), enters into Julie’s life, first as a worldly adviser and spouter of pretentious come-ons, then as a sharer of books and a bed. Swinton-Byrne and Burke are magnificent, tender and exposed, and though we flinch protectively for the teller of this tale, Hogg turns her story into a gift of empathy. A sequel is already in the works\\; when it arrives, you’ll still be wrecked by this one. While it’s unspooling, The Souvenir feels like the only film in the world—the only one that matters. –Time Out New York “FOUR STARS” –The Guardian “THE BEST KIND OF FINE ART: HEARTBREAKING, SOPHISTICATED AND DEEPLY CINEMATIC ALL AT ONCE.” --The Wrap “ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF THE YEAR SO FAR” --A.O. Scott, The New York Times “A BRILLIANT LITTLE GEM.” --Screen Daily “THE SOUVENIR, PART II, WITH ROBERT PATTINSON JOINING THE PROJECT, IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS." –Variety UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 387401197 | Kelowna Falcons - FIREWORKS! | 2019-06-30 | 6:35 pm | 2019-06-30 | 10:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:51 am | CANADA DAY FIREWORKS GALA Join us for game two in the series with Kelowna and then a spectacular 20-minute FIREWORKS show after the game. This is the second of FOUR fireworks nights on the season and the show rivals, if not exceeds, what you might see downtown on Sunday night. Many have commented that our little show is the best fireworks show they have ever seen! This game will sell quickly so get your tickets today! General Admission ticket holders should arrive early to assure best seats. Gates open early at 5:00 pm. Premium Pricing in Effect for this game on General Admission, Premium Reserved and Campbell Club Seats $15-$27 <https://harbourcats.com/event/duplicated-kelowna-falcons-2/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 362954196 | The Souvenir | 2019-06-30 | 7:00 pm | 2019-06-30 | 8:59 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 4:46 pm | 2019-05-28 5:37 pm | GRAND JURY PRIZE WINNER! –Sundance Film Festival CRITICS' PICK - The New York Times FIVE STARS! A cinematic memoir of once-in-a-decade emotional precision and ambition, Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir does many things so exquisitely it’s hard to know where to begin. Hogg, a veteran British director with a distinctly intimate style, graduated from film school in the 1980s. Now, completing a cosmic circle, Hogg casts Tilda Swinton’s daughter, Honor Swinton-Byrne, to play an autobiographical version of herself as a young film student awakening to the pleasures and heartaches of early ’80s London. (Mama Swinton is on hand too, as Hogg’s elegant, concerned mother.) To watch Swinton-Byrne’s 24-year-old Julie—angelically innocent, soft in voice, curious, a touch embarrassed by her Knightsbridge privilege—is to make the kind of immediate heart-to-heart connection with an actor that only the movies can broker. Anthony (Tom Burke, wryly funny while charting a devastating descent), enters into Julie’s life, first as a worldly adviser and spouter of pretentious come-ons, then as a sharer of books and a bed. Swinton-Byrne and Burke are magnificent, tender and exposed, and though we flinch protectively for the teller of this tale, Hogg turns her story into a gift of empathy. A sequel is already in the works\\; when it arrives, you’ll still be wrecked by this one. While it’s unspooling, The Souvenir feels like the only film in the world—the only one that matters. –Time Out New York “FOUR STARS” –The Guardian “THE BEST KIND OF FINE ART: HEARTBREAKING, SOPHISTICATED AND DEEPLY CINEMATIC ALL AT ONCE.” --The Wrap “ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF THE YEAR SO FAR” --A.O. Scott, The New York Times “A BRILLIANT LITTLE GEM.” --Screen Daily “THE SOUVENIR, PART II, WITH ROBERT PATTINSON JOINING THE PROJECT, IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS." –Variety UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 375833008 | Wonderment at Night - Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue | 2019-06-30 | 7:30 pm | 2019-06-30 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-13 5:07 pm | 2019-06-20 5:31 pm | Wonderment returns for its 2nd evening installation of the season, taking place in the historic Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue at Blanshard and Pandora. This elegantly modest venue features vaulted ceilings with wood and plaster surfacing that combine for spectacular acoustics. Performing in quad sound and exploring Kabbalistic and other mystical themes will be... SURROUNDED BY A RADIANCE The Book of Ezekiel features some of the most visionary passages of Western prophetic lore. For all the attention given to the visual, not a whole lot of information is given with respect to Ezekiel's sonic experience. Drawing from the Book of Ezekiel, Midrash and Kabbalistic Sources, Surrounded By A Radiance will attempt a sonic visualization using both hardware and soft synthesis. DOMINION OF BEING Music for the Inner Life. The book of splendor (Zohar) is opened and drone soundscapes begin. Candles; we explore inner light and inner life. Flowing via picturesque autism spectrum generated sub-tones, revealing ambient hidden inner worlds, welcoming open hearts into new benevolent soundscapes—all happening LIVE—in the dominion of being. Dominion of Being are an electronic soundscape collective based in Victoria, BC, Canada since 2016. Heather Mitchell and Joseph Sheppard are its core members with many collaborative guests. Dominion of Being explores themes of neuroscience, philosophy, mysticism, and wellbeing—transforming spaces with intentional sound. Door open at 7:30pm, performances begins at 8:00pm. Admission to this event is by donation. <https://gcems.ca/project/wonderment-2018-live-ambient-music-in-victoria-public-parks/> If you'd like to help out with any of our summer events, we would appreciate the volunteer assistance. Email us a <gcems@gcems.ca> to get involved. |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 381764985 | Ccommunity Garden: PRIDE | 2019-06-30 | 8:00 pm | 2019-06-30 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 6:18 pm | Showcasing local drag performers with varying levels of experience and all gender expressions. Hosted by Occult sister Ada Rawl and Kibbles n' Bits! SPECIAL CCOMMUNITY PRIDE PRICING Sunday June 30th, Copper Owl, Doors @ 8, Show @ 9 $5 cash at door!! Featuring performances by: Ada Rawl Kibbles n Bits Burnina Sparks Justin Pousse Dandy Dikon Hunky Dorian Highball More TBA! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2390089194547785/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 369846908 | Hip Hop Rewind - Best of the 2000s | 2019-06-30 | 10:00 pm | 2019-07-01 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-06 10:35 am | LONG WEEKEND PARTY Come out for the best of the early 2000s in Hip Hop all matched with a music video playing on our huge projector screen. Get ready for drink specials, and party favors. Lets start Easter out with a bang. DJ Low playing the tunes. Requests welcomed. Sample: Ludacris, Eminem, Missy Elliott, Nelly, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, NAS, Usher, JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and many more. $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hip-hop-rewind-best-of-the-2000s-tickets-62953295000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 357976980 | Gorge Canada Day Picnic | 2019-07-01 | 8:30 am | 2019-07-01 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-21 3:26 pm | 2019-05-21 3:26 pm | Celebrate Canada Day along the Gorge Waterway with a pancake breakfast, family parade, stage entertainment, classic cars, kids’ activities, canoe rides, buskers corner, street hockey, Strawberry Tea, Canada Day market and more. **Event information: [gorgecanadaday.ca](http://gorgecanadaday.ca/)** - [**Schedule of Events**](http://www.gorgecanadaday.ca/features.html) - [**Get involved in Gorge Canada Day Picnic**](http://gorgecanadaday.ca/contacts.html) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 357976098 | Gorge on Art | 2019-07-01 | 9:30 am | 2019-07-01 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-21 3:24 pm | Celebrate Canada Day with the arts as part of the annual Gorge Canada Day Picnic! Meet artists and watch them work in a range of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, jewelry and textiles. Take in free musical entertainment plus food and refreshments available for purchase. Make a day of it! <https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/news-events/events-list/saanich-community-events/gorge-canada-day-picnic-2019.html> Interested in applying as an artist? Deadline May 24! Visit <https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/parks-recreation-culture/arts.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 421582757 | 🎈 Beacon Hill Children's Farm | 2019-07-01 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-01 | 5:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Daily until October 15, 2019 | 2019-10-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191015T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-08 7:11 am | 2019-08-08 7:12 am | The Beacon Hill Children's Farm, located within beautiful Beacon Hill Park of Victoria, B.C., are pleased to bring the farm animal experience into the city. Operated since 1985 by the Koenders family the Beacon Hill Children's Farm take pride in providing both an educational and economical form of entertainment for the whole family. The hands-on experience, particularly with the most popular feature that is the goat petting area, encourages children be compassionate toward living creatures. Our goal is to help children develop a respect for animals that will remain with them for life. Enjoy your visit! Spring Hours: 10:00 - 4:00 Summer Hours: 10:00 - 5:00 Fall Hours: 10:00 - 4:00 (The farm is usually open the first week of March and closes Thanksgiving Monday) Volunteer with the Beacon Hill Children's Farm: <http://beaconhillchildrensfarm.ca/volunteer> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 352982664 | Canada Day Victoria | 2019-07-01 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-01 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-14 7:04 am | 2019-06-20 6:31 pm | Join us on Monday, July 1 for a Canada Day celebration featuring local musical performances, multi-cultural programming, food, and activities, including the Coast Capital Savings Living Flag on the lawns of the BC Legislature.[](https://www.facebook.com/events/1190871334418437/) 10:30am-5:30pm - Kids Zone 12pm - Coast Capital Savings Living Flag T-Ship Pick-Up Begins 12pm-dusk - Flavour of Canada Food Village 2pm - Coast Capital Savings Living Flag Photo 3pm - Indigenous Blessing 3:15pm - The Lekwungen Dancers 3:30pm - Singing of the National Anthem 3:45pm - Coast Capital Savings Youth Band 4:20pm - Dominic Pelletier of Caravane 5:15pm - Johnny Gr4ves 5:55pm - Youth Poet Laureate, Aziza Moqia Sealey-Qaylow 6:10pm - Fortune Killers 6:55pm - Caleb Hart 7:40pm - Diamond Cafe 8:35pm - Khanvict 9:30pm - nêhiyawak 10:30pm - Fireworks <https://www.canadadayvictoria.ca/> Volunteer Roles: Site Crew, Green Team, Info Team Email: <volunteer@atomiqueproductions.com> https://airtable.com/shrWWLfqE8F0JW027 |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 357956517 | The Annual Memorial Dragball Game 2019 | 2019-07-01 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-01 | 3:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-21 2:45 pm | 2019-05-21 2:46 pm | A ball game like no other! One of Victoria Pride’s signature events, the Memorial Drag Ball Game traces its roots back to 1993 when a group of friends decided to hang out in a park, play ball… and do drag. The intention was to have a break from politics, commercialism and sponsorship while poking fun at themselves. What began as a fun day with friends has turned into a spectacle that draws up to 1000 spectators. Come out and enjoy a perfect sunny day while watching (or playing) a fun and lighthearted game of ball in drag! Please help keep the air clear for everyone by respecting the city bylaw against smoking in parks. WANT TO JOIN THE GAME? Everyone is welcome to play! Simply choose whether you’d like to play for The Queens or The Kings and pick a name for your drag persona. To qualify, the Queens traditionally need to be wearing lipstick and a wig and the Kings traditionally need to have facial hair… but since drag is all about gender-bending we are flexible! We’ll also have some items for you to borrow should you need some assistance! If you’re planning to play, please arrive early so that you have enough time to check-in. More information: <https://victoriapridesociety.org/events/the-annual-memorial-dragball-game-2/> Volunteer with Victoria Pride Society: <https://victoriapridesociety.org/vps-volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 369970347 | Canada Day Weekend at the Royal BC Museum | 2019-07-01 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-01 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-06 1:40 pm | 2019-07-01 3:08 pm | Join us for three days of outdoor events in celebration of Canada Day. Music and dance bring the diverse communities in BC to life and on Canada Day our annual Penny Carnival offers fun for the whole family! ## Schedule of events July 1, 2019 1:00 pm Lwekungen Dancers 2:00 pm Le La La Dancers 1:00 - 3:00 pm Penny Carnival <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108131/canada-day-weekend> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 375835430 | Wonderment - Beacon Hill Park (Dallas Rd & Cook St Location) | 2019-07-01 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-01 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-13 5:13 pm | 2019-06-20 5:29 pm | Ambient music has a long history going back decades, even before Brian Eno coined the term. Victoria BC has shared in that legacy going back at least 25 years, and we are proud to present three artists, originally from Victoria, who made significant contributions to the development of a local and regional ambient music scene during the 1990s, and are still active as producers, DJs and event promoters in Vancouver. BINHEX - aka Nicole Goodman HASSELHOFF - aka Quentin Rogers Quentin and Nicole are best known for opening Victoria's first dedicated electronic music retail outlet, Temple of Sound, in June 1994. Prior to the shop, however, they had already hosted ambient events in February of that year, and continued with a residency at Java Coffeehouse called Gravity. Quentin and Nicole moved to Vancouver in 1995, and have continued to DJ, produce, and host ambient music events to this day. BinHex with Seffrika at the May 2019 Vancouver Low Frequency Festival... <https://soundcloud.com/seffi-hexes/seffirkab2bbinhex> Hasselhoff ambient production... <https://soundcloud.com/hasselhoff/ngc-281> Hasselhoff DJ mix of classics from the 1990s ambient era... <https://www.mixcloud.com/hasselhoff/progress-is-measured-by-how-much-we-lose> SABRINA DZUGALO Sabrina Dzugalo is a producer, sound engineer, and DJ. She continued running the ambient music weekly at Java, while also producing her own radio show on CFUV and DJ’ing techno throughout the island and lower mainland. Sabrina moved to Toronto in 1998 to study audio engineering at the Harris Institute, returning to BC in the mid-2000s. You can find her tracks on Woodwork Recordings, ADSR Collective, Coldwave Records, and Urban Arts Berlin. Sabrina live set from Wonderment 2017 (Sidney BC)... <https://soundcloud.com/sabrinadzugalo/glass-beach> TANGO LIMA Rounding out this edition of Wonderment is Tango Lima, aka Trevor Lang. Trevor has been active in Victoria's new wave of ambient artists, and is also a member of the band Cartoon Lizard Tango Lima recent production... <https://soundcloud.com/trevorlang/a-nice-walk-on-a-good-day> <https://gcems.ca/project/wonderment-2018-live-ambient-music-in-victoria-public-parks/> If you'd like to help out with any of our summer events, we would appreciate the volunteer assistance. Email us a <gcems@gcems.ca> to get involved. |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 387401198 | Kelowna Falcons | 2019-07-01 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-01 | 4:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:52 am | CANADA DAY MATINEE, 1:00 PM Start! What better way to spend a Canada Day afternoon than at the ballpark! Come enjoy the game, have a hot dog and cold beverage and then head downtown after the game for Victoria’s always enoyable Canada Day festivities. Stop by Yates Street Taphouse for a cold beverage on your way as well, and meet up with HarbourCats players and staff, as they (hopefully) celebrate a win over Kelowna in the final game of the three-game Canada Day weekend series. LOOKING FOR A COOL TICKET UPGRADE? Consider purchasing our Campbell Club Seats, padded seats located in the first four rows of the Grandstand (Section 10) with food and beverage service to the first TWO rows. Order here for just $25 per ticket! $13-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/kelowna-falcons-4/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 381754840 | Canada Daze Party | 2019-07-01 | 5:00 pm | 2019-07-02 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 6:12 pm | Celebrating Canada Day with fireworks in the harbor & fireworks on stage at Paparazzi Nightclub as we celebrate Canada Day with spotlight performances of Canadian music & dancing with [DJ ronnyb](https://www.facebook.com/thedjronnyb/). Doors: 5 PM DJ ronnyB: 10 PM SHOWTIME: 11 PM Cover $5 <https://www.facebook.com/events/797896823926491/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 390732223 | All Is True | 2019-07-01 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-01 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 5, 2019 | 2019-07-05 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190705T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 1:44 pm | 2019-07-01 1:45 pm | It’s 1613 and Shakespeare (Kenneth Branagh) leaves London for his home in Stratford after his beloved Globe Theatre is burnt to the ground. Devastated, he attempts to mend the fractured relationships with his wife and daughters while simultaneously wrestling with the death of his only son, Hamnet. Starring Judi Dench and Ian McKellen, *All is True* is written by Ben Elton (*Much Ado About Nothing* (1993)), and is directed by Kenneth Branagh. $11.43 ($2 Membership required) 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/all-is-true/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 385824307 | Movie Monday: Design Canada | 2019-07-01 | 6:15 pm | 2019-07-01 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 4:12 pm | 2019-06-25 4:12 pm | The first documentary chronicling the history of Canadian graphic design and how it shaped our nation and its people. In 2012, Design Canada began with a genuine curiosity about where the designs and symbols of Canada originated from. Director (and graphic designer) Greg Durrell began shooting the film on a Canon 7D. A year later, Greg met Jessica Edwards, a Canadian filmmaker living in Brooklyn and Gary Hustwit. The team spent 5 years crafting the Design Canada story. You'll meet the people who care intensely about the images that represent us (like our flag) and the filmmakers who care too. Made with the kind of determination, and beery budget that our filmmakers are famous for, this is the perfect film for Canada Day. Pg [trailer](https://vimeo.com/263571655) \-- Victoria's long running weekly film series of eclectic and thoughtful films, often with special presentations and discussions. Free admission, donations always welcome First come, first served. To ensure a seat join us by 6:15. More information: <https://www.moviemonday.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 390662722 | Future Oceans Fashion Show | 2019-07-01 | 6:30 pm | 2019-07-01 | 11:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 11:54 am | 2019-07-01 11:55 am | V.I.M’s Future Oceans is the first wearable art fashion show of its kind, featuring garments made from reclaimed ocean plastics and technology. The goal of the project is to create a platform for global thought leaders, and to inspire the fashion industry and consumers to change the way they approach and ultimately manufacture fashion. NTA believes that the arts have the ability to transcend language and other cultural barriers. We also believe that creativity is needed to spark and fuel innovation, and that research-based art can lead to scientific breakthroughs. Art can communicate very complex concepts to a very diverse audience. Join us on July 1 at the Victoria International Marina for an evening of innovative sustainable fashion, music, and performance like no other! Proceeds from Future Oceans Fashion show support the Ocean Legacy Foundation. 4:00pm - Media Reception 6:00pm - VIP / Sponsor Reception 6:30pm - Guest Reception 8:00pm - Eco Chic Fashion Show 8:45pm - Future Oceans Resort Wear Show 9:15pm - Future Oceans Wearable Art Show 10:20pm - Canada Day Fireworks 10:30pm - After Party $150-$350 Tickets and more information: <https://www.vimfutureoceans.com/events/future-oceans-fashion-show> |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||
| 363011610 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-01 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-01 | 8:59 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:46 pm | GRAND JURY PRIZE WINNER! –Sundance Film Festival CRITICS' PICK - The New York Times FIVE STARS! A cinematic memoir of once-in-a-decade emotional precision and ambition, Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir does many things so exquisitely it’s hard to know where to begin. Hogg, a veteran British director with a distinctly intimate style, graduated from film school in the 1980s. Now, completing a cosmic circle, Hogg casts Tilda Swinton’s daughter, Honor Swinton-Byrne, to play an autobiographical version of herself as a young film student awakening to the pleasures and heartaches of early ’80s London. (Mama Swinton is on hand too, as Hogg’s elegant, concerned mother.) To watch Swinton-Byrne’s 24-year-old Julie—angelically innocent, soft in voice, curious, a touch embarrassed by her Knightsbridge privilege—is to make the kind of immediate heart-to-heart connection with an actor that only the movies can broker. Anthony (Tom Burke, wryly funny while charting a devastating descent), enters into Julie’s life, first as a worldly adviser and spouter of pretentious come-ons, then as a sharer of books and a bed. Swinton-Byrne and Burke are magnificent, tender and exposed, and though we flinch protectively for the teller of this tale, Hogg turns her story into a gift of empathy. A sequel is already in the works\\; when it arrives, you’ll still be wrecked by this one. While it’s unspooling, The Souvenir feels like the only film in the world—the only one that matters. –Time Out New York “FOUR STARS” –The Guardian “THE BEST KIND OF FINE ART: HEARTBREAKING, SOPHISTICATED AND DEEPLY CINEMATIC ALL AT ONCE.” --The Wrap “ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF THE YEAR SO FAR” --A.O. Scott, The New York Times “A BRILLIANT LITTLE GEM.” --Screen Daily “THE SOUVENIR, PART II, WITH ROBERT PATTINSON JOINING THE PROJECT, IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS." –Variety UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 372258507 | Canada Day at Upstairs | 2019-07-01 | 9:00 pm | 2019-07-02 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-09 3:31 pm | Come celebrate Canada's biggest day with at Upstairs with drink specials and your dance moves Tickets $10 in advance. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canada-day-at-upstairs-tickets-63175662106> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363011612 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-01 | 9:20 pm | 2019-07-01 | 11:19 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:47 pm | A cinematic memoir of once-in-a-decade emotional precision and ambition, Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir does many things so exquisitely it’s hard to know where to begin. Hogg, a veteran British director with a distinctly intimate style, graduated from film school in the 1980s. Now, completing a cosmic circle, Hogg casts Tilda Swinton’s daughter, Honor Swinton-Byrne, to play an autobiographical version of herself as a young film student awakening to the pleasures and heartaches of early ’80s London. (Mama Swinton is on hand too, as Hogg’s elegant, concerned mother.) To watch Swinton-Byrne’s 24-year-old Julie—angelically innocent, soft in voice, curious, a touch embarrassed by her Knightsbridge privilege—is to make the kind of immediate heart-to-heart connection with an actor that only the movies can broker. Anthony (Tom Burke, wryly funny while charting a devastating descent), enters into Julie’s life, first as a worldly adviser and spouter of pretentious come-ons, then as a sharer of books and a bed. Swinton-Byrne and Burke are magnificent, tender and exposed, and though we flinch protectively for the teller of this tale, Hogg turns her story into a gift of empathy. A sequel is already in the works\\; when it arrives, you’ll still be wrecked by this one. While it’s unspooling, The Souvenir feels like the only film in the world—the only one that matters. –Time Out New York “FOUR STARS” –The Guardian “THE BEST KIND OF FINE ART: HEARTBREAKING, SOPHISTICATED AND DEEPLY CINEMATIC ALL AT ONCE.” --The Wrap “ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF THE YEAR SO FAR” --A.O. Scott, The New York Times “A BRILLIANT LITTLE GEM.” --Screen Daily “THE SOUVENIR, PART II, WITH ROBERT PATTINSON JOINING THE PROJECT, IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS." –Variety UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 390659068 | Oceans Deep :: An Ocean Legacy Fundraiser | 2019-07-01 | 10:00 pm | 2019-07-02 | 2:00 am | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 11:50 am | Oceans Deep is a benefit afterparty at Sunset Labs following the Future Oceans fashion show & fundraiser event hosted at the Victoria International Marina on July 1st. The Future Oceans event is being co-created by Ocean Legacy Foundation, Natural Talent Agency and V.I.M to raise awareness about ocean plastics and environmental impacts. FEATURING MUSIC BY :: \------------------------------------------------------ Selektra :: L.A [Www.mixcloud.com/brianna-amore](http://www.mixcloud.com/brianna-amore) Khan :: Vic <https://m.soundcloud.com/khan> [https://facebook.com/pg/khansmixes](https://www.facebook.com/khansmixes/) Mo Moshiri :: Vic <http://urbnet.com/momoshiri/> @moshirimo Focus Group :: Vic <https://soundcloud.com/focusgroupbc> \+ Special Guest TICKETS & DETAILS :: \------------------------------------------------------ Hosted at Sunset Labs :: 400 Herald St, Victoria $15 in advance via [TICKET link](https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?flowlogging_id=6851286822fbf&mfid=1562006993602_6851286822fbf) OR eTransfer to: payments@sunsetlabs.ca $25-35 at the door (if available) Limited quantity of tickets available 10 - Late // LICENSED 19+ ♥ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 383742834 | Stories in the Shade | 2019-07-02 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-02 | 11:00 am | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Every 14 days until August 14, 2019 | 2019-08-13 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=14;UNTIL=20190814T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-23 9:27 am | Join us at the gardens for our bi-weekly storytime designed for our youngest gardeners. Each program centres around a theme that explores subjects such as gardens, pollinators, vegetable growing, and other environmental themes through stories, garden activities and related crafts. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. For further information, please contact: youthprograms@hcp.ca Dates: July 2, 16, 30, August 13 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Cost: $5/child, free admission for an accompanying adult Ages:2+ years (designed for younger children, however, siblings are welcome) Call to register: 250-479-6162 |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 364546056 | Lunchtime Concerts in the Square | 2019-07-02 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-02 | 1:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until September 13, 2019 | 2019-09-12 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190913T065959Z;BYDAY=TU,WE,TH | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-05-30 5:21 pm | 2019-08-07 6:52 pm | Bring your lunch and some sunscreen and soak up some sun and free tunes this summer. From classical to world beat, folk to jazz and baroque to blues, there's something for everyone. <https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/culture/outdoor-venues/centennial-square/summer.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 359651288 | 🎈 Play in the Park | 2019-07-02 | 4:00 pm | 2019-07-02 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Tuesday until August 28, 2019 | 2019-08-28 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190828T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-23 6:43 pm | 2019-07-13 5:11 pm | Bring the whole family for an afternoon of crafts, stories, games, and a snack in the beautiful outdoors! Join us on Tuesdays evenings in July and August at Oswald Park to enjoy some fun in the sun, get active, and connect with your neighbours. Activity options provided for children of all ages. Please note there is no washroom access available on site. <http://www.oaklandscommunitycentre.com/sites/default/files/Family%20Programs.pdf> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 336038398 | Folk Music Evening Series | 2019-07-02 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-02 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday until August 28, 2019 | 2019-08-28 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190828T065959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-23 11:52 am | 2019-08-07 6:58 pm | Located off Arbutus and Bridge Ways in Beacon Hill Park, Cameron Bandshell is vibrant with activity during summer. The stage hosts dance, theatre, band and choral performances, as well as a variety of community events. Bench seating and the surrounding grass areas are the perfect spot to relax and enjoy free performances. | Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 384853466 | Music in the Park - Goward House | 2019-07-02 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-02 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-24 2:44 pm | Bring a blanket and a picnic and mingle with your neighbours and share an evening of music and dance. Face painting for kids and food available for purchase at this family friendly event. Music by Rock of Ages, playing classic rock from the 60’s to the 80’s. <https://www.facebook.com/events/3369300706418301/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 388191393 | Open Mic Night | 2019-07-02 | 6:30 pm | 2019-07-02 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-28 7:33 am | Come one come all to our first open mic night: a night of performances from artists in our community! Share your creative voice on stage whether it be a song, poem, short story, or just come by to support fellow creators! Performers will have 4-5 minutes to share their work with the audience, no advance sign up necessary! In celebration of Pride month, we welcome and encourage Pride related content, but is not solely limited to the theme. Refreshments and treats will be provided. Please note, this is an all ages event and will be heard by fellow patrons in the store, as the event is during store hours. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 363011614 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-02 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-02 | 8:59 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:47 pm | A cinematic memoir of once-in-a-decade emotional precision and ambition, Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir does many things so exquisitely it’s hard to know where to begin. Hogg, a veteran British director with a distinctly intimate style, graduated from film school in the 1980s. Now, completing a cosmic circle, Hogg casts Tilda Swinton’s daughter, Honor Swinton-Byrne, to play an autobiographical version of herself as a young film student awakening to the pleasures and heartaches of early ’80s London. (Mama Swinton is on hand too, as Hogg’s elegant, concerned mother.) To watch Swinton-Byrne’s 24-year-old Julie—angelically innocent, soft in voice, curious, a touch embarrassed by her Knightsbridge privilege—is to make the kind of immediate heart-to-heart connection with an actor that only the movies can broker. Anthony (Tom Burke, wryly funny while charting a devastating descent), enters into Julie’s life, first as a worldly adviser and spouter of pretentious come-ons, then as a sharer of books and a bed. Swinton-Byrne and Burke are magnificent, tender and exposed, and though we flinch protectively for the teller of this tale, Hogg turns her story into a gift of empathy. A sequel is already in the works\\; when it arrives, you’ll still be wrecked by this one. While it’s unspooling, The Souvenir feels like the only film in the world—the only one that matters. –Time Out New York “FOUR STARS” –The Guardian “THE BEST KIND OF FINE ART: HEARTBREAKING, SOPHISTICATED AND DEEPLY CINEMATIC ALL AT ONCE.” --The Wrap “ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF THE YEAR SO FAR” --A.O. Scott, The New York Times “A BRILLIANT LITTLE GEM.” --Screen Daily “THE SOUVENIR, PART II, WITH ROBERT PATTINSON JOINING THE PROJECT, IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS." –Variety UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 373836560 | Pay-What-You-Can: Julius Caesar (Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival) | 2019-07-02 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-02 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until July 4, 2019 | 2019-07-04 | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=TU,TH,SA;UNTIL=20190704T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-11 10:49 am | 2019-06-11 10:57 am | Festival newcomer Tamara McCarthy, a multiple Jesse Award nominee from Nanaimo, brings an exciting interpretation of this classic political thriller with spellbinding schemes and violent betrayal. PWYC preview July 2 opens July 4 plays Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 7:30pm through July 27 <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/tickets> Volunteer with the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/volunteer> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 363011616 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-02 | 9:20 pm | 2019-07-02 | 11:19 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:47 pm | A cinematic memoir of once-in-a-decade emotional precision and ambition, Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir does many things so exquisitely it’s hard to know where to begin. Hogg, a veteran British director with a distinctly intimate style, graduated from film school in the 1980s. Now, completing a cosmic circle, Hogg casts Tilda Swinton’s daughter, Honor Swinton-Byrne, to play an autobiographical version of herself as a young film student awakening to the pleasures and heartaches of early ’80s London. (Mama Swinton is on hand too, as Hogg’s elegant, concerned mother.) To watch Swinton-Byrne’s 24-year-old Julie—angelically innocent, soft in voice, curious, a touch embarrassed by her Knightsbridge privilege—is to make the kind of immediate heart-to-heart connection with an actor that only the movies can broker. Anthony (Tom Burke, wryly funny while charting a devastating descent), enters into Julie’s life, first as a worldly adviser and spouter of pretentious come-ons, then as a sharer of books and a bed. Swinton-Byrne and Burke are magnificent, tender and exposed, and though we flinch protectively for the teller of this tale, Hogg turns her story into a gift of empathy. A sequel is already in the works\\; when it arrives, you’ll still be wrecked by this one. While it’s unspooling, The Souvenir feels like the only film in the world—the only one that matters. –Time Out New York “FOUR STARS” –The Guardian “THE BEST KIND OF FINE ART: HEARTBREAKING, SOPHISTICATED AND DEEPLY CINEMATIC ALL AT ONCE.” --The Wrap “ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF THE YEAR SO FAR” --A.O. Scott, The New York Times “A BRILLIANT LITTLE GEM.” --Screen Daily “THE SOUVENIR, PART II, WITH ROBERT PATTINSON JOINING THE PROJECT, IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS." –Variety UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 358447740 | Downtown Victoria Buskers Festival | 2019-07-03 | 11:00 am | 2019-07-03 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until July 8, 2019 | 2019-07-08 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190708T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-22 6:09 am | 2019-07-02 9:42 pm | The Downtown Victoria Buskers Festival (DVBF) is a FREE five-day family-friendly community festival that showcases quirky and unique street talent from around the world! From July 3rd through July 7th Victoria will become a hub of busking talent with performers coming from far and wide – with a good dose of some home-grown Canadian talent thrown in! The festivities will have talents scattered at busking “Pitch Stops” across the downtown core that make for a fun-filled day for people of all ages. So bring the kiddies, parents, grandparents, loved ones and even your furry friends along to check out some of the world’s best and brightest busking stars! <https://downtownvictoria.ca/visitors/downtown-victoria-buskers-festival/> Volunteer information: <http://gvfs.ca/volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 340013763 | Memorial Park Music Fest | 2019-07-03 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-03 | 1:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday until August 8, 2019 | 2019-08-07 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190808T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 3:36 pm | 2019-04-28 3:38 pm | Grab your shades, sunhats, and the whole family and join us again for the Memorial Park Music Fest - seven glorious summer evenings in Esquimalt featuring free live outdoor musical performances. This summertime favourite will again be held on Tuesday nights, June 26th – August 7th. This year, we'll create more amazing memories with our incredible lineup of old favourites and new performers. The Bobby Dazzler Band kicks off the season! The opening night concert features special guests at 5:30 p.m. and the Bobby Dazzler Band taking the stage at 6:30 p.m. All other concerts for the rest of the season will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your chairs and a picnic, and also plan on visiting one of our onsite local food vendors for a variety of multicultural snacks and beverages. More information: <https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/events-listing/calendar/opening-night-memorial-park-music-fest> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 340013805 | Memorial Park Music Fest: Montgomery County | 2019-07-03 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-03 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 3:37 pm | 2019-05-01 9:10 am | Grab your shades, sunhats, and the whole family and join us again for the Memorial Park Music Fest - seven glorious summer evenings in Esquimalt featuring free live outdoor musical performances. This summertime favourite will again be held on Tuesday nights, June 26th – August 7th. This year, we'll create more amazing memories with our incredible lineup of old favourites and new performers. The Bobby Dazzler Band kicks off the season! The opening night concert features special guests at 5:30 p.m. and the Bobby Dazzler Band taking the stage at 6:30 p.m. All other concerts for the rest of the season will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your chairs and a picnic, and also plan on visiting one of our onsite local food vendors for a variety of multicultural snacks and beverages. More information: <https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/events-listing/calendar/opening-night-memorial-park-music-fest> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 392348206 | Drop-In: Pride Festival Art Build | 2019-07-03 | 4:00 pm | 2019-07-03 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 8:15 am | The [Retail Action Network](https://www.facebook.com/RetailActionBC/) invites you to join us for a fun afternoon session of hanging out with friends, costume building and sign making all in preparation for this coming Pride Festival and Parade. We will have sign making supplies, way too much glitter and a bunch of other fun creative supplies to get your look ready to march in this years pride parade looking stellar. This fun drop-in afternoon is held in collaboration with [Creative Revolution: Collective Arts for Climate Justice](https://www.facebook.com/ClimateJusticeArt/), a group that hosts "Afternoon Artivism" every 2nd Wednesday at the [Victoria Event Centre](https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaEventCentre/). Each week they focus on a new art theme to support the efforts of grassroots activists here on Lkwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ territories. Through arts-focused organizing, skill building and collaborative action, they work to spark and nurture the empowerment and resilience required in our community to prevent and respond to complex social and ecological crises. <https://www.facebook.com/events/597101774031706/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 391974838 | Oaklands Sunset Market | 2019-07-03 | 4:30 pm | 2019-07-03 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 10:16 pm | 2019-07-02 10:16 pm | Oaklands Sunset Market is a weekly market taking place every Wednesday evening (4:30pm-8:30pm) from July 3-September 4, located at Oaklands Community Centre. We showcase local farmers, artisans, food producers,and jewelers, with food trucks, live music, workshops and a beer garden at every event! The weekly beer garden features rotating beers from Hoyne Brewing Company and ciders from Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse **What's on tap July 3** Hoyne Brewing Co: Dark Matter and Hoyne Pilsner Sea Cider: Pippins and Bramble Bubbly **\*Kids Tent** Hosted by [Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People](https://oaklandscommunitycentre.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3fb9f1697b332fba8c4cef7f1&id=5296cebfc9&e=ba8ca83d3f) **Musician Line Up:** Food Court Busking Sessions: Rhonda Lou Music @ 4:30pm 4:30pm-6:30pm: [Nice Verdes](https://oaklandscommunitycentre.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3fb9f1697b332fba8c4cef7f1&id=0938cc8306&e=ba8ca83d3f) 6:30pm-8:30pm: [BOUSADA](https://oaklandscommunitycentre.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3fb9f1697b332fba8c4cef7f1&id=8e4bbd5874&e=ba8ca83d3f) [https://soundcloud.com/bousada](https://oaklandscommunitycentre.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3fb9f1697b332fba8c4cef7f1&id=d3c866beaf&e=ba8ca83d3f) **By Donation Greenspace Workshops:** 6pm-7pm: Contact Improvisation Dance Fundamentals 7pm-8pm: Human Mandala Workshop **Food Trucks:** Shaka Bowls Naked Dressings Deadbeetz Indecent Risotto Greek on the Street Tamales Don Carlos Max’s Mini Donuts **Vendor Line up see here!** [http://www.oaklandscommunitycentre.com/markets](https://oaklandscommunitycentre.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3fb9f1697b332fba8c4cef7f1&id=5795d10721&e=ba8ca83d3f) Thank you to our sponsors: Hoyne Brewing Co., Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, TELUS, CFAX 1070, Virgin Radio Victoria, CTV Vancouver Island, KoolFM, Used Victoria. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 377127477 | Victoria ProPride: Allyship In Action | 2019-07-03 | 5:00 pm | 2019-07-03 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-15 7:55 am | Many employers understand the importance of allyship to LGBTQ2+ employees, but struggle to define what knowledge and behaviours make someone an effective ally. This panel discussion, presented by Pride at Work Canada and the Victoria Pride Society, will bring together business and community leaders to share insights on how to be an ally within the community to address systemic issues like unconscious bias and make a more inclusive workplace for all. The discussion will be followed by a lively networking reception. **Session Breakdown** Registration: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM Panel: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Reception: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Registration and more information: <https://prideatwork.ca/event/victoria-propride-panel-discussion-reception-ally-in-action/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 363539037 | Picnic in the Gardens | 2019-07-03 | 5:00 pm | 2019-07-03 | 8:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-29 10:19 am | The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you. The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games – it will be a wonderful evening. <https://hcp.ca/event/may-picnic-night-2/> We look forward to welcoming Jennifer Louise Taylor as our musician for the June 4 Picnic in the Gardens. Her style is best described as west coast folk roots. To get a preview of Jennifer’s music, use this[ link. ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvkcZtB2kaI) Jennifer will be performing solo at this event. If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a **Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles**. Classes run from **5:30pm – 7:30pm**. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot – 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group. Volunteer with The HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 380604127 | The Tomorrow Man | 2019-07-03 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-03 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-19 11:19 am | Ed Hemsler spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come. Ronnie Meisner spends her life shopping for things she may never use. In a small. These two people will try to find love. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-tomorrow-man/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 372083433 | Eventide Music Series: Contemporary Indigenous Performances | 2019-07-03 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-03 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-09 8:29 am | Join us for free live music in Centennial Square every Wednesday night all summer! This series features an eclectic lineup of artists from Victoria’s independent music scene plus some touring artists thrown in the mix. A food vendor and a licensed beverage area complement these all-ages outdoor events. This week features: Lekwungen Traditional Dancers Curtis Lefthand (Treaty 7) <https://soundcloud.com/curtis-lefthand> Mourning Coup <https://soundcloud.com/mourningcoup> 1 more TBA stay tuned! <https://eventidevictoria.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 392346378 | VEC Workparty! | 2019-07-03 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-03 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 8:12 am | Join us again for some fun and pitch in on the work that is transforming this space! We be at it from 6pm to 10pm, and will have tasks to suit many interests and skill levels - pick up a paintbrush, screwdriver, hammer, or a coffee/pint, and help make this place smell, look, and sound better. We'll have a drink on the house for all those pitching in. \------------------ SOME THINGS WE'RE HOPING TO ACCOMPLISH \- prepping and painting various surfaces \- reno tasks behind the bar \- hang a second projector and screen \- deep cleaning \- a never-ending list of more things that will improve this non-profit venue and community space \------------------ For questions regarding accessibility, please contact VictoriaEventCentre@gmail.com \------------------ Cover photo credit: Alyce Photography \-------------------- Thanks, we look forward to seeing you there! <https://www.facebook.com/events/481900109225744/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 385821607 | Wilde About Sappho: A Pride Reading by Local Queer Writers | 2019-07-03 | 6:30 pm | 2019-07-03 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 4:08 pm | Celebrate Pride Week by joining City of Victoria Poet Laureate John Barton for *Wilde About Sappho, A Pride Reading by Local Queer Writers* on **Wednesday, July 3, 2019 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Victoria City Hall**. *Wilde About Sappho* is a celebration of poetry, fiction and spoken word by LGBTQI2S writers from Greater Victoria. John Barton will be joined by Mayor Lisa Helps and guest poets Brian Day, Anne Fleming, Darrel J. McLeod, Arleen Paré, Byron Sollazzo, and Victoria’s Youth Poet Laureate Aziza Moqia Sealey-Qaylow. Each will perform a reading of poetry to mark the 50th anniversary of Canada’s decriminalization of same-sex relationships. Take the opportunity to revel in readings, rainbow flags, refreshments and glitter. ### **Registration** Register for this FREE event [here](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wilde-about-sappho-a-pride-reading-by-local-queer-writers-tickets-63702883038?utm_term=eventurl_text). More information: <https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/culture/poet-laureate-and-youth-poet-laureate.html> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 387401200 | Seattle City Baseball | 2019-07-03 | 6:35 pm | 2019-07-03 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:52 am | WINNING WEDNESDAYS! It’s Wednesday, so that means select beer and cider products will be on sale for just $5 each, as Winning Wednesdays returns! Have a beverage or three (but please drink responsibly), as the ‘Cats battle the up and coming prospects from Seattle City Baseball in a non-league exhibition game. $13-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/seattle-city-baseball/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 363011618 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-03 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-03 | 8:59 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:48 pm | A cinematic memoir of once-in-a-decade emotional precision and ambition, Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir does many things so exquisitely it’s hard to know where to begin. Hogg, a veteran British director with a distinctly intimate style, graduated from film school in the 1980s. Now, completing a cosmic circle, Hogg casts Tilda Swinton’s daughter, Honor Swinton-Byrne, to play an autobiographical version of herself as a young film student awakening to the pleasures and heartaches of early ’80s London. (Mama Swinton is on hand too, as Hogg’s elegant, concerned mother.) To watch Swinton-Byrne’s 24-year-old Julie—angelically innocent, soft in voice, curious, a touch embarrassed by her Knightsbridge privilege—is to make the kind of immediate heart-to-heart connection with an actor that only the movies can broker. Anthony (Tom Burke, wryly funny while charting a devastating descent), enters into Julie’s life, first as a worldly adviser and spouter of pretentious come-ons, then as a sharer of books and a bed. Swinton-Byrne and Burke are magnificent, tender and exposed, and though we flinch protectively for the teller of this tale, Hogg turns her story into a gift of empathy. A sequel is already in the works\\; when it arrives, you’ll still be wrecked by this one. While it’s unspooling, The Souvenir feels like the only film in the world—the only one that matters. –Time Out New York “FOUR STARS” –The Guardian “THE BEST KIND OF FINE ART: HEARTBREAKING, SOPHISTICATED AND DEEPLY CINEMATIC ALL AT ONCE.” --The Wrap “ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF THE YEAR SO FAR” --A.O. Scott, The New York Times “A BRILLIANT LITTLE GEM.” --Screen Daily “THE SOUVENIR, PART II, WITH ROBERT PATTINSON JOINING THE PROJECT, IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS." –Variety UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 390657219 | Shifting Paradigms--Wireless 5G or Community owned fiber? | 2019-07-03 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-03 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 11:46 am | Two world-renowned experts speak about the biological effects of 5G and the benefits of building a community-wired fiber. Concerns with wireless techology include sky-rocketing cancer rates, vanishing pollinators, data breaches, wildfires, and climate change. If we shift our paradigm to community-owned fiber, we can have strengthened emergency & health care services, flourishing ecosystems, prosperity through green technology, and health and well-being. The Choice is Ours. Martin L. Pall, PhD Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Basic Medical Sciences in the School of Molecular Biosciences at Washington State University, Dr. Pall is an internationally recognized expert on the science behind 5G. His groundbreaking review articles show the mechanism by which humangenerated electromagnetic frequencies cause biological and health effects. Timothy Schoechle, PhD Author of Re-lnventing Wires, Dr. Schoechle is the global expert on wired fiber networks. He sits on the standards board of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), is a former faculty member of the University of Colorado, College of Engineering and Applied Science, and is Senior Research Fellow, at the National Institute for Science, Law & Public Policy. Presentations 7-8:30 Doors open at 6:30pm followed by Q&A Sponsored by Citizens for Safe Technology (Victoria) and Coalition to Stop Smart Meters. Please support with donations to Coalition to Stop Smart Meters by sending an e-transfer to CitizensforSaferTech@shaw.ca |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 373841743 | Pay-What-You-Can: Two Gentlemen of Verona (Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival) | 2019-07-03 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-03 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-11 10:59 am | Festival favourite Christopher Weddell (*Romeo & Juliet* 2015, *Pericles* 2018) brings us a rollicking “la dolce vita” rom-com that celebrates youth, impulsivity, bad decisions, and unexpected endings — plus a dog! Festival favourite Christopher Weddell (*Romeo & Juliet* 2015, *Pericles* 2018) brings us a rollicking “la dolce vita” rom-com that celebrates youth, impulsivity, bad decisions, and unexpected endings — plus a dog! PWYC preview July 3 opens July 5 plays Wednesdays & Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 1:30pm through July 27 [](http://www.vicshakespeare.com/community) <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/2019twogents> Volunteer with the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/volunteer> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 390732284 | All Is True | 2019-07-03 | 7:45 pm | 2019-07-03 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 1:44 pm | It’s 1613 and Shakespeare (Kenneth Branagh) leaves London for his home in Stratford after his beloved Globe Theatre is burnt to the ground. Devastated, he attempts to mend the fractured relationships with his wife and daughters while simultaneously wrestling with the death of his only son, Hamnet. Starring Judi Dench and Ian McKellen, *All is True* is written by Ben Elton (*Much Ado About Nothing* (1993)), and is directed by Kenneth Branagh. $11.43 ($2 Membership required) 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/all-is-true/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 381765158 | LGBTQ+ Pride Karaoke & Costume Contest | 2019-07-03 | 9:00 pm | 2019-07-04 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-20 6:20 pm | 2019-07-02 11:05 am | LGBTQ+ Pride Karaoke Hostessed by Occult sisters Ada Rawl and Henrietta Dubet operating on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen-speaking, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ people. Featuring performances, everyone's (terrible) singing, and a costume contest. Most PRIDEFUL genderbending costume takes the prize! June 27th, 9pm, $5 <https://www.facebook.com/events/714061159051002/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 363011620 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-03 | 9:20 pm | 2019-07-03 | 11:19 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:48 pm | A cinematic memoir of once-in-a-decade emotional precision and ambition, Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir does many things so exquisitely it’s hard to know where to begin. Hogg, a veteran British director with a distinctly intimate style, graduated from film school in the 1980s. Now, completing a cosmic circle, Hogg casts Tilda Swinton’s daughter, Honor Swinton-Byrne, to play an autobiographical version of herself as a young film student awakening to the pleasures and heartaches of early ’80s London. (Mama Swinton is on hand too, as Hogg’s elegant, concerned mother.) To watch Swinton-Byrne’s 24-year-old Julie—angelically innocent, soft in voice, curious, a touch embarrassed by her Knightsbridge privilege—is to make the kind of immediate heart-to-heart connection with an actor that only the movies can broker. Anthony (Tom Burke, wryly funny while charting a devastating descent), enters into Julie’s life, first as a worldly adviser and spouter of pretentious come-ons, then as a sharer of books and a bed. Swinton-Byrne and Burke are magnificent, tender and exposed, and though we flinch protectively for the teller of this tale, Hogg turns her story into a gift of empathy. A sequel is already in the works\\; when it arrives, you’ll still be wrecked by this one. While it’s unspooling, The Souvenir feels like the only film in the world—the only one that matters. –Time Out New York “FOUR STARS” –The Guardian “THE BEST KIND OF FINE ART: HEARTBREAKING, SOPHISTICATED AND DEEPLY CINEMATIC ALL AT ONCE.” --The Wrap “ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF THE YEAR SO FAR” --A.O. Scott, The New York Times “A BRILLIANT LITTLE GEM.” --Screen Daily “THE SOUVENIR, PART II, WITH ROBERT PATTINSON JOINING THE PROJECT, IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS." –Variety UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 391542717 | All Videos | 2019-07-03 | 10:00 pm | 2019-07-04 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday until July 25, 2019 | 2019-07-25 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190725T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 11:16 am | All Videos, All Requests, All Night. With Mikey B and DWizz $5 <https://luckybar.ca/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 389134021 | Raven Baroque at the Library | 2019-07-04 | 2:00 pm | 2019-07-04 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-29 12:53 pm | Spend the afternoon with *Raven Baroque*, a classical music group that plays hits from the 17th and 18th centuries in period costumes. Enjoy the likes of Bach, Vivaldi and Handel filling the rafters of Victoria’s acoustic sweet spot, the Central Branch courtyard. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/raven-baroque-at-the-library-3/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 389133110 | Harry Potter 3D Printed Glasses | 2019-07-04 | 2:30 pm | 2019-07-04 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-29 12:51 pm | For ages 10-12. Learn how to use the 3Doodler Start pen and create your own Harry Potter glasses. Presented by Engineering for Kids. Registration begins June 27. Registration: <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/harry-potter-3d-printed-glasses/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 371804115 | Picot Night Market in Fernwood Square | 2019-07-04 | 4:00 pm | 2019-07-04 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday until July 19, 2019 | 2019-07-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190719T065959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-08 10:40 pm | 2019-07-14 9:48 am | A few times a year we gather great people and businesses together and have a really fun time. Come to Fernwood square and enjoy live music, yoga on the field, and the artistic talents of our many vendors. Each week there will be different food trucks, drink stands, activities for the kiddos, and vendors selling delicious and beautiful creations. From jewelry, pottery, paintings, natural soaps, and screen printed vintage tops- you'll be sure to find something you love! POTTERY | JEWELRY| TEXTILES | CLOTHING | FOOD & DRINK | SKINCARE & APOTHECARY | WELLNESS | HOME DECOR | MUSICIANS + MORE <https://picotcollective.com/pages/picot-collective-markets> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 345439974 | Government House Self-Guided Tour | 2019-07-04 | 4:30 pm | 2019-07-04 | 5:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Thursday until July 19, 2019 | 2019-07-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190719T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-05 7:48 am | <https://ltgov.bc.ca/tours/> | Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 390690451 | City of Victoria Youth Council | 2019-07-04 | 4:30 pm | 2019-07-04 | 5:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Thursday until July 19, 2019 | 2019-07-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190719T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 12:39 pm | The [City of Victoria Youth Council](http://cvyc.ca/) is a youth-driven, grassroots program funded by the City of Victoria and hosted by [BC Healthy Communities](http://bchealthycommunities.ca/). Youth Council offers opportunities for young people to get involved and act as young leaders in their community. They are a passionate group who take action and raise awareness about important issues in the community and share youth perspectives and experiences with Victoria City Council, City staff and citizens. To learn more, contact the City of Victoria Youth Council Coordinator at <info@cvyc.ca> or visit [www.cvyc.ca](http://www.cvyc.ca). |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 362670362 | Community Social at The HUB | 2019-07-04 | 5:00 pm | 2019-07-04 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-28 8:22 am | 2019-07-02 11:07 am | Interested in meeting new people? Want to promote or learn about local community groups, events, and projects? Curious about downtown Victoria's newest gathering space? All are invited to a free, drop-in Community Social at The HUB (829 Fort St) on Monday, June 3rd and Thursday, July 4th from 5pm-7pm. This brand new, 1000 sq ft space features a large inner courtyard area and is being developed through community participation. Some refreshments and snacks will be provided, but attendees are welcome to bring food and drink as well. For more information about this event or to get involved, contact Sean: canuckthecrow@gmail.com To learn more about The HUB, contact Barrett and Mía at <thehubvictoriabc@gmail.com> <https://www.facebook.com/events/308148920105003/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 380604174 | The Tomorrow Man | 2019-07-04 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-04 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-19 11:19 am | Ed Hemsler spends his life preparing for a disaster that may never come. Ronnie Meisner spends her life shopping for things she may never use. In a small. These two people will try to find love. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-tomorrow-man/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 369779657 | Music on the Lawn: Chris Millington Band | 2019-07-04 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-04 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-06 9:02 am | 2019-06-06 9:07 am | The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, invites you to attend an evening of live music at the Government House Bandshell for the Music on the Lawn summer concert series! The first evening in the series features favourite tunes from the Chris Millington Band; concerts start at 6:00 p.m. Government House will be open for self-guided tours from 4:30-5:30 pm. Bring a blanket or chairs. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks or bring your own snacks. There is limited parking on site. This event is free! <https://ltgov.bc.ca/government-house-public-events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 385978755 | Summer Bop at Uptown Town Plaza | 2019-07-04 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-04 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 8:15 pm | The event of the year just got a little bit better. Our annual fashion and beauty event is moving outside! Join us for live music, the latest summer fashion, snacks and interactive events. [](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-bop-tickets-63611226892) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-bop-tickets-63611226892> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 354748031 | 📈 Lawn Summer Nights Victoria | 2019-07-04 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-04 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Friday until July 26, 2019 | 2019-07-26 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190726T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-16 10:12 am | 2019-07-24 12:04 pm | Lawn Summer Nights is a unique summertime lawn bowling fundraiser held in cities across Canada, benefiting Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and the continual support of our participants, we have raised over $2,700,000 to date! Interested in what Lawn Summer Nights is all about, or were you on a team in the past and want to get a taste of the #lawnsummer fever again this summer? Buy a social ticket and come join us for the evening to cheer on your favourite team, enjoy some tasty drinks, and participate in a few fun lawn games. If you're on a team with more than 4 people, consider purchasing social tickets so everyone can attend! Only 4 may bowl per game, however you can switch out your bowlers throughout the night. Each social ticket includes a light dinner and a drink, and the opportunity to be a part of this energetic event. $30-$100 **Tickets: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/lawn-summer-nights-6761436045>** **More information: <https://www.lawnsummernights.com/victoria/>** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($101+) | |
| 359648253 | Drop-In: Fitness in the Park | 2019-07-04 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-04 | 7:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Friday until August 1, 2019 | 2019-08-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190801T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-23 6:35 pm | 2019-08-01 6:10 pm | Enjoy a total body workout in the beautiful outdoors! Join us Thursdays in July & August at Oaklands Park for a different workout each week. Dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. Suitable for all fitness levels. [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Oaklands-Community-Association-113297908723315/) or check our website for weekly schedule. <http://oaklandscommunitycentre.com/recreation/adults> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 393442267 | 🎤 Open Mic at Spiral Cafe | 2019-07-04 | 6:30 pm | 2019-07-04 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 3:26 pm | 2019-08-01 6:11 pm | Sign up early for what is always a great night with old and new friends, music and jam potential. <https://www.facebook.com/pg/SpiralCafe> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 375529147 | Town Hall @ VCC on Accessibility | 2019-07-04 | 6:30 pm | 2019-07-04 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-13 8:24 am | 2019-07-03 10:38 pm | Our second Town Hall will focus on the topic of accessibility in our community and will form part of the next phase of engagement for the development of the City’s Accessibility Framework. The event will also be an opportunity to pilot some of the City’s accessible participatory features such as virtual participation and pre-recorded video submissions. The allotted speaking time of five minutes may be adjusted to accommodate all participants in attendance. Any presentation material is to be submitted in a Microsoft PowerPoint file (no larger than 10MB for email purposes) **by noon on Thursday, July 4** to <LegislativeServices@victoria.ca>. Free childminding will be available for children ages six months and older for two hours. [Learn more](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/childminding-at-council-meetings.html). We look forward to seeing you! ### Future Town Halls Future Town Halls will focus on community priorities. ### Webcast Live/Archived Can't make it? The Town Hall @ City Hall will be [webcast live and archived](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/council-committee-meetings.html). More information: <https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/town-hall.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 363011622 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-04 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-04 | 8:59 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:48 pm | A cinematic memoir of once-in-a-decade emotional precision and ambition, Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir does many things so exquisitely it’s hard to know where to begin. Hogg, a veteran British director with a distinctly intimate style, graduated from film school in the 1980s. Now, completing a cosmic circle, Hogg casts Tilda Swinton’s daughter, Honor Swinton-Byrne, to play an autobiographical version of herself as a young film student awakening to the pleasures and heartaches of early ’80s London. (Mama Swinton is on hand too, as Hogg’s elegant, concerned mother.) To watch Swinton-Byrne’s 24-year-old Julie—angelically innocent, soft in voice, curious, a touch embarrassed by her Knightsbridge privilege—is to make the kind of immediate heart-to-heart connection with an actor that only the movies can broker. Anthony (Tom Burke, wryly funny while charting a devastating descent), enters into Julie’s life, first as a worldly adviser and spouter of pretentious come-ons, then as a sharer of books and a bed. Swinton-Byrne and Burke are magnificent, tender and exposed, and though we flinch protectively for the teller of this tale, Hogg turns her story into a gift of empathy. A sequel is already in the works\\; when it arrives, you’ll still be wrecked by this one. While it’s unspooling, The Souvenir feels like the only film in the world—the only one that matters. –Time Out New York “FOUR STARS” –The Guardian “THE BEST KIND OF FINE ART: HEARTBREAKING, SOPHISTICATED AND DEEPLY CINEMATIC ALL AT ONCE.” --The Wrap “ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF THE YEAR SO FAR” --A.O. Scott, The New York Times “A BRILLIANT LITTLE GEM.” --Screen Daily “THE SOUVENIR, PART II, WITH ROBERT PATTINSON JOINING THE PROJECT, IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS." –Variety UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 390645822 | 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ Narcotics Anonymous | 2019-07-04 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-04 | 8:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Friday until August 30, 2019 | 2019-08-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190830T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 11:28 am | 2019-07-13 5:05 pm | Drop-in <https://fernwoodnrg.ca/fernwood-nrg-programs/recreation/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 364558104 | Swing Dance in the Square | 2019-07-04 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-04 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:34 pm | Join the Swing Dance Association as they jive and boogey! Beginners’ lesson followed by a social dance. All ages, bodies and abilities are welcome, and no partner or previous dance experience is necessary. | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 393612255 | KIZBliss (Beach UrbanKiz & Kizomba Dancing) | 2019-07-04 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-04 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 9:02 pm | ❤️ Kizomba Lovers ❤️ Your Host Claudia Grace welcomes you to KIZBLISS: our Thursday UrbanKiz & Kizomba Dance Practices (every 1st, 3rd, 5th Thurs of each month) NOTES: \* Location: see enclosed Map (in Discussion Tab) \* Bring hydration \* Bring a sweater to keep you warm just in case & comfortable shoes \* On site washrooms \* On site large free parking These events are for you! Come practice, dance, and make new friends in a fun & supportive environment! All levels welcome & dance partner not required. If you are new, we are ready for you! 😊 CONTACT: For any questions, PM your Host & Organizer Claudia Grace or email KizBlissDance@gmail.com 💃🌟🕺 <https://www.facebook.com/events/2064953060474924/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 373839976 | Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: Julius Caesar | 2019-07-04 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-04 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until July 28, 2019 | 2019-07-28 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190728T065959Z;BYDAY=TU,TH,SA | Read-only | 2019-06-11 10:57 am | Festival newcomer Tamara McCarthy, a multiple Jesse Award nominee from Nanaimo, brings an exciting interpretation of this classic political thriller with spellbinding schemes and violent betrayal. Tickets to the 2019 season of the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival will be available at the door. Our onsite box office will open at 12:30pm for matinees, and 6:30pm for evening performances. The gates will open and seating will begin at 1:00pm for matinees, and 7:00pm for evening performances. Matinee performances begin at 1:30pm and evening performances begin at 7:30pm. ## SINGLE TICKETS Adults **$26** Seniors (65+) **$21** Students (With Valid ID) **$21** ## FESTIVAL SEASON TICKETS (One ticket to each show) Adults **$48** Seniors (65+) **$38** Students (With Valid ID) **$38** Children 12 and under are free! Shakespeareance card: **$120** (6-show punch card) ***Our half-price tickets are on sale from now until the beginning of the season (or until we sell out!).*** *To encourage audiences to attend our performances in the first two weeks of the festival, we offer a special promotional ticket price of $13, available only if purchased in advance of the Festival at various markets and festivals around town or at Ivy's Bookstore and The Papery.* ***For a full schedule of our market and community event appearances, click below.*** [2019 Market Schedule](http://www.vicshakespeare.com/community) <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/tickets> Volunteer with the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/volunteer> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 379955173 | Speak, Easy with Reed Glyn and Rachelle Bramly | 2019-07-04 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-04 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-18 6:40 pm | Speak, Easy takes after the shadowy clubs of its namesake; only instead of underground liquor, we traffic in underground artistry. Here, nothing is taboo, and nothing is illegal (unless you're trafficking in hate speech; we don't serve that swill here). Join us for a night of music, poetry, literature, spoken word -- hell, even the odd theatrical piece ... We believe that poetry is an interdisciplinary art form; show us what form it takes for you! Our aim is to create a space where the different art mediums can interact and enter into conversation with each other. Doors open at 7:00 pm, in The Mint’s Haberdashery Room. Join us for dinner and/or a drink, and hang out with other artists! Please email us at speakeasypoetrynight@gmail.com if you’d like to be involved! Admission $5-$10 sliding scale. All proceeds go to the two features. Before the features, there's an OPEN MIC portion to the show. Please bring your equipment, writing gear and props with you. We are not liable for any damages or stolen equipment! Sign-up for the open mic opens at 7:30 pm. Sign up for one of the ten 5-minute slots, or throw your name in the hat for an extended 10 minute performance. Show starts at 8 pm. More information: <https://www.facebook.com/events/2220632081378021/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 390732315 | All Is True | 2019-07-04 | 7:45 pm | 2019-07-04 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 1:45 pm | It’s 1613 and Shakespeare (Kenneth Branagh) leaves London for his home in Stratford after his beloved Globe Theatre is burnt to the ground. Devastated, he attempts to mend the fractured relationships with his wife and daughters while simultaneously wrestling with the death of his only son, Hamnet. Starring Judi Dench and Ian McKellen, *All is True* is written by Ben Elton (*Much Ado About Nothing* (1993)), and is directed by Kenneth Branagh. $11.43 ($2 Membership required) 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/all-is-true/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363011624 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-04 | 9:20 pm | 2019-07-04 | 11:19 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:49 pm | A cinematic memoir of once-in-a-decade emotional precision and ambition, Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir does many things so exquisitely it’s hard to know where to begin. Hogg, a veteran British director with a distinctly intimate style, graduated from film school in the 1980s. Now, completing a cosmic circle, Hogg casts Tilda Swinton’s daughter, Honor Swinton-Byrne, to play an autobiographical version of herself as a young film student awakening to the pleasures and heartaches of early ’80s London. (Mama Swinton is on hand too, as Hogg’s elegant, concerned mother.) To watch Swinton-Byrne’s 24-year-old Julie—angelically innocent, soft in voice, curious, a touch embarrassed by her Knightsbridge privilege—is to make the kind of immediate heart-to-heart connection with an actor that only the movies can broker. Anthony (Tom Burke, wryly funny while charting a devastating descent), enters into Julie’s life, first as a worldly adviser and spouter of pretentious come-ons, then as a sharer of books and a bed. Swinton-Byrne and Burke are magnificent, tender and exposed, and though we flinch protectively for the teller of this tale, Hogg turns her story into a gift of empathy. A sequel is already in the works\\; when it arrives, you’ll still be wrecked by this one. While it’s unspooling, The Souvenir feels like the only film in the world—the only one that matters. –Time Out New York “FOUR STARS” –The Guardian “THE BEST KIND OF FINE ART: HEARTBREAKING, SOPHISTICATED AND DEEPLY CINEMATIC ALL AT ONCE.” --The Wrap “ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF THE YEAR SO FAR” --A.O. Scott, The New York Times “A BRILLIANT LITTLE GEM.” --Screen Daily “THE SOUVENIR, PART II, WITH ROBERT PATTINSON JOINING THE PROJECT, IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS." –Variety UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 393216463 | Morning Meditations | 2019-07-05 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-05 | 10:45 am | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Friday until July 20, 2019 | 2019-07-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190720T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 8:11 am | Group mediation can be a powerful experience. It reinforces your intention to start or continue a daily practice, making you a more committed meditator. You’ll benefit by getting deeper in touch with yourself, reducing your stress levels and improving your overall well-being. It’s also an opportunity to share your experience with others who share a passion for meditation. Each session is 45-minutes with time for meditation, discussion and tea. Each session we will: Practice meditating Q&A Sharing of thoughts While in a supportive group environment, during each session we will: Explore a type of meditation Meditate together Reflect on our expanded awareness Audience: All who are interested in exploring meditation with like-minded people. Dates/Time: Fridays, June 14th through July 19th, from 10:00-10:45 am Price: $35 for 6-week session; $7 drop-in Preregister: Spaces are limited. [theuinu.com/workshops](http://theuinu.com/workshops) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 357956007 | The Big Gay Dog Walk 2019 | 2019-07-05 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-05 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-21 2:43 pm | 2019-05-21 2:46 pm | Calling all canines (and their humans, of course)! Join us on a big gay group dog walk, mingle with friends, play some games, strut your style, and show off your tricks. No dog? No problem! Everyone is welcome even if you don’t have a furry friend of your own! 6pm - Gather & mingle 6:30pm - Group dog walk 7pm - Costume and trick contests with prizes More information: <https://victoriapridesociety.org/events/the-big-gay-dog-walk-2019/> Volunteer with Victoria Pride Society: <https://victoriapridesociety.org/vps-volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 336029410 | Ship Point Night Market | 2019-07-05 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-05 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday and Saturday until August 25, 2019 | 2019-08-25 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190825T065959Z;BYDAY=FR,SA | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-23 11:34 am | 2019-08-01 6:15 pm | The Ship Point Market takes place right at Victoria's inner harbour. Here you can find tons of local talent, including musicians, food vendors, portrait artists, jewellers, and much much more! Not to mention the famously photographed views of the inner harbour at sunset. <https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/culture/public-markets.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 392860536 | SpinCO Charity PRIDE Ride | 2019-07-05 | 6:30 pm | 2019-07-05 | 7:45 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 10:30 pm | SpinCO Victoria is proud to present another charity ride supporting the Victoria Pride Society. All proceeds donated to Pride, come for a fabulous Ru Paul themed indoor cycling class. Open to beginners or experienced riders. $25 18+ Book your bike now: <https://victoriapridesociety.org/events/spinco-charity-pride-ride/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 387401201 | Bellingham Bells | 2019-07-05 | 6:35 pm | 2019-07-05 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:53 am | BRING ON THE BELLS FOR FORCES FRIDAY! The Bellingham Bells come to town to begin a three-game set, their only regular season visit to Victoria this year. The Bells and HarbourCats battle each year for supremacy in the North Division and this rivalry will be as strong as ever in 2019. Get your tickets today! PLUS: It’s FORCES FRIDAY! Military members can receive GA tickets for just $7.50 for themselves and their families! Order on-line with Promo Code FORCES2019, or buy at the gate, or the HarbourCats offices. Military ID must be shown with purchase at the gate or on entry with pre-purchased ticket. PLAYOFFS?: This is the last series in the first half of the WCL season, so all games in this series could have important playoff implications, should the HarbourCats be in contention for the Division title. Reserve your ticket for what could be a Division clinching game today! $7.50-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/bellingham-bells/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 363011626 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-05 | 8:59 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:49 pm | A cinematic memoir of once-in-a-decade emotional precision and ambition, Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir does many things so exquisitely it’s hard to know where to begin. Hogg, a veteran British director with a distinctly intimate style, graduated from film school in the 1980s. Now, completing a cosmic circle, Hogg casts Tilda Swinton’s daughter, Honor Swinton-Byrne, to play an autobiographical version of herself as a young film student awakening to the pleasures and heartaches of early ’80s London. (Mama Swinton is on hand too, as Hogg’s elegant, concerned mother.) To watch Swinton-Byrne’s 24-year-old Julie—angelically innocent, soft in voice, curious, a touch embarrassed by her Knightsbridge privilege—is to make the kind of immediate heart-to-heart connection with an actor that only the movies can broker. Anthony (Tom Burke, wryly funny while charting a devastating descent), enters into Julie’s life, first as a worldly adviser and spouter of pretentious come-ons, then as a sharer of books and a bed. Swinton-Byrne and Burke are magnificent, tender and exposed, and though we flinch protectively for the teller of this tale, Hogg turns her story into a gift of empathy. A sequel is already in the works\\; when it arrives, you’ll still be wrecked by this one. While it’s unspooling, The Souvenir feels like the only film in the world—the only one that matters. –Time Out New York “FOUR STARS” –The Guardian “THE BEST KIND OF FINE ART: HEARTBREAKING, SOPHISTICATED AND DEEPLY CINEMATIC ALL AT ONCE.” --The Wrap “ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF THE YEAR SO FAR” --A.O. Scott, The New York Times “A BRILLIANT LITTLE GEM.” --Screen Daily “THE SOUVENIR, PART II, WITH ROBERT PATTINSON JOINING THE PROJECT, IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS." –Variety UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 363590185 | Understanding Islam: A Book Club | 2019-07-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-05 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-29 11:53 am | Location, date, and time all to be determined! Just gauging interest for the time being. This will hopefully end up being the first meeting of a new book club. \* \* \* A space for everyone interested in deepening their understanding of Islam. Non-Muslims welcome! In today's political climate, there is a lot of misinformation on Islam. This group hopes to bridge the gap between Muslims and non-Muslims by providing a space for everyone to discuss Islam and its place in today's world. Group will explore the religion through a number of books on the topic (written by scholars, both Muslim and not) discussing everything from human rights in Islam to biographies of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). What does Islam teach? What is jihad? How does Islam compare to Christianity and Judaism? Do women have rights in Islam? How does Sharia law work? For non-Muslims, this is an opportunity to ask questions about Islam without judgement. For Muslims, this is an opportunity to deepen your own understanding of Islam yourself, after all: "The seeking of knowledge is obligatory for every Muslim." (Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 74) All books will be accessible free of charge. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 390710593 | Andean Wisdom Teachings Evening Talk w/ Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta | 2019-07-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-05 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 1:15 pm | Jhaimy will be sharing the heart-based wisdom teachings of his Elders and Ancestors as connected to the Sacred Temples of the Andes and the Apus - Mountain Spirits. Transmissions of this traditional wisdom are intended to bring about a deeper connection with your heart, so that you can live more fully in the present moment with reverence for yourself and for Mother Earth/Pachamama. Each Wisdom talk is a unique experience and transmission of Sacred Knowledge; bringing about harmony, a sense of well-being and inner connection to those who are a part of each gathering. Opening prayer followed by Wisdom teachings and Q&A. $20-$30 Tickets: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-andean-wisdom-teachings-evening-talk-wjhaimy-alvarez-acosta-tickets-60796468875> Jhaimy is a Traditional Wisdomkeeper and Curandero (healer) from Cusco, Peru and a featured guest speaker at conferences throughout the world. Guiding groups and "once-in-a-lifetime" spiritual journeys to Peru is a passion for Jhaimy who is best known for his heart-centered approach to ceremony and healing, supporting liberation from limitations and connecting to heart and purpose. Friday July 5 @ 7pm to 9pm Andean Wisdom Teachings Evening Talk in Victoria \* Jhaimy will also be offering a group healing session and teachings on Saturday July 6 @ 7pm to 9pm Jhaimy Group Healing Session \* Jhaimy will be offering personal healing sessions and coca-leaf readings on July 5th, 6th and 7th by appointment www.childrenofthe7rays.com |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 353348668 | Yes and Yesteryear: An Improvised Jane Austen at Emily Carr House | 2019-07-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-05 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until July 8, 2019 | 2019-07-08 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190708T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-14 4:26 pm | 2019-05-14 4:27 pm | **Yes and Yesteryear: An Improvised Jane Austen** One knows that aside from the security of the hearth, social standing and familial responsibilities the sensibility of the heart is of great importance to a young lady. And that generally, a suggestion or two is always greatly appreciated. Join Paper Street’s cast of landed gentry as they attempt to improvise their way through the conventions and manners of proper society and all the unforeseen complications such constraints provide. It is sure to be an outing Jane Austen, or Emily Carr, would be delighted to attend! $18 *Your ticket includes complementary Lemonade and Cucumber Sandwiches* <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yes-and-yesteryear-an-improvised-jane-austen-at-emily-carr-house-tickets-61838945952>*[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yes-and-yesteryear-an-improvised-jane-austen-at-emily-carr-house-tickets-61838945952)* |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 390649310 | Inside (we are all) Opening Reception - Boxcarsix | 2019-07-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-05 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 11:34 am | MoCL Devonshire Studio Gallery Opening reception: Friday, July 5, 7-10pm Viewing: July 6-7, 12-4pm, July 13-14, 12-4pm The concept of inside is the catalyst for a new installation created by BOXCARSIX, a Victoria-based feminist contemporary artist collective. For such a little word, inside holds much: it is laden with possibilities of privilege and belonging, but these depend upon its opposite – outside – and the borders, walls, and modes of thinking built to keep the right people inside and the wrong people out. BOXCARSIX will alter the gallery to create a new space - a new inside - within which the visitor will be able to experience and re-consider notions of belonging – in our bodies, in our domestic spaces and even the urban and industrial landscapes in which we live. Using household and industrial materials, juxtaposing hard and soft, the installation will create a bodily experience of inside, one that resonates personally and joins in the wider dialogue regarding who decides what it means to be inside. <https://www.boxcarsixartistcollective.com/> <http://ministryofcasualliving.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 390650168 | Predilections of Painting | 2019-07-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-05 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 11:35 am | Austin Clay Willis' PREDILECTIONS OF PAINTING opens in the gallery at arc.hive on July 5th from 7-9 pm and remains open weekends from 12-5 until July 21st. The exhibition centers around the formal aspects, possibilities and constrains of painting, as it is informed by material. Taking inspiration from abstract painting while referencing impromptu and DIY backyard style structures, the exhibition will consist of a large and dynamic installation built out of assembled materials and tools including wood, canvas, tarpaulin, plastic, rope, hammers, brushes, drills, staple guns and even small paintings. <https://www.facebook.com/events/603135446840884/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 373838855 | Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona | 2019-07-05 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-05 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until August 2, 2019 | 2019-08-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=WE,FR,SA;UNTIL=20190802T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-11 10:53 am | 2019-07-24 10:07 am | Festival favourite Christopher Weddell (*Romeo & Juliet* 2015, *Pericles* 2018) brings us a rollicking “la dolce vita” rom-com that celebrates youth, impulsivity, bad decisions, and unexpected endings — plus a dog! Tickets to the 2019 season of the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival will be available at the door. Our onsite box office will open at 12:30pm for matinees, and 6:30pm for evening performances. The gates will open and seating will begin at 1:00pm for matinees, and 7:00pm for evening performances. Matinee performances begin at 1:30pm and evening performances begin at 7:30pm. ## SINGLE TICKETS Adults **$26** Seniors (65+) **$21** Students (With Valid ID) **$21** ## FESTIVAL SEASON TICKETS (One ticket to each show) Adults **$48** Seniors (65+) **$38** Students (With Valid ID) **$38** Children 12 and under are free! Shakespeareance card: **$120** (6-show punch card) ***Our half-price tickets are on sale from now until the beginning of the season (or until we sell out!).*** *To encourage audiences to attend our performances in the first two weeks of the festival, we offer a special promotional ticket price of $13, available only if purchased in advance of the Festival at various markets and festivals around town or at Ivy's Bookstore and The Papery.* ***For a full schedule of our market and community event appearances, click below.*** [2019 Market Schedule](http://www.vicshakespeare.com/community) <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/2019twogents> Volunteer with the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/volunteer> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 375618561 | Latin Festival Fiesta Fundraiser | 2019-07-05 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-06 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-13 10:49 am | All proceeds from the door at V lounge for the June 14th event will go directly to Viva Victoria Latin Fest. Your contribution is aim to let people enjoy and appreciate a full day of Latin culture, music and entertainment at the ViVa Latin fest on Aug 3rd at Centennial Square. Please donate! For additional contribution please donate at pachanga\_latina@hotmail.com or Call 250-213-2198 or use our donation box at V lounge in the evening on June 8, June 14, June 22, July 5,13,19! |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 356366528 | hapax theatre presents "Constellations" by Nick Payne | 2019-07-05 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-05 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-19 7:50 am | 2019-05-19 7:51 am | hapax theatre proudly presents *Constellations* by Nick Payne. Can one word alter the course of your life? Through a dizzying fugue of vignettes, audiences watch as Marianne and Roland’s relationship unfolds across time and space, with each variation sending their relationship on an entirely new trajectory. Science and romance collide in this unusual love story that’s delighted audiences in New York and London. Directed by Heather Jarvie 4 performances at the Intrepid Theatre Club 1609 Blanshard Street July 5, 6, 12, 13 @ 8pm / Doors open @ 7:45 $15 Online tickets: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hapax-theatre-presents-constellations-by-nick-payne-tickets-54008126761> Tickets available to purchase at the door @ 7:30 **(cash only)** **Note: On Opening Night (July 5) 50% of the house will be held for PAY WHAT YOU CAN tickets. That means that there are 25 tickets that will only be available at the door at 7:30. Whatever your financial situation, whether you can afford a toonie or a twenty, come celebrate opening night with us.** Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 356366504 | hapax theatre presents "Constellations" by Nick Payne | 2019-07-05 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-05 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until July 14, 2019 | 2019-07-14 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190714T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-19 7:50 am | 2019-07-13 5:04 pm | hapax theatre proudly presents *Constellations* by Nick Payne. Can one word alter the course of your life? Through a dizzying fugue of vignettes, audiences watch as Marianne and Roland’s relationship unfolds across time and space, with each variation sending their relationship on an entirely new trajectory. Science and romance collide in this unusual love story that’s delighted audiences in New York and London. Directed by Heather Jarvie 4 performances at the Intrepid Theatre Club 1609 Blanshard Street July 5, 6, 12, 13 @ 8pm / Doors open @ 7:45 $15 Online tickets: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hapax-theatre-presents-constellations-by-nick-payne-tickets-54008126761> Tickets available to purchase at the door @ 7:30 **(cash only)** **Note: On Opening Night (July 5) 50% of the house will be held for PAY WHAT YOU CAN tickets. That means that there are 25 tickets that will only be available at the door at 7:30. Whatever your financial situation, whether you can afford a toonie or a twenty, come celebrate opening night with us.** Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/>**[](https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/)** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 369821089 | Madimus Presents: 1st Annual Mayhem Ball | 2019-07-05 | 9:00 pm | 2019-07-06 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-06 10:04 am | From the deepest depths of your wildest fantasies, to the darkest caverns of your mind, and everything in between! Welcome to the 1st Annual MAYHEM BALL! Enjoy an epic display of performance art over Pride weekend. Showcasing Drag, Burlesque, Theatre and Dance. Think a Decadent Masquerade meets the Malevolent Underground. Come dressed in your most fantastical attire for this magnificent affair. There will be a Costume Contest with some amazing prizes! Hosted by the incomparable: J McLaughlin Featuring EXQUISITE performances from: Lola Frost (YVR) The Saltines Vivian Vanderpuss Gala Vega Lola Maneata Cherry Cheeks Ada Rawl Pop Tart and L'Ex Movement PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS Dance Floor Vibes provided by DJ YEEZY YEE \*\*\*\* Doors at 9pm Show at 10pm Can't wait to see you all on the dance floor! Pre sale tickets: $15 $20 at the door <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/madimus-presents-1st-annual-mayhem-ball-tickets-62425628736> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 374710195 | PURR – Cat Themed Kinky Dance Party | 2019-07-05 | 9:00 pm | 2019-07-06 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-12 10:50 am | C’mon out to a new CAT-THEMED Victoria event series! Our playful PURR parties present an opportunity for cat-lovers, electronic music party lovers, kink party lovers and the LGBTQ+ communities to get creative, intermingle, socialize and dance in a safe, consent-based environment with sensual vibes and dirty basslines (awww yeaaah). Dress up or come casual, all are welcome to come out and play! Presented by [Restricted Entertainment](https://www.facebook.com/getrestricted/), [Sin City Fetish Night](https://www.facebook.com/sincityfetishnight/), KristyKatMeow of CATHAÜS and Kosmic Kitty!! \*Cat themed outfits encouraged but totes not required! Get them kitty ears out!\* ♥ Epic cat head installation by Kristy of CATHAÜS on display as well as loads of imagery on a slideshow reel from the first wild night of PURR in Vancouver back in February!! ♥ Dance cage and POLE on the dance floor!! ♥ 2 spanking benches: one off stage and the other on stage for those exhibitionists out there ♥ Consent Captain on site to assure safety and comfort for all guests ♥ We’ll be debuting a new kissing (photo)booth with our photographer friend with more surprises in store… \*\*\* DJ’s : (in alphabetical order) Beatsmith Bioship iLLith Kosmic Kitty \*\*\* ROVING PURRFORMERZ : (in alphabetical order) Austra Couture Kiki Kirstin Will Power & more TBA $25 Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/purr-cat-themed-kinky-dance-party-victoria-edition-tickets-63037907077> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363011628 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-05 | 9:20 pm | 2019-07-05 | 11:19 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:49 pm | GRAND JURY PRIZE WINNER! –Sundance Film Festival CRITICS' PICK - The New York Times FIVE STARS! A cinematic memoir of once-in-a-decade emotional precision and ambition, Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir does many things so exquisitely it’s hard to know where to begin. Hogg, a veteran British director with a distinctly intimate style, graduated from film school in the 1980s. Now, completing a cosmic circle, Hogg casts Tilda Swinton’s daughter, Honor Swinton-Byrne, to play an autobiographical version of herself as a young film student awakening to the pleasures and heartaches of early ’80s London. (Mama Swinton is on hand too, as Hogg’s elegant, concerned mother.) To watch Swinton-Byrne’s 24-year-old Julie—angelically innocent, soft in voice, curious, a touch embarrassed by her Knightsbridge privilege—is to make the kind of immediate heart-to-heart connection with an actor that only the movies can broker. Anthony (Tom Burke, wryly funny while charting a devastating descent), enters into Julie’s life, first as a worldly adviser and spouter of pretentious come-ons, then as a sharer of books and a bed. Swinton-Byrne and Burke are magnificent, tender and exposed, and though we flinch protectively for the teller of this tale, Hogg turns her story into a gift of empathy. A sequel is already in the works\\; when it arrives, you’ll still be wrecked by this one. While it’s unspooling, The Souvenir feels like the only film in the world—the only one that matters. –Time Out New York “FOUR STARS” –The Guardian “THE BEST KIND OF FINE ART: HEARTBREAKING, SOPHISTICATED AND DEEPLY CINEMATIC ALL AT ONCE.” --The Wrap “ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF THE YEAR SO FAR” --A.O. Scott, The New York Times “A BRILLIANT LITTLE GEM.” --Screen Daily “THE SOUVENIR, PART II, WITH ROBERT PATTINSON JOINING THE PROJECT, IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS." –Variety UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 375620053 | Rueda Flashmob | 2019-07-05 | 10:00 pm | 2019-07-05 | 10:15 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-13 10:50 am | Rueda de Casino Flashmob 1 song July 5th @ 10 Pm sharp To participate you must be there by 10pm and wear a white top. This event is a fundraiser for our Viva Latin Fest which will take place on August 3Rd at Centennial Square. Please come and join us! It will be AMAZING! Stay all night and dance until 2am to the best Latin music in town. DJ Video & licence nightclub! 19+ Cover: $10.00 ($5.00 for student with ID before 10pm ) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 381756317 | Pride with Love | 2019-07-05 | 11:00 pm | 2019-07-06 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 6:13 pm | Welcome back to the stage the Legendary GOUDA GABOR your host for the evening! As we gear up for Pride we start off with a BIG bang! Headlining is CARLOTTA GURL (YVR), Carlotta is an extraordinary entertainer, with more than 15 years of experience and has been amazing audiences everywhere with incredible female impersonations. GOUDA GABOR (YYJ & PVR) - She’s old-school glam that's classy, brassy and sassy and with more than 15 years of entertaining experience GINA TONIC (YVR) - 🍸The Duchess of Drink Woofie Goldberg (YYJ) - The bearded drag queen aka Intrepid’s own Sean Guist Expect excellent performances from all! After, hit the dance floor with DJ ronnyb & enjoy performances on the spotlight stage. After the show, hit the dance floor to continue the party! SHOWTIME: 11 PM COVER: $12 <https://www.facebook.com/events/1214485465410608/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 385614394 | Epilepsy Awareness Bottle Drive | 2019-07-06 | 9:00 am | 2019-07-06 | 4:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 10:26 am | Clayton is an 11 year old boy who was diagnosed with epilepsy 3 years ago after he suddenly started having seizures. Epilepsy changed Clayton’s life forever but he has handled his challenges with bravery and has not let his diagnosis hold him back from living his life to the fullest. Clayton is an Epilepsy Ambassador who has organized several events to fundraise for HeadWay Victoria Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Centre and raise epilepsy awareness on Vancouver Island. Volunteers Needed We are looking for volunteers to help in the follow ways with this event. • Distribution of flyers in neighbourhoods (the week prior to the bottle drive in July) • Collection Team Collect bottles door to door on day of event • Sorting Team - Sort bottles on day of event • Driver-Truck owner/driver on day of event Refreshments and pizza lunch will be provided to volunteers on the day of the event. Volunteer Prize Draw- Help and WIN! Prizes include a Fitbit Charge 3 and Panasonic Wireless On Ear Monitor Headphones <https://www.facebook.com/events/2800402413309098/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 391963313 | MEC Love Floats Pride Paddle | 2019-07-06 | 9:30 am | 2019-07-06 | 11:30 am | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 9:52 pm | ### Everyone is Welcome! Join MEC as we celebrate Pride Week with a fabulous morning on the high seas. Love Floats is our opportunity to celebrate our LGBTQ2S+ community and allies, and show that the outdoors are for everyone! Assemble your flotilla of friends and family, and join us for a morning on the water. We will assemble on Willow's Beach and paddle out for a morning of pride festivities. Paddle out by canoe, kayak, or paddleboard and meet other LGBTQ2S+ and allies who love to adventure and create community through good times outside. Upon returning to Willow's Beach, we will kick off [MEC Paddlefest Victoria](https://events.mec.ca/node/259836), with plenty of watersport clinics and activities for the whole family - chosen or otherwise. Wondering what to bring? Category is: Aquatic Fabulousness. Come dressed to thrill and show your true colours with a decorated boat or outfit (a pfd/lifejacket must be incorporated). If you have your own watercraft and gear, great! A limited number of canoes, kayaks, or paddleboards, will be available as free demos. ### Event Itinerary 9:30am Assemble at Willow's Beach to set up boats 9:45am Opening remarks & Love Floats/Paddlefest kick-off 10:00am Love Floats water launch 11:30am Return to Willows Beach Registration and more information: <https://events.mec.ca/node/262461> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 391959650 | MEC Paddlefest Victoria 2019 | 2019-07-06 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-06 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 9:40 pm | Dive into the world of kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddleboarding. We've got lots on deck at our annual MEC Paddlefest, and everyone's welcome. Go for a test paddle, learn skills at a clinic, browse exhibitor's booths, or join in on a SUP race. Bring your friends and family, and celebrate the fun of floating with good times outside! ## FESTIVAL INFO Event times **10:00am** Festival kick-off **10:00am** [MEC Love Floats Pride Paddle](https://events.mec.ca/node/262461) **10:00am** Demos start **10:15am** [Six Pack Victoria SUP Challenge Race start](https://events.mec.ca/node/265606) **10:45am** Morning Yoga with [Mat Collective](https://www.matcollective.com/) **10:45am** On-Land Clinics start **12:00pm** On-water Clinics start **12:15pm** [Pink Paddles Team Relay race start](https://events.mec.ca/node/265606) **2:00pm** Afternoon Yoga with [Mat Collective](https://www.matcollective.com/) **4:00pm** Festival wrap-up! ## VOLUNTEER We're always looking for an extra set of hands to help out at our festivals. Join us for a short 4hr shift, or for the entire day! Volunteering with the events team is a blast. [Find out more and sign-up here.](http://events.mec.ca/node/203121) ## MORE INFO Getting there Willows Beach in Oak Bay, Victoria BC There is limited parking available at Willows Beach; please consider carpooling or using alternative modes of transportation. There are multiple bus stops nearby – please consult [B](https://bctransit.com/victoria/schedules-and-maps)[C Transit](https://bctransit.com/victoria/schedules-and-maps) schedules for arrival and departure times. Sustainability Help us keep our events green by bringing your own [water bottle](https://www.mec.ca/en/products/camping-and-hiking/kitchen-and-hydration/water-bottles-and-water-treatment/water-bottles/c/1233) and using alternative modes of transportation to get to the festival. Buying food at the event? Show your love of the ocean bring your own reusable utensils, bowls, plates, cups and napkins. Pack in, pack out. The ocean and all who live there will thank you. Get Involved Looking for more information about this event or want to get involved? Send an email to [victoriapaddlefest@mec.ca](mailto:victoriapaddlefest@mec.ca?subject=MEC%20Paddlefest%20Victoria%20Inquiry) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 392852756 | Raven Baroque: Hits from the 1650s | 2019-07-06 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-06 | 11:30 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 10:10 pm | 2019-07-03 10:10 pm | Raven Baroque holds a free public concert on the south lawn of the cathedral. <https://www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca/events/raven-baroque/2019-07-06> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 363037149 | Repair Café Fairfield | 2019-07-06 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-06 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Read-only | 2019-05-28 6:08 pm | Repair Café Fairfield is a neighbourhood initiative that promotes repair as an alternative to tossing things out. Residents of Fairfield and surrounding areas can bring their broken items to fix them on the spot with the help of voluntary repairers. Check out all the stuff you can get fixed! - Small appliances (e.g. toaster, lamp, iron, blender, vacuum…) - Electronics (e.g. handheld games, keyboards, cellphones, headphones…) - Dull knives – sharpened! - Clothing (e.g. rips, holes, hem needed) - Ceramics (e.g. broken dish) - Bicycles - Hearing aids - Furniture (e.g. wobbly chair) Repair Cafe Fairfield in the News! <http://www.vicnews.com/community/389617551.html> Get Involved Repair Café Fairfield could use more handy volunteers in the area. Help out day of, or behind the scenes…. - be a fixer - posting guide signs on the day of the event - posting and following up with online ads - answering online/email questions - a runner to pick up supplies during the event - organizers. Join us! To get involved email [](mailto:repaircafefairfield@gmail.com)<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank">repaircafefairfield@gmail.com</a> More information: <https://fairfieldcommunity.ca/repair-cafe/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 391965463 | MEC Paddlefest Victoria: Yoga with Mat Collective | 2019-07-06 | 10:45 am | 2019-07-06 | 2:45 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 9:53 pm | **Mat Collective** redefines what a yoga company should be. Mat Collective is a values driven social enterprise that operates for the well being of our students and the betterment of our planet. Mat Collective utilizes yoga as a means to build community, and is on a mission to minimize the ecological impact of the yoga industry, ensure that anyone, regardless of financial status, can have access to yoga mats and classes, and spread love and kindness in our community and the world. Classes are available by donation, with minimum donation of $5 **Morning Yoga** - 10:45am - 11:30am **Afternoon Yoga** - 2:00pm - 2:45pm Registration and more information: <https://events.mec.ca/node/265416> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 381778309 | Festa Italiana! | 2019-07-06 | 11:00 am | 2019-07-06 | 3:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 6:32 pm | Ottavio celebrates our very favourite country and all things Italian with a fun day in the piazza with: Haus Sausage Co. Stiles Wine Samples Alfa/Fiat of Victoria Fast Car display Live Italian Music Cheese tasting Gelato Parmigiano Reggiano Wheel splitting Olive oil Samples Bakery features and so much more! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2467533036602502/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 381747352 | Alt pride festival 2019: Community Care As Resistance | 2019-07-06 | 11:00 am | 2019-07-06 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 6:06 pm | \-- The Schedule: -- \*Performers and workshops TBA\* 11:00 am: Opening with Ma'amtagila grandmother and matriarch Tsastilqualus at the Fernwood Community Centre (1240 Gladstone Ave), in the back of the building, on the cement. Tsastilqualus Ambers Umbas has continued to protect wild salmon with other warrior womxn and salmon protectors through the creation of the Matriarch Camp. 11:30am-5:00pm: Mingle, meet new people, get connected to your community resources! There will be lots of fun filled activities for kids and youth of all ages, performers, community share, workshops, a recoup area for parents, and of course crafts. Remember to have some fun times! Bring all the stuff you would bring for a day at the park; such as sunscreen, chairs/blankets, games, frisbees, soccer balls, etc. Bring your dog friends! Dogs are welcome outside, just not in the parent area :) 12:30pm: Lunch will start! Some delicious food will be provided, and a menu will be listed ASAP. There will be bite sized snackies for younger kids! Feel free to contribute anything that can be okay to leave out for the day (i.e no dairy or mayo). Please list any and all ingredients for anything you bring to share. 5:00pm: Festival ends but our care and resistance will go on! ❤ More information: <https://www.facebook.com/events/613610489129833/> Interested in volunteering? Send us a message or email us at altpridefest@gmail.com. Our volunteer sign-up will be up soon! |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 369765055 | Vic West Fest 2019 | 2019-07-06 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-06 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-06 8:40 am | The VWCA is excited to announce that Vic West Fest is back again this year! Join us July 6th from 12:00-6:00PM for a fun-filled community celebration in Banfield Park with… \- Live Performances (featuring BOUSADA, Not My Monkeys, and other local musicians) \- Food Trucks \- Children’s Activities \- Local Businesses \- Beer Garden (featuring beers from Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. and Cider from Merridale Cidery & Distillery) \- Water Activities \- Orchard Tours by the Vic West Food Security Collective[](https://www.facebook.com/vwfsc/) Come out to meet your neighbours and celebrate the Vic West Community! Stay tuned for updates on bands, food, trucks, and other vendors! Community events wouldn't be possible without help from volunteers, if you're interested in volunteering for Vic West Fest please contact volunteer@victoriawest.ca. (We have pizza and cookies!) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 373841796 | Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona | 2019-07-06 | 1:30 pm | 2019-07-06 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-11 11:00 am | Festival favourite Christopher Weddell (*Romeo & Juliet* 2015, *Pericles* 2018) brings us a rollicking “la dolce vita” rom-com that celebrates youth, impulsivity, bad decisions, and unexpected endings — plus a dog! Tickets to the 2019 season of the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival will be available at the door. Our onsite box office will open at 12:30pm for matinees, and 6:30pm for evening performances. The gates will open and seating will begin at 1:00pm for matinees, and 7:00pm for evening performances. Matinee performances begin at 1:30pm and evening performances begin at 7:30pm. ## SINGLE TICKETS Adults **$26** Seniors (65+) **$21** Students (With Valid ID) **$21** ## FESTIVAL SEASON TICKETS (One ticket to each show) Adults **$48** Seniors (65+) **$38** Students (With Valid ID) **$38** Children 12 and under are free! Shakespeareance card: **$120** (6-show punch card) ***Our half-price tickets are on sale from now until the beginning of the season (or until we sell out!).*** *To encourage audiences to attend our performances in the first two weeks of the festival, we offer a special promotional ticket price of $13, available only if purchased in advance of the Festival at various markets and festivals around town or at Ivy's Bookstore and The Papery.* ***For a full schedule of our market and community event appearances, click below.*** [2019 Market Schedule](http://www.vicshakespeare.com/community) <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/2019twogents> Volunteer with the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/volunteer> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 395080692 | Dr. Ruth Simkin, Launches Dear Sophie: Life Lessons in Feminism and Medicine | 2019-07-06 | 2:00 pm | 2019-07-06 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-06 7:28 pm | Join Dr. Ruth Simkin as she launches her latest book Dear Sophie on Sunday, July 21 at 2:00 pm, Congregation Emanu-El, 1461 Blanshard Street, Victoria V8W 2J3. Dear Sophie is Dear Sophie is the continuing memoir of The Jagged Years of Ruthie J. as Ruth fsucceeds in being accepted to medical school only to face sexual harassment and discrimination during her training. Told in letters to her niece Sophie, Ruth weaves a feminist story of perseverance and determination for equality. The book demonstrates to Sophie how to live a happy, productive, feminist life. In 2010, The Jagged Years of Ruthie J met with critical acclaim; Dr. Simkin has written countless medical papers and contributed to medical textbooks. Dear Sophie: Life Lessons in Feminism and Medicine is her fifth book. Dr. Simkin worked as a family physician, and later on became a specialist in hospice and palliative care, working at the Victoria Hospice. She is currently retired and resides in Victoria. She happily lives with her Golden Doodle, Kelly, enjoying the fauna and flora from her home. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 369824219 | What Artists Bring to the Table: Amanda Huynh | 2019-07-06 | 2:30 pm | 2019-07-06 | 5:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-06 10:08 am | Join us for a day of delicious food-making and engaging conversations as Vancouver-based artist Amanda Huynh presents Diasporic Dumplings, an on-going project that explores a sense of territory and resilience through bite-sized tastings of ingredients harvested from the immediate surroundings. The project considers indigenous plants, as well as the invasive species that have adapted to a new life, far away from home. In the future, as we cope with climate change and increased migration, we will have to deeply reconsider the food that can nourish us, physically, and emotionally. Every culture has its dumpling. During the workshop, participants will be making Chinese-style dumplings. Participants will learn a variety of dumpling folds, hear stories of migration, and leave with an adaptable recipe card for vegetarian fillings. During the discussion, participants will dialogue around food and race while enjoying dumplings. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-artists-bring-to-the-table-amanda-huynh-tickets-62953382261> The workshop is free, but registration is required as attendance is limited. If Eventbrite is not an accessible way of registration for you, please phone Regan Shrumm at 250-384-4171 x 220, or email at <rshrumm@aggv.ca> to register. \-- Running from July to November, *What Artists Bring to the Table* is a food series exploring the artistic practices of cultivating and cooking food. The series central theme is how food is both a political act, as through eating we are supporting different systems, and a cultural act, which can both reaffirm one’s own identity, but also assist us to see other’s worldviews. Each event will feature two components: a hands-on workshop, where participants will work with the artist to make a food product, and a discussion, where participants will have a larger conversation about food while sampling the food from the workshop. \-- Oaklands Community Centre is on a ground-level floor, with no stairs throughout the building. There are four single-stall gender-neutral bathrooms, two of which are wheelchair accessible and one offering a baby change table. The Centre offers ample free street parking and is on the #4 bus route, with the closest stop being at Hillside and Gosworth. Bus tickets are available. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 392853815 | Summer Recital Series | 2019-07-06 | 4:00 pm | 2019-07-06 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Saturday until September 1, 2019 | 2019-09-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190901T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-03 10:13 pm | 2019-08-07 6:57 pm | **July 6 Brasstastic** Since 2013, this Brass Quintet has been delighting audiences around Victoria. They've also made guest appearances with several community ensembles, including the the Greater Victoria Concert Band, and the Victoria Philharmonic Choir. **July 13 Richard Volet, Allison Miller, flutes** Richard Volet is joined by colleagues from the Victoria Symphony to perform an eclectic mix, including works by J.S. Bach and Ingold Dahl. **July 20 David Michaux and friends** VS trumpeter David Michaux brings together eight of Victoria's finest musicians for a varied program of some rarely heard gems. This group is always an audience-favourite! **July 27 Paul Stubbings, organ** This is Edinburgh-based concert-organist's first visit to Victoria, BC. Join him as he takes CCC's mighty Helmuth Wolff organ through its paces! **Aug 3 Eve Daniell, soprano and Rykie Avenant, piano** Canadian-English soprano and series favourite Eve Daniel returns to the series with a program of all-female composers including Clara Schumann and Jean Coulthard. **Aug. 10 Grohovac-Ibison Duo, classical guitars** Victoria native Janet Grohovac and her guitar-playing husband Chad Ibison feature on the Cathedral's recital line-up for the first time. An homage to local roots, the multi-award-winning duo performs exclusively on Blackwell guitars from the Sunshine Coast. **Aug. 17 Keith MacLeod, clarinet, Heather MacLeod, soprano** VS Principal Clarinet Keith MacLeod pairs with soprano Heather MacLeod. **Aug. 24 Anjulie Djearam, soprano** Jane Edler-Davis, piano At only 12, this Victoria singer had already performed at Carnegie Hall, claiming the platinum award at the Forte International Music Competition. Anjulie Djearam is a name to watch! She is joined by Victoria's beloved Jane Edler-Davis on the piano. **Aug. 31 Claire Butler, piano** Calgary pianist and graduate of the Royal College of Music (UK) discovered the cathedral's superb piano and favourable acoustics last year when accompanying the Calgary Girls' Choir. She now joins us for a solo recital. Works Beethoven, Gershwin, as well as Debussy's famous "Clair de Lune." Admission by donation More information: <https://www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca/events> |
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| 358437118 | The One Night Only Concert Series ft. Jesse Roper | 2019-07-06 | 4:00 pm | 2019-07-06 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-22 5:50 am | 2019-05-22 5:51 am | Phillips Brewing Company, Atomique Productions, The Zone @ 93.1 FM and 100.3 The Q present The ONE NIGHT ONLY Concert Series featuring Jesse Roper with Yukon Blonde, Daniel Wesley, and Lo Waight and The Rattlesnakes. Saturday, July 6 The Phillips Brewery Backyard 19+ Tickets: $36.50 – $105.00 +s/c Limited VIP tickets available (online only - SOLD OUT)! GA entry, Brewery tour hosted by Jesse Roper, Meet & Greet, short acoustic performance, and souvenir Available at Phillips Brewing & Malting Co., Lyle’s Place or online here: bit.ly/JSSRPRYYJ Volunteer Roles: Box Office, Site Crew, Green Team, Info Team, Beverage Server Email: <volunteer@atomiqueproductions.com> https://airtable.com/shrWWLfqE8F0JW027 |
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| 347186998 | Eves of Destruction Pride Bout & Villains | 2019-07-06 | 5:00 pm | 2019-07-06 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-07 8:05 am | 2019-05-07 8:14 am | Happy Pride, Victoria! It’s our annual Pride Bout, and we want to share it with you! Come out and watch our pride teams, the Glitter Bombs and the Rainbow Riders, remind us all that derby is FUN! These teams are comprised of current Eves, former Eves, and friends of the league who love derby and pride and each other! Last year’s game resulted in a decisive victory for the Rainbow Riders and the Glitter Bombs will undoubtedly pull out all the stops this year! The headlining match up will be at 7:30pm and will showcase the Margarita Villains versus against a mystery team. We’ll have cold beer & cider in the Spinnakers Beer Garden, a 50/50 raffle, half-time entertainment and much more! Fun for the whole family! $10 Get tickets [HERE](https://www.ticketrocket.co/event/details/111070/eves-of-destruction-pride-game)! Children under 10 free (2 per adult) <http://www.evesofdestructionrollerderby.com/calendar/2019/pride-game-2019> |
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| 386468356 | Buddy | 2019-07-06 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-06 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 8, 2019 | 2019-07-08 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190708T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-26 9:17 am | A sweet and tail-wagging look at the lives of six dedicated service dogs and the humans they serve, proving there’s more than friendship between man and man’s best friend. Renowned Dutch filmmaker Teddy Honigmann set the film in her adopted country of the Netherlands after she saw a commercial about a guide dog assisting an ex-soldier suffering from PTSD. Honigmann left footage of service dogs in training on the editing room floor and instead focused on the strong relationships current service dogs have with their owners in the present day. $11.43 ($2 membership required) 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/buddy/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
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| 392861875 | The Boys in the Band – Playreading | 2019-07-06 | 6:30 pm | 2019-07-06 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 10:31 pm | The Boys in the Band has been called “a true theatrical game-changer, which helped spark a revolution by putting gay men’s lives onstage — unapologetically and without judgment — in a world that was not yet willing to fully accept them.” The Boys in the Band centres on a group of gay men who gather in an NYC apartment for a friend’s birthday party. After the drinks are poured and the music is turned up, the evening slowly exposes the fault lines beneath their friendships and the self-inflicted heartache that threatens their solidarity. This play reading of The Boys in the Band is directed by Stuart Aikins and features Victoria’s local talents (artists to be released soon!). Proceeds from ticket sales support the Victoria Pride Society. The play premiered Off-Broadway in 1968 and was revived on Broadway for its 50th anniversary in 2018 starring Matt Bomer, Zachary Quinto, and Andrew Rannels. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. Tickets $20 in advance or [online](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/7d89mvfq4?fbclid=IwAR3GjdoM55jPhT4grUegx0ZYoMzSnQ9uUpVrM6-c8RwusKy8lNmeZGMauJs). The box office will open at The Metro Studio at 6:30pm on the evening of the show, and the doors to the theatre will open at 7pm. ACCESS: The Metro Studio is wheelchair accessible and has two all-gender washrooms and a wheelchair accessible washroom on the ground floor. Street Parking. Bike Racks in front and behind the venue. The venue accepts cash and card (for concession and at-door ticket sales) For more information: 250-383-2663 |
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| 365301620 | Birthing the Urban Village | 2019-07-06 | 6:30 pm | 2019-07-06 | 9:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-05-31 5:31 pm | It’s a time of social, political, economic, cultural and environmental meltdowns, and we need to regenerate ecosystems on a large scale — including and in particular the ecosystems of our cities! The urban environment is part of nature, both impacted by the landscape around it and with profound effects on surrounding lands and waters, as well as on the lives of their inhabitants. With 68% of global population projected to be living in urban centres by 2050, our cities are the global engines of culture, creativity and economic innovation, yet they are also often cold, alienating and unsustainable. Can we bring the warmth and deep relatedness of the village to the urban streets, and still keep the excitement and magic of urban living, all while bringing our world back into balance with the nature that surrounds us? How can we regenerate our cities, our human ecosytems, economies, social interactions, and human nature? How can we do so with an emphasis on culture building being core to our being, not allowing ourselves to be thrown off of our core integrity and purpose, while we also have to respond to what is throwing the world out of balance? This is the way to keep becoming stronger, more connected with each other, more resilient as our love for each other and the world grows more dear and fierce. Join us IN PERSON or ONLINE for this panel presentation and community dialogue featuring an array of the west coast’s leading changemakers! 400 Herald Street, Victoria (behind Value Village) Sliding Scale – $10-$30, you choose Limited seating so RSVP is required. Tickets and more information: <https://sunsetlabs.ca/event/birthing-the-urban-village/> Can’t join us in person? We’ll be hosting a digital ticket of this event via Stream of Consciousness. [Livestream tickets & details are here! ](https://streamofconsciousness.ca/event/birthingtheurbanvillage/) |
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| 387401202 | Bellingham Bells | 2019-07-06 | 6:35 pm | 2019-07-06 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:53 am | RING THE BELLS The Bells and HarbourCats renew their North Division rivalry in game two of their three-game set, the Bells only regular season visit to Victoria this year. It’s Saturday night baseball at its best! The Bells and HarbourCats rivalry will be as strong as ever in 2019. Get your tickets today! LOOKING FOR A COOL TICKET UPGRADE? Consider purchasing our Campbell Club Seats, padded seats located in the first four rows of the Grandstand (Section 10) with food and beverage service to the first TWO rows. Order here for just $25 per ticket! PLAYOFFS?: This is the last series in the first half of the WCL season, so all games in this series could have important playoff implications, should the HarbourCats be in contention for the Division title. Reserve your ticket for what could be a Division clinching game today! $13-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/bellingham-bells-2/> |
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| 381759352 | Pride Drag Bingo: A Fundraiser for Victoria Pride Society | 2019-07-06 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-06 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 6:16 pm | Prepare yourselves Victoria, we are full on celebrating PRIDE WEEK with a special version of DRAG BINGO! we are handing the balls over to ELECTRA SOCKET and MINA MERCURY. Have your chance at winning some INCREDIBLE prizes from our sponsors plus help us raise money for the great works of the Victoria Pride Society! DJ RonnyB will be on stage keeping the party going PLUS your ticket gets you into the later show with KENDALL GENDR & GIA METRIC bringing the fun with on stage performances and some fun competition games! \*\*\*A FUNDRAISER for Victoria Pride Society <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-drag-bingo-tickets-63320720981> DOORS: 7 PM GAME TIME: 8 PM Tickets $10 online or $15 at the door (limited) |
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| 363011630 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-06 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-06 | 8:59 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:49 pm | A cinematic memoir of once-in-a-decade emotional precision and ambition, Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir does many things so exquisitely it’s hard to know where to begin. Hogg, a veteran British director with a distinctly intimate style, graduated from film school in the 1980s. Now, completing a cosmic circle, Hogg casts Tilda Swinton’s daughter, Honor Swinton-Byrne, to play an autobiographical version of herself as a young film student awakening to the pleasures and heartaches of early ’80s London. (Mama Swinton is on hand too, as Hogg’s elegant, concerned mother.) To watch Swinton-Byrne’s 24-year-old Julie—angelically innocent, soft in voice, curious, a touch embarrassed by her Knightsbridge privilege—is to make the kind of immediate heart-to-heart connection with an actor that only the movies can broker. Anthony (Tom Burke, wryly funny while charting a devastating descent), enters into Julie’s life, first as a worldly adviser and spouter of pretentious come-ons, then as a sharer of books and a bed. Swinton-Byrne and Burke are magnificent, tender and exposed, and though we flinch protectively for the teller of this tale, Hogg turns her story into a gift of empathy. A sequel is already in the works\\; when it arrives, you’ll still be wrecked by this one. While it’s unspooling, The Souvenir feels like the only film in the world—the only one that matters. –Time Out New York “FOUR STARS” –The Guardian “THE BEST KIND OF FINE ART: HEARTBREAKING, SOPHISTICATED AND DEEPLY CINEMATIC ALL AT ONCE.” --The Wrap “ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF THE YEAR SO FAR” --A.O. Scott, The New York Times “A BRILLIANT LITTLE GEM.” --Screen Daily “THE SOUVENIR, PART II, WITH ROBERT PATTINSON JOINING THE PROJECT, IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS." –Variety UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
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| 369810364 | Funny Farm FUN-draiser Round 3! | 2019-07-06 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-06 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-06 9:48 am | For the third year in a row, Heckler's has been awesome in allowing Esquimalt Farmers Market to host a FUN-draiser event at their renowned comedy stage. Affectionately called the Funny Farm Comedy FUN-draiser, EFM will have a silent auction, merchandise for sale and a proceed of ticket sales also going to EFM. Grab your favourite humans and buy your tickets soon! There are only 140 and they always go fast! See you there! We'll share some laughs! $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/funny-farm-fun-draiser-round-3-tickets-60496365257> |
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| 388197192 | Pride In The Word 2019 | 2019-07-06 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-06 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-28 7:41 am | Pride in the Word is one of Canada’s largest Pride festival literary events. Each year it showcases some of the proudest and most talented writers from Victoria and across the country, and is always a great time. FEATURING Ali Blythe - Author of two critically acclaimed books exploring trans-poetics: the debut collection Twoism, and the follow-up collection Hymnswitch. Blythe’s poems are published in literary journals and anthologies throughout Canada, and in England, Germany and Slovenia. He lives in Victoria, BC. Ahmad Danny Ramadan - Award-winning Syrian-Canadian author, public speaker and LGBTQ-refugees activist. His first novel, The Clothesline Swing, won multiple awards. He is currently working on two novels and a collection of short stories. He is finishing his Masters in Fine Arts - Creative Writing at University of British Columbia and lives with his husband-in-training in Vancouver. jaye simpson - a Oji-Cree non binary trans woman writer, activist and wicked witch. they have had several publications in the last year and some top secret projects forthcoming. their tender rage is nuanced, unapologetic and oddly generous. Lahl SarDyke - Lahl came out in 1978, in Winnipeg. She dislikes meanness, lack of curiousity, asparagus and cooked peas. She loves community, poetry, gratitude, dancing, broccoli, knitting and many other things and people. She has been published more than she had thought possible, less than she would like. Robin Stevenson - Award-winning author of 25 books for kids and teens, including the Stonewall Honor book PRIDE: CELEBRATING DIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY. Her first book for babies, PRIDE COLORS, just came out this spring, as did MY BODY MY CHOICE, a non-fiction book about abortion rights. Robin lives in Victoria with her partner and their son. SPECIAL GUESTS: TBA. YOUR HOST Billeh Nickerson - Author of five books including the City of Vancouver Book Award nominated Artificial Cherry. He is also a silver medalist at the Canadian Gay Curling Championships. He now lives in Vancouver, but was first kissed in Victoria. He has lost count of how many times he has hosted Pride in the Word. It’s by far his favourite event in the country. Doors open 6:30. Event starts at 7:00. $15 Tickets are available at the door. More information: <https://www.facebook.com/events/2324477447585948/> |
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| 371509175 | The Boys in the Band: Play Reading | 2019-07-06 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-06 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-08 12:38 pm | ***The Boys in the Band*** has been called “a true theatrical game-changer, which helped spark a revolution by putting gay men’s lives onstage — unapologetically and without judgment — in a world that was not yet willing to fully accept them.” *The Boys in the Band* centres on a group of gay men who gather in an NYC apartment for a friend’s birthday party. After the drinks are poured and the music is turned up, the evening slowly exposes the fault lines beneath their friendships and the self-inflicted heartache that threatens their solidarity. This play reading of *The Boys in the Band* is directed by Stuart Aikins and features Victoria’s local talents (artists to be released soon!). **Proceeds from ticket sales support the Victoria Pride Society.** **$20** **<https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-boys-in-the-band/>** Presented by The House of Gabor, in partnership with Intrepid Theatre (OUTstages Festival / UNO Fest/ Fringe Festival). The play premiered Off-Broadway in 1968 and was revived on Broadway for its 50th anniversary in 2018 starring Matt Bomer, Zachary Quinto, and Andrew Rannels. *Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc.* ACCESS: The Metro Studio is wheelchair accessible and has two all-gender washrooms and a wheelchair accessible washroom on the ground floor. Street Parking. Bike Racks in front and behind the venue. The venue accepts cash and card (for concession and at-door ticket sales) For more information: 250-383-2663 |
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| 371514977 | Backdoor Victoria Pride | 2019-07-06 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-07 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-08 12:53 pm | Indeed Entertainment and Vancouver Art and Leisure are proud to present for the second year in a row: 💦BACKDOOR VICTORIA PRIDE 💦 🌊Get Sucked into the Fun! 🌊 Backdoor Victoria Pride is a one-night pop-up party where queers from all over the PNW converge on Victoria. Seattle, the lower mainland, and Vancouver Island fairies unite to leave our labels behind and enter the Backdoor. Join us in a totally-out-of-this-world Pride Party Palace of desire, love, and magic. This is a party where everyone is welcome - boys, girls, squirrels, femmes, mens, theys, thems, ladies, babies, grannies and daddies! 💧Official [Alternative Pride Vancouver 2019](https://www.facebook.com/events/619987855137633/) pre-party weekend! 💧Official [Seattle Alternative Pride 2019 by Nark Magazine 6/26-6/30](https://www.facebook.com/events/288261441844575/) Pride Recovery Weekend! 🌊This is a 4 room party including a 3 rooms of music, a lounge, an amphitheatre, an attic, and a curated 420 patio! Special PNW Drag Show at 9:30pm! 🌊 INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED DJS 💧MINIMAL VIOLENCE (Vancouver) <https://soundcloud.com/minimalviolence> 💧NARK (Seattle) <https://soundcloud.com/nark> 💧BOIZNCATZ (Victoria) <https://soundcloud.com/boizncatz> 💧DJ INKSTER (Victoria) <https://soundcloud.com/zinkster-1> 💧LANDAN BRAWLEY (Toronto) <https://soundcloud.com/landanbrawley> 💧MR. MOE (Victoria) <https://soundcloud.com/mr-moe-the-dj> 💧THOMAS PROMISE (Victoria) <https://soundcloud.com/thom-carlo> 💧TRIIKSTR (Berlin/Victoria) <https://soundcloud.com/triikstr> AND DRAG ARTISTS FROM THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST 💧ADA RAWL <https://www.instagram.com/ada.rawl> 💧BERLIN (Vancouver) <https://www.instagram.com/the.girlfriendexperience> 💧BOSS (Vancouver) <https://www.instagram.com/mayaritchey> 💧CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST (Vancouver) <https://www.instagram.com/contibreakfast> 💧MADAM LOLA (Vancouver) <https://www.instagram.com/madamlolalewis> 💧HENRIETTA DUBÉT <https://www.instagram.com/henriettadubet> 💧HONEY DEWME <https://www.instagram.com/honeydewme92> 💧KIBBLES N' BITS <https://www.instagram.com/kibblesnbish> 💧PATCH (Vancouver) <https://www.instagram.com/thispatch> 💧SHA SHA (Vancouver) <https://www.instagram.com/huntythingz> 💧VIVIAN VANDERPUSS [https://www.instagram.com/infinite\_cats](https://www.instagram.com/infinite_cats) AND ON THE BAR 💧MAMA BRUHA (Vancouver) <https://www.instagram.com/mama.bruha> 💧Steven! (Vancouver) <https://www.instagram.com/thetestdream> 💧More TBA! 💦THEME 💦 💧This year's theme is WATER!! Because we know you like to get wet! Dress to the high heavens (or take it all off honey!) because this is a safe space for you to live your truest and proudest self. 💧Prizes for best outfits! Full prize packages and judges to be announced! 💦ARTISTS 💦 💧Music Curator: Zech Inkster 💧Drag Curator: Continental Breakfast 💧Art Installation by [Link Leisure](https://www.facebook.com/link.leisure.3) 💧Photography by [Amus Beast Osaurus](https://www.facebook.com/amus.beast) 💧Poster by [puppyteeth](https://www.facebook.com/puppyteeth/) 💦TICKETS💦 💧Tickets are available now! 💧Early bird tickets are $25. 💧 First wave is $30 (majority of tickets) 💧 Last wave is $35. (Limited release) 💧 Door admission is $40. (If available, subject to capacity) 💧A portion of tickets have been reserved for community members with financial barriers this pride season. Please message us on the Art and Leisure page to be included. <https://leisure.events/backdoor-victoria-pride-2019> 💦VOLUNTEER 💦 💧We are also looking for Volunteers to help with Indeed's weekend of Pride programming. More information on that soon! Volunteers receive back-stage access to help us present our programming as well as a pass to this event. Volunteer registration link forthcoming. 💦SPONSORS 💦 💧Paul's Motor Inn is our official hotel sponsor and we are suggesting all visitors stay here for an extra cruisey fun time! Pauls has been serving Downtown Victoria with affordable options since 1971. Don't forget to mention you're part of Backdoor Victoria Pride when booking! 💧Beer and Weed Sponsors TBA. 💦HAPPY PRIDE 💦 💧Let's step it up for Victoria Pride and unite queers and allies far and wide. Invite your friends. Share this event. Be the party that you want to see. Message us with your dreams and we can try to make them come true! We are building this stage for you! 💧Backdoor Victoria is a space for LBGTQ+ people and allies where we promote the notions of love, mutual consent, empathy and understanding. Homophobia, transphobia, sexism, any type of bigotry or violent conduct will not be tolerated. 💧We gratefully acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen-speaking peoples on whose traditional territory this event is made possible and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 336693610 | Night Shift: Pride | 2019-07-06 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-06 | 11:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-24 8:08 am | 2019-04-28 1:11 pm | Show your colours and come celebrate at our newest Night Shift event supporting Pride Week. Learn the history of pride, enjoy a drink with your friends and dance the night away. 19+ only, two pieces of ID for entry \#RBCMNight $40 <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108102/night-shift-pride> |
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| 393613564 | Kizomba Social 037 | 2019-07-06 | 8:30 pm | 2019-07-07 | 12:30 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 9:04 pm | Come join our biweekly Kizomba Social dancing. Are you into a mix of Kizomba, Semba, Urban Kiz, Tarraxinha, Tarraxo and much more? This is your night 🤙🤙 Intro lesson starts at 8:30pm sharp. Social dancing from 9:15pm to 12:30am ♥️Dance with your heart, your feet will follow♥️ Cost: $10 cash only MUSIC : PLAYLIST will be mostly KIZOMBA with a mix of Zouk, Bachata, Salsa upon request <https://www.facebook.com/events/2028713447430261/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 392355083 | Goth Night | 2019-07-06 | 9:00 pm | 2019-07-07 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 8:25 am | GOTH NIGHT! Saturday July 6th [Interzone Dance Night](https://www.facebook.com/interzonedance/) DJs spinning Undying Goth Classics & Dark Modern Hymns. 🕸Expect Black Candles, Dungeon Lasers & The Crypt Fog of Nostalgia! ▼ POST SONG REQUESTS IN THE DISCUSSION BELOW ▼ 🕷 Early & Modern Industrial, Death Rock, Dark 80s, Coldwave, EBM, Darkwave and BEYOND! GATES OPEN 9PM ▼ $5 SACRIFICE ▼ DEAD CAN DANCE UNTIL 1AM ▼ LOGANS : TAVERN OF THE DAMNED (1821 COOK STREET) ▼ Invite fiends, show your support & let the night embrace you! 🌈 LGBTQ+ PRIDE FRIENDLY EVENT ♥ <https://www.facebook.com/events/863519757355422/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 363011632 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-06 | 9:20 pm | 2019-07-06 | 11:19 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:50 pm | A cinematic memoir of once-in-a-decade emotional precision and ambition, Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir does many things so exquisitely it’s hard to know where to begin. Hogg, a veteran British director with a distinctly intimate style, graduated from film school in the 1980s. Now, completing a cosmic circle, Hogg casts Tilda Swinton’s daughter, Honor Swinton-Byrne, to play an autobiographical version of herself as a young film student awakening to the pleasures and heartaches of early ’80s London. (Mama Swinton is on hand too, as Hogg’s elegant, concerned mother.) To watch Swinton-Byrne’s 24-year-old Julie—angelically innocent, soft in voice, curious, a touch embarrassed by her Knightsbridge privilege—is to make the kind of immediate heart-to-heart connection with an actor that only the movies can broker. Anthony (Tom Burke, wryly funny while charting a devastating descent), enters into Julie’s life, first as a worldly adviser and spouter of pretentious come-ons, then as a sharer of books and a bed. Swinton-Byrne and Burke are magnificent, tender and exposed, and though we flinch protectively for the teller of this tale, Hogg turns her story into a gift of empathy. A sequel is already in the works\\; when it arrives, you’ll still be wrecked by this one. While it’s unspooling, The Souvenir feels like the only film in the world—the only one that matters. –Time Out New York “FOUR STARS” –The Guardian “THE BEST KIND OF FINE ART: HEARTBREAKING, SOPHISTICATED AND DEEPLY CINEMATIC ALL AT ONCE.” --The Wrap “ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MOVIES OF THE YEAR SO FAR” --A.O. Scott, The New York Times “A BRILLIANT LITTLE GEM.” --Screen Daily “THE SOUVENIR, PART II, WITH ROBERT PATTINSON JOINING THE PROJECT, IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS." –Variety UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 384132809 | Big Gay After Party - Roller Disco | 2019-07-06 | 9:30 pm | 2019-07-07 | 12:30 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-23 8:29 pm | Join the Eves of Destruction after our Pride Double Header for a Big Gay After Party - Roller Disco! Can't skate? That's okay! We'll have a big dance floor for folks who prefer shoes! Enjoy performances by [Roller Skate Victoria](https://www.facebook.com/rollerskatevictoria/) and the Eve's own Drag performers! We’ll have cold beer & cider in the Spinnakers Brewpub Beer Garden and some nibbles on the side. \*\*NOTE\*\* Folks will need to show \*2\* pieces of ID in order to purchase alcohol. Fans who joined us for the double header will be ushered out for a short intermission as we remove the roped track and clean up for the disco! \------------- TICKETS $5 for folks who bought tix to the game $10 at the door for walk-ins \------------- RENTALS - provided by [Roller Skate Victoria](https://www.facebook.com/rollerskatevictoria/) $10 \------------- DRAG SHOW PERFORMANCES To Be Announced |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 381738925 | CRUSH 24 Pride Event! | 2019-07-06 | 10:30 pm | 2019-07-07 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 5:53 pm | CRUSH 24 Pride Event! DJ's: Nova Jade 10:30pm-12:15am Tigress 12:15am-1am Daradata 1am-2am DOORS WILL BE OPEN AT 10:30PM. Our Instagram: @Crushcollectiveyyj There is a suggested donation of $5 – $15 However, no one will be turned away for lack of funds! Our desire is that others will pick up the slack. Community Beneficiary TBA More information: <https://www.facebook.com/events/975322429345408/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 381751216 | Pride Saturday Party | 2019-07-06 | 11:30 pm | 2019-07-07 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 6:11 pm | Saturday, JULY 6th Paparazzi Nightclub presents... The talented and gorgeous KENDALL GENDR and GIA METIC!!! We are thrilled to have Kendall and Gia of the BRATPACK with us to celebrate VICTORIA PRIDE with you at Paparazzi Nightclub! Join us for a jaw dropping performances and after get on the dance floor and dance with the sounds of resident DJ ronnyb[](https://www.facebook.com/thedjronnyb/) and the best dance beats all night! . Doors 4 PM - 2 AM SHOWTIME: 11:30 PM DJ ronnyB: 10 PM - 2 AM COVER: $12 <https://www.facebook.com/events/346476432728823/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 358471682 | 39th Annual Volksfest 2019 | 2019-07-07 | 8:00 am | 2019-07-07 | 3:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | 2019-05-22 6:50 am | Registration at gate $ 20 8:am-11:am. Gates locked at 11:am with no in or out privileges. NO SHOW ENTRY FROM PARK PARKING LOT ENTRANCE. Enter park off of Cadboro Bay Road. Watch for “Volksfest Banner”. Trophies and prizes awarded at 2:pm. Show runs till approximately 3:pm. <https://www.facebook.com/events/1959345931034667/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 391965855 | Juan de Fuca Trail Prep | 2019-07-07 | 11:00 am | 2019-07-07 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Every 14 days until August 4, 2019 | 2019-08-03 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=14;UNTIL=20190804T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 9:55 pm | 2019-07-02 9:57 pm | Let us help you prepare for the Juan de Fuca Trail! Join our backcountry camping specialists to get you on the right foot for your upcoming trip. We'll introduce you to the equipment required for a safe and comfortable trip, as well as tips for backcountry travel. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - Trip planning (logistics, registration, details pertaining to the Juan de Fuca Trail); - Must-see locations along the Juan de Fuca Trail; - Clothing and layering systems for your trip; - Meal planning for extended periods; - Understanding the importance of a properly fitting backpack, and how to pack your own like a pro! ## Important notes We’ll provide all the demo gear and know-how, but we won’t be repairing your gear during this clinic. You’ll learn the skills to fix your own gear at home. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/node/256171> |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 336025451 | Victoria Pride Parade | 2019-07-07 | 11:00 am | 2019-07-07 | 12:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 11:27 am | 2019-05-21 2:47 pm | Watch over 100 colourful groups & floats, or march yourself with local businesses, non-profits, the LBGTQ community & their allies in Victoria’s biggest parade of the year. Parade timing tba. The parade begins at the corner of Pandora and Government, continuing south on Government, turning west on Belleville and then south on Menzies until turning west at Kingston; parade moves south on Oswego ending at MacDonald Park at the corner of Oswego and Simcoe. More information: <https://victoriapridesociety.org/events/the-26th-annual-victoria-pride-parade/> Volunteer with Victoria Pride Society: <https://victoriapridesociety.org/vps-volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 357955411 | The 25th Annual Victoria Pride Festival | 2019-07-07 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-07 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-21 2:41 pm | 2019-05-21 2:48 pm | After the Victoria Pride Parade, join thousands in MacDonald Park in James Bay for a multifaceted queer-themed festival. The Opening Ceremony will be followed by speeches co-hosted by the GVNCS two spirit collective at 12:30PM. There will be two stages of music and entertainment, a beer garden (cash only – ATMs on site), multiple food trucks, a giant vendor area and a kids’ camp! More information: <https://victoriapridesociety.org/events/the-25th-annual-victoria-pride-festival/> Volunteer with Victoria Pride Society: <https://victoriapridesociety.org/vps-volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 394406993 | Sunday Fun & Games | 2019-07-07 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-07 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Sunday until August 26, 2019 | 2019-08-25 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190826T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-05 8:45 pm | We know it's hard to stay inside on a sunny weekend day, so we're switching it up! Come get to know new people from the community and try out a new game. We have a shelf full of them--see the photo in the comments for info. (Or bring your own!) We'll meet outside as long as it's bright & sunny out. For those previously interested in our Slow Sunday Crafternoon, we'll still have our craft supplies available and you're welcome to bring your own project, watch the fun... and maybe even join in? <https://www.facebook.com/events/2695929997101097/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 379967560 | Yoga in the Park | 2019-07-07 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-07 | 1:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Sunday until August 26, 2019 | 2019-08-25 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190826T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-18 7:07 pm | In partnership with the City of Victoria, we are so excited to bring back Yoga in the Park. Every Sunday in July and August come down and flow with us in nature for FREE! Sponsored by local businesses, you can get outside, do yoga, and be part of the community! Waa-hoo!!! <https://www.facebook.com/events/334540357483479/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 370065020 | ♿ Intro to Dungeons and Dragons for Persons with Disabilities | 2019-07-07 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-07 | 4:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Sunday until July 22, 2019 | 2019-07-21 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190722T065959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-06 4:29 pm | 2019-07-14 8:59 am | Interested in going on an adventure? Come join our group and learn the fundamentals of this fun table top role playing game! We will work with you to figure out how to adapt the game to suit your play style! For more information and to register, contact our Peer Support Coordinator at 250-595-0044 ext. 112 or peersupport@drcvictoria.com |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 353349192 | Yes and Yesteryear: An Improvised Jane Austen at Emily Carr House | 2019-07-07 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-07 | 2:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-14 4:26 pm | **Yes and Yesteryear: An Improvised Jane Austen** One knows that aside from the security of the hearth, social standing and familial responsibilities the sensibility of the heart is of great importance to a young lady. And that generally, a suggestion or two is always greatly appreciated. Join Paper Street’s cast of landed gentry as they attempt to improvise their way through the conventions and manners of proper society and all the unforeseen complications such constraints provide. It is sure to be an outing Jane Austen, or Emily Carr, would be delighted to attend! $18 *Your ticket includes complementary Lemonade and Cucumber Sandwiches* <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yes-and-yesteryear-an-improvised-jane-austen-at-emily-carr-house-tickets-61838945952>*[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yes-and-yesteryear-an-improvised-jane-austen-at-emily-carr-house-tickets-61838945952)* |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 387401203 | Bellingham Bells | 2019-07-07 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-07 | 4:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:53 am | BARK IN THE PARK WITH BOSLEY’S ON YATES, 1:00 PM Start! It’s the ever popular Bark-in-the-Park Day where you can bring your canine friend to the game and bark at the Bells, as the HarbourCats close out the three-game series with our North Division rivals! Thanks to Bosley’s on Yates, this event has been a popular one for the last three seasons and this year promises to be a barking good time! We will have plenty of water bowls and treats on hand and a special play area for your pooch to stretch his or her legs. PLAYOFFS?: This is the last series in the first half of the WCL season, so all games in this series could have important playoff implications, should the HarbourCats be in contention for the Division title. Reserve your ticket for what could be a Division clinching game today! $13-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/bellingham-bells-3/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 394405258 | 🎤 Espresso Yourself Open Mic | 2019-07-07 | 2:00 pm | 2019-07-07 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Every 2 weeks on Sunday until August 19, 2019 | 2019-08-18 | FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=2;UNTIL=20190819T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-05 8:41 pm | 2019-08-01 6:12 pm | All coffee-shop-friendly art forms and performance types are welcome--we mean it! Share a short story or poem, play a couple of songs, perform some magic, make us laugh. Each act will get a ten minute slot. Acoustic guitar and keyboard available. PA system will be set up. Sign up starts at 2. This event follows our Crafternoon! If you show up early, you may get talked into picking up a glue gun or some knitting needles... <https://www.facebook.com/events/362379924488336/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 392862066 | MMIWG 2S+ World Cafe at Q Town | 2019-07-07 | 3:30 pm | 2019-07-07 | 5:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 10:33 pm | The MMIWG 2S+ commision's Calls to Justice were to every government, community and person. How should we answer the call? As a community? As individuals? As the LGBT community has worked to attain equity in social status and personal rights, we have made incredible progresss over the past twenty years. We also need to acknowledge how we have left behind our Indigenous kin. Each person, each community has a task before them. What is the specific task for the Outlander LGBT community that no one else is called to? Come join us as we look at these questions and continue our journey toward a time and place where all of us live side-by-side through agreement based on just resolution of land claims and equity in security for all people. Registration: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mmiwg-2s-world-cafe-at-q-town-victoria-pride-festival-tickets-64648194490> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 397769435 | Food Not Bombs Victoria | 2019-07-07 | 4:00 pm | 2019-07-07 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Sunday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 9:24 pm | 2019-07-09 9:25 pm | Food Not Bombs is 100% volunteer run! The food we use in Victoria is donated from local organic farms. We cook plant Based meals high in nutrients. We serve for free as an act of mutual aid, not charity, serving to whomever wishes to eat with us! Every day tons of good food is wasted, while people of many class backgrounds struggle to have access to healthy nutritious food. Meanwhile governments waste billions on military, prisons, and surveillance rather than on human needs. Every Sunday at 4:00 PM at Centennial / Spirit Square, Victoria BC Map and more info available here: [FREE FOOD – VICTORIA](http://victoriafoodnotbombs.com/index.php/free-food-victoria/) For events and other up to date info visit our Facebook group [Food Not Bombs Victoria](https://www.facebook.com/groups/46722105836/) Volunteers are always needed, and always welcome. We generally begin cooking around 11am, and cook until the serving. we also need volunteers to clean up after the serving. There is also always other work to be done as well throughout the weeks. Get In Touch: If you want to volunteer or want us to serve at an event you are organizing, contact us at vicfnb@lists.resist.ca or for information on where the next kitchen is you can call the FnB message line 250-383-5144 and enter box # 1940. A recorded message will give the address of the upcoming kitchen. Donations are also always welcome! |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||
| 363011634 | The Mustang | 2019-07-07 | 4:45 pm | 2019-07-07 | 6:22 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:50 pm | The simple, lean narrative and the starkness of its setting lend a mythic quality to this moving contemporary drama about finding redemption and a meaningful life. For most of the felons in an isolated prison in the Nevada desert, the American west is a dead end—particularly for a moody violent offender played by Matthias Schoenaerts (Rust and Bone). But the prison shrink (Connie Britton) and the grizzled cowpoke in charge of an inmate work program (Bruce Dern) see something in him, and the convict joins a crew to tame wild mustangs, going toe to toe with a horse that has a harder head than his own. Cinematographer Ruben Impens deftly plays with light and shadow to deliver one gorgeous image after another, such as a blood-orange sunrise filtered through blowing sand, and galloping equines that could be lifted from a Grecian urn. This film was developed at Robert Redford’s Sundance Institute lab for emerging talent\\; he certainly found one in French actress Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, here making an impressive feature directorial debut. –Chicago Reader UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 363011636 | The Mustang | 2019-07-07 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-07 | 8:37 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:50 pm | The simple, lean narrative and the starkness of its setting lend a mythic quality to this moving contemporary drama about finding redemption and a meaningful life. For most of the felons in an isolated prison in the Nevada desert, the American west is a dead end—particularly for a moody violent offender played by Matthias Schoenaerts (Rust and Bone). But the prison shrink (Connie Britton) and the grizzled cowpoke in charge of an inmate work program (Bruce Dern) see something in him, and the convict joins a crew to tame wild mustangs, going toe to toe with a horse that has a harder head than his own. Cinematographer Ruben Impens deftly plays with light and shadow to deliver one gorgeous image after another, such as a blood-orange sunrise filtered through blowing sand, and galloping equines that could be lifted from a Grecian urn. This film was developed at Robert Redford’s Sundance Institute lab for emerging talent\\; he certainly found one in French actress Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, here making an impressive feature directorial debut. –Chicago Reader UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 392407707 | Echo in the Canyon | 2019-07-07 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-07 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 10, 2019 | 2019-07-10 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190710T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 9:35 am | 2019-07-03 9:35 am | Take a romp through the musical hideout that was LA’s Laurel Canyon, where the Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas, Buffalo Springfield and others replanted their 60’s folk roots and birthed The California Sound. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/echo-in-the-canyon/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 381768143 | The FEMMEPIRE | 2019-07-07 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-07 | 11:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 6:24 pm | The only PRIDE event celebrating womxn, non-binary, and GNC artists from across the gender spectrum! Featuring performances by: Kim Union Eddi Licious Ada Rawl Henrietta Dubet Luna Lush Kibbles n' Bits Atomic Ember Stevie O'Brien More TBA! and a SURPRISE afterparty DJ! $10 ATD or online. Copper Owl, Sunday July 7th, doors 8 pm, show 9, dancing til midnight! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-femmepire-tickets-63819364437> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 372088256 | The Showdown Comedy Night | 2019-07-07 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-07 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-09 8:40 am | The Showdown launches it's 2019/2020 season with Comedy! 10 of the city's top Standup Comics bring their best to make you smile. Each one vying for the championship, but with only 6 minutes to do it, and with the ever-present giant timer looming high, tensions will mount. Prepare to snort-laugh, belly laugh, laugh uncomfortably, and have a night out you won't soon forget. Hosted by Paul Shortt, and featuring the talents of: Sammy Ray Benty, MJ Bourque, Drew Farrance, Rosa Graham, Erin Haley, Paul McKinnon, Darren Millar, Zane Oak, Keith Williams, and more! $10 (Early Bird) / $25 (VIP) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-showdown-comedy-night-tickets-62065590853> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 381757797 | The Official Pride After Party | 2019-07-07 | 11:30 pm | 2019-07-08 | 7:30 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 6:15 pm | This will be an all-day, all-night celebration with plenty of surprises and non-stop revelry. Come on down to Paparazzi after the Pride Beer Garden closes for a wild night of dancing of with DJ ronnyb & spotlight performances. Join the entire Paparazzi family as we put the finishing touches to another fabulous week of Pride events at the flagship nightclub of the LGBT community. GET READY TO PARTY... Performances by: Lola Maneata, Shelia Cox and Persi Flage DOORS: 6pm SHOWTIME: 11:30 PM DJ ronnyB COVER: $5 <https://www.facebook.com/events/379119019379382/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 401421098 | English as a Second Language Classes | 2019-07-08 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-08 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Monday until October 1, 2019 | 2019-09-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191001T065959Z | Administrator | 2019-07-14 10:21 am | Newcomers to Canada will learn English in weekly ESL classes, part of BC Settlement and Integration Services Program. For more information on program eligibility and to register, please contact 250-361-9433. Presented in partnership with the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society. Funded by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/english-as-a-second-language-classes-14/all/> |
Free (Registration Required) | |||
| 392421838 | The Biggest Little Farm | 2019-07-08 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-08 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 12, 2019 | 2019-07-12 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190712T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 9:41 am | 2019-07-03 9:42 am | In 2011, Emmy Award-winning director John Chester and his wife Molly decided to document one of the biggest events in their lives—the purchase and development of Apricot Lane Farms, a 130-acre farm in Moorpark, California. What began as an earnest way to make a living blossomed into an eight-year discovery about the struggle and triumph of nature, and the science of biomimicry. *The Biggest Little Farm* premiered at the 2018 Telluride Film Festival, with screenings at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival and was second runner-up for the People’s Choice Award for Documentaries. $11.43 ($2 membership required) 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-biggest-little-farm/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 391967536 | DIY: how to repair your outdoor gear | 2019-07-08 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-08 | 6:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Monthly on the 2nd Monday until September 9, 2019 | 2019-09-09 | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=2MO;UNTIL=20190909T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 9:59 pm | 2019-07-02 10:00 pm | Once you learn these simple fixes, you’ll have the skills to repair the most common things that go wrong with outdoor gear. From fixing a broken tent pole to unsticking a zipper, these handy tips could save your next trip. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - How to repair tent pole elastic cords - How to repair broken tent poles - How to fix zippers (stuck, separated and broken zippers) - How to fix a hole in a sleeping pad - Tips to clean and waterproof your gear ## Important notes We’ll provide all the demo gear and know-how, but we won’t be repairing your gear during this clinic. You’ll learn the skills to fix your own gear at home. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/node/256021> |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 336040328 | Dancing in the Park | 2019-07-08 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-08 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Tuesday until August 27, 2019 | 2019-08-27 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190827T065959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-23 11:55 am | 2019-08-07 6:57 pm | Come with or without a partner to try different styles of dance; all levels of experience are welcome, but please note there is no lesson prior to the social dance. | Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 393221384 | Womxn's Learn-To-Play Pinball | 2019-07-08 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-08 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Every 14 days until September 3, 2019 | 2019-09-03 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=14;UNTIL=20190903T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 8:22 am | 2019-08-19 2:14 pm | On Monday, June 24th, we are hosting our first Womxn's Learn-To-Play Pinball night! This beginner friendly evening is open to all self-identified women who are keen on learning how to flip. $5 gets you 10 tokens and access to one-on-one lessons with a local female flipper! June 24th will also be our kick off to our bi-weekly womxn's summer league! Sign up will be at the Quazar's front counter that evening. Womxn's Summer League Dates: July 8th July 22nd Aug 5th Aug 19th Sept 2nd <https://www.facebook.com/events/2266230170164029/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 385825157 | Movie Monday: Apollo 11 | 2019-07-08 | 6:15 pm | 2019-07-08 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 4:13 pm | Where were you that memorable night on earth half a century ago?A cinematic event fifty years in the making, crafted from a newly discovered trove of 65MM footage, and thousands of hours of uncatalogued audio recordings, Apollo 11 takes us straight to the heart of NASA's most celebrated mission—the one that first put men on the moon, and forever made Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin household names. G [more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpLrp0SW8yg) \-- Victoria's long running weekly film series of eclectic and thoughtful films, often with special presentations and discussions. Free admission, donations always welcome First come, first served. To ensure a seat join us by 6:15. More information: <https://www.moviemonday.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 385923847 | Anawim Sock Toss | 2019-07-08 | 6:30 pm | 2019-07-08 | 9:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 6:33 pm | Come to the Sock Toss and support a good cause while you watch a Harbourcats game! We have tickets for sale for $15 - save $4 buying from us! Call us at 250-382-0283 to buy your ticket. <https://www.facebook.com/events/854366738250477/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 387401204 | Ridgefield Raptors | 2019-07-08 | 6:35 pm | 2019-07-08 | 10:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:54 am | THE NEW BIRDS ON THE BLOCK The latest addition to the WCL, the Ridgefield Raptors, make their first ever visit to Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park. Get your tickets today to watch the HarbourCats ground their avian friends from the south in the first game of this three game set.. $13-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/ridgefield-raptors/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 363011638 | The Mustang | 2019-07-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-08 | 8:37 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:50 pm | The simple, lean narrative and the starkness of its setting lend a mythic quality to this moving contemporary drama about finding redemption and a meaningful life. For most of the felons in an isolated prison in the Nevada desert, the American west is a dead end—particularly for a moody violent offender played by Matthias Schoenaerts (Rust and Bone). But the prison shrink (Connie Britton) and the grizzled cowpoke in charge of an inmate work program (Bruce Dern) see something in him, and the convict joins a crew to tame wild mustangs, going toe to toe with a horse that has a harder head than his own. Cinematographer Ruben Impens deftly plays with light and shadow to deliver one gorgeous image after another, such as a blood-orange sunrise filtered through blowing sand, and galloping equines that could be lifted from a Grecian urn. This film was developed at Robert Redford’s Sundance Institute lab for emerging talent\\; he certainly found one in French actress Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, here making an impressive feature directorial debut. –Chicago Reader UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 393616064 | Ballroom Dancing in the Square: Waltz | 2019-07-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-08 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 9:10 pm | A free beginners’ ballroom dance lesson followed by a social dance accompanied by a live band or DJ. Waltz Workshop 7-8pm/General Dancing 8-9:30pm <https://www.facebook.com/events/473314146745570/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 394394029 | Old Timey Jam | 2019-07-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-08 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Tuesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-05 8:14 pm | 2019-08-07 6:57 pm | Great old traditional tunes; come play or listen. <https://www.facebook.com/SpiralCafe/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 415202408 | Red Joan | 2019-07-08 | 7:45 pm | 2019-07-08 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 8:45 am | When the war is over, the best spies are hard to uncover. Elderly Joan Stanley (Judi Dench) is arrested by MI5 for sharing secrets with the KGB in her youth in the true retelling. Starring the incomparable Judi Dench in one of her greatest performances in recent years, *Red Joan* is based off the incredible true story of KGB spy Melita Norwood. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/red-joan/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 388213476 | Sudden Death Standup | 2019-07-08 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-08 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-06-28 8:06 am | Are you a person who loves hilarious comedy and/or good causes? Either way, you can't lose with Blue Bridge at the Roxy's Sudden Death Stand Up fundraiser! Some of Victoria's funniest and most talented comedians will face each other head-to-head in a single-elimination battle of wits! Funds raised from this event will go towards repairing exterior damage to the historic Roxy Theatre in the heart of Quadra Village, where Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre regularly entertains the local community with top-notch professional productions of many of the greatest plays of the English and North American stage. Featuring the Comedic talent of: Curran Dobbs Morgan Cranny David Bruce Spencer Taft Matt Basky Elyott Ryan Paul McKinnon and More! $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sudden-death-standup-tickets-63944795605> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363011640 | The Mustang | 2019-07-08 | 9:00 pm | 2019-07-08 | 10:37 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:51 pm | The simple, lean narrative and the starkness of its setting lend a mythic quality to this moving contemporary drama about finding redemption and a meaningful life. For most of the felons in an isolated prison in the Nevada desert, the American west is a dead end—particularly for a moody violent offender played by Matthias Schoenaerts (Rust and Bone). But the prison shrink (Connie Britton) and the grizzled cowpoke in charge of an inmate work program (Bruce Dern) see something in him, and the convict joins a crew to tame wild mustangs, going toe to toe with a horse that has a harder head than his own. Cinematographer Ruben Impens deftly plays with light and shadow to deliver one gorgeous image after another, such as a blood-orange sunrise filtered through blowing sand, and galloping equines that could be lifted from a Grecian urn. This film was developed at Robert Redford’s Sundance Institute lab for emerging talent\\; he certainly found one in French actress Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, here making an impressive feature directorial debut. –Chicago Reader UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 392571961 | Mayor's Community Drop-In | 2019-07-09 | 11:30 am | 2019-07-09 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 1:52 pm | Join us for Mayor’s Community Drop-In. Mayor Lisa Helps welcomes members of the public to have the opportunity to drop in to see her, meet others, engage in conversation, share thoughts, ideas and concerns, and to build community and a sense of belonging. For more information on the format and a schedule of upcoming dates, click [here](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/mayor-lisa-helps/mayors-community-drop-in.html). |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 395097336 | Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue Tour | 2019-07-09 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-09 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until August 30, 2019 | 2019-08-29 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190830T065959Z;BYDAY=TU,WE,TH | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-06 8:10 pm | 2019-08-07 6:52 pm | Every summer, many tourists visit our beautiful synagogue, the oldest Canadian synagogue in continuous use, to explore its unique history, architecture and restoration with our knowledgeable guide, Amber Woods. It is a thrill to see how visitors are so fascinated by their visit to our shul. Please encourage your summer visitors to experience Victoria’s Jewish roots by taking one of our shul tours. If they wish to find out more about the Jewish experience in early Victoria, we recommend the gentle walking tour Not Just a Little Bit of Olde England. Cost: Adults: $10 Youth (aged 12-18): $5 (Cash only) Free for children under 12 Quick tours (when possible) by donation. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 391534710 | Lunch & Learn — The Problem with Seafood | 2019-07-09 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-09 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 11:04 am | Sonia, from [Skipper Otto](https://clubkwench.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bc4c2649705ce1e3be2abc1ee&id=1d8206f819&e=b8cc6ad5a1) will be exploring the problems within the seafood industry and how community supported fisheries can solve some of the biggest challenges of the global seafood supply chain. She will tell the story of the seafood industry on the BC coast, explain the tangible benefits of the community supported fishery model, and talk all about how Skipper Otto started! Free, public, drop-in! <https://www.clubkwench.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 392358946 | Blisk: Free Eastern European Music & Dance Performance | 2019-07-09 | 2:00 pm | 2019-07-09 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 8:31 am | FREE CONCERT IN BEAUTIFUL BEACON HILL PARK FEATURING SUBLIME EASTERN EUROPEAN VOICES! a preview for their full show on July 10 at Victoria Event Centre! More info at [www.caravanbc.com](http://www.caravanbc.com/) BLISK is a musical journey travelling through Poland, Ukraine, Russia, the Balkans and beyond. This Toronto-based, all-female quartet was brought together by a deep love and respect for the ancient songs and dances of these regions, bringing the tunes to life for our modern world through unique original compositions, storytelling, dance, and distinctive arrangements of traditional folk music. The bands original compositions are inspired by the places from which the members hail Poland, Ukraine, Russia/Kazakhstan, and Canada seamlessly intertwined and paired with traditional Eastern European repertoire that crosses cultural borders! Blisk is: Ewelina Ferenc – vocals, percussion Ekaterina– vocals, recorder, zhalejka and percussion Stephania Woloshyn – vocals, dance, zylls, jaw harp and percussion Stacey Yerofeyeva – vocals, accordion, percussion <https://www.facebook.com/events/481898159224230/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 392407906 | Echo in the Canyon | 2019-07-09 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-09 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 9:35 am | Take a romp through the musical hideout that was LA’s Laurel Canyon, where the Beach Boys, The Mamas and the Papas, Buffalo Springfield and others replanted their 60’s folk roots and birthed The California Sound. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/echo-in-the-canyon/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 397341646 | Wedding Vendor Showcase | 2019-07-09 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-09 | 7:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 9:48 am | We don't need to tell you how much work it is to plan a wedding, and how many options there are out there. And while wedding shows are great to help you narrow things down, they also only come once or twice a year. That's why we've created the Wedding Vendor Showcase - a pop-up event to highlight some of the industry's top talent! Hosted by Twist of Fate Craft Cocktails, guests will receive a free cocktail (yes - free!), and have a chance to talk to venues and vendors about what they offer at a casual, no pressure, no cost event! Our first showcase will be held on Tuesday, July 9th from 5:30-7:00 at the stunning Fort Common, featuring the incredible talents of Schur to Please Bakery, Hattie Root Photography, and Jill Cooper Music! \*\*Walk-ins are more than welcome, but we appreciate all interested guests to mark themselves as attending - it helps us plan and deliver a great evening! <https://www.facebook.com/events/818569675203064/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 384856894 | Music in the Park - Majestic Park | 2019-07-09 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-09 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-24 2:50 pm | 2019-06-24 2:50 pm | Bring a blanket and a picnic and mingle with your neighbours and share an evening of music and dance. Face painting for kids and food available for purchase at this family friendly event. Music by Younger Than Yesterday, playing classic rock from the likes of the Beatles and Rolling Stones. <https://www.facebook.com/events/446070969516652/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 391962916 | MEC Run Crew | 2019-07-09 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-09 | 7:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Wednesday until August 14, 2019 | 2019-08-14 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190814T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 9:50 pm | **Come run with MEC!** The MEC Run Crew is a nation-wide pack of everyday athletes with local chapters from Victoria to Halifax. Our mission is to enable runners of all ages and abilities to get outside and get running. Our knowledgeable and talented Running Crew will lead you on a heart pumping, foot pounding, run that lasts approximately 1hr. All Tuesday runs start and end at MEC Victoria, meeting on the bike patio. Gear check is available for storage during runs leaving from MEC. **IMPORTANT NOTES** Just like the postal service; snow, wind, and rain can't stop us so please dress appropriately for the weather. In order to have fun and stay safe on the roads/trails, we recommend: - Reflective clothing/ lights to ensure visibility and safety - A water bottle/ hydration system - A watch to track your time and celebrate improvements Free More information: <https://events.mec.ca/node/249751> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 387401205 | Ridgefield Raptors | 2019-07-09 | 6:35 pm | 2019-07-09 | 10:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:54 am | THE NEW BIRDS ON THE BLOCK The latest addition to the WCL, the Ridgefield Raptors, make their first ever visit to Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park. Get your tickets today to watch the HarbourCats ground their avian friends from the south in the second game of their three game series. $13-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/ridgefield-raptors-2/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 389226878 | Puzzled Pint July - Space: The Final Frontier | 2019-07-09 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-09 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-29 4:15 pm | **Puzzled Pint** is a casual, social puzzle solving event which happens at bars/pubs on the **second Tuesday of every month** in multiple cities around the world. The Friday before each event, we post a **location puzzle** to this web site. The solution to that puzzle will lead you to a local pub/bar/restaurant in your [city](http://www.puzzledpint.com/info/cities/). Hints will be available here on the site, and you can also [e-mail us](mailto:gamecontrol@puzzledpint.com) with questions. On the night of the event, show up at the specified pub in your city (some cities may offer a choice; details including **event start time** will be posted on the locations page). We'll have more puzzles for you to solve while you enjoy drinks and food. Most teams take between 30 minutes and 2 hours to solve a typical puzzle set. "Game Control" will be on hand to give hints and verify answers. [Standings](http://www.puzzledpint.com/standings) will be posted every month, but the goal of Puzzled Pint is for everyone to **have fun!** We welcome your thoughts on how to improve future events. Use the [feedback](http://puzzledpint.uservoice.com/forums/80327?lang=en&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.puzzledpint.com%2Fabout%2F) link on this web site, or find us on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Puzzled-Pint/108270365892557) or [Twitter](http://twitter.com/puzzledpint). \-- This month, Puzzled Pint looks at some people, programs & probes which have been important to space exploration so far. Maybe we will find final destination for our species? "Per aenimga ad astra" The location puzzle goes up Friday - solve it, enter the code at [puzzledpint.com](http://puzzledpint.com/) and find out which bar in Victoria we will be at! Allison and Matt are running the show tonight, find us in the bar near our signs! Please RSVP here or via chris@enigmaticevents.com per team - helps us set expectations for the bar and printing. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 363011642 | Don't Look Now | 2019-07-09 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-09 | 8:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:51 pm | A chance to revisit Nicolas Roeg’s greatest achievement: a brilliant conflation of the erotic and the uncanny, with a masterly feel for images and mood that will reverberate in your mind for days. Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie give performances of deeply felt humanity as parents of a dead child who encounter, in Venice’s dankly crumbling splendour, presentiments of her existence beyond the grave. The movie looks fresher than ever. It’s a ghost story\\; it’s a meditation on time, memory and the poignancy of married love. And it’s a masterpiece. –The Guardian “A haunting, beautiful labyrinth that gets inside your bones and stays there.” –San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 388193592 | Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens Drag Panel | 2019-07-09 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-09 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-28 7:36 am | Join us for a fabulous night of books and drag, as Tanya Boteju joins forces with local Drag Kings and Queens [Chaz Avery](https://www.facebook.com/chazavery250/), [Eddi Licious](https://www.facebook.com/Eddi-Licious-1865234190244064/), and more to discuss her new book, Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens from [Simon & Schuster](https://www.facebook.com/Simonandschuster/). Involved in the drag scene herself as a young person, Boteju describes her book as “a love letter to the drag community as well as to young, queer, brown kids”, citing the need for more diverse and hopeful stories, especially in children's queer literature. All ages and free to attend, come all glammed up and dressed in your most spectacular outfits! <https://www.facebook.com/events/1229897013854840/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 392421907 | The Biggest Little Farm | 2019-07-09 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-09 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 9:42 am | In 2011, Emmy Award-winning director John Chester and his wife Molly decided to document one of the biggest events in their lives—the purchase and development of Apricot Lane Farms, a 130-acre farm in Moorpark, California. What began as an earnest way to make a living blossomed into an eight-year discovery about the struggle and triumph of nature, and the science of biomimicry. *The Biggest Little Farm* premiered at the 2018 Telluride Film Festival, with screenings at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival and was second runner-up for the People’s Choice Award for Documentaries. $11.43 ($2 membership required) 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-biggest-little-farm/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363011644 | Don't Look Now | 2019-07-09 | 9:15 pm | 2019-07-09 | 11:05 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:51 pm | A chance to revisit Nicolas Roeg’s greatest achievement: a brilliant conflation of the erotic and the uncanny, with a masterly feel for images and mood that will reverberate in your mind for days. Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie give performances of deeply felt humanity as parents of a dead child who encounter, in Venice’s dankly crumbling splendour, presentiments of her existence beyond the grave. The movie looks fresher than ever. It’s a ghost story\\; it’s a meditation on time, memory and the poignancy of married love. And it’s a masterpiece. –The Guardian “A haunting, beautiful labyrinth that gets inside your bones and stays there.” –San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 364594728 | 🎈 Children’s Programming at the Cameron Bandshell | 2019-07-10 | 11:00 am | 2019-07-10 | 12:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday until August 29, 2019 | 2019-08-28 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190829T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-30 6:00 pm | 2019-07-13 5:11 pm | Head to Beacon Hill Park for free children’s programming on Wednesdays in July and August. July 10 Anne Glover's String Stories July 17 Interactive Storytelling with Jennifer Ferris July 24 A Visit from the Royal BC Museum July 31 Tales from the Puppet Booth August 7 Mister Mojo August 14 Story Theatre August 21 Will's Jams August 28 Story Theatre |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 340013815 | Memorial Park Music Fest: Soul Shakers | 2019-07-10 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-10 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 3:37 pm | 2019-05-01 9:15 am | Grab your shades, sunhats, and the whole family and join us again for the Memorial Park Music Fest - seven glorious summer evenings in Esquimalt featuring free live outdoor musical performances. This summertime favourite will again be held on Tuesday nights, June 26th – August 7th. This year, we'll create more amazing memories with our incredible lineup of old favourites and new performers. The Bobby Dazzler Band kicks off the season! The opening night concert features special guests at 5:30 p.m. and the Bobby Dazzler Band taking the stage at 6:30 p.m. All other concerts for the rest of the season will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your chairs and a picnic, and also plan on visiting one of our onsite local food vendors for a variety of multicultural snacks and beverages. More information: <https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/events-listing/calendar/opening-night-memorial-park-music-fest> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 371451324 | Drop-In: Incredible Inverts | 2019-07-10 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-10 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-08 10:19 am | 2019-06-08 10:24 am | They’re creepy, they’re crawly and they’re cool! Explore with us the fascinating world of insects, spiders and other invertebrates. Hands-on exploration, live bugs, crafts and games. Admission by donation $5 per person suggested <http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/special-events.php#inverts> Volunteer with the Nature Sanctuary: <http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/volunteer.php> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 368010176 | Oaklands Sunset Market | 2019-07-10 | 4:30 pm | 2019-07-10 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday until September 5, 2019 | 2019-09-05 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190905T065959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-04 10:27 am | 2019-08-07 6:53 pm | The Market is a free, weekly community celebration featuring over 40 local food growers and producers, artisans, crafters, and body products, live music, a weekly beer garden, and a space for the community to come together and meet their neighbours. This year we are excited to offer some new attractions, for example: \- weekly all ages beer garden featuring Hoyne Beer and Sea Cider \- children's activity tent run by [Kaleidescope Theatre for Young Children](https://oaklandscommunitycentre.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3fb9f1697b332fba8c4cef7f1&id=7930a84c54&e=ba8ca83d3f) \- weekly free & by donation workshops featuring yoga, DIY plastic free kitchen tips, Narcan training, and more! <http://oaklandscommunitycentre.com/markets> [Watch our Facebook for updates! ](https://oaklandscommunitycentre.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3fb9f1697b332fba8c4cef7f1&id=24b96607a9&e=ba8ca83d3f) [Meet our makers on Facebook](https://oaklandscommunitycentre.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3fb9f1697b332fba8c4cef7f1&id=a55c88530e&e=ba8ca83d3f) Kid Vendor Day is July 24 - to register your young entrepreneur email <markets@oaklandsca.com> [You can still apply to be a vendor here](https://oaklandscommunitycentre.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3fb9f1697b332fba8c4cef7f1&id=d16cb59abe&e=ba8ca83d3f) |
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| 415201856 | Red Joan | 2019-07-10 | 5:15 pm | 2019-07-10 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 13, 2019 | 2019-07-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190713T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 8:43 am | 2019-07-31 8:47 am | When the war is over, the best spies are hard to uncover. Elderly Joan Stanley (Judi Dench) is arrested by MI5 for sharing secrets with the KGB in her youth in the true retelling. Starring the incomparable Judi Dench in one of her greatest performances in recent years, *Red Joan* is based off the incredible true story of KGB spy Melita Norwood. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/red-joan/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 372083484 | Eventide Music Series: Metal Fest 2019 Warm-Up Show | 2019-07-10 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-10 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-09 8:30 am | 2019-06-09 8:31 am | Join us for free live music in Centennial Square every Wednesday night all summer! This series features an eclectic lineup of artists from Victoria’s independent music scene plus some touring artists thrown in the mix. A food vendor and a licensed beverage area complement these all-ages outdoor events. Vancouver Island Metal Festival 2019 is coming up August 22nd through 25th, but you won't have to wait that long to party in Centennial Square. Join us for a special Wednesday Night warm-up show a month and a half before the real deal. Hoopsnake will be making their way over from the mainland with CHUNKASAURUS, Cycolith, and Crimson Witch supporting them. As in the past, this show will be ALL AGES, FREE and ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (thanks to Victoria Beer Society for that!) will be available as well. <https://eventidevictoria.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 387401206 | Ridgefield Raptors | 2019-07-10 | 6:35 pm | 2019-07-10 | 10:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:54 am | HARVEY’S BIRTHDAY! It’s hard to believe, but our crazy cat mascot is turning SEVEN! Come join Harvey and many of his mascot friends as they celebrate his birthday and hopefully, a game three win over Ridgefield, in fine, furry mascot fashion. We might even let Harvey win the mascot base race for a change! DID YOU KNOW?: KIDS 12 and UNDER can get tickets for $1 off our regular prices for this and all games. Order on-line here or purchase at the office or at the gates! $13-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/ridgefield-raptors-3/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 398657878 | Lord Quazar's 3-Strike Pinball Tournament | 2019-07-10 | 6:45 pm | 2019-07-10 | 9:45 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Thursday until August 1, 2019 | 2019-08-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190801T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-10 9:14 pm | Lord Quazar's 3 strike tournament this coming Wednesday (July 10th) .. $1 entry plus coin drop .. IFPA sanctioned. Tournament starts at 7pm so try to arrive by 6:45pm to sign in ... if you need any info or have questions contact VPL @ victoriapinball@gmail.com .. there will also be 3 additional tourneys on July 17th,24th,31st respectively. <https://www.facebook.com/events/458173408078613/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 363011646 | Moving/ Forward: Celebrating Dance Through Film | 2019-07-10 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-10 | 8:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:53 pm | DANCE ON SCREEN SPOTLIGHT Moving/ Forward brings a five-year survey of 14 dance shorts created for the screen by artists based in Western Canada. From flamenco to street dance, this program provides a chance to experience a lot of types of dance from a new perspective. The narrative format of the screen breaks down barriers and provide another avenue of appreciation for dance. Includes work by Deanna Peters, Ralph Escamillan, Nancy Lee, Katie Coolidge, Francesca Frewer, Karissa Barry, Sabrina Comanescu, Heather Lamoureux, Nita Bowerman, Miriam Colvin, Company 605, Kim Sato, Nathan Boey, and others. For more info visit the official site: <https://www.movingforward.dance/program> UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 353844591 | Pride Week: Author Tanya Boteju: Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens | 2019-07-10 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-10 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-15 7:57 am | Celebrate Pride and discover the magical world of drag queens and kings through the eyes of Nima, protagonist of Tanya Boteju’s young adult novel, *Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens*. Registration and more information: <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/author-tanya-boteju-kings-queens-and-in-betweens/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 362672380 | Bucan Bucan & Blisk - Eastern European Dance Party! | 2019-07-10 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-10 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-28 8:26 am | Victoria welcomes Blisk band from Toronto, featuring an all-female quartet of singer-musicians, performing polyphonic and tribal folk music and dance from Eastern Europe, including Ukraine, Poland, Russian and beyond! Victoria's Bucan Bucan Band will up the tempo with their dance-inducing Balkan beats! ABOUT BLISK - <https://www.bliskmusic.com/> "the beauty in the voices, the look, and the sounds" - Roots Music Canada BLISK is a musical journey travelling through Poland, Ukraine, Russia, the Balkans and beyond. This Toronto-based, all-female quartet was brought together by a deep love and respect for the ancient songs and dances of these regions, bringing the tunes to life for our modern world through unique original compositions, storytelling, dance, and distinctive arrangements of traditional folk music. The bands original compositions are inspired by the places from which the members hail Poland, Ukraine, Russia/Kazakhstan, and Canada seamlessly intertwined and paired with traditional Eastern European repertoire that crosses cultural borders! ABOUT BUCAN BUCAN - <https://bucanbucan.com/bio-press> Made up of a very colourful and talented collection of musicians playing trumpets, violins, clarinets, tubas, accordions, trombones and drums, Buan Buan has been entertaining crowds for the last five years with its variety of traditional, eastern European brass band tunes and original material inspired by Balkan rhythms and melodies. $12 (Student) / $15 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4251636> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363011648 | Moving/ Forward: Celebrating Dance Through Film | 2019-07-10 | 8:45 pm | 2019-07-10 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:53 pm | DANCE ON SCREEN SPOTLIGHT Moving/ Forward brings a five-year survey of 14 dance shorts created for the screen by artists based in Western Canada. From flamenco to street dance, this program provides a chance to experience a lot of types of dance from a new perspective. The narrative format of the screen breaks down barriers and provide another avenue of appreciation for dance. Includes work by Deanna Peters, Ralph Escamillan, Nancy Lee, Katie Coolidge, Francesca Frewer, Karissa Barry, Sabrina Comanescu, Heather Lamoureux, Nita Bowerman, Miriam Colvin, Company 605, Kim Sato, Nathan Boey, and others. For more info visit the official site: <https://www.movingforward.dance/program> UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 392375836 | Coffee Chat - A Seniors' Social and Information Event | 2019-07-11 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-11 | 2:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 8:54 am | We invite you to attend an informal coffee chat! Help us get to know you and discuss issues that might concern you. We will be offering you information on no/low cost programs and resources for older adults in your area that may be of interest. This is a special outreach program hosted by Silver Threads Service and James Bay New Horizons and funded by the City of Victoria and United Way Greater Victoria. Your input will be invaluable and we look forward to meeting you. Bring a friend if you like! Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there. Call 250-590-8922 to RSVP |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 390666840 | Herbal Workshop: Conversations with Calendula | 2019-07-11 | 4:00 pm | 2019-07-11 | 6:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 12:01 pm | Part of our series of herbal workshops that will be offered over the summer of 2019 at The People's Apothecary Herbal Medicine Community Garden. Zoë Larigakis will be hosting this workshop in deepening intuitive connection with Calendula. All are welcome, free to attend! No registration necessary. Community members are encouraged to harvest from the garden. Contact quadravillage.gardens@gmail.com for more information. \----- In this exploratory workshop, we will sit in circle with each other and with Calendula officinalis with the intention to open dialogue between ourselves and this gentle, sunny plant ally. Whether you are wishing to get to know Calendula for the first time, or have a relationship to Calendula already and are wishing to deepen in connection, you are very welcome here to join us. We will open the circle with a meditation and tea, and there will be space for everyone to share of our experiences. All are welcome to bring their personal experience of connection to Calendula into the circle to share and learn with others. Discussion and a handout of information about the layers of medicinal, energetic and spiritual properties will be available as well. Please bring a journal and pen, and an open heart! Zoë Jeanne is a student of Earth and Life, passionate about connection to plants and traditional healing. Currently studying Oriental Medicine at Pacific Rim College, she finds herself simultaneously learning of intuitive healing with Nature through experiential based learning from the plants directly, self study and through a herbal apprenticeship in 2018 with Rainbow May on Saltspring island. She is also Trauma-informed Yoga and Meditation facilitator, as well as holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She is passionate about connecting in Nature-based community to learn, grow and heal together in safe space. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 372058342 | The Blue Crab Seafood House - 2019 Seafood Festival | 2019-07-11 | 5:00 pm | 2019-07-11 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-09 7:28 am | Come join the team at the Blue Crab Seafood House, local wineries and breweries and the gang at Ocean 98.5 to support the BC Children's Hospital Foundation. The event will take place on our beautiful patio that has some of the best marina and inner harbour views around! This evening of food and fun will feature some of Vancouver Island's best breweries and fantastic local wine all paired with our chef's delicious seafood creations. Tickets include; entrance to the event and all your seafood and beverage samples for the evening. 50% of all ticket sales will go towards the BC Children's Hospital Foundation. There are two events throughout the night. Please join us from either 5:00pm-7:00pm or from 7:30pm-9:30pm. $50-$65 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-blue-crab-seafood-house-2019-seafood-festival-tickets-62398352151> |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 364556347 | Tango in the Square | 2019-07-11 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-11 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Every 2 weeks on Friday until September 27, 2019 | 2019-09-27 | FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=2;UNTIL=20190927T065959Z | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-05-30 5:31 pm | 2019-08-07 6:54 pm | Summer is here and so are FREE outdoor dancing at Centennial Square! This summer we offer a series of Argentine Tango/Latin Dancing every 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings in July, August and September. Starting on Thursday 11 July 6-9pm..... 6-6.30pm - 30 minutes of basic beginners Argentine Tango class 6.30-9pm - Special Guest DJ - MICHAEL DANIELS from Vancouver will be spinning not only traditional Argentine music but also FULL LENGTH Salsa/Latin music during cortinas. So friends from the salsa community, do come and join us for some high energetic Latin music in between Argentine dances. The event is FREE and everyone from the public and other dance communities is welcome! The floor is concrete but we will be laying out some linoleum mats for easy dancing. Come join us for some some great fun!! <https://www.facebook.com/events/1187670984773189/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 369775710 | Music on the Lawn: The Timebenders | 2019-07-11 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-11 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-06 8:56 am | 2019-06-06 9:07 am | The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, invites you to attend an evening of live music at the Government House Bandshell for the Music on the Lawn summer concert series! The second evening in the series features local faves with all the hits, The Timebenders; concerts start at 6:00 p.m. Government House will be open for self-guided tours from 4:30-5:30 pm. Bring a blanket or chairs. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks or bring your own snacks. There is limited parking on site. This event is free! <https://ltgov.bc.ca/government-house-public-events/> |
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| 390693173 | 🏳️🌈 Harbour: Youth Peer Support Discussion Group | 2019-07-11 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-11 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Monthly on the 2nd Thursday until August 9, 2019 | 2019-08-09 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20190809T065959Z;BYDAY=2TH | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 12:45 pm | 2019-07-13 5:08 pm | Meetings are from 6-8pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. They are held in the lobby of the Victoria Youth Clinic, which is on the 3rd floor of Foundry Victoria at 818 Douglas Street. These meetings are open to anyone 18-24 who identifies as Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary and/or otherwise gender-diverse. We are also open to allies who feel willing and able to participate in these conversations in an inclusive way that centers trans experiences! Topics are as follows: July 11th - Identifying Safer Spaces July 25th - Beach Day!!! 5-8pm \[email or message [Lux Foundry](https://www.facebook.com/lux.foundry.56?__tn__=KH-R&eid=ARDpW1PMH8Xw6Ucgthhc_EfSrfOA2sXHBKm0fCRX5IXnVjEOfj77sMCMdBRdNINWpG_N9CKlQ7I1S-Z5&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDz3ms9RWD5MOuyGaOlihBAoLNwac3ZVht1EyD-kZJeO0Y3MZectP6H7wYIIPs4nOjO1TRjfGtLZ79lSRH6xHZNB91AxYFQdUf0M6Ij311Jf_2lB5-ic9TCvZ15nP4M44ZZEa5R6AjtqEfQCrpsU4dZaIRk2VhgtOalsIW-nt9N4IX_8QBVJ_CT5JGqJScXrH9aHzRiMSdOSoiScts26eHcp0b3C_IjDxktFM-FOFVd13KW_KMq5QRVvdM2QJjgacT3xDfWTiFhgvMNPbJW8L5FwjJKrZVUfw0eujHFbREwpU3_VniT-CIwgOQTF3eFdfauLwAfyqjk_kpgUu4saWiFZg) for details\] August 8th - Assertive Communication Workshop August 22nd - Building Intentional Family Relationships Snack food and bus tickets are available at every meeting! Please message me ([Lux Foundry](https://www.facebook.com/lux.foundry.56?__tn__=KH-R&eid=ARAvLTMjSk17ktBsCKDFH1p7TOmJK8djZrvWZxztLOYwt226lhdA8Snpma4AfzIjwmZn3eBtXOamdPrY&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDz3ms9RWD5MOuyGaOlihBAoLNwac3ZVht1EyD-kZJeO0Y3MZectP6H7wYIIPs4nOjO1TRjfGtLZ79lSRH6xHZNB91AxYFQdUf0M6Ij311Jf_2lB5-ic9TCvZ15nP4M44ZZEa5R6AjtqEfQCrpsU4dZaIRk2VhgtOalsIW-nt9N4IX_8QBVJ_CT5JGqJScXrH9aHzRiMSdOSoiScts26eHcp0b3C_IjDxktFM-FOFVd13KW_KMq5QRVvdM2QJjgacT3xDfWTiFhgvMNPbJW8L5FwjJKrZVUfw0eujHFbREwpU3_VniT-CIwgOQTF3eFdfauLwAfyqjk_kpgUu4saWiFZg)) or email lux.welsh@phsa.ca if you have any questions! |
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| 374749360 | Free Summer Concert in the Park: Laura Deviato and the Lelolai | 2019-07-11 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-11 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-12 11:52 am | 2019-06-12 11:53 am | Bringing a picnic? We encourage all concertgoers to bring reuseable cutlery and dishes to minimise waste at our events. <https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/events/calendar/free-summer-concert-park-laura-deviato-and-lelolai> |
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| 363011650 | Moving/ Forward: Celebrating Dance Through Film | 2019-07-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-11 | 8:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:54 pm | DANCE ON SCREEN SPOTLIGHT Moving/ Forward brings a five-year survey of 14 dance shorts created for the screen by artists based in Western Canada. From flamenco to street dance, this program provides a chance to experience a lot of types of dance from a new perspective. The narrative format of the screen breaks down barriers and provide another avenue of appreciation for dance. Includes work by Deanna Peters, Ralph Escamillan, Nancy Lee, Katie Coolidge, Francesca Frewer, Karissa Barry, Sabrina Comanescu, Heather Lamoureux, Nita Bowerman, Miriam Colvin, Company 605, Kim Sato, Nathan Boey, and others. For more info visit the official site: <https://www.movingforward.dance/program> UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374741006 | From Self-portraits to Selfies: The Psychology of Representing Self | 2019-07-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-11 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-12 11:37 am | An interactive evening with Dr. Jim Tanaka, UVic Professor of Psychology & Cognitive Brain Sciences at the Legacy Art Gallery Join Jim Tanaka, UVic Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Brain Sciences, at the Legacy Downtown for an interactive evening exploring the connections between Myfanwy Pavelic’s self portraits and our present day notion of selfies. Drawing on current ideas of what makes a good selfie and whether they can capture a person’s true essence, Jim will discuss the psychology of self portraiture and why we take selfies. Free More information: <https://www.facebook.com/events/839313763090950/> |
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| 393626295 | DEATH BY DRAG X: ROSE BUTCH | 2019-07-11 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-11 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 9:33 pm | xx Death by Drag X: Rose Butch xx Featuring local LGBTQ+ artists operating on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen-speaking, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ people.[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/death-by-drag-x-rose-butch-tickets-64757964816) Hosted by Occult sisters Henrietta Dubét and Ada Rawl in a 100% wheelchair accessible venue. Performances by: ROSE BUTCH (YVR) Ada Rawl Henrietta Dubét Honey Dewme Kibbles n Bits Luna Lush Divine Intevention (YCD) Persi Flage $13 at the door or online Doors: 8pm, Showtime: 9pm More information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/death-by-drag-x-rose-butch-tickets-64757964816> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363011652 | Moving/ Forward: Celebrating Dance Through Film | 2019-07-11 | 8:45 pm | 2019-07-11 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:54 pm | DANCE ON SCREEN SPOTLIGHT Moving/ Forward brings a five-year survey of 14 dance shorts created for the screen by artists based in Western Canada. From flamenco to street dance, this program provides a chance to experience a lot of types of dance from a new perspective. The narrative format of the screen breaks down barriers and provide another avenue of appreciation for dance. Includes work by Deanna Peters, Ralph Escamillan, Nancy Lee, Katie Coolidge, Francesca Frewer, Karissa Barry, Sabrina Comanescu, Heather Lamoureux, Nita Bowerman, Miriam Colvin, Company 605, Kim Sato, Nathan Boey, and others. For more info visit the official site: <https://www.movingforward.dance/program> UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 391543721 | K-Pop Night | 2019-07-11 | 10:00 pm | 2019-07-12 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 11:19 am | K-Pop Night, Summer Edition! Join us for another evening of all things Kpop. All your favourite videos, all your favourite Kpop Idols! All Kpop, all night long. $12 Doors @ 10 pm, [tickets available now](https://www.showpass.com/kpop-night/)! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 398649840 | Ice Cream Social | 2019-07-12 | 1:30 pm | 2019-07-12 | 2:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Friday until August 17, 2019 | 2019-08-16 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190817T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-10 8:56 pm | 2019-07-10 8:56 pm | Bring your family and friends to this fun summer event. We will have all sorts of toppings to create your perfect sundae. All ages will love this event! 1:30pm – 2:30pm $3 Members/ $5 Adult/ $3 Youth <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/ice-cream-social-2/all/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 357967135 | Market in the Square - Johnson St. | 2019-07-12 | 4:30 pm | 2019-07-12 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly on the 2nd Friday until August 17, 2019 | 2019-08-17 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20190817T065959Z;BYDAY=2FR | Read-only | 2019-05-21 3:08 pm | 2019-05-21 3:08 pm | Once monthly! Friday June 7th, July 12th, Aug 16th & Aug 30th. 4:30- 7:30pm. Come shop with local handmade vendors, enjoy a drink on the patio, grab a bit to eat and listen to our local musicians! A awesome way to enjoy a Friday evening in the heart of Downtown Victoria! Want to be a vendor?! Apply here: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh1uEV4TDI5xN1k\_V8e8YNR9uSjzlnKV2VNqTfJiRguIFbOw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh1uEV4TDI5xN1k_V8e8YNR9uSjzlnKV2VNqTfJiRguIFbOw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1) <https://www.marketsquare.ca/events-promotions/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 398658086 | Pop-up Beer Garden | 2019-07-12 | 5:00 pm | 2019-07-12 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Saturday until August 31, 2019 | 2019-08-31 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190831T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-10 9:18 pm | 2019-07-12 8:51 am | Enjoy a diverse selection of BC Craft Beer, local food trucks, live music, and more! July 12 Knacker’s Yard July 19 Teenage Wedding July 26 Flamenco Festival August 2 Man Made Lake August 9 Tight Hair August 16 No beer garden; venue in use August 23 Vancouver Island Metal Festival August 30 Wise Child <https://victoriabeersociety.com/upcoming-events-2/> Volunteer with the Victoria Beer Society: <https://victoriabeersociety.com/become-a-volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 398263553 | Toni Morrison – The Pieces I Am | 2019-07-12 | 5:15 pm | 2019-07-12 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 18, 2019 | 2019-07-18 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190718T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-10 9:58 am | 2019-07-13 5:03 pm | “My grandfather bragged all the time that he had read the bible, and it was illegal in his life to read. Ultimately, I knew, that words have power.” Honouring the life and legacy of one of America’s most brilliant novelists. Reliving her experiences like she’s reading her diary, Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is the portrait of a woman whose work was once deemed “too narrow” for mainstream audiences, only to win a Pulitzer Prize for her book Beloved in 1993. The film premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and the Berlin Film Festival. 19+ Event $11.43 ($2 Membership required) Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/toni-morrison-the-pieces-i-am/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 387411945 | SKAMpede Friday Night Feast | 2019-07-12 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-12 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 10:01 am | 2019-07-11 8:46 am | Theatre SKAM’s swankiest event of the year returns! The Friday Night Feast is an evening full of outdoor performances, fine dining, and delicious drinks. Enjoy first access to SKAMpede shows along with an amazing three-course meal created by Fantastico Bar-Deli. You’ll arrive at the Southwest Plaza (close to 11 Esquimalt Road - you won’t miss us) at 5:30pm for a reception with charcuterie and a glass of Prosecco. At 6pm, we’ll head out on the Galloping Goose trail and the downtown core and take you through seven of the performances, then bring you to Fantastico Bar-Deli to enjoy a three course meal while you watch the other three shows. This is the deluxe SKAMpede experience: no lineups, exclusive first access to all the SKAMpede shows, and delicious food and drinks generously hosted by Fantastico Bar-Deli. $66 Tickets and more information: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/friday-night-feast-2019-tickets-63590562083](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/friday-night-feast-2019-tickets-63590562083#tickets) Volunteer with Theatre SKAM: <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdv3vUBICiyIp2x-PV1xfG9-rKJYulA0ofIJFMe0gchLahiQ/viewform> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 363011655 | Red Joan | 2019-07-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-12 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:54 pm | In a picturesque village in England, Joan Stanley (Judi Dench), lives in contented retirement. Then suddenly she’s shockingly arrested by MI5. For Joan has been hiding an incredible past\\; she is one of the most influential spies in living history…Cambridge University in the 1930s, and the young Joan (Sophie Cookson), a physics student, falls in love with an attractive Russian saboteur. Through him, she begins to see that the world must be saved from itself in the race to military supremacy. Joan is confronted with the impossible: Would you betray your country and your loved ones, if it meant saving them? Inspired by an extraordinary true story. “This historical thriller reminds us that spies aren’t always shadowy, nefarious figures. Sometimes, they are the old lady next door.” –Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 392419215 | Photograph | 2019-07-12 | 7:45 pm | 2019-07-12 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 15, 2019 | 2019-07-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190715T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 9:38 am | 2019-07-03 9:39 am | “When I saw the photo he took of me, I didn’t see myself—I saw someone who looked happier than me.” Rattled with the guilt of a grandmother who only wishes to see him married, street photographer Rafi takes a photo of Miloni, a middle-class student who dreams of leaving the city and escaping her own family’s demands of expectant marriage. Together, they falsify an engagement meant only to convenience their families. A clever twist keeps this romantic/drama one step ahead of a typical ‘boy meets girl’ love story. $11.43 ($2 membership required) 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/photograph/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 358107336 | 90's Night | 2019-07-12 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-13 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-21 7:12 pm | Go back to the 90's with games and an epic dance party! 8pm: Bar, video games (atari flashback, nes, snes, snes classic, n64), over 30 boardgames, foosball, ping pong, 90's music videos! 10pm: 90's dance party starts! Live DJ Cover is $8. Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/90s-night-tickets-62170751391> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 392847699 | Nunsense | 2019-07-12 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-12 | 10:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until July 15, 2019 | 2019-07-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190715T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 9:58 pm | 2019-07-13 5:04 pm | The Order of the Little Sisters of Hoboken take over a high school auditorium to hold a fundraising variety show to raise money to bury several sisters (who were accidentally poisoned by their cook). They must inter the nuns before the health inspector comes and finds the dead nuns in their freezer! Fraught with hilarity, both Catholic and otherwise, we watch as 5 nuns try to perform their planned performance amidst chaos and calamity. ### Running Time *(please note that all running times are approximate and subject to change. Running time refers to performance only and may not include speeches, introductions, etc)* Act I: 1 hour Intermission: 20 minutes Act II: 50 minutes **Total: 2 hours and 10 minutes** ### Ticket Details \*Tickets are $35.00 | On sale May 13 *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* Tickets and more information: <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/nunsense-2019-mcpherson-playhouse> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 363011657 | Red Joan | 2019-07-12 | 9:10 pm | 2019-07-12 | 10:51 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:55 pm | In a picturesque village in England, Joan Stanley (Judi Dench), lives in contented retirement. Then suddenly she’s shockingly arrested by MI5. For Joan has been hiding an incredible past\\; she is one of the most influential spies in living history…Cambridge University in the 1930s, and the young Joan (Sophie Cookson), a physics student, falls in love with an attractive Russian saboteur. Through him, she begins to see that the world must be saved from itself in the race to military supremacy. Joan is confronted with the impossible: Would you betray your country and your loved ones, if it meant saving them? Inspired by an extraordinary true story. “This historical thriller reminds us that spies aren’t always shadowy, nefarious figures. Sometimes, they are the old lady next door.” –Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 356370995 | 13th Festival Mexicano | 2019-07-13 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-13 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until July 15, 2019 | 2019-07-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190715T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-19 9:20 am | The Mexican Community Association of Victoria presents the 13th annual Festival Mexicano on **July 13th and 14th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the Centennial Square** in downtown **Victoria, BC.** Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this **free family event** full of performances, live music, salsa dance lessons, piñatas, mariachis, travel promotions, Mexican food, and much more. This year we have the privilege of welcoming representatives of the State of Colima, one of the states with the best climate in Mexico with temperatures between 28 and 38 degrees Celsius and from where we will receive the same warmth and solidarity on these beautiful Canadian lands. See you soon! |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 340998179 | SKAMpede Outdoor Theatre Festival | 2019-07-13 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-13 | 5:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until July 15, 2019 | 2019-07-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190715T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-29 6:05 pm | 2019-06-27 10:04 am | ### SKAMpede's coming up! ### *Now with a new location, free, and going zero-waste!* Our outdoor performance festival is back on **July 12-14,** and it is **free**! SKAMpede features short shows of dance, theatre, spoken word, and more that are suitable for the whole family. You can travel from show to show by foot, bicycle, rollerblade, electric mobility scooter, skateboard, or .anything that's legal on the Goose. Note: our **Hub has moved**! We're now at a prime location on the **Bridge West Plaza - right next to the Johnson Street bridge**. Check out the map below - it's much closer to downtown. ### **Artist Line Up** **Downtown Tour** Over the Moon Puppet Company, *Pieces of the Moon* Theater on Earth, *The Beauty Buskers* Salty Broad Productions, *Saltines Mystery Party!* **Songhees Trail Tour** Lekwungen Traditional Dancers Tea Time Creation Co, *The Arborists* Nebula Company, *Earth Camp* Embrace Arts Foundation, *Sylvia and The Cephalopod* **Galloping Goose Tour** Christine Tootoo and Rico Manatak Harold Hejazi, *Float: An animated podcast with Godfrey Stephens* Macromatter, *Alien Forms* Tricoz Productions, *Reminiscences of Reconciliation* 12. SpiderWebShow Performance, *Crowd Source* **Other** Alex Bulmer with Jennifer Brewin, Encounter Stand Up Dance, dance like no one is watching Pop-Up Theatre More information: <http://www.skam.ca/skampede/> |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 400821640 | $3 Movie Matinee: Searching For Sugarman | 2019-07-13 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-13 | 3:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 1:34 pm | Enjoy the movie, popcorn and beverage for just $3! We will show two movies at 1 pm on the last Saturday of each month. Call or come by the Centre to check out our upcoming Movie titles. 250-384-6542 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/3-movie-matinee-to-be-announced-2018-08-04-2018-12-15/all/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 388192615 | Pandemic Survival - the board game tournament | 2019-07-13 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-13 | 3:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-28 7:35 am | Join us for our first ever Pandemic board game tournament! Pandemic Survival is an extreme version of [Pandemic - The Board Game](https://www.facebook.com/PandemicTheBoardGame/), where teams of two players face each other simultaneously with the same objective in mind. RSVP today for an afternoon of adrenaline filled teamwork; if your team wins, you'll receive an invitation to join the national tournament in Toronto! \- Limited space available \- Please note that all teams must provide their own Pandemic Board Game \- To register your team of two, send us an email with your name and team name to bolenspecialevents@gmail.com Check out the link below to find out more! <https://www.zmangames.com/en/news/2019/5/4/announcing-the-2019-season-of-pandemic-survival/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 373841848 | Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona | 2019-07-13 | 1:30 pm | 2019-07-13 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-11 11:00 am | Festival favourite Christopher Weddell (*Romeo & Juliet* 2015, *Pericles* 2018) brings us a rollicking “la dolce vita” rom-com that celebrates youth, impulsivity, bad decisions, and unexpected endings — plus a dog! Tickets to the 2019 season of the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival will be available at the door. Our onsite box office will open at 12:30pm for matinees, and 6:30pm for evening performances. The gates will open and seating will begin at 1:00pm for matinees, and 7:00pm for evening performances. Matinee performances begin at 1:30pm and evening performances begin at 7:30pm. ## SINGLE TICKETS Adults **$26** Seniors (65+) **$21** Students (With Valid ID) **$21** ## FESTIVAL SEASON TICKETS (One ticket to each show) Adults **$48** Seniors (65+) **$38** Students (With Valid ID) **$38** Children 12 and under are free! Shakespeareance card: **$120** (6-show punch card) ***Our half-price tickets are on sale from now until the beginning of the season (or until we sell out!).*** *To encourage audiences to attend our performances in the first two weeks of the festival, we offer a special promotional ticket price of $13, available only if purchased in advance of the Festival at various markets and festivals around town or at Ivy's Bookstore and The Papery.* ***For a full schedule of our market and community event appearances, click below.*** [2019 Market Schedule](http://www.vicshakespeare.com/community) <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/2019twogents> Volunteer with the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/volunteer> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 400035304 | 5th Annual Oak Bay New Music Festival | 2019-07-13 | 2:30 pm | 2019-07-13 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-12 11:18 am | The Victoria Composers Collective, Oak Bay Music, and the Canadian Music Centre in BC present the 5th annual Oak Bay New Music Festival, on July 13-14 2019! This summer’s two-day festival offers an exciting mix of generations and cultural backgrounds, featuring chamber music by both local composers and underperformed works which deserve wider recognition! Along with music by Galina Ustvolskaya, Maria Eduarda Mendes Martins, Sylvia Rickard, Décio Arapiraca, Linda Catlin Smith and more, the festival will also include a concert from visiting Dutch accordionist Erica Roozendaal, among other events (see below) Saturday July 13 2:30PM at Good Earth Coffee (1971 Oak Bay Ave) new music coffee social hosted by composer & Victoria Symphony music librarian Christopher Reiche Saturday July 13 7:00PM underperformed works by renowned composers: Rickard, Smith, Lutyens, Ustvolskaya and more Sunday July 14 2:30PM 5th anniversary sound installation + miniatures concert featuring Erica Roozendaal and Victoria Composers Collective Sunday July 14 7:00PM Erica Roozendaal accordion recital music by Aho, Mendes Martins, Roozendaal, Dutch folk melodies and local composers General Admission: $20CAD / Festival Pass: $35CAD Tickets will be available at the door, or online through Brown Paper Tickets. Festival passes are also be available for purchase here: <https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4279698> We gratefully acknowledge the financial assistance of the Canadian Music Centre towards the promotion of this festival July 13-14 2019 St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church 1701 Elgin Rd V8R 5L7 Victoria B.C. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 392419932 | Photograph | 2019-07-13 | 3:00 pm | 2019-07-13 | 4:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 9:39 am | “When I saw the photo he took of me, I didn’t see myself—I saw someone who looked happier than me.” Rattled with the guilt of a grandmother who only wishes to see him married, street photographer Rafi takes a photo of Miloni, a middle-class student who dreams of leaving the city and escaping her own family’s demands of expectant marriage. Together, they falsify an engagement meant only to convenience their families. A clever twist keeps this romantic/drama one step ahead of a typical ‘boy meets girl’ love story. $11.43 ($2 membership required) 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/photograph/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 384134786 | 🏳️🌈 Queer Bike Prom | 2019-07-13 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-13 | 11:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-23 8:32 pm | 2019-07-13 5:04 pm | Grab your friends, partners and loved ones to ride the streets and dance the night away at Queer Bike Prom 2019! 7pm ride starting from Quadra Village Community Center. Ride will be hosted by SNAQCS (slow nice and queer cycloadventure squad). Decorate yourself and your bike in prom attire and show it off at a slow, comfortable pace along our route. No one left behind. Dance start at 8pm at the Community Center. Music, prizes and goodtimes all around! Sliding Scale Entry. $5-$20 recommended. No one turned away for lack of funds (money will be used to cover costs, any proceeds will go towards SNAQCS to support accessibility in bike setup, education and rides in the queer community). Don't forget your water bottle, helmet and safety gear!!! All Ages Event. <https://www.facebook.com/events/456469598503473/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 363011659 | Red Joan | 2019-07-13 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-13 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-13 5:04 pm | In a picturesque village in England, Joan Stanley (Judi Dench), lives in contented retirement. Then suddenly she’s shockingly arrested by MI5. For Joan has been hiding an incredible past\\; she is one of the most influential spies in living history…Cambridge University in the 1930s, and the young Joan (Sophie Cookson), a physics student, falls in love with an attractive Russian saboteur. Through him, she begins to see that the world must be saved from itself in the race to military supremacy. Joan is confronted with the impossible: Would you betray your country and your loved ones, if it meant saving them? Inspired by an extraordinary true story. “This historical thriller reminds us that spies aren’t always shadowy, nefarious figures. Sometimes, they are the old lady next door.” –Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 393618442 | Latin American Celebration With The West Coast Cuban All stars | 2019-07-13 | 8:30 pm | 2019-07-14 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 9:16 pm | 2019-07-13 5:04 pm | For those who couldn't make it to last one! July 13th is the new date! Come celebrate Latin culture while dancing and enjoying the best live Latin music performed by the West Coast Cuban All Stars. Join these talented musicians as they play music from Cuba and Latin America. The line-up includes Laura Deviato and Michel Rivero on vocals, Peter Dowse on bass, Nicolas Marquez on drums, Leon Torres on congas, Olimpo Ortega on bongos. Our dance workshop will be led by the talented and energetic Cuban instructors Yensey Watson and Isabel Arias, who will show you some great steps and partner moves! Yensey graduated from the National Arts School in Havana and many of you will recognize the gorgeous Isabel as she is one of the most popular dance instructors in the community. These two amazing dancers were born with rhythm in their veins and have an infectious personality that is sure to inspire even the most reluctant to join them on the dance floor as they share their knowledge of Cuban tradition and culture through dance. Doors open 8:30, Salsa class 9 pm, live band 10 pm, dance performance 11 pm and DJ music till 2:00 am. Tickets $20 cash door / $17 online at Eventbrite [latinexplosionadvanceticket.eventbrite.com ](http://latinexplosionadvanceticket.eventbrite.com)or in person at Lyle's Place, 770 Yates St. Mark your calendars for July 13th at The Victoria Event Centre and see you all at the Latin Explosion! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 392423891 | High Voltage Soul Night | 2019-07-13 | 9:00 pm | 2019-07-14 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 9:46 am | 2019-07-13 5:04 pm | High Voltage Soul Night at the Copper Owl Join us for a fantastic evening of dancing to all the hits from the classics to the contemporary. Everything from 60s Motown, Stax and Chess to some of the rare Northern Soul hits. This is a night for the people who want to dance! For the people who love anything that’s 60s soul or inspired by it. Come out in your best and show us what you’ve got! It’s time to get electrified and enjoy some High Voltage Soul. July 13 2019 $8 at the door +19 |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 363011661 | Red Joan | 2019-07-13 | 9:10 pm | 2019-07-13 | 10:51 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-13 5:04 pm | In a picturesque village in England, Joan Stanley (Judi Dench), lives in contented retirement. Then suddenly she’s shockingly arrested by MI5. For Joan has been hiding an incredible past\\; she is one of the most influential spies in living history…Cambridge University in the 1930s, and the young Joan (Sophie Cookson), a physics student, falls in love with an attractive Russian saboteur. Through him, she begins to see that the world must be saved from itself in the race to military supremacy. Joan is confronted with the impossible: Would you betray your country and your loved ones, if it meant saving them? Inspired by an extraordinary true story. “This historical thriller reminds us that spies aren’t always shadowy, nefarious figures. Sometimes, they are the old lady next door.” –Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 400766523 | History Bike Ride Tour with John Adams | 2019-07-14 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-14 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 11:34 am | Did you know that Victoria has a very vibrant history? You’re invited to join us on our Magical Historical Tour on Sunday July 14th as renowned Victoria historian John Adams takes on a bicycle tour of some of the most interesting historical sites in Victoria. The ride begins at Centennial Square in downtown Victoria at 10 a.m. and ends there at around 2:00 p.m. The ride is approximately 20 easy kilometres. Be sure to bring a lunch for the lunch stop. Our rides are by donation to help defray GVCC’s costs (suggested donation $5). You can RSVP here on facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/events/544061066126373/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 397672398 | Creating a Culture of Equity - Free Social Justice Workshop | 2019-07-14 | 12:30 pm | 2019-07-14 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 6:41 pm | We gratefully acknowledge that this workshop will take place on the unceded territories of the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. This workshop is \*FREE\* and open to the public, thanks to The HUB, Victoria Community Space. RSVP here: <https://www.facebook.com/events/1139029859634241/> All of our workshops provide interactive, experiential learning opportunities in a safe and supportive environment. Modules will include: privilege, intersectionality, active listening and healthy masculinity. Detailed schedule and description of modules will be posted here. Facilitators Dr. Jenn Neilson and Vincent Gornall are passionate social justice advocates with decades of teaching and facilitating experience between them. They are huge nerds, and spend their free time thinking about issues that impact the ability of women and minorities to be heard. Jenn's particular interests include gender stereotypes and helping couples to share the invisible work at home. Vincent is determined to smash the patriarchy, and loves to use his interests in urban history and theatrical experiences in service of that goal. Both are dedicated to inclusivity and breaking down barriers, both at work and at home. Coffee will be provided. Fourth Wave Solutions offers staff and leadership training and guidance that to equip businesses, organizations, and the public sector to embrace and ride the fourth wave of feminism. As a result of recent social justice movements, the cultural tide is turning when it comes to equity. We now expect more of organizations, and the people who lead them. Don’t get left behind. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 392847793 | Nunsense | 2019-07-14 | 2:00 pm | 2019-07-14 | 4:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 9:59 pm | The Order of the Little Sisters of Hoboken take over a high school auditorium to hold a fundraising variety show to raise money to bury several sisters (who were accidentally poisoned by their cook). They must inter the nuns before the health inspector comes and finds the dead nuns in their freezer! Fraught with hilarity, both Catholic and otherwise, we watch as 5 nuns try to perform their planned performance amidst chaos and calamity. ### Running Time *(please note that all running times are approximate and subject to change. Running time refers to performance only and may not include speeches, introductions, etc)* Act I: 1 hour Intermission: 20 minutes Act II: 50 minutes **Total: 2 hours and 10 minutes** ### Ticket Details \*Tickets are $35.00 | On sale May 13 *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* Tickets and more information: <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/nunsense-2019-mcpherson-playhouse> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 390665282 | Victoria Public Talk - Swami Muktibodhananda | 2019-07-14 | 2:00 pm | 2019-07-14 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 12:00 pm | Swami Muktibodhananda joins us at Hemma Yoga to talk about the Yoga of Empowerment and Authenticity. Join us to deepen your practice with the wisdom of Hatha Yoga. Drawing from hatha, swara and bhakti yoga, Muktibodha Retreats are designed for practitioners of all levels who want to deepen the experience of wisdom and love in their lives. Swami Muktibodhananda Saraswati was designated as a Yogaacharya (Living Master of Yoga) in 1993 by Swami Niranjanananda of the Bihar School of Yoga. Her keen wit and pragmatic approach to these sometimes mysterious practices shine light on the root texts and scriptural sources for these branches of yoga. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Suggested Donation: $25 Hemma Yoga - 1274 May St. (corner of Moss and May) 2pm <https://www.facebook.com/events/357099325156738/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 398659083 | Zine Workshop | 2019-07-14 | 2:00 pm | 2019-07-14 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-10 9:19 pm | Donation: $12-$20 Crafting supplies provided. All you need to bring is your ideas, positive attitude, and water to stay hydrated. See you soon! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 401416066 | Manifest Cypher | 2019-07-14 | 3:00 pm | 2019-07-14 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Every 2 weeks on Sunday until September 9, 2019 | 2019-09-09 | FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=2;UNTIL=20190909T065959Z | Administrator | 2019-07-14 10:11 am | The Manifest Cypher is an intentional cypher, where we will come together to creating a space for authentic and empowering self expression through freestyle hip hop. Open to all skill levels, whether your an experienced freestyler or you've never done it before come join rap with us in a fun and supportive environment. Or come to listen! Every other Sunday at 3 pm at Central Park we'll be meeting up. We will be freestyling in a circle format, going around and giving everyone a chance to freestyle. We won't be counting bars, but we will be making sure that time is managed effectively so everybody gets an appropriate amount of time. If there is a lot of people we will take shorter turns, if there is a smaller amount of people we will be able to take longer terms. And if someone is really diving deep into something they will have the time they need to let it all out. We will be working to cultivate a space where everyone can feel supported in expressing themselves authentically, freestyling about any emotions or thoughts that they are dealing with, while at the same time being respectful. We will also be make an effort to cultivate a space where everyone is empowered and uplifted. While at the same time having fun! Hope to see you there <https://www.facebook.com/events/854211941583569/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 363011663 | Ask Dr. Ruth | 2019-07-14 | 4:45 pm | 2019-07-14 | 6:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:55 pm | Ask Dr. Ruth chronicles the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist. With her diminutive frame, thick German accent, and uninhibited approach to sex therapy and education, Dr. Ruth transformed the conversation around sexuality. As she approaches her 90th birthday and shows no signs of slowing down, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and unlikely path to a career at the forefront of the sexual revolution. UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 363011665 | Ask Dr. Ruth | 2019-07-14 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-14 | 8:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:55 pm | Ask Dr. Ruth chronicles the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist. With her diminutive frame, thick German accent, and uninhibited approach to sex therapy and education, Dr. Ruth transformed the conversation around sexuality. As she approaches her 90th birthday and shows no signs of slowing down, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and unlikely path to a career at the forefront of the sexual revolution. UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401405901 | African Descent Festival - Live in concert | 2019-07-14 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-14 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-07-14 9:47 am | FREE Entrance show African Descent Festival Present Showcasing Afro-Indigenous Music including: Afro Beat, Afro Bongo, Hip Hop, Reggae, Dancehall, Soul and R&B Featuring the Ezra Kwizera ft ebon Empress <https://www.facebook.com/events/550097875524683/> |
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| 401409532 | Connecting the Dots | 2019-07-15 | 11:30 am | 2019-07-15 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Every 15 days until July 31, 2019 | 2019-07-30 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=15;UNTIL=20190731T065959Z | Administrator | 2019-07-14 9:57 am | 2019-07-14 9:58 am | CONNECT CLIMATE CHAOS WITH MENTAL HEALTH, HOUSING AND RECONCILIATION The Community and Social Planning Council’s work “Can’t stay and Can’t leave” identified fear as a common experience of tenants in this region. Victoria’s high real estate prices mean young families who do buy in live with worrying debt loads. Forest fires, smoky summers, flooding and increasingly extreme weather frighten many of us. Many employers and unions are working to understand rising levels of anxiety and stress in their workplaces. What used to be seen as simple pleasures in life like a healthy breakfast or a visit with a loved one carry the complexity of associated high carbon footprints. Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT) has pledged to act together on housing and mental health through the lenses of Climate Change and Reconciliation. Sierra Club BC is a member of GVAT and we are committed to exploring the intersection of these issues. What do they have in common with each other? Can we make a new story out of their inter-connectivity? What might be the elements of that? How can we use this moment to strengthen our organizations and each other? How can we set each other and ourselves up to bring meaning and success in our day to day lives? WHEN July 15, 2019 at 11:30am - 1pm OR July 30, 2019 at 6:30 - 8pm WHERE Church of St John the Divine Lounge 1611 Quadra St Victoria, BC V8W 2L5 CONTACT Patty Lane · plane@patricialane.bc.ca · 250-598-3992 $15 donation to cover lunch or desserts. <https://www.facebook.com/events/523043011569629/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 401421608 | English as a Second Language Classes | 2019-07-15 | 12:30 pm | 2019-07-15 | 2:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Monday until October 1, 2019 | 2019-09-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191001T065959Z | Administrator | 2019-07-14 10:22 am | Newcomers to Canada will learn English in weekly ESL classes, part of BC Settlement and Integration Services. For more information on program eligibility and to register, please contact 250-361-9433. Presented in partnership with the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society. Funded by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/english-as-a-second-language-classes-13/all/> |
Free (Registration Required) | |||
| 398292853 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-15 | 5:15 pm | 2019-07-15 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 18, 2019 | 2019-07-18 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190718T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-10 10:46 am | 2019-07-10 10:46 am | A young and talented film student (Honor Swinton Byrne) in love with an untrustworthy man begins a personal descent into madness at the expense of her budding film career. An anxious mother (Tilda Swinton) and a close crop of friends watch, extending the requisite olive branches of emotional stability, if only she’d accept them. 90% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “The Souvenir is a masterpiece that captures uncomfortable truths” Norman Wilner, Now Toronto 19+ $11.43 ($2 membership required) Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-souvenir/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 392588271 | How to use a GPS: digital navigation explained | 2019-07-15 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-15 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 2:25 pm | Do you have a handheld GPS and want to know how to use it? Or maybe you’re thinking of buying one? This beginner-friendly clinic is a great starting point for anyone who wants to improve their navigation skills in the backcountry and learn about GPS devices. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - How GPS units work - What features and functions all handheld GPS devices have - How to use these features and functions for wilderness navigation - Using your phone vs. using a GPS device - What types of GPS devices are available, and what activities they’re useful for - How to care for your GPS - Helpful advice on navigation resources at MEC ## Important notes We’ll have demo GPS devices to show the different types of features. If you have your own GPS, feel free to bring it along to the clinic. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/event/255346/how-to-use-a-gps-digital-navigation-explained-jul15> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 385825510 | Movie Monday: Six Primrose | 2019-07-15 | 6:15 pm | 2019-07-15 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 4:13 pm | grow> cook> share> engage Filmed on location at the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre, Six Primrose takes us into a community where strengths are highlighted, people are welcomed, and food is included in every engagement. Labels of single mother, new immigrant, disabled, addict, poor are left at the door. This is a community where lives are celebrated and opportunities are explored. Six Primrose chronicles the dramatic impact that accessing healthy food and a face to face social network has had on the people of this community, revealing the Food Centre's deep effect on the entire neighbourhood. Discussion about local food security orgs. [Film's website](http://6primrose.ca) \-- Victoria's long running weekly film series of eclectic and thoughtful films, often with special presentations and discussions. Free admission, donations always welcome First come, first served. To ensure a seat join us by 6:15. More information: <https://www.moviemonday.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 397350577 | YAH WAVE Film Premiere | 2019-07-15 | 6:30 pm | 2019-07-15 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 10:02 am | 2019-07-09 10:03 am | YAH WAVE Film Premiere A celebration of film, dance, and community. YAH WAVE is an audio-visual meditation on the parallels found in sacred dance rituals across diverse spiritual cultures. The documentary is presented by TELUS STORYHIVE, in association with GirlJesus Productions based out of Vancouver, B.C.. This film premiere will be hosted by Director, Emma Power and Producer, Tanille Geib. They will host a talk back after the film viewing. There will be no cost to attend this event. There will be complimentary vegan popcorn for all to enjoy. Cash bar will be open. Thank you to all the crew who worked tirelessly on this production. Thank you to all the incredible performers we were lucky enough to capture their sacred connections. Thank you to all the communities on Coast Salish Territories who helped create this stunning project. Thank you. This event will take place on the Lekwungen Territory, as represented today by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. Let's all take a moment to reflect on the privilege we have to offer community events that we can feel welcomed at when so much terror has come to the people of this land, and of Canada. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2389229814686140/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 363011667 | Ask Dr. Ruth | 2019-07-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-15 | 8:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:56 pm | Ask Dr. Ruth chronicles the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist. With her diminutive frame, thick German accent, and uninhibited approach to sex therapy and education, Dr. Ruth transformed the conversation around sexuality. As she approaches her 90th birthday and shows no signs of slowing down, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and unlikely path to a career at the forefront of the sexual revolution. UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 393616263 | Ballroom Dancing in the Square: Cha Cha | 2019-07-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-15 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 9:10 pm | A free beginners’ ballroom dance lesson followed by a social dance accompanied by a live band or DJ. Cha Cha Workshop 7-8pm/General Dancing 8-9:30pm <https://www.facebook.com/events/473314146745570/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 398264191 | Toni Morrison – The Pieces I Am | 2019-07-15 | 7:45 pm | 2019-07-15 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-10 9:59 am | “My grandfather bragged all the time that he had read the bible, and it was illegal in his life to read. Ultimately, I knew, that words have power.” Honouring the life and legacy of one of America’s most brilliant novelists. Reliving her experiences like she’s reading her diary, Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is the portrait of a woman whose work was once deemed “too narrow” for mainstream audiences, only to win a Pulitzer Prize for her book Beloved in 1993. The film premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and the Berlin Film Festival. 19+ Event $11.43 ($2 Membership required) Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/toni-morrison-the-pieces-i-am/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363011669 | Ask Dr. Ruth | 2019-07-15 | 9:00 pm | 2019-07-15 | 10:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-14 8:14 am | Ask Dr. Ruth chronicles the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist. With her diminutive frame, thick German accent, and uninhibited approach to sex therapy and education, Dr. Ruth transformed the conversation around sexuality. As she approaches her 90th birthday and shows no signs of slowing down, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and unlikely path to a career at the forefront of the sexual revolution. UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 400779453 | Walk & Roll Tuesday: Craigdarroch Castle | 2019-07-16 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-16 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Tuesday until July 31, 2019 | 2019-07-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190731T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 12:04 pm | 2019-07-13 12:06 pm | Join our summer students as they explore Fairfield. Students will tell you a bit of the history of where you are strolling to each week. As part of the tour ice cream or a drink will be provided. Don’t miss out on the fun and you never know what you might learn along the way. This weeks tour: Craigdarroch Castle Grounds Explore the grounds and gardens at Craigdarroch Castle. $5 everyone – light refreshments included. <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/walk-roll-craigdarroch-castle-grounds/> Volunteer with the Cook Street Village Activity Centre: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 397338388 | Radiant Yoga Flow in the Gallery | 2019-07-16 | 4:30 pm | 2019-07-16 | 5:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Tuesday and Thursday until July 31, 2019 | 2019-07-31 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190731T065959Z;BYDAY=TU,TH | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 9:43 am | 2019-07-09 9:44 am | Radiant Yoga Flow in the Gallery A Mindful and Peaceful Practice for Beginner Yogis with Sonja Foss Tuesdays and Thursdays | July 16 to July 30 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Legacy Downtown | 630 Yates St. Lekwungen territory \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* REGISTRATION REQUIRED - register now to reserve your spot! Call/email to register: 250.721.6562 | legacy@uvic.ca Please bring your own yoga mat \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Are you finding your body to be tight and rigid these days? Have you thought about doing yoga, but you just don’t know where to start? Then this short, sweet and FREE yoga series is for you! In this 5 session series you will: \- Learn a full body yoga sequence you can start practicing at home \- Learn to lengthen and strengthen each body part in safe and wise ways \- Get experienced and professional support to begin your mindful yoga practice \- Connect with new friends \- Experience a welcoming, no-strings attached yoga community \- Practice yoga in a beautiful artistic setting created for community |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 363011671 | Hedwig and the Angry Inch | 2019-07-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-16 | 8:31 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:56 pm | With this trailblazing musical, writer-director-star John Cameron Mitchell and composer-lyricist Stephen Trask brought their signature creation from stage to screen. Raised a boy in East Berlin, Hedwig (Mitchell) undergoes a traumatic personal transformation in order to emigrate to the U.S., where she reinvents herself as an “internationally ignored” but divinely talented rock diva, inhabiting a “beautiful gender of one.” The film tells Hedwig’s story through her music, an eclectic assortment of original punk anthems and power ballads by Trask, matching them with a freewheeling cinematic mosaic of music-video fantasies, animated interludes, and moments of bracing emotional realism. A hard-charging song cycle and a tender character study, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a tribute to the transcendent power of rock and roll. –Criterion Collection UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401373221 | Victoria Anarchist Reading Circle: Further Explorations on the Polyamoury Theme | 2019-07-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-16 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-07-14 9:09 am | After a record-breaking crowd showed up to discuss polyamoury at the last session of VARC,people were excited to continue the conversation. This week we are discussing two short readings to further enhance our ideas on the topic of radical relationships. 1\. The Short Instructional Manual for Relationship Anarchy 2\. Exerpts on Polyamoury in the 21st Century As always, we are meeting at Camas Books, 2620 Quadra Street on unceded Lekwungen Territory. That’s on Tuesday, July 16 @ 7pm (doors at 6:50). See you there! \-- The Victoria Anarchist Reading Circle is organized by members of the annual Victoria Anarchist Bookfair Collective. We meet at Camas Books & Infoshop, located at 2620 Quadra Street, Victoria, in so-called B.C. Thus far, we have decided to gather every second Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9pm. Camas Books is wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom, which is gender inclusive. The Infoshop can be visited by traveling on either the #6 or the #4 buses. Also, please consider joining our shameless propaganda stream on Meetup. Please note that while we welcome newcomers who are curious about the circle and the topics we are engaged with, we do encourage that everyone in attendance read the text in advance of the discussion. Doing this ensures everyone is roughly ‘on the same page’ in regards to our shared conversation. Thanks! <http://victoriaanarchistreadingcircle.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 398264231 | Toni Morrison – The Pieces I Am | 2019-07-16 | 7:45 pm | 2019-07-16 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-10 9:59 am | “My grandfather bragged all the time that he had read the bible, and it was illegal in his life to read. Ultimately, I knew, that words have power.” Honouring the life and legacy of one of America’s most brilliant novelists. Reliving her experiences like she’s reading her diary, Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is the portrait of a woman whose work was once deemed “too narrow” for mainstream audiences, only to win a Pulitzer Prize for her book Beloved in 1993. The film premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and the Berlin Film Festival. 19+ Event $11.43 ($2 Membership required) Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/toni-morrison-the-pieces-i-am/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 396822261 | Dinner & A Drag Show V | 2019-07-16 | 8:30 pm | 2019-07-16 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-08 9:09 pm | Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian return to The Mint Victoria on Tuesday, July 16, with another cast of incredible #yyjdrag performers for the fifth installment of Dinner & A Drag Show! Enjoy an amazing drag show with the high calibre talent that you've come to expect from the #yyjdrag fam, PLUS The Mint's delicious food and drinks, with their Late Night Happy Hour specials on from 9pm til midnight! Catch this INCREDIBLE line-up: Chaz Avery Stevie O'Brian (Bee Issel) Lola Maneata Kim Union Honey Dewme (Rick van Kesteren) and your NEW Mr Gay Vancouver Island, Noah Fence (Joyene Nazatul)! Make sure to hit that RSVP button so you stay in the loop! \*Note that entry fee does not include dinner but The Mint's full food and cocktail menu will be available to you during the show, with their Late Night Happy Hour specials on from 9pm til midnight! Event photo by Sortome Photography The Mint is an all ages venue, but please bear in mind some numbers may have mature content. $12 Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dinner-a-drag-show-v-tickets-64455462022> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363011673 | Hedwig and the Angry Inch | 2019-07-16 | 9:00 pm | 2019-07-16 | 10:31 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-14 8:14 am | With this trailblazing musical, writer-director-star John Cameron Mitchell and composer-lyricist Stephen Trask brought their signature creation from stage to screen. Raised a boy in East Berlin, Hedwig (Mitchell) undergoes a traumatic personal transformation in order to emigrate to the U.S., where she reinvents herself as an “internationally ignored” but divinely talented rock diva, inhabiting a “beautiful gender of one.” The film tells Hedwig’s story through her music, an eclectic assortment of original punk anthems and power ballads by Trask, matching them with a freewheeling cinematic mosaic of music-video fantasies, animated interludes, and moments of bracing emotional realism. A hard-charging song cycle and a tender character study, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a tribute to the transcendent power of rock and roll. –Criterion Collection UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 340013831 | Memorial Park Music Fest: Black Angus | 2019-07-17 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-17 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 3:37 pm | 2019-05-01 9:20 am | Grab your shades, sunhats, and the whole family and join us again for the Memorial Park Music Fest - seven glorious summer evenings in Esquimalt featuring free live outdoor musical performances. This summertime favourite will again be held on Tuesday nights, June 26th – August 7th. This year, we'll create more amazing memories with our incredible lineup of old favourites and new performers. The Bobby Dazzler Band kicks off the season! The opening night concert features special guests at 5:30 p.m. and the Bobby Dazzler Band taking the stage at 6:30 p.m. All other concerts for the rest of the season will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your chairs and a picnic, and also plan on visiting one of our onsite local food vendors for a variety of multicultural snacks and beverages. More information: <https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/events-listing/calendar/opening-night-memorial-park-music-fest> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 401418269 | Drop-In: Community Connections: Settlement and Integration for Newcomers | 2019-07-17 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-17 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Wednesday until December 12, 2019 | 2019-12-11 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191212T075959Z | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 10:17 am | 2019-08-07 6:52 pm | Join Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society staff to learn about the BC Settlement and Integration Services Program aimed to support the social and economic integration of newcomers in BC, including housing, employment, social services and English language training. Presented in partnership with Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society. Funded by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/community-connections-settlement-and-integration-for-newcomers-nellie-mcclung-branch-3/all/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 401372964 | Afternoon Art-ivism | 2019-07-17 | 4:00 pm | 2019-07-17 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Every 14 days until December 19, 2019 | 2019-12-19 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=14;UNTIL=20191219T075959Z | Administrator | 2019-07-14 9:06 am | \*\*\*The best way to predict the future is to create it\*\*\* Drop-in | Supplies provided | A new theme each time! Every 2nd Wednesday beginning on June 19th, Creative Revolution: Collective Arts for Climate Justice will be hosting a drop-in afternoon of artivism with our friends at the Victoria Event Centre. This is a fun afternoon of offline, hands-on, community-driven art with all supplies provided (by donation). Drop-in anytime between 4-6PM every second Wednesday, unless otherwise posted! Each week we'll be working on something new to support the efforts of grassroots activists and cultural community associations that work overtime to address the current crises that we're facing together. This will range from workshops on creative direct-action to lessons in traditional arts practices, to using wood-cut prints, to building giant puppets and banners for rallies, to re-imagining the city's design, to planning for a dance flash-mob, to anything that might creatively empower us. \*Let us host your art workshop!\* If you are an artist, organization, creative mastermind or an individual that would like to partner with us on a theme, please contact anna@islandsolidarity.org. We are just getting started and are keen to collaborate with you. Come and play, no prior experience is necessary! \--- This event is taking place on Lkwungen territory and the lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation. This event is not intended to generate profit from sales and intends to not discriminate based on inaccess to a living wage. We aim to hold space together in ways that create feelings of safety, freedom and respect and we are open to hearing feedback about how those aims might be better acted upon, please contact anna@islandsolidarity.org with any of your thoughts or questions with regard to this, thank you. About Creative Revolution: Collective Arts for Climate Justice: Through arts-focused organizing, skill building and collaborative action, we’re working to spark and nurture the empowerment and resilience required in our community to prevent and respond to complex social and ecological crises. We are currently in the process of seeking a long-term space, and appreciate the Victoria Event Center for allowing us to host these artivst afternoons. For more information about who we are and the many exciting projects we're involved in around town please visit our main page. Accessibility Information: \- The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. \- Detailed venue accessibility info is available at <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> \- Washrooms are for all genders. [](https://www.facebook.com/events/744711019259831/) Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 372083687 | Eventide Music Series: A night of Shoegaze rock | 2019-07-17 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-17 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-09 8:31 am | Join us for free live music in Centennial Square every Wednesday night all summer! This series features an eclectic lineup of artists from Victoria’s independent music scene plus some touring artists thrown in the mix. A food vendor and a licensed beverage area complement these all-ages outdoor events. This week features: Spesh (Seattle) <https://speshmusic.bandcamp.com> Palm Haze (Vancouver) <https://palmhaze.bandcamp.com/> Did You Die <https://didyoudie.bandcamp.com/> Scars & Scarves <https://scarsandscarves.bandcamp.com/> <https://eventidevictoria.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 397312549 | Meet and Greet: Kathryn Calder, Victoria's Artist in Residence | 2019-07-17 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-17 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 9:28 am | 2019-07-09 9:28 am | Take the opportunity to meet Kathryn Calder, Victoria's new Artist in Residence, at an upcoming gathering at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park. Meet & Greet: Kathryn Calder Wednesday, July 17 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park The free event will feature a collaborative, musical instrument activity. All ages are welcome. Registration is not required for this drop-in event. Learn more at: <https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/culture/public-art/artist-in-residence-keep-art-in-mind.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 363011675 | The Fall of the American Empire (La chute de l’empire américain) | 2019-07-17 | 6:45 pm | 2019-07-17 | 8:52 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:57 pm | The rich grow richer and the poor are just collateral damage in this new film by writer/director Denys Arcand (The Decline of the American Empire), a sardonic, solidly entertaining fusion of crime caper and state-of-the-nation rumination. Money lies at the root of all the evils that Arcand observes, wagging a finger at corporate greed. Thirty-something Pierre-Paul (Alexandre Landry) appears to be the last apostle of decency in a rotten, callous world. He has a PhD in philosophy, is still burdened with student loans and earns a living as a courier. He has come to believe that intelligence is a handicap in a world that favours the corrupt and those who have abandoned any sense of morality or community. Everything changes for Pierre-Paul when he is present at a botched robbery and makes an impulsive decision to pocket the multi-million dollar proceeds for himself. Trying to figure out what to do with the money and how much it might change him fuels a cleverly plotted ensemble piece that eventually draws in ex-con Sylvain Bigras (Rémy Girard) and escort Aspasie (Maripier Morin). –Screen International UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 385948569 | Babble Bar Language Exchange | 2019-07-17 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-17 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 7:08 pm | Join us for our monthly Babble Bar International Language Exchange! 🌍💬 As usual, we're pairing our language exchange with an international Snack Potluck! 🌮🥟🍢 You are encouraged to bring a (preferably healthy) snack from your culture, or a culture you love! Fruit is also a great option if you can't decide. 🍓👍 Babble Bar is an international language exchange group in Victoria, BC, Canada. Members of the group meet on the second Wednesday of each month to practice languages they are learning, brush up on their native language skills, and make friends from around the world. 🌎-🌍-🌏 Instead of (or in addition to) studying grammar from a textbook, come and enjoy real-world conversations with other people either fluent in or learning the same language as you. Any and all languages are welcome! 🙌 This event is 19+, please bring photo ID and a $2 entry fee. Bar includes red & white wine 🍷, beer 🍺, and non-alcoholic drinks as well as free popcorn! 🍿 The language exchange will begin at 7pm and end around 10pm, you can arrive and leave whenever you like. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 380769847 | Fall Fairfield Music Bingo Fundraiser! | 2019-07-17 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-17 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-19 3:42 pm | Calling all music bingo enthusiasts! Join us Wednesday, July 17th from 7-9 pm for a music bingo fundraiser at the Fernwood Inn. All proceeds directly support Fall Fairfield, the FGCA's annual free, all-ages community festival. Join in on community building and support the 9th annual Fall Fairfield happening September 21st! Bring your competitive streak as there will be prizes for music bingo winners. This event is by donation. Pay as low as $10 or as high as you would like to go! Your ticket includes admission to Music Bingo. Whatever you wish to give is appreciated. Bring your family & friends :) <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-fairfield-music-bingo-fundraiser-tickets-63450489121> Any questions? Email event@fairfieldcommunity. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 403363734 | Fall Fairfield Music Bingo Fundraiser! | 2019-07-17 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-17 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-16 2:50 pm | Calling all music bingo enthusiasts! Join us Wednesday, July 17th from 7-9 pm for a music bingo fundraiser at the Fernwood Inn. All proceeds directly support Fall Fairfield, the FGCA's annual free, all-ages community festival. Join in on community building and support the 9th annual Fall Fairfield September 21st! Bring your competitive streak as there will be prizes for music bingo winners. This event is by donation. Pay as low as $10 or as high as you would like to go! Your ticket includes admission to Music Bingo. Whatever you wish to give is appreciated. Please feel free to donate in person. Bring your family & friends :) Any questions? Email event@fairfieldcommunity. <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-fairfield-music-bingo-fundraiser-tickets-63450489121> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 398292954 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-17 | 7:45 pm | 2019-07-17 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-10 10:46 am | A young and talented film student (Honor Swinton Byrne) in love with an untrustworthy man begins a personal descent into madness at the expense of her budding film career. An anxious mother (Tilda Swinton) and a close crop of friends watch, extending the requisite olive branches of emotional stability, if only she’d accept them. 90% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “The Souvenir is a masterpiece that captures uncomfortable truths” Norman Wilner, Now Toronto 19+ $11.43 ($2 membership required) Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-souvenir/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363011677 | The Fall of the American Empire (La chute de l’empire américain) | 2019-07-17 | 9:10 pm | 2019-07-17 | 11:17 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-14 8:14 am | The rich grow richer and the poor are just collateral damage in this new film by writer/director Denys Arcand (The Decline of the American Empire), a sardonic, solidly entertaining fusion of crime caper and state-of-the-nation rumination. Money lies at the root of all the evils that Arcand observes, wagging a finger at corporate greed. Thirty-something Pierre-Paul (Alexandre Landry) appears to be the last apostle of decency in a rotten, callous world. He has a PhD in philosophy, is still burdened with student loans and earns a living as a courier. He has come to believe that intelligence is a handicap in a world that favours the corrupt and those who have abandoned any sense of morality or community. Everything changes for Pierre-Paul when he is present at a botched robbery and makes an impulsive decision to pocket the multi-million dollar proceeds for himself. Trying to figure out what to do with the money and how much it might change him fuels a cleverly plotted ensemble piece that eventually draws in ex-con Sylvain Bigras (Rémy Girard) and escort Aspasie (Maripier Morin). –Screen International UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 336058115 | Northwest Deuce Days | 2019-07-18 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-18 | 8:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Daily until July 22, 2019 | 2019-07-22 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190722T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-04-23 12:17 pm | 2019-07-13 4:52 pm | Started in 1998, the ever popular Northwest Deuce Days takes place every three years in Victoria’s Iconic Inner Harbour, attracting classic car owners from North American and across the world. Local and international spectators have the unique opportunity to view 1,200 spectacular pre-1952 collector vehicles, over 500 of which are Deuces. <https://www.northwestdeuceday.com/schedule.htm> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 389142213 | Story Theatre: The Library Club | 2019-07-18 | 2:30 pm | 2019-07-18 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-29 1:11 pm | For ages 7-12. Join Story Theatre for a lively performance of *The Library Club,* in which fantastic creatures are roaming the school halls and books start to go missing. Generously funded by IslandLink Federation. Registration begins June 27. Registration: <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/story-theatre-the-library-club-5/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 389148860 | Celebrate Harry Potter (Muggles Welcome) | 2019-07-18 | 2:30 pm | 2019-07-18 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-29 1:24 pm | For ages 10-12. Relive the magic of Harry Potter through games, crafts and trivia. Registration begins June 27. Registration: <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/celebrate-harry-potter-muggles-welcome-8/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 369972730 | Museum Happy Hour: Mindfulness | 2019-07-18 | 5:15 pm | 2019-07-18 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-06 1:45 pm | Visit the museum with a new frame of mind. Practitioners and practices will be taking place throughout the Becoming BC gallery to help you be more present, slow your busy mind and recharge. $10[](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108026/museum-happy-hour-mindfulness) This is a 19+ only event. Valid photo ID is required for entry. To ensure the safety of our guests and museum collections alike, Security will conduct ID, bag and spot checks at the entrance. Prohibited items include any controlled substance, alcohol (not purchased at the event) and dangerous items. Any items not permitted at the event will be collected at the door prior to entry. The Royal BC Museum will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items. Tickets and more information: <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108026/museum-happy-hour-mindfulness> The Royal BC Museum hosts events where everyone is responsible for maintaining space that is safe for all participants. Safer space means everyone at the event is free from all forms of oppression and anything that can harm or limit our well-being. This includes expressing opinions in a respectful manner and respectfully accepting others’ rights to do the same. Security and Royal BC Museum staff reserve the right to refuse or revoke entry to guests. These decisions will be made to ensure the safety and security of other guests and the Royal BC Museum. Please be advised that the Royal BC Museum will be taking photographs at this event for use in materials in support of the Royal BC Museum’s mandate. Outside commercial photography is prohibited. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 401421934 | Strategic Business Development and Project Management for Newcomers | 2019-07-18 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-18 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Friday until September 13, 2019 | 2019-09-13 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190913T065959Z | Administrator | 2019-07-14 10:24 am | Newcomers will gain entrepreneurial skills and knowledge in this eight-week training session that is part of the BC Settlement and Integration Services Program, aimed to support the social and economic integration of newcomers in BC. For more information on program eligibility and to register, please call 250-361-9433. Presented in partnership with the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society and funded by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Technology. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/strategic-business-development-and-project-management-for-newcomers/all/> |
Free (Registration Required) | |||
| 369780338 | Music on the Lawn: Coastline/The Soul Shakers | 2019-07-18 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-18 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-06 9:04 am | 2019-06-06 9:07 am | The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, invites you to attend an evening of live music at the Government House Bandshell for the Music on the Lawn summer concert series! The third evening in the series features a double bill, with award-winning youth fiddlers Coastline followed by r&b and dance with The Soul Shakers; concerts start at 6:00 p.m. Government House will be open for self-guided tours from 4:30-5:30 pm. Bring a blanket or chairs. Food will be available for purchase from food trucks or bring your own snacks. There is limited parking on site. This event is free! <https://ltgov.bc.ca/government-house-public-events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 363011679 | The Fall of the American Empire (La chute de l’empire américain) | 2019-07-18 | 6:45 pm | 2019-07-18 | 8:52 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:58 pm | The rich grow richer and the poor are just collateral damage in this new film by writer/director Denys Arcand (The Decline of the American Empire), a sardonic, solidly entertaining fusion of crime caper and state-of-the-nation rumination. Money lies at the root of all the evils that Arcand observes, wagging a finger at corporate greed. Thirty-something Pierre-Paul (Alexandre Landry) appears to be the last apostle of decency in a rotten, callous world. He has a PhD in philosophy, is still burdened with student loans and earns a living as a courier. He has come to believe that intelligence is a handicap in a world that favours the corrupt and those who have abandoned any sense of morality or community. Everything changes for Pierre-Paul when he is present at a botched robbery and makes an impulsive decision to pocket the multi-million dollar proceeds for himself. Trying to figure out what to do with the money and how much it might change him fuels a cleverly plotted ensemble piece that eventually draws in ex-con Sylvain Bigras (Rémy Girard) and escort Aspasie (Maripier Morin). –Screen International UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 381766260 | The Dirty Betty Show! Live in Victoria BC | 2019-07-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-18 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 6:22 pm | The Dirty Betty Show is taking over Victoria, BC. Catch Vancouver's hottest variety show on tour. A Comedic Variety Show perfect for your saucy night out. Featuring an all femme cast of Vancouver's hottest comedians performing improv, stand up, song parodies and dance! Grab your ladies, your gents, a big box of wine and get ready for Vancouver's sassiest comedy show. Location: Copper Owl Date: July 18th | Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm 19+ | Tickets: $15 available at door and online Featuring: Claire Marie Ashlee Eff Jennifer Perrin Jill Lockley <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-dirty-betty-show-live-in-victoria-bc-tickets-63733606934> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 388194069 | Jennifer Butler presents "Boom & Bust" | 2019-07-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-18 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-28 7:38 am | We are thrilled to host Jennifer Butler as she presents "Boom and Bust", the story of Telegraph Cove as told by 25 of its female residents. Capping at a population of only 60, this small BC village that still lives today (now with 20 residents) stood through every test that came its way, including those that would cripple any other community. This is for anyone who loves history as told directly from those who experienced it, and those who want to learn about an exceptional part of our island's past and present. Books will be available for purchase at the event, and treats and tea will be provided. <https://www.facebook.com/events/1451876414954286/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 397337703 | Pop Up Wedding Victoria Meet & Mingle | 2019-07-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-18 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 9:41 am | Satiate your curiosity and meet the makers behind Pop Up Wedding Victoria! Discover if a Pop Up Wedding is right for you (psst...it is!). Meet & mingle with other engaged couples and notable local wedding vendors at the gorgeous Fortune Gallery in China Town. Enjoy bubbles and a decadent charcuterie table while you stroll the gallery. Andrea, Julia & Sarah will be available to answer any questions about Pop Up Weddings — how it works, costs, what is included — and will announce Pop Up Wedding Victoria's UPCOMING 2019 and 2020 DATES! Everyone is welcome! Please help us spread the word about this affordable, stress-free, environmentally conscious alternative to the traditional wedding ceremony! \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Pop Up Wedding / noun / An affordable, stress-free, environmentally conscious alternative to a traditional wedding ceremony where a venue is booked and beautiful, intimate one-hour ceremonies are held throughout the day. Couples save money by sharing the costs associated with renting, planning and executing their dream wedding with the other couples tying the knot that day. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Let us take care of the details, all you have to do is show up and say, "I do!" <https://www.facebook.com/events/2332049153728397/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 401408444 | 🎤 Open Mic Night at The Fernwood Inn | 2019-07-18 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-18 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday until December 27, 2019 | 2019-12-27 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191227T075959Z | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 9:52 am | 2019-09-27 12:17 pm | Join us every Thursday night at 8pm & show us what you got!!! We also have on special our wings for $8.95 & Pints of Okanagan Springs 1516 Lager & Odin Galactic IPA for $6.25!!! <https://www.facebook.com/events/611606322608338/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 363011681 | The Fall of the American Empire (La chute de l’empire américain) | 2019-07-18 | 9:10 pm | 2019-07-18 | 11:17 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-14 8:14 am | The rich grow richer and the poor are just collateral damage in this new film by writer/director Denys Arcand (The Decline of the American Empire), a sardonic, solidly entertaining fusion of crime caper and state-of-the-nation rumination. Money lies at the root of all the evils that Arcand observes, wagging a finger at corporate greed. Thirty-something Pierre-Paul (Alexandre Landry) appears to be the last apostle of decency in a rotten, callous world. He has a PhD in philosophy, is still burdened with student loans and earns a living as a courier. He has come to believe that intelligence is a handicap in a world that favours the corrupt and those who have abandoned any sense of morality or community. Everything changes for Pierre-Paul when he is present at a botched robbery and makes an impulsive decision to pocket the multi-million dollar proceeds for himself. Trying to figure out what to do with the money and how much it might change him fuels a cleverly plotted ensemble piece that eventually draws in ex-con Sylvain Bigras (Rémy Girard) and escort Aspasie (Maripier Morin). –Screen International UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 397318553 | Fisgard Lighthouse Video Mapping Project: Open Studio | 2019-07-19 | 2:00 pm | 2019-07-19 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 9:35 am | Montreal-based new media artist Allison Moore joins Open Space for a production residency this July 15-30 to develop a new media arts project around the Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site. During Moore's two-week residency, she will develop new work that will culminate in a video projection mapping event proposed for the historic lighthouse next summer, 2020. Using the Open Space gallery as a studio space, this summer Moore will plot out her visual research and storyboard for next summer’s media event. Inspired by the architecture and symbolism of lighthouses and their history in coastal communities, the project will include the gathering of video material of clouds, the tides, moon cycles, starry constellations, and underwater marine life to ultimately project on the lighthouse. Moore will also conduct site visits and interview lighthouse keepers to amass stories of incidents surrounding the lighthouse. Together, these pieces will generate a visual-poem tribute to the lighthouse that opens up the majestic poetics of landscape, the surrounding weather systems, and unique marine ecosystems of the coast. The public is invited to come by Allison’s Open Space studio and witness her process Friday, July 19, 2-4pm. She will also give an artist talk on Thursday, July 25, 7pm. Allison Moore - http://www.allisonmoore.net/ Fisgard Lighthouse - https://www.fisgardlighthouse.com/ |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 387401214 | Yakima Valley Pippins | 2019-07-19 | 6:35 pm | 2019-07-19 | 10:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:54 am | MIX IT UP WITH THE CHAMBER! Come hob nob with the Who’s Who in Victoria business, as the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce holds their monthy Business Mixer to kick off the first game of the three game set with Yakima Valley. Gates will open early for Chamber members and others who wish to attend. Door prizes will also be handed out, so reserve your seat today to what is always a fun evening of networking and baseball. LOOKING FOR A COOL TICKET UPGRADE? Consider purchasing our Campbell Club Seats, padded seats located in the first four rows of the Grandstand (Section 10) with food and beverage service to the first TWO rows. Order here for just $25 per ticket! PLUS: It’s FORCES FRIDAY! Military members can receive GA tickets for just $7.50 for themselves and their families! NEW! Order on-line: ENTER Promo Code FORCES2019, or buy at the gate, or the HarbourCats offices. Military ID must be shown with purchase at the gate or on entry with pre-purchased ticket. $7.50-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/yakima-valley-pippins-4/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 363011683 | All Is True | 2019-07-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-19 | 8:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:58 pm | Sir Kenneth Branagh has spent a major part of his career interpreting the works of William Shakespeare. So it only seems fair that Branagh should be the one to play the Bard in All Is True, directing a mesmerizing meditation on the last days of the greatest writer in the English language. Little is known for sure about the details of Shakespeare’s life. But as Shakespeare says in the film, “I never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Neither does Branagh. As All is True begins, in 1613, Shakespeare has returned to his home in Stratford-upon-Avon to retire after years of prodigious productivity. His wife Anne Hathaway (Dame Judi Dench), eight years his senior, treats him like a guest in his own house. His daughters harbor festering resentments. It’s a telling irony that the women in Shakespeare’s time were never taught to read and write. Yet Dench, in a magisterial performance that never misses a trick, makes Anne a woman you trifle with at your peril. The Earl of Southampton (Ian McKellen) is believed to be the inspiration for several of Will’s most famous poems and sonnets. A conversation between the two men, wittily and movingly acted by Branagh and McKellen, is a high point in a film that cinematographer Zac Nicholson bathes in the autumnal light of time remembered. –Rolling Stone “In this lovely ode to a literary master, Branagh shows us what his hero always understood—that life may be an endlessly unfolding mystery, but in art, all is true.” –NPR UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 375617422 | Colombian Independence Fiesta | 2019-07-19 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-19 | 11:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-13 10:45 am | Pachanga Latina is proud to present: For the first time in Victoria BC from Colombia " Las Bellezas del Vallenato " Luz Angela Lopez - Organización Musical Yennifer Quintero - La Princesa del Acordeon Come and Celebrate the Independence of Colombia like you have never experienced it before. RUMBA Colombiana Time! Music by the one and only VDJ Pachanguero, playing the best Latin Hits. Salsa | Vallenato | Reggaeton | Bachata | Merengue | Cumbia Tickets in advance $20 / at the door $25 Tickets for sale soon. Fully Licensed venue / Free Parking / +19 For Reservation please call Moses at 250.213.2198 <https://www.facebook.com/events/854246091604243/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 392357283 | 80s ROCK DANCE PARTY : Metal Fest Fundraiser | 2019-07-19 | 9:00 pm | 2019-07-20 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 8:29 am | Knee slides & endless high fives!! 80s ROCK DANCE PARTY. Friday July 19th @ Logan's Pub. As you know this year's [Vancouver Island Metal Festival 2019](https://www.facebook.com/events/466730147431583/?event_time_id=466730157431582) is FREE so DJs [Casey Lazar](https://www.facebook.com/casey.lazar) & [Andrew Andersson](https://www.facebook.com/skeletalonslaught) are throwing this fundraiser to make it extra killer!! COME PARTY TO SONGS BY Judas Priest, Ratt, Poison, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Guns N' Roses, Lita Ford, Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Motley Crue, Van Halen, HEART, The Cure, AC/DC, Poison, Scorpions, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Cinderella, Skid Row, Def Leppard, Whitesnake, DIO, Sisters of Mercy, Europe, KISS, Sammy Hagar, Queen, Blondie, The Ramones, The Misfits, Journey, Styx, The Police, The Go-Go's, Men at Work, David Bowie, Cyndi Lauper, David Lee Roth, Cheap Trick, The Cult & More! ▲ DOORS 9PM >> DANCE TILL 1AM ▲ ENTRY BY DONATION $5 to ?? ▲ 19+ SORRY NO MINORS ▲ POST 80s ROCK SONG REQUESTS IN THIS EVENT ▲ CLASSIC VIDEO GAMES ON ALL TV SCREENS ▲ EXPECT LASERS, 80s ROCK VHS VISUALS & THE ENDLESS FOG OF RETRO NOSTALGIA GET DRESSED UP! INVITE YOUR CREW! GET READY TO RIP IT UP ON THE DANCE FLOOR! <https://www.facebook.com/events/485197378952017/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 363011685 | All Is True | 2019-07-19 | 9:10 pm | 2019-07-19 | 10:52 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-14 8:14 am | Sir Kenneth Branagh has spent a major part of his career interpreting the works of William Shakespeare. So it only seems fair that Branagh should be the one to play the Bard in All Is True, directing a mesmerizing meditation on the last days of the greatest writer in the English language. Little is known for sure about the details of Shakespeare’s life. But as Shakespeare says in the film, “I never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Neither does Branagh. As All is True begins, in 1613, Shakespeare has returned to his home in Stratford-upon-Avon to retire after years of prodigious productivity. His wife Anne Hathaway (Dame Judi Dench), eight years his senior, treats him like a guest in his own house. His daughters harbor festering resentments. It’s a telling irony that the women in Shakespeare’s time were never taught to read and write. Yet Dench, in a magisterial performance that never misses a trick, makes Anne a woman you trifle with at your peril. The Earl of Southampton (Ian McKellen) is believed to be the inspiration for several of Will’s most famous poems and sonnets. A conversation between the two men, wittily and movingly acted by Branagh and McKellen, is a high point in a film that cinematographer Zac Nicholson bathes in the autumnal light of time remembered. –Rolling Stone “In this lovely ode to a literary master, Branagh shows us what his hero always understood—that life may be an endlessly unfolding mystery, but in art, all is true.” –NPR UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 336004478 | TD Art Gallery Paint-In | 2019-07-20 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-20 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 10:57 am | 2019-05-01 9:15 am | Please join us for our 31st TD Art Gallery Paint-In! Over 170 artists will bring their studio to Moss Street – be part of the biggest art event of the year! 10am-5pm | Gallery Open 11am-4pm | Art on Moss Street 11am-6pm | Family-Friendly Beer Garden |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 400906885 | 🚗 Northwest Deuce Days | 2019-07-20 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-20 | 8:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Daily until July 22, 2019 | 2019-07-22 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190722T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 4:51 pm | 2019-07-13 4:52 pm | Started in 1998, the ever popular Northwest Deuce Days takes place every three years in Victoria’s Iconic Inner Harbour, attracting classic car owners from North American and across the world. Local and international spectators have the unique opportunity to view 1,200 spectacular pre-1952 collector vehicles, over 500 of which are Deuces. <https://www.northwestdeuceday.com/schedule.htm> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 377131928 | Vancouver Island Reptile Show | 2019-07-20 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-20 | 5:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Daily until July 22, 2019 | 2019-07-22 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190722T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-15 8:04 am | 2019-06-15 8:04 am | This is a 2 day event July 20th 10 am to 5pm July 21st 10 am to 4pm Adults $5 Kids 4 to 13 years $3 Kids under 4 free Family 2 adults 3 kids $12 We will also have concession on sight with proceeds going to kids help phone. A raffle table will be set up for kids help phone as well. Special guests will be appearing. Velma the raptor on sunday the 21st. Also most likely Marty the Marmot. <https://www.facebook.com/events/456219294950957/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 336016458 | Vegtoria Veg Fest | 2019-07-20 | 11:00 am | 2019-07-20 | 6:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 11:18 am | 2019-05-01 9:18 am | Vegtoria is an annual festival that celebrates veganism, cruelty-free living, compassion and the environment in one fun-filled day! This day will be a celebration of vegan life with music, vendors, speakers, food and more! Everyone is invited to join us and experience the values that we share as a community which celebrates the lives of non-human animals by not consuming them. <http://www.vegtoria.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 390709428 | Quadra Village Community Flea Market | 2019-07-20 | 11:00 am | 2019-07-20 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 1:12 pm | Youth Program FUNdraiser $2 Admission The Food Kart, toys, clothes, lkids activities, household items, and so much more! All proceeds go to the CREW Pre-Employment & Life Skills Program Interested vendors email <michaela@quadravillagecc.com> Tables $20 <https://www.quadravillagecc.com/event/community-flea-market> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 397343946 | Deepend Pool Party | 2019-07-20 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-20 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 9:52 am | Join us July 20th as we jam all sorts of House Music poolside at Splash Bar & Grill. Brought to you by Deepend Promotions & House Music Victoria Featuring: J Feud & Michael B Lacey with a mystery ( for now ) guest DJ.... 19+ No Cover <https://www.facebook.com/events/862348217476524/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 400822293 | $3 Movie Matinee: The Hundred-Foot Journey | 2019-07-20 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-20 | 3:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-13 1:34 pm | 2019-07-14 8:54 am | Enjoy the movie, popcorn and beverage for just $3! We will show two movies at 1 pm on the last Saturday of each month. Call or come by the Centre to check out our upcoming Movie titles. 250-384-6542 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/3-movie-matinee-to-be-announced-2018-08-04-2018-12-15/all/> **Volunteer with CSVAC:** [**http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/**](http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 390663518 | Pod Fest | 2019-07-20 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-20 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 11:57 am | 2019-07-01 11:58 am | Join Vancouver Island Brewing for Pod Fest - a beer garden and a coastal collaboration that benefits our resident killer whales. Beer, music, food trucks and screening of the Pod Pack documentary! Featuring the Pod Pack, a collaboration between local island breweries who want to preserve our coastal wildlife. One dollar from every pack will be donated to preserving wild BC salmon stocks, a vital food source for our southern resident killer whales. Available in your local private liquor stores. Admission is only $10.00 (plus tax & fees), which includes your first drink and a $5.00 donation to the [Pacific Salmon Foundation](https://www.facebook.com/PacificSalmonFoundation/). [](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pod-fest-tickets-62534934673) Tickets available for two sessions from 1pm - 4pm or 5pm - 8pm, tickets on non-transferable to different time slots. \*This is a 19+ event, tickets non-refundable. Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pod-fest-tickets-62534934673> Participating Breweries: [White Sails Brewing](https://www.facebook.com/whitesailsbrewing/), [Twin City Brewing](https://www.facebook.com/twincitybrew/), [Île Sauvage Brewing Co.](https://www.facebook.com/ilesauvagebrewing/), [Land And Sea Brewing Company](https://www.facebook.com/landandseabeer/) Sponsored by: [Greater Victoria Harbour Authority](https://www.facebook.com/gvicharbour/), [Prince of Whales Whale Watching](https://www.facebook.com/princeofwhaleswhalewatching/), Breakwater Magazine Official After Party at [Dylan's Sports Bar & Grill](https://www.facebook.com/dylanssportsbarandgrill/). Continue the party with collaboration beers and more. Donations will be accepted for PSF throughout the evening. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374768941 | Family Architecture Scavenger Hunt | 2019-07-20 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-20 | 3:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | 2019-06-12 12:23 pm | Presented by the Oak Bay Heritage Foundation, a family friendly scavenger hunt is set to take place in Oak Bay to raise awareness of heritage activities and local heritage architecture. Participants will walk around the community tasked to locate examples of architectural features. The meeting point and home base for those wishing to participate in this fun heritage based challenge will be the front lawn of the Oak Bay Municipal Hall, where there will also be light refreshments. <https://www.oakbay.ca/explore-oak-bay/festivals-events/calendar/family-architecture-scavenger-hunt> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 373841919 | Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona | 2019-07-20 | 1:30 pm | 2019-07-20 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-11 11:00 am | Festival favourite Christopher Weddell (*Romeo & Juliet* 2015, *Pericles* 2018) brings us a rollicking “la dolce vita” rom-com that celebrates youth, impulsivity, bad decisions, and unexpected endings — plus a dog! Tickets to the 2019 season of the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival will be available at the door. Our onsite box office will open at 12:30pm for matinees, and 6:30pm for evening performances. The gates will open and seating will begin at 1:00pm for matinees, and 7:00pm for evening performances. Matinee performances begin at 1:30pm and evening performances begin at 7:30pm. ## SINGLE TICKETS Adults **$26** Seniors (65+) **$21** Students (With Valid ID) **$21** ## FESTIVAL SEASON TICKETS (One ticket to each show) Adults **$48** Seniors (65+) **$38** Students (With Valid ID) **$38** Children 12 and under are free! Shakespeareance card: **$120** (6-show punch card) ***Our half-price tickets are on sale from now until the beginning of the season (or until we sell out!).*** *To encourage audiences to attend our performances in the first two weeks of the festival, we offer a special promotional ticket price of $13, available only if purchased in advance of the Festival at various markets and festivals around town or at Ivy's Bookstore and The Papery.* ***For a full schedule of our market and community event appearances, click below.*** [2019 Market Schedule](http://www.vicshakespeare.com/community) <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/2019twogents> Volunteer with the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/volunteer> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 393439342 | Book Launch: Aly Coy - Unpacked | 2019-07-20 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-20 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 3:18 pm | Aly Coy's nomadic travels in Europe lead to an escape from an off-grid community in the woods in unpacked: a memoir of checked baggage. Come for an early eve of stories told by author Aly Coy with musical cello backing and interludes by songstress Trisha Spire. Join Aly Coy with chapter readings with a musical backing by cellist and songstress Trisha Lynn Robichaud AKA Trisha Spire, Q&A, and book signing. If you've pre ordered your book, you can pick up your signed copy at the release. Order your copy for $25 online or in person at the launch. Remember to mark 'pick up' at checkout to avoid shipping charges. www.barefootdaughter.com/unpacked <https://www.facebook.com/SpiralCafe> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 387401215 | Yakima Valley Pippins - FIREWORKS! | 2019-07-20 | 6:35 pm | 2019-07-20 | 10:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:55 am | FIREWORKS NIGHT! The third of FOUR fireworks nights this season, featuring a 20-minute fireworks show after the game. Always a very popular event and a great night of family entertainment! This game will sell quickly so get your tickets today! General Admission ticket holders should arrive early to assure best seats. Gates open early at 5:00 pm. Premium Pricing in Effect for this game on General Admission, Premium Reserved and Campbell Club Seats $12.50-$27 <https://harbourcats.com/event/yakima-valley-pippins-5/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 363011687 | All Is True | 2019-07-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-20 | 8:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:59 pm | Sir Kenneth Branagh has spent a major part of his career interpreting the works of William Shakespeare. So it only seems fair that Branagh should be the one to play the Bard in All Is True, directing a mesmerizing meditation on the last days of the greatest writer in the English language. Little is known for sure about the details of Shakespeare’s life. But as Shakespeare says in the film, “I never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Neither does Branagh. As All is True begins, in 1613, Shakespeare has returned to his home in Stratford-upon-Avon to retire after years of prodigious productivity. His wife Anne Hathaway (Dame Judi Dench), eight years his senior, treats him like a guest in his own house. His daughters harbor festering resentments. It’s a telling irony that the women in Shakespeare’s time were never taught to read and write. Yet Dench, in a magisterial performance that never misses a trick, makes Anne a woman you trifle with at your peril. The Earl of Southampton (Ian McKellen) is believed to be the inspiration for several of Will’s most famous poems and sonnets. A conversation between the two men, wittily and movingly acted by Branagh and McKellen, is a high point in a film that cinematographer Zac Nicholson bathes in the autumnal light of time remembered. –Rolling Stone “In this lovely ode to a literary master, Branagh shows us what his hero always understood—that life may be an endlessly unfolding mystery, but in art, all is true.” –NPR UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 369812749 | #SORRYNOTSORRY | 2019-07-20 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-20 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-06 9:51 am | In light of the abortion bans sweeping the United States, it feels like a time for action through art, and it feels like a time to stand in solidarity with anyone with a uterus whose bodily autonomy is currently under threat. We know that in light of current events, many of you are currently feeling activated and revisiting trauma. Come join us for a night of empowering, comedic, and satirical performances in support of two organizations that have been critical in creating abortion access in the face of the current political climate. You'll see a variety of acts including spoken word, aerial performances, burlesque and more. See performances by: ROSIE BITTS ATOMIC EMBER KINKER BELLE TALIA PASQUILL SARAH JANE PENELOPE JETT STONE VICTORIA REIN DEVAIYA GNARLA BUSH BOOM BOOM BURLESQUE REVUE Read more about the organizations we are supporting here: PLANNED PARENTHOOD is a non profit organization that proides essential health care services like STI testing and treatment, birth control, cancer screening and prevention, abortion services and general healthcare. This organization has played a critical part in providing reproductive health services. www.plannedparenthood.org NARAL PRO CHOICE AMERICA -Educate citizens, lawmakers and other influencers about the impacts of anti-choice policies -Work with state affiliates to promote progressive, proactive policies that advance reproductive freedom - and fight back against harmful restrictions that threaten access to basic healthcare [www.prochoiceamerica.org](http://www.prochoiceamerica.org) $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sorrynotsorry-tickets-62290936869> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 373355558 | Movie Under The Maltworks: Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope | 2019-07-20 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-20 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-10 10:07 pm | **FILM + BEER + FOOD** Grab a pal and come hang out with us in the Phillips Brewery Backyard! **Saturday, July 20th at 8:00 pm** we’re screening *Star Wars*: Episode IV *A New Hope* in the Phillips Brewery Backyard. A long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Nineteen years after the formation of the Empire, Luke Skywalker is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet of Tatooine. Obi-Wan begins Luke’s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of the evil Empire. Tickets $20 | Film + Beer + Surprise **RAIN OR SHINE** Bring your own chair and blankets! Rental chairs are limited. <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/movie-under-the-maltworks-star-wars-a-new-hope-sat-july-20-900pm/> **19+ event** May the Force be with you. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 369034949 | Salsa Bachata Kizomba Night | 2019-07-20 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-20 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-05 2:52 pm | Join us for an evening of social dancing among *friends* and *family*. [Our family](https://www.latindancecanada.com/our-family/) welcomes you into our dance community whether you come by yourself or with friends, and we have a mixture of dancers and non-dancers so you don’t get too intimidated when you meet new people. We have a big dance floor, incredible sound, great coffee across the street, and free parking. Whether you are an absolute novice or more advanced, it’s all good! We cater to everyone and encourage all to come. There will be a fun *sample* dance class to introduce a few Latin dances (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) prior to social dancing. ### Music Mix of various Latin music and Kizomba. We will play a fair ratio of 2-2-2 (2 Bachata songs – 2 Salsa/Cumbia/Merengue/Cha cha cha songs – 2 Kizomba songs). ### Cover Regular – $12\* Student – $7\* (must show valid student ID) Kids under 14 are free **(cash only at the door)** ### Schedule 7:45pm: Doors open 8:00pm: Fun Sample Class (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) 8:45pm: Social dancing all night! \* Cover includes a fun sample class (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) followed by social dancing. We also offer refreshments (bottled water). *Students must present valid student ID for student cover; otherwise you will be charged for full cover.* |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363011689 | All Is True | 2019-07-20 | 9:10 pm | 2019-07-20 | 10:52 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-14 8:14 am | Sir Kenneth Branagh has spent a major part of his career interpreting the works of William Shakespeare. So it only seems fair that Branagh should be the one to play the Bard in All Is True, directing a mesmerizing meditation on the last days of the greatest writer in the English language. Little is known for sure about the details of Shakespeare’s life. But as Shakespeare says in the film, “I never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Neither does Branagh. As All is True begins, in 1613, Shakespeare has returned to his home in Stratford-upon-Avon to retire after years of prodigious productivity. His wife Anne Hathaway (Dame Judi Dench), eight years his senior, treats him like a guest in his own house. His daughters harbor festering resentments. It’s a telling irony that the women in Shakespeare’s time were never taught to read and write. Yet Dench, in a magisterial performance that never misses a trick, makes Anne a woman you trifle with at your peril. The Earl of Southampton (Ian McKellen) is believed to be the inspiration for several of Will’s most famous poems and sonnets. A conversation between the two men, wittily and movingly acted by Branagh and McKellen, is a high point in a film that cinematographer Zac Nicholson bathes in the autumnal light of time remembered. –Rolling Stone “In this lovely ode to a literary master, Branagh shows us what his hero always understood—that life may be an endlessly unfolding mystery, but in art, all is true.” –NPR UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374770573 | Windsor Park Criterium | 2019-07-21 | 8:30 am | 2019-07-21 | 12:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-06-12 12:25 pm | The Windsor Park Criterium is a cycling event hosted by the Victoria Wheelers Cycling Club which takes place on the roadways immediately surrounding Windsor Park. Come out to watch the fun on race day, or give this course a try for yourself as all skill levels are made welcome! Because this course is both flat and fast, it makes this event challenging and fun for all levels. For more information on this event please click [here](https://victoriacyclingleague.wordpress.com/course-locations/windsor-park/). | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 372082054 | 2019 Canadian Women's Ride Day | 2019-07-21 | 9:00 am | 2019-07-21 | 2:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | 2019-06-09 8:25 am | The **Canadian Women’s Ride Day** is scheduled this year on **Sunday, July 21st.** Bringing women together to share a passion for motorcycling and it’s community, life and camaraderie, to promote safe riding; to give back to women in need in our community through charity and action, and above all, to have fun. Gather your friends and join us for the riding event and festivities. Make some new friends or reconnect with old, come join us for a great day! Register online, or on the day of the event, starting at 9 AM. **Registration 9:00 - 10:00** **Group Ride! 10:30 - 12:00** **Rally, Games, 50/50, Draws 12:00 - 2:30** Check out more info here: <http://canadianwomensrideday.com/> $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-canadian-womens-ride-day-tickets-59173116384> Registration link here: <http://www.johnsphotography.ca/hold/CWRD%20Waiver%20Form%202019.pdf> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 340087450 | James Bay Community Picnic | 2019-07-21 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-21 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 6:05 pm | 2019-05-01 9:19 am |  | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 384130974 | James Bay Picnic at Irving Park | 2019-07-21 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-21 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-23 8:26 pm | James Bay Picnic at Irving Park Bringing the neighbourhood together with music, food and activities for all ages. Bring Your Own Picnic ～ Spiritual Gathering 10am Games ～ Music ～ Hot Dogs ～ Crafts Concert for Children ～ Face-painting Caricature Artist ～ Bouncy Castle Mark your calendar now for this fun community event brought to you by the ～ James Bay Roundtable ～ strengthening community through friendship For more information ~ to get involved ~ to help out ~ CONTACT: Gordon Miller, Picnic Committee Chairperson On Behalf of the James Bay Round Table CONTACT: ph / txt 250-213-1948 EMAIL: jbcommunitypicnic@gmail.com |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 377132086 | Vancouver Island Reptile Show | 2019-07-21 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-21 | 4:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | 2019-06-15 8:04 am | This is a 2 day event July 20th 10 am to 5pm July 21st 10 am to 4pm Adults $5 Kids 4 to 13 years $3 Kids under 4 free Family 2 adults 3 kids $12 We will also have concession on sight with proceeds going to kids help phone. A raffle table will be set up for kids help phone as well. Special guests will be appearing. Velma the raptor on sunday the 21st. Also most likely Marty the Marmot. <https://www.facebook.com/events/456219294950957/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 391966956 | Juan de Fuca Trail Prep | 2019-07-21 | 11:00 am | 2019-07-21 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 9:57 pm | Let us help you prepare for the Juan de Fuca Trail! Join our backcountry camping specialists to get you on the right foot for your upcoming trip. We'll introduce you to the equipment required for a safe and comfortable trip, as well as tips for backcountry travel. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - Trip planning (logistics, registration, details pertaining to the Juan de Fuca Trail); - Must-see locations along the Juan de Fuca Trail; - Clothing and layering systems for your trip; - Meal planning for extended periods; - Understanding the importance of a properly fitting backpack, and how to pack your own like a pro! ## Important notes We’ll provide all the demo gear and know-how, but we won’t be repairing your gear during this clinic. You’ll learn the skills to fix your own gear at home. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/event/256181/juan-de-fuca-trail-prep-jul21> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 400767582 | Gorge Swim Fest 2019 | 2019-07-21 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-21 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 11:39 am | Looking for where to swim all summer long? Popular swimming locations along the gorge are Banfield Park (Vic West), Kinsmen Gorge Park (Esquimalt) and Curtis Point at Gorge Park (Saanich). <http://www.gorgeswimfest.ca/swim-fest-date/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 336859626 | Victoria Bicycle Music Festival | 2019-07-21 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-21 | 6:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-24 12:04 pm | 2019-06-27 10:06 am | Victoria's third annual FREE pedal-powered, mobile music festival rolls through Lekwungen Territory on Sunday, July 21st! The event will start at Pioneer Square at 1 pm and after a couple of sets of music we'll pedal over to Porter Park for more, including a headlining set by Rae Spoon. More performers to be announced soon! [https://www.facebook.com/events/2237554629662593/?notif\_t=plan\_user\_invited&notif\_id=1556412017908821](https://www.facebook.com/events/2237554629662593/?notif_t=plan_user_invited¬if_id=1556412017908821) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 387401216 | Yakima Valley Pippins | 2019-07-21 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-21 | 4:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:55 am | SUNDAY MATINEE! 1:00 PM Start The HarbourCats close out the three-game set with Yakima in another Sunday Matinee at Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park. Pack your sunscreen and sunglasses and enjoy the afternoon with us! Plenty of great seats available, but get them fast, as our Sunday games are very popular! GROUP FUN! Looking to bring a group to the game and enjoy our Party Deck, or Upper Deck Experience? Or just takeover a whole section? If so, please call the HarbourCats directly at 778-265-0327, or drop in to their offices at 101-1814 Vancouver Street in Victoria to learn more. $13-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/yakima-valley-pippins-7/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 363011691 | The Biggest Little Farm | 2019-07-21 | 5:00 pm | 2019-07-21 | 6:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 5:59 pm | An idealistic L.A. couple—he’s a cameraman, she’s a private chef—move an hour north to pursue their back-to-the-land ideals. But dreams of happy sheep and peach trees soon yield to the cold realities of coyotes, record droughts, and rogue snails in writer-director John Chester’s winning, warm-hearted documentary. Chester and his wife Molly purchase 130 acres of parched dirt. Dirt is dead\\; soil is alive with organisms, and that’s what they need to make this place begin to bloom—which they do with the help of a beatific mentor named Alan… A thoughtful and often profoundly moving portrait of the remarkable work involved in producing mindful food—and an eloquent reminder that so much of what we take for granted on our plates is, in its own everyday way, a miracle. –Entertainment Weekly “GENUINELY INVOLVING AND HEARTENING.” –Hollywood Reporter “Transcendentally beautiful tale of the struggle to reconcile humanity and nature.” –Counterpunch.org UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 363011693 | The Biggest Little Farm | 2019-07-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-21 | 8:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-14 8:07 am | An idealistic L.A. couple—he’s a cameraman, she’s a private chef—move an hour north to pursue their back-to-the-land ideals. But dreams of happy sheep and peach trees soon yield to the cold realities of coyotes, record droughts, and rogue snails in writer-director John Chester’s winning, warm-hearted documentary. Chester and his wife Molly purchase 130 acres of parched dirt. Dirt is dead\\; soil is alive with organisms, and that’s what they need to make this place begin to bloom—which they do with the help of a beatific mentor named Alan… A thoughtful and often profoundly moving portrait of the remarkable work involved in producing mindful food—and an eloquent reminder that so much of what we take for granted on our plates is, in its own everyday way, a miracle. –Entertainment Weekly “GENUINELY INVOLVING AND HEARTENING.” –Hollywood Reporter “Transcendentally beautiful tale of the struggle to reconcile humanity and nature.” –Counterpunch.org UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 398651754 | Line Dance Party | 2019-07-22 | 10:45 am | 2019-07-22 | 12:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-10 9:03 pm | 2019-07-13 12:14 pm | Join our twinkle toes dancers as they kick up their heels to great music. You can learn some new dances and meet wonderful people. Ticket price includes refreshments. Get your tickets by Tuesday July 16. Members $5 | General $7 | Youth $3.50 <https://www.facebook.com/events/657216811364731/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 341477029 | Drop In: Line Dance PARTY | 2019-07-22 | 10:45 am | 2019-07-22 | 12:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-04-30 7:57 am | This is our last session before our summer break, and we turn it into a PARTY! We will have refreshments and fun! All Members and non-members welcome. A wide mix of music will be played from Country to Modern Pop. If it’s got a beat we’ll dance to it – Everyone is encouraged to come enjoy the music and try a step or two-step! We encourage you to purchase your ticket in advance Members: $5 | General Public: $7 | Child/Youth: $3.50 No need for any past experience, your welcome to join in learning to dance, people watch or strut your stuff. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy! No need for a partner! ~ All levels welcomed. **Volunteer information:** [**http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/**](http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 401373952 | Prisoner Solidarity for Cedar Hopperton | 2019-07-22 | 11:00 am | 2019-07-22 | 2:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-07-14 9:11 am | Join us as we write letters for queer political prisoner Cedar Hopperton! Cedar was targeted by the Hamilton police for their opposition to cops in Pride and in a calculated political hit had their parole revoked. If you are feeling nervous about what to write to a political prisoner, are unsure of how to proceed, or just want to hang out in a group while you write your letter - then this event is for you. <https://www.facebook.com/events/487503805335254/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 401421637 | World Hepatitis Day | 2019-07-22 | 11:00 am | 2019-07-22 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Administrator | 2019-07-14 10:23 am | In honour of World Hepatitis Day, AIDS Vancouver Island will offer information and support about Hepatitis C testing, transmission, and treatment. Drop in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/world-hepatitis-day-2/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 408936721 | Red Joan | 2019-07-22 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-22 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 24, 2019 | 2019-07-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190724T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 9:00 am | When the war is over, the best spies are hard to uncover. Elderly Joan Stanley (Judi Dench) is arrested by MI5 for sharing secrets with the KGB in her youth in the true retelling. Starring the incomparable Judi Dench in one of her greatest performances in recent years, Red Joan is based off the incredible true story of KGB spy Melita Norwood. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/red-joan/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/red-joan/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 392579676 | Learn how to use a map and compass | 2019-07-22 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-22 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Monthly on the 4th Monday until November 26, 2019 | 2019-11-26 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191126T075959Z;BYDAY=4MO | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 2:07 pm | 2019-07-03 2:08 pm | Everyone should carry a map and compass in the backcountry… but do you actually know how to use them? Learn the basics about map and compass navigation so you stay found in the wilderness – it’s an essential outdoor skill. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: hands-on, small group class ## You’ll learn - How to read features and symbols on a topographic map - Basic compass features and extras - How to set declination on a compass - How to shoot a bearing from terrain - How to set a bearing from a topo map - How to follow a bearing - Straight-line navigation vs. hand railing vs. aiming off - Helpful advice on navigation resources at MEC ## Important notes We’ll have demo compasses and maps to work with – if you have your own compass, feel free to bring it along to the clinic. There’s a ton of useful info in this class. When you’re done, you’ll have basic skills to practice with at home. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/node/255431> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||
| 385825573 | Movie Monday: Old Boys | 2019-07-22 | 6:15 pm | 2019-07-22 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 4:14 pm | Here's an English public school version of the Cyrano de Bergerac story with a touch of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner. This charming story about young romance and ridiculousness of 'old school' sports involves a geeky junior student, a thick-headed but handsome jock and a spunky French daughter of one of the profs. Pg [trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZEevp6aZCc) \-- Victoria's long running weekly film series of eclectic and thoughtful films, often with special presentations and discussions. Free admission, donations always welcome First come, first served. To ensure a seat join us by 6:15. More information: <https://www.moviemonday.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 363011695 | The Biggest Little Farm | 2019-07-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-22 | 8:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 6:00 pm | An idealistic L.A. couple—he’s a cameraman, she’s a private chef—move an hour north to pursue their back-to-the-land ideals. But dreams of happy sheep and peach trees soon yield to the cold realities of coyotes, record droughts, and rogue snails in writer-director John Chester’s winning, warm-hearted documentary. Chester and his wife Molly purchase 130 acres of parched dirt. Dirt is dead\\; soil is alive with organisms, and that’s what they need to make this place begin to bloom—which they do with the help of a beatific mentor named Alan… A thoughtful and often profoundly moving portrait of the remarkable work involved in producing mindful food—and an eloquent reminder that so much of what we take for granted on our plates is, in its own everyday way, a miracle. –Entertainment Weekly “GENUINELY INVOLVING AND HEARTENING.” –Hollywood Reporter “Transcendentally beautiful tale of the struggle to reconcile humanity and nature.” –Counterpunch.org UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 393616396 | Ballroom Dancing in the Square: Jive | 2019-07-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-22 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 9:10 pm | A free beginners’ ballroom dance lesson followed by a social dance accompanied by a live band or DJ. Jive Workshop 7-8pm/General Dancing-Live Music with MC2/8-9:30pm <https://www.facebook.com/events/473314146745570/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 400767232 | Orcas: Past, Present and Future | 2019-07-22 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-22 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 11:36 am | Bestselling author (The Killer Whale Who Changed the World) and award-winning filmmaker Mark Leiren-Young (The Hundred-Year-OId Whale) talks about the past, present and future of our southern resident orcas, killer whales vs. killer pipelines and his new book Orcas Everywhere. He will also be screening his short documentary ‘The Hundred Year Old Whale’. | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 408934986 | Late Night | 2019-07-22 | 7:45 pm | 2019-07-22 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 26, 2019 | 2019-07-26 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190726T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 8:57 am | 2019-07-23 8:57 am | With her show’s ratings in the dumps, legendary late-night talk show host Katherine Newbury (Emma Thompson) hires her first female staff writer (Mindy Kaling) in a desperate attempt to shake-up things up and reconnect with her audience. 80% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “Emma Thompson can fire off one-liners with a lethal deadpan that takes no prisoners.” Peters Travers, Rolling Stone “Late Night is a caustic satirical comedy that turns into an unlikely tearjerker.” – Geoffrey McNab, Independent $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/late-night/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 363011697 | The Biggest Little Farm | 2019-07-22 | 9:00 pm | 2019-07-22 | 10:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-14 8:07 am | An idealistic L.A. couple—he’s a cameraman, she’s a private chef—move an hour north to pursue their back-to-the-land ideals. But dreams of happy sheep and peach trees soon yield to the cold realities of coyotes, record droughts, and rogue snails in writer-director John Chester’s winning, warm-hearted documentary. Chester and his wife Molly purchase 130 acres of parched dirt. Dirt is dead\\; soil is alive with organisms, and that’s what they need to make this place begin to bloom—which they do with the help of a beatific mentor named Alan… A thoughtful and often profoundly moving portrait of the remarkable work involved in producing mindful food—and an eloquent reminder that so much of what we take for granted on our plates is, in its own everyday way, a miracle. –Entertainment Weekly “GENUINELY INVOLVING AND HEARTENING.” –Hollywood Reporter “Transcendentally beautiful tale of the struggle to reconcile humanity and nature.” –Counterpunch.org UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 397343281 | Small Business Information Session for Newcomers, Refugees and Immigrants | 2019-07-23 | 9:30 am | 2019-07-23 | 12:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 9:50 am | Are you a Newcomer, Immigrant or Refugee to the City of Victoria? Please join us for a morning to learn about all of the resources available at City Hall and in the Victoria region to help you develop, start, or grow your business. Whether you're at the idea stage, ready to launch, or just looking for support, this session will help you to connect directly with community partners that provide services, resources, loans, mentorship and more. Not looking to start a business, but need some support in accessing information to jobs and employment? We can help with that too! Join us in Council Chambers to meet and connect with the representatives from a variety of organizations here to provide services and support. You can ask questions, gather information and learn about all the resources to support you in realizing success. The morning will start with a welcome from Mayor Lisa Helps, followed by a brief presentation session from all our partners, and commences with all our participating parrners "booths" being activated around the room for the opportunity to network and gather further information and materials. There is no charge for this session, but please do pre-register. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/small-business-information-session-for-newcomers-refugees-and-immigrants-tickets-64204489356> Questions? Call or email Quinn Anglin at the City of Victoria's Business Hub at 250.361.0629 or qanglin@victoria.ca. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 401415300 | Face to Face with Stigma: The Opioid Crisis - A Public Health Emergency | 2019-07-23 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-23 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-07-14 10:08 am | Join the community of people working to end stigma in the Capital Region for a day of speaker presentations, group table discussions and a call to action on ending stigma. This anti-stigma project is being provided by the Victoria Community Action Team with funding from the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, the Overdose Emergency Response Center and the Community Action Initiative. When: Tuesday, July 23rd, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Arrive at 9:30 for coffee and registration) Catered Event - Please include food preferences upon registration Visit [our Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/face-to-face-with-stigma-the-opioid-crisis-a-public-health-emergency-tickets-64253746686) and register today (seating is limited)! A day to hear and to be heard. We hope you can join us for this outstanding day of learning. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 400779787 | Walk & Roll Tuesday: Beacon Hill Park – Tall Totem & Gardens | 2019-07-23 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-23 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 12:05 pm | Join our summer students as they explore Fairfield. Students will tell you a bit of the history of where you are strolling to each week. As part of the tour ice cream or a drink will be provided. Don’t miss out on the fun and you never know what you might learn along the way. This weeks tour: Becon Hill Park – Tall Totem & Gardens Enjoy a stroll through the gardens of Beacon Hill Park and check out the tall totem. Stop by the Beacon Drive in for an included ice cream or beverage. $5 everyone – light refreshments included. <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/walk-roll-craigdarroch-castle-grounds/> Volunteer with the Cook Street Village Activity Centre: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 364523914 | Mayor's Community Drop-In | 2019-07-23 | 11:30 am | 2019-07-23 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:02 pm | Join us for Mayor’s Community Drop-In. Mayor Lisa Helps welcomes members of the public to have the opportunity to drop in to see her, meet others, engage in conversation, share thoughts, ideas and concerns, and to build community and a sense of belonging. For more information on the format and a schedule of upcoming dates, click [here](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/mayor-lisa-helps/mayors-community-drop-in.html). \*Please note, the Cook Street Activity Centre encourages a scent-free and pet-free environment. Service animals are welcome. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 409143548 | Cathedral Highlights Tour | 2019-07-23 | 2:30 pm | 2019-07-23 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until July 26, 2019 | 2019-07-25 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190726T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:26 pm | 2019-07-23 2:27 pm | On the 45-minute highlights tours, led by trained docents, you will explore the art and artifacts of the glorious interior and hear the stories about the people and the history behind it. $10[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cathedral-highlights-tour-tickets-64744546682) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cathedral-highlights-tour-tickets-63011270406> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 389135588 | Author Nadia L. Hohn: Breaking into Kidlit and YAlit | 2019-07-23 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-23 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-29 12:56 pm | Join award-winning author Nadia Hohn to learn how to write books for young people, from concept to publication. Nadia is the writer-in-residence at Joy Kogawa House in Vancouver, B.C.. Funding generously provided by Historic Joy Kogawa House Society and Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Canada West chapter. Registration begins June 27. Registration: <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/author-nadia-l-hohn-breaking-into-kidlit-and-yalit/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 363011699 | Faces Places (Visages Villages) | 2019-07-23 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-23 | 8:34 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-14 7:57 am | ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE! WINNER: BEST DOCUMENTARY! --New York Film Critics Circle --Los Angeles Film Critics --San Francisco Film Critics --Toronto Film Critics --Vancouver Film Festival The late, great Agnès Varda at the age of 89 went on the road with the photographer JR in search of the people and their villages—faces and places—that make rural France what it is. As the two artists work with villagers to affix JR’s monumental portraits of the locals to various buildings, the documentary celebrates the transformative power of art, as embodied in our two witty and wise hosts. –Vancouver International Film Festival UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 388187799 | Speakeasy | 2019-07-23 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-23 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-28 7:27 am | What is a Speakeasy? Check out this video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqsAMJEIQ8I](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqsAMJEIQ8I&fbclid=IwAR3ez5Xs9A9sjBGQQOdzbaICiZOuRKfIqpNSEWV9O3BHDhpkBeRuncVUcf4) Reminisce 1928 with a night of live swing jazz, classic cocktails, and swing dancing. We have two great bands alternating every Tuesday night: The Capital City Syncopators / The Flying Saucers. Dress up in red for a special Speakeasy night on July 23, 1920! There will be a beginner swing dance lesson \[8pm\], live swing jazz w/ the Bonnie Northgraves Quartet, a dance performance, silent film clips, and of course some great cocktails and ambiance! Bring your friends for a jolly good time. Tickets are $10 at the door and include a free drink ticket \[if you know the password - stay tuned!\] Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/swing-jazz-speakeasy-tuesdays-10-tickets-55943412252> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363011701 | Faces Places (Visages Villages) | 2019-07-23 | 9:00 pm | 2019-07-23 | 10:34 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-14 8:07 am | ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE: BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE! WINNER: BEST DOCUMENTARY! --New York Film Critics Circle --Los Angeles Film Critics --San Francisco Film Critics --Toronto Film Critics --Vancouver Film Festival The late, great Agnès Varda at the age of 89 went on the road with the photographer JR in search of the people and their villages—faces and places—that make rural France what it is. As the two artists work with villagers to affix JR’s monumental portraits of the locals to various buildings, the documentary celebrates the transformative power of art, as embodied in our two witty and wise hosts. –Vancouver International Film Festival UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 369939073 | Young Writers | Creative Edge | 2019-07-24 | 9:00 am | 2019-07-24 | 12:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Daily until July 27, 2019 | 2019-07-26 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190727T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-06 1:06 pm | Finding Your Voice Through Words, Art and Imagination July 24-26 | 9AM-12PM Get ready for a workshop designed to help young people find their voices and explore the art of story, imagination, creativity and play. Creative Edge is a three-day summer series for participants (ages 13-17) to stretch their writing muscles and have some creative fun. Facilitator Danielle Pope, The Story Midwife, will guide participants through a progressive series of writing activities, exercises and prompts to get the words flowing, deepen levels of expression and help participants build their writing toolboxes — all through the inspiring backdrop of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Bring along a favourite notebook and pen, and get ready to write! Registration: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/young-writers-creative-edge-tickets-63075831510> ***FAQs*** *What do I need to bring?* Participants should bring their favourite writing tools — a notebook, pad of paper and pens or pencils. Youth who prefer to work on a laptop can bring this, too. *Will there be food?* Light refreshments will be available at the event, but youth are encouraged to bring their own snacks. The event runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with a few short breaks. *What are the transportation/parking options?* Free parking (and bike parking) is available around the gallery, and the location is close to a number of bus routes. *How can I learn more about the organizer?* Contact Danielle with any questions, at: danielle@thestorymidwife.ca. You can also find her on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheStoryMidwife/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thestorymidwife/). |
Free (Registration Required) | |||
| 340013875 | Memorial Park Music Fest: David Vest | 2019-07-24 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-24 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 3:37 pm | 2019-05-01 9:20 am | Grab your shades, sunhats, and the whole family and join us again for the Memorial Park Music Fest - seven glorious summer evenings in Esquimalt featuring free live outdoor musical performances. This summertime favourite will again be held on Tuesday nights, June 26th – August 7th. This year, we'll create more amazing memories with our incredible lineup of old favourites and new performers. The Bobby Dazzler Band kicks off the season! The opening night concert features special guests at 5:30 p.m. and the Bobby Dazzler Band taking the stage at 6:30 p.m. All other concerts for the rest of the season will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your chairs and a picnic, and also plan on visiting one of our onsite local food vendors for a variety of multicultural snacks and beverages. More information: <https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/events-listing/calendar/opening-night-memorial-park-music-fest> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 371452822 | Drop-In: Reptile Day | 2019-07-24 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-24 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-08 10:20 am | 2019-06-08 10:24 am | Join in the fun of this popular annual celebration of our scaly friends. Featuring lots of live reptiles, crafts, games and more. Admission by donation $5 per person suggested <http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/special-events.php#reptile> Volunteer with the Nature Sanctuary: <http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/volunteer.php> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 409148167 | Special Tour: Stained Glass Visions | 2019-07-24 | 2:30 pm | 2019-07-24 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:37 pm | A look at an outstanding collection of stained glass, guided by Ed Schaefer, the cathedral’s curator of stained glass and the creator of some of the windows. $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/special-tour-stained-glass-visions-tickets-66258682503> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 409826633 | Introduction to Essential Oils Class | 2019-07-24 | 5:00 pm | 2019-07-24 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 10:18 am | Introduction to Essential Oils Class \---------------------------------------------- Essential Oils can quickly and effectively be used for a variety of health conditions - and we’d like to share them with you! Learn about the healing power of therapeutic grade essential oils, what they can do for you, how they can help with your specific emotional or physical conditions, and how to best apply them for fast and effective results! This is a free class and there will be free samples to try and take home, healthy essential oil infused snacks and drinks plus the recipes to take home so you can make them yourself! This is a small class for up to 12 people. Please register your spot by sending an email to <connect@sandrarae.ca> WHO WE ARE \---------------------------------------------- Daniela Harfman Daniela has been a natural health practitioner for almost 10 years as a live/dried blood analyst and homeopath. She is also a premier level wellness advocate for doTerra essential oils, teaching classes throughout B.C. She has 3 children two of which she homeschools. Sandra Rae With a passion for natural health and wellness, my path has led me to learn, explore and work with various modalities within natural health including stress management, biofeedback, nutrition, plant medicine and energy healing. I am deeply passionate to work with the healing power of nature and plants and with pure therapeutic essential oils, support you in the journey of your physical and emotional wellness. ABOUT doTERRA \---------------------------------------------- Founded in 2008, doTERRA, meaning “Gift of the Earth,” was built on the mission of sharing tested-grade essential oils with the world. The doTERRA founders were committed to providing only the highest quality and purest essential oils so that families could know with surety that they were using only the best to promote health and wellness for their loved ones. This commitment lead to the creation of a new standard of quality: CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade®. When you choose doTERRA, you are choosing essential oils gently and carefully distilled from plants that have been patiently harvested at the perfect moment by experienced growers from around the world for ideal extract composition and efficacy. Each doTERRA essential oil is also carefully and thoroughly tested using the strict CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade® quality protocol. Experienced essential oil users will immediately recognize the superior quality standard for safe, purely effective tested-grade doTERRA essential oils. WHO SHOULD COME \---------------------------------------------- Anyone wanting to learn more about pure and potent essential oils! Anyone interested in natural and effective solutions for yourself or family. Anyone working in the health and wellness industry wishing to support their clients with natural solutions as an addition to their current offerings. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT \---------------------------------------------- It’s a free class to learn more about the powerful qualities of pure and therapeutic grade essential oils and how they can be used to address a variety of health concerns such as better sleep, stress, digestion and stress management. In the class participants learn about the safe, natural and effective nature of essential oils and and the three main ways to use them. There will be essential oil samples, hands-on applications and food samples as well. At the end of the class you will have an opportunity to open a wholesale account with doTERRA. Class is free and open to anyone wanting to learn more about pure and potent essential oils! OUR LOCATION \---------------------------------------------- We're hosting our event at the lovely waterfront Sunset Labs in downtown Victoria. If you haven't been before, Sunset Labs can be a bit hard to find the first time - detailed directions can be found here: <https://sunsetlabs.ca/location/> We look forward to having you join us, and welcome any questions you may have before you come. Best wishes! |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 408935099 | Late Night | 2019-07-24 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-24 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 8:57 am | With her show’s ratings in the dumps, legendary late-night talk show host Katherine Newbury (Emma Thompson) hires her first female staff writer (Mindy Kaling) in a desperate attempt to shake-up things up and reconnect with her audience. 80% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “Emma Thompson can fire off one-liners with a lethal deadpan that takes no prisoners.” Peters Travers, Rolling Stone “Late Night is a caustic satirical comedy that turns into an unlikely tearjerker.” – Geoffrey McNab, Independent $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/late-night/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 372084515 | Eventide Music Series: Mega Bog, Elan Noon & More | 2019-07-24 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-24 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-09 8:32 am | Join us for free live music in Centennial Square every Wednesday night all summer! This series features an eclectic lineup of artists from Victoria’s independent music scene plus some touring artists thrown in the mix. A food vendor and a licensed beverage area complement these all-ages outdoor events. This week features: Mega Bog (Seattle) <https://megabog.bandcamp.com/> Moondle (Vancouver) <https://moondle.bandcamp.com/> Elan Noon <https://elannoon.bandcamp.com/> Wayst <https://wayst.bandcamp.com/> <https://eventidevictoria.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 374743733 | Dinosaur Wars: Extinction by Asteroid or Volcanism? | 2019-07-24 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-24 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-06-12 11:40 am | For the past 40 years the demise of the dinosaurs has been attributed to an asteroid impact on Yucatan, a theory that is imaginative, popular and even sexy. From the very beginning, scientists who doubted this theory were threatened into silence or their careers destroyed by the main theory proponents. Thus began the Dinosaur wars in 1980 – and still continuing. As in any war, there are two sides to the Dinosaur wars. The majority believes an asteroid hit Yucatan and instantaneously wiped out 75% of all life including the dinosaurs in a global firestorm and nuclear type winter. A small minority tested this theory and found contrary evidence that supported Deccan volcanism in India that caused rapid climate warming due to greenhouse gases (CO2), environmental stress, acid rain and ocean acidification culminating in the mass extinctions. This lecture highlights the four decades of the dinosaur wars, the increasing acceptance of volcanism’s catastrophic effects and likely cause of the mass extinction and the resulting ad hoc revisions to accommodate the impact theory. The talk ends with the ongoing 6th mass extinction initiated by rapid fuel burning that is causing the most rapid climate warming in Earth’s history and ocean acidification, which is predicted to reach the 6th mass extinction in as little as 50-75 years and maximum of 250 years. We could be the Dinosaurs of the 6th mass extinction. More information: <https://www.pims.math.ca/scientific-event/190724-puplgk> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 363011703 | JT Leroy | 2019-07-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-24 | 8:49 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 6:01 pm | What a tangled web we weave! In this true story about a famous literary hoax, Kristen Stewart plays a young woman enlisted to portray reclusive 20-something male, bisexual, imaginary writer Jeremiah LeRoy by the books’ actual author, middle-aged, female Laura Albert (played by Laura Dern). JT becomes a celebrity and even enjoys an intimate relationship with actor-director Asia Argento (renamed Eva here, played by Diane Kruger), who adapts “his” work into a movie before discovering the truth. –VIFF “Less like a traditional ‘hoax’ narrative and more like a hipster Pygmalion.” –NPR UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 385608270 | Indie Film Series @ Capitol 6 #22: The Art of Self-Defense | 2019-07-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-24 | 8:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 10:16 am | After he's attacked on the street at night by a roving motorcycle gang, timid bookkeeper Casey (Jesse Eisenberg) joins a neighborhood karate studio to learn how to protect himself. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei (Alessandro Nivola), and hardcore brown belt Anna (Imogen Poots), Casey gains a newfound sense of confidence for the first time in his life. But when he attends Sensei's mysterious night classes, he discovers a sinister world of fraternity, brutality and hyper-masculinity, presenting a journey that places him squarely in the sights of his enigmatic new mentor. Audacious and offbeat, The Art of Self-Defense is an original dark comedy that takes toxic masculinity to absurd extremes. $13.50 Tickets and more information: [http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=The%5FArt%5Fof%5FSelfDefense%5FIndie%5FFilm%5FSeries](http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=The_Art_of_SelfDefense_Indie_Film_Series) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 388199409 | Keeping It Human - Victoria | 2019-07-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-24 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-28 7:47 am | The Existence Project ([www.theexistenceproject.ca](http://www.theexistenceproject.ca)) uses storytelling to connect different communities. We bring together storytellers, marginalized people, students, artists, and people who care in innovative workshops that run out of downtown service providers, schools, public venues and businesses. WHAT IS KEEPING IT HUMAN - VICTORIA? A live storytelling event and art gallery for the marginalized and Greater Victoria community to connect and build understanding. The evening will feature: -A storyteller with lived experience of homelessness -Opportunities for you, the audience, to reflect and learn -A gallery of photography and art from our community Join us on July 24th, and together, let's prove that there is a will in people’s hearts and in our city for us to express our shared humanity Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/keeping-it-human-victoria-tickets-63807788814> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 401409332 | Laurel's Music Bingo Night | 2019-07-24 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-24 | 9:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-07-14 9:55 am | Join Laurel Collins and the Victoria NDP for a fun night of Music Bingo at the Fernwood Inn. You can learn more about Laurel's vision for Victoria all while playing for a chance to win some fabulous prizes. In addition to the bingo and an update on Laurel's pre-campaign work, you can buy food and drinks from the Fernwood Inn. Feel free to arrive by 7 if you want to order dinner. Hope to see you at the party! $5-$20 Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laurels-music-bingo-night-tickets-64971674026> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 408938558 | The Souvenir | 2019-07-24 | 7:45 pm | 2019-07-24 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 26, 2019 | 2019-07-26 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190726T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 9:02 am | A young and talented film student (Honor Swinton Byrne) in love with an untrustworthy man begins a personal descent into madness at the expense of her budding film career. An anxious mother (Tilda Swinton) and a close crop of friends watch, extending the requisite olive branches of emotional stability, if only she’d accept them. 90% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “The Souvenir is a masterpiece that captures uncomfortable truths” Norman Wilner, Now Toronto $11.43 ($2 membership required) 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-souvenir/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 369786271 | Summer Outdoor Movie Series: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | 2019-07-24 | 9:00 pm | 2019-07-24 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-06 9:13 am | 2019-07-24 9:34 am | Join us every other Wednesday this summer for some free big screen fun right here in Bullen Park! This year's flicks are: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (July 24) How to Train Your Dragon 3 (August 7) Aquaman (August 21) Top Gun (August 28) A cash concession will be provided by the Esquimalt Lions Club. Start times will vary as the sun sets. <https://www.facebook.com/events/443369313096780/permalink/455809821852729/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 363011705 | JT Leroy | 2019-07-24 | 9:10 pm | 2019-07-24 | 10:59 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-14 8:07 am | What a tangled web we weave! In this true story about a famous literary hoax, Kristen Stewart plays a young woman enlisted to portray reclusive 20-something male, bisexual, imaginary writer Jeremiah LeRoy by the books’ actual author, middle-aged, female Laura Albert (played by Laura Dern). JT becomes a celebrity and even enjoys an intimate relationship with actor-director Asia Argento (renamed Eva here, played by Diane Kruger), who adapts “his” work into a movie before discovering the truth. –VIFF “Less like a traditional ‘hoax’ narrative and more like a hipster Pygmalion.” –NPR UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 389140469 | Marshmallow STEM challenge | 2019-07-25 | 2:30 pm | 2019-07-25 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-29 1:08 pm | For ages 6-9. How many marshmallows can you stack? Explore how gravity impacts balance by building a marshmallow wobble device. Presented by Science Venture. Registration begins June 27. Registration: <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/marshmallow-stem-challenge/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 409143813 | Cathedral Highlights Tour | 2019-07-25 | 2:30 pm | 2019-07-25 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:27 pm | On the 45-minute highlights tours, led by trained docents, you will explore the art and artifacts of the glorious interior and hear the stories about the people and the history behind it. $10[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cathedral-highlights-tour-tickets-64744546682)[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cathedral-highlights-tour-tickets-63011270406) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cathedral-highlights-tour-tickets-64744546682> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 389134104 | Paws and Tales | 2019-07-25 | 2:30 pm | 2019-07-25 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-29 12:54 pm | For ages 6-9. Read to a friendly dog and learn about dogs who assist people and how to be a great dog owner. Led by volunteers and their furry companions from Pacific Animal Therapy Society’s Paws and Tales program. Registration begins June 27. Registration: <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/paws-and-tales-12/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 390667344 | Herbal Workshop: Bitters & Gut Health | 2019-07-25 | 4:00 pm | 2019-07-25 | 6:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 12:04 pm | Part of our series of herbal workshops that will be offered over the summer of 2019 at The People's Apothecary Herbal Medicine Community Garden. Liza Couse will be hosting this workshop on Bitters & Gut Health (see below for workshop info and facilitator bio). All are welcome, free to attend! No registration necessary. Community members are encouraged to harvest from the garden. Contact quadravillage.gardens@gmail.com for more information. \----- Let’s talk about bitter, the fundamental and frequently forgotten taste instrument for building flavour and resilient health. From enhancing digestive capacities, supporting mood, to balancing blood sugar, the various phytochemicals that deliver the bitter flavour of plants offer a host of benefits. Learn about why plants produce bitter chemicals like alkaloids and saponins and how these challenge and strengthen the body through stimulation of the vagus nerve, the key player in the gut-brain axis. Humans evolved alongside bitter plants and we have the physiology to prove it. Discover the fascinating history of humans’ relationship with bitter plants and how you can make use of bitters in delicious ways as food and medicine in your every day life. We will be smelling, tasting, and examining plants for a beautifully bitter sensory experience! Liza Couse is easily excited by flowers and other delightful things that grow out of the ground. She is a holistic nutritionist and medical herbalist-in-training enrolled in the Diploma of Phytotherapy program at Pacific Rim College. She has spent nearly a decade working with plants through organic farming, nutrition, cooking, and menu development. Liza has practiced as an independent consultant in Canada and Mexico, and has worked with a holistic health start-up and herbal dispensary. She is currently working with Pacific Rim College Online, a video-based health education platform. She is thrilled to be augmenting her nutritional and agricultural background with the study of Western Herbal Medicine and work with visual technology to disperse health information. @plenaplenaplants <https://www.facebook.com/events/518599288880427/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 408935177 | Late Night | 2019-07-25 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-25 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 8:57 am | With her show’s ratings in the dumps, legendary late-night talk show host Katherine Newbury (Emma Thompson) hires her first female staff writer (Mindy Kaling) in a desperate attempt to shake-up things up and reconnect with her audience. 80% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “Emma Thompson can fire off one-liners with a lethal deadpan that takes no prisoners.” Peters Travers, Rolling Stone “Late Night is a caustic satirical comedy that turns into an unlikely tearjerker.” – Geoffrey McNab, Independent $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/late-night/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 374752814 | Free Summer Concert in the Park | 2019-07-25 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-25 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-12 11:55 am | Performer TBA Bringing a picnic? We encourage all concertgoers to bring reuseable cutlery and dishes to minimise waste at our events. <https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/events/calendar/free-summer-concert-park-0> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 408957540 | Flamenco Music Night | 2019-07-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-25 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 9:37 am | An evening of flamenco music and inspiration! Enjoy the passion and rhythm of Flamenco featuring guitarists, Juan de Marias, Nazir Salameh and Meer Mahmoud with pianist, Jo Ann C. Dalisay in an exciting evening of traditional and innovative flamenco music. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. $25 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/flamenco-music-night-tickets-63168860763> Tickets at door (if there are any) will be cash only. The Flamenco Music Night is produced by the Flamenco de la Isla Society as part of the Victoria Flamenco Festival. Full details can be found at: www.victoriaflamencofestival.com |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 409127089 | Essential Oil Wellness Workshop | 2019-07-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-25 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Daily until July 27, 2019 | 2019-07-27 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190727T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 1:54 pm | 2019-07-23 1:55 pm | If you are curious about using high quality essential oils for health concerns, mood management, effective natural cleaning, personal care DIYs, beauty and more, this workshop is for you. We'll dive into what your specific concerns are (classes are no more than 6 attendees) and I'll show you how (and why) essential oils work so well for such a wide range of applications. Experience these amazing oils for yourself in 3 different ways! You can be empowered to take control of your own wellness if you have the right tools. Simple lifestyle changes can be so easy and have profound health benefits. Let's discover the right natural solutions for you! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/essential-oil-wellness-workshop-tickets-64137460872> |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 363011707 | JT Leroy | 2019-07-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-25 | 8:49 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 6:01 pm | What a tangled web we weave! In this true story about a famous literary hoax, Kristen Stewart plays a young woman enlisted to portray reclusive 20-something male, bisexual, imaginary writer Jeremiah LeRoy by the books’ actual author, middle-aged, female Laura Albert (played by Laura Dern). JT becomes a celebrity and even enjoys an intimate relationship with actor-director Asia Argento (renamed Eva here, played by Diane Kruger), who adapts “his” work into a movie before discovering the truth. –VIFF “Less like a traditional ‘hoax’ narrative and more like a hipster Pygmalion.” –NPR UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374744438 | Curator’s Talk - Myfanwy Pavelic: Mirrored Selves Within and Without | 2019-07-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-25 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-12 11:42 am | 2019-06-12 12:44 pm | Victoria-born artist Myfanwy Pavelic (1916-2007) was fascinated with the inner and outer dimensions of being human. Imbued with prescient human insights, and largely self-taught, she created insightful and compelling portraits in pencil, collage, acrylic and oil. With guest curator Patricia Bovey. No registration required. Free More information: <http://uvac.uvic.ca/events/index.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 397314801 | Allison Moore Artist Talk | 2019-07-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-25 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 9:32 am | Allison Moore is new media artist working with immersive and expanded cinema out of her home base of Montreal. This summer, Moore is undertaking a two-week production residency at Open Space to develop a new media arts project around the Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site. Moore’s residency will see her develop a new work that will culminate in a video projection mapping event proposed for the historic lighthouse next summer, 2020. Originally from Victoria, Allison Moore moved to Montreal to pursue a BFA degree in interdisciplinary arts and film production at Concordia University, completed in 2005. For the past 14 years, she has crafted an independent practice participating in residencies, workshops, and exhibitions internationally. Her work has been programmed at Tokyo Arts and Space (Japan), 39art (Japan), OBORO Gallery (Montreal), Traverse Video (France), Museu de Arte de Belem (Brazil), Festival of Nouveau Cinéma (Montreal), FIFA Experimental (Montreal), and the Musée d’art contemporain des Laurentides. Her series of multi-screen animated video panoramas depict improbable landscapes referencing scenic dioramas. Her latest work Wunderkammer, a 35-screen video work can be seen in Place-Des-Arts in Montreal. Her work is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and Conseil des arts et lettres du Quebec. The public is also invited to come by Allison’s Open Space studio and witness her process Friday, July 19, 2-4pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/369247323788147/ Allison Moore - http://www.allisonmoore.net/ |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 363011709 | JT Leroy | 2019-07-25 | 9:10 pm | 2019-07-25 | 10:59 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-14 8:07 am | What a tangled web we weave! In this true story about a famous literary hoax, Kristen Stewart plays a young woman enlisted to portray reclusive 20-something male, bisexual, imaginary writer Jeremiah LeRoy by the books’ actual author, middle-aged, female Laura Albert (played by Laura Dern). JT becomes a celebrity and even enjoys an intimate relationship with actor-director Asia Argento (renamed Eva here, played by Diane Kruger), who adapts “his” work into a movie before discovering the truth. –VIFF “Less like a traditional ‘hoax’ narrative and more like a hipster Pygmalion.” –NPR UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 336692756 | Agriculture and Chocolate: Maya Day Camp for Adults | 2019-07-26 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-26 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-24 8:06 am | 2019-04-28 1:51 pm | Kids aren’t the only ones that get to have summer fun. Reawaken your inner child and explore ideas within the feature exhibition and core galleries in this playful summer-camp-inspired workshop for grown-ups. Sneak behind-the-scenes, meet knowledgeable people and explore through hands-on activities. Pack a lunch, ditch the kids and bring a friend for a day camp like no other. The rainforest’s poor soil was far from ideal for growing food, yet the Maya were able to provide balanced nutrition for millions of people. Embark on a journey back in time and rediscover their techniques, practices and beliefs with the help of the feature exhibition *Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises.* *$50 per person, 10% member discount.* *<https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108047/agriculture-and-chocolate-maya-day-camp-adults>* |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 400785054 | Summer Grill | 2019-07-26 | 11:00 am | 2019-07-26 | 1:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday until August 31, 2019 | 2019-08-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190831T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 12:17 pm | 2019-07-13 12:56 pm | Join us for some summer fun with a grilled hot lunch featuring hamburgers, side dish, beverage and dessert, all for just $8! Lunch will be served 11am - 1:30pm, then if you like, join us as we walk to Beacon Hill Park to enjoy the live performances at the Cameron Bandshell. <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/special-event-summer-grill/all/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 363468930 | Flamenco in the Park | 2019-07-26 | 1:30 pm | 2019-07-26 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-29 8:20 am | The 2019 Victoria Flamenco Festival includes two live shows in Beacon Hill Park. At the [Cameron Bandshell](http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/venues/cameron-bandshell/) **Friday, July 26** 1:30 – 2:30\* p.m. – Linda Hayes and Company 2:25 – 3:30\* p.m. – Con El Alma \*Times subject to change without notice. <http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/events/event/flamenco-in-the-park/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 367560244 | The Phillips Backyard Weekender 2019 | 2019-07-26 | 4:00 pm | 2019-07-26 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-03 10:24 pm | Friday: Steel Pulse DJ Z-Trip (special reggae set) Random Recipe The Brass Jennay Badger $39.50 (Single Day) / $99.50 (Weekend Pass) 19+ <https://www.backyardweekender.com/> Volunteer Roles: Box Office, Site Crew, Green Team, Info Team, Beverage Server Email: <volunteer@atomiqueproductions.com> https://airtable.com/shrWWLfqE8F0JW027 |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 363468101 | 2019 Victoria Flamenco Festival | 2019-07-26 | 5:00 pm | 2019-07-26 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-29 8:18 am | 2019-05-29 8:20 am | For the seventh year in a row, Victoria’s Centennial Square is exploding with the passion and rhythm of flamenco music and dance! The 7th annual Flamenco Festival of Victoria will run July 25 – 28, showcasing local and regional dancers, singers and guitarists collaborating to bring their love of this fiery art form to the stage in the Square. 5:30-7:00\* p.m. – Solo Flamenco \*All times are approximate and subject to change without notice. More information: <http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 409745817 | Free Trip to Egypt | 2019-07-26 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-26 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 28, 2019 | 2019-07-28 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190728T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 8:30 am | 2019-07-24 8:30 am | A Canadian-Muslim entrepreneur asks a diverse group of Trump supporters to do the unthinkable—to befriend the people they fear the most on a free trip to Cairo. 89% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “An effectively moving effort…some truly poignant moments.” Kimber Myers, The LA Times “An emotional rollercoaster ride…I laughed and cried…” MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/free-trip-to-egypt/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 411702914 | How To Manufacture Positive Emotions - Free Session | 2019-07-26 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-26 | 7:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-26 5:49 pm | On July 26th, 6 pm @ 380 COOK ST come down to watch a session on how to "Manufacture Positive Emotions". This session is hosted by Calder Brown in collaboration with Mental Health Society of Greater Victoria. \-------------------------------------------- Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed, or the right side of the bed today? Are you feeling refreshed, energized and ready to put your best foot forward? For a lot of my life I struggled with the unpredictability of how I would feel in the morning. There would be great days, good days and bad days. On the great days I was alive, excited and operating at my highest level. I would get tons done and make leaps towards my dreams. I loved those days. On the bad days I felt tired, lethargic and didn't really want to leave the bed. I hated those days. How I would feel in the morning was unpredictable and I disliked that. This lead me to go in search of habits and actions that would help me boost my state if I was ever feeling those lows. Having habits and routines in place, that have a positive outcome, has allowed me to turn a bad days into a good ones. It has given me back control. I cant say that all my tips will help you boost your state. Perhaps you do lots already. But there may be one (hopefully more) actions or habits within this session that can make a difference in your life or in someones you know. The session is open to people of all ages and walks of life, what ever your current routines and habits are, there is always more we could be doing to get the results we want. Please share with your friends and family and lets bring some support to a great cause! |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 366315417 | Dara Tomasson Quilt Trunk Show | 2019-07-26 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-26 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Read-only | 2019-06-02 8:30 am | Join Dara Tomasson for our first quilt trunk show at The Makehouse! A trained teacher and gifted story teller, Dara will inspire, educate and fill the room with inspiration to encourage all to stretch themselves in their quilting endeavors. $20 Tickets and more information: <https://themakehouse.configio.com/pd/1710/dara-tomasson-quilt-trunk-show> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363011711 | Long Shot | 2019-07-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-26 | 9:05 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 6:02 pm | Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen star in a truly excellent, undeniably hilarious, and wonderfully unconventional rom-com that is exactly the kind of crowd-pleasing joy we’ve been missing. Theron is sheer perfection as the Secretary of State who, during an exploratory run for President, hires a renegade journalist (Rogen) she used to babysit as her speechwriter. Naturally, sparks begin to fly for this seemingly incompatible couple, much the chagrin of her campaign staff. –Bijou “With a giddy irreverence and a cavalcade of stupendous comedic performers, Long Shot is outrageously funny” –The Guardian UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 393440906 | 🏳️🌈 Book Launch: Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens | 2019-07-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-26 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 3:22 pm | 2019-07-13 5:05 pm | Join YA author Tanya Boteju and a small group of young LGBTQ+ writers for an evening of readings, food, and fun! Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens has been named a Top 10 YA/kids book for the summer by the American Booksellers Association ~ Find out more at tanyaboteju.com. <https://www.facebook.com/pg/SpiralCafe> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 409749725 | Pavarotti | 2019-07-26 | 7:45 pm | 2019-07-26 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 28, 2019 | 2019-07-28 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190728T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 8:37 am | 2019-07-24 8:41 am | Ron Howard pulls back the curtain on the life and career of Luciano Pavarotti, from his humble beginnings as a schoolteacher to his meteoric rise as the world’s most famous tenor. Certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “The singer’s optimism is contagious, and his schoolboy-like wonder is jubilant. There’s a lot to smile at here.” Ken Jaworowski, The NYTimes “Howard adopts a no-muss-no-fuss tone of benevolent civility that feels like a legitimate way to go, keeping Pavarotti’s identity as a singer front and center.” Owen Gleiberman, Variety $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/pavarotti/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 372106579 | Pilgrimage Ride Kick-Off Party | 2019-07-26 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-26 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-09 9:24 am | [Pilgrimage Ride](https://www.pilgrimageride.com/) Kick-Off Party with DJ & door prizes. This is a chance to come together before this journey and meet your fellow riders. Those who come to this event will be the first to get their **map**. Wheelies is a licensed biker bar with great food and killer beverages! <https://www.pilgrimageride.com/schedule> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 363011713 | Long Shot | 2019-07-26 | 9:25 pm | 2019-07-26 | 11:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-14 8:07 am | Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen star in a truly excellent, undeniably hilarious, and wonderfully unconventional rom-com that is exactly the kind of crowd-pleasing joy we’ve been missing. Theron is sheer perfection as the Secretary of State who, during an exploratory run for President, hires a renegade journalist (Rogen) she used to babysit as her speechwriter. Naturally, sparks begin to fly for this seemingly incompatible couple, much the chagrin of her campaign staff. –Bijou “With a giddy irreverence and a cavalcade of stupendous comedic performers, Long Shot is outrageously funny” –The Guardian UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 400759054 | Boombastik - The Best of Music Festivals | 2019-07-26 | 10:00 pm | 2019-07-27 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 11:15 am | BOOMBASTIK - Where we celebrate the best in Music Festivals Who wants to pay huge costs to see your favourite act from miles away while sipping on a $1000 drink? Join us for Boombastik. A celebration of the best in music heard at the most popular music festivals. Tickets are cheap and the drinks are affordable. $8 Tickets: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/boombastik-the-best-of-music-festivals-tickets-64695145923> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 409144850 | Global Protest For a Moratorium on 5G Wireless | 2019-07-27 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-27 | 11:30 am | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:30 pm | On July 27th, 2019, 10am – 11:30 am at the Victoria Legislature Steps, citizens of Victoria and surrounding Municipalities are are joining thousands of communities from around the world to call for a moratorium on the rollout of 5G wireless, unless proven safe. This frequency band that lures by offering faster speed internet, but it can be highly damaging to humans, animals, insects, birds and plants. It will be sent from microcell stations located every 3 – 10 houses apart, and will radiate 24/7. Citizens will have no way to turn it off and it will be able to send and receive data to and from your home via “smart” appliances. Check this link for the International Appeal to Stop 5G wireless <https://principia-scientific.org/petition-26000-scientists-oppose-5g-roll-out/> PLEASE JOIN US to learn more about the hazards, SAFE alternatives, and sign our petition to the CRD. Questions? email stop5GBC@gmail.com |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 411707256 | Birthright Strollerthon 2019 | 2019-07-27 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-27 | 12:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-26 5:59 pm | This “fun” fund raiser is a sponsored 5K walk along the James Bay waterfront, beginning and ending at Fisherman’s Wharf Park, at the corner of St. Lawrence and Michigan Streets. We welcome walkers of all ages and are especially interested in adding more families and young people to our group of walkers. Strollers are optional, but since Birthright is all about helping pregnant women and their babies, we especially love to have some babes in strollers along for the ride. ### **Sponsor one or more of our walkers.** Walkers will be collecting pledges at many of the Catholic parishes in the Victoria area over the next few weeks. They would love to have your support. You can also contact us at [ info@birthrightvictoria.org](mailto:info@birthrightvictoria.org) to find a walker near you or make a pledge. ### **Sign up to walk.** Strollerthon materials such as sponsor forms, bulletin and pulpit notices, Strollerthon posters in pdf and jpg formats…we have them all. Please [contact us](https://birthrightvictoria.org/contact/) to sign up to walk or for more information. ### **Here’s some walker information:** - The Walk starts from Fisherman’s Wharf Park at 10 AM. Please arrive by 9:45 AM so we can get a group photo before you set off. - Plan on 1-2 hours to complete the walk. (Most of our walkers finish in about an hour.) - Contact us at <info@birthrightvictoria.org> to sign up to walk and get walker materials. - Collect pledges from friends, family, & fellow parishioners in the weeks before and after the walk. More information: <https://birthrightvictoria.org/news/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 385611291 | Pokemon TCG League Cup - Unbroken Bonds Season | 2019-07-27 | 11:30 am | 2019-07-27 | 6:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 10:20 am | Epic Games and More is the only place on Vancouver Island with League Cup tournaments - and we're hosting one in the height of summer! Bring your best Standard format deck and get ready to go up against some of the strongest Trainers in British Columbia! Prizes include promo cards, the chance to win a cool playmat, AND a 2-pack-per-player prize pool! Entry is $10, but the fun doesn't stop there — we're holding a Unified Minds Prerelease the next day, July 28! It's a whole weekend of Pokémon! We hope to see you there! (Limit 50 players.) <https://www.facebook.com/events/2391414057744146/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363467972 | 2019 Victoria Flamenco Festival | 2019-07-27 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-27 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until July 29, 2019 | 2019-07-29 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190729T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-29 8:18 am | 2019-05-29 8:21 am | For the seventh year in a row, Victoria’s Centennial Square is exploding with the passion and rhythm of flamenco music and dance! The 7th annual Flamenco Festival of Victoria will run July 25 – 28, showcasing local and regional dancers, singers and gu 12:00-12:05\* p.m. – Welcome and Territorial Acknowledgement 12:05-12:50\* p.m. – [Raino Dance Students & Faculty](http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/performers/raino-dance/) 1:00-2:00\* p.m. – [Flamenco en Rouge](http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/performers/flamenco-en-rouge/) 2:10-3:10\* p.m. – [Sentimientos del Flamenco](http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/sentimientos-del-flamenco/) 3:15-4:00\* p.m. – [Sabor Flamenco](http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/performers/sabor-flamenco/) 4:10-5:40\* p.m. – [Las Tres Flamencas](http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/las-tres-flamencas/) \*All times are approximate and subject to change without notice. More information: <http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 349857354 | The Thirsty Chef 5 | 2019-07-27 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-27 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-05-10 8:47 am | A west coast food and craft beer experience held in Market Square courtyard. Hand picked breweries match their beer with food creations from some of the city's best chefs. The ticket includes entry and food. Beer taster tickets sold separately. Help us celebrate The Drake Eatery's 5th anniversary and fund raise for the Islands' Chef Collaborative. $30 Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-thirsty-chef-5-tickets-60945312069?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 400822621 | $3 Movie Matinee: Finding Neverland / American Sniper | 2019-07-27 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-27 | 3:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-13 1:35 pm | 2019-07-14 8:55 am | Enjoy the movie, popcorn and beverage for just $3! Your choice: 1pm - Finding Neverland 1:30pm - American Sniper We will show two movies at 1 pm on the last Saturday of each month. Call or come by the Centre to check out our upcoming Movie titles. 250-384-6542 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/3-movie-matinee-to-be-announced-2018-08-04-2018-12-15/all/> **Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 412288224 | Artist in Residence 2019 Tyler Witzel Open House | 2019-07-27 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-27 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 3:25 pm | Open House: Come out and meet our artist in residence - Tyler Witzel! Witzel’s residency at Xchanges began in early July and extends through Friday August 30th. The public is cordially invited to the Open House this Saturday July 27th, 1-5pm. A final exhibition and celebration will take place on Friday August 20th, 6–10 pm. Everyone is welcome. Tyler Witzel Bio: “Tyler Witzel was born in British Columbia in 1985. Raised in a rural, off-the-grid homestead within the interior of the province, these formative years in nature would lead to the development of themes that are present in his work today. Tyler attended the School for Arts and Technology in 2005 in Kelowna, with a focus on film and experimental animation. He has recently returned to Vancouver Island from some years living and working in Berlin, Germany. Currently based out of Victoria, B.C, Tyler is creating work primarily in the mediums of drawing, painting, sculpture and experimental animation.” <http://www.xchangesgallery.org/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 373842136 | Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: Two Gentlemen of Verona | 2019-07-27 | 1:30 pm | 2019-07-27 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-11 11:00 am | Festival favourite Christopher Weddell (*Romeo & Juliet* 2015, *Pericles* 2018) brings us a rollicking “la dolce vita” rom-com that celebrates youth, impulsivity, bad decisions, and unexpected endings — plus a dog! Tickets to the 2019 season of the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival will be available at the door. Our onsite box office will open at 12:30pm for matinees, and 6:30pm for evening performances. The gates will open and seating will begin at 1:00pm for matinees, and 7:00pm for evening performances. Matinee performances begin at 1:30pm and evening performances begin at 7:30pm. ## SINGLE TICKETS Adults **$26** Seniors (65+) **$21** Students (With Valid ID) **$21** ## FESTIVAL SEASON TICKETS (One ticket to each show) Adults **$48** Seniors (65+) **$38** Students (With Valid ID) **$38** Children 12 and under are free! Shakespeareance card: **$120** (6-show punch card) ***Our half-price tickets are on sale from now until the beginning of the season (or until we sell out!).*** *To encourage audiences to attend our performances in the first two weeks of the festival, we offer a special promotional ticket price of $13, available only if purchased in advance of the Festival at various markets and festivals around town or at Ivy's Bookstore and The Papery.* ***For a full schedule of our market and community event appearances, click below.*** [2019 Market Schedule](http://www.vicshakespeare.com/community) <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/2019twogents> Volunteer with the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/volunteer> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 388212461 | Epic-nic | 2019-07-27 | 2:00 pm | 2019-07-27 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-06-28 8:05 am | Pot luck Picnic! dancing, games, frisbee, social time, music, beach time, a treasure hunt and a free dance lesson! FREE EVENT! this is for everyone so that we can all connect! Come play and bring your friends! Bring any kind of food you would like to share. Bring out door games if you have, blankets, and swim suit! Kites and inflatables. Don't forget your sunscreen! Gathering starts at 2, the treasure hunt will be at 4pm. Dance lesson at 5:15 and then whoever wants to stay just to dance and practice dancing together can stay as long as they want even until sunset and have more food, just go with the flow. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2345637939088362/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 409127170 | Essential Oil Wellness Workshop | 2019-07-27 | 2:00 pm | 2019-07-27 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Daily until July 29, 2019 | 2019-07-28 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190729T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 1:55 pm | If you are curious about using high quality essential oils for health concerns, mood management, effective natural cleaning, personal care DIYs, beauty and more, this workshop is for you. We'll dive into what your specific concerns are (classes are no more than 6 attendees) and I'll show you how (and why) essential oils work so well for such a wide range of applications. Experience these amazing oils for yourself in 3 different ways! You can be empowered to take control of your own wellness if you have the right tools. Simple lifestyle changes can be so easy and have profound health benefits. Let's discover the right natural solutions for you! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/essential-oil-wellness-workshop-tickets-64137460872> |
Free (Registration Required) | |||
| 392844359 | Beer & Beethoven | 2019-07-27 | 2:30 pm | 2019-07-27 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 9:53 pm | 2019-07-03 9:55 pm | Two performances: 2:30pm-4:30pm or 5pm-7pm Enjoy a cold beer (or wine or cider) at beautiful Ogden Point and enjoy the music of Beethoven in the sunshine. What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon or evening! **Giuseppe Pietraroia**, conductor Suppé - Overture to Pique Dame Beethoven - Leonore Overture No. 3 Handel - Water Music (mvt. 1 & 6) Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 (mvt. 4) Beethoven - Overture to Fidelio Johann Strauss II - Thunder and Lightening Polka $25 (includes a beer, wine, or cider) Tickets: <https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/beer-beethoven-3/2019-07-27/> Volunteer with The Victoria Symphony: <https://victoriasymphony.ca/support-2/volunteer-for-vs/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 379956272 | Japan Fest 2019 | 2019-07-27 | 3:00 pm | 2019-07-27 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-18 6:43 pm | Experience the taste and culture of Japan at Japan Fest on July 27, 2019 at the Broadmead Village Shopping Centre. Enjoy powerful Japanese drumming by Uminari Taiko, graceful Japanese folk dancing by award winning Furusato Dancers and savour delicious Japanese cuisine provided by FUDO Japanese Restaurant. FUDO will be providing a special $7 snack menu. This event is a family friendly FREE event that will run from 3:00-5:00 PM in the court yard outside of FUDO. <http://www.vncs.ca/wordpress/japan-fest-2019/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 367560257 | The Phillips Backyard Weekender 2019 | 2019-07-27 | 4:00 pm | 2019-07-27 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-03 10:24 pm | Saturday: Danny Brown Merkules K-Os Haviah Mighty Just John x Dom Dias DJ Yeezy Yee $39.50 (Single Day) / $99.50 (Weekend Pass) 19+ <https://www.backyardweekender.com/> Volunteer Roles: Box Office, Site Crew, Green Team, Info Team, Beverage Server Email: <volunteer@atomiqueproductions.com> https://airtable.com/shrWWLfqE8F0JW027 |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 393615354 | Kizomba Social at Beacon Hill Park | 2019-07-27 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-27 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 9:07 pm | Bring friends and family to the Park and enjoy 3h of dancing on the Mix of Kizomba, Semba, Urban Kiz, Tarraxinha, Tarraxo and much more. FREE FOR EVERYONE MUSIC : PLAYLIST will be mostly KIZOMBA with a mix of Zouk, Bachata, Salsa upon request <https://www.facebook.com/events/188538458746239/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 408959503 | 🏳️🌈 Sashay Cafe : An All Ages Drag Show | 2019-07-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-27 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Every 28 days until August 25, 2019 | 2019-08-25 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=28;UNTIL=20190825T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 9:40 am | 2019-07-27 9:10 am | Doors @ 7PM / Show @ 745PM At Caffe Fantastico Quadra (965 Kings Rd) $10 online <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sashay-cafe-an-all-ages-drag-show-tickets-64761044026> Sashay Café is a cozy all ages monthly drag show taking place at Caffe Fantastico in the heart of Quadra Village! The coffee bar will be open, and alcohol and food will also be available for purchase. Come support local drag! Join us for a thrilling evening of performances from veteran and up-and-coming drag artists: \*Burnina Sparks : ig @burninasparks \*Dublin Tendre : ig @dublin\_tendre \*Lorence of A'Labia : ig @lorijg67 \*Noah Fence : ig @noahfence3 \*Robin Wood : ig @kingrobinwood \*Tom HaAt : ig @naomikennedyartepiphany \*Tudou : ig @littlelgbtpotato |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 363011715 | Long Shot | 2019-07-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-27 | 9:05 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Read-only | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-05-28 6:02 pm | Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen star in a truly excellent, undeniably hilarious, and wonderfully unconventional rom-com that is exactly the kind of crowd-pleasing joy we’ve been missing. Theron is sheer perfection as the Secretary of State who, during an exploratory run for President, hires a renegade journalist (Rogen) she used to babysit as her speechwriter. Naturally, sparks begin to fly for this seemingly incompatible couple, much the chagrin of her campaign staff. –Bijou “With a giddy irreverence and a cavalcade of stupendous comedic performers, Long Shot is outrageously funny” –The Guardian UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 369035053 | Salsa Bachata Kizomba Night | 2019-07-27 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-27 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-05 2:53 pm | Join us for an evening of social dancing among *friends* and *family*. [Our family](https://www.latindancecanada.com/our-family/) welcomes you into our dance community whether you come by yourself or with friends, and we have a mixture of dancers and non-dancers so you don’t get too intimidated when you meet new people. We have a big dance floor, incredible sound, great coffee across the street, and free parking. Whether you are an absolute novice or more advanced, it’s all good! We cater to everyone and encourage all to come. There will be a fun *sample* dance class to introduce a few Latin dances (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) prior to social dancing. ### Music Mix of various Latin music and Kizomba. We will play a fair ratio of 2-2-2 (2 Bachata songs – 2 Salsa/Cumbia/Merengue/Cha cha cha songs – 2 Kizomba songs). ### Cover Regular – $12\* Student – $7\* (must show valid student ID) Kids under 14 are free **(cash only at the door)** ### Schedule 7:45pm: Doors open 8:00pm: Fun Sample Class (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) 8:45pm: Social dancing all night! \* Cover includes a fun sample class (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) followed by social dancing. We also offer refreshments (bottled water). *Students must present valid student ID for student cover; otherwise you will be charged for full cover.* |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363011717 | Long Shot | 2019-07-27 | 9:25 pm | 2019-07-27 | 11:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-05-28 5:45 pm | 2019-07-14 8:07 am | Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen star in a truly excellent, undeniably hilarious, and wonderfully unconventional rom-com that is exactly the kind of crowd-pleasing joy we’ve been missing. Theron is sheer perfection as the Secretary of State who, during an exploratory run for President, hires a renegade journalist (Rogen) she used to babysit as her speechwriter. Naturally, sparks begin to fly for this seemingly incompatible couple, much the chagrin of her campaign staff. –Bijou “With a giddy irreverence and a cavalcade of stupendous comedic performers, Long Shot is outrageously funny” –The Guardian UVSS Students: **$5.75** (only **$4.75** for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under**): $5.75** UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: **$6.75** Cinemagic Members: **$6.75** Non-Members: **$7.75** MATINEES (all seats): **$4.75** Tickets available at the door.[](https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1005&MovieID=1716) More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/default.aspx?PageID=1000> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 397349303 | House of Hydrangea Presents: Drag After Dark | 2019-07-27 | 10:30 pm | 2019-07-28 | 12:30 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 10:00 am | House of Hydrangea and friends take you by the hand and lead you into the dark - Drag After Dark! We will be filling the intimate Intrepid Theatre Club with one-of-a-kind drag performances that can only happen after dark! Using weird, wonderful, fantastic and spooky methods of lighting, and illuminating the stage and themselves (and well, maybe you), Vivian and Woofie and friends have an action-packed evening of drag in store. 19+ Featuring: Vivian Vanderpuss Woofie Goldberg aka Sean Guist Eddi Licious aka Eddi Wilson Pop Tart aka Ezra Lavender Persi Flage Tickets: $20 via EventBrite: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/house-of-hydrangea-presents-drag-after-dark-tickets-64772444124> Doors open at 10pm, show at 10:30pm |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 374766511 | Collector Car Festival | 2019-07-28 | 8:00 am | 2019-07-28 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-12 12:18 pm | The Collector Car Festival celebrates vintage and collector cars of all makes and models. Oak Bay Avenue is transformed into a pedestrian walkway as 280 to 300 cars are showcased to thousands of admiring spectators and aficionados. This event is a real crowd pleaser! You register your car on the day of the event for $15 which is non-profit, and even better the event is free to spectators! Oak Bay’s Collector Car Show includes live musical entertainment, 50/50 draws, and of course, the famous Prime Rib Barbeque located in front of the Oak Bay Municipal Hall. For more information contact the organizer Ken Agate by email at <kenagate@hotmail.com> or by phone at 250-896-9000. <https://www.oakbay.ca/explore-oak-bay/festivals-events/annual-events/collector-car-festival> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 414489877 | Royal BC Museum Year-Long Food Truck Festival | 2019-07-28 | 11:00 am | 2019-07-28 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until August 31, 2019 | 2019-08-31 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190831T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,TU,WE,TH | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-30 12:06 pm | 2019-08-07 6:51 pm | Put your hunger in park and visit the Royal BC Museum’s back courtyard to enjoy an amazing selection of food trucks and carts. Fill your tank with some of Victoria’s tastiest grub, from DeadBeetz, Rolling Reef, Puerto Vallarta Amigos, The Love Perogy, Wild West BBQ Salmon and Yummy Truck, plus beer and wine from Truffles Catering. Stay to enjoy our warm and welcoming eating area, with plenty of comfy outdoor seating for dining in the sunshine and a tent for drizzly days. Truck on over soon! Planning a group lunch? To pre-order for 15 or more people, please contact the food truck of your choice below: - [DeadBeetz](mailto:chefkhill@gmail.com) - [Rolling Reef](mailto:thereefrestaurant@shaw.ca) - [Puerto Vallarta Amigos](mailto:info@pvamigos.com) - [The Love Perogy](mailto:theloveperogy@hotmail.com) - [Yummy Truck](mailto:https://www.yummytruck.info/) \*Pre-orders must be received a minimum of two days in advance of your visit. More information: <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/plan-your-visit/eat-and-drink> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 397768212 | Outliers Assembly Summer Market | 2019-07-28 | 11:00 am | 2019-07-28 | 7:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 9:19 pm | Hello! This summer Outliers Assembly will be hosting a market in the heart of downtown Victoria! The market will bring together several talented vendors, each creating a variety of local and handmade goods available for sale. The market will be held at Upside Studios (in Fantan Alley) on SUNDAY JULY 28th from 11am to 7pm. Food provided by Dumpling drop will available for sale at the market! We look forward to seeing you! <https://www.facebook.com/events/360334168168038/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 385611596 | Unified Minds Prerelease - Pokémon TCG | 2019-07-28 | 11:30 am | 2019-07-28 | 6:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 10:22 am | We're holding a brand-new Pokémon Prerelease at Epic Games and More! The next Pokémon TCG expansion - Sun and Moon: Unified Minds - is almost here! In a Prerelease, you get a box full of Sun and Moon: Unified Minds cards, and build a tournament deck. Then, it's time to battle it out against other trainers to see whose deck is strongest - and you get to add all your new cards to your collection once the tournament's over! As always, the prize pool is phenomenal - 4 packs per player! Entry is $40. We're holding the Prerelease on the same weekend as our League Cup! The Cup is Saturday the 27th, and the Prerelease is the next day, on Sunday the 28th. It's a whole weekend of Pokémon! You can preregister at Epic Games & More - for EITHER tournament - in the days leading up to the events if you want to be sure of a seat. Hope to see you there! (Limit 30 players.) <https://www.facebook.com/events/2350802855197199/> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 363469309 | 2019 Victoria Flamenco Festival | 2019-07-28 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-28 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-29 8:21 am | For the seventh year in a row, Victoria’s Centennial Square is exploding with the passion and rhythm of flamenco music and dance! The 7th annual Flamenco Festival of Victoria will run July 25 – 28, showcasing local and regional dancers, singers and gu 12:05-1:05\* p.m. – [Alma de España’s Emerging Soloists & Jhoely Triana Flamenco](http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/emerging-artists/) 1:05-1:10\* p.m. – [Bulerias – Iminah Kani](http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/emerging-artists/) 1:15-2:15\* p.m. – [LaLuna](http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/performers/laluna/) 2:20-3:20\* p.m. – [Alma de España Host Show](http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/performers/alma-de-espana/) 3:25-4:25\* p.m. – [Rueda](http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/performers/rueda/) 4:35-6:05\* p.m. – [Tarantella](http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/tarantella/) \*All times are approximate and subject to change without notice. More information: <http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 409155893 | Our Place Summer Block Party | 2019-07-28 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-28 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:53 pm | Join us Sunday, July 28th at 919 Pandora Ave as we close down the block to celebrate over 50 years of service to the community. Special family-friendly surprises include: BBQ burgers, Pop-Up Opera, roving jugglers, musical petting zoo, art market, caricature artists, chalk art, hula hoops, live music and so much more. We're closing down the whole block, so you know it's going to be a party. <https://www.ourplacesociety.com/> Volunteer with Our Place: <https://www.ourplacesociety.com/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 387401222 | Burnaby Bulldogs | 2019-07-28 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-28 | 4:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:56 am | BULLDOGS HOPE TO TAKE BITE OUT OF CATS – SUNDAY MATINEE! 1:00 PM Start The 2017 National Men’s Champion and 2018 Provincial Men’s Champion Bulldogs come to town to try and take a bite out of the HarbourCats as they prepare for the 2018 Nationals that will be held in New Brunswick in August. Pack your sunscreen and sunglasses and enjoy the afternoon with us! Plenty of great seats available, but get them fast, as our afternoon games are very popular! GROUP FUN! Looking to bring a group to the game and enjoy our Party Deck, or Upper Deck Experience? Or just takeover a whole section? If so, please call the HarbourCats directly at 778-265-0327, or drop in to their offices at 101-1814 Vancouver Street in Victoria to learn more. $13-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/tba-3/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 367560270 | The Phillips Backyard Weekender 2019 | 2019-07-28 | 4:00 pm | 2019-07-28 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-03 10:25 pm | Sunday: Dirty Projectors Shad Yamataka // Sonic Titan The Mariachi Ghost Art d' Ecco Peach Pyramid $39.50 (Single Day) / $99.50 (Weekend Pass) 19+ <https://www.backyardweekender.com/> Volunteer Roles: Box Office, Site Crew, Green Team, Info Team, Beverage Server Email: <volunteer@atomiqueproductions.com> https://airtable.com/shrWWLfqE8F0JW027 |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 409754791 | Amazing Grace: Aretha Franklin | 2019-07-28 | 5:00 pm | 2019-07-28 | 6:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 30, 2019 | 2019-07-30 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190730T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 8:45 am | 2019-07-24 8:47 am | “Amazing Grace” is two days of Baptist church condensed to 90 minutes and injected directly into your soul. Shot in 1972 over a 48-hour period, this stirring document captured the live recording of the most successful gospel album in history, Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace. At the height of her powers, with 11 number one singles and five Grammys to her credit, she returned to the environment and the music that honed her voice and nurtured her soul. The result became her biggest seller, earning a Grammy and quite possibly more than a few conversions. This film is a powerful love letter to the Black Church, offering a soul-shaking introduction for the unfamiliar and a grandmotherly yank of the arm for those who know—it drags you from the theater straight into the pews. --RogerEbert.com “A transcendent, spine-tingling, uplifting, utterly joyous experience.” --NPR We do not sell tickets in advance. Our box office opens 40 minutes before each showtime. All prices include GST. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Interac. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 409751781 | Pavarotti | 2019-07-28 | 5:15 pm | 2019-07-28 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 31, 2019 | 2019-07-31 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190731T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 8:41 am | 2019-07-24 8:42 am | Ron Howard pulls back the curtain on the life and career of Luciano Pavarotti, from his humble beginnings as a schoolteacher to his meteoric rise as the world’s most famous tenor. Certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “The singer’s optimism is contagious, and his schoolboy-like wonder is jubilant. There’s a lot to smile at here.” Ken Jaworowski, The NYTimes “Howard adopts a no-muss-no-fuss tone of benevolent civility that feels like a legitimate way to go, keeping Pavarotti’s identity as a singer front and center.” Owen Gleiberman, Variety $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/pavarotti/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 409756612 | Amazing Grace: Aretha Franklin | 2019-07-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-28 | 8:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 30, 2019 | 2019-07-30 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190730T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 8:47 am | 2019-07-24 8:48 am | “Amazing Grace” is two days of Baptist church condensed to 90 minutes and injected directly into your soul. Shot in 1972 over a 48-hour period, this stirring document captured the live recording of the most successful gospel album in history, Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace. At the height of her powers, with 11 number one singles and five Grammys to her credit, she returned to the environment and the music that honed her voice and nurtured her soul. The result became her biggest seller, earning a Grammy and quite possibly more than a few conversions. This film is a powerful love letter to the Black Church, offering a soul-shaking introduction for the unfamiliar and a grandmotherly yank of the arm for those who know—it drags you from the theater straight into the pews. --RogerEbert.com “A transcendent, spine-tingling, uplifting, utterly joyous experience.” --NPR We do not sell tickets in advance. Our box office opens 40 minutes before each showtime. All prices include GST. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Interac. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 396821566 | A Varied Extravaganza of Sorts | 2019-07-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-29 | 1:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-08 9:07 pm | Hosted by KeithSonic and Erin Elizabeth Wood. with Vivianne Oblivion, Holly Hardwood, Carilynn Nicholson, Quincy Thomas, Picholas Cage, John Johnson, Ramona Plenty, Ben Cannon, Brynlea Griffin, Becky Broome, Eliza Danvers, Zach Rousseau. You never know what to expect. Come for the experience or just the preservation of obscure observation. Followed by a full blown party! Doors 7pm / Show at 8pm / 19+ NO MINORS $10 Tickets: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-varied-extravaganza-of-sorts-tickets-64646226604> Proceeds go towards the continued upgrades to the VEC Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 409745891 | Free Trip to Egypt | 2019-07-28 | 7:45 pm | 2019-07-28 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until July 31, 2019 | 2019-07-31 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190731T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 8:30 am | 2019-07-24 8:30 am | A Canadian-Muslim entrepreneur asks a diverse group of Trump supporters to do the unthinkable—to befriend the people they fear the most on a free trip to Cairo. 89% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “An effectively moving effort…some truly poignant moments.” Kimber Myers, The LA Times “An emotional rollercoaster ride…I laughed and cried…” MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/free-trip-to-egypt/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 392585296 | Packing for your first overnight hiking trip | 2019-07-29 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-29 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Monthly on the last Monday until November 19, 2019 | 2019-11-19 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191119T075959Z;BYDAY=-1MO | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 2:15 pm | 2019-07-03 2:17 pm | Going from day hikes to an overnight hiking trip can feel like a big leap – until you take this clinic. This session teaches you what gear you need and how to pack like a pro for a successful night under the stars in the backcountry. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - The 10 essentials - How to choose the right footwear - What to wear and clothing layer systems - Options for cooking systems - Gear and tips for sleeping outside - How to choose (and pack) a backpack ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/node/255936> |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 385825622 | Movie Monday: Leap of Faith | 2019-07-29 | 6:15 pm | 2019-07-29 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 4:14 pm | **Are You Ready For A Miracle?** This movie is one. Steve Martin is brilliant as Reverend Jonas Nightengale, a slick-as-oil flimflam man who'll trade salvation for a donation to his touring ministry. Jonas knows how to work a crowd and a con, but his works of wonder are done with mirrors and smoke. When his tour bus breaks down, Jonas pitches his tent in impoverished Rustwater, Kansas. While his manager (Debra Winger) tries to persuade the local sheriff not to close the show, Jonas set his sights on a beautiful skeptic named Marva. But making a believer out of Marva is going to take a real miracle. Pg [trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP6VDQ2J3QM) \-- Victoria's long running weekly film series of eclectic and thoughtful films, often with special presentations and discussions. Free admission, donations always welcome First come, first served. To ensure a seat join us by 6:15. More information: <https://www.moviemonday.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 409755017 | Amazing Grace: Aretha Franklin | 2019-07-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-29 | 8:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 8:46 am | “Amazing Grace” is two days of Baptist church condensed to 90 minutes and injected directly into your soul. Shot in 1972 over a 48-hour period, this stirring document captured the live recording of the most successful gospel album in history, Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace. At the height of her powers, with 11 number one singles and five Grammys to her credit, she returned to the environment and the music that honed her voice and nurtured her soul. The result became her biggest seller, earning a Grammy and quite possibly more than a few conversions. This film is a powerful love letter to the Black Church, offering a soul-shaking introduction for the unfamiliar and a grandmotherly yank of the arm for those who know—it drags you from the theater straight into the pews. --RogerEbert.com “A transcendent, spine-tingling, uplifting, utterly joyous experience.” --NPR We do not sell tickets in advance. Our box office opens 40 minutes before each showtime. All prices include GST. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Interac. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 412290541 | Drop-In: Life Drawing/Painting | 2019-07-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-29 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Tuesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 3:31 pm | 2019-07-27 3:31 pm | Monday evenings, 7:00–9:00 p.m. Note: Please arrive early: doors will be locked at 6:55 p.m. or when full. Male & Female models. Gestures to 20-minute poses. Drop in $10.00 ($8.00 for members) per 2-hour session. All attendees are eligible to win a **FREE** door prize gift certificate, courtesy of **[Opus Art Supplies](https://opusartsupplies.com/)** and **[Artworld](https://www.artworldsupplies.com)**! <http://www.xchangesgallery.org/home/dropin.htm> These are non-instructed sessions; all experience levels are welcome. It's a great place to meet other artists and hone your figurative skills in a supportive and creative environment. Drop-in sessions are held in the gallery. Drawing boards, donkeys, sculpture stands and coffee provided. Participants provide their own materials. For more information on the Wednesday sessions, call the contact number below. For general information, call Xchanges at 250-382-0442. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 393616826 | Ballroom Dancing in the Square: Foxtrot | 2019-07-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-29 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 9:11 pm | A free beginners’ ballroom dance lesson followed by a social dance accompanied by a live band or DJ. Foxtrot Workshop 7-8pm/General Dancing 8-9:30pm <https://www.facebook.com/events/473314146745570/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 412196990 | Drop-In Choir Night: All Together Now sings The Cranberries' Linger! | 2019-07-29 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-29 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 11:25 am | 2019-07-27 11:31 am | All Together Now is a drop-in choir night with Marc Jenkins, director of Victoria's The Choir and The Chorus. NO experience necessary, NO music reading required, all are welcome. Marc will teach the song in harmony - by the end of the night, magic happens! We'll even record it for posterity. Listen before you come! <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Kspj3OO0s> All ages $10 Tickets and more information: <https://www.hermannsjazz.com/show/489104/view> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 411555774 | Drop-In Hiphop (Beginner/ Open level) | 2019-07-29 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-29 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-26 1:32 pm | Hey Victoria, feelin' like moving and grooving in this summer sunshine? We are stoked to be bringing back the beginner/ open level hip hop class. Come jam! Everyone welcome, no dance experience required. The Space Collective offers beginner level classes in a welcoming and supportive environment. We will guide you through some grooving, warm-up and teach a small piece of choreography. Come enjoy movement in a fun and social way! Taught by Space Collective Teacher Kendal. Date: Monday, July 29, 2019 Time: 7:30-8:30pm Cost: $10 (cash, credit or e-transfer) Location: 1303 Broad Street. (Dance studio above Wild Coffee - entrance located on Broad Street) Questions? [Send us a message](https://www.facebook.com/events/2467578380195996/)! We would love to chat and answer any queries you may have. Hope to see you there! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 409757364 | Amazing Grace: Aretha Franklin | 2019-07-29 | 9:00 pm | 2019-07-29 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 8:48 am | “Amazing Grace” is two days of Baptist church condensed to 90 minutes and injected directly into your soul. Shot in 1972 over a 48-hour period, this stirring document captured the live recording of the most successful gospel album in history, Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace. At the height of her powers, with 11 number one singles and five Grammys to her credit, she returned to the environment and the music that honed her voice and nurtured her soul. The result became her biggest seller, earning a Grammy and quite possibly more than a few conversions. This film is a powerful love letter to the Black Church, offering a soul-shaking introduction for the unfamiliar and a grandmotherly yank of the arm for those who know—it drags you from the theater straight into the pews. --RogerEbert.com “A transcendent, spine-tingling, uplifting, utterly joyous experience.” --NPR We do not sell tickets in advance. Our box office opens 40 minutes before each showtime. All prices include GST. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Interac. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 400780468 | Walk & Roll Tuesday: Clover Point | 2019-07-30 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-30 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 12:06 pm | Join our summer students as they explore Fairfield. Students will tell you a bit of the history of where you are strolling to each week. As part of the tour ice cream or a drink will be provided. Don’t miss out on the fun and you never know what you might learn along the way. This weeks tour: Clover Point Enjoy hearing about some of the history of this area as well as enjoy the beautiful views afforded by this popular vista. $5 everyone – light refreshments included. <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/walk-roll-craigdarroch-castle-grounds/> Volunteer with the Cook Street Village Activity Centre: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 411686097 | Weekly volunteer work sessions - Orchard & Community Garden Care | 2019-07-30 | 10:15 am | 2019-07-30 | 12:15 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Tuesday until August 28, 2019 | 2019-08-27 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190828T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-26 5:21 pm | The Welland Orchard needs weekly care, with tasks that vary throughout the season! Volunteers often help with weeding, fruit tree care and nursery maintenance. Join various community volunteers in caring for this special site! <https://www.facebook.com/events/1593704020763015/> |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |||
| 389147980 | Stuffed Animal Storytime and Sleepover | 2019-07-30 | 10:30 am | 2019-07-30 | 11:30 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-29 1:22 pm | For ages 3-5. Bring your favourite stuffed animal to the library for a storytime, then leave the stuffie at the library for a sleepover. We’ll have cameras set up to record any monkey business. Return the following day after 1:00 pm to pick up your furry friend and see the pictures. Registration begins June 27. Registration: <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/stuffed-animal-storytime-and-sleepover-3/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 412283622 | Free Tour: Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature | 2019-07-30 | 2:00 pm | 2019-07-30 | 2:45 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Tuesday and Saturday until January 7, 2020 | 2020-01-06 | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=TU,SA;UNTIL=20200107T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 3:14 pm | 2019-12-31 6:11 am | Every Tuesday and Saturday at 2:00pm, join our 45 minute guided tour. Learn about Robert’s evolution as an artist and hear personal stories behind the creation of his work. Public tours are free with your purchase of admission. No booking required, simply stop by the front desk and ask to join. We’d love to have you! <https://batemancentre.org/locations/bateman-foundation-gallery-of-nature/?pno=10> Volunteer with the Bateman Foundation: <https://batemancentre.org/volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 409148343 | 🛐 Cathedral Highlights Tour | 2019-07-30 | 2:30 pm | 2019-07-30 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Tuesday until August 7, 2019 | 2019-08-06 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190807T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:38 pm | 2019-08-06 2:41 pm | On the 45-minute highlights tours, led by trained docents, you will explore the art and artifacts of the glorious interior and hear the stories about the people and the history behind it. $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cathedral-highlights-tour-tickets-63011277427> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 413610411 | Radiant Yoga Flow in the Gallery | 2019-07-30 | 4:30 pm | 2019-07-30 | 5:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-29 11:00 am | Are you finding your body to be tight and rigid these days? Have you thought about doing yoga, but you just don’t know where to start? Then this short, sweet and FREE yoga series is for you! In this 5 session series you will: - Learn a full body yoga sequence you can start practicing at home - Learn to lengthen and strengthen each body part in safe and wise ways - Get experienced and professional support to begin your mindful yoga practice - Connect with new friends - Experience a welcoming, no-strings attached yoga community - Practice yoga in a beautiful artistic setting created for community There is limited space available, so register now to reserve your spot! Please bring your own yoga mat **Call/email to register: 250.721.6562 | <legacy@uvic.ca>** **<http://uvac.uvic.ca/events/index.html>** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 401407805 | Surfrider VI Beach Party Social! | 2019-07-30 | 5:00 pm | 2019-07-30 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Administrator | 2019-07-14 9:50 am | While one part of our mission is to protect our oceans, waves, and beaches through a powerful activist network, the other part is to ENJOY them! We invite you to our Surfrider Vancouver Island Beach Party Social at Gonzales Bay beach on July 30 from 5-9PM to do just that! South Island SUP\* will graciously be providing paddleboards and a fire ring, while we provide the eats and beats! All you need to bring are your sunnies, beloved beach blanket, and swimsuit if you're keen! Look out for our blue tent on the beach! We're stoked to see you there! \*If you are a 2019 Surfrider Foundation Vancouver Island member, you can get a 20% discount on SUP rentals, lessons and tours. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 384852864 | 🎈 Music in the Park - Hyacinth Park | 2019-07-30 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-30 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-24 2:41 pm | 2019-07-13 5:13 pm | Bring a blanket and a picnic and mingle with your neighbours and share an evening of music and dance. Face painting for kids and food available for purchase at this family friendly event. Music by Late Shift, playing classic rock from the 60’s to the 80’s. <https://www.facebook.com/events/628596154326838/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 401409809 | Connecting the Dots | 2019-07-30 | 6:30 pm | 2019-07-30 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Administrator | 2019-07-14 9:58 am | CONNECT CLIMATE CHAOS WITH MENTAL HEALTH, HOUSING AND RECONCILIATION The Community and Social Planning Council’s work “Can’t stay and Can’t leave” identified fear as a common experience of tenants in this region. Victoria’s high real estate prices mean young families who do buy in live with worrying debt loads. Forest fires, smoky summers, flooding and increasingly extreme weather frighten many of us. Many employers and unions are working to understand rising levels of anxiety and stress in their workplaces. What used to be seen as simple pleasures in life like a healthy breakfast or a visit with a loved one carry the complexity of associated high carbon footprints. Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT) has pledged to act together on housing and mental health through the lenses of Climate Change and Reconciliation. Sierra Club BC is a member of GVAT and we are committed to exploring the intersection of these issues. What do they have in common with each other? Can we make a new story out of their inter-connectivity? What might be the elements of that? How can we use this moment to strengthen our organizations and each other? How can we set each other and ourselves up to bring meaning and success in our day to day lives? WHEN July 15, 2019 at 11:30am - 1pm OR July 30, 2019 at 6:30 - 8pm WHERE Church of St John the Divine Lounge 1611 Quadra St Victoria, BC V8W 2L5 CONTACT Patty Lane · plane@patricialane.bc.ca · 250-598-3992 $15 donation to cover lunch or desserts. <https://www.facebook.com/events/523043011569629/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 387401224 | Cowlitz Black Bears | 2019-07-30 | 6:35 pm | 2019-07-30 | 10:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:56 am | THE BEARS COME OUT OF HIBERNATION! The Cowlitz Black Bears return to Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park after not making an appearance here in 2018. Get your tickets today to watch these two big predators go at it in Game one of a three-game series. DID YOU KNOW?: KIDS 12 and UNDER can get tickets for $1 off our regular prices for this and all games. Order on-line here or purchase at the office or at the gates! $13-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/cowlitz-black-bears/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 409758083 | Nureyev | 2019-07-30 | 7:00 pm | 2019-07-30 | 8:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 1, 2019 | 2019-08-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190801T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 8:50 am | 2019-07-24 8:51 am | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! This finely crafted, impeccably researched documentary feels not so much timely as eternal. To see what it was that made Rudolf Nureyev onstage such a furious and transporting poet-of-the-body is to be at once moved and awed. Nureyev presents a great deal of dance footage that has never been seen before, and it’s a thrill to behold; nothing tells Nureyev’s story half as well as simply staring at him in his prime (in pieces choreographed by Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, and Murray Lewis, among others, as well as older footage from his Russian days). He rose rapidly, becoming a star in the Kirov company. After Kruschev came to power, the Soviets took a risk in sending the Kirov Ballet to Paris. The 23-year-old Nureyev was a free spirit who didn’t want to be told what to do. From the moment he defected, the Western world was beset by Nureyev-mania. He transformed the ballet into a blazing erotic spectacle, coaxing the sexual subtext to the surface and setting it aflame. Nureyev delivers Nureyev’s life in all its ecstasy and tragedy. As a documentary, it’s not definitive, but it’s good enough to leave you thrilled and haunted by this man who, at the height of his artistry, seemed to leap off the earth and leave it behind. –Variety We do not sell tickets in advance. Our box office opens 40 minutes before each showtime. All prices include GST. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Interac. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 338528939 | BOOM X | 2019-07-30 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-30 | 9:45 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until August 19, 2019 | 2019-08-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190819T065959Z;BYDAY=TU,WE,TH | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-26 11:48 am | 2019-08-07 6:53 pm | Rick Miller’s multimedia masterpiece BOOM struck a chord with Belfry audiences in the summer of 2015. Picking up where BOOM left off – at Woodstock in 1969 – BOOM X tackles the music, culture and politics of Generation X. Surrounded by stunning visuals, Rick plays more than 100 famous people – musicians, celebrities, politicians – in his own story of growing up and trying to navigate the tangled legacy of the Baby Boom. Tickets starting at $18.05 Tickets and more information: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/boom-x/> Volunteer information: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 413621483 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | 2019-07-30 | 8:00 pm | 2019-07-30 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until August 12, 2019 | 2019-08-12 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190812T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-29 11:17 am | 2019-08-07 6:55 pm | *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*, winner of several Tony awards when it debuted in 1962, is the brainchild of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim and book-writers Bert Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Inspired by the farces of the ancient roman playwright Plautus, it tells the story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his master win the girl next door. With hit songs such as Everybody Ought to Have a Maid, Lovely, and of course Comedy Tonight. This classic musical is a perfect way to end your trip through the world of great classic theatre. $22.50 - $46.80 Tickets and more information: <http://bluebridgetheatre.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 409758592 | Nureyev | 2019-07-30 | 9:15 pm | 2019-07-30 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 1, 2019 | 2019-08-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190801T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 8:51 am | 2019-07-24 8:51 am | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! This finely crafted, impeccably researched documentary feels not so much timely as eternal. To see what it was that made Rudolf Nureyev onstage such a furious and transporting poet-of-the-body is to be at once moved and awed. Nureyev presents a great deal of dance footage that has never been seen before, and it’s a thrill to behold; nothing tells Nureyev’s story half as well as simply staring at him in his prime (in pieces choreographed by Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, and Murray Lewis, among others, as well as older footage from his Russian days). He rose rapidly, becoming a star in the Kirov company. After Kruschev came to power, the Soviets took a risk in sending the Kirov Ballet to Paris. The 23-year-old Nureyev was a free spirit who didn’t want to be told what to do. From the moment he defected, the Western world was beset by Nureyev-mania. He transformed the ballet into a blazing erotic spectacle, coaxing the sexual subtext to the surface and setting it aflame. Nureyev delivers Nureyev’s life in all its ecstasy and tragedy. As a documentary, it’s not definitive, but it’s good enough to leave you thrilled and haunted by this man who, at the height of his artistry, seemed to leap off the earth and leave it behind. –Variety We do not sell tickets in advance. Our box office opens 40 minutes before each showtime. All prices include GST. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Interac. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 414494275 | Indigenous Summer Arts Studio | 2019-07-31 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-31 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until September 14, 2019 | 2019-09-14 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190914T065959Z;BYDAY=WE,TH,FR | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-30 12:13 pm | 2019-08-07 6:51 pm | For years, visitors have come to appreciate the beautiful, historic Indigenous art inside the Royal BC Museum. Now, for the first time, you can meet some of the artists who are creating the Indigenous art of today outside the Royal BC Museum. Come visit our Indigenous Summer Arts Studio in Thunderbird Park and see a range of artistic practices including: carving (wood, bone), painting, cedar-bark weaving, wool weaving, beadwork, drum-making, jewelry engraving, leather/hide work, singing, storytelling, and textiles/sewing. Join us as emerging Indigenous artists and their mentors create, share, learn, network with peers and meet guests from around the world. Look for the large white tent with a wooden house-front façade (designed by Sarah Jim of the Tseycum First Nation) on the museum grounds in Thunderbird Park. Everyone’s welcome! Drop by for a casual visit with July’s artists: - Virgin Sampson (Painting) - Travis Peal (Carving) - Joslyn Williams (Carving) - Jesse Campbell (Painting) - Doug Lafortune (Painting) - Sarah Jim (Painting) - Tim Alfred (Carving) Interested in participating? Learn more and apply [here](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/first-nations/indigenous-collections-and-repatriation/calltoindigenousartists). We launched the Indigenous Arts program in part because of tremendous public interest in 2018’s on-site pole carving program. That summer, Indigenous artists Tom and Perry LaFortune carved a monumental pole at the Royal BC Museum, in partnership with the BC Ministry of Health and sponsored by TimberWest. More information: <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/indigenous-summer-arts-studio> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 413617492 | Legacy Art Gallery Downtown | 2019-07-31 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-31 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until October 24, 2019 | 2019-10-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191024T065959Z;BYDAY=WE,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-29 11:12 am | 2019-08-08 6:38 am | At the University of Victoria Legacy Art Galleries, art works to promote dialogue around issues that matter. Our exhibitions and programs activate research and learning through university and community collaborations. Free & open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday **June to August extended hours: We are open until 8 p.m. every Thursday in the summer! Check out our Thursday evening summer programming [here!](http://uvac.uvic.ca/events/index.html)** **<http://uvac.uvic.ca/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 412290562 | Drop-In: Long Pose Painting/Drawing Groups | 2019-07-31 | 10:00 am | 2019-07-31 | 12:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-27 3:31 pm | 2019-08-07 6:51 pm | 10 a.m.–noon, longer if there is demand with Male & Female models $11 for non-members and $9 for members. The model takes the same pose for three consecutive sessions. This way participants can do a 6-hour work, or shorter works. Participants can do a portrait of the model, if they wish. Materials: the only restriction is against turpentines, odourless or otherwise, because even the odourless turps release emissions that affect some people. For more information please call Sandra Levy at 250-658-3346, before 8 p.m. All attendees are eligible to win a **FREE** door prize gift certificate, courtesy of **[Opus Art Supplies](https://opusartsupplies.com/)** and **[Artworld](https://www.artworldsupplies.com)**! <http://www.xchangesgallery.org/home/dropin.htm> These are non-instructed sessions; all experience levels are welcome. It's a great place to meet other artists and hone your figurative skills in a supportive and creative environment. Drop-in sessions are held in the gallery. Drawing boards, donkeys, sculpture stands and coffee provided. Participants provide their own materials. For more information on the Wednesday sessions, call the contact number below. For general information, call Xchanges at 250-382-0442. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 340013925 | Memorial Park Music Fest: Bijoux du Bayou | 2019-07-31 | 12:00 pm | 2019-07-31 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-28 3:38 pm | 2019-05-01 9:18 am | Grab your shades, sunhats, and the whole family and join us again for the Memorial Park Music Fest - seven glorious summer evenings in Esquimalt featuring free live outdoor musical performances. This summertime favourite will again be held on Tuesday nights, June 26th – August 7th. This year, we'll create more amazing memories with our incredible lineup of old favourites and new performers. The Bobby Dazzler Band kicks off the season! The opening night concert features special guests at 5:30 p.m. and the Bobby Dazzler Band taking the stage at 6:30 p.m. All other concerts for the rest of the season will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your chairs and a picnic, and also plan on visiting one of our onsite local food vendors for a variety of multicultural snacks and beverages. More information: <https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/events-listing/calendar/opening-night-memorial-park-music-fest> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 415278790 | Drop-In: Life Drawing with Opus Staff | 2019-07-31 | 1:00 pm | 2019-07-31 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Monthly on the last Wednesday until October 31, 2019 | 2019-10-30 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191031T065959Z;BYDAY=-1WE | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:26 am | 2019-07-31 10:37 am | Our clothed model will move through a series of short poses ideal for gesture and contour drawing. This non-instructional session offers a casual intro to life drawing for beginners and a chance for more experienced artists to keep their skills sharp. Suggested materials you may wish to bring with you or purchase in-store: • Surface: sketchbook with hardcover, or newsprint and a drawing board • Materials: conte, charcoal, blending stump, markers or any portable materials that you enjoy working with. There will also be a limited number of drawing boards and easels available on a first come, first served basis. **No registration is required from this drop-in event.** **Wed, August 28, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Wed, September 25, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Wed, October 30, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM** **<https://opusartsupplies.com/events/life-drawing-with-opus-staff-2019-08-28/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 389138922 | Engineering: Design and Create | 2019-07-31 | 2:00 pm | 2019-07-31 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-29 1:05 pm | For ages 10-12. Engineering is all around us, from the roads we take to the smartphones we use. Join Engineers and Geoscientists BC for a hands-on activity which relates to engineering. Registration begins June 27. Registration: <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/engineering-design-and-create-2/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 401385431 | Learn to DJ: A women, femme, & trans focused workshop | 2019-07-31 | 5:00 pm | 2019-07-31 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-07-14 9:36 am | FX Productions in collaboration with VILA Presents learn to dj. A workshop for Victoria's women, femme and trans community to skill share and learn the art of mixing sweet tracks. Serato~CDJ~Vinyl Facilitators: DJ eXtreme Angel (VIC) ~ https://soundcloud.com/ashleymhowe DJ SKYDOG (VAN) ~ https://soundcloud.com/604skydog Lisa Frank (VAN) ~ https://soundcloud.com/lisafrank $15-$25 sliding scale Location: Intrepid Theatre Club 1609 Blanshard St, Victoria, BC V8W 2J5 Time: 5-8 pm \*\*\*with after party info coming soon\*\*\* This event is located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen people, known also as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We respectfully acknowledge our placement on these lands as white settlers is a function of ongoing white supremacist and colonizing processes on these territories and in so-called Canada. As such we aim to prioritize accessibility to Indigenous and Black POC community members who wish to attend the workshop. All ages event. No experience required. Accessibility: The Intrepid Theatre Club is wheelchair accessible and has two gender inclusive washrooms. To reserve your place in the workshop or for more info contact FX @: effexx.productions@gmail.com |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363540721 | Picnic in the Gardens | 2019-07-31 | 5:00 pm | 2019-07-31 | 8:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-29 10:22 am | The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you. The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games – it will be a wonderful evening. <https://hcp.ca/event/may-picnic-night-2/> If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a **Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles**. Classes run from **5:30pm – 7:30pm**. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot – 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group. Volunteer with The HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 409746017 | Free Trip to Egypt | 2019-07-31 | 5:30 pm | 2019-07-31 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 2, 2019 | 2019-08-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190802T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 8:30 am | A Canadian-Muslim entrepreneur asks a diverse group of Trump supporters to do the unthinkable—to befriend the people they fear the most on a free trip to Cairo. 89% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “An effectively moving effort…some truly poignant moments.” Kimber Myers, The LA Times “An emotional rollercoaster ride…I laughed and cried…” MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/free-trip-to-egypt/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 372084786 | Eventide Music Series: Actors, In Mirrors, Prince Shima & Redress | 2019-07-31 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-31 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-09 8:33 am | Join us for free live music in Centennial Square every Wednesday night all summer! This series features an eclectic lineup of artists from Victoria’s independent music scene plus some touring artists thrown in the mix. A food vendor and a licensed beverage area complement these all-ages outdoor events. This week features: ACTORS (Vancouver) <https://actors.bandcamp.com/> In Mirrors (Vancouver / LA) Prince Shima <https://princeshima.bandcamp.com/> Redress <https://redresss.bandcamp.com/> <https://eventidevictoria.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 409137264 | VEC Workparty! | 2019-07-31 | 6:00 pm | 2019-07-31 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:13 pm | Join us again for some fun and pitch in on the work that is transforming this space! We be at it from 6pm to 10pm, and will have tasks to suit many interests and skill levels - pick up a paintbrush, screwdriver, hammer, or a coffee/pint, and help make this place smell, look, and sound better. We'll have a drink on the house for all those pitching in. \------------------ SOME THINGS WE'RE HOPING TO ACCOMPLISH \- prepping and painting various surfaces \- reno tasks behind the bar \- various plumbing/electrical/building tasks \- mount a new sound baffling panel \- deep cleaning \- a never-ending list of more things that will improve this non-profit venue and community space \------------------ For questions regarding accessibility, please contact <VictoriaEventCentre@gmail.com> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 387401225 | Cowlitz Black Bears | 2019-07-31 | 6:35 pm | 2019-07-31 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-27 9:43 am | 2019-06-27 9:56 am | THE BEARS ARE BACK! After a one year absence, the Cowlitz Black Bears return for the second of a three-game set against the HarbourCats. WINNING WEDNESDAYS! It’s Wednesday, so that means select beer and cider products will be on sale for just $5 each, as Winning Wednesdays returns! Have a beverage or three (but please drink responsibly), as the ‘Cats battle the Bears in game two of their three-game set. LOOKING FOR A COOL TICKET UPGRADE? Consider purchasing our Campbell Club Seats, padded seats located in the first four rows of the Grandstand (Section 10) with food and beverage service to the first TWO rows. Order here for just $25 per ticket! $13-$25 <https://harbourcats.com/event/cowlitz-black-bears-2/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 409151188 | VS at Christ Church Cathedral | 2019-07-31 | 7:30 pm | 2019-07-31 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:42 pm | The Victoria Symphony returns to Christ Church Cathedral for another summer of breathtaking acoustics and majestic surroundings. Enjoy orchestral favourites in a venue like no other. Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor Borodin - In the Steppes of Central Asia Tchiakovsky - Waltz from Serenade for Strings Tchikovsky - Symphony No. 4 $25 <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/vs-at-christ-church-2019-christ-church-cathedral> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 409752096 | Pavarotti | 2019-07-31 | 7:45 pm | 2019-07-31 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 1, 2019 | 2019-08-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190801T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 8:42 am | Ron Howard pulls back the curtain on the life and career of Luciano Pavarotti, from his humble beginnings as a schoolteacher to his meteoric rise as the world’s most famous tenor. Certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “The singer’s optimism is contagious, and his schoolboy-like wonder is jubilant. There’s a lot to smile at here.” Ken Jaworowski, The NYTimes “Howard adopts a no-muss-no-fuss tone of benevolent civility that feels like a legitimate way to go, keeping Pavarotti’s identity as a singer front and center.” Owen Gleiberman, Variety $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/pavarotti/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 413617722 | Legacy Art Gallery Downtown | 2019-08-01 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-01 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-29 11:12 am | 2019-07-29 11:13 am | At the University of Victoria Legacy Art Galleries, art works to promote dialogue around issues that matter. Our exhibitions and programs activate research and learning through university and community collaborations. Free & open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday **June to August extended hours: We are open until 8 p.m. every Thursday in the summer! Check out our Thursday evening summer programming [here!](http://uvac.uvic.ca/events/index.html)** **<http://uvac.uvic.ca/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 415286582 | Drop-In: Pouring Pop-Up Demo with Opus Victoria | 2019-08-01 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-01 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Daily until August 6, 2019 | 2019-08-05 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190806T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:39 am | Acrylic pours are a fun and easy way to get started in abstract painting, creating fluid patterns governed by chance and guided by you! Drop by and try your hand at a letting colours pour, drip, and move across the canvas to create one-of-a-kind works of art. Whether you’ve never painted before or are an experienced artist, this is a great chance to try something new! No need to register for this demonstration, simply come by anytime during the time frame that works best for you! <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/pouring-pop-up-demo-with-opus-victoria/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 369971642 | Museum Happy Hour: Garden Party | 2019-08-01 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-01 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-06 1:42 pm | 2019-06-06 1:45 pm | Join us for food, music and games at this prohibition-era garden party to celebrate BC Day and the 125th anniversary of the BC Archives. $10 This is a 19+ only event. Valid photo ID is required for entry. To ensure the safety of our guests and museum collections alike, Security will conduct ID, bag and spot checks at the entrance. Prohibited items include any controlled substance, alcohol (not purchased at the event) and dangerous items. Any items not permitted at the event will be collected at the door prior to entry. The Royal BC Museum will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items. Tickets and more information: <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108027/museum-happy-hour-garden-party> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416394235 | Drop-In: Fitness in the Park | 2019-08-01 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-01 | 7:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Friday until August 30, 2019 | 2019-08-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190830T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 6:10 pm | Enjoy a total body workout in the beautiful outdoors! Join us Thursdays in July & August at Oaklands Park for a different workout each week. Dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. Suitable for all fitness levels. [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Oaklands-Community-Association-113297908723315/) or check our website for weekly schedule. August 1 – Pilates with Melanie\* from [Wellness with Melanie](https://www.facebook.com/wellnesswithmelanie/) August 8 – Hatha Yoga with Lisa\* August 15 – Bootcamp with Yvonne August 22 – Flow Yoga with Sarah\* August 29 – Yogalates with Nicole\* from [Ocean Holistics-mind body spirit healing](https://www.facebook.com/OceanHolistics/) \*please bring a yoga mat if you have one, we will have some complimentary mats available <http://oaklandscommunitycentre.com/recreation/adults> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 397339719 | Fringe & Fluevog Benefit Party and Program Launch | 2019-08-01 | 6:30 pm | 2019-08-01 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 9:46 am | Join us at the Victoria John Fluevog Shoes store on August 1st, 6:30 – 8:30pm to grab a hot-off-the-press Fringe program guide and get a stylish new pair of shoes (or two!). Free entry, and everyone who stops by will be entered in a draw to win a Fringe 5-Show Pass. This is a Fringe benefit party and 50% of the shoe sales go to Intrepid Theatre. It’s a casual event, stop by anytime between 6:30 and 8:30, browse the Fluevog collection, pick-up a program, and toast to the Fringe! Special thanks to the Victoria John Fluevog Shoes store & staff for hosting this charity event for Intrepid Theatre. <https://www.facebook.com/events/445450339575363/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 401340480 | Pavarotti | 2019-08-01 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-01 | 8:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:49 am | At first glance, director Ron Howard does not seem the ideal candidate to make a documentary on Italy’s international operatic sensation, the man with the voice from God, Luciano Pavarotti. Initial impressions, however, can be deceptive, and Howard turns out to be a natural choice to direct this warm, emotional and completely involving film about the celebrated tenor. Pavarotti, who died in 2007 at age 71, was celebrated like no tenor since Enrico Caruso, accounting for more than 100 million albums sold. There are 53 new interviews in total, including the singer’s first wife, three adult daughters, as well as his second wife. Also on camera are celebrated fellow musicians including Lang Lang, Zubin Mehta, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, as well as Bono, one of the pop singers Pavarotti collaborated with late in his career. Howard has also rounded up a range of fascinating performance footage from earlier in Pavarotti’s career, some of which is quite startling. Not surprisingly, “Pavarotti” features numerous arias, and though Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” a personal favorite, is sung a lot, the most moving segment we hear is Cavaradossi’s wrenching final aria in the composer’s “Tosca,” sung when the tenor himself was coming to grips with his own mortality. --Los Angeles Times “Pavarotti's larger-than-life personality shines in almost every scene. The singer's optimism is contagious, and his schoolboy-like wonder is jubilant. There's a lot to smile at here.” --New York Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 396737838 | 🏳️🌈 Draglesque: Summer Slammer | 2019-08-01 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-01 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-08 6:32 pm | 2019-07-13 5:08 pm | Join the Misfits of Draglesque as they debut this wet and wild show featuring local artists. Combining the talents of both drag and burlesque this performance is sure to tantalize all appetites. Starring: \*Ada Rawl \*Flora Fawn \*Kim Union \*and The Misfits of Draglesque! This show is taking place on the territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples who are known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. We strive to work toward decolonization as we live, create, and build community together. Please note that this event is a safe space; included, but not limited to, gender inclusive bathrooms. Don’t forget to bring a towel 💦🌈 $15 Tickets: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/draglesque-summer-slammer-tickets-64407106389> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 364561223 | Swing Dance in the Square | 2019-08-01 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-01 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:34 pm | Join the Swing Dance Association as they jive and boogey! Beginners’ lesson followed by a social dance. All ages, bodies and abilities are welcome, and no partner or previous dance experience is necessary. | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 409820496 | Bard Across The Bridge: Two Gentlemen of Verona | 2019-08-01 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-01 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until August 4, 2019 | 2019-08-04 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190804T065959Z;BYDAY=TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 10:07 am | 2019-07-24 10:10 am | Festival favourite Christopher Weddell (*Romeo & Juliet* 2015, *Pericles* 2018) brings us a rollicking “la dolce vita” rom-com that celebrates youth, impulsivity, bad decisions, and unexpected endings — plus a dog! Tickets to the 2019 season of the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival will be available at the door. Our onsite box office will open at 12:30pm for matinees, and 6:30pm for evening performances. The gates will open and seating will begin at 1:00pm for matinees, and 7:00pm for evening performances. Matinee performances begin at 1:30pm and evening performances begin at 7:30pm. ## SINGLE TICKETS Adults **$26** Seniors (65+) **$21** Students (With Valid ID) **$21** ## FESTIVAL SEASON TICKETS (One ticket to each show) Adults **$48** Seniors (65+) **$38** Students (With Valid ID) **$38** Children 12 and under are free! Shakespeareance card: **$120** (6-show punch card) ***Our half-price tickets are on sale from now until the beginning of the season (or until we sell out!).*** *To encourage audiences to attend our performances in the first two weeks of the festival, we offer a special promotional ticket price of $13, available only if purchased in advance of the Festival at various markets and festivals around town or at Ivy's Bookstore and The Papery.* ***For a full schedule of our market and community event appearances, click below.*** [2019 Market Schedule](http://www.vicshakespeare.com/community) <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/2019twogents> Volunteer with the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival: <http://www.vicshakespeare.com/volunteer> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 401340481 | Pavarotti | 2019-08-01 | 9:15 pm | 2019-08-01 | 11:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:49 am | At first glance, director Ron Howard does not seem the ideal candidate to make a documentary on Italy’s international operatic sensation, the man with the voice from God, Luciano Pavarotti. Initial impressions, however, can be deceptive, and Howard turns out to be a natural choice to direct this warm, emotional and completely involving film about the celebrated tenor. Pavarotti, who died in 2007 at age 71, was celebrated like no tenor since Enrico Caruso, accounting for more than 100 million albums sold. There are 53 new interviews in total, including the singer’s first wife, three adult daughters, as well as his second wife. Also on camera are celebrated fellow musicians including Lang Lang, Zubin Mehta, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, as well as Bono, one of the pop singers Pavarotti collaborated with late in his career. Howard has also rounded up a range of fascinating performance footage from earlier in Pavarotti’s career, some of which is quite startling. Not surprisingly, “Pavarotti” features numerous arias, and though Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” a personal favorite, is sung a lot, the most moving segment we hear is Cavaradossi’s wrenching final aria in the composer’s “Tosca,” sung when the tenor himself was coming to grips with his own mortality. --Los Angeles Times “Pavarotti's larger-than-life personality shines in almost every scene. The singer's optimism is contagious, and his schoolboy-like wonder is jubilant. There's a lot to smile at here.” --New York Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 415350868 | Festival Friday at Opus Victoria! | 2019-08-02 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-02 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 12:33 pm | Join Opus Victoria in celebrating Festival Friday! Come by and try out face and body painting and henna. Witness a giant pour and watch live painting! Cool off from the heat with watermelon and lemonade and celebrate the summer season! <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/festival-friday-at-opus-victoria/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 414490956 | Royal BC Museum Food Truck Festival | 2019-08-02 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-02 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Friday and Saturday until September 1, 2019 | 2019-09-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190901T065959Z;BYDAY=FR,SA | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-30 12:07 pm | 2019-07-30 12:08 pm | Put your hunger in park and visit the Royal BC Museum’s back courtyard to enjoy an amazing selection of food trucks and carts. Fill your tank with some of Victoria’s tastiest grub, from DeadBeetz, Rolling Reef, Puerto Vallarta Amigos, The Love Perogy, Wild West BBQ Salmon and Yummy Truck, plus beer and wine from Truffles Catering. Stay to enjoy our warm and welcoming eating area, with plenty of comfy outdoor seating for dining in the sunshine and a tent for drizzly days. Truck on over soon! Planning a group lunch? To pre-order for 15 or more people, please contact the food truck of your choice below: - [DeadBeetz](mailto:chefkhill@gmail.com) - [Rolling Reef](mailto:thereefrestaurant@shaw.ca) - [Puerto Vallarta Amigos](mailto:info@pvamigos.com) - [The Love Perogy](mailto:theloveperogy@hotmail.com) - [Yummy Truck](mailto:https://www.yummytruck.info/) \*Pre-orders must be received a minimum of two days in advance of your visit. More information: <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/plan-your-visit/eat-and-drink> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 416209175 | Noon Meditation | 2019-08-02 | 12:15 pm | 2019-08-02 | 12:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Monday, Wednesday and Friday until August 31, 2019 | 2019-08-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190831T065959Z;BYDAY=MO,WE,FR | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-08-01 12:31 pm | 2019-08-07 6:52 pm | 30 MINUTES TO INNER PEACE Take half an hour at lunchtime to relax, refresh and de-stress. Cultivate inner peace through a guided practice and enjoy the rest of your day with an inspired and positive mind. With regular practice these meditations help us to experience mental clarity, a sense of well-being, and increased love and compassion for others. **Suitable for everyone!** These guided meditations are practical methods to improve the quality of our lives through meditation and Buddhist teachings. <https://meditateinvictoria.org/noon-meditation-summer/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 416283076 | ♿ Intro to Dungeons and Dragons for Persons with Disabilities | 2019-08-02 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-02 | 4:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Friday until August 17, 2019 | 2019-08-16 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190817T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 2:36 pm | 2019-08-01 2:37 pm | Are you interested in going on an adventure? This August, the VDRC will once again be hosting our popular INTRO TO DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES peer support group! August 2nd, 9th and 16th. 1:00 - 4:00 pm 817A Fort Street Come join our merry group of wizards, bards, and thieves and learn all the fundamentals of this fun tabletop role-playing game. We will work with you to figure out how to adapt the game to suit your play style! Meet new people, flex your problem solving muscles and raid a goblin infested dungeon for some shiny loot! For more information or to register, you can reach our Peer Support Coordinator at 250-595-0044 ext. 112 or peersupport@drcvictoria.com. Please note that space will be limited, so if you are interested in joining, best to do so soon. Also note that attendance of the August 2nd session is required in order to attend the August 9th and 16th sessions. A very special thanks to our awesome sponsors for this group, Replik8 Studios and The Vorpal Gnome |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 386466381 | Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies | 2019-08-02 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-02 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 6, 2019 | 2019-08-06 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190806T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-26 9:15 am | 2019-07-31 8:51 am | From Academy Award-nominated director Larry Weinstein comes a frank and unsettling depiction of a subject everyone claims to be too smart to fall prey to—propaganda. A word reserved to describe the mechanics of political dictatorships, propaganda now looms large in our digital age as it coerces hearts and minds through Twitter, fake news, and the spread of misinformation. For anyone who thinks they’re too clever to be tricked, think again: would you *really* know propaganda if you saw it? Featuring some of the most controversial political artists of our time such as China’s Ai Weiwei, Shepard Fairey (creator of Barack Obama’s 2008 “Hope” poster), and Canada’s own Kent Monkman, *Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies* is the definitive documentary on the effective and disturbing reality of propaganda in our time. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/propaganda-the-art-of-selling-lies/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 401340482 | Pavarotti | 2019-08-02 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-02 | 8:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:49 am | At first glance, director Ron Howard does not seem the ideal candidate to make a documentary on Italy’s international operatic sensation, the man with the voice from God, Luciano Pavarotti. Initial impressions, however, can be deceptive, and Howard turns out to be a natural choice to direct this warm, emotional and completely involving film about the celebrated tenor. Pavarotti, who died in 2007 at age 71, was celebrated like no tenor since Enrico Caruso, accounting for more than 100 million albums sold. There are 53 new interviews in total, including the singer’s first wife, three adult daughters, as well as his second wife. Also on camera are celebrated fellow musicians including Lang Lang, Zubin Mehta, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, as well as Bono, one of the pop singers Pavarotti collaborated with late in his career. Howard has also rounded up a range of fascinating performance footage from earlier in Pavarotti’s career, some of which is quite startling. Not surprisingly, “Pavarotti” features numerous arias, and though Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” a personal favorite, is sung a lot, the most moving segment we hear is Cavaradossi’s wrenching final aria in the composer’s “Tosca,” sung when the tenor himself was coming to grips with his own mortality. --Los Angeles Times “Pavarotti's larger-than-life personality shines in almost every scene. The singer's optimism is contagious, and his schoolboy-like wonder is jubilant. There's a lot to smile at here.” --New York Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 412281187 | Achille’s Bellybutton - Jasmine Wright, Kai Choufour | 2019-08-02 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-02 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 3:06 pm | Opening reception: Friday, August 2, 7-10pm Viewing: August 3-4, 12-5pm The term “Achilles heel” refers to an entity's singular weakness. This idea, melded with the fact that our bellybutton is our original source of life; our connection to our Mother, and by extension, Mother Nature. Coupled with the association between stomachs and smaller strands of eating habits, such as; allergies, appetites and preferences. We continue along this wave into cuisines, tradition, distribution, global food production, and waste. All together, Achille's Bellybutton attempts to state that our collective appetite, gluttony and greed is our downfall. <http://ministryofcasualliving.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 401401751 | Victoria Iranian/Persian Cultural Society Fun Raising Party Vol .II | 2019-08-02 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-02 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 9:41 am | 2019-07-14 9:41 am | Victoria Iranian/Persian Cultural Society invites you to join us and celebrate summer in the FUN Raising Party Vol.II An all-night dance party ft. DJ HoZay you won't want to miss ! Tickets: [Online](https://www.eventyab.com/events/view?id=MzkxMzQ3MjU5OTczODI5MTc4NDI1MDIyMTk%3D) $15, At the door: $20 <https://www.facebook.com/events/2217881441598273/> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 415204951 | Maiden | 2019-08-02 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-02 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 8, 2019 | 2019-08-08 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190808T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-31 8:49 am | 2019-08-07 6:53 pm | The triumphant **true story** of Tracy Edwards, a **24-year old cook** who captained the **world’s first all-female** **crew** to enter the **Whitbread Round the World competition** in 1989. **99% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes** “ ”Maiden” makes sense of her journey and tells a story whose tidal waves were felt far beyond the deck of her ship.” Adam Graham, *Detroit News* $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/maiden/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 344794431 | ViVa Latin Fest Fiesta & Salsa Class | 2019-08-02 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-03 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-04 8:57 am | 2019-07-31 9:03 am | This year ViVa Latin Fest will start on the Friday night and carry-on until early Sunday morning! A full weekend of amazing entertainment. Last year more than 2500 people celebrated the Latin culture with us at Centennial Square. New this year: the festival will start with a Latin Fiesta at V lounge on Aug 2nd with your favorite latin Dj's, 8pm-1am. \*Cover $10 - V lounge is 19+ Free Salsa Class 8pm | party from 9pm till 1am <https://victorialatinfest.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 400774175 | The Waterman’s Daughter | 2019-08-02 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-02 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 11:53 am | This one-woman multi-media musical drama focuses in on the life of an unconventional and original woman named Lilyan Stratton Corbin(1882-1929), an author, actress, and philanthropist, and the namesake of the Corbin Library, in her hometown of Crisfield, MD. Details and personal opinions will be shared in songs, images, stories and letters by envious younger sister Rose on their illiterate/ impoverished childhood, Lil’ running away 16, that time Rose had a speech at Lilyans celebrity marriage to film star Frank Campeau, and the big talk in their small fishing town, when Lilyans book called “Reno” came out about her divorce in 1917. $10 cash only at the door More information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/watermansdaughter/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 349932357 | 🎈 Creatures of the Summer Night | 2019-08-02 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-02 | 9:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Saturday until August 24, 2019 | 2019-08-24 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190824T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-10 10:22 am | 2019-07-13 5:11 pm | Check out Swan Lake’s nightlife! Sharpen your senses to look for owls, bats and other nocturnal animals. Using a grab bag of tricks, we’ll discover how these animals are adapted to their nocturnal life as well as take a guided evening walk down to the lake in the search for nighttime creatures. Suitable for families with children over 6 years. **Cost:** $9 each for Sanctuary members / $10 each Non-Members. **Registration begins May 1, 2019.** Call 250-479-0211 to register or stop by the nature house to register in person, pre-registration required <http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/special-events.php> Volunteer with the Nature Sanctuary: <http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/volunteer.php> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 401340483 | Pavarotti | 2019-08-02 | 9:15 pm | 2019-08-02 | 11:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:50 am | At first glance, director Ron Howard does not seem the ideal candidate to make a documentary on Italy’s international operatic sensation, the man with the voice from God, Luciano Pavarotti. Initial impressions, however, can be deceptive, and Howard turns out to be a natural choice to direct this warm, emotional and completely involving film about the celebrated tenor. Pavarotti, who died in 2007 at age 71, was celebrated like no tenor since Enrico Caruso, accounting for more than 100 million albums sold. There are 53 new interviews in total, including the singer’s first wife, three adult daughters, as well as his second wife. Also on camera are celebrated fellow musicians including Lang Lang, Zubin Mehta, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, as well as Bono, one of the pop singers Pavarotti collaborated with late in his career. Howard has also rounded up a range of fascinating performance footage from earlier in Pavarotti’s career, some of which is quite startling. Not surprisingly, “Pavarotti” features numerous arias, and though Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” a personal favorite, is sung a lot, the most moving segment we hear is Cavaradossi’s wrenching final aria in the composer’s “Tosca,” sung when the tenor himself was coming to grips with his own mortality. --Los Angeles Times “Pavarotti's larger-than-life personality shines in almost every scene. The singer's optimism is contagious, and his schoolboy-like wonder is jubilant. There's a lot to smile at here.” --New York Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416076044 | Music, Art and Tea in the Court | 2019-08-03 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-03 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 9:07 am | Tickets $15 adv: Available in store at Jagasilk or online at: [http://bit.ly/303AVHL](https://bit.ly/303AVHL) Raven Baroque Orchestra and Sister Speak in the Nootka Court courtyard. Indigenous artists live painting in the upper court. Fresh maccha milling in the teabar powering ice maccha drinks. These are just some of the entertainment, art and culture being presented at JagaSilk Music, Eagle Feather Gallery and Reso Nation’s 2019 “Music Tea and Art in the Court” to be held Saturday, Aug 3 from 12pm to 5pm (inside Nootka Court at 633 Courtney St, Victoria BC) Admission will be $15 and include performances from Los Angeles CA’s Sister Speak, a folk indie world project of BC born Sherri Anne. Sister Speak has opened for Ziggy Marley, Air Supply and Xavier Rudd, and have just released their second studio album. Also performing will be the Big Weee, a bluegrass folk duo, one half from Victoria favourite Children of Celebrities, as well as Truth and Dolphin, who will be performing their brand of folk poetry funk. The Raven Baroque Orchestra will headline, performing in period costumes and showcasing a spectrum of Baroque composers Bach, Corelli, Handel, Marin Marais, Valentini and Vivaldi. In the upper courtyard, Eagle Feather Art Gallery will be hosting an inspired group of Indigenous Artists as they create artwork to the music and the tea. Lon French is a Haida graphic artist whose artwork has recently been chosen by the Artists Against Racism organization's Eagles Rising campaign, Nelson McCarty is an Interior Salish wood carver who recently had his carving of twenty-two talking sticks selected as gifts for the BC First Nations conference, while Suzanne Page is a Plains Cree artist and ceramics instructor with her art that uses traditional motifs and historical photos showcased in art galleries across Western Canada. Also creating art live to music and tea will be Doug LaFortune, a master Coast Salish artist and wood sculptor, whose totem poles are displayed both nationally and internationally. Andrea Fritz will be contributing work as a Coast Salish artist and art teacher, her medium being acrylic paintings, serigraphs and digital prints. We are excited to have Gus Frenchy as well, a Coast Salish graphic artist who learned from master Coast Salish artists Joe Wilson and Luke Marston and was selected for a group art exhibit at the Robert Bateman Centre. The event is to celebrate original music, indigenous art and fresh milled tea, with all donations to the Nana Foundation Animal Charity. The foundation helped JagaSilk owners Jared and Miyuki save their cat Jaga (the namesake of the company) back in 2005, and they hope to “give back to this beautiful organization to support the many lives they save”. Family Friendly Event! Partial Proceeds go to The Nana Foundation. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 344789710 | ViVa Victoria Latin Fest 2019 | 2019-08-03 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-03 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-04 8:46 am | 2019-07-31 8:58 am | By popular demand we are excited and proud to bring back the biggest Latin Festival in Victoria for a second year! This year ViVa Latin Fest will start on the Friday night and carry-on until early Sunday morning! A full weekend of amazing entertainment. Last year more than 2500 people celebrated the Latin culture with us at Centennial Square. New this year: the festival will start with a Latin Fiesta at V lounge on Aug 2nd with your favorite latin Dj's, 8pm-1am. \*Cover $10 - V lounge is 19+ On August 3rd, a jammed pack 5 hours of non-stop live music, dance performances and entertainment at Centennial Square 12-5pm. \*No entry fee. All ages. The Festival will then close with a live band performance on August 3rd in the evening at V Lounge. 8p-2am. \*Cover $10 - V lounge is 19+ Many surprises to be announced. You do not want to miss it. For more information: Contact Moses Del Olmo @ 250-213-2198 or Daniela Latiff @ 778-677-1222 Please share and invite all your friends and family. <https://victorialatinfest.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 400822747 | $3 Movie Matinee: Moonstruck | 2019-08-03 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-03 | 3:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-13 1:36 pm | 2019-07-14 8:56 am | Enjoy the movie, popcorn and beverage for just $3! We will show two movies at 1 pm on the last Saturday of each month. Call or come by the Centre to check out our upcoming Movie titles. 250-384-6542 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/3-movie-matinee-to-be-announced-2018-08-04-2018-12-15/all/> Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 381720222 | Wonderment Festival Weekend: Free All-Ages Daytime Programming | 2019-08-03 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-03 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-20 5:38 pm | On August 3rd, we enter a brand new outdoor venue, the West Bridge Plaza. This is a waterfront plateau on the south side of the new Johnson Street Bridge, on the Songhees side, and features a tiered seating area and ample space. As an urban square, we felt it more appropriate for beat-oriented chillout music: trip-hop, downtempo and dub. This event will feature Vancouver's Pete Grove of Woodwork Recordings, Jules Chaz (who released an album on Mathew Jonson's Wagon Repair label), Psychic Pollution, OKPK, Cascadia Sound and JVZ. This event will run from 1pm to 7pm. <https://gcems.ca/project/wonderment-2018-live-ambient-music-in-victoria-public-parks/> If you'd like to help out with any of our summer events, we would appreciate the volunteer assistance. Email us a <gcems@gcems.ca> to get involved. |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 413612489 | Choreographic Lab Showing | 2019-08-03 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-03 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-29 11:03 am | One of the highlights of the summer season! Dance Victoria presents a public showing of the best works emerging from this year’s intensive Choreographic Lab. Saturday, August 3, 2019 5:00 pm — 7:00pm Dance Victoria Studios 2750 Quadra Street Limited space. RSVP to <rsvp@dancevictoria.com> A company of eight dancers, three choreographers and two choreographic mentors. Since Monday, July 22, this collection of exciting artists have been making new work each and every day based on tasks the mentors give to the choreographers after daily class. The work is shared and critiqued at 5:00 pm each day. On August 3, the choreographers will be sharing their strongest work with you. Following the performance, join us in the lower lobby for a reception where you can meet and mingle with the artists. Dance Victoria is pleased to offer this experience for free, but we are also very happy to receive donations at the event to assist in defraying the costs of this impactful program. Dance Victoria gratefully acknowledges support from: RBC Emerging Arts program, Jawl Bundon LLP, D’Ambrosio Architecture + Urbanism, and Canada Council for the Arts. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2149860045125721/> |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 417642809 | Saturday Patio Barbeque at Bart's Pub | 2019-08-03 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-03 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Sunday until September 8, 2019 | 2019-09-08 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190908T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 10:35 am | Saturday Patio Barbeque at Bart's Pub starting at 6:pm. We'll host delicious rotating menus each week of all your favourite grilled meats, side dishes, and summer fresh vegetables! $20+tax Weather permitting. Stay tuned for updates and our first Fresh Sheet! Thank-you for visiting [bartholomewspub.com](http://bartholomewspub.com/)! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 401340484 | Pavarotti | 2019-08-03 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-03 | 8:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:50 am | At first glance, director Ron Howard does not seem the ideal candidate to make a documentary on Italy’s international operatic sensation, the man with the voice from God, Luciano Pavarotti. Initial impressions, however, can be deceptive, and Howard turns out to be a natural choice to direct this warm, emotional and completely involving film about the celebrated tenor. Pavarotti, who died in 2007 at age 71, was celebrated like no tenor since Enrico Caruso, accounting for more than 100 million albums sold. There are 53 new interviews in total, including the singer’s first wife, three adult daughters, as well as his second wife. Also on camera are celebrated fellow musicians including Lang Lang, Zubin Mehta, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, as well as Bono, one of the pop singers Pavarotti collaborated with late in his career. Howard has also rounded up a range of fascinating performance footage from earlier in Pavarotti’s career, some of which is quite startling. Not surprisingly, “Pavarotti” features numerous arias, and though Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” a personal favorite, is sung a lot, the most moving segment we hear is Cavaradossi’s wrenching final aria in the composer’s “Tosca,” sung when the tenor himself was coming to grips with his own mortality. --Los Angeles Times “Pavarotti's larger-than-life personality shines in almost every scene. The singer's optimism is contagious, and his schoolboy-like wonder is jubilant. There's a lot to smile at here.” --New York Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 409053499 | Performance Lab Showcase | 2019-08-03 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-03 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 11:54 am | Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/performance-lab-showcase-tickets-65566004685> Impulse presents the inaugural participants of its Performance Lab Residency Program. After 40 hours of exploration and studio time, these three interdisciplinary companies will share their latest works-in-development at 8 PM on August 3rd, 2019. PARTICIPANTS: The Wonderheads Christmas Carol Known across North America for their whimsical full-mask, silent, physical theatre performances, create work that has been compared to watching a living cartoon. Kate Braidwood and Andrew Phoenix, the dynamic duo behind the magical masks that give the company its name, will present their work on their full-face mask version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. <https://www.wonderheads.com/> Broken Rhythms Victoria’s Whirlpool a local dance company created to showcase the unique style of rhythmical contemporary, will present Whirlpool. This solo work by Artistic Director Dyana Sonik-Henderson explores the connection between body, mind, agency, production and autonomy. Themes of feminism, social messaging, and physical and emotional health are woven throughout. <https://brokenrhythmsvictoria.com/> Impulse Theatre’s how to pull your heart out through your throat An exciting and visceral “how-to” guide about accessing unguarded authenticity. Starting with three creatures in a vat of tar digging into the deep reaches of their own vulnerability, the experience expands to explore questions of identity, self-creation, and the need to be seen sincerely. [www.impulsetheatre.ca](http://www.impulsetheatre.ca) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 415213899 | ViVa Latin Fest Fiesta Live Salsa Concert | 2019-08-03 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-04 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 9:04 am | Live Salsa Concert with a 7 piece band Wasakaka All Stars & Paula Zerpa Dj Pachanguero Latin mixes by Dj Pachaguero Cover $10.00 Tickets for sale soon... Party from 9pm till 2am Free Parking, Fully license Night Club, 19+ event. <https://www.facebook.com/events/363957017638018/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 408969953 | 🏳️🌈 Fetishize This! | 2019-08-03 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-04 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 9:43 am | A good ol' fashioned kink show featuring local LGBTQ+ artists operating on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen-speaking, Esquimalt, Songhees and WSÁNEĆ people. Hosted by Occult brother Eddi Licious. \*\*Venue is 100% wheelchair accessible\*\* Performances by: Eddi Licious Henrietta Dubét Kim Union Ada Rawl Kibbles n Bits Honey Dewme Luna Lush more TBA! $13 at the door or online: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fetishize-this-tickets-65492589097> Doors: 9pm, Showtime: 11pm, fetish costume contest at halftime! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 401340485 | Pavarotti | 2019-08-03 | 9:15 pm | 2019-08-03 | 11:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:50 am | At first glance, director Ron Howard does not seem the ideal candidate to make a documentary on Italy’s international operatic sensation, the man with the voice from God, Luciano Pavarotti. Initial impressions, however, can be deceptive, and Howard turns out to be a natural choice to direct this warm, emotional and completely involving film about the celebrated tenor. Pavarotti, who died in 2007 at age 71, was celebrated like no tenor since Enrico Caruso, accounting for more than 100 million albums sold. There are 53 new interviews in total, including the singer’s first wife, three adult daughters, as well as his second wife. Also on camera are celebrated fellow musicians including Lang Lang, Zubin Mehta, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, as well as Bono, one of the pop singers Pavarotti collaborated with late in his career. Howard has also rounded up a range of fascinating performance footage from earlier in Pavarotti’s career, some of which is quite startling. Not surprisingly, “Pavarotti” features numerous arias, and though Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” a personal favorite, is sung a lot, the most moving segment we hear is Cavaradossi’s wrenching final aria in the composer’s “Tosca,” sung when the tenor himself was coming to grips with his own mortality. --Los Angeles Times “Pavarotti's larger-than-life personality shines in almost every scene. The singer's optimism is contagious, and his schoolboy-like wonder is jubilant. There's a lot to smile at here.” --New York Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 412102685 | Wonderment Festival Weekend: Nighttime Programming (19+) w/ Matt Thibideau and Frivolous | 2019-08-03 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-04 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 8:11 am | 2019-07-27 8:19 am | The August long weekend will feature a special late-night event at Studio Robazzo (2001 Douglas Street) on August 3rd with Matt Thibideau playing a [live dub techno set](https://soundcloud.com/equilibrisme/equilibrisme-podcast-004-altitude-live) along with live music from Frivolous (Frivolous released on Sub Static, a label whose roster includes Matt and Mark Thibideau) and DJs Shane Lighter and Nick Karma. $20 (Early Bird) <https://ti.to/electric-dreams-events/ardor-a-night-of-live-electronica> <https://gcems.ca/project/wonderment-2018-live-ambient-music-in-victoria-public-parks/> If you'd like to help out with any of our summer events, we would appreciate the volunteer assistance. Email us a <gcems@gcems.ca> to get involved. |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 412104371 | Wonderment Festival Weekend: Nighttime Programming (19+) - Vibrate | 2019-08-03 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-04 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 8:18 am | 2019-07-27 8:18 am | [Vibrate w/ Sean Evans, Chris Dammeyer, Big Body, Jesse Campbell](https://www.facebook.com/events/332030150825931/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A108%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22%5B%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22post_page%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22surface%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D%22%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D&source=108&action_history=%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22post_page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%5B%5D%7D%5D&has_source=1&__tn__=K-R&eid=ARDbzyThpnNB5O2Pzvd7bvSFUtO9GV3GvV3nVXXzRC7ytd3CHqDDuVybR1fdYRHaOyGmCQ9OOAf8x5sz&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCmEepfFbevHlWTCQznndrI9kDvygqz-HtwPNsI2ei939-vlrcNFSHTo9nWteDuWLomUwONN-RowTabEHW-uINLRRVaW_vqx78ieiS1FVBo5zbOz2nwZPR0hIcGolE6qpg-ZCmn8rb6E2HLpTfaWEl-3ybZko4_xgoCVSW3bx4iXH-a4tTpTSTBeetVqiKmed9LX58g1I-LntZDbYdTofAyfWGKZiZ_E0yYYPBUAl2dmTM8mIG2QRYy33AB7qgvNvA-sN4kSfZLhc1oMQzon76OGzA1PRc-EvRkfl3H3KEOEZEIdvucrkfH93e5Vv2FAaCE0VByFNUjguXsJrYeEZHo3Q) will bring the disco edits to the Copper Owl. Those who attended the first [Pretty Good Not Bad](https://www.facebook.com/prettygoodnotbad/?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAULZJjbxMZA37WPbyBcXZjFQSsvPeaO01VuSvwlBWRVeHVNUOkx2FaYkvpagZjQYA22tn0vQWYy7D4BlqenosJorUI-FlHHODSXIc69CaLAa8u2CXBFuLggzQVMIafs_kB9gcVUNPtIJzu8EU2I5nWhvS2eAcc7FlXKvCgIF0gtHrfYHQIqB_S0UuKNUktNP-C9_U71G2FNRVINoEncgeaHYtbCrlmkXTzSxMQBM58wudTz6F8mR2ULK0KSxdsrJ18F_drZ6_Yk5aR4kzJxGDDqHnZPDtsFWhQ8LSe3zV_cBXjC8W1ncLkTewO85yEgesTn84z21vTeDKpRuYqZeVjYw&__xts__%5B1%5D=68.ARCmEepfFbevHlWTCQznndrI9kDvygqz-HtwPNsI2ei939-vlrcNFSHTo9nWteDuWLomUwONN-RowTabEHW-uINLRRVaW_vqx78ieiS1FVBo5zbOz2nwZPR0hIcGolE6qpg-ZCmn8rb6E2HLpTfaWEl-3ybZko4_xgoCVSW3bx4iXH-a4tTpTSTBeetVqiKmed9LX58g1I-LntZDbYdTofAyfWGKZiZ_E0yYYPBUAl2dmTM8mIG2QRYy33AB7qgvNvA-sN4kSfZLhc1oMQzon76OGzA1PRc-EvRkfl3H3KEOEZEIdvucrkfH93e5Vv2FAaCE0VByFNUjguXsJrYeEZHo3Q&__tn__=K-R&eid=ARCZi2D5FtFS9ynJucIctMBvrmKF_xkR3xn5TD_-qynnb3kzEvOWIkZZD23m_7B0RuPsHwqZ64N6ne9m&fref=mentions) will recall the mind-melting audio-visual set of [Chris Dammeyer](https://www.facebook.com/cdammr?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBBgFcy8xxJ7tBXQGdnjIso4UTq1kQ7v0z73cfFWCpmDLX6lEY8fiWeg9HCrCcKk98VBlM0ksoz1jYP&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCmEepfFbevHlWTCQznndrI9kDvygqz-HtwPNsI2ei939-vlrcNFSHTo9nWteDuWLomUwONN-RowTabEHW-uINLRRVaW_vqx78ieiS1FVBo5zbOz2nwZPR0hIcGolE6qpg-ZCmn8rb6E2HLpTfaWEl-3ybZko4_xgoCVSW3bx4iXH-a4tTpTSTBeetVqiKmed9LX58g1I-LntZDbYdTofAyfWGKZiZ_E0yYYPBUAl2dmTM8mIG2QRYy33AB7qgvNvA-sN4kSfZLhc1oMQzon76OGzA1PRc-EvRkfl3H3KEOEZEIdvucrkfH93e5Vv2FAaCE0VByFNUjguXsJrYeEZHo3Q) and [Sean Evans](https://www.facebook.com/hello.sean?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARDFgG5W17sjlBIhlj3ZEvbDZ-8xB43I5a5R_x5Yqnm2awCLfG5WhNnC0X3EQgpCSEq8MWgzo6nymDAA&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCmEepfFbevHlWTCQznndrI9kDvygqz-HtwPNsI2ei939-vlrcNFSHTo9nWteDuWLomUwONN-RowTabEHW-uINLRRVaW_vqx78ieiS1FVBo5zbOz2nwZPR0hIcGolE6qpg-ZCmn8rb6E2HLpTfaWEl-3ybZko4_xgoCVSW3bx4iXH-a4tTpTSTBeetVqiKmed9LX58g1I-LntZDbYdTofAyfWGKZiZ_E0yYYPBUAl2dmTM8mIG2QRYy33AB7qgvNvA-sN4kSfZLhc1oMQzon76OGzA1PRc-EvRkfl3H3KEOEZEIdvucrkfH93e5Vv2FAaCE0VByFNUjguXsJrYeEZHo3Q) as [Wav\_forms](https://www.facebook.com/wavforms/?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAULZJjbxMZA37WPbyBcXZjFQSsvPeaO01VuSvwlBWRVeHVNUOkx2FaYkvpagZjQYA22tn0vQWYy7D4BlqenosJorUI-FlHHODSXIc69CaLAa8u2CXBFuLggzQVMIafs_kB9gcVUNPtIJzu8EU2I5nWhvS2eAcc7FlXKvCgIF0gtHrfYHQIqB_S0UuKNUktNP-C9_U71G2FNRVINoEncgeaHYtbCrlmkXTzSxMQBM58wudTz6F8mR2ULK0KSxdsrJ18F_drZ6_Yk5aR4kzJxGDDqHnZPDtsFWhQ8LSe3zV_cBXjC8W1ncLkTewO85yEgesTn84z21vTeDKpRuYqZeVjYw&__xts__%5B1%5D=68.ARCmEepfFbevHlWTCQznndrI9kDvygqz-HtwPNsI2ei939-vlrcNFSHTo9nWteDuWLomUwONN-RowTabEHW-uINLRRVaW_vqx78ieiS1FVBo5zbOz2nwZPR0hIcGolE6qpg-ZCmn8rb6E2HLpTfaWEl-3ybZko4_xgoCVSW3bx4iXH-a4tTpTSTBeetVqiKmed9LX58g1I-LntZDbYdTofAyfWGKZiZ_E0yYYPBUAl2dmTM8mIG2QRYy33AB7qgvNvA-sN4kSfZLhc1oMQzon76OGzA1PRc-EvRkfl3H3KEOEZEIdvucrkfH93e5Vv2FAaCE0VByFNUjguXsJrYeEZHo3Q&__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAsJMdmHI_-OfVEyD10etktV5e6nx2aMegCxqtKxH8hp944Yi1QjrEPSkhNLxaxxU_m4f2mJ5iHvlbB&fref=mentions). Chris' mix for [voyages.fm](https://www.facebook.com/voyages.fm/?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAULZJjbxMZA37WPbyBcXZjFQSsvPeaO01VuSvwlBWRVeHVNUOkx2FaYkvpagZjQYA22tn0vQWYy7D4BlqenosJorUI-FlHHODSXIc69CaLAa8u2CXBFuLggzQVMIafs_kB9gcVUNPtIJzu8EU2I5nWhvS2eAcc7FlXKvCgIF0gtHrfYHQIqB_S0UuKNUktNP-C9_U71G2FNRVINoEncgeaHYtbCrlmkXTzSxMQBM58wudTz6F8mR2ULK0KSxdsrJ18F_drZ6_Yk5aR4kzJxGDDqHnZPDtsFWhQ8LSe3zV_cBXjC8W1ncLkTewO85yEgesTn84z21vTeDKpRuYqZeVjYw&__xts__%5B1%5D=68.ARCmEepfFbevHlWTCQznndrI9kDvygqz-HtwPNsI2ei939-vlrcNFSHTo9nWteDuWLomUwONN-RowTabEHW-uINLRRVaW_vqx78ieiS1FVBo5zbOz2nwZPR0hIcGolE6qpg-ZCmn8rb6E2HLpTfaWEl-3ybZko4_xgoCVSW3bx4iXH-a4tTpTSTBeetVqiKmed9LX58g1I-LntZDbYdTofAyfWGKZiZ_E0yYYPBUAl2dmTM8mIG2QRYy33AB7qgvNvA-sN4kSfZLhc1oMQzon76OGzA1PRc-EvRkfl3H3KEOEZEIdvucrkfH93e5Vv2FAaCE0VByFNUjguXsJrYeEZHo3Q&__tn__=K-R&eid=ARCyeRbTVooczmKM0jx-fOrz_t-EDgj3EccDSln2To_C2GOazYJo8K5JkCY1SPJFVj-whJn2D7ZLsQpK&fref=mentions), featuring edits Japanese ambient music told in the Japanese Kishōtenketsu narrative style, is shaping up to be one of our favorite mixes of 2019. Tickets are $10 advance, $12 at the door. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vibrate-w-sean-evans-chris-dammeyer-big-body-and-jesse-campbell-tickets-63037759636> <https://gcems.ca/project/wonderment-2018-live-ambient-music-in-victoria-public-parks/> If you'd like to help out with any of our summer events, we would appreciate the volunteer assistance. Email us a <gcems@gcems.ca> to get involved. |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 336064857 | Symphony Splash | 2019-08-04 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-04 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 12:29 pm | 2019-05-01 9:09 am | On Sunday, August 4, 2019, tens of thousands of people will take to Victoria’s Inner Harbour for the 30th annual Victoria Symphony Splash. From a floating stage in the Inner Harbour, the VS orchestra and special guests will perform, ending with a grand finale performance of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture – with fireworks of course! Many people arrive early to ensure they have a good view of the barge for the orchestra performance at 7:30 pm. 1:00 – 4:00 pm – The TD Family Zone is open on the Fairmont Empress lawn. 3:00 pm – The Beverage Garden and Culinary Corner open. 4:00 pm – The opening act performs on the barge in the Inner Harbour. 6:20 pm – The orchestra parade. 7:30 pm – Maestro Kluxen and the Victoria Symphony. 10:00 pm – Splash concludes [Apply to volunteer!](https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=9d271b55-f43b-4e6b-8a3f-ebf2ad25a1fa&ApplicationFormNumber=1) Victoria Symphony Splash can’t happen without the support of over 350 volunteers each year, doing things from setting up tents to leading the parades to getting donations from the crowd. We’re looking for good people to help put on this iconic Victoria event, and hope you’re interested! More information: <https://victoriasymphony.ca/community/splash/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 381719484 | Wonderment Festival Weekend: Free All-Ages Daytime Programming | 2019-08-04 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-04 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-20 5:36 pm | 2019-06-20 5:37 pm | On Sunday, August 4th, we return to Banfield Park in Vic West for an ambient set from our headliner, Matt Thibideau, from Toronto Ontario. Matt and his twin brother Mark have been making electronic music and collecting obscure vintage equipment for 25 years, and are viewed as Toronto's equivalent to Victoria's Jonson brothers (Mathew and Nathan). They released on several Canadian and European labels, and have been regulars at Montreal's Mutek Festival. Joining Matt will be Vancouver's Segue (Silent Season), who opened for our Deadbeat live event in Beacon Hill in 2017, and the return of The SoLow (Ucluelet) and Patchwerks Seattle's Cindy Reichel. JP Meldrum (Formidable Licorice) will also play. <https://gcems.ca/project/wonderment-2018-live-ambient-music-in-victoria-public-parks/> If you'd like to help out with any of our summer events, we would appreciate the volunteer assistance. Email us a <gcems@gcems.ca> to get involved. |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 369825055 | What Artists Bring to the Table: Alexis Hogan | 2019-08-04 | 1:30 pm | 2019-08-04 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-06 10:10 am | Join us for a day of delicious food-making and engaging conversations with Victoria-based artist Alexis Hogan. Through making food, eating, and storytelling, Hogan and participants will be exploring food as a site of connection, healing, harm or rupture. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-artists-bring-to-the-table-alexis-hogan-tickets-62953524687> The workshop is free, but registration is required as attendance is limited. If Eventbrite is not an accessible way of registration for you, please phone Regan Shrumm at 250-384-4171 x 220, or email at <rshrumm@aggv.ca> to register. \-- Running from July to November, *What Artists Bring to the Table* is a food series exploring the artistic practices of cultivating and cooking food. The series central theme is how food is both a political act, as through eating we are supporting different systems, and a cultural act, which can both reaffirm one’s own identity, but also assist us to see other’s worldviews. Each event will feature two components: a hands-on workshop, where participants will work with the artist to make a food product, and a discussion, where participants will have a larger conversation about food while sampling the food from the workshop. \-- Oaklands Community Centre is on a ground-level floor, with no stairs throughout the building. There are four single-stall gender-neutral bathrooms, two of which are wheelchair accessible and one offering a baby change table. The Centre offers ample free street parking and is on the #4 bus route, with the closest stop being at Hillside and Gosworth. Bus tickets are available. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 413621723 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | 2019-08-04 | 2:00 pm | 2019-08-04 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-29 11:18 am | *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*, winner of several Tony awards when it debuted in 1962, is the brainchild of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim and book-writers Bert Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Inspired by the farces of the ancient roman playwright Plautus, it tells the story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his master win the girl next door. With hit songs such as Everybody Ought to Have a Maid, Lovely, and of course Comedy Tonight. This classic musical is a perfect way to end your trip through the world of great classic theatre. $22.50 - $46.80 Tickets and more information: <http://bluebridgetheatre.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 401340486 | The Tomorrow Man | 2019-08-04 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-04 | 6:39 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:50 am | A thoughtful character study about the coping mechanisms we use to protect ourselves from the world, with solid performances from John Lithgow and Blythe Danner as two troubled senior citizens embarking on a tenuous courtship. Lithgow plays Ed, a lonely retiree who fills his days preparing for a sociopolitical apocalypse. Ed crosses paths with Ronnie (Danner), a quirky, withdrawn clerk at a local collectibles store. The budding romance runs into roadblocks, owing to Ed’s anxieties, not to mention the secrets Ronnie keeps hidden. Danner uses her febrile intelligence and natural compassion to portray Ronnie's intriguing reclusiveness, providing a good comedic counterbalance to Ed’s kooky rants. Together, they make for an eccentric and adorable, if troubled, pair. – The Wrap “Quirky, tender and hopeful” –The Wrap UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401340487 | The Tomorrow Man | 2019-08-04 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-04 | 8:39 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:50 am | A thoughtful character study about the coping mechanisms we use to protect ourselves from the world, with solid performances from John Lithgow and Blythe Danner as two troubled senior citizens embarking on a tenuous courtship. Lithgow plays Ed, a lonely retiree who fills his days preparing for a sociopolitical apocalypse. Ed crosses paths with Ronnie (Danner), a quirky, withdrawn clerk at a local collectibles store. The budding romance runs into roadblocks, owing to Ed’s anxieties, not to mention the secrets Ronnie keeps hidden. Danner uses her febrile intelligence and natural compassion to portray Ronnie's intriguing reclusiveness, providing a good comedic counterbalance to Ed’s kooky rants. Together, they make for an eccentric and adorable, if troubled, pair. – The Wrap “Quirky, tender and hopeful” –The Wrap UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 381723346 | Wonderment Festival Weekend: Nighttime Programming (19+) - The Sunday Standard | 2019-08-04 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-05 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-20 5:44 pm | 2019-07-27 8:22 am | Kutloose Media, and the Left Coast Crew are teaming up again for another night of House Music. Music for the whole evening will be brought to you by The Left Coast Crew: Gano Matterson Nick Karma Kaylee Lorraine 19+ Tickets $10 ATD [](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vibrate-w-sean-evans-chris-dammeyer-big-body-and-jesse-campbell-tickets-63037759636) <https://gcems.ca/project/wonderment-2018-live-ambient-music-in-victoria-public-parks/> If you'd like to help out with any of our summer events, we would appreciate the volunteer assistance. Email us a <gcems@gcems.ca> to get involved. |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 411701031 | Jamaica's 57th Independence Day Celebration | 2019-08-05 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-05 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-26 5:46 pm | **Bring your queen and leave your machine! Come and enjoy an evening for the entire family as we celebrate Jamaica's 57th Independence Day** ## About this Event Choose from our authentic Jamaican menu: Curry goat Jerk Chicken Fry Chicken, Jerk pork Soup, festival, veggies, and refreshment Games including dominoes so bring your partner LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & PRIZES!!! We're asking each adult for a donation of $25 @ the door to cover the days activities <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jamaicas-57th-independence-day-celebration-tickets-65018871194> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 415205584 | Maiden | 2019-08-05 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-05 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 8:50 am | The triumphant true story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year old cook who captained the world’s first all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World competition in 1989. 99% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “ ”Maiden” makes sense of her journey and tells a story whose tidal waves were felt far beyond the deck of her ship.” Adam Graham, *Detroit News* $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/maiden/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 385824240 | Movie Monday | 2019-08-05 | 6:15 pm | 2019-08-05 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Weekly on Tuesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-06-25 4:11 pm | 2019-10-26 9:48 pm | \-- Victoria's long running weekly film series of eclectic and thoughtful films, often with special presentations and discussions. Free admission, donations always welcome First come, first served. To ensure a seat join us by 6:15. More information: <https://www.moviemonday.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 401340488 | The Tomorrow Man | 2019-08-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-05 | 8:39 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:49 am | A thoughtful character study about the coping mechanisms we use to protect ourselves from the world, with solid performances from John Lithgow and Blythe Danner as two troubled senior citizens embarking on a tenuous courtship. Lithgow plays Ed, a lonely retiree who fills his days preparing for a sociopolitical apocalypse. Ed crosses paths with Ronnie (Danner), a quirky, withdrawn clerk at a local collectibles store. The budding romance runs into roadblocks, owing to Ed’s anxieties, not to mention the secrets Ronnie keeps hidden. Danner uses her febrile intelligence and natural compassion to portray Ronnie's intriguing reclusiveness, providing a good comedic counterbalance to Ed’s kooky rants. Together, they make for an eccentric and adorable, if troubled, pair. – The Wrap “Quirky, tender and hopeful” –The Wrap UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 393617156 | Ballroom Dancing in the Square: Mambo, Salsa, Waltz | 2019-08-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-05 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 9:12 pm | A free beginners’ ballroom dance lesson followed by a social dance accompanied by a live band or DJ. Celebrate BC Day with VBDS at Dancing in the Square Live Music:MC 2 /Line Dances (Mambo and Samba or Waltz) <https://www.facebook.com/events/473314146745570/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 415206465 | Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies | 2019-08-05 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-05 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 8:51 am | From Academy Award-nominated director Larry Weinstein comes a frank and unsettling depiction of a subject everyone claims to be too smart to fall prey to—propaganda. A word reserved to describe the mechanics of political dictatorships, propaganda now looms large in our digital age as it coerces hearts and minds through Twitter, fake news, and the spread of misinformation. For anyone who thinks they’re too clever to be tricked, think again: would you *really* know propaganda if you saw it? Featuring some of the most controversial political artists of our time such as China’s Ai Weiwei, Shepard Fairey (creator of Barack Obama’s 2008 “Hope” poster), and Canada’s own Kent Monkman, *Propaganda: The Art of Selling Lies* is the definitive documentary on the effective and disturbing reality of propaganda in our time. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/propaganda-the-art-of-selling-lies/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 401340489 | The Tomorrow Man | 2019-08-05 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-05 | 10:39 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:51 am | A thoughtful character study about the coping mechanisms we use to protect ourselves from the world, with solid performances from John Lithgow and Blythe Danner as two troubled senior citizens embarking on a tenuous courtship. Lithgow plays Ed, a lonely retiree who fills his days preparing for a sociopolitical apocalypse. Ed crosses paths with Ronnie (Danner), a quirky, withdrawn clerk at a local collectibles store. The budding romance runs into roadblocks, owing to Ed’s anxieties, not to mention the secrets Ronnie keeps hidden. Danner uses her febrile intelligence and natural compassion to portray Ronnie's intriguing reclusiveness, providing a good comedic counterbalance to Ed’s kooky rants. Together, they make for an eccentric and adorable, if troubled, pair. – The Wrap “Quirky, tender and hopeful” –The Wrap UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 400780815 | Mending Cafe – Once a month Drop-In | 2019-08-06 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-06 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Monthly on the 1st Tuesday until April 8, 2020 | 2020-04-07 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200408T065959Z;BYDAY=1TU | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 12:08 pm | Drop off your clean and pressed clothing before 12:30pm for minor repairs (sorry no tailoring). Time to return based on demand. Suggested donation based on work required. First Tuesday of each month 11am to 2pm By Donation <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/mending-cafe-2/all/> Volunteer with the Cook Street Village Activity Centre: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 411558124 | Volunteer for International Overdose Awareness Day (Victoria) | 2019-08-06 | 2:00 pm | 2019-08-06 | 3:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-26 1:36 pm | On August 31st at 12:30 PM, your community will recognize International Overdose Awareness Day by holding space to honour those loved and lost while advocating for dignified healthcare, decriminalization & a safe supply. We are recruiting volunteers who would like to join SICORN, AVI, MSTH, SOLID, PEERS and the CISUR to help make the event happen. If you are able to help, please join us for a volunteer meeting at 2 PM on August 6th in the 3rd floor of the Access Health Centre, 713 Johnson Street. We are honoured to live, work and play on Unceded Coast Salish Territories - more specifically, on the territories of the Lukwungen speaking Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. Due to the ongoing impacts of colonization, Indigenous communities are disproportionately impacted by the health issues at the core of AVI's work: HIV, Hep C and substance use. At AVI, we acknowledge the existence of oppression and inequality in our world, and endeavor to focus on this reality in a positive manner. Wheelchair accessible, gender neutral washrooms will be available. Because they are shared with clients and we will be open for service delivery at this time, it is possible that there may be a wait for the bathrooms. For further accessibility needs or any other question you'd like to touch base on prior to the day, please contact us at nathan.grills@avi.org or 250-384-2366 X 3114. If you are unable to attend on the 6th, but are available to help on the 31st, or if you have any questions, please contact ioadyyj@gmail.com |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 415202896 | Red Joan | 2019-08-06 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-06 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 9, 2019 | 2019-08-09 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190809T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 8:46 am | 2019-07-31 8:47 am | When the war is over, the best spies are hard to uncover. Elderly Joan Stanley (Judi Dench) is arrested by MI5 for sharing secrets with the KGB in her youth in the true retelling. Starring the incomparable Judi Dench in one of her greatest performances in recent years, *Red Joan* is based off the incredible true story of KGB spy Melita Norwood. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/red-joan/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 384859134 | 🎈 Music in the Park - Rutledge Park | 2019-08-06 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-06 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-24 2:52 pm | 2019-07-13 5:13 pm | Bring a blanket and a picnic and mingle with your neighbours and share an evening of music and dance. Face painting for kids and food available for purchase at this family friendly event. Music by Freeze Frame, playing classic 80’s hits. <https://www.facebook.com/events/401112277161525/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 401340490 | Harold and Maude | 2019-08-06 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-06 | 8:31 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:51 am | THE CULT CLASSIC OF ITS ERA! The story of the bond between a death-obsessed young man (Bud Cort) from a wealthy family and a devil-may-care, bohemian octogenarian (Ruth Gordon). Equal parts gallows humor and romantic innocence, It dissolves the lines that separate people by class, gender, and age, and it features indelible performances and a remarkable soundtrack by Cat Stevens. —Criterion Collection UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401340491 | Harold and Maude | 2019-08-06 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-06 | 10:31 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:51 am | THE CULT CLASSIC OF ITS ERA! The story of the bond between a death-obsessed young man (Bud Cort) from a wealthy family and a devil-may-care, bohemian octogenarian (Ruth Gordon). Equal parts gallows humor and romantic innocence, It dissolves the lines that separate people by class, gender, and age, and it features indelible performances and a remarkable soundtrack by Cat Stevens. —Criterion Collection UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 419355994 | Lab & Learn | Trust over IP: Adding a Layer of Trust to the Internet | 2019-08-07 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-07 | 12:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-05 5:53 pm | 2019-08-07 6:51 pm | The Trust over IP stack is an emerging interoperable set of protocols enabling entities (people, legal entities, things) of any kind to establish mutually trusted relationships as well as issue and independently verify digital credentials (and the claims they contain). In stark contrast to today’s “Login-based” Internet which has given rise to the pain of hundreds of username/passwords and the surveillance economy, a “Trust over IP” Internet will enable trustworthy, enduring digital relationships while protecting privacy, maintaining security, and ensuring autonomy (personal agency). This is technology BC Gov is actively contributing to via the Linux Foundation’s Hyperledger Project and it is what is powering OrgBook BC. **Who will benefit from attending?** Anyone interested in learning about a significant global collaboration that aims to disrupt the current centralized “login” model of computing and replace it with a decentralized, secure and privacy-respecting alternative. **Presenter** Drummond Reed is the Chief Trust Officer of Evernym, The Decentralized Identity Company. Evernym acquired Respect Network, where he was CEO, co-founder, and co-author of the Respect Trust Framework, which was honoured with the Privacy Award at the 2011 European Identity Conference. He is a Trustee and Secretary of the Sovrin Foundation, where he serves as chair of the Sovrin Trust Framework Working Group. He is co-editor of the DID (Decentralized Identifier) specification at the W3C Credentials Community Group, and has served as co-chair of the OASIS XDI Technical Committee since 2004. Prior to Respect Network, Drummond was Executive Director of two industry foundations: the Information Card Foundation and the Open Identity Exchange. He has also served as a founding board member of the OpenID Foundation, ISTPA, XDI.org, and Identity Commons. **Presentation: 11am to 12pm Networking: 12pm to 12:30pm** **Register today!** *By registering, you will be helping us in our ongoing discussion to improve and bring in talks that interest you.* *Would you like to learn more about the Exchange Lab and the teams? Follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/27204004/admin/), and if you are internal to the government on the [@Work Page](https://gww.gov.bc.ca/groups/csi-lab)* Questions? Contact us at <CSILab@gov.bc.ca>. *Option to join the meeting online/phone below.* ...................................................................................................... Join Zoom Meeting <https://zoom.us/j/183822606> One tap mobile +16475580588,,183822606# Canada Dial by your location +1 647 558 0588 Canada +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) Meeting ID: 183 822 606 Find your local number: <https://zoom.us/u/adlWQIagLD> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 340013937 | Memorial Park Music Fest: Stephanie Greaves | 2019-08-07 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-07 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-28 3:38 pm | 2019-08-07 6:52 pm | Grab your shades, sunhats, and the whole family and join us again for the Memorial Park Music Fest - seven glorious summer evenings in Esquimalt featuring free live outdoor musical performances. This summertime favourite will again be held on Tuesday nights, June 26th – August 7th. This year, we'll create more amazing memories with our incredible lineup of old favourites and new performers. The Bobby Dazzler Band kicks off the season! The opening night concert features special guests at 5:30 p.m. and the Bobby Dazzler Band taking the stage at 6:30 p.m. All other concerts for the rest of the season will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your chairs and a picnic, and also plan on visiting one of our onsite local food vendors for a variety of multicultural snacks and beverages. More information: <https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/events-listing/calendar/opening-night-memorial-park-music-fest> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 371453023 | Drop-In: Birds of Prey | 2019-08-07 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-07 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-08 10:22 am | 2019-08-07 6:52 pm | Birds of prey have amazing adaptations from keen eyesight to stealth and speed. Come find out more during this fabulous feathered event, play games, make crafts, and even get the chance to examine an owl pellet Admission by donation $5 per person suggested <http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/special-events.php#birds> Volunteer with the Nature Sanctuary: <http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/volunteer.php> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 413622195 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | 2019-08-07 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-07 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-29 11:19 am | 2019-08-07 6:52 pm | *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*, winner of several Tony awards when it debuted in 1962, is the brainchild of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim and book-writers Bert Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Inspired by the farces of the ancient roman playwright Plautus, it tells the story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his master win the girl next door. With hit songs such as Everybody Ought to Have a Maid, Lovely, and of course Comedy Tonight. This classic musical is a perfect way to end your trip through the world of great classic theatre. $22.50 - $46.80 Tickets and more information: <http://bluebridgetheatre.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 409125368 | 📈 2019 Orbus Fundraising BBQ | 2019-08-07 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-07 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 1:52 pm | 2019-08-07 6:48 pm | The annual Orbus Fundraising BBQ is here! Whether you are a local business owner, new to the Victoria business community or are an emerging professional looking to build connections, this event is an opportunity to network and engage with individuals from every discipline. All net proceeds from this event will be donated to Easter Seals Camp. Help us raise funds for the attendance of a child with disabilities at one of their nature-based, outdoor summer camps! Further to a mouth-watering BBQ menu created specially by the Sticky Wicket Chef, a raffle draw for assorted prizes will take place at 7pm. Orbus Business Networks members from all chapters, and any community guests are welcome to join us at this fundraising event! Don't forget to bring your business cards to enter the draw. $40 [RSVP on Eventbrite,](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-orbus-fundraising-bbq-tickets-65570638545) or send us an email at orb@orbusnetworks.com to reserve your spot for this event. Please note that we have limited space available. We look forward to meeting you! |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 372086092 | Eventide Music Series: Tough Customer, Regular Fantasy, Pink Charcoal & Sister Blanche | 2019-08-07 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-07 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-09 8:36 am | 2019-08-07 6:53 pm | Join us for free live music in Centennial Square every Wednesday night all summer! This series features an eclectic lineup of artists from Victoria’s independent music scene plus some touring artists thrown in the mix. A food vendor and a licensed beverage area complement these all-ages outdoor events. This week features: Tough Customer (Vancouver) <https://actualtoughcustomer.bandcamp.com/> Regularfantasy (Vancouver) <https://regularfantasy.bandcamp.com/> Pink Charcoal <https://soundcloud.com/pinkcharcoal> Sister Blanche <https://sisterblanche.bandcamp.com/> <https://eventidevictoria.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 401340492 | Echo in the Canyon | 2019-08-07 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-07 | 8:23 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-07 6:53 pm | In the mid-60s big changes were afoot culturally, politically, and musically particularly in and around L.A., and specifically in Laurel Canyon. Groups focused on poetic lyrics and complex harmonies, like The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, the Mamas and the Papas, and The Beach Boys. They influenced The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jackson Browne, and Eric Clapton. Jakob Dylan interviews some of the major players and brings together some of his contemporaries to re-record and talk about the most interesting songs of the period. The result is a combination musical documentary and concert film right up there with the all-time greats. --Film Threat “SENSATIONAL!” –Deadline Hollywood “An era explained lovingly and with due reverence in the hashish-scented documentary Echo in the Canyon.” --Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 413622161 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | 2019-08-07 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-07 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-29 11:19 am | 2019-08-07 6:54 pm | *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*, winner of several Tony awards when it debuted in 1962, is the brainchild of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim and book-writers Bert Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Inspired by the farces of the ancient roman playwright Plautus, it tells the story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his master win the girl next door. With hit songs such as Everybody Ought to Have a Maid, Lovely, and of course Comedy Tonight. This classic musical is a perfect way to end your trip through the world of great classic theatre. $22.50 - $46.80 Tickets and more information: <http://bluebridgetheatre.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 369785599 | Summer Outdoor Movie Series: How To Train Your Dragon 3 | 2019-08-07 | 8:45 pm | 2019-08-07 | 10:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-06 9:11 am | 2019-08-07 6:54 pm | Join us every other Wednesday this summer for some free big screen fun right here in Bullen Park! This year's flicks are: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (July 24) How to Train Your Dragon 3 (August 7) Aquaman (August 21) Top Gun (August 28) A cash concession will be provided by the Esquimalt Lions Club. Start times will vary as the sun sets. [https://www.facebook.com/events/443369313096780/?event\_time\_id=443369326430112](https://www.facebook.com/events/443369313096780/?event_time_id=443369326430112) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 401340493 | Echo in the Canyon | 2019-08-07 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-07 | 10:23 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-07 6:54 pm | In the mid-60s big changes were afoot culturally, politically, and musically particularly in and around L.A., and specifically in Laurel Canyon. Groups focused on poetic lyrics and complex harmonies, like The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, the Mamas and the Papas, and The Beach Boys. They influenced The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jackson Browne, and Eric Clapton. Jakob Dylan interviews some of the major players and brings together some of his contemporaries to re-record and talk about the most interesting songs of the period. The result is a combination musical documentary and concert film right up there with the all-time greats. --Film Threat “SENSATIONAL!” –Deadline Hollywood “An era explained lovingly and with due reverence in the hashish-scented documentary Echo in the Canyon.” --Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 400782867 | Walk & Roll: Carey Mews | 2019-08-08 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-08 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-13 12:14 pm | 2019-07-14 10:01 am | Join our summer students as they explore Fairfield. Students will tell you a bit of the history of where you are strolling to each week. As part of the tour ice cream or a drink will be provided. Don’t miss out on the fun and you never know what you might learn along the way. This weeks tour: Carey Mews Enjoy a wander up to Government house and explore the gardens and the tea house of Carey Mews. $5 |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 411338473 | Canadian Hadassah WIZO Birthday Lunch | 2019-08-08 | 12:30 pm | 2019-08-08 | 2:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-26 8:13 am | [CHW Victoria](https://www.chw.ca/chw-centres/victoria/) invites members and non-members to attend lunch at Romeo’s Restaurant, 1703 Blanshard Street, Victoria on Thursday, August 8 at 12:30 pm when they will honour members with birthdays in July and August. RSVP to Celia Negin at <morcel@shaw.ca> or (250) 995-1414 | Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 415274140 | Drop-In: Pouring Pop-Up Demonstration with Opus Victoria | 2019-08-08 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-08 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Daily until August 12, 2019 | 2019-08-11 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190812T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:17 am | Acrylic pours are a fun and easy way to get started in abstract painting, creating fluid patterns governed by chance and guided by you! Drop by and try your hand at a letting colours pour, drip, and move across the canvas to create one-of-a-kind works of art. Whether you’ve never painted before or are an experienced artist, this is a great chance to try something new! No need to register for this demonstration, simply come by anytime during the time frame that works best for you! <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/pouring-pop-up-demonstration-with-opus-victoria/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 390671870 | Herbal Workshop: Connecting with Self, Other, and Earth | 2019-08-08 | 4:00 pm | 2019-08-08 | 6:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 12:10 pm | This workshop is part of our series of herbal workshops that will be offered over the summer of 2019 at The People's Apothecary Herbal Medicine Community Garden. Jumana Riqesh will be hosting this workshop in deepening connection to Self, Other, and Earth. All are welcome, free to attend! No registration necessary. Community members are encouraged to harvest from the garden. Contact quadravillage.gardens@gmail.com for more information. \------ Join us under the warm late summer sun as we gather to explore and re-imagine the mythos of what it means to be human in the world from an ecological perspective. In this workshop facilitated by herbalist, writer and movement therapist Jumana Risheq, we will be diving into the waters of identity from the lenses of the self, the other selves, both human and non-human encompassing plants, animals and ecologies, and the earth as a breathing and feeling meta-organism of which we are a part. We will be exploring the history of life from the perspective of a plant and then engaging in journeys of sensation and meditation with three plants to explore the three aspects of self, other and earth. Throughout the workshop we will be exploring the mystical, emotional and practical branches of each plant and it’s relationship to our process of belonging, as well as the 5 fundamental elements of Ayurveda, their patterns and the practical application in medicine and personal constitution. We will be concluding our time together with a movement practice fusing internal martial arts and yoga, breathing exercises and a meditation. You will be given samples of each of the herbs presented to work with individually at the end of our time together. We look forward to holding and exploring this journey of story-telling, plant tasting, movement and practical tool sharing with you this August. May all beings be free and in connection. ABOUT JUMANA: Jumana has been dancing through a journey on the path of the healing arts for eight years, taking her to the Himalayas, deserts of Jordan, jungles of Costa Rica and rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. This journey has included the modalities of elemental alchemy, movement therapy, yoga, barre, martial arts, medical herbalism, shamanistic journeying, vipassana meditation and ayurvedic nutrition. This ongoing path has brought her to an E-RYT 200 hour yoga certification from the Pranava yogadhama Mysore trust, an advanced medical herbalism diploma from Pacific Rim College, Barre certification with Alive-mind body, mentorship and knowledge preservation with the Ammarin Bedouin tribe and clinical practice in movement therapy and herbal medicine since 2013. The various lenses through which she has learned the arts of medicine and movement have taught her that the mystical, and physical are two sides of the same coin and that there are as many paths to cultivating wholeness as there are souls on earth. She is now offering all that has been invested in her through a clinical herbal medicine practice with a focus on chronic and complex conditions, somatic healing, reconnection to ancestry and self-actualizations. She is facilitating workshops and embodied medicine ceremonies, private and group movement therapy and informative poetry on eros-ecology, transformation, element and pattern recognition in the application of constitution and health, and the forgotten mythos. The foundation which weaves each modality is presence and connection which is non-judgmental but discerning, trauma-informed, inclusive and with its roots in the understanding that as a physician her role is to be a medium between the natural world, your innate healing capacity and you. <https://www.facebook.com/events/1061108647424567/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 374753533 | Arts & Culture Days Kick-off: Free Summer Concert in the Park: Damian Graham Trio | 2019-08-08 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-08 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-12 11:56 am | 2019-08-07 6:54 pm | Kick-off concert, 6pm and family activities, 5:30pm (free cake). Join us for a celebratory piece of cake as we kick off Oak Bay’s Arts and Culture Days, there will be free family activities, face painting, storywalks and the Damian Graham Trio live on stage. <https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/events/calendar/arts-culture-days-kick-free-summer-concert-park-damian-graham-trio> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 416225208 | 📈 Silent Auction: Hosted by Team Rose Pedals | 2019-08-08 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-08 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 12:59 pm | Join Katie Lehive and Erika Renfrew in their quest to raise $5,000 for this year’s [Ride to Conquer Cancer](https://ride.conquercancer.ca/vancouver19/). Hosted by [The Mint Restaurant](https://themintvictoria.com/downstairs/food/), this silent auction will offer amazing prizes, a live DJ, delicious nosh, great music, and even better company—all to raise money for critical cancer care and research. $30 Tickets: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/silent-auction-hosted-by-team-rose-pedals-tickets-64994397994> The Low-Down: Join us on Thursday, August 8, 2019 from 6 — 9pm at The Mint. Your ticket includes one drink ticket (house wine, beer, or pop), as well as light appetizers. Prize packages can be bid on throughout the night, with each prize going to the individual with the highest bid. The list of generous donors and amazing prize packages continues to grow, but you can expect to see auction items from: - Robinson's Outdoor Store - Shanti Collective - Hattie Root Photography - Miiko Skin Co. - Dr. Jordan Morton, ND - Float House Victoria - Silk Road Tea - The Mint Restaurant - Merridale Cider - Mayfair Optometric - 30 Minute Hit Westshore - Yoga Lab Victoria + Westshore - Hair by Jess Munro - Eagle Wing Whale Watching Tours - Thrifty Foods - Starbucks - Elite Promotional Marketing - Migration Boutique - Level Ground Coffee - The Marriot - JUSU All profits from this event will be donated to The Ride to Conquer Cancer & The BC Cancer Foundation (via the Team Rose Pedals fundraising page). Team Rose Pedals is grateful for all forms of support. Follow our journey on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/tworosepedals/) or donate to Team Rose Pedals [directly](https://secure.conquercancer.ca/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app204b?team_id=82288&fr_id=1712&pg=team&NONCE_TOKEN=5713EC433987741B8FF758DCD32D128D). We can‘t wait to see you there! |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 386684394 | Fringe 2019 Volunteer Orientation | 2019-08-08 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-08 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until August 10, 2019 | 2019-08-10 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190810T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-26 2:44 pm | 2019-08-03 11:14 am | <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/zxl4eh30ljyr72/> The Victoria Fringe couldn't run without the help of our incredible team of volunteers, who assist us with a wide range of jobs, including box office, tech crew, promotions, info kiosk, and more! Come work alongside an incredible community of folks who love art and theatre as much as you do. Plus each shift worked will earn you a free ticket to see some sweet indie theatre! We need a small army of volunteers to power the Fringe, which runs August 21 - September 1 this year, beginning with kick-off in Centennial Square at the Fringe Preview! Questions? Concerns? Comments? Please don't hesitate to contact us! Ask for Hilary or SJ at the Intrepid office (250.383.2663) or email us (<volunteer@intrepidtheatre.com>). |
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| 401340494 | Echo in the Canyon | 2019-08-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-08 | 8:23 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:51 am | In the mid-60s big changes were afoot culturally, politically, and musically particularly in and around L.A., and specifically in Laurel Canyon. Groups focused on poetic lyrics and complex harmonies, like The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, the Mamas and the Papas, and The Beach Boys. They influenced The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jackson Browne, and Eric Clapton. Jakob Dylan interviews some of the major players and brings together some of his contemporaries to re-record and talk about the most interesting songs of the period. The result is a combination musical documentary and concert film right up there with the all-time greats. --Film Threat “SENSATIONAL!” –Deadline Hollywood “An era explained lovingly and with due reverence in the hashish-scented documentary Echo in the Canyon.” --Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 415203647 | Red Joan | 2019-08-08 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-08 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 8:47 am | When the war is over, the best spies are hard to uncover. Elderly Joan Stanley (Judi Dench) is arrested by MI5 for sharing secrets with the KGB in her youth in the true retelling. Starring the incomparable Judi Dench in one of her greatest performances in recent years, *Red Joan* is based off the incredible true story of KGB spy Melita Norwood. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/red-joan/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 401340495 | Echo in the Canyon | 2019-08-08 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-08 | 10:23 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:52 am | In the mid-60s big changes were afoot culturally, politically, and musically particularly in and around L.A., and specifically in Laurel Canyon. Groups focused on poetic lyrics and complex harmonies, like The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, the Mamas and the Papas, and The Beach Boys. They influenced The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jackson Browne, and Eric Clapton. Jakob Dylan interviews some of the major players and brings together some of his contemporaries to re-record and talk about the most interesting songs of the period. The result is a combination musical documentary and concert film right up there with the all-time greats. --Film Threat “SENSATIONAL!” –Deadline Hollywood “An era explained lovingly and with due reverence in the hashish-scented documentary Echo in the Canyon.” --Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 389143280 | Unicorn Party | 2019-08-09 | 10:30 am | 2019-08-09 | 11:30 am | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-29 1:12 pm | 2019-06-29 1:13 pm | For ages 3-5. This unicorn storytime is almost too good to be true. Join us for magical stories, crafts and activities. Registration begins June 27. Registration: <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/unicorn-party-2/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 420866000 | Dragon Boat Festival | 2019-08-09 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-09 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 10:25 am | Victoria has hosted thousands of paddlers at the Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival for more than 20 years. In 2019 we have revised our registration system, continued improvements to paddlers’ village, expanded food services, and new ways for paddlers and the public to experience the races on shore. On the water, expect a surprise or two which will be, well…surprises! More information: <https://victoriadragonboat.com/festival/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 420864101 | Recital – Christine Purvis, organ | 2019-08-09 | 3:15 pm | 2019-08-09 | 3:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-08-07 10:24 am | 2019-08-07 6:56 pm | Christine Purvis will perform de Grigny’s Veni Creator, J.S. Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D Minor and Bédard’s Variations on Amazing Grace. With music degrees from McGill and UBC, Christine has studied keyboard instruments in Montreal, Vancouver and London, England. She has performed for over 30 years, is a past-president of the local Royal Canadian College of Organists chapter and is currently music director at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Victoria. [http://standrewsvictoria.ca/?page\_id=5666](http://standrewsvictoria.ca/?page_id=5666) |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 420766704 | Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love | 2019-08-09 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-09 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 13, 2019 | 2019-08-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190813T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 8:24 am | 2019-08-14 8:48 am | *So long, Marianne*…the story of the mysterious lover, iconic muse and eternal friend of music’s greatest poet, Leonard Cohen, delicately told from the lens of acclaimed documentarian Nick Broomfield (*Kurt & Courtney* (1998), *Whitney: Can I Be Me (*2017)). “This is an insider’s fascinating meditation on the nature of genius and stardom…” Andrea Gronvall, *Chicago Reader* “Nick Broomfield’s riveting documentary gives us a vivid snapshot of the early 1960s and a complicated mysterious love story.” Peter Bradshaw, *Guardian* $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marianne-leonard/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 422696943 | Our Time 101 - Info session | 2019-08-09 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-09 | 8:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-09 11:22 am | Come join us to hear more about Our Time - this summer's biggest youth-led campaign for climate justice and a Green New Deal! Learn how locally we are working as a part of this national movement to push for the transformational change we need and how you can be a part of it! Open to anyone interested in getting involved, no experience needed! Learn more here: <https://our-time.ca/> We will provide a pizza to start the evening off. The info session will be a the University of Victoria, Clearihue building room A203 |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 411690710 | Creekside Concert #1 - Clawthorpe Park | 2019-08-09 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-09 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-26 5:30 pm | 2019-08-07 6:56 pm | The first in a series of free bicycle-powered concerts along Bowker Creek. Poetry and prose by Yvonne Blomer Music by Sari Alesh Free pedal-powered smoothies ... bring your own cup! [www.creeksideconcerts.ca](http://www.creeksideconcerts.ca/) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 422686947 | Screening of Ava DuVernay's documentary The 13th | 2019-08-09 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-09 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-09 11:05 am | SOFAR is holding space to gather together to watch and discuss Ava DuVernay's documentary The 13th. FREE & EVERYONE WELCOME On 9 August 2014, Mike Brown was brutally murdered by Darren Wilson. We will not forget Mike Brown, nor this day were an 18 year old boy had his future torn from him. In holding this space and viewing this movie, SOFAR's intention is to bring folx together on this day and to have food, view this movie, and hold space for discussion afterwards. We respectfully acknowledge that this event takes place on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen (Chekonein, Chilcowitch, Swengwhung, Kosampsom, Whyomilth, Teechamitsa, Kakyaakan, Songhees, Esquimalt) and W̱SÁNEĆ (SȾÁUTW/Tsawout, W̱JOȽEȽP/Tsartlip, BOḰEĆEN/Pauquachin, WSIḴEM/Tseycum) Peoples. In hosting this event, we acknowledge the ongoing impacts of the colonial state's legal system on Indigenous autonomy and governance, and that Indigeneity continues to be criminalized through various means. We ask that you come to this space with a good heart, respect and reflect upon the things that challenge you. Please ask for consent before taking pictures or engaging in any kind of physical contact. Accessibility: The Student Union Building and Vertigo Lounge are wheelchair-accessible, including washrooms. There are designated disability parking spaces in front of the Student Union Building. There are grassy areas outside the Student Union Building where service dogs can be taken for a break. Washrooms: Two multi-stall gender inclusive and wheelchair accessible washrooms are located in the SUB. Content Warnings: "13th is a powerful documentary that addresses racial issues confronting America in 2016. In a time of polarized attitudes about mass incarceration, brutality, and the explosion of for-profit prisons and their affiliates, director Ava DuVernay interviews social activists, academics, journalists, and political figures to make the case that today's prisons, which house millions of persons of color, are simply the next incarnation of the centuries-old U.S. exploitation of those who have been deemed "lesser personages." Using archival footage and a clearly developed historical narration to bolster her contention, DuVernay's epic film is not for the faint of heart. The violence onscreen is not "re-created"; it gives prominence to actual beatings, murders, deaths from point-blank gunshots, lynching, and the profound intimidation and caging of both individuals and large groups of African Americans. Incendiary language (visual and audio uses of the "N" word, "f--k," "a--hole") as well as discussions of rape and sexual assault add to the impact of the story. Two men are naked as they are dragged by police officers. Provocative and heartbreakingly real, this documentary is recommended for mature teens and up." (Quotation retrieved from <https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/13th>) Scent-free: The Student Union Building is a scent-free space, but this is not enforced. In respect to those who experience scent-related issues, please do not wear scented products to the event. Bus access: The #4, #7, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #26, #39, and #51 buses stop approximately one block from the Student Union Building. For more information on getting to UVic by bus, see <http://www.uvic.ca/home/about/campus-info/maps/maps/busroutes.php> Bike access: There are bike racks located outside the Student Union Building. Parking: Available in many lots with most being $2.50 from 6 pm until midnight. You will need coins or a credit card to pay. Attendees are welcome to enter or leave at any time during the event. There will also be an accessible designated "chill" area for those who need to take breaks from the movie. There will be space here to draw, write, paint, and relax. There will be subtitles at the bottom of the screen during the movie. If you have any further questions or concerns, or want to provide any feedback before the movie, please email studentofar@gmail.com |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 401340496 | Tolkien | 2019-08-09 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-09 | 8:52 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:52 am | A fastidious, keen-minded look at the tumultuous youth of the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. While snugly fitting within the conventions of respectable British period biographical dramas, this handsome film stresses both the daunting trials he endured — losing both parents very young, a blocked love affair, the trauma of World War I trench warfare — and his brilliance as a scholar and incipient creator. Top this off with a charismatic lead turn by the dashing, convincingly smart Nicholas Hoult. –Variety Also starring Lily Collins. “A sweet, thoughtful, and often unabashedly romantic biopic of the Lord of the Rings author.” --IGN "The performances are wonderful, especially Hoult and Collins, who exude a charming chemistry. " --Austin Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 409133581 | Art Battle Victoria | 2019-08-09 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-09 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:07 pm | Grab your best pals and join us for an amazing experience of live art at Victoria Event Centre as we kick off a brand new season! Artists have 20 minutes to take their canvases from blank to beautiful, battling not only the clock but each other as well. Watch the paint fly before your eyes and help vote to determine the Winner! All artwork created will also be available via silent auction. Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at artbattle.com/artists! \*Art Battle Victoria is ALL AGES with a 19+ bar. $15-$20 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-battle-victoria-august-9-2019-tickets-65493957189> Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 422694795 | 📚 Double Launch-Marilyn Bowering & Michael Elcock | 2019-08-09 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-09 | 9:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-09 11:17 am | WHAT IS LONG PAST OCCURS IN FULL LIGHT, brilliant new poems by Marilyn Bowering, illustrated by Ken Laidlow. “Bowering is one of our essential poets.”—Jan Zwicky. “Marilyn Bowering’s poetic voice speaks from a mind that “is a bivalve/which requires music as well as tears. This book is filled with praise for the deep beauties of a dying Earth, and with utter gratitude.”—Patrick Friesen. “Tender. Passionate. Informed. Haunting. “Woof—at the Door—Woof,” sixteen poems composed recently when her gentle and vivid sixteen-year-old border collie died, defines the book’s centre, but doors open into eras on the Canadian prairies, Victoria, Sooke, Haida Gwaii, Scotland, London, New York City, Greece, Spain, Austria—to landscapes, characters, conflicts and questions—giving us much to reflect on as we, too, engage with the intense presence of a past we, and the Earth, have lost.”—Jane Munro EYES OF RAIN AND RAGGED DREAMS a new novel by Michael Elcock. Set in Edinburgh in the seminal 1960’s, this rich, coming-of-age novel takes us back to an era of innocence and decency: transporting the reader to a time of experiment and discovery, ambiguity and longing—laughter and tears. Available on Amazon and on Audible as an Audiobook. Books for sale, cash bar, finger food DIRECTIONS: The cricket pavilion is in the southeast corner of the cricket pitch. Park to the east of the tennis courts, near the bowling greens which sit near the confluence of Cook Street and Park Boulevard, or to the west of the cricket field, bordering on Heywood Way. The cricket pavilion is clearly marked on [www.maps.google.com](https://www.maps.google.com/) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 420768536 | Light of My Life | 2019-08-09 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-09 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 14, 2019 | 2019-08-14 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190814T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 8:27 am | 2019-08-07 8:28 am | What would you do if your young daughter (Anna Pniowsky) was one of the last females on the planet? Caleb (Academy Award nominee Casey Affleck) disguises her as a boy and takes to the wilderness in this tender, intimate film. **Principal photography took place in February 2017 in B.C’s Okanagan area** “A fine film… intimate, beautifully crafted and with a slow-burning intensity that you don’t find in most sci-fi dramas of this nature.” **Geoffrey Macnab, *Independent* (UK)** “The story of Caleb and Rag survives as one of thoughtful loyalty between a parent and their child – aware of the outside world, determined to love beyond it.” **Ella Kemp, *Sight and Sound*** $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/light-of-my-life/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 371760030 | Free-B Film Festival: Legally Blonde | 2019-08-09 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-09 | 10:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 11, 2019 | 2019-08-11 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190811T065959Z | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-08 9:10 pm | 2019-06-08 9:11 pm | Victoria Film Festival presents: Free Outdoor Screening! Rain or shine! Bring your blanket, flashlight & snacks. As we get closer to the end of summer, gather your friends and family for a free movie night under the stars! <https://freebfilmfest.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 401340497 | Tolkien | 2019-08-09 | 9:15 pm | 2019-08-09 | 11:07 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:52 am | A fastidious, keen-minded look at the tumultuous youth of the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. While snugly fitting within the conventions of respectable British period biographical dramas, this handsome film stresses both the daunting trials he endured — losing both parents very young, a blocked love affair, the trauma of World War I trench warfare — and his brilliance as a scholar and incipient creator. Top this off with a charismatic lead turn by the dashing, convincingly smart Nicholas Hoult. –Variety Also starring Lily Collins. “A sweet, thoughtful, and often unabashedly romantic biopic of the Lord of the Rings author.” --IGN "The performances are wonderful, especially Hoult and Collins, who exude a charming chemistry. " --Austin Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 420866968 | Dragon Boat Festival | 2019-08-10 | 7:00 am | 2019-08-10 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 10:26 am | Victoria has hosted thousands of paddlers at the Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival for more than 20 years. In 2019 we have revised our registration system, continued improvements to paddlers’ village, expanded food services, and new ways for paddlers and the public to experience the races on shore. On the water, expect a surprise or two which will be, well…surprises! More information: <https://victoriadragonboat.com/festival/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 363037562 | Repair Café Fairfield | 2019-08-10 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-10 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Read-only | 2019-05-28 6:09 pm | Repair Café Fairfield is a neighbourhood initiative that promotes repair as an alternative to tossing things out. Residents of Fairfield and surrounding areas can bring their broken items to fix them on the spot with the help of voluntary repairers. Check out all the stuff you can get fixed! - Small appliances (e.g. toaster, lamp, iron, blender, vacuum…) - Electronics (e.g. handheld games, keyboards, cellphones, headphones…) - Dull knives – sharpened! - Clothing (e.g. rips, holes, hem needed) - Ceramics (e.g. broken dish) - Bicycles - Hearing aids - Furniture (e.g. wobbly chair) Repair Cafe Fairfield in the News! <http://www.vicnews.com/community/389617551.html> Get Involved Repair Café Fairfield could use more handy volunteers in the area. Help out day of, or behind the scenes…. - be a fixer - posting guide signs on the day of the event - posting and following up with online ads - answering online/email questions - a runner to pick up supplies during the event - organizers. Join us! To get involved email [](mailto:repaircafefairfield@gmail.com)<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank">repaircafefairfield@gmail.com</a> More information: <https://fairfieldcommunity.ca/repair-cafe/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 369773280 | Party in the Park 2019 | 2019-08-10 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-10 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-06 8:52 am | Join us for our 5th annual PITP (Party in the Park) \*NEW LOCATION\* This year join us at Ruth King Elementary School from 10am-1pm! There will be all the classic things you've loved about Party in Park - Games, Food, Inflatables, Superheroes and Princesses, Candy, Crafts etc... with some SURPRISE additions! Let's Party together! |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 357017811 | Arts & Music in the Gardens 2019 | 2019-08-10 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-10 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until August 12, 2019 | 2019-08-11 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190812T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-20 10:13 am | 2019-07-09 5:33 pm | Local Artists 50+ Vendors Live Music Plant Sale Used Books Family Activities Food Trucks Concession Stand BBQ Nine acres of award-winning gardens Installations by the Victoria Floral Artists Guild Victoria Master Gardeners onsite to answer questions $10 (Free for HCP members) <https://hcp.ca/artsandmusic/> Volunteer with the HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/> HAT Volunteer info: This is a very fun opportunity to practice your public outreach skills while volunteering for a great cause! This event will feature three stages of live music, over 50 artists/vendors set up in the gardens, and we expect 2000-3000 visitors over the weekend. So, if you've always wanted to practice your public outreach skills and meet some of the wonderful members of the community, we want you! Tasks will include set-up/take-down of booth, sharing information about HAT's conservation programs, as well as accepting donations, recruiting volunteers and more! No experience necessary. Training provided. Being comfortable engaging with people is an asset. Please e-mail volunteers@hat.bc.ca for more information and to get involved! |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 411688400 | Summer Bud Grafting Workshop - at the Welland Orchard! | 2019-08-10 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-10 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-26 5:25 pm | Interested in learning how to graft fruit trees in the summer? Have you tried dormant season grafting but some of the grafts didn't take? There's another grafting window this summer! Join us in the beautiful Welland Community Orchard, with grafting instructor Gord Baird from the BC Fruit Testers Association and Eco-Sense. Welland is an unparalleled outdoor classroom, with examples of successfully grafted apple trees. There are pears, plums, figs, grapes, kiwis, persimmon, medlar, quince and hazelnut trees to inspire us! This is an opportunity you don't want to miss! In this workshop we'll cover the basics of tool selection, use and care, as well as the essential whys, hows and whens of summer bud grafting. We'll even have a chance for some hands-on practice! Our goal is to send you home feeling confident to experiment with grafting on your own. In holding this workshop on the territories of the Lkwungen speaking peoples, we acknowledge as settlers that we are uninvited guests on this land. Our orchard is part of a long, and ongoing, pattern of colonization on this continent. We hope that in working respectfully and consciously on these territories and with local nations that we can find a way towards meaningful decolonization and reconciliation. $30 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-bud-grafting-workshop-at-the-welland-orchard-tickets-64638076226> All funds raised from this workshop go towards subsiding educational opportunities for schools and other LifeCycles community programming. Bring a pair of pruners and a grafting knife if you have one, and dress for hot weather as this workshop is outdoors. Parking is limited so consider carpooling, taking the bus or hopping on your bike. Welland Legacy Park is right on the Galloping Goose, and the 14, 22 and 50 bus routes all drop you within 10 minutes walking distance of the park. Please contact <welland@lifecyclesproject.ca> with any questions. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 416390448 | 🐾 Koffi's First Annual Pup-a-Palooza | 2019-08-10 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-10 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 6:03 pm | 2019-08-03 11:29 am | Exciting news!! Our friends at [Koffi](http://www.koffihouse.ca/) are hosting their First Annual Pup-a-Palozza on Saturday, August 10th! Mark your calendars for what is surely going to become a popular annual event. Stop by between 11am-4pm with your four legged best friend for pet photos, dog treats, raffle prizes, refreshing puppy pools, a live DJ, and a nice cold Hoyne beer! All proceeds go towards [MexPup](https://oaklandscommunitycentre.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3fb9f1697b332fba8c4cef7f1&id=28e49ad4c3&e=ba8ca83d3f) and [ROAM. ](https://oaklandscommunitycentre.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3fb9f1697b332fba8c4cef7f1&id=76d3a17a6b&e=ba8ca83d3f) We'll see you there! |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 403222494 | The Mystic Market in Market Square | 2019-08-10 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-10 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-16 11:05 am | Featuring 40 plus of the finest vendors, wellness services and local market square businesses in the Market Square for one fun-filled day for the whole family. Many gorgeous styles of jewelry, crystal sales, aromatherapy & beauty products, many styles of psychic readings, food & drinks, live entertainment. Contact Debra Thomlinson if you wish to join us as a vendor/musician/food vendor @ <pixiedust363@yahoo.com> <https://www.facebook.com/events/420206532146108/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 415275315 | Painting Fundamentals with Mitchell Villa | 2019-08-10 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-10 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:18 am | Mitchell Villa will cover the fundamentals of acrylic and oil painting through a ground up approach. Focusing on the essential ‘behind the scenes’ steps that transform a roll of canvas into a finished piece that is ready to hang. The demo will cover canvas stretching and preparation, composition building, techniques for transferring an image onto canvas, varnishing and installation of hanging hardware. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Mitchell Villa is a primarily self taught artist. Drawn to the endless possibilities and mark-making applications of the painting medium, he began experimenting with acrylics early on and transitioned into oil in 2018. Villa has established himself as a painter in Western Canada, eventually settling down his practice in Victoria, BC, where he finds the quieter pace of the city better suited to the containment and focus a studio practice requires. <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/painting-fundamentals-with-mitchell-villa/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 400822760 | $3 Movie Matinee: The Count of Monte Cristo | 2019-08-10 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-10 | 3:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-13 1:36 pm | 2019-07-14 8:57 am | Enjoy the movie, popcorn and beverage for just $3! We will show two movies at 1 pm on the last Saturday of each month. Call or come by the Centre to check out our upcoming Movie titles. 250-384-6542 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/3-movie-matinee-to-be-announced-2018-08-04-2018-12-15/all/> Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 413622292 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | 2019-08-10 | 2:00 pm | 2019-08-10 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-29 11:20 am | 2019-07-29 11:20 am | *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*, winner of several Tony awards when it debuted in 1962, is the brainchild of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim and book-writers Bert Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Inspired by the farces of the ancient roman playwright Plautus, it tells the story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his master win the girl next door. With hit songs such as Everybody Ought to Have a Maid, Lovely, and of course Comedy Tonight. This classic musical is a perfect way to end your trip through the world of great classic theatre. $22.50 - $46.80 Tickets and more information: <http://bluebridgetheatre.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 415275110 | Painting Fundamentals with Mitchell Villa | 2019-08-10 | 2:30 pm | 2019-08-10 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:18 am | 2019-07-31 10:18 am | Mitchell Villa will cover the fundamentals of acrylic and oil painting through a ground up approach. Focusing on the essential ‘behind the scenes’ steps that transform a roll of canvas into a finished piece that is ready to hang. The demo will cover canvas stretching and preparation, composition building, techniques for transferring an image onto canvas, varnishing and installation of hanging hardware. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Mitchell Villa is a primarily self taught artist. Drawn to the endless possibilities and mark-making applications of the painting medium, he began experimenting with acrylics early on and transitioned into oil in 2018. Villa has established himself as a painter in Western Canada, eventually settling down his practice in Victoria, BC, where he finds the quieter pace of the city better suited to the containment and focus a studio practice requires. <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/painting-fundamentals-with-mitchell-villa/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 409823570 | FREE! Public Swim | 2019-08-10 | 2:30 pm | 2019-08-10 | 4:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 10:13 am | On Saturday, August 10th from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. swim admission to the Esquimalt Recreation Centre is being sponsored by the BC Responsible and Problem Gambling Program. Prevention and Community Engagement Service Provider Shannon Husk shares, "BC Responsible Gambling provides free outreach and counselling around screen time, social media, video gaming and gambling which are all process and behavioural addictions. One of the most important ways of preventing any addiction is encouraging exercise and therefore why we want to pay for a free swim." During the free swim, participants are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to the Rainbow Kitchen. The Rainbow Kitchen serves the community of Esquimalt and beyond with food security measures from week day cold breakfasts or hot lunches prepared and served each day to providing food resources to thousands of others in the CRD through partnerships with other local food security agencies. Currently, the Rainbow Kitchen is experiencing a shortage. For a list of donation needs, please click [here](https://rainbowkitchen.ca/donation-needs/). To learn more about BC Responsible and Program Gambling Program, be sure to check out their interactive booth on August 10th at the rec centre, or visit [their website](https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/). |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 347189526 | Eves of Destruction Exhibition Bout: Hard Cores & Island Smash Up | 2019-08-10 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-10 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-07 8:10 am | 2019-07-23 9:45 am | Wondering what this “roller derby” thing is all about? Come check it out on the cheap with our exhibition games! Admission is by donation, but you’re still guaranteed to get the same great action as our regular season games. The Hard Cores are up against Nanaimo’s Harbour City Ship Rex at 5:30pm. Join us at 7:30pm for and Island Smash Up game featuring your favourite Eves and friends! We’ll have cold beer & cider in the Spinnakers Beer Garden, a 50/50 raffle, half-time entertainment and much more! Fun for the whole family! Admission by donation! <http://www.evesofdestructionrollerderby.com/calendar/2019/august-exhibition-games> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 420768620 | Light of My Life | 2019-08-10 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-10 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 8:27 am | What would you do if your young daughter (Anna Pniowsky) was one of the last females on the planet? Caleb (Academy Award nominee Casey Affleck) disguises her as a boy and takes to the wilderness in this tender, intimate film. **Principal photography took place in February 2017 in B.C’s Okanagan area** “A fine film… intimate, beautifully crafted and with a slow-burning intensity that you don’t find in most sci-fi dramas of this nature.” **Geoffrey Macnab, *Independent* (UK)** “The story of Caleb and Rag survives as one of thoughtful loyalty between a parent and their child – aware of the outside world, determined to love beyond it.” **Ella Kemp, *Sight and Sound*** $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/light-of-my-life/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 401340498 | Tolkien | 2019-08-10 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-10 | 8:52 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:52 am | A fastidious, keen-minded look at the tumultuous youth of the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. While snugly fitting within the conventions of respectable British period biographical dramas, this handsome film stresses both the daunting trials he endured — losing both parents very young, a blocked love affair, the trauma of World War I trench warfare — and his brilliance as a scholar and incipient creator. Top this off with a charismatic lead turn by the dashing, convincingly smart Nicholas Hoult. –Variety Also starring Lily Collins. “A sweet, thoughtful, and often unabashedly romantic biopic of the Lord of the Rings author.” --IGN "The performances are wonderful, especially Hoult and Collins, who exude a charming chemistry. " --Austin Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 420766934 | Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love | 2019-08-10 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-10 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 8:24 am | *So long, Marianne*…the story of the mysterious lover, iconic muse and eternal friend of music’s greatest poet, Leonard Cohen, delicately told from the lens of acclaimed documentarian Nick Broomfield (*Kurt & Courtney* (1998), *Whitney: Can I Be Me (*2017)). “This is an insider’s fascinating meditation on the nature of genius and stardom…” Andrea Gronvall, *Chicago Reader* “Nick Broomfield’s riveting documentary gives us a vivid snapshot of the early 1960s and a complicated mysterious love story.” Peter Bradshaw, *Guardian* $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marianne-leonard/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 400773278 | Salsa Caliente’s Theatre Showcase & Dance Party | 2019-08-10 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-10 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 11:49 am | Tickets on sale soon at <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/salsa-calientes-theatre-showcase-dance-party/> Join us for our annual Theatre Showcase and Dance Party! Doors open at 8:00pm and then the night starts at 8:30pm (door will be locked until intermission) with a full 2 act theatre show featuring Salsa & Bachata performances by all of our dancers. Stay after the show and join us for a dance party on stage from 9:30pm to midnight with Salsa, Merengue, Bachata & Cha Cha by DJ Christina (host of Salsa Del Barrio Radio) All ages are welcome! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 413623072 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | 2019-08-10 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-10 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-29 11:21 am | *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*, winner of several Tony awards when it debuted in 1962, is the brainchild of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim and book-writers Bert Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Inspired by the farces of the ancient roman playwright Plautus, it tells the story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his master win the girl next door. With hit songs such as Everybody Ought to Have a Maid, Lovely, and of course Comedy Tonight. This classic musical is a perfect way to end your trip through the world of great classic theatre. $22.50 - $46.80 Tickets and more information: <http://bluebridgetheatre.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 371761033 | Free-B Film Festival: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | 2019-08-10 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-10 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-08 9:11 pm | Victoria Film Festival presents: Free Outdoor Screening! Rain or shine! Bring your blanket, flashlight & snacks. As we get closer to the end of summer, gather your friends and family for a free movie night under the stars! <https://freebfilmfest.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 401340499 | Tolkien | 2019-08-10 | 9:15 pm | 2019-08-10 | 11:07 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:52 am | A fastidious, keen-minded look at the tumultuous youth of the author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. While snugly fitting within the conventions of respectable British period biographical dramas, this handsome film stresses both the daunting trials he endured — losing both parents very young, a blocked love affair, the trauma of World War I trench warfare — and his brilliance as a scholar and incipient creator. Top this off with a charismatic lead turn by the dashing, convincingly smart Nicholas Hoult. –Variety Also starring Lily Collins. “A sweet, thoughtful, and often unabashedly romantic biopic of the Lord of the Rings author.” --IGN "The performances are wonderful, especially Hoult and Collins, who exude a charming chemistry. " --Austin Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 408975883 | 🏳️🌈 King Fling IV: A night of drag | 2019-08-10 | 9:30 pm | 2019-08-11 | 1:30 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 9:44 am | 2019-07-23 9:45 am | Victoria's premier Drag King night and queer folx & friends dance party RETURNS on Saturday August 10 at Capital Ballroom! ALL genders and ALL allies welcome! 19+ Only Doors: 9:30PM Tickets: $12 Advance | $15 At the Door <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/king-fling-iv-capital-ballroom-tickets-65499949111> Your YYJ Drag Kings are busting with excitement to bring you KING FLING IV, a night that's guaranteed to be HOT, HUGE, and OH SO QUEER - just as you've come to expect from us! Get ready for an INCREDIBLE night of drag performances cause gender bending has never been so sexy! To top it all off, our favourite DJ Yeezy Yee will be playing the best tracks to keep you on the dance floor! Come out and support your local #yyjdrag scene while enjoying a night of fantastic performances and have a blast dancing with your friends! The King Fling team and Capital Ballroom staff are committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for everyone, with zero room for aggression or non-consensual activity. Bathrooms will be gender neutral for the night. If you have any questions or concerns please message us directly and we will be happy to answer! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 420867139 | Dragon Boat Festival | 2019-08-11 | 7:00 am | 2019-08-11 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 10:26 am | Victoria has hosted thousands of paddlers at the Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival for more than 20 years. In 2019 we have revised our registration system, continued improvements to paddlers’ village, expanded food services, and new ways for paddlers and the public to experience the races on shore. On the water, expect a surprise or two which will be, well…surprises! More information: <https://victoriadragonboat.com/festival/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 391967398 | Juan de Fuca Trail Prep | 2019-08-11 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-11 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 9:57 pm | Let us help you prepare for the Juan de Fuca Trail! Join our backcountry camping specialists to get you on the right foot for your upcoming trip. We'll introduce you to the equipment required for a safe and comfortable trip, as well as tips for backcountry travel. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - Trip planning (logistics, registration, details pertaining to the Juan de Fuca Trail); - Must-see locations along the Juan de Fuca Trail; - Clothing and layering systems for your trip; - Meal planning for extended periods; - Understanding the importance of a properly fitting backpack, and how to pack your own like a pro! ## Important notes We’ll provide all the demo gear and know-how, but we won’t be repairing your gear during this clinic. You’ll learn the skills to fix your own gear at home. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/event/256196/juan-de-fuca-trail-prep-aug11> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 374754398 | Oak Bay Arts & Culture Days: Bowker Creek Brush Up Show and sale | 2019-08-11 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-11 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-12 11:58 am | 2019-06-12 11:58 am | Celebrating its 15th year, the Bowker Creek Brush Up sees artists from the Oak Bay Community Artists Society and other guest artists to meet the public and demonstrate how they create their art. This great annual event brings the community together for a festive and fun day. <https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/arts-culture/arts-culture-days> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 371806724 | Cadboro Bay Festival | 2019-08-11 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-11 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-08 10:51 pm | Enjoy an afternoon at the picturesque Gyro Park, with a variety of hands-on activities, bouncy castles, information displays, arts and craft stations and food and fun for the entire family. Watch world-class sand sculptors create giant works of art using just sand, water and a whole lot of creativity. Free Admission <https://www.facebook.com/events/2253072465008377/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 413622977 | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum | 2019-08-11 | 2:00 pm | 2019-08-11 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-29 11:20 am | 2019-07-29 11:21 am | *A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum*, winner of several Tony awards when it debuted in 1962, is the brainchild of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim and book-writers Bert Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Inspired by the farces of the ancient roman playwright Plautus, it tells the story of a slave named Pseudolus and his attempts to win his freedom by helping his master win the girl next door. With hit songs such as Everybody Ought to Have a Maid, Lovely, and of course Comedy Tonight. This classic musical is a perfect way to end your trip through the world of great classic theatre. $22.50 - $46.80 Tickets and more information: <http://bluebridgetheatre.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 413630365 | Carillon Recital | 2019-08-11 | 3:00 pm | 2019-08-11 | 3:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday until August 26, 2019 | 2019-08-25 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190826T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-29 11:33 am | 2019-07-29 11:33 am | Join Provincial Carillonneur, Rosemary Laing, for a live recital. Music will feature songs written for the carillon, as well as Canadian folk tunes, and popular songs. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the music from the Native Plant Garden. <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108865/carillon-recital> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 401340500 | The White Crow | 2019-08-11 | 4:30 pm | 2019-08-11 | 6:37 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:52 am | DANCE ON SCREEN SPOTLIGHT As a director, Ralph Fiennes shows the same alertness for rich characterization that he does as an actor. And that’s saying something. His talent shines in this look at the early life of ballet great Rudolf Nureyev, up to and including his defection from Russia and the Kirov Ballet at the Paris airport in 1961. He was 23. White Crow is not a biopic. It’s an impressionistic glimpse at the forces driving Nureyev—something of a diva even then—to accept no borders or limits in letting his artistry run free. Working from a potent script by noted playwright and screenwriter David Hare, Fiennes gives his period drama a present-tense urgency that draws us into the life of Nureyev in the fascinating act of inventing himself. Ukranian dancer Oleg Ivenko, a soloist at the Jalil Tatar Ballet Theater, brings just the right note of youthful energy and sexual swagger to the role, his eyes alert to every challenge and perceived threat. Part thriller, part meditation on life and art, part portrait of a man on a tightrope, The White Crow may be juggling more themes than it can handle. But Fiennes makes the result a thing of bruising beauty and an exhilarating gift. –Rolling Stone "LOVELY, ELEGANT, IMPRESSIVE. A CLASSY -- AND RESPECTFULLY SEXY -- NIGHT AT THE MOVIES." --Variety “A richly textured drama that very nearly reincarnates the legendary artist and the Cold War era from which he sprang.” –Chicago Reader UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374755242 | Oak Bay Arts & Culture Days: Raven Baroque | 2019-08-11 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-11 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-12 11:59 am | 2019-06-12 12:00 pm | Join Victoria’s 14 piece baroque strings group for a beautiful outdoor acoustic performance. Featuring celebrated music from great composers performed by some of Victoria’s finest classical musicians. <https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/arts-culture/arts-culture-days> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 401340501 | The White Crow | 2019-08-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-11 | 9:07 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:52 am | DANCE ON SCREEN SPOTLIGHT As a director, Ralph Fiennes shows the same alertness for rich characterization that he does as an actor. And that’s saying something. His talent shines in this look at the early life of ballet great Rudolf Nureyev, up to and including his defection from Russia and the Kirov Ballet at the Paris airport in 1961. He was 23. White Crow is not a biopic. It’s an impressionistic glimpse at the forces driving Nureyev—something of a diva even then—to accept no borders or limits in letting his artistry run free. Working from a potent script by noted playwright and screenwriter David Hare, Fiennes gives his period drama a present-tense urgency that draws us into the life of Nureyev in the fascinating act of inventing himself. Ukranian dancer Oleg Ivenko, a soloist at the Jalil Tatar Ballet Theater, brings just the right note of youthful energy and sexual swagger to the role, his eyes alert to every challenge and perceived threat. Part thriller, part meditation on life and art, part portrait of a man on a tightrope, The White Crow may be juggling more themes than it can handle. But Fiennes makes the result a thing of bruising beauty and an exhilarating gift. –Rolling Stone "LOVELY, ELEGANT, IMPRESSIVE. A CLASSY -- AND RESPECTFULLY SEXY -- NIGHT AT THE MOVIES." --Variety “A richly textured drama that very nearly reincarnates the legendary artist and the Cold War era from which he sprang.” –Chicago Reader UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 408980089 | Victoria's Finest - Ladies of Jazz Concert! | 2019-08-11 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-11 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 9:47 am | 6 of Victoria's Finest Jazz Singers are coming together to perform a fantastic show of Jazz and Blues! Featuring: April Gislason, Edie DaPonte, Kristina Helene, Maria Manna, Maureen Washington, and Shanna Dance! Accompanied by: Karel Roessingh, Joey Smith, and Damian Graham. Doors open at 6:00 PM Show starts at 8:00 PM Advance tickets $30 At the Door $35 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victorias-finest-ladies-of-jazz-concert-tickets-65322620717> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 422696261 | Pop-Up Farmers Market | 2019-08-12 | 11:30 am | 2019-08-12 | 2:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-09 11:20 am | 2019-08-09 11:21 am | The Campus Community Garden will be set up outside of McPherson Library to hand out fresh, free, student-grown veggies to students on campus! Come check out what we are growing and how we are trying to combat student food insecurity. <https://www.facebook.com/events/929820057356429/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 391967571 | DIY: how to repair your outdoor gear | 2019-08-12 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-12 | 6:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 10:00 pm | Once you learn these simple fixes, you’ll have the skills to repair the most common things that go wrong with outdoor gear. From fixing a broken tent pole to unsticking a zipper, these handy tips could save your next trip. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - How to repair tent pole elastic cords - How to repair broken tent poles - How to fix zippers (stuck, separated and broken zippers) - How to fix a hole in a sleeping pad - Tips to clean and waterproof your gear ## Important notes We’ll provide all the demo gear and know-how, but we won’t be repairing your gear during this clinic. You’ll learn the skills to fix your own gear at home. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/event/256046/diy-how-to-repair-your-outdoor-gear-aug12> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 423471457 | 💼 Design Sprint & Lightning Decision Jam Info Session | 2019-08-12 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-12 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-08-10 2:21 pm | **Learn the Lightning Decision Jam, a tool that will help you and your team make decisions faster and avoid unnecessary discussions.** ## About this Event The Design Sprint and Lightning Decision Jam are two methodologies based on the same principles to leverage creative thinking and maximize efficiency. These simple tools are helping companies all around the world to revamp the way they work, test, validate and even make decisions in the workplace. Join me for a short session where I will teach you the Lightning Decision Jam, a simple yet powerful tool for your team to make decisions fast, without unnecessary discussions and endless meetings. A tool so simple that you will be able to adapt it into your workflow as soon as the session is over. After we learn the LDJ I will show you how a full Design Sprint looks and why this methodology is being adopted by companies such as Google, Facebook, Nike, Lego and in industries as varied as medical research, real estate, technology and product development. Come and be part of this workshop, learn a new way of making decisions and about a methodology so revolutionizing that is quickly becoming the next buzz word. Registration: <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/design-sprint-lightning-decision-jam-info-session-tickets-66590394663> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 372107988 | 🎈 Home Alone Safety (9-12 yrs) | 2019-08-12 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-12 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-09 9:28 am | 2019-07-13 5:12 pm | A program that teaches children to be more confident and capable, should they find themselves home alone. Topics include safety in the home, stranger awareness, fire prevention, internet safety and injury prevention. $25 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/home-alone-safety-9-12-yrs-tickets-59558427861> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401340502 | The White Crow | 2019-08-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-12 | 9:07 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:53 am | DANCE ON SCREEN SPOTLIGHT As a director, Ralph Fiennes shows the same alertness for rich characterization that he does as an actor. And that’s saying something. His talent shines in this look at the early life of ballet great Rudolf Nureyev, up to and including his defection from Russia and the Kirov Ballet at the Paris airport in 1961. He was 23. White Crow is not a biopic. It’s an impressionistic glimpse at the forces driving Nureyev—something of a diva even then—to accept no borders or limits in letting his artistry run free. Working from a potent script by noted playwright and screenwriter David Hare, Fiennes gives his period drama a present-tense urgency that draws us into the life of Nureyev in the fascinating act of inventing himself. Ukranian dancer Oleg Ivenko, a soloist at the Jalil Tatar Ballet Theater, brings just the right note of youthful energy and sexual swagger to the role, his eyes alert to every challenge and perceived threat. Part thriller, part meditation on life and art, part portrait of a man on a tightrope, The White Crow may be juggling more themes than it can handle. But Fiennes makes the result a thing of bruising beauty and an exhilarating gift. –Rolling Stone "LOVELY, ELEGANT, IMPRESSIVE. A CLASSY -- AND RESPECTFULLY SEXY -- NIGHT AT THE MOVIES." --Variety “A richly textured drama that very nearly reincarnates the legendary artist and the Cold War era from which he sprang.” –Chicago Reader UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 393617180 | Ballroom Dancing in the Square: Rumba | 2019-08-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-12 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-04 9:12 pm | 2019-08-07 6:57 pm | A free beginners’ ballroom dance lesson followed by a social dance accompanied by a live band or DJ. DJ Dean/Rumba Workshop 7-8pm/General Dancing 8-9:30pm <https://www.facebook.com/events/473314146745570/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 401340503 | The White Crow | 2019-08-12 | 9:25 pm | 2019-08-12 | 11:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:53 am | DANCE ON SCREEN SPOTLIGHT As a director, Ralph Fiennes shows the same alertness for rich characterization that he does as an actor. And that’s saying something. His talent shines in this look at the early life of ballet great Rudolf Nureyev, up to and including his defection from Russia and the Kirov Ballet at the Paris airport in 1961. He was 23. White Crow is not a biopic. It’s an impressionistic glimpse at the forces driving Nureyev—something of a diva even then—to accept no borders or limits in letting his artistry run free. Working from a potent script by noted playwright and screenwriter David Hare, Fiennes gives his period drama a present-tense urgency that draws us into the life of Nureyev in the fascinating act of inventing himself. Ukranian dancer Oleg Ivenko, a soloist at the Jalil Tatar Ballet Theater, brings just the right note of youthful energy and sexual swagger to the role, his eyes alert to every challenge and perceived threat. Part thriller, part meditation on life and art, part portrait of a man on a tightrope, The White Crow may be juggling more themes than it can handle. But Fiennes makes the result a thing of bruising beauty and an exhilarating gift. –Rolling Stone "LOVELY, ELEGANT, IMPRESSIVE. A CLASSY -- AND RESPECTFULLY SEXY -- NIGHT AT THE MOVIES." --Variety “A richly textured drama that very nearly reincarnates the legendary artist and the Cold War era from which he sprang.” –Chicago Reader UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374756623 | Oak Bay Arts & Culture Days: ArtsAlive Guided Public Sculpture Walking Tour | 2019-08-13 | 10:30 am | 2019-08-13 | 12:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-12 12:01 pm | 2019-08-07 6:58 pm | Join members of our Public Arts Advisory Committee and special guest, local poets on a walking tour taking in the ArtsAlive sculptures on Oak Bay Avenue. <https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/arts-culture/arts-culture-days> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 426580199 | Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love | 2019-08-13 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-13 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 14, 2019 | 2019-08-14 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190814T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 8:48 am | 2019-08-14 8:48 am | *So long, Marianne*…the story of the mysterious lover, iconic muse and eternal friend of music’s greatest poet, Leonard Cohen, delicately told from the lens of acclaimed documentarian Nick Broomfield (*Kurt & Courtney* (1998), *Whitney: Can I Be Me (*2017)). “This is an insider’s fascinating meditation on the nature of genius and stardom…” Andrea Gronvall, *Chicago Reader* “Nick Broomfield’s riveting documentary gives us a vivid snapshot of the early 1960s and a complicated mysterious love story.” Peter Bradshaw, *Guardian* $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marianne-leonard/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 384860398 | 🎈 Music in the Park - Rutledge Park | 2019-08-13 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-13 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-24 2:56 pm | 2019-07-13 5:13 pm | Bring a blanket and a picnic and mingle with your neighbours and share an evening of music and dance. Face painting for kids and food available for purchase at this family friendly event. Music by Shades of Grey, playing country and classic rock. <https://www.facebook.com/events/302358313980437/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 401340504 | Walkabout | 2019-08-13 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-13 | 8:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:18 am | One of the most hauntingly beautiful films ever made! A young sister (Jenny Agutter) and brother (Lucien John) are abandoned in the harsh Australian outback and must learn to cope in the natural world, in this hypnotic masterpiece from Nicolas Roeg. Along the way, they meet a young aborigine (David Gumpilil) on his “walkabout,” a rite of passage in which adolescent boys are initiated into manhood by journeying into the wilderness alone. Walkabout is a thrilling adventure as well as a provocative rumination on time and civilization. Unforgettable. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 421137110 | TIKI Tuesday Pop-Up | 2019-08-13 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-14 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-08-07 6:04 pm | 2019-08-07 6:58 pm | Time to don your favourite grass skirt or Hawaiian shirt and let the PTT crew take you beach combing for hidden treasures. The freshly revamped Paul’s Diner by Fol Epi has just reopened below us if you’re looking for a bite before hand. 19+ event 🍹 no cover charge 🍹 no reservations If you’re feeling it, you can find us on Instagram as @parttimetiki <https://copperowl.ca/calendar> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 401340505 | Walkabout | 2019-08-13 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-13 | 10:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:19 am | One of the most hauntingly beautiful films ever made! A young sister (Jenny Agutter) and brother (Lucien John) are abandoned in the harsh Australian outback and must learn to cope in the natural world, in this hypnotic masterpiece from Nicolas Roeg. Along the way, they meet a young aborigine (David Gumpilil) on his “walkabout,” a rite of passage in which adolescent boys are initiated into manhood by journeying into the wilderness alone. Walkabout is a thrilling adventure as well as a provocative rumination on time and civilization. Unforgettable. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 423466836 | 🎈 Marmalade Books Storytime | 2019-08-14 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-14 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until August 19, 2019 | 2019-08-18 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190819T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,WE,FR,SA | Administrator | 2019-08-10 2:11 pm | On August 18th, the Marmalade Books Pop-Up Shop will be hosting a free author event with authors Sheryl McFarlane, Kit Pearson and Katherine Farris. Book signing to follow. The Pop-Up Shop will be open from Monday, August 12 to Sunday, August 18. Additional Storytimes are on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 11:00 am, when Marmalade Books will be reading their favourite books. <https://readmarmalade.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 414833441 | Drop-In: Lunch & Learn — Stand Up for B.C | 2019-08-14 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-14 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-30 10:37 pm | Best known for their 'No Tankers Campaign', Adam from [Dogwood](https://clubkwench.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bc4c2649705ce1e3be2abc1ee&id=7f9df05c0d&e=b8cc6ad5a1) will be sharing knowledge on their current campaigns to protect B.C and how you can get involved. Free public drop-in <https://www.clubkwench.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 425758496 | 🛐 Camosun Eid Fest | 2019-08-14 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-14 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until August 16, 2019 | 2019-08-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190816T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 10:12 am | 2019-08-13 10:13 am | Join us for a celebration with Eid festivities! Enjoy cultural cuisine, henna tattoos & fun games! Free of charge, everyone welcome! |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 363539408 | Picnic in the Gardens | 2019-08-14 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-14 | 8:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-05-29 10:19 am | 2019-08-07 6:58 pm | The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you. The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games – it will be a wonderful evening. <https://hcp.ca/event/may-picnic-night-2/> We look forward to welcoming Jennifer Louise Taylor as our musician for the June 4 Picnic in the Gardens. Her style is best described as west coast folk roots. To get a preview of Jennifer’s music, use this[ link. ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvkcZtB2kaI) Jennifer will be performing solo at this event. If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a **Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles**. Classes run from **5:30pm – 7:30pm**. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot – 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group. Volunteer with The HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 420768732 | Light of My Life | 2019-08-14 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-14 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 16, 2019 | 2019-08-16 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190816T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 8:28 am | What would you do if your young daughter (Anna Pniowsky) was one of the last females on the planet? Caleb (Academy Award nominee Casey Affleck) disguises her as a boy and takes to the wilderness in this tender, intimate film. **Principal photography took place in February 2017 in B.C’s Okanagan area** “A fine film… intimate, beautifully crafted and with a slow-burning intensity that you don’t find in most sci-fi dramas of this nature.” **Geoffrey Macnab, *Independent* (UK)** “The story of Caleb and Rag survives as one of thoughtful loyalty between a parent and their child – aware of the outside world, determined to love beyond it.” **Ella Kemp, *Sight and Sound*** $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/light-of-my-life/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 372085900 | Eventide Music Series: A night of Hip-Hop with Mob Bounce | 2019-08-14 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-14 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-09 8:34 am | 2019-08-07 6:58 pm | Join us for free live music in Centennial Square every Wednesday night all summer! This series features an eclectic lineup of artists from Victoria’s independent music scene plus some touring artists thrown in the mix. A food vendor and a licensed beverage area complement these all-ages outdoor events. This week features: Mob Bounce (Telkwa, BC) FB: <https://www.facebook.com/mobbounce/> BC: <https://mobbounce.bandcamp.com/> SC: <https://soundcloud.com/mob-bounce> DEBBY FRIDAY (Vancouver) BC: <https://debbyfriday.bandcamp.com/> SC: <https://soundcloud.com/debbyfriday> Plus one more guest TBA <https://eventidevictoria.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 374758206 | Oak Bay Arts & Culture Days: Art Piano Pop Up Performance | 2019-08-14 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-14 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-12 12:05 pm | 2019-08-07 6:58 pm | Join local artists Graham Thompson and Sherry Tompalski for a good ol’ sing along around the piano at Willows Beach August 14th at 6pm, (August 15th at 6pm if it rains). On the band stand this year, SEAGULL SID welcomes WALLY CATNIP to play A WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN GOIN' ON! <https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/arts-culture/arts-culture-days> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 422688796 | Community Event - Naloxone Training | 2019-08-14 | 6:45 pm | 2019-08-14 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-09 11:07 am | Free Naloxone training and kit. No cost, all welcome. Please join us for a free training session at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Quadra Street. Open to the community and to all who are interested in knowing how to respond/provide life-saving care upon encountering an overdose emergency. Light refreshments to be served after. Training provided by AVI Health & Community Services. Please respond if you planing on attending so we have an idea of how many kits we'll need. <https://www.facebook.com/events/1287464174754015/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 425638487 | Tricked Out Trivia - Hip Hop Edition | 2019-08-14 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-14 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 7:44 am | 2019-08-13 7:44 am | Another edition of Tricked Out Trivia this Wednesday with comedian hosts Dan Duvall, Evan Mumford, and Shane Priestley. This week we're talking HIP HOP! Have a laugh, make em laugh, win cool prizes. $8 pound of Jumbo Wings $6.5 pints of Phillips Brewing |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 401340506 | Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind | 2019-08-14 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-14 | 8:31 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:19 am | Portrait of a Canadian icon: with unprecedented access to the artist, the film takes audiences from high school auditoriums in straight-laced, small town Ontario in the 50s to the coffee houses of Yorkville and Greenwich Village in the 60s, through Lightfoot’s turbulent, substance-fueled arena shows of the 70s, and finally to the artist in present day. Lightfoot himself is ruminative and reflective, particularly as he thinks back on his relationships with women over the years. The documentary also features interviews from Lightfoot peers Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Randy Bachman, and Steve Earle\\; famous fans from Rush, Alec Baldwin, Anne Murray and Sarah McLachlan\\; as well as behind the scenes stories from members of his longtime band. This is an intimate and emotional examination of the artist’s profound relationship to his music and his Canadian roots. –Vancouver International Film Festival "Briskly entertaining and entirely legend-affirming." --Toronto Star “PURE GOLD” –What She Said “Laudatory overview of one of his country's greatest singer-songwriters.” --Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 426580310 | Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love | 2019-08-14 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-14 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 21, 2019 | 2019-08-21 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190821T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 8:48 am | 2019-08-14 8:49 am | *So long, Marianne*…the story of the mysterious lover, iconic muse and eternal friend of music’s greatest poet, Leonard Cohen, delicately told from the lens of acclaimed documentarian Nick Broomfield (*Kurt & Courtney* (1998), *Whitney: Can I Be Me (*2017)). “This is an insider’s fascinating meditation on the nature of genius and stardom…” Andrea Gronvall, *Chicago Reader* “Nick Broomfield’s riveting documentary gives us a vivid snapshot of the early 1960s and a complicated mysterious love story.” Peter Bradshaw, *Guardian* $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marianne-leonard/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 401340507 | Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind | 2019-08-14 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-14 | 10:31 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:20 am | Portrait of a Canadian icon: with unprecedented access to the artist, the film takes audiences from high school auditoriums in straight-laced, small town Ontario in the 50s to the coffee houses of Yorkville and Greenwich Village in the 60s, through Lightfoot’s turbulent, substance-fueled arena shows of the 70s, and finally to the artist in present day. Lightfoot himself is ruminative and reflective, particularly as he thinks back on his relationships with women over the years. The documentary also features interviews from Lightfoot peers Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Randy Bachman, and Steve Earle\\; famous fans from Rush, Alec Baldwin, Anne Murray and Sarah McLachlan\\; as well as behind the scenes stories from members of his longtime band. This is an intimate and emotional examination of the artist’s profound relationship to his music and his Canadian roots. –Vancouver International Film Festival "Briskly entertaining and entirely legend-affirming." --Toronto Star “PURE GOLD” –What She Said “Laudatory overview of one of his country's greatest singer-songwriters.” --Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 425758785 | 🛐 Camosun Eid Fest | 2019-08-15 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-15 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 10:13 am | Join us for a celebration with Eid festivities! Enjoy cultural cuisine, henna tattoos & fun games! Free of charge, everyone welcome! |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 427861817 | 📈 The Bike 'n' Bites City Tour | 2019-08-15 | 1:30 pm | 2019-08-15 | 4:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Daily until October 2, 2019 | 2019-10-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191002T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 7:55 pm | DURATION: 3 Hours LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: Easy / Leisurely pace DISTANCE: 14 km Price: $99.00 each DURATION: 3 hours Tour Dates: May - Oct - Daily 1:30pm Includes: Bike Rental, and food samples Did you know that Victoria has the highest number of restaurants per capita in all of Canada? Did you know that Victoria is the second oldest coastal city on the American and Canadian west coast? The Bike n’ Bites City Tour is part city / part food tour, allowing you to explore the amazing neighbourhoods, historic buildings, epic parks and ocean vistas we have to offer, while rewarding yourself along the way with one of the things we love best about present day Victoria - food! You’ll get to experience some of our top restaurants, highlighting the talent and creativity of our local culinary creatives. Starting off at Bike Tours Victoria, located in the heart of Old Town Victoria’s historic Market Square, you'll ride off to explore some of the great views of our coastal city, take in local community food projects, and stop to explore the must see neighbourhood attractions like Historic Chinatown, the Parliament Buildings, and a ride through Beacon Hill Park. Along the way they will highlight three of Victoria’s favourite restaurants and food vendors who are passionate about fresh, local food and are doing their part to create a high-quality sustainable dining experience for both residents and tourists alike! Food highlights can change daily depending on the day and timing, but among the list of choices are one to Canada’s top restaurants, a farm-to-kitchen organization who transforms under-utilized urban spaces to grow fresh premium produce, a vendor aimed at changing how we eat at a national level, and more. Bonus! Funds from this trip will help to support the Food Eco District (FED), a local non-profit working to create the first sustainable dining district in the country! This tour is approximately 3 hours in length and is geared for a leisurely pace. We can cater to many food sensitivities, please let us know beforehand which can be done during the booking process and we will do our best to accommodate you. Included: Bike rental & helmet, snacks & samples each stop along the way. What to Bring: Water, sunscreen, appropriate clothes for current weather conditions. Questions? Please call Matt at <a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank">250.891.8545</a> or email <bookings@biketoursvictoria.com> May 01, 2019 [Click Here to Book Your Tour!](https://www.biketoursvictoria.com/bike-n-bites-city-tour) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |||
| 423476290 | Tea & Talk: For the Whales Stuck on a Dry Dock: Canadian Rum Running on the West Coast | 2019-08-15 | 2:30 pm | 2019-08-15 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Every 2 weeks on Thursday until August 30, 2019 | 2019-08-29 | FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=2;UNTIL=20190830T065959Z | Administrator | 2019-08-10 2:31 pm | 2019-08-10 2:32 pm | ### Join us every other Thursday afternoon for Tea and Talks! Museum volunteers, archival staff, and educators present unique artefacts from our collection, surrounded by discussions of maritime history and other seaworthy topics – all over a cup of tea and refreshments! *This program **FREE** with museum admission\* or membership* Prohibition was tried in Canada, with varying specifics from province to province. In BC, it had failed and been abandoned by 1920, resulting in a “wet” province sidled up to the “dry” country of the United States. Determination, desire for profit, and curious loopholes in Canadian law grew an industry of rum running here on the coast. Canadians could load up their vessel with contraband booze and make a tidy sum supplying the American “whales” (big drinkers). And don’t miss the rest of our Tea & Talk series, every other Thursday at 2:30! <http://mmbc.bc.ca/events/> \***Museum Admission:** **Adult** – $10.00 **Senior/Student** – $8.00 **Youth (12-17)** – $5.00 **Child (under 12)** – Free **Volunteer with the MMBC:** [**https://mmbc.bc.ca/volunteer**](https://mmbc.bc.ca/volunteer) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 420871200 | Recital – Dunàmis Quartet | 2019-08-15 | 3:15 pm | 2019-08-15 | 3:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 10:33 am | 2019-08-07 10:38 am | Dunàmis Quartet [http://standrewsvictoria.ca/?page\_id=5666](http://standrewsvictoria.ca/?page_id=5666) |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 390672069 | Herbal Workshop: Natural Communication | 2019-08-15 | 4:00 pm | 2019-08-15 | 6:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 12:11 pm | This is part of our series of herbal workshops that will be offered over the summer of 2019 at The People's Apothecary Herbal Medicine Community Garden. Chantal Solomon will be hosting this workshop in deepening your relationship to your inner-self and the beauty of the island. All are welcome, free to attend! No registration necessary. Community members are encouraged to harvest from the garden. Contact quadravillage.gardens@gmail.com for more information. \---- Are you interested in deepening your relationship with your inner self & this beautiful island? Chantal is offering "Natural Communication", a reflective experience this summer at the People's Apothecary Garden. Chantal's intention with providing this experience is to encourage gentle connections without selves and the lands we walk upon. I would love to hold space with you to explore the subtleties of ourselves in relation to the land. Using meditation, creativity & our senses we will explore different communication methods for practicing herbal medicine and self reflection. ABOUT CHANTAL: Chantal Solomon's ancestors began to arrive in “British Columbia” in 1925 via Eastern Turtle Island, Europe & Africa. She roamed many mountains, gardens & coastlines with a curiosity for the old ways of the land, which lead her to study special needs education, herbal medicine, visual arts and meditation. Chantal loves to collect plants & other random materials to create something new and share her findings with community. Her artwork has been exhibited at the Comox Valley Art Gallery, the Richmond Museum and the Courtenay District Museum & Archives. Chantal is a creative facilitator; she has worked with youth in various capacities including public & private schools k-12, summer camps, preschools & public events. Her facilitation philosophy has been inspired by Metis culture, DIY ethic, inquiry-based learning & Reggio Emilia. She is currently creating screen printed textiles & herbal medicines at the Ministry of Casual Living, Victoria, BC. Chantal's solo productions are shared via “Heart Seeds Creative” which offers a variety of nature-inspired products, community event collaborations & curriculum. @heartseedscreative [www.heartseeds.org](http://www.heartseeds.org/) <https://www.facebook.com/events/1297043817112881/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 419359645 | Gender Stereotypes in the Workplace | Panel Discussion & Networking | 2019-08-15 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-15 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 5:59 pm | *Gender Stereotypes Kill a Woman’s Self-Confidence and the best way to break stereotypes is to speak up and take action.* **Locelle** and **DoubleTree by Hilton & Suites Victoria** are partnering to host an event where some successful women will share their stories facing gender stereotypes in the work place and how they navigate them. ***Join us in this casual panel and networking event where the main goal is to get women together and inspire one another.*** $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gender-stereotypes-in-the-workplace-panel-discussion-networking-tickets-67046607207> **THIS IS A MUST-ATTEND EVENT IF YOU:** - have ever experienced gender stereotyping - are interested in gender related topics and want to learn how to navigate stereotypes - love connecting with other women in business **AGENDA** 5:00-5:45pm | Networking 5:45-6:15 | Panel Discussion 6:15-6:30 | Questions 6:30 -7:00pm | Ice breaker with Locelle App and More Networking (Snacks and drinks are included) **CONFIRMED PANELISTS:** *Lori Munoz* – Founder and CEO of HeartPress PR *Laura-Lea Berna* – Chief Information Officer at BC Transit Sofia Baltasar – Sales Manager at Hilton Hotels and Resorts And more… *Note: This event is open to anybody who identifies as a woman (19+) and only a limited number of spots are available.* |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 423470222 | 📈 SendtoNews Open House Fundraiser | 2019-08-15 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-15 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | 2019-08-10 2:16 pm | **SendtoNews is hosting an Open House Fundraiser - in honour of KidSport Victoria.** Come check out STN's new digs, play a game or two, meet the team, enjoy libations and snacks, all while having the chance to win a prize! We look forward to greeting you! Registration: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sendtonews-open-house-fundraiser-tickets-65745108389> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 401340508 | Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind | 2019-08-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-15 | 8:31 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:20 am | Portrait of a Canadian icon: with unprecedented access to the artist, the film takes audiences from high school auditoriums in straight-laced, small town Ontario in the 50s to the coffee houses of Yorkville and Greenwich Village in the 60s, through Lightfoot’s turbulent, substance-fueled arena shows of the 70s, and finally to the artist in present day. Lightfoot himself is ruminative and reflective, particularly as he thinks back on his relationships with women over the years. The documentary also features interviews from Lightfoot peers Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Randy Bachman, and Steve Earle\\; famous fans from Rush, Alec Baldwin, Anne Murray and Sarah McLachlan\\; as well as behind the scenes stories from members of his longtime band. This is an intimate and emotional examination of the artist’s profound relationship to his music and his Canadian roots. –Vancouver International Film Festival "Briskly entertaining and entirely legend-affirming." --Toronto Star “PURE GOLD” –What She Said “Laudatory overview of one of his country's greatest singer-songwriters.” --Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401340509 | Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind | 2019-08-15 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-15 | 10:31 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-15 10:03 am | Portrait of a Canadian icon: with unprecedented access to the artist, the film takes audiences from high school auditoriums in straight-laced, small town Ontario in the 50s to the coffee houses of Yorkville and Greenwich Village in the 60s, through Lightfoot’s turbulent, substance-fueled arena shows of the 70s, and finally to the artist in present day. Lightfoot himself is ruminative and reflective, particularly as he thinks back on his relationships with women over the years. The documentary also features interviews from Lightfoot peers Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Randy Bachman, and Steve Earle\\; famous fans from Rush, Alec Baldwin, Anne Murray and Sarah McLachlan\\; as well as behind the scenes stories from members of his longtime band. This is an intimate and emotional examination of the artist’s profound relationship to his music and his Canadian roots. –Vancouver International Film Festival "Briskly entertaining and entirely legend-affirming." --Toronto Star “PURE GOLD” –What She Said “Laudatory overview of one of his country's greatest singer-songwriters.” --Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 420124102 | Victoria Gem & Mineral Show | 2019-08-16 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-16 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Daily until August 19, 2019 | 2019-08-19 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190819T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-06 2:33 pm | 2019-08-06 2:34 pm | The fifth annual Victoria Gem & Mineral Show. Western Canada’s largest Gem show is featuring 45+ of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada. We're bringing you unique gems, fine crystals, rare fossils, handmade jewellery, fancy beads and findings, lapidary art, and more! Bring the whole family for a rockin' weekend that will also boast hourly door prizes. Friday, August 16th 2019, 1pm-9pm Saturday, August 17th 2019, 10am-6pm Sunday, August 18th 2019, 10am-5pm Admission Fee: General: one-day ticket – $8 , three-days ticket – $12 Senior/Student: one-day ticket – $6 , three-days ticket – $9 Children 12 and under (accompanied by an adult) get in free. Visit [www.VictoriaGemShow.com](http://www.victoriagemshow.com/) for more details |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 420893418 | Soul Sessions with DJ Primitive + Guests - Summer Music | 2019-08-16 | 4:00 pm | 2019-08-16 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday until August 31, 2019 | 2019-08-31 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190831T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 11:06 am | DJ Primitive has been playing lounges, patios, clubs and festivals in B.C. for more than 15 years. His sets feature funk, soul, jazz and disco and are the perfect complement to an afternoon on our patio. No cover <https://www.hotelgrandpacific.com/hotel-events.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 357967702 | Market in the Square - Johnson St. | 2019-08-16 | 4:30 pm | 2019-08-16 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-21 3:08 pm | Once monthly! Friday June 7th, July 12th, Aug 16th & Aug 30th. 4:30- 7:30pm. Come shop with local handmade vendors, enjoy a drink on the patio, grab a bit to eat and listen to our local musicians! A awesome way to enjoy a Friday evening in the heart of Downtown Victoria! Want to be a vendor?! Apply here: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh1uEV4TDI5xN1k\_V8e8YNR9uSjzlnKV2VNqTfJiRguIFbOw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh1uEV4TDI5xN1k_V8e8YNR9uSjzlnKV2VNqTfJiRguIFbOw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1) <https://www.marketsquare.ca/events-promotions/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 426581440 | Honeyland | 2019-08-16 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-16 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 19, 2019 | 2019-08-19 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190819T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 8:50 am | 2019-08-14 8:52 am | The last female wild beekeeper in Europe, Hatidze Muratova, is in a race to save her bees from a nearby family who threatens to exploit the land and her beehive. Should the colony collapse, so will Hatidze’s way of life. 98% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes Winner of three 2019 Sundance Film Festival awards including World Cinema Documentary Grand Jury Prize, World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Impact for Change, and Cinematography. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/honeyland/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 401340510 | Wild Rose | 2019-08-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-16 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:21 am | “Three chords and the truth.” It’s the tattoo that adorns spitfire Rose-Lynn Harlan’s (Jessie Buckley) forearm. And it’s the reason the Glaswegian lass proclaims she loves good-old American country music. But although she belts the tunes with an astonishing sense of soul and clarity, it’s the truth part that trips her up. Her journey to discover that is the tale of “Wild Rose,” a Scottish love letter to American country music. Buckley commands the screen as the tornado at the center of the story, a wild woman with fire in her veins and a love of music that seems to burst out of her. Despite all the limitations on her life, Rose-Lynn is one of the most free-spirited creatures to ever be put on film. “Wild Rose” is filled with Buckley's incredible vocal performances: tearing up the stage with the house band at Glasgow's Grand Ole Opry, belting classic country standards. Like the tattoo says, it's just three chords and the truth. And in “Wild Rose,” what stunningly beautiful, heart-swelling music that is. --Chicago Tribune “In ‘Wild Rose,’ heartbreak can - and does - become something beautiful.” –Washington Post “May sound like a familiar tune, but you've never heard it performed quite like this.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 400763511 | Summer Hotness Show 2019 | 2019-08-16 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-16 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 11:28 am | Passion and Performance will be heating up the night with our first ever full length outdoor show. You won't want to miss the hottest show of the summer! The night will feature adult dancers ranging from beginner to professional, in everything from hip hop to chair dancing. Ticket prices will be based on the visibility of the stage, and purchased by section. As this is an outdoor event, don't forget to bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs. Chairs will not be provided. Please note the lawn chair section will be set further away from the stage than the blanket section. Seating will be first come first served by section. We've been dancing hard this summer and can't wait to show you our moves. Bring your sunscreen and bring your poncho, rain or shine the show will go on! Tickets are nonrefundable. Bar service will be available! $35-$45 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/summer-hotness-show-2019-tickets-63692270295> \*This is a 19+ event. It contains mature language and content. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 426591581 | The Last Black Man in San Francisco | 2019-08-16 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-16 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 20, 2019 | 2019-08-20 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190820T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 9:05 am | 2019-08-14 9:07 am | Comedian Mike Epps stars as Jimmie Fail in a Sundance Film Festival triumph about the gentrification of a city and his beloved grandfather’s home. 93% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “This is one of the year’s best films.” Oliie Henderson, *Roger Ebert.com* Two-time winner at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival for U.S. Dramatic Directing Award and Special Jury Award – Creator Collaboration. Nominated for U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 427520282 | Special Tribute to Celia Cruz w. Danay Sinclair & Laura Deviato | 2019-08-16 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-17 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 10:21 am | 2019-08-15 10:23 am | The Victoria Event Centre Presents a special night with two amazing female vocalists, Danay Sinclair and Laura Deviato. They will be singing the best of “La Reina de la Salsa” Celia Cruz. Danay and Laura are world-class musicians with vast experience internationally. Their capacity to sing all the different styles of Cuban, Latin music and other music genres, and their powerful voices astounds audiences everywhere they perform. They will be accompanied by The West Coast Cuban All Stars with Hector Ramos on Congas, Jose Sanchez on Drums, Olimpo Ortega on Bongos, and Pablo Cárdenas on piano and leading the band. This will be a memorable show to not miss. Christina Morrison will lead the Salsa lesson and her dance group Salsa Caliente will perform. Doors open 8pm, Salsa lesson from 8:15, show time and Salsa performance from 9:15 to 12am, DJ music until 2am. Tickets $20 at door/$17 at Eventbrite. <https://celiacruzadvanceticket.eventbrite.com> Accessibility: \* This event is 19+ \* The Victoria Event Centre is a venue located in a heritage building and no longer has an operational elevator, and access to the building involves one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate. \* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> **Volunteer with The VEC:** [**https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/**](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 371761045 | Free-B Film Festival: Hook | 2019-08-16 | 8:30 pm | 2019-08-16 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 18, 2019 | 2019-08-18 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190818T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-08 9:13 pm | 2019-06-08 9:13 pm | Victoria Film Festival presents: Free Outdoor Screening! Rain or shine! Bring your blanket, flashlight & snacks. As we get closer to the end of summer, gather your friends and family for a free movie night under the stars! <https://freebfilmfest.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 420893538 | Lust Life Jazz Band - Summer Music | 2019-08-16 | 8:30 pm | 2019-08-16 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Saturday until August 31, 2019 | 2019-08-31 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190831T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-08-07 11:06 am | 2019-08-07 6:59 pm | Forged on the stages of Victoria's best performance venues Lust Life is a modern jazz band, dedicated to honouring the music and making each piece of music we play memorable. Conceived as a classic Jazz Band in 1994, over the years our repertoire has morphed to include blues, funk, pop, and Latin music. No cover <https://www.hotelgrandpacific.com/hotel-events.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 401340511 | Wild Rose | 2019-08-16 | 9:10 pm | 2019-08-16 | 10:51 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:30 am | “Three chords and the truth.” It’s the tattoo that adorns spitfire Rose-Lynn Harlan’s (Jessie Buckley) forearm. And it’s the reason the Glaswegian lass proclaims she loves good-old American country music. But although she belts the tunes with an astonishing sense of soul and clarity, it’s the truth part that trips her up. Her journey to discover that is the tale of “Wild Rose,” a Scottish love letter to American country music. Buckley commands the screen as the tornado at the center of the story, a wild woman with fire in her veins and a love of music that seems to burst out of her. Despite all the limitations on her life, Rose-Lynn is one of the most free-spirited creatures to ever be put on film. “Wild Rose” is filled with Buckley's incredible vocal performances: tearing up the stage with the house band at Glasgow's Grand Ole Opry, belting classic country standards. Like the tattoo says, it's just three chords and the truth. And in “Wild Rose,” what stunningly beautiful, heart-swelling music that is. --Chicago Tribune “In ‘Wild Rose,’ heartbreak can - and does - become something beautiful.” –Washington Post “May sound like a familiar tune, but you've never heard it performed quite like this.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 364507530 | Tour de Victoria | 2019-08-17 | 7:00 am | 2019-08-17 | 4:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-05-30 4:30 pm | All ages. All abilities. All bikes. Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria is a traffic controlled, fully supported, mass-participation cycling event in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia. Experience the world-class cycling routes and breathtaking scenery. Riders of all fitness levels can take part in the ride by choosing one of seven distances. All rides start and finish in the iconic inner harbour of Victoria at the BC's Legislative Buildings. <https://tourdevictoria.com/> Volunteer information: <https://tourdevictoria.com/volunteers/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100), Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 369794351 | Public Tours at Government House | 2019-08-17 | 9:30 am | 2019-08-17 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Every 21 days until September 8, 2019 | 2019-09-07 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=21;UNTIL=20190908T065959Z | Read-only | 2019-06-06 9:24 am | 2019-06-06 9:24 am | Government House opens to the public for guided tours: learn more about the role of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, the history of Government House and get a closer look at the ceremonial home of all British Columbians. Tours start at 9:30 am and 11:00 am and are one hour in length. Tours are free! Space is limited; admittance is on a first come, first serve basis. Government House is wheelchair accessible with parking onsite. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 356366244 | 🐾 Ruff Mud Victoria | 2019-08-17 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-17 | 4:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Daily until August 19, 2019 | 2019-08-18 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190819T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-19 7:44 am | 2019-08-03 11:30 am | A 120-foot mud pit obstacle course with your best friend! Run like you stole something and always believe you can get muddier!! This is Victoria's MUD RUN – RUFF MUD! STEPS: 1. Must have a dog to compete with 2. Get as muddy as possible! 3. Fastest time will wins glory, bragging rights and some amazing prizes! OBSTACLES: (not necessarily in this order) 1. Hay Bale Jump - Each team must jump over the Hay Bale fence to get the race started 2. Mud crawl – Get down on your hands and knees under the mesh canopy in the mud pit and CRAWL 3. Walk the Plank – Test your balance while you walk across the Muddy Plank to the dog wash 4. The Dog Wash – Water noodles and a whole lot of fun get through the Soggy Gauntlet and take the plunge 5. Poll Dancer – Weave left, now right you don’t have to turn on the red light… but being limber is an advantage 6. Ring Of Fire – Leap through the Burning Ring Of Fire (JK its just orange not really burning)and move onto the final muddy challenge 7. The Ball Pit – Plunge into the massive muddy ball pit and hit the finish line Like A BOSS RULES: 1. Your dog must always remain on a maximum of a 6 ft leash throughout the race. 2. If your dog is not good in crowds or with other dogs, please do not enter RUFF MUD! 3. Abuse, force or pulling your dog through the race will result in an automatic disqualification with no refund. 4. Dogs cannot be picked up (unless in distress) 5. The maximum time allocated per run is 5 minutes. 6. Your dog must be physically fit enough to run this course with no known health conditions, that would put them at risk of injury. 7. No known health conditions 8. A waiver must be signed on race day without any exceptions. $15 Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ruff-mud-victoria-tickets-59743122287> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 336696963 | Archives Exploration: Day Camp for Adults | 2019-08-17 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-17 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-24 8:11 am | 2019-04-28 1:55 pm | Kids aren’t the only ones that get to have summer fun. Reawaken your inner child and explore ideas within the feature exhibition and core galleries in this playful summer-camp-inspired workshop for grown-ups. Sneak behind-the-scenes, meet knowledgeable people and explore through hands-on activities. Pack a lunch, ditch the kids and bring a friend for a day camp like no other. Celebrate the 125th anniversary of the BC Archives with a deep dive into our fascinating records collections. Learn how archives collect and conserve a variety of materials, meet actual archivists and investigate the role of archival collections in understanding BC’s past and present. $50 per person, 10% member discount. <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108043/archives-exploration-day-camp-adults> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 420124340 | Victoria Gem & Mineral Show | 2019-08-17 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-17 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-06 2:33 pm | The fifth annual Victoria Gem & Mineral Show. Western Canada’s largest Gem show is featuring 45+ of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada. We're bringing you unique gems, fine crystals, rare fossils, handmade jewellery, fancy beads and findings, lapidary art, and more! Bring the whole family for a rockin' weekend that will also boast hourly door prizes. Friday, August 16th 2019, 1pm-9pm Saturday, August 17th 2019, 10am-6pm Sunday, August 18th 2019, 10am-5pm Admission Fee: General: one-day ticket – $8 , three-days ticket – $12 Senior/Student: one-day ticket – $6 , three-days ticket – $9 Children 12 and under (accompanied by an adult) get in free. Visit [www.VictoriaGemShow.com](http://www.victoriagemshow.com/) for more details |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 345442739 | 🐾 Pet-A-Palooza | 2019-08-17 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-17 | 4:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-05 7:51 am | 2019-08-05 6:25 pm | "The social event of the year for dogs and their people!" This free and pet friendly festival is not one to be missed! . Events Including: \*[Yoga With Adoptable Puppies](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-yoga-with-adoptable-puppies-at-pet-a-palooza-tickets-58513164450) \*RUFF MUDD - YYJ's first ever mud run with your dog! \*Running Of The Bulls \*Swag Bags \*Treat Tasting Station \*The Puppy Stampede \*Wiener Dog Races \*Photo Booths \*Over 90 of the leading pet related exhibitors <https://www.petapaloozawest.com/victoria> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 400778565 | August Organic Plant Sale | 2019-08-17 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-17 | 1:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 12:01 pm | 2019-07-23 2:04 pm | Missed the window in June and July to seed your winter vegetable garden? Not to worry, we're hosting our 8th annual August Organic Plant sale so you can still have fresh greens and herbs throughout the winter! The plant sale will be held Saturday, August 17th from 10am to 1pm on the street outside the CEC (1216 North Park Street). Gardeners can expect to find a wide selection of plants for fall and winter growing and harvest including kale, broccoli, cabbages, collards, arugula, cold hardy lettuces, herbs like cilantro and parsley, and many others. Local, organic farmers are: The Organic Gardener's Pantry Ravensong Seeds Saanich Organics The Compost Education Centre Metchosin Farm and more! No need to register for this event but feel free to call our office at 250 386 9676 or contact us via email at office at [compost.bc.ca](http://compost.bc.ca) if you have any questions. Volunteer with the Compost Education Centre: <https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 421090317 | 15th Annual Vancouver Island Pagan Pride Day | 2019-08-17 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-17 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-08-07 4:33 pm | 2019-08-07 6:59 pm | The Vancouver Island Pagan Pride Day is an annual event held at various locations throughout Vancouver Island. Previous events have been held at Kin Park on the beautiful Departure Bay Beach in Nanaimo, the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, Lewis Park, Courtenay and most recently at the Sooke Region Museum. This year, we move to the enchanting garden city of Victoria! The day is full of musical entertainment, speakers from around the province, demonstrations, workshops, vendor tables full of Pagan and Pagan friendly goods and services as well as great food! The general public is invited and there are usually tables of reading materials, staffed by members of a range of Neopagan denominations. Speakers may focus on dispelling common misconceptions about Neopaganism, or they may seek to educate outsiders about the details of their particular beliefs and practices. Pagan Pride Day has served to connect and educate people since the first event was held in 2005. This has facilitated the tremendous growth of our community. What was once a small gathering of like-minded people has blossomed into an annual festival offering a variety of entertainment, education, demonstrations, and vendors. It has become a place to gather as a community and celebrate, and also to give back, through donations and support of the local food banks and other organizations. This event has allowed many to access information about Paganism as a religion and as a way of life in a safe environment. So join us to celebrate and share the harvest! <https://vipaganpride.org/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 364505915 | India Mela | 2019-08-17 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-17 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until August 19, 2019 | 2019-08-19 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190819T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-30 4:27 pm | 2019-08-13 3:18 pm | The India Canada Cultural Association (ICCA) is a registered, non profit society mandated to celebrate and raise awareness about the power, diversity and color of India’s rich culture – to create a stronger and more cohesive Victoria community. The ICCA is driven by community and volunteers and it has been contributing to Victoria for more than 5 decades. In that time it has raised more than $500,000 for various charities and humanitarian efforts ranging from international earthquake relief programs to local programs like the children’s hospital and the Tour de Rock cops for cancer… Its primary icon event is the annual VICTORIA INDIA MELA. This INDIA MELA (festival) is part of ICCA’s contribution to its local community. A MELA means a gathering or a fair that incorporates arts, culture, music, food, sports and other celebratory elements. It is a way of life in India and its an opportunity to share the richness of the Indian culture, create community partnerships and demonstrate a healthy way of life. Volunteer with ICCA Victoria: <http://iccavictoria.com/icca/volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 347718428 | Zine Daze | 2019-08-17 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-17 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-07 10:22 pm | 2019-05-29 8:55 am | Zine Daze is back this summer at the Greater Victoria Public Library! Free to table and attend. • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • SPECIAL GUESTS TBA • ˚ ˚ ˛ ˚ ˛ • Exhibitor applications are officially open! APPLY HERE: <https://forms.gle/hifrHJXCKfHNhQEu9> Applications will close on June 1st. Applicants will be contacted over the following two weeks, and a full list of exhibitors will be posted upon confirmation. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 425660251 | Comics 101 | 2019-08-17 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-17 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 8:12 am | Comics 101: Introduction to comic making: Have you been looking to write your own comics, but aren’t sure where to start? Look no further, this introduction to comics workshop has you covered! This one hour workshop, hosted by Kimberly Edgar, will introduce you to the basics of comic making: what materials to use, how to break a story into 3 panels and how to put it all into action! About Kimberly: Kimberly is an interdisciplinary artist and illustrator that lives alternately between Tr’ondek Hwech’in territory (Dawson City, Yukon), and Mississauga New Credit territory (Toronto, Ontario). Kimberly is currently working in the world of comics and illustration, although has previously done performance, music, sculpture, and studied printmaking in school. A child and youth instructor at the AGO, Kimberly also has a small art-business called The Foragers Club that features illustration, prints, pins and patches inspired by plants and nature. <https://www.facebook.com/events/333325470911950/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 400822765 | $3 Movie Matinee: The Upside | 2019-08-17 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-17 | 3:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-13 1:36 pm | 2019-07-14 8:57 am | Enjoy the movie, popcorn and beverage for just $3! We will show two movies at 1 pm on the last Saturday of each month. Call or come by the Centre to check out our upcoming Movie titles. 250-384-6542 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/3-movie-matinee-to-be-announced-2018-08-04-2018-12-15/all/> Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 425659240 | DIY Zine + Bookbinding Workshop | 2019-08-17 | 1:30 pm | 2019-08-17 | 2:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 8:11 am | DIY Zine + Bookbinding Workshop Do you live to uncover the secrets of ancient guilds? Do you want an introduction to a lifelong hobby that will challenge and excite you? Do you just need something to do with your hands? Making zines and bookbinding in general may be for you! What should you bring with you? \- The desire to demystify and personalize an ancient craft. \- The desire to trade knowledge with a collective of learners. \- Any zines you've been working on! \- Any half-bound texts you'd like to finish! What will be provided? \- A safer, inclusive space where no elitism or other forms of bullying will be entertained. \- A shy host who wants to bring bookbinders and zinesters together. \- Simple tools that can get anyone started with binding. \- A zine filled with instructions for different techniques. As a participant of this Do-It-Yourself workshop, you will... \- Bind something. \- Learn up to five techniques for future use. \- Survey 2000 years of bookbinding history. \- See books differently. \- Explore personal and political reasons for making zines and binding your own books. \- Shed your insecurities and locate your own path toward some kind of expertise! Psalm Frond has been tinkering with thread and paper and words for a long time and still has much to learn. This workshop centres group learning and your experiences will help define the outcome for us all! We will share our knowledge and desires as a collective, elevating our understanding and passion for binding as we go. <https://www.facebook.com/events/458623561394240/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 420894282 | Vinyl Wave - Summer Music | 2019-08-17 | 2:00 pm | 2019-08-17 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Saturday until September 1, 2019 | 2019-09-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190901T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-08-07 11:08 am | 2019-08-07 6:59 pm | Tom Watson and Dave Mills have been performing together since 1997, originally the lead members of the Timebenders show band, these two have been before many different types of audiences and know what works. Having moved on from the big group, they now are performing the music they love – and it shows! They both sing and play guitar, with live bass and drums recorded to tracks so the sound is authentic and full, without ever being too loud. Their song selection covers everything from the ’50s to the ’90s with even a few tracks from today's top 40. No cover <https://www.hotelgrandpacific.com/hotel-events.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 426593040 | The Last Black Man in San Francisco | 2019-08-17 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-17 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 9:07 am | Comedian Mike Epps stars as Jimmie Fail in a Sundance Film Festival triumph about the gentrification of a city and his beloved grandfather’s home. 93% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “This is one of the year’s best films.” Oliie Henderson, *Roger Ebert.com* Two-time winner at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival for U.S. Dramatic Directing Award and Special Jury Award – Creator Collaboration. Nominated for U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 409818352 | Muses and Melodies | 2019-08-17 | 6:30 pm | 2019-08-17 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-24 10:03 am | 2019-08-07 6:59 pm | Join us for a multi-media collaborative event featuring local artists presenting an evening of music and art inspired by classical composers. Light snacks will be provided during the concert as well as a cash bar serving beer, wine and Babe's Honey locally-made Kombucha. Art works displayed will be available for sale. Doors open at 6:30pm, concert begins at 7:15 Featured Artists: Composers' portraits created by visual artist Iris Moore Art song performed by: Tasha Meisami Farivar, mezzo-soprano Jessica Wagner, soprano Alex Chen, pianist Works by: Debussy, Alma Mahler, Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn, Puccini, Messiaen, Britten, Strauss, Berlioz and Lysenko Admission: $15 advanced ([online at eventbrite.ca](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/muses-and-melodies-tickets-65763264695) or at [Ivy's bookstore](https://ivysbookshop.com/)) At the door: $20 adults; $15 students |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401340512 | Wild Rose | 2019-08-17 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-17 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:31 am | “Three chords and the truth.” It’s the tattoo that adorns spitfire Rose-Lynn Harlan’s (Jessie Buckley) forearm. And it’s the reason the Glaswegian lass proclaims she loves good-old American country music. But although she belts the tunes with an astonishing sense of soul and clarity, it’s the truth part that trips her up. Her journey to discover that is the tale of “Wild Rose,” a Scottish love letter to American country music. Buckley commands the screen as the tornado at the center of the story, a wild woman with fire in her veins and a love of music that seems to burst out of her. Despite all the limitations on her life, Rose-Lynn is one of the most free-spirited creatures to ever be put on film. “Wild Rose” is filled with Buckley's incredible vocal performances: tearing up the stage with the house band at Glasgow's Grand Ole Opry, belting classic country standards. Like the tattoo says, it's just three chords and the truth. And in “Wild Rose,” what stunningly beautiful, heart-swelling music that is. --Chicago Tribune “In ‘Wild Rose,’ heartbreak can - and does - become something beautiful.” –Washington Post “May sound like a familiar tune, but you've never heard it performed quite like this.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 426582748 | Honeyland | 2019-08-17 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-17 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 8:52 am | The last female wild beekeeper in Europe, Hatidze Muratova, is in a race to save her bees from a nearby family who threatens to exploit the land and her beehive. Should the colony collapse, so will Hatidze’s way of life. 98% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes Winner of three 2019 Sundance Film Festival awards including World Cinema Documentary Grand Jury Prize, World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Impact for Change, and Cinematography. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/honeyland/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 371761189 | Free-B Film Festival: Jurassic Park | 2019-08-17 | 8:30 pm | 2019-08-17 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | 2019-06-08 9:13 pm | Victoria Film Festival presents: Free Outdoor Screening! Rain or shine! Bring your blanket, flashlight & snacks. As we get closer to the end of summer, gather your friends and family for a free movie night under the stars! <https://freebfilmfest.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 427508929 | Garden City Soul Club & the VEC present: For Dancers Only | 2019-08-17 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-18 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 10:02 am | This Victoria's longest running vinyl only Soul and Funk night, and we are set for another fun night of dancin' at the Victoria Event Centre! If you have never been to one of these events let us give you the low down. This is a floor fillin', soul shakin' DANCE PARTY! We are constantly digging up new tracks for your dancing pleasure. We play Northern Soul rarities, Stax and Motown classics, Modern Soul bangers, and Funky floor fillers. If you would like to request songs please feel free to post your requests on the event page and if we have those fine slabs of vinyl we can pack them with us. We can't thank everyone enough for the continued support we have received. We truly look forward to each and every one of these events. Please don't ever be bashful about giving feedback or asking us questions before or after the events. We can be reached at thegardencitysoulclub@gmail.com Doors and Music will be at 9pm. $10.00 dollars at the door. Coat check is made available. Accessibility: \* This event is 19+ \* The Victoria Event Centre is a venue located in a heritage building and no longer has an operational elevator, and access to the building involves one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate. \* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 401340513 | Wild Rose | 2019-08-17 | 9:10 pm | 2019-08-17 | 10:51 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:32 am | “Three chords and the truth.” It’s the tattoo that adorns spitfire Rose-Lynn Harlan’s (Jessie Buckley) forearm. And it’s the reason the Glaswegian lass proclaims she loves good-old American country music. But although she belts the tunes with an astonishing sense of soul and clarity, it’s the truth part that trips her up. Her journey to discover that is the tale of “Wild Rose,” a Scottish love letter to American country music. Buckley commands the screen as the tornado at the center of the story, a wild woman with fire in her veins and a love of music that seems to burst out of her. Despite all the limitations on her life, Rose-Lynn is one of the most free-spirited creatures to ever be put on film. “Wild Rose” is filled with Buckley's incredible vocal performances: tearing up the stage with the house band at Glasgow's Grand Ole Opry, belting classic country standards. Like the tattoo says, it's just three chords and the truth. And in “Wild Rose,” what stunningly beautiful, heart-swelling music that is. --Chicago Tribune “In ‘Wild Rose,’ heartbreak can - and does - become something beautiful.” –Washington Post “May sound like a familiar tune, but you've never heard it performed quite like this.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 425648301 | Live Music at Darcy's Pub Downtown | 2019-08-17 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-18 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 7:55 am | 2019-08-13 7:55 am | The Bright Side, The Lost Boys, Tumblin Dice, Bi Polar Bears, Big Shiny Dudes, and more! A different band every Saturday bringing you top hits in rock n roll, country, hip hop, funk and alternative, from the 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s and new hits! <http://darcyspub.ca/downtown/events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 402521949 | 🏳️🌈 MONSTER MASH: the search for Victoria's most vile DRAG DEMON/ESS/EXX | 2019-08-17 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-18 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-15 4:40 pm | Featuring local LGBTQ+ artists operating on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen-speaking, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ people. Hosted and (brutally) judged by the Occult family. Monster dance party following. Expectations: -One performance 3-6 mins which embodying your most demonic self. No mess. No mess. NO MESSSSS -A brief and grotesquely political QA round -Contestants sign up by posting in this event. -Aligning with our haus values, every contestant will be given an entry prize proportional to the event's ticket sales/attendance. Ultimate Prizes: 1st) -Glorious monster crown crafted by the Occult pet's filthy paws -Starring in a gloriously disgraceful, climactic, and messy crown christening involving audience participation, medieval restraints, and a nearby dumpster. -Haus Merch basket -Headlining spot in an upcoming Haus of Occult Death by Drag show 2nd) -Haus merch -Tickets to upcoming Death by Drag events -Drink tickets 3rd) -Drink tickets! $13 at the door or discounted [online](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monster-mash-the-search-for-victorias-most-vile-drag-demonessexx-tickets-65489064555) Doors: 10pm, Contest and subsequent debauchery: 11pm <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monster-mash-the-search-for-victorias-most-vile-drag-demonessexx-tickets-65489064555> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 420124405 | Victoria Gem & Mineral Show | 2019-08-18 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-18 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-06 2:34 pm | The fifth annual Victoria Gem & Mineral Show. Western Canada’s largest Gem show is featuring 45+ of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada. We're bringing you unique gems, fine crystals, rare fossils, handmade jewellery, fancy beads and findings, lapidary art, and more! Bring the whole family for a rockin' weekend that will also boast hourly door prizes. Friday, August 16th 2019, 1pm-9pm Saturday, August 17th 2019, 10am-6pm Sunday, August 18th 2019, 10am-5pm Admission Fee: General: one-day ticket – $8 , three-days ticket – $12 Senior/Student: one-day ticket – $6 , three-days ticket – $9 Children 12 and under (accompanied by an adult) get in free. Visit [www.VictoriaGemShow.com](http://www.victoriagemshow.com/) for more details |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 358466359 | Fibrations 2019 | 2019-08-18 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-18 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Read-only | 2019-05-22 6:40 am | Brought your local fibre arts community, Fibrations is a community-based celebration of fibre. Held in the picturesque Porter Park, the day will feature a huge (up to 60!) collection of vendors sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm through demonstrations and hands-on-activities. [](https://fibrationsvic.wordpress.com/)<https://fibrationsvic.wordpress.com/> **Call for Volunteers!** Call to the community of fibre artists and lovers of fibre arts, community based events and shopping local! We would love to meet your beautiful energy on the day of Fibrations. Every year has been a success because of all of you! Please consider donating a few hours joining us again this year for [Fibrations](https://www.facebook.com/events/277525689073521/?context=create&source=49#)! Contact us at <fibrationsvic@gmail.com> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 356366259 | 🐾 Ruff Mud Victoria | 2019-08-18 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-18 | 5:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-19 7:44 am | 2019-08-06 2:34 pm | A 120-foot mud pit obstacle course with your best friend! Run like you stole something and always believe you can get muddier!! This is Victoria's MUD RUN – RUFF MUD! STEPS: 1. Must have a dog to compete with 2. Get as muddy as possible! 3. Fastest time will wins glory, bragging rights and some amazing prizes! OBSTACLES: (not necessarily in this order) 1. Hay Bale Jump - Each team must jump over the Hay Bale fence to get the race started 2. Mud crawl – Get down on your hands and knees under the mesh canopy in the mud pit and CRAWL 3. Walk the Plank – Test your balance while you walk across the Muddy Plank to the dog wash 4. The Dog Wash – Water noodles and a whole lot of fun get through the Soggy Gauntlet and take the plunge 5. Poll Dancer – Weave left, now right you don’t have to turn on the red light… but being limber is an advantage 6. Ring Of Fire – Leap through the Burning Ring Of Fire (JK its just orange not really burning)and move onto the final muddy challenge 7. The Ball Pit – Plunge into the massive muddy ball pit and hit the finish line Like A BOSS RULES: 1. Your dog must always remain on a maximum of a 6 ft leash throughout the race. 2. If your dog is not good in crowds or with other dogs, please do not enter RUFF MUD! 3. Abuse, force or pulling your dog through the race will result in an automatic disqualification with no refund. 4. Dogs cannot be picked up (unless in distress) 5. The maximum time allocated per run is 5 minutes. 6. Your dog must be physically fit enough to run this course with no known health conditions, that would put them at risk of injury. 7. No known health conditions 8. A waiver must be signed on race day without any exceptions. $15 Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ruff-mud-victoria-tickets-59743122287> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 345442821 | 🐾 Pet-A-Palooza | 2019-08-18 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-18 | 4:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-05 7:52 am | 2019-08-06 2:34 pm | "The social event of the year for dogs and their people!" This free and pet friendly festival is not one to be missed! . Events Including: \*Yoga With Adoptable Puppies \*RUFF MUDD - YYJ's first ever mud run with your dog! \*Running Of The Bulls \*Swag Bags \*Treat Tasting Station \*The Puppy Stampede \*Wiener Dog Races \*Photo Booths \*Over 90 of the leading pet related exhibitors <https://www.petapaloozawest.com/victoria> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 420123513 | Food Trucks & Family Fun at Westshore Town Centre! | 2019-08-18 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-18 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-06 2:31 pm | Celebrate Summer at Westshore Town Centre! We’ve lined up a scrumptious selection of Victoria’s favourite food trucks to tantalize your taste buds at our one day party in the parking lot at Westshore Town Centre! [Country Crepes](https://www.facebook.com/countrycrepes2017/) ∙ [Elements Ice Cream](https://www.facebook.com/elementsicecreaminc/) ∙ [Grilled To The Mac](https://www.facebook.com/GrilledToTheMac/) ∙ [Indecent Risotto](https://www.facebook.com/IndecentRisotto/) ∙ [Molly's Fish and Chips](https://www.facebook.com/Mollys-Fish-and-Chips-114872592529556/) ∙ [Shaka Bowls](https://www.facebook.com/Shaka-Bowls-987403224770258/) If that doesn’t satisfy your hunger pangs, add this on to your order: [DJ PTK](https://www.facebook.com/thedjptk/) will be onsite with fresh and tasty tunes - plus free face painting by [Danger By Design](https://www.facebook.com/dangerbydesign/), a bouncy castle for the kids and more! Check out our website for more info: <https://westshoretowncentre.com/events-promotions/foodtrucksfamilyfun/> Sunday, August 18 from 12:00 PM til 6:00 PM Meet us in the parking lot by Tim Horton’s – and bring your appetite! |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 392876916 | KRE8Studio Smash Tournament | 2019-08-18 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-18 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 11:03 pm | The whole family can play and join the sharpshooters to battle for the title of CHAMPION of KRE8Studios FIRST SMASH TOURNAMENT - featuring John Stocker voice of "Toad" and Tracey Moore Voice of Sailor Moon and"Princess Toadstool" . Join Us! BE. THE. ORIGINAL KRE8! $20-$30 Win 2X $150 gift certificates and More !! Win a Nintendo Switch! Registration and more information: <https://www.kre8tournament.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 374758681 | Oak Bay Arts & Culture Days: Neighbourhood Hootenanny Time Machine Community Dance | 2019-08-18 | 3:00 pm | 2019-08-18 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-12 12:06 pm | **with Brooke Maxwell and band** Time to get your dancing shoes on! Come and have a swingin’ good time with your friends and neighbours. <https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/arts-culture/arts-culture-days> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 425667267 | Back Yard Art Party 2019 | 2019-08-18 | 4:00 pm | 2019-08-18 | 11:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 8:21 am | Back Yard Art Party is back! Following last years success we are back with more art, more bands and more beer! Backyard fence opens at 4:00PM for prime art viewing sunlight time. Stay or come back for live music starting at 7:00PM. Perfect evening to bring all your pals and/or your tinder date! Come out to support community art while getting tipsy! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2618632734865101/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 401340514 | Vita & Virginia | 2019-08-18 | 4:45 pm | 2019-08-18 | 6:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:32 am | This exploration of Virginia Woolf’s (Elizabeth Debicki) 10-year, up-and-down affair with novelist and socialite Vita Sackville-West (Gemma Arterton), loosely organizes itself around the writing of “Orlando,” a novel inspired by Sackville-West in which the title character, born a man, spontaneously changes sex at about 30 years of age. \[SEE AUG. 20\] Director Chanya Button and screenwriter Eileen Atkins, drawing inspiration from the letters the pair wrote to each other, thankfully make no particular claim to offering a definitive portrait. Elizabeth Debicki’s willowy elegance is transformed into something birdlike and bony. It makes her interpretation of Woolf quite riveting. This is a film that becomes less about a clandestine courtship between famous women, and more about Woolf’s relationship with her writing, and with the workings of her own beautiful, restless mind. --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 427737605 | Theatre Workshop for Climate Strike | 2019-08-18 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-18 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 4:41 pm | Are you interested in doing climate justice theatre? For the week of climate justice actions on September 20 – 27, 2019, we are going to facilitate a series of theatre workshops to use our creative power to stop “business as usual”. Please join us for our first meeting on August 13 from 5 - 7 PM at Trees, which is at 546 Yates St, Victoria, BC. ( All ages are welcome! ) Theatre has a potential to awaken hope and, more importantly, provide an opportunity to imagine, organize and take action for climate justice. Theatre has been used as a tool for resistance all over the world to creatively engage people for taking action. Theatre workshops for climate justice will take place every other week and aim at creating short plays, planning invisible theatre performances and finding creative ways on how to engage people to hear ours and the voices of millions. Through these creative tools we are hoping to disturb daily life to demand an end to the age of fossil fuels during the week of climate justice action. See you there! <https://www.facebook.com/events/415384715742039/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 401340515 | Vita & Virginia | 2019-08-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-18 | 8:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:32 am | This exploration of Virginia Woolf’s (Elizabeth Debicki) 10-year, up-and-down affair with novelist and socialite Vita Sackville-West (Gemma Arterton), loosely organizes itself around the writing of “Orlando,” a novel inspired by Sackville-West in which the title character, born a man, spontaneously changes sex at about 30 years of age. \[SEE AUG. 20\] Director Chanya Button and screenwriter Eileen Atkins, drawing inspiration from the letters the pair wrote to each other, thankfully make no particular claim to offering a definitive portrait. Elizabeth Debicki’s willowy elegance is transformed into something birdlike and bony. It makes her interpretation of Woolf quite riveting. This is a film that becomes less about a clandestine courtship between famous women, and more about Woolf’s relationship with her writing, and with the workings of her own beautiful, restless mind. --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 419380292 | A Varied Extravaganza of Sorts | 2019-08-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-18 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 6:20 pm | Hosted by Picholas Cage and [Elyott Ryan](https://www.facebook.com/elyott) You never know what to expect. Come for the experience or just the preservation of obscure observation. Followed by a full blown party! Performances by [Aurora Noire](https://www.facebook.com/aurora.noire), [Flora Fawn](https://www.facebook.com/flora.fawn.129), Robin Wood, Keithsonic and more... $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-varied-extravaganza-of-sorts-tickets-67621502735> Doors 7pm / Show at 8pm / 19+ NO MINORS . . .Proceeds go towards the continued upgrades to the VEC . We would like to gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people. Accessibility: \* The Victoria Event Centre does not currently have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. \* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at [https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fvictoriaeventcentre.ca%2Fattendees%2Faccessibility%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3FV5qKo9zt97Z7WvZDRuaY3xIAs7tXntdgj-gBmsd0IjerrM-dZnVvUlo&h=AT2j4qLdGPhEWvvaDMROKe-6HIaps_PoGpP32RfzeMjfqziCoLlnwnVT78RO9xTJhBfn8hNwC3npu7u3uQbUosUALkg9mlVqvnmGWfR4Pq_Y_rvdti6ujsxQl7VcxNvYifAdwbyLSAbPU--f3h4J4ZI) \* Washrooms are for all genders |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 420120179 | Art Nouveau Typography Workshop | 2019-08-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-18 | 9:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-06 2:25 pm | At this workshop, you will learn about lettering styles found in turn-of-the-century advertisements in Vienna, Paris, and beyond. We will discuss artists such as Alphonse Mucha and Koloman Moser as well as designers such as Charles Rennie Macintosh. Extremely hands-on, you will leave with a working knowledge of techniques to draw these styles yourself. $45 all-included, no experience necessary. To sign up, [hit "going"](https://www.facebook.com/events/2387522451294122/) and email nickpicard@gmail.com |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 413029069 | 🏳️🌈 xx Occult X Darlings xx the lgbtq+ variety show | 2019-08-18 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-18 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-28 7:10 pm | **A legendary LGBTQ+ collaboration between alternative YVR Icons, the Darlings, and your local queer performance group, Haus of Occult.** ## About this Event xx Occult X Darlings xx A legendary collaborative showcase featuring LGBTQ+ artists operating on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen-speaking, Esquimalt and Songhees people. Hosted by the Occult Family. \*\*Venue is 100% wheelchair accessible\*\* Featuring amazing performances by: Continental Breakfast PM Maiden China Rose Butch accompanied by your local Occult favorites: Eddi Licious Ada Rawl Henrietta Dubet Kim Union Honey Dewme Kibbles n Bits Luna Lush $15 at the door. Discounts available online. Doors: 8pm, Showtime: 9pm Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/xx-occult-x-darlings-xx-tickets-66824005399> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 425648474 | Live Music at Darcy's Pub Downtown | 2019-08-18 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-19 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Monday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 7:56 am | 2019-08-13 7:57 am | Our regular Tuesday band The Southern Urge chucks a little gas on the fire by adding a horn section and creates a totally different musical environment with a mix of classic rock, soul, funk, jazz, and new country. Seven band members pack our little stage and create a sound that’s not heard any other night with saxophone, trumpet, and trombone intertwined with the guitars and drums. Truly a unique Darcy’s experience. <http://darcyspub.ca/downtown/events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 409147014 | RedTide Indigenous Youth Climate Connect | 2019-08-19 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-19 | 5:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until August 23, 2019 | 2019-08-23 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190823T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:33 pm | Pacific Peoples’ Partnership is proud to announce that in collaboration with ECO Canada we are presenting a brand new interactive workshop for 2019 that will support the RedTide 2020 Climate Action Summit being held on Vancouver Island! This new Climate Connect program will run daily from August 19 – 22 in the Greater Victoria area, with **free** participation and lunches for up to 15 participants ages 16-24. The program will run 10 am – 5 pm for the four days and will be facilitated by [Eli Enns](https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/globalstudies/people/alumni/enns-eli.php) along with special guest speakers. Participants will also receive ECO Canada issued certificates! Our goal is to increase climate literacy and to inspire an agency for Indigenous youth to become the next wave of changemakers through clean technology, green entrepreneurship, creative arts, and cultural practice. With the help of amazing certified instructors and spiritual leaders, youth will learn through a cultural and scientific lens about local and traditional perspectives aiding the understanding of the interconnected factors of climate change. If you are interested in how you can make an active difference in your community then please read over our poster and [contact our Program Coordinator Zachary](http://pacificpeoplespartnership.org/team/) to get more information. If you want to or know someone who is interested in being apart in this program please visit the link below and fill out your information before the camp fills up! https://forms.gle/XEZF7sNWgrjXG6rK7 (Copy and paste link into browser to access.) |
Free (Registration Required) | |||
| 392588196 | How to use a GPS: digital navigation explained | 2019-08-19 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-19 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Monthly on the 3rd Monday until October 29, 2019 | 2019-10-29 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191029T065959Z;BYDAY=3MO | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 2:24 pm | 2019-07-03 2:26 pm | Do you have a handheld GPS and want to know how to use it? Or maybe you’re thinking of buying one? This beginner-friendly clinic is a great starting point for anyone who wants to improve their navigation skills in the backcountry and learn about GPS devices. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - How GPS units work - What features and functions all handheld GPS devices have - How to use these features and functions for wilderness navigation - Using your phone vs. using a GPS device - What types of GPS devices are available, and what activities they’re useful for - How to care for your GPS - Helpful advice on navigation resources at MEC ## Important notes We’ll have demo GPS devices to show the different types of features. If you have your own GPS, feel free to bring it along to the clinic. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/node/255371> |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 426580720 | Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love | 2019-08-19 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-19 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 8:49 am | *So long, Marianne*…the story of the mysterious lover, iconic muse and eternal friend of music’s greatest poet, Leonard Cohen, delicately told from the lens of acclaimed documentarian Nick Broomfield (*Kurt & Courtney* (1998), *Whitney: Can I Be Me (*2017)). “This is an insider’s fascinating meditation on the nature of genius and stardom…” Andrea Gronvall, *Chicago Reader* “Nick Broomfield’s riveting documentary gives us a vivid snapshot of the early 1960s and a complicated mysterious love story.” Peter Bradshaw, *Guardian* $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marianne-leonard/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 401340516 | Vita & Virginia | 2019-08-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-19 | 8:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:33 am | This exploration of Virginia Woolf’s (Elizabeth Debicki) 10-year, up-and-down affair with novelist and socialite Vita Sackville-West (Gemma Arterton), loosely organizes itself around the writing of “Orlando,” a novel inspired by Sackville-West in which the title character, born a man, spontaneously changes sex at about 30 years of age. \[SEE AUG. 20\] Director Chanya Button and screenwriter Eileen Atkins, drawing inspiration from the letters the pair wrote to each other, thankfully make no particular claim to offering a definitive portrait. Elizabeth Debicki’s willowy elegance is transformed into something birdlike and bony. It makes her interpretation of Woolf quite riveting. This is a film that becomes less about a clandestine courtship between famous women, and more about Woolf’s relationship with her writing, and with the workings of her own beautiful, restless mind. --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 393617323 | Ballroom Dancing in the Square: Triple Door | 2019-08-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-19 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 9:13 pm | A free beginners’ ballroom dance lesson followed by a social dance accompanied by a live band or DJ. Workshop - Triple Step Jive 7-8pm/General Dancing 8-9:30pm - Live music with MC 2. <https://www.facebook.com/groups/1634269246863069/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 430611437 | Womxn's 3 Strike Pinball Tournament | 2019-08-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-19 | 11:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-19 2:14 pm | Quazar's presents our first Womxn's Only 3 Strike Tournament! All self-identified womxn welcome! Beginners welcome! Let's build a pinball community of flippin' sisters in this beautiful city! $1 entry, $5-10 tokens 7:00 PM registration, 7:30 start IFPA Sanctioned <https://www.facebook.com/events/491736201592358/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 425633796 | RATFISH Comedy Show feat. Sean Proudlove | 2019-08-19 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-19 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 7:36 am | We’re back, but for one night only! A terrific lineup of your favourite local stand-ups, headlined by the amazing Sean Proudlove and hosted by Mark Robertson. Doors 7:30PM – Show 8PM sharp Admission $15 at the door or get tix online.\*\* <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ratfish-tickets-66813451833> \*\* early bird tix $10 at Eventbrite until Aug 3rd \*\*\* and free admission to the Late Nite Open Mic right after (9:45PM -11PM) Accessibility: \* The Victoria Event Centre does not currently have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. \* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at [https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/?fbclid=IwAR1GHzQeY2QDdHNsclfwh-_AsHjWXoZgt1hTk_nbslP-oBlAhvMMOaJYMnY) \* Washrooms are for all genders Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 420767012 | Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love | 2019-08-19 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-19 | 7:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 21, 2019 | 2019-08-20 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190821T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 8:25 am | *So long, Marianne*…the story of the mysterious lover, iconic muse and eternal friend of music’s greatest poet, Leonard Cohen, delicately told from the lens of acclaimed documentarian Nick Broomfield (*Kurt & Courtney* (1998), *Whitney: Can I Be Me (*2017)). “This is an insider’s fascinating meditation on the nature of genius and stardom…” Andrea Gronvall, *Chicago Reader* “Nick Broomfield’s riveting documentary gives us a vivid snapshot of the early 1960s and a complicated mysterious love story.” Peter Bradshaw, *Guardian* $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marianne-leonard/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 401340517 | Vita & Virginia | 2019-08-19 | 9:15 pm | 2019-08-19 | 11:05 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:33 am | This exploration of Virginia Woolf’s (Elizabeth Debicki) 10-year, up-and-down affair with novelist and socialite Vita Sackville-West (Gemma Arterton), loosely organizes itself around the writing of “Orlando,” a novel inspired by Sackville-West in which the title character, born a man, spontaneously changes sex at about 30 years of age. \[SEE AUG. 20\] Director Chanya Button and screenwriter Eileen Atkins, drawing inspiration from the letters the pair wrote to each other, thankfully make no particular claim to offering a definitive portrait. Elizabeth Debicki’s willowy elegance is transformed into something birdlike and bony. It makes her interpretation of Woolf quite riveting. This is a film that becomes less about a clandestine courtship between famous women, and more about Woolf’s relationship with her writing, and with the workings of her own beautiful, restless mind. --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 425644976 | Live Music at Darcy's Pub Downtown | 2019-08-19 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-20 | 1:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Monday and Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=MO,WE | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-08-13 7:50 am | 2020-02-04 10:37 am | Every Monday & Wednesday night! Local favourites The Lost Boys have been a popular staple in the Victoria music scene for a very good reason. The Lost Boys play an eclectic mix of hits and deep cuts covering a wide range of genres. Artists like Michael Jackson, Chromeo, Biggie and Kanye West all the way to Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, Sublime and Taylor Swift. The Lost Boys will keep you guessing as much as they keep you dancing. A great band to cut a rug to or just sit and enjoy the show. <http://darcyspub.ca/downtown/events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 389146211 | Dinosaurs in the Library | 2019-08-20 | 10:30 am | 2019-08-20 | 11:30 am | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-29 1:21 pm | For ages 3-5. Roar! It is time for a dinosaur storytime complete with stories, crafts and dino-mite STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) based activities. Registration begins June 27. Registration: <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/dinosaurs-in-the-library/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 426585351 | David Crosby : Remember My Name | 2019-08-20 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-20 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 8:55 am | Musician David Crosby is not what you’d call a typical “nice guy”. The 77 year-old opens up about his exploits with women, drug addiction (and subsequent prison sentence), and his infamous battered relations with former bandmates. Produced by Cameron Crowe, filmmaker and former Rolling Stone reporter. “David Crosby: Remember My Name is a badass rocker’s confession that leaves you wondering.” - Peter Howell, *Toronto Star* “Rarely have we seen such a unvarnished, unflattering and revealingly real portrait of a music star.” - Jon Bream*, Minneapolis Star Tribune* $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/david-crosby-remember-my-name/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 384859487 | 🎈 Music in the Park - Rudd Park | 2019-08-20 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-20 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-24 2:55 pm | 2019-07-13 5:13 pm | Bring a blanket and a picnic and mingle with your neighbours and share an evening of music and dance. Face painting for kids and food available for purchase at this family friendly event. Music by Arf the Dog, playing cover tunes. <https://www.facebook.com/events/302358313980437/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 412288427 | Artist in Residence 2019 Tyler Witzel Final Exhibition Celebration | 2019-08-20 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-20 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 3:27 pm | 2019-07-27 3:27 pm | Open House: Come out and meet our artist in residence - Tyler Witzel! Witzel’s residency at Xchanges began in early July and extends through Friday August 30th. The public is cordially invited to the Open House this Saturday July 27th, 1-5pm. A final exhibition and celebration will take place on Friday August 20th, 6–10 pm. Everyone is welcome. Tyler Witzel Bio: “Tyler Witzel was born in British Columbia in 1985. Raised in a rural, off-the-grid homestead within the interior of the province, these formative years in nature would lead to the development of themes that are present in his work today. Tyler attended the School for Arts and Technology in 2005 in Kelowna, with a focus on film and experimental animation. He has recently returned to Vancouver Island from some years living and working in Berlin, Germany. Currently based out of Victoria, B.C, Tyler is creating work primarily in the mediums of drawing, painting, sculpture and experimental animation.” <http://www.xchangesgallery.org/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 401340518 | Orlando | 2019-08-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-20 | 8:34 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:33 am | Rarely have source material, director, and leading actress been more in alignment than in this adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s novel, directed by Sally Potter and starring Tilda Swinton, who slips effortlessly into the role of the male nobleman who awakens halfway through the film to find himself a woman. Skipping across centuries of English history, Woolf refracts her ageless hero(ine)’s fantastical exploits through the archly poker-faced prism of historical biography. Many of the book’s events are inspired by the life of Woolf’s lover, Vita Sackville-West. \[SEE AUG. 18-19.\] --Slant “SUMPTUOUS AND WITTY” --Film4 “Orlando's consciousness, like his/her gender, is a delightful work-in-progress.” --Philadelphia Inquirer “Opulent, cheeky, and fun as hell. Woolf would be proud.” --Woman in Revolt UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 419340913 | 🏳️🌈 Dinner & A Drag Show VI | 2019-08-20 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-20 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 5:26 pm | Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian return to The Mint Victoria on Tuesday, August 20, with another cast of incredible #yyjdrag performers for the sixth installment of Dinner & A Drag Show! Enjoy an amazing drag show with the high calibre talent that you've come to expect from the #yyjdrag fam, PLUS The Mint's delicious food and drinks, with their Late Night Happy Hour specials on from 9pm til midnight! $12 Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dinner-a-drag-show-vi-tickets-68072760459> Check out this GORGEOUS line-up: [Chaz Avery](https://www.facebook.com/chazavery250/?eid=ARCnUGlmNxmXgmWSCJwptaZ3gWXifRulswsIvdSUoS96bXpNi_whmq1AiCzpB74R7EnCIQAaw84xOyRN) Stevie O'Brian ([Bee Issel](https://www.facebook.com/brie.issel?eid=ARApbcR3NGhE7xE-JIr6T_sW2Ad1XZPU9P2k-HWEnmO7pduTJ33qCyFfU9TgInqqjm1xHVkg0Cz95MpM)) [Henrietta Dubét](https://www.facebook.com/Sharkeii?eid=ARAqGC-1rGXnUA4qsJjnVeBo8k8PYM9eAZ25MEmrmC1MBwLDNWChZhxL2evjgHxFNg-kprwyHU549yfO) [Lola Maneata](https://www.facebook.com/lola.maneata?eid=ARD0AugD1VayK55m8iA4ehNG2d55Sp5nkLxwPfs-eEqhin43M9mMZnU-uLSn5qU5lvSSCi0pDDSYbmN6) Robin Wood ([Wilbur Harwood](https://www.facebook.com/wilbur.harwood?eid=ARBhM2O7JHjfEtiO0XwZ5vxCiC4ke9B6fUCoV4PhJx-VO_GKS0kTBpHSv_4zIgu_19mYcfKbrNDwFqev)) Bromley B ([Olive Elzinga](https://www.facebook.com/olivia.elzinga?eid=ARD9wRd0EnImXALB23TatcdEC5UzGqBh4Q5soWrgM33rnj8gYbL4bbQ0YxszYjMhplG2i6FZ3R9ypzND)) \*Note that entry fee does not include dinner but The Mint's full food and cocktail menu will be available to you during the show, with their Late Night Happy Hour specials on from 9pm til midnight! Event photo by [MKM Photography](https://www.facebook.com/mkmphotographyca/?eid=ARD6cZSDEf16FhBo9PQVKW4dqyUcuVVAz_px56u8JxcusEXb6nmhYyXwFof3WEpdr6rHxTkoBTB3Hfnz) The Mint is an all ages venue, but please bear in mind some numbers may have mature content. This event is taking place on the traditional unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, on which we are guests. ACCESSIBILITY The Mint's main entrance does include a long flight of stairs, but there is also access to the restaurant through the back entrance, which has only three steps, and staff can be available to assist as needed with prior notice. There is only one level once inside, and there will be enough seating for all ticket purchases. If you have further questions or would like to arrange entry via the back entrance, please send Chaz Avery a direct message. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 401340519 | Orlando | 2019-08-20 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-20 | 10:34 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:34 am | Rarely have source material, director, and leading actress been more in alignment than in this adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s novel, directed by Sally Potter and starring Tilda Swinton, who slips effortlessly into the role of the male nobleman who awakens halfway through the film to find himself a woman. Skipping across centuries of English history, Woolf refracts her ageless hero(ine)’s fantastical exploits through the archly poker-faced prism of historical biography. Many of the book’s events are inspired by the life of Woolf’s lover, Vita Sackville-West. \[SEE AUG. 18-19.\] --Slant “SUMPTUOUS AND WITTY” --Film4 “Orlando's consciousness, like his/her gender, is a delightful work-in-progress.” --Philadelphia Inquirer “Opulent, cheeky, and fun as hell. Woolf would be proud.” --Woman in Revolt UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 425645135 | Live Music at Darcy's Pub Downtown | 2019-08-20 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-21 | 1:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-08-13 7:50 am | 2020-02-04 10:38 am | Rock with a southern feel. These boys bring out a great set list including hits from bands like The Strokes, Sublime, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews, Weezer, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, and other great tunes get kicked up for today’s party goers. <http://darcyspub.ca/downtown/events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 371453684 | 🌱 Drop-In: Wild for Wetlands | 2019-08-21 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-21 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-08 10:23 am | 2019-08-07 6:17 pm | What makes a wetland such a great place to enjoy and protect? Find out with hands-on exploration, pond dipping for live wetland creatures, crafts and games. Admission by donation $5 per person suggested <http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/special-events.php#wild> Volunteer with the Nature Sanctuary: <http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/volunteer.php> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 411699672 | 🛐 Cathedral Specialty Tour: Harp and Angels | 2019-08-21 | 2:30 pm | 2019-08-21 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-26 5:44 pm | 2019-08-06 2:42 pm | After you hear about some of the real-life angels, including a British heiress who financed churches and bride ships, see work by pioneering artists and view a modern interpretation of Mary in stained-glass. Includes tea with music by Victoria harpist Gwyneth Evans. $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cathedral-specialty-tour-harp-and-angels-tickets-66698977437> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416147743 | Fringe Eve Preview 2019 | 2019-08-21 | 3:00 pm | 2019-08-21 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 10:44 am | 2019-08-02 8:18 am | The famous and free Fringe Eve Preview gives you a sampler of nearly all the shows on offer at the festival. Each show gets just two minutes to win you over. Ticket Rocket’s popup box office will be there for your ticketing needs. Grab your programs, your highlighters and start making your Fringe picks as you kick back and enjoy a local beer or cider from [Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.](https://www.facebook.com/phillipsbeer/) and [Merridale Cidery & Distillery](https://www.facebook.com/merridalecider/), a bite from a food truck and launch the 33rd Victoria Fringe. Hosted by local performers Amanda Lisman and Nicole Malcolm. Come one, come all! 3 pm: Food trucks, beverage garden, face painting & craft stations open 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm: Preview Free, family friendly, flash sale • Fringe Buttons 2 for $10 Accessibility: This event is wheelchair accessible. ASL interpretation will be provided on stage for the previews. <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/fringe-eve-preview-2019/> Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 422692407 | Create Victoria Mixer + Artist Talk | 2019-08-21 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-21 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-09 11:12 am | Join us for the Create Victoria Mixer + Artist Talk on Wednesday, August 21 from 5 - 6 p.m. on the rooftop of the Bastion Square Parkade! The free event will include a panel discussion about creating public art in Victoria, featuring three, emerging local artists: Fern Long, Joshua Ngenda and Austin Clay Willis, and moderated by local artist Amanda Farrell-Low. Participants will have the opportunity to network and speak with the City’s Arts, Culture and Events staff about future public art opportunities. The Create Victoria Mixer + Artist Talk will precede the Eventide Music Series concert finale, with Slam Dunk, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Kirsten Ludwig, and Numbing performing from 6 – 9 p.m. on the parkade rooftop. The evening will include a food vendor and beverage area. Registration is not required. All are welcome. Learn more about artist panel: <https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/culture/create-victoria.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 426582904 | 📽️ David Crosby : Remember My Name | 2019-08-21 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-21 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 23, 2019 | 2019-08-23 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190823T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 8:52 am | 2019-08-14 8:55 am | Musician David Crosby is not what you’d call a typical “nice guy”. The 77 year-old opens up about his exploits with women, drug addiction (and subsequent prison sentence), and his infamous battered relations with former bandmates. Produced by Cameron Crowe, filmmaker and former Rolling Stone reporter. “David Crosby: Remember My Name is a badass rocker’s confession that leaves you wondering.” - Peter Howell, *Toronto Star* “Rarely have we seen such a unvarnished, unflattering and revealingly real portrait of a music star.” - Jon Bream*, Minneapolis Star Tribune* $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/david-crosby-remember-my-name/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 397674550 | Ashtanga Yoga - Community Class @The HUB | 2019-08-21 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-21 | 7:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Thursday until September 26, 2019 | 2019-09-26 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190926T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 6:44 pm | 2019-08-13 8:18 am | Traditional hatha flow with rhythmic pranayama, mantras and mudras to improve your strength and flexibility. Focuses on angamardhana to prepare your body for advanced kriya to uplift levels of consciousness. Sequence include prayer, sun salutations, back bending, front bending, balancing, stretching asanas followed by shavasana. Flow designed for all levels Benefits Increase strength and stamina Increased focus and concentration What To Bring: Smile & positivity Yoga mat & waterbottle Blanket and a light snack (Optional) Key Points in mind Attire comfortable to stretch or breathable yoga attire Previous meal atleast 4 hours before practice Light snack or a drink 1 hour before practice By donation <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ashtanga-yoga-community-class-the-hub-tickets-64910570263> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 372086245 | Eventide Music Series: The Eventide Finale at surprise location | 2019-08-21 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-21 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-06-09 8:37 am | 2019-08-07 7:00 pm | This series features an eclectic lineup of artists from Victoria’s independent music scene plus some touring artists thrown in the mix. A food vendor and a licensed beverage area complement these all-ages outdoor events. This week features: Slam Dunk <https://slamdunk.bandcamp.com/> Black Belt Eagle Scout (Portland) <https://blackbelteaglescout.bandcamp.com/> Kirsten Ludwig <http://www.kirstenludwigmusic.com/> Numbing <https://eventidevictoria.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 401340520 | 📽️ The Last Black Man in San Francisco | 2019-08-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-21 | 9:01 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-07 6:20 pm | Piercing study of race, urban gentrification, and male friendship\\; heady meditation on nostalgia and memory\\; love letter to a singular city: It’s hard to exactly define Last Black Man, but it’s impossible not to fall under its spell. Audiences at Sundance — where it took home both Best Director and a Special Jury Prize — certainly swooned. Maybe it’s enough to say that it’s a romance between a man, his hometown, and a house? The man, Jimmie (Jimmie Fails) is smart and funny and sad and complicated, the hometown is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the house is layer-cake Victorian. That house is where Jimmie seems to put all his restless energy, bringing his best friend Montgomery (Jonathan Majors) by to make sure the eaves are in good shape. He loves it, he reveals, because his grandfather built it. When a legal conflict leaves the place vacant, Jimmie and Montgomery seize their chance\\; “squatter” seems like the wrong word for how lovingly they care for it. Their covert takeover hardly comes close to conveying the richness of first-time feature director Joe Talbot’s vision. It’s all shot so gorgeously that nearly every frame could be paused, printed, and hung on a wall. It’s the kind of movie you fall into with your whole heart and emerge from feeling, for two hours at least, what it is to fully be transported by the magic of film. --Entertainment Weekly “A LYRICAL, VISUALLY STUNNING TONE POEM” –Washington Post “A slow ballad, a tragic ode, a dirty limerick, a wistful lament and a heartbreaking elegy. It’s a tribute to the notion of home that we all carry. This is one of the year’s best films. --RogerEbert.com “ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL MOVIES OF THE YEAR” –Austin Chronicle It’s already one of the best movies of 2019 by a long shot. --Rolling Stone UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 426586703 | Red Joan | 2019-08-21 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-21 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 8:57 am | 2019-08-14 8:58 am | When the war is over, the best spies are hard to uncover. Elderly Joan Stanley (Judi Dench) is arrested by MI5 for sharing secrets with the KGB in her youth in the true retelling. Starring the incomparable Judi Dench in one of her greatest performances in recent years, *Red Joan* is based off the incredible true story of KGB spy Melita Norwood. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/red-joan/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 431858621 | New York Salsa History Workshop | 2019-08-21 | 8:30 pm | 2019-08-21 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 8:40 pm | This workshop will introduce you to the history of New York Salsa- the dance, the music and the musicians. Wednesday, August 21 8:30- 9:30pm $15 drop in or use your punch card. For details, call 250-881-6141. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 369786526 | 📽️ Summer Outdoor Movie Series: Aquaman | 2019-08-21 | 8:45 pm | 2019-08-21 | 10:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-06 9:14 am | 2019-08-07 6:20 pm | Join us every other Wednesday this summer for some free big screen fun right here in Bullen Park! This year's flicks are: Top Gun (July 10) Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (July 24) How to Train Your Dragon 3 (August 7) Aquaman (August 21) A cash concession will be provided by the Esquimalt Lions Club. Start times will vary as the sun sets. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 401340521 | 📽️ The Last Black Man in San Francisco | 2019-08-21 | 9:20 pm | 2019-08-21 | 11:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-07 6:20 pm | Piercing study of race, urban gentrification, and male friendship\\; heady meditation on nostalgia and memory\\; love letter to a singular city: It’s hard to exactly define Last Black Man, but it’s impossible not to fall under its spell. Audiences at Sundance — where it took home both Best Director and a Special Jury Prize — certainly swooned. Maybe it’s enough to say that it’s a romance between a man, his hometown, and a house? The man, Jimmie (Jimmie Fails) is smart and funny and sad and complicated, the hometown is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the house is layer-cake Victorian. That house is where Jimmie seems to put all his restless energy, bringing his best friend Montgomery (Jonathan Majors) by to make sure the eaves are in good shape. He loves it, he reveals, because his grandfather built it. When a legal conflict leaves the place vacant, Jimmie and Montgomery seize their chance\\; “squatter” seems like the wrong word for how lovingly they care for it. Their covert takeover hardly comes close to conveying the richness of first-time feature director Joe Talbot’s vision. It’s all shot so gorgeously that nearly every frame could be paused, printed, and hung on a wall. It’s the kind of movie you fall into with your whole heart and emerge from feeling, for two hours at least, what it is to fully be transported by the magic of film. --Entertainment Weekly “A LYRICAL, VISUALLY STUNNING TONE POEM” –Washington Post “A slow ballad, a tragic ode, a dirty limerick, a wistful lament and a heartbreaking elegy. It’s a tribute to the notion of home that we all carry. This is one of the year’s best films. --RogerEbert.com “ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL MOVIES OF THE YEAR” –Austin Chronicle It’s already one of the best movies of 2019 by a long shot. --Rolling Stone UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416222369 | 📈 The Blue Crab Seafood House Presents The Margarita Mixer | 2019-08-22 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 12:57 pm | **An evening of sampling refreshing margaritas and our Chef's tasty treats - all in support of a great cause!** Join us and the team from Ocean 98.5 on the gorgeous patio at the Blue Crab Seafood House on August 22 for a entertaining evening of sampling delicious margaritas, snacking on our Chef's yummy appetizers and enjoying our beautiful water views. Each ticket will get you 4 margarita sample tickets to try a variety of flavours, even a couple with an exciting spin! Find one you really like, don't worry - we'll have more tickets available for purchase! The margaritas are complimented with culinary delights straight from the kitchen at the Blue Crab. Most importantly; the evening is in support of Wear2Start, a volunteer-driven non-profit society that helps women overcome barriers to success. They provide self-identified women with a wardrobe that will empower them to take the next step toward a successful future. The Blue Crab is donating 50% of tickets sales to this amazing group! $50 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-blue-crab-seafood-house-presents-the-margarita-mixer-tickets-65284668200> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 425640733 | Phillips Cask Night | 2019-08-22 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 7:46 am | On Thursday August 22 we’ll be tapping a special unique cask from Phillips Brewing at 5pm, pouring till it’s gone! Cask and all other Phillips beers on tap $6.50 a pint (tax incl.) Plus, enter to win a SWEET BEER FRIDGE Giveaway!!! |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 431876760 | 💻 YYJ Tech Ladies Summer IRL Mixer | 2019-08-22 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:04 pm | Let’s get together at Frankie’s Modern Diner for our 3rd annual Summer IRL Mixer, and chat over some bevvies and snacks! $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/yyj-tech-ladies-summer-irl-mixer-tickets-68177523809> Ticket includes your first drink and some shared appetizers. Due to limited capacity, we’ve got a very strict number of tickets available so grab one ASAP. — Note: This event is for anyone who identifies as a woman. The venue is wheelchair accessible. The food will be a selection of appetizers from the menu trying to take as many dietary concerns as possible and guests will have the option of either non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverages. Ladies of all ages are welcome, but please bring ID if you want to enjoy an alcoholic beverage. Questions? Email yyjtechladies@gmail.com. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 392350650 | Vancouver Island Metal Festival 2019 | 2019-08-22 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 8:20 am | 2019-08-22 7:37 pm | Thursday August 22nd - Centennial Square - 5:00 PM - All Ages > [Scimitar](https://www.facebook.com/scimitarofficial/) - Album release > [Apprentice](https://www.facebook.com/ApprenticeMetal/) > [Liberatia](https://www.facebook.com/LiberatiaBand/) > [Krypteia](https://www.facebook.com/KrypteiaBandOfficial/) > [Winters Reach](https://www.facebook.com/wintersreach8/) Thursday August 22nd - Logan's Pub - 9:00 PM - 19+ > [Assimilation](https://www.facebook.com/AssimilationOfficial/) > [Oxygen Destroyer](https://www.facebook.com/Oxygen-Destroyer-325474194296570/) > [Euthanized](https://www.facebook.com/euthanizedbcbm/) > [Graveolence](https://www.facebook.com/Graveolence/) <https://www.facebook.com/events/466730147431583/> This year the Vancouver Island Metal Festival is totally free of charge. There are no tickets. For any of the events. Last year we experimented with the inclusion of free concerts in Centennial Square, and this year we have decided to try and make the pub shows free of charge as well. This is just an experiment, and there is no guarantee that any future iterations of VIMF will be free. But for now, enjoy! If you would like, The Vancouver Island Metal Festival Society does accept, and appreciate donations. It’s the registered non-profit organization that runs the Vancouver Island Metal Festival, as well as many other shows that happen throughout the year. [](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=vancouverislandmetalfestival@gmail.com&lc=CA&item_name=Donate%20to%20Vancouver%20Island%20Metal%20Festival%20Society¤cy_code=CAD&no_note=0&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHostedGuest) |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 416965297 | Fringe 2019: The Robber Bridegroom: A Grimm Fairy Tale | 2019-08-22 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-22 | 6:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Every 2 days until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=2;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:44 am | 2019-08-02 10:19 pm | An impoverished miller seeks a better life for his daughter by arranging her marriage to a wealthy stranger. She wants to help her family, but something wicked lurks in the woods where her bridegroom lives… Chimera Theatre brings this Brothers Grimm fairy tale to life through puppetry and physical theatre. *“This show is for you.”* **– THE YYSCENE** [**chimeratheatre.com**](https://www.chimeratheatre.com) - Created: The Brothers Grimm, adapted by Andrew G. Cooper - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG14+: Adult Themes, Violence - Country: Kamloops, BC **Tickets can also be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/10), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-robber-bridegroom-a-grimm-fairy-tale/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-robber-bridegroom-a-grimm-fairy-tale/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Chimera Theatre is a non-profit theatre company based out of Kamloops, British Columbia. The company presents innovative, inventive and original works of Canadian Theatre and tours its productions across Western Canada. The society has a specific focus on exploring unconventional styles of performance and non-traditional theatre venues. Improvisation, immersion and interactivity are core to the development of new works. **Credits** CAST Mother/Little Girl – Ashley Hiibner Wife/Bridegroom – Deedra Salange Ladouceur Daughter/Old Woman – Victoria Skorobohach Maid – Madeleine Taylor-Gregg ARTIST PERSONNEL Director/Adapter/Puppet Designer – Andrew G. Cooper Costume Designer – Maddison Hartloff Set and Original Lighting Design – Jared Raschke Scenic Artist – Brittney Martens Sound Designer – Lukas Vanderlip Head of Properties/Production Assistant – Kayly Erno Carpenter – Joel Feenstra Puppet Consultant/Builder – Juanita Dawn Puppet/Scenic Art Assistant – Ashley Hiibner Properties/Set Assistant – Deedra Salange Ladouceur Costumes Assistant – Victoria Skorobohach Original Production Devisors – Maddison Hartloff, Brittney Martens, and Melissa Purcha **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 426586753 | 📽️ Red Joan | 2019-08-22 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-22 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 8:58 am | 2019-08-14 8:59 am | When the war is over, the best spies are hard to uncover. Elderly Joan Stanley (Judi Dench) is arrested by MI5 for sharing secrets with the KGB in her youth in the true retelling. Starring the incomparable Judi Dench in one of her greatest performances in recent years, *Red Joan* is based off the incredible true story of KGB spy Melita Norwood. $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/red-joan/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417171807 | Fringe 2019: TravelTheatrics | 2019-08-22 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-22 | 6:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:32 pm | 2019-08-02 10:05 pm | 1 Woman. 18 Characters. Watch 6 TRUE travel stories enacted from across the globe. WINNER Jester’s Cap Award – Calgary Fringe 2016. *“A remarkable presence on stage”-*CBC *“I never wanted the show to end. Barnes is as astonishing a solo performer as they come”* – TWO CENTS & TWO PENCE “*A stage presence like none I have ever seen.”* – THE MARBLE VICTORIA [kearabarnes.com](https://kearabarnes.com/) - **Created: Keara Barnes** - **Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c** - **Door price: All Seats $11** - **Duration: 60 mins** - **Rating: PG 14+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes** - **Genre: Theatrical Storytelling** - **Country: Vancouver, BC** **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/traveltheatrics/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Keara Barnes is an award winning actor from Vancouver, B.C. She holds a BFA in Theatre from The University of Victoria and studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Also a writer/producer, Keara is the creator/performer behind two critically acclaimed solo shows: ALMOST A STEPMOM ( 2017 Vancouver Celticfest \*SOLD OUT RUN\*, 2017 Vancouver Fringe \*SOLD OUT RUN\* 2016 Calgary Fringe \*WINNER\* Jester’s Cap Award, 2015 Victoria Fringe) and TRAVELTHEATRICS (2018 Winnipeg Fringe, 2018 Vancouver Fringe). TRAVELTHEATRICS was most recently one of three international plays selected for the 2019 Suncor Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work at Lunchbox Theatre, the top noon hour theatre company in the word. Keara has travelled to 34 countries, has over 50 stage/screen/voice over credits and is delighted to be bringing TravelTheatrics to her alma mater city of Victoria. **Credits** Writer/Performer: Keara Barnes Director: Melissa Oei Sound Designer: CJ McGillivray Lighting Consultant: Jono Kim **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374759467 | Oak Bay Arts & Culture Days: Summer Concerts in the Park: Instrument Petting Zoo and and Mufaro Marimba | 2019-08-22 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-22 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-06-12 12:08 pm | 2019-06-12 12:16 pm | Featuring the Victoria Symphony’s Instrument Petting Zoo (pre-concert 5:30pm) and Mufaro Marimba live on stage. <https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/arts-culture/arts-culture-days> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 397666736 | Fringe 2019: Battery Operated Boyfriend | 2019-08-22 | 5:45 pm | 2019-08-22 | 6:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,WE,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 6:36 pm | 2019-08-03 9:18 am | GIANT NERD AUSTRALIA presents a love story with a digital twist! Sam, a designer of advanced artificial intelligence systems, and her A.I. boyfriend Bob are called on to save the human race. In doing so, they push their A.I. - Human relationship far beyond any normal romance. - Created: Steve Brady - Performed: Steve Brady + Nicole Cabe - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Duration: 50mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy/Drama - Country: Adelaide, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/battery-operated-boyfriend/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/battery-operated-boyfriend/) "Vibrating with laughter ... Darkly funny" 4 STARS - ALL OVER ADELAIDE GIANT NERD AUSTRALIA is Steve Brady (Adelaide, Australia) and Nicol Cabe (Seattle, USA). Battery Operated Boyfriend debuted at the Adelaide Fringe in February 2019. Victoria Fringe will be it's North American premiere. [](https://www.facebook.com/events/2526335337434447/) **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417137604 | Fringe 2019: Fool Munn Komming! | 2019-08-22 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:19 pm | 2019-08-02 10:05 pm | Fool Muun Komming! \[BeBgWunderful/YEsyes/4sure.Hi5/TruLuv;Spank Spank:SOfun\_Grate\_Times\] *“A hilarious, beautiful, sensual, absurdist masterpiece”* – CAPITAL CRITICS’ CIRCLE (Ottawa) Set inside a giant mass hallucination, an alien being appears before humankind to present a gift, millennia in the making. Part sci-fi clown, part acid fueled mime, part oddball love letter. WINNER: Pick of the Fringe – Edmonton Fringe, 2018 - **Created: Sam Kruger** - **Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c** - **Door price: All Seats $11** - **Duration: 60 mins** - **Rating: PG 12+: Adult Themes** - **Genre: Physical Theatre, Comedy** - **Country: Minneapolis, USA** **Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/13), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/fool-munn-komming/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Sam Kruger is an actor, writer, and all around theatre artist based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. His solo shows Fool Muun Komming! (etc, etc) and Bat Brains or (let’s explore mental illness with vampires) have toured all across the Canadian Fringe circuit to widespread critical acclaim. Kruger is a graduate of the University of Minnesota’s, and famed physical theatre and clown school, Ecole Philippe Gaulier, in Etampes, France. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 412396568 | Portrait Puppet Making Workshop // All the People I Know | 2019-08-22 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 7:22 pm | REGISTRATION REQUIRED All materials provided. Material fee per person $40. Call/email to register: 250.721.6562 | legacy@uvic.ca \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Join Victoria-based artist Connie Michele Morey in the gallery to create soft sculpture portrait puppets of All the People You Know. In conjunction with Myfanwy Pavelic’s portrait exhibition, Mirrored Selves Within and Without, this workshop will use playful techniques to create narrative art that reflects your community within a single portrait puppet. Using storytelling, coloured wool felt, contemporary stitch work and beading, the workshop will innovate traditional portraiture to blur the boundaries between fine art, craft and storytelling. No experience necessary. Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen-speaking peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Accessibility: The main entrance to Legacy is at street level and there are no steps or gaps to enter the main gallery, inner gallery or washrooms. The main entrance has two sets of heavy doors that must be manually opened. There are additional doors without push buttons to the inner gallery. Legacy has two single-stall, gender inclusive washrooms. Both of these washrooms have manual doors and support bars, and only one provides ample space for mobility devices. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility at Legacy, please contact legacy@uvic.ca or call 250 721-6562. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 417136044 | Fringe 2019: How to Be a Super-Frinjer™ | 2019-08-22 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 6:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Every 2 days until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=2;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:11 pm | 2019-08-02 10:06 pm | Do you like the Fringe? Do you like to be super? Join Fringe expert and self-proclaimed Super-Frinjer™ Wilhelm as he shares his extensive knowledge, and provides helpful tips to get the most out of your Fringe experience. You, too, can be a Super-Frinjer™! Also, check out Wilhelm’s Facebook page! [**facebook.com/23Wilhelm**](https://www.facebook.com/23Wilhelm) - Created: Chris Gabel - Performed: Chris Gabel - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 45mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/6), purchased over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-be-a-super-frinjer/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Chris Gabel is a comedian, improviser, and actor who has been performing in and around Victoria for the past 15 years. He is an original member of Paper Street Theatre, and has performed with Atomic Vaudeville, Launch Pad Theatre, Theatre SKAM, and Theatre Inconnu. **Credits** Created by Chris Gabel Special Thanks to Candace Woodland, Dave Morris, and Sebastian Woodland. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417164391 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-22 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,WE,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:12 pm | 2019-08-02 10:05 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - **Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors)** - **Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c** - **Door price: All Seats $11** - **Duration: 60 mins** - **Rating: PG 12+** - **Genre: Dark Comedy** - **Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC** **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 416870855 | Fringe 2019: how to pull your heart out through your throat | 2019-08-22 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:28 am | 2019-08-02 10:05 pm | In a dark vat, three creatures steeped in tar struggle to create themselves. Does their need for validation keep them from being seen? A collision of theatre, dance, poetry (and more!), Impulse Theatre’s magically visceral “how-to” guide will leave you asking: What does my heart really want to say? [impulsetheatre.ca](http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/) - Created: Impulse Theatre - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes, Strobe Effects, Fog or Haze - Genre: Interdisciplinary Theatre **Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/14), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-pull-your-heart/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-pull-your-heart/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Impulse Theatre has been creating and producing work in Victoria since 2010. Premiering more than fifteen new works since the company’s inception, Impulse has become a vital and prolific contemporary voice in Victoria’s theatre community. They have produced new works on their own and been presented by such companies as Theatre SKAM’s SKAMpede, the Belfry Theatre’s SPARK Festival, and Upintheair’s rEvolver Theatre Festival in Vancouver. In 2016, they presented the world premiere of their new solo show ana at Intrepid Theatre’s Uno Fest after a final workshop in Toronto at the nationally acclaimed Videofag. When they’re not busy expanding their roster of shows, Impulse Theatre presents the Peek-Show as a regular series, as well as an expanded Peek Fest. **Credits** Director: Andrew Barrett Performers: Chase Hiebert, Julie Mombourquette, and Rachel Levy Stage Manager: Veronica Harland Lighting Designer: Emma Dickerson **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 412281633 | Nature X: All About Bats | 2019-08-22 | 6:30 pm | 2019-08-22 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 3:09 pm | 2019-07-27 3:10 pm | Nature X is thrilled to welcome Estraven Lupino-Smith, Bat Program Coordinator at [Habitat Acquisition Trust](https://www.facebook.com/HabitatAcqTrust/), to learn about bat ecology and conservation. Many of BC’s bat species are endangered and face threats to their survival. Estraven will highlight the work being done to support bat populations on Vancouver Island, as well as their own work as an artist-researcher using art to engage people in citizen science and other programming to support bats. Habitat Acquisition Trust is a regional land trust that conserves nature on south Vancouver Island. Through stewardship, conservation covenants, restoration, and education, they work to create a future where the full array of natural habitats on south Vancouver Island and southern Gulf Islands is healthy and conserved. See their website for more information about their programs and how to get involved: <http://hat.bc.ca/> This free presentation will begin with a drinks reception at 6:30 p.m., generously hosted by [Spinnakers Brewpub](https://www.facebook.com/spinnakersbrewpub/). The talk will begin at 7:15 p.m. Registration and more information: <https://batemancentre.org/events/nature-x-all-about-bats/> Volunteer with the Bateman Foundation: <https://batemancentre.org/volunteer/> |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 417146515 | Fringe 2019: Summer Bucket List | 2019-08-22 | 6:45 pm | 2019-08-22 | 8:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:37 pm | 2019-08-02 10:06 pm | Zoey and Grace find a discarded summer bucket list during two weeks of summer detention. “Lemonade stand” “Give 2 blowjobs.” As they check off each item they uncover difficult truths about themselves and the women in their lives. From the creatives of 2018 Fringe winner, The Fitting Room, comes a celebration of teenage girls and a validation of female rage. facebook.com/CollectivusT - **Created: Ellery Lamm** - **Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c** - **Door price: All Seats $11** - **Duration: 90 mins** - **Rating: PG 13+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes (discussion of sexual assault)** - **Genre: Dramedy** **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/summer-bucket-list/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/summer-bucket-list/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Collectivus Theatre consists of Victoria-based artists, Ellery Lamm (playwright) and Anna Marie Anderson (director). This award-winning duo strives to create relevant, impactful theatre particularly for and about young adults. Collectivus produced Lamm’s play, The Fitting Room during Victoria Fringe’s 2018 season, and won Best Overall Show and tied for Bravest Show in the Pick of the Fringe Awards. The stories Collectivus tells aim to give a voice to the identities and experiences of underrepresented voices, voices that often aren’t seen centre stage. **Credits** **Creative team: Ellery Lamm – Playwright Anna Marie Anderson – Director Devon Vecchio – Stage manager Hina Nishioka – Lighting designer Aaron Smail – Sound designer/composer Cast: ZOEY – Lili Martin GRACE – Maggie Martin GIRL – Arielle Parsons ERIN – Emily Hay LEE – Willa Hladun JACOB – Isaiah Adachi** **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 416964614 | Fringe 2019: The Rage Trials | 2019-08-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until September 1, 2019 | 2019-09-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190901T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:40 am | 2019-08-02 10:07 pm | A random committee of teenagers must decide if anger is beneficial or if it should be stricken from human consciousness. Their decision will last 100 years. *“Whatever Theatre SKAM touches seems to turn to theatrical gold.”* – NOW. “*Current, confrontational …provocative.”* – VICTORIA NEWS. By Emma Leck – 2018 WINNIPEG FRINGE NEW PLAY PRIZE winner (*Drops in a Broken Fountain*). skam.ca/ragetrials - Created: Emma Leck - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Violence - Genre: Ensemble Drama Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/9), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-rage-trials/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Theatre SKAM has built a solid reputation as creators of innovative site-specific work and intimate elegant theatre. Known for our sense of fun, SKAM was formed in 1995 with a mission to create theatre that is innovative and entertaining, and above all – never boring. **Credits** **Creative Team:** Mikaela Haeusser (Director) Ariel Glidden (Stage Manager) Logan Swain (Production Manager) Emma Leck (Playwright) Kathleen Greenfield (Producer) Matthew Payne (Artistic Producer) Kate Wallace (Operations Manager) **Cast:** Atticus Cohen-Yelle Emily Bourbeau Finn Kelly Frankie Wilson Grace Martin Isabel Moffitt Rachel Hansen **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 416863206 | Fringe 2019: A Little Crazy (a bissel meshugah) | 2019-08-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:13 am | 2019-08-02 10:07 pm | An award-winning comedy about real life (or a drama with some very funny bits) about two men: Avram, a charismatic 84-year-old Russian immigrant, and his great-nephew, Harry. They laugh a lot and they cry, renewed in the idea that one generation can connect with another and that words can change lives. - Created: Joseph Reed Hayes - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: Adults only - Genre: Comedy <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/a-little-crazy/> Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/17), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **Credits** Director – Zelda Dean Actors – Toshik Bukowiecki and Michael Rodgers Stage Manager – Susan Holtz **About the artist/company** Bema has been in five Fringe Festivals winning best drama in 2016. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 401340522 | 📽️ The Last Black Man in San Francisco | 2019-08-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 9:01 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-07 6:20 pm | Piercing study of race, urban gentrification, and male friendship\\; heady meditation on nostalgia and memory\\; love letter to a singular city: It’s hard to exactly define Last Black Man, but it’s impossible not to fall under its spell. Audiences at Sundance — where it took home both Best Director and a Special Jury Prize — certainly swooned. Maybe it’s enough to say that it’s a romance between a man, his hometown, and a house? The man, Jimmie (Jimmie Fails) is smart and funny and sad and complicated, the hometown is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the house is layer-cake Victorian. That house is where Jimmie seems to put all his restless energy, bringing his best friend Montgomery (Jonathan Majors) by to make sure the eaves are in good shape. He loves it, he reveals, because his grandfather built it. When a legal conflict leaves the place vacant, Jimmie and Montgomery seize their chance\\; “squatter” seems like the wrong word for how lovingly they care for it. Their covert takeover hardly comes close to conveying the richness of first-time feature director Joe Talbot’s vision. It’s all shot so gorgeously that nearly every frame could be paused, printed, and hung on a wall. It’s the kind of movie you fall into with your whole heart and emerge from feeling, for two hours at least, what it is to fully be transported by the magic of film. --Entertainment Weekly “A LYRICAL, VISUALLY STUNNING TONE POEM” –Washington Post “A slow ballad, a tragic ode, a dirty limerick, a wistful lament and a heartbreaking elegy. It’s a tribute to the notion of home that we all carry. This is one of the year’s best films. --RogerEbert.com “ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL MOVIES OF THE YEAR” –Austin Chronicle It’s already one of the best movies of 2019 by a long shot. --Rolling Stone UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 431891861 | 2019 SALT New Music Festival and Symposium | 2019-08-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:30 pm | Thursday, August 22, 2019, 7PM Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, University of Victoria, School of Music Festival opening and CD-release event the timber of those times In collaboration with the Canadian Music Center. Thursday, August 22, 8PM Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, University of Victoria Admission $10/$5 (reduced) Concert of Ensemble Tsilumos Gregory Vajda – FromTheLeftToTheRight (2019) Ajtony Csaba – Gossamer 2 (Tsilumos – part, 2019) Vykintas Baltakas – Saxopho(e)nix (2014) Annesley Black – Earl Brown’s Forgotten Piece in Moholy Nagy’s Light-Space-Modulator <https://finearts.uvic.ca/music/calendar/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 432318861 | Sally Podmore’s COAST collection - Opening Reception | 2019-08-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-21 8:09 am | Join us at the launch of my latest collection - "COAST" Come and view the art, have a drink and enjoy some good times and live - DJ Dadman Coast - examines the transformative power and delicate balance between the human experience and our coastal environment. IF you can't make the event - my series will be released on my site Aug 22 as well. Sign up for my mailing list at [www.sallypodmore.com](http://www.sallypodmore.com/) for more info! |
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| 416236102 | Fringe 2019: Into the Tango | 2019-08-22 | 7:15 pm | 2019-08-22 | 8:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 1:16 pm | 2019-08-02 5:37 pm | ★★★★★Award-winning dance company, PointeTango returns from Buenos Aires with INTO THE TANGO, a breathtaking new show featuring world-class dancers Erin and Alexander. With fantastic lifts, ballet on pointe and flawless Argentine tango, this is a MUST-SEE show! ~Voted FAVOURITE DANCE show, 2018 Victoria Fringe @ Metro Studio Theatre (1411 Quadra St, Victoria, BC) Thu Aug 22 – 7:15pM Fri Aug 23 – 7:15pm Sat Aug 24 – 5pm Thu Aug 29 – 5:15pm Sat Aug 31 – 12:15pm Sun Sep 1 – 7:45pm Tickets: $11 at the door or online at [intrepidtheatre.com](http://intrepidtheatre.com/) \* Everyone who attends the Fringe buys a membership button ($6) -One time purchase- **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417164399 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-22 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-22 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,WE,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:12 pm | 2019-08-02 10:08 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417160076 | Fringe 2019: Tragedy – Time Served = Comedy | 2019-08-22 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-22 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=TU,TH,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:06 pm | 2019-08-02 10:07 pm | In the sequel to his successful Fringe debut, *Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy*, Mark shares about the hardest part of doing time in prison: getting out. This is a tale of hardship lightened by levity, guiding the audience through the trials and tribulations in tackling institutionalization. [**tragedyplustimeserved.com**](http://tragedyplustimeserved.com) - Created: Mark Hughes - Performed: Mark Hughes - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 75mins - Rating: Adults only: Extremely Coarse language, Adult Themes, Extreme Violence/Abuse, Sexualized Violence - Genre: Comedy, Drama, Monologue - Country: Toronto, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tragedy-time-served-comedy-2/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Mark Hughes is a comedian, inspirational speaker, recovering addict and ex-convict. Mark uses his sardonic wit and fearless stage presence to share (and overshare) his perspective and life experiences – including the demons that sometimes still affect him to this day. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417140679 | Fringe 2019: Dear Samantha Charles Adrian as Ms Samantha Mann | 2019-08-22 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-22 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:25 pm | 2019-08-02 10:51 pm | With 20,000 views and rising on her YouTube advice channel, the very modern and multiaward-winning spinster librarian Ms Samantha Mann spills the beans on her life as a semi-professional advice-giver. Expect tips, reminiscences and a free consultation! ★★★★ – FRINGE GURU *“Comedy at its best.”* – BUXTON FRINGE REVIEW *“Ms Samantha Mann is simply delightful.”* -DISPATCHES FROM THE VICTORIA FRINGE [mssamanthamann.com](http://www.mssamanthamann.com/) - Created: Charles Adrian Gillott - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 70 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy Advice Show - Country: UK **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dear-samantha/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** The multi-award-winning spinster librarian and Agony Aunt\* (in training) Ms Samantha Mann has performed across the UK as well as in France, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Canada and Japan. Her performance of her début show ‘Stories About Love, Death & A Rabbit’ at the 2017 Victoria Fringe Festival caused Victoria’s own Janis La Couvée to write of her: “Ms Samantha Mann is simply delightful.” \*“An Agony Aunt,” as Ms Samantha Mann explains, “is rather like a therapist, but without the qualifications.”. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 426584902 | 📽️ David Crosby : Remember My Name | 2019-08-22 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-22 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 8:54 am | 2019-08-14 8:55 am | Musician David Crosby is not what you’d call a typical “nice guy”. The 77 year-old opens up about his exploits with women, drug addiction (and subsequent prison sentence), and his infamous battered relations with former bandmates. Produced by Cameron Crowe, filmmaker and former Rolling Stone reporter. “David Crosby: Remember My Name is a badass rocker’s confession that leaves you wondering.” - Peter Howell, *Toronto Star* “Rarely have we seen such a unvarnished, unflattering and revealingly real portrait of a music star.” - Jon Bream*, Minneapolis Star Tribune* $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/david-crosby-remember-my-name/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416944133 | Fringe 2019: Dissection of a … Mixed Heritage Woman | 2019-08-22 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-22 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until September 1, 2019 | 2019-09-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190901T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:00 am | 2019-08-02 10:08 pm | **Dissection of a ~~Indian Aboriginal First Nation Indigenous Native Status Full-Blood Non-Status Halfbreed Métis Rez Urban~~ Mixed Heritage Woman** Which part belongs to who? Told through family and personal stories, poetry, dance and a bit of song. One woman tries to find out who she is and where her mixed heritage is pulling her. Unraveling and weaving together her experiences to figure out how to fit within society and not set it on fire. - Created: Nyla Carpantier - Performed: Nyla Carpantier - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Heartfelt, Poetic, Solo Show - Country: Vancouver, BC Tickets can be purchased online through Ticket Rocket, over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dissection-of-a-mixed-heritage-woman-fringe/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Sat Aug 24 at 6pm. **About the artist/company** Nyla Carpentier (Tahltan, Kaska, French, Scottish) is a multifaceted performing artist currently residing in Vancouver. She is an actor, writer, powwow dancer and workshop facilitator. Acting credits include: Raven meets the Monkey King (Axis Theatre), The Boy who was Abandoned, Battle of the Birds (Savage Society), The Flats/Les Flats (Prairie Theatre Exchange and Theatre Cercle Moliere), The Berlin Blues and Ipperwash (the Blyth Theatre Festival), Busted Up: A Yukon Story (Openpit Theatre) and God’s Lake (Castlereigh Production). **Credits** Writer/creator/actor: Nyla Carpentier Director: Phay Moores Dramaturgy: Wren Brian Stage Manager: Nico Dicecco Sound design: Mary Jane Paquette (tbc) Costume: Nyla Carpentier Set design: Nyla Carpentier **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417182247 | Fringe 2019: Timeline for Homo Sapiens | 2019-08-22 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:57 pm | 2019-08-02 10:09 pm | A T-EDGE TALK! A talk with edge. An irreverent non-academic intellectual redneck perspective, exploration of Prehistory. Freeman the Handyman, “street polymath,” takes on a host of subjects from evolutionary biology, plate tectonics, archaeology, anthropology and more. Awareness peddling…with crass class. A debut presentation from a local handyman. Fact resistant humans welcomed! [**timelineforhomosapiens.com**](https://timelineforhomosapiens.com) - Created: Cameron MacCuspic/Freeman the Handyman~street polymath - Performed: Cameron MacCuspic - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: Adults only: Coarse language - Genre: Monologue - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/timeline-for-homo-sapiens/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Timeline for Homo Sapiens – presented by Freeman the Handyman, street polymath; Cameron MacCuspic is a local renovation contractor, who should have been a scientist. A debut presentation with a focus on US and the time before writing, Prehistory. A T-eDge Talk…a talk with “Edge!”. Crass class, awareness peddling with an intellectual redneck host. Irreverent dialogue versus stuffy dull academic speak, will be used to cover evolution, plate tectonics, our African story, Paleolithic art, Glaciations, our steps into the America’s story and more. A “unique” type of show. **Credits** One man show. (Cameron MacCuspic) One helper. (Kelsey MacCuspic) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417154550 | Fringe 2019: Falstaff | 2019-08-22 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Thursday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TH,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:55 pm | 2019-08-02 10:08 pm | “Jack” takes us into battles, bedrooms and bars in Clayton Jevne’s one-actor adaptation of Robert Nye’s Guardian Prize-winning biographical novel. Nye’s anti-hero is a comical yet poignant combination of Shakespeare’s self-absorbed buffoon and the actual historic figure of Sir John Fastolf (Shakespeare’s original inspiration). *“Amazing… wonderful story teller”* – CBC. *“Masterful… Sympathetic, without losing his bawdy edge.”* – Monday Magazine - Created: Clayton Jevne, adapted from the novel by Robert Nye - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: Adults Only: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedic/Dramatic Monologue **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/falstaff/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/falstaff/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Clayton Jevne has been the Artistic Director of Theatre Inconnu since 1978. His solo shows have toured in six countries. He has performed periodically at Fringe festivals across North America (and in Scotland) since 1985. Clayton has also been directly involved in over 130 Theatre Inconnu productions in one capacity or another: actor, director, designer, and general manager. Highlights include performances at the United Solo Festival (New York City), Festival de Sinaloa (Mexico), and the Aberdeen Alternative Arts Festival (Scotland). For the past 10 years Clayton has also taught in the UVic Theatre Department (where he received his PhD). **Credits** Actor: Clayton Jevne Director: Clayton Jevne Costume: Margaret McKea **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417150566 | Fringe 2019: 📈 Dressing for Cancer | 2019-08-22 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 9:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Thursday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TH,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:46 pm | 2019-08-02 10:08 pm | Cancer is a b\*tch…but you can still have fun kicking its ass! This inspiring, true story of a local woman, shows the humour in fighting the big “C”. From diagnosis to dealing with it, this play reveals that laughter, rhinestones, and chemotherapy can be a life saving combination. A portion of the profits will support Look Good, Feel Better; a charity which supports women dealing with breast cancer. - Created: Mitch Barnes - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy-Drama **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dressing-for-cancer/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dressing-for-cancer/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Dressing for Cancer is a truly home grown production, inspired by a Victoria woman’s story, written by a local playwright, and performed by actors with an extensive history in Victoria’s theatre community. The five person cast is comprised of actors with extremely diverse performance backgrounds. Collectively, Kelly Vanderswan, Jo Barnes, Tenyjah Mckenna, Jon Hunwick, and Steve Eastman bring years of experience of being on stage, in movies, and in musical theatre. This is playwright/director Mitch Barnes’ first Fringe Festival productions although he has both written and performed in many productions over the years in the Victoria area. **Credits** **Director/playwright: Mitch Barnes Stage Manager: Andrea Black Props/Costumes: Karen Coverett Cast: Kelly Vanderswan, Jo Barnes, Jon Hunwick, Steve Eastman, Tenyjah Mckenna** **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417174215 | Fringe 2019: Atrocities ‘R’ Us | 2019-08-22 | 8:15 pm | 2019-08-22 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 1, 2019 | 2019-09-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190901T065959Z;BYDAY=TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:39 pm | 2019-08-02 10:09 pm | The 2018 Montreal Fringe Creativity Award-winner presents intellectual and visceral performance art for the purpose of healing. In a time of mass extinction, standup tragicomedian/elderish person Tasha Diamant utilizes figurative and literal nakedness to generate understanding of radical vulnerability. Making use of privilege and pain where atrocity meets autoethnography. TW: visible ageing female. [humanbodyproject.org ](http://www.humanbodyproject.org/) Note: this venue is located at 851 Cormorant (parallel to Fisgard) between Quadra and Blanshard (generously supported by Heart & Hands Health Collective, a grassroots, locally-owned Community Acupuncture & Holistic Health Collective). - **Created: Tasha Diamant** - **Advance price: All Seats $9 + s/c** - **Door price: All Seats $9** - **Duration: 75 mins** - **Rating: Adults only: Coarse language, nudity** - **Genre: Performance Art** - **Country: Victoria, BC** **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/atrocities-r-us/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/atrocities-r-us/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Thurs Aug 29, 8:15pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **About the artist/company** Performance artist Tasha Diamant has been using her naked body and self as a medium for sharing radical vulnerability for more than 13 years. As the planet heats up and more people start to notice that the current paradigm doesn’t show us a way out, Diamant offers radical healing work. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417172621 | Fringe 2019: Antigones | 2019-08-22 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until August 25, 2019 | 2019-08-25 | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=SU,TH,FR,SA;UNTIL=20190825T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:34 pm | 2019-08-02 10:09 pm | A movement adaptation of Sophocles’ classic, *Antigone*, in this piece, we turn to the other senses when words are not enough to express our truth. Our focus is on the experience of being Antigone; her truth and emotional journey as she defies the king to honour her fallen brother, knowing it may cost her life. - Created: Luciana Fernandes - Performed: Hailey Jen Fowler, Taryn Roo Yoneda, Shayla Pready, Megan Wong - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 30mins - Rating: PG12+ Adult Themes - Genre: Movement, Tragedy, Dance - Country: Victoria/Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/antigones/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Focused on (re)claiming classical and canonized work with a contemporary eye, we approach Antigone from a feminist perspective, honouring her emotional journey and defiance through movement. **Credits** Created through an intensively collaborative process by: Luciana Silvestre Fernandes – director Olivia Wheeler- sound designer and assistant director Logan Swain- co-sound designer (original production) Aubrey McNair- light designer Leah Anthony- stage manager Hailey Jen Fowler- performer Taryn Roo Yoneda- performer Shayla Pready- performer Megan Wong- performer **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417176211 | Fringe 2019: Mel Malarky Gets The Bum’s Rush | 2019-08-22 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Thursday and Saturday until August 24, 2019 | 2019-08-24 | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=SU,TH,SA;UNTIL=20190824T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:42 pm | 2019-08-02 10:09 pm | Travel back to 1931 and join us for this bodacious vaudeville show about Mel Malarkey’s last night in her theatre. Award winning spoken word artist and musician, Charlie Petch, marries poetry, original music and theatre in this hilarious and heartbreaking performance. Donkeys! Gigolos! The Musical Saw! Find out why ELECTRIC CITY MAGAZINE called it *“The Best of 2017*” [charliecpetch.com/mel-malarkey.htm](http://www.charliecpetch.com/)**[](http://www.charliecpetch.com/)** - Created: Charlie Petch - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 14+: Mature Content, Adult themes - Genre: Tragicomedy & Performance Poetry - Country: Toronto, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/mel-malarky/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Charlie C Petch is an award winning playwright, spoken word artist, haiku deathmaster, host and musical saw player. Petch is touring “Mel Malarkey Gets the Bum’s Rush” which got “Best of 2017” from Electric City Magazine for the radio play accompanying album “Odes & Acts”. They have published books with Wordpress and LyricalMyrical and poems with Descant, The Toronto Quarterly, Matrix and Oratorealis journals. Petch is the creative director of “Hot Damn It’s A Queer Slam” a multi-city touring poetry slam series. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417165053 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-22 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-22 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,WE,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:15 pm | 2019-08-02 10:09 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 401340523 | 📽️ The Last Black Man in San Francisco | 2019-08-22 | 9:20 pm | 2019-08-22 | 11:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-07 6:20 pm | Piercing study of race, urban gentrification, and male friendship\\; heady meditation on nostalgia and memory\\; love letter to a singular city: It’s hard to exactly define Last Black Man, but it’s impossible not to fall under its spell. Audiences at Sundance — where it took home both Best Director and a Special Jury Prize — certainly swooned. Maybe it’s enough to say that it’s a romance between a man, his hometown, and a house? The man, Jimmie (Jimmie Fails) is smart and funny and sad and complicated, the hometown is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the house is layer-cake Victorian. That house is where Jimmie seems to put all his restless energy, bringing his best friend Montgomery (Jonathan Majors) by to make sure the eaves are in good shape. He loves it, he reveals, because his grandfather built it. When a legal conflict leaves the place vacant, Jimmie and Montgomery seize their chance\\; “squatter” seems like the wrong word for how lovingly they care for it. Their covert takeover hardly comes close to conveying the richness of first-time feature director Joe Talbot’s vision. It’s all shot so gorgeously that nearly every frame could be paused, printed, and hung on a wall. It’s the kind of movie you fall into with your whole heart and emerge from feeling, for two hours at least, what it is to fully be transported by the magic of film. --Entertainment Weekly “A LYRICAL, VISUALLY STUNNING TONE POEM” –Washington Post “A slow ballad, a tragic ode, a dirty limerick, a wistful lament and a heartbreaking elegy. It’s a tribute to the notion of home that we all carry. This is one of the year’s best films. --RogerEbert.com “ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL MOVIES OF THE YEAR” –Austin Chronicle It’s already one of the best movies of 2019 by a long shot. --Rolling Stone UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416957101 | Fringe 2019: Personal Demon Hunter | 2019-08-22 | 9:45 pm | 2019-08-22 | 10:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until September 1, 2019 | 2019-09-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190901T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:29 am | 2019-08-02 10:10 pm | *Personal Demon Hunter* is an exploration and confrontation of anxiety through a mixture of storytelling, original music, stand-up and improvised comedy. It is a cabaret which contains moments of good-natured audience interaction. Velvet Duke will use every tool in his arsenal to vanquish demons for good, including turning to you, his fans. [**thevelvetduke.wordpress.com/personal-demon-hunter**](https://thevelvetduke.wordpress.com/personal-demon-hunter) - Created: Velvet Duke - Performed: Velvet Duke - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 50mins - Rating: Adults Only - Genre: Cabaret, Storytelling, Comedy - Country: Toronto, ON Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/27), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/personal-demon-hunter/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Sat Aug 24 – 2:15pm and Thu Aug 29 – 6:15pm shows are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** VELVET WELLS Named for his smooth baritone voice, Velvet Wells is a queer black male entertainer who regularly graces many of Toronto’s stages in collaborative productions and solo stand-up acts. He is the co-founder of The Dandies and creator/producer of their long-running Holodeck Follies, an improvised Star Trek show. Velvet is also the creator of INTERSECTION, a diversity themed storytelling show, and OverDude, the improvised rock duo. **Credits** Written/Created by: Velvet Wells Production Manager: Andie Wells Stage Manager: Alan Leightizer Musical arrangement: Al Val and Jason Zinger [Digital show program](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K_KmOzLR31-euzEIgVoLIuzehPKVIzo_/view?usp=sharing) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 425645760 | Live Music at Darcy's Pub Downtown | 2019-08-22 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-23 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday and Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=TH,FR | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 7:51 am | 2019-10-28 11:07 am | The Bright Side play the best of top 40 dance tracks from artists like Foster The People, Taio Cruz, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and a selection of hits from the 90’s like “No Diggity” and songs by 90’s artists ranging from Radiohead, Third Eye Blind & Easy E. This show is a great pre-weekend party! <http://darcyspub.ca/downtown/events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 336699562 | Agriculture and Chocolate: Maya Day Camp for Adults | 2019-08-23 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-23 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-24 8:15 am | 2019-04-28 1:56 pm | Kids aren’t the only ones that get to have summer fun. Reawaken your inner child and explore ideas within the feature exhibition and core galleries in this playful summer-camp-inspired workshop for grown-ups. Sneak behind-the-scenes, meet knowledgeable people and explore through hands-on activities. Pack a lunch, ditch the kids and bring a friend for a day camp like no other. The rainforest’s poor soil was far from ideal for growing food, yet the Maya were able to provide balanced nutrition for millions of people. Embark on a journey back in time and rediscover their techniques, practices and beliefs with the help of the feature exhibition *Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises.* $50 per person, 10% member discount. <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108049/agriculture-and-chocolate-maya-day-camp-adults> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 420871826 | Recital – Dunàmis Quartet | 2019-08-23 | 3:15 pm | 2019-08-23 | 3:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 10:35 am | 2019-08-07 10:35 am | Dunàmis Quartet [http://standrewsvictoria.ca/?page\_id=5666](http://standrewsvictoria.ca/?page_id=5666) |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 392350934 | Vancouver Island Metal Festival 2019 | 2019-08-23 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-23 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 8:21 am | 2019-08-22 7:37 pm | Friday August 23rd - Centennial Square - 5:00 PM - All Ages ~ [SUPREME ECHO](https://www.facebook.com/supremeecholabel/) SHOWCASE ~ > [Armoros](https://www.facebook.com/Armoros-309357342568781/) - Exclusive reunion show > [Witches Hammer](https://www.facebook.com/witcheshammerndhc/) > Arcfiend - Exclusive reunion show > [Punish](https://www.facebook.com/groups/217243502422649/) > [Thrashlord](https://www.facebook.com/Turbohesher/) Friday August 23rd - Logan's Pub - 9:00 PM - 19+ > [BEWITCHER](https://www.facebook.com/BewitcherOfficial/) > [Roadrash](https://www.facebook.com/RoadRashSpeedMetal/) > [Torrefy](https://www.facebook.com/Torrefy/) > [Iron Strike](https://www.facebook.com/ironstrikebc/) <https://www.facebook.com/events/466730147431583/> This year the Vancouver Island Metal Festival is totally free of charge. There are no tickets. For any of the events. Last year we experimented with the inclusion of free concerts in Centennial Square, and this year we have decided to try and make the pub shows free of charge as well. This is just an experiment, and there is no guarantee that any future iterations of VIMF will be free. But for now, enjoy! If you would like, The Vancouver Island Metal Festival Society does accept, and appreciate donations. It’s the registered non-profit organization that runs the Vancouver Island Metal Festival, as well as many other shows that happen throughout the year. [](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=vancouverislandmetalfestival@gmail.com&lc=CA&item_name=Donate%20to%20Vancouver%20Island%20Metal%20Festival%20Society¤cy_code=CAD&no_note=0&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHostedGuest) |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 417240938 | Fringe 2019: The Psychic Dynasty: The World’s Only Father-Daughter Mind-Reading Team | 2019-08-23 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-23 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:41 pm | 2019-08-02 10:10 pm | Fast-paced, funny, and totally astonishing; this real-life father-daughter team has created a knock-your-socks-off mentalism show that hooks audiences of all ages. From making impossible predictions to channeling the spirit of Johnny Cash; you’ll be treated to 60 minutes of wow-worthy, not-to-be-missed entertainment that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and leaves you wanting more. [thepsychicdynasty.com](https://www.thepsychicdynasty.com/) Watch the trailer [HERE](https://www.thepsychicdynasty.com/?wix-vod-comp-id=comp-jct69oo2#). - Created: Phina & Joey Pipia - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Mind-Reading, Mentalism, Magic - Country: USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-psychic-dynasty/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-psychic-dynasty/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417146870 | Fringe 2019: Summer Bucket List | 2019-08-23 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-23 | 6:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:38 pm | 2019-08-02 10:10 pm | Zoey and Grace find a discarded summer bucket list during two weeks of summer detention. “Lemonade stand” “Give 2 blowjobs.” As they check off each item they uncover difficult truths about themselves and the women in their lives. From the creatives of 2018 Fringe winner, The Fitting Room, comes a celebration of teenage girls and a validation of female rage. facebook.com/CollectivusT - Created: Ellery Lamm - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 90 mins - Rating: PG 13+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes (discussion of sexual assault) - Genre: Dramedy **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/summer-bucket-list/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/summer-bucket-list/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Collectivus Theatre consists of Victoria-based artists, Ellery Lamm (playwright) and Anna Marie Anderson (director). This award-winning duo strives to create relevant, impactful theatre particularly for and about young adults. Collectivus produced Lamm’s play, The Fitting Room during Victoria Fringe’s 2018 season, and won Best Overall Show and tied for Bravest Show in the Pick of the Fringe Awards. The stories Collectivus tells aim to give a voice to the identities and experiences of underrepresented voices, voices that often aren’t seen centre stage. **Credits** **Creative team: Ellery Lamm – Playwright Anna Marie Anderson – Director Devon Vecchio – Stage manager Hina Nishioka – Lighting designer Aaron Smail – Sound designer/composer Cast: ZOEY – Lili Martin GRACE – Maggie Martin GIRL – Arielle Parsons ERIN – Emily Hay LEE – Willa Hladun JACOB – Isaiah Adachi** **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417188386 | Fringe 2019: GRL PWR: A Musical History of 90s Girl Group Feminism | 2019-08-23 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-23 | 6:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:11 pm | 2019-08-02 10:10 pm | I’ll tell you what I want — what I really really want! What I really want is — GRL PWR! The campy, historical, musical lecture of your dreams! If you’re a fan of TLC, Spice Girls, and Destiny’s Child or if you owned xxtra lowrise jeans and/or chunky platforms, or if you believe that womxn are people — this is the show for you! - Created: Sadie Evans & Emilee Nimetz - Performed: Emilee Nimetz, Ingrid Moore, Jana Morrison, Sadie Evans, Sarah Murphy - Advance price: Regular $11 s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 55mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language - Genre: Feminist Musical Lecture - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/grl-pwr/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/grl-pwr/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Based in Victoria, BC, Salty Broad Productions is a female-driven theatre company focused on immersive theatre experiences that showcase queer and female artists. **Credits** Written/ Created by Sadie Evans & Emilee Nimetz Cast: Emilee Nimetz, Ingrid Moore, Jana Morrison, Sadie Evans, Sarah Murphy **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 426588837 | 📽️ Cold Case Hammarskjold | 2019-08-23 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-23 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 30, 2019 | 2019-08-30 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190830T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 8:59 am | 2019-08-14 9:04 am | Mads Brügger (*The Ambassador* (2011)) applies his own brand of gonzo journalism and seeks the truth in his latest documentary about “the world’s biggest murder mystery or the world’s most idiotic conspiracy theory”—the suspicious death of the UN Secretary General in 1961. Winner of Best Director in the World Cinema – Documentary selection at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. “\[Mads\] Brügger has crafted something entertaining, chilling and totally captivating…” Ethan Sills, *New Zealand Herald* $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cold-case-hammarskjold/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417244781 | Fringe 2019: Tuesdays with Morrie | 2019-08-23 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-23 | 6:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:48 pm | 2019-08-02 10:10 pm | Imagine after discovering that with only weeks to live, an old friend comes back into your life after 16 years. He is broken inside. What do you do? What message can you give him in the remaining time? - Created: Mitch Albom - Performed: Perry Burton, Richard Michelle-Pentelbury - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tuesdays-with-morrie/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tuesdays-with-morrie/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Perry Burton “Mitch” – a stage performer since childhood Perry has performed across Canada, winner of the 2009 Calgary One Act Festival – Outstanding Actor, mentors local middle school students, and occasionally does theatre tech Richard Michelle-Pentelbury “Morrie” – retired Calgary teacher, award winning actor, and director, Richard has performed as Morrie dozens of times over 15 years **Credits** Perry Burton “Mitch” Richard Michelle-Pentelbury “Morrie” **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417141070 | Fringe 2019: Dear Samantha Charles Adrian as Ms Samantha Mann | 2019-08-23 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-23 | 6:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:25 pm | 2019-08-02 10:11 pm | With 20,000 views and rising on her YouTube advice channel, the very modern and multiaward-winning spinster librarian Ms Samantha Mann spills the beans on her life as a semi-professional advice-giver. Expect tips, reminiscences and a free consultation! ★★★★ – FRINGE GURU *“Comedy at its best.”* – BUXTON FRINGE REVIEW *“Ms Samantha Mann is simply delightful.”* -DISPATCHES FROM THE VICTORIA FRINGE [mssamanthamann.com](http://www.mssamanthamann.com/) - Created: Charles Adrian Gillott - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 70 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy Advice Show - Country: UK **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dear-samantha/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** The multi-award-winning spinster librarian and Agony Aunt\* (in training) Ms Samantha Mann has performed across the UK as well as in France, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Canada and Japan. Her performance of her début show ‘Stories About Love, Death & A Rabbit’ at the 2017 Victoria Fringe Festival caused Victoria’s own Janis La Couvée to write of her: “Ms Samantha Mann is simply delightful.” \*“An Agony Aunt,” as Ms Samantha Mann explains, “is rather like a therapist, but without the qualifications.”. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417137597 | Fringe 2019: Fool Munn Komming! | 2019-08-23 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-23 | 6:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:18 pm | 2019-08-02 10:11 pm | Fool Muun Komming! \[BeBgWunderful/YEsyes/4sure.Hi5/TruLuv;Spank Spank:SOfun\_Grate\_Times\] *“A hilarious, beautiful, sensual, absurdist masterpiece”* – CAPITAL CRITICS’ CIRCLE (Ottawa) Set inside a giant mass hallucination, an alien being appears before humankind to present a gift, millennia in the making. Part sci-fi clown, part acid fueled mime, part oddball love letter. WINNER: Pick of the Fringe – Edmonton Fringe, 2018 - Created: Sam Kruger - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Adult Themes - Genre: Physical Theatre, Comedy - Country: Minneapolis, USA **Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/13), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/fool-munn-komming/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/fool-munn-komming/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Sam Kruger is an actor, writer, and all around theatre artist based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. His solo shows Fool Muun Komming! (etc, etc) and Bat Brains or (let’s explore mental illness with vampires) have toured all across the Canadian Fringe circuit to widespread critical acclaim. Kruger is a graduate of the University of Minnesota’s, and famed physical theatre and clown school, Ecole Philippe Gaulier, in Etampes, France. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417182196 | Fringe 2019: Timeline for Homo Sapiens | 2019-08-23 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-23 | 6:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Thursday and Friday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TH,FR | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:57 pm | 2019-08-02 10:11 pm | A T-EDGE TALK! A talk with edge. An irreverent non-academic intellectual redneck perspective, exploration of Prehistory. Freeman the Handyman, “street polymath,” takes on a host of subjects from evolutionary biology, plate tectonics, archaeology, anthropology and more. Awareness peddling…with crass class. A debut presentation from a local handyman. Fact resistant humans welcomed! [**timelineforhomosapiens.com**](https://timelineforhomosapiens.com) - Created: Cameron MacCuspic/Freeman the Handyman~street polymath - Performed: Cameron MacCuspic - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: Adults only: Coarse language - Genre: Monologue - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/timeline-for-homo-sapiens/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Timeline for Homo Sapiens – presented by Freeman the Handyman, street polymath; Cameron MacCuspic is a local renovation contractor, who should have been a scientist. A debut presentation with a focus on US and the time before writing, Prehistory. A T-eDge Talk…a talk with “Edge!”. Crass class, awareness peddling with an intellectual redneck host. Irreverent dialogue versus stuffy dull academic speak, will be used to cover evolution, plate tectonics, our African story, Paleolithic art, Glaciations, our steps into the America’s story and more. A “unique” type of show. **Credits** One man show. (Cameron MacCuspic) One helper. (Kelsey MacCuspic) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 401340524 | 📽️ Midsommar | 2019-08-23 | 6:45 pm | 2019-08-23 | 9:13 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-07 6:20 pm | Dani (Florence Pugh) and Christian (Jack Reynor) are a young American couple on the brink of falling apart. But after a family tragedy, a grieving Dani joins Christian and his friends on a trip to a midsummer festival in a remote Swedish village. What begins as a summer holiday in a land of eternal sunlight takes a sinister turn when festivities render the pastoral paradise increasingly unnerving and viscerally disturbing. “FIVE STARS! Florence Pugh is plunged into a terrifying pagan bacchanal in a magnificent folk-horror tale from ‘Hereditary’ director Ari Aster… a thoroughly enjoyable film, a crescendo of paranoid trippiness.” –The Guardian “A visceral, unique, utterly f\*\*\*ed-up experience that demands to be seen on the big screen, ‘Midsommar’ is the horror movie to beat in 2019.” --Empire “A terrifically juicy, apocalyptic cinematic sacrament that dances around a fruitless relationship in dizzying circles.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416874443 | Fringe 2019: how to pull your heart out through your throat | 2019-08-23 | 6:45 pm | 2019-08-23 | 7:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:31 am | 2019-08-02 10:11 pm | In a dark vat, three creatures steeped in tar struggle to create themselves. Does their need for validation keep them from being seen? A collision of theatre, dance, poetry (and more!), Impulse Theatre’s magically visceral “how-to” guide will leave you asking: What does my heart really want to say? [impulsetheatre.ca](http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/) - Created: Impulse Theatre - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes, Strobe Effects, Fog or Haze - Genre: Interdisciplinary Theatre Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/14), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-pull-your-heart/> **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Impulse Theatre has been creating and producing work in Victoria since 2010. Premiering more than fifteen new works since the company’s inception, Impulse has become a vital and prolific contemporary voice in Victoria’s theatre community. They have produced new works on their own and been presented by such companies as Theatre SKAM’s SKAMpede, the Belfry Theatre’s SPARK Festival, and Upintheair’s rEvolver Theatre Festival in Vancouver. In 2016, they presented the world premiere of their new solo show ana at Intrepid Theatre’s Uno Fest after a final workshop in Toronto at the nationally acclaimed Videofag. When they’re not busy expanding their roster of shows, Impulse Theatre presents the Peek-Show as a regular series, as well as an expanded Peek Fest. **Credits** Director: Andrew Barrett Performers: Chase Hiebert, Julie Mombourquette, and Rachel Levy Stage Manager: Veronica Harland Lighting Designer: Emma Dickerson **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416957297 | Fringe 2019: Personal Demon Hunter | 2019-08-23 | 7:15 pm | 2019-08-23 | 8:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:29 am | 2019-08-02 10:12 pm | *Personal Demon Hunter* is an exploration and confrontation of anxiety through a mixture of storytelling, original music, stand-up and improvised comedy. It is a cabaret which contains moments of good-natured audience interaction. Velvet Duke will use every tool in his arsenal to vanquish demons for good, including turning to you, his fans. [**thevelvetduke.wordpress.com/personal-demon-hunter**](https://thevelvetduke.wordpress.com/personal-demon-hunter) - Created: Velvet Duke - Performed: Velvet Duke - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 50mins - Rating: Adults Only - Genre: Cabaret, Storytelling, Comedy - Country: Toronto, ON Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/27), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/personal-demon-hunter/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Sat Aug 24 – 2:15pm and Thu Aug 29 – 6:15pm shows are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** VELVET WELLS Named for his smooth baritone voice, Velvet Wells is a queer black male entertainer who regularly graces many of Toronto’s stages in collaborative productions and solo stand-up acts. He is the co-founder of The Dandies and creator/producer of their long-running Holodeck Follies, an improvised Star Trek show. Velvet is also the creator of INTERSECTION, a diversity themed storytelling show, and OverDude, the improvised rock duo. **Credits** Written/Created by: Velvet Wells Production Manager: Andie Wells Stage Manager: Alan Leightizer Musical arrangement: Al Val and Jason Zinger [Digital show program](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K_KmOzLR31-euzEIgVoLIuzehPKVIzo_/view?usp=sharing) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417239971 | Fringe 2019: Leash Your Potential | 2019-08-23 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-23 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:37 pm | 2019-08-02 10:12 pm | A Practical Guide to Corporate Survival drawing on over 15 years of experience at a Fortune 500 company, Ryan will teach you how to succeed in a modern corporate bureaucracy, where outdated notions like talent, competence and hard work are irrelevant. Topics will include: writing unreadable emails, being an effective participant in ineffective meetings, and the true meaning of the word business. [**leashyourpotential.com**](http://www.leashyourpotential.com) - Created: Ryan Gunther - Performed: Ryan Gunther - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 55mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language - Genre: Comedy - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/leash-your-potential/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Ryan Gunther is a former corporate drone, current standup comedian and future author. He grew up in Victoria but now resides in Vancouver. He has appeared in the Just For Laughs Northwest Comedy Festival, Unibrow Arts Festival, Comedy Waste Festival and in fringe festivals across the continent. He has opened for Kevin Banner, who opened for Bill Burr, who was in Black Or White with Kevin Costner, who was in JFK with Kevin Bacon. **Credits** Written & performed by Jon Bennett. Tour in collaboration with NZ-based producer A Mulled Whine. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 431405227 | 📽️ The Art of Self-Defense | 2019-08-23 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-23 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 29, 2019 | 2019-08-29 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190829T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 10:53 am | 2019-08-20 10:56 am | Mild-mannered Casey (Jesse Eisenberg, *The Social Network* (2010)) embarks on a darkly absurd journey to uncover his inner brute at a local karate studio, and vows a new life of extreme masculinity and violence all in the name of self-defense. Certified Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com “The satire is a spinning wheel kick I didn’t see coming. Black belts all around.” Brad Wheeler, The Globe and Mail $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-art-of-self-defense/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417232683 | Fringe 2019: Diagnose This! Tales of a Medical Actor | 2019-08-23 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-23 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,WE,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:22 pm | 2019-08-02 10:12 pm | When an improv comedian plays patient for medical students, what results is a hilarious and moving view into the world of healthcare. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you cry, it’ll make you cringe, and it’ll make you say “F\*\*\* THE SYSTEM!” Contains strong opinions about the U.S. and blunt talk about lady parts. [DonnaKaySpeaks.com](http://donnakayspeaks.com/) - Created: Donna Kay Yarborough - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: Adults Only: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Storytelling, Solo - Country: Portland, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/diagnose-this/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/diagnose-this/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Donna Kay Yarborough (The Famous Haydell Sisters, Shenatra!) has done stuff…a lot of stuff. Comedy, music, interactive theater, theater-theater, film, voice acting–you name it. She is passionate about creating theatre with true connection and heart, and “…can whip of a sense of fun, keeping the crowd under her spell”. (Orlando Sentinel) Donna currently resides as a “Texpat” in Portland OR and takes too many cute animal pictures. Follow her exploits at DonnaKaySpeaks.com @DonnaKaySpeaks **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417185286 | Fringe 2019: Money on the Table | 2019-08-23 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-23 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:01 pm | 2019-08-02 10:12 pm | How far would you go to get your money back? Probably a question you should ask before you find yourself staring at an unconscious stranger taped to a chair. One trio of kidnappers is about to find out why in this dark comedy of investment, revenge, and terrible people. [bucketheadtheatre.com](https://www.bucketheadtheatre.com/) - Created: Andrew Fraser - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 45mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Violence - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/money-on-the-table/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Bucket Head Productions was formed by a group of students from UVic’s Phoenix Theatre (and a plastic bucket with a face on it) in their transition to theatre professionals. Rooted in the belief that theatre can be fun and compelling regardless of budget, we hope to create opportunities for emerging artists to explore new ideas within a constructive environment. Sometimes the best thing you can do when the world is scary and confusing is stop worrying, stick a bucket on your head, and charge into the unknown. **Credits** Director: Annie Konstantinova Playwright: Andrew Fraser Cast: Landon Wong Julie McGuire Nicholas Atkinson Nicholas Guerreiro Stage Manager: Ashley Richter Costume Design & Fight Choreography: Lucien Lum Props: Christian Tervo Sound Design: Logan Swain **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 431891972 | SALT New Music Festival: Quasar Saxophone Quartet | 2019-08-23 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-23 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:32 pm | 2019-08-20 9:43 pm | **Territoires sonores 1** Concert featuring the Quasar Saxophone Quartet Program: Rebecca Bruton – *Mammalian Mother Tongues* Émilie Girard-Charest – *Bestiaire* Jim O’Leary – *Music for Saxophone Quartet* Ofer Pelz – *I need to hear it first* Ajtony Csaba: *Gossamer2* (Quasar-part, 2019) Admission $10/$5 (reduced)[](https://finearts.uvic.ca/music/calendar/events/salt-festival-quasar/) <https://tsilumos.org/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417234537 | Fringe 2019: This Man is an Island | 2019-08-23 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-23 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:29 pm | 2019-08-02 10:12 pm | A hot air balloon mishap leaves Evan stranded alone on a remote, uninhabited island with a terrifying companion…his own mind! His resourcefulness will be pushed to the limit as he struggles to survive thirst, hunger, sunburn, boredom and existential angst, all the while remaining fun to hang out with, just in case someone else shows up. - Created: Evan Roberts - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 45 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Comedy Storytelling Music - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/this-man-is-an-island/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/this-man-is-an-island/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Sun Sept 1, 5pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **About the artist/company** Evan Roberts is an actor, comedian and singer who has been a staple of the Victoria theatre community for pretty much his whole life. Elizaveta Roberts is a seven-year-old girl who is looking forward to her Fringe debut! **Credits** Performed by Evan Roberts and Elizaveta Roberts **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 431899126 | ESTHESIS • An evening of new music for voice, cello & piano! | 2019-08-23 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-23 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:45 pm | Cathy Fern Lewis (voice), Marina Hasselberg (cello), and Rachel Iwaasa (piano) premiere Empathy II, a modern song cycle by Chinese composer Tiange Zhou. Also featured in this program are four works by Canadian composers John Oswald, Linda Catlin Smith, Rodney Sharman, and Owen Underhill. Admission: free / by donation. \-- Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We seek to honour and uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories. Open Space is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a flight of 23 stairs with two landings. There are two gender inclusive washrooms, one multi-stall and one single stall with a urinal. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office \[at\] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833. |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 371761296 | 📽️ Free-B Film Festival: Mrs. Doubtfire | 2019-08-23 | 8:30 pm | 2019-08-23 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until August 25, 2019 | 2019-08-25 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190825T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-08 9:14 pm | 2019-08-07 6:20 pm | Victoria Film Festival presents: Free Outdoor Screening! Rain or shine! Bring your blanket, flashlight & snacks. As we get closer to the end of summer, gather your friends and family for a free movie night under the stars! <https://freebfilmfest.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 417233481 | Fringe 2019: Broadway Bash | 2019-08-23 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-23 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:27 pm | 2019-08-02 10:13 pm | With respect and love (coupled with mild viciousness) we’re taking a bash at Broadway. All your favourite Broadway tunes with new satirical, sarcastic or silly lyrics. Songs from Hamilton, Mary Poppins, Oklahoma, Camelot, Les Miz and many more but with new hilarious lyrics written by comedian Steve Ivings. We’d invite you to sing along…but you won’t know the words. [broadwaybash.weebly.com](https://broadwaybash.weebly.com/) - Created: Steve Ivings - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Musical Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/broadway-bash/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/broadway-bash/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Steve Ivings Entertainment has produced dozens of popular live stage shows over the past two decades. The shows follow the variety format – singing, dancing and comedy – made popular originally in the British Music Hall and later Vaudeville and then on television. Steve Ivings, Victoria-born comedian and writer, created all of the shows which have been staged at various local venues including the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, the Charlie White Theatre, the Ocean Point Resort and Langham Court Theatre. Every show is fast-paced, colourful, marvelously musical and funny. Broadway Bash is all of that and more. **Credits** Steve Ivings – Producer, director, writer, performer Lena Palermo – Music director, choreographer, performer Stephanie Geehan – Choreographer, performer Craig Wilson – Performer Cody Miller – Performer Helena Descoteau – Performer **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401340525 | 📽️ Midsommar | 2019-08-23 | 9:30 pm | 2019-08-23 | 11:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-07 6:20 pm | Dani (Florence Pugh) and Christian (Jack Reynor) are a young American couple on the brink of falling apart. But after a family tragedy, a grieving Dani joins Christian and his friends on a trip to a midsummer festival in a remote Swedish village. What begins as a summer holiday in a land of eternal sunlight takes a sinister turn when festivities render the pastoral paradise increasingly unnerving and viscerally disturbing. “FIVE STARS! Florence Pugh is plunged into a terrifying pagan bacchanal in a magnificent folk-horror tale from ‘Hereditary’ director Ari Aster… a thoroughly enjoyable film, a crescendo of paranoid trippiness.” –The Guardian “A visceral, unique, utterly f\*\*\*ed-up experience that demands to be seen on the big screen, ‘Midsommar’ is the horror movie to beat in 2019.” --Empire “A terrifically juicy, apocalyptic cinematic sacrament that dances around a fruitless relationship in dizzying circles.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417242126 | Fringe 2019: Letter to Myself | 2019-08-23 | 9:30 pm | 2019-08-23 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,WE,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:44 pm | 2019-08-02 10:13 pm | A comedic coming of age story of what we do when the voices in our head start arguing with each other. What happens when a conservative upbringing confronts a liberal arts career? - Created: Ryan Scramstad - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 65 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Drama - Country: Coquitlam, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/letter-to-myself/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/letter-to-myself/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Ryan likes to talk about faith, because it means so many things to so many different people. He grew up in Kamloops with a very conservative mindset, then moved with his family to Vancouver and began pursuing a liberal arts career in theatre. A professional actor of many years now, he was worked with companies like the Theatre SKAM, The Arts Club, Pacific Theatre, and Ensemble Theatre while also appearing in TV shows like Man in the High Castle and movies like the The Predator. He was also toured overseas to countries like Nepal and The Philippines. **Credits** Ryan Scramstad, Maegan Eastwood, Cathy Shields **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417245499 | Fringe 2019: Nevermore | 2019-08-23 | 9:30 pm | 2019-08-23 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,WE,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:51 pm | 2019-08-02 10:13 pm | Edgar Allan Poe lies unconscious in a gutter, dreaming of the women who shaped his life. But in the morning will he wake to dawn, or eternal darkness? From the creative team behind *The Boy in the Chrysalis* (2018 Pick-of-the-Fringe Winner), *Nevermore* transforms the works of Poe into haunting melodies about love, loss, and gothic longing. **[hapaxtheatre.com](http://hapaxtheatre.com) #yyjnevermore** - Created: Music Matt Conner, Book Grace Barnes (based on Edgar Allan Poe’s writing) - Advance price: Regular $11 s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 90mins - Rating: PG12+, contains haze - Genre: Musical Theatre - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/nevermore/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** hapax theatre was founded in 2014 by Fringe veterans Heather Jarvie and Chad Laidlaw. Their focus is on interesting stories told in interesting ways, and providing opportunities to emerging local artists. Heather was the guest producer for the 2015 Victoria Fringe Festival, has been a Front of House Manager numerous times, and has an extensive background in music and dance. Chad is a Stage Manager and Lighting Designer, and has been working in theatre for the last 20 years. **Credits** Director – Heather Jarvie Music Director – Jeff Poynter Asst. Music Director – Maia Copley Lighting Designer – Emma Dickerson Stage Manager – Taylor Guidotti Production Manager – Chad Laidlaw Poe – Elliott James Mother – Sasha Moriarty-Schieven Muddy – Keeley Teuber Elmira – Lara Hamburg Virginia – Abby Corpus The Whore – Ingrid Moore **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 416944875 | Fringe 2019: Dissection of a … Mixed Heritage Woman | 2019-08-23 | 9:30 pm | 2019-08-23 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:01 am | 2019-08-02 10:13 pm | **Dissection of a ~~Indian Aboriginal First Nation Indigenous Native Status Full-Blood Non-Status Halfbreed Métis Rez Urban~~ Mixed Heritage Woman** Which part belongs to who? Told through family and personal stories, poetry, dance and a bit of song. One woman tries to find out who she is and where her mixed heritage is pulling her. Unraveling and weaving together her experiences to figure out how to fit within society and not set it on fire. - Created: Nyla Carpantier - Performed: Nyla Carpantier - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Heartfelt, Poetic, Solo Show - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets can be purchased online through Ticket Rocket, over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dissection-of-a-mixed-heritage-woman-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dissection-of-a-mixed-heritage-woman-fringe/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Sat Aug 24 at 6pm. **About the artist/company** Nyla Carpentier (Tahltan, Kaska, French, Scottish) is a multifaceted performing artist currently residing in Vancouver. She is an actor, writer, powwow dancer and workshop facilitator. Acting credits include: Raven meets the Monkey King (Axis Theatre), The Boy who was Abandoned, Battle of the Birds (Savage Society), The Flats/Les Flats (Prairie Theatre Exchange and Theatre Cercle Moliere), The Berlin Blues and Ipperwash (the Blyth Theatre Festival), Busted Up: A Yukon Story (Openpit Theatre) and God’s Lake (Castlereigh Production). **Credits** Writer/creator/actor: Nyla Carpentier Director: Phay Moores Dramaturgy: Wren Brian Stage Manager: Nico Dicecco Sound design: Mary Jane Paquette (tbc) Costume: Nyla Carpentier Set design: Nyla Carpentier **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417238459 | Fringe 2019: Let’s Prank Call Each Other | 2019-08-23 | 9:30 pm | 2019-08-23 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until August 24, 2019 | 2019-08-24 | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=SU,WE,FR,SA;UNTIL=20190824T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:34 pm | 2019-08-02 10:14 pm | *Let’s Prank Call Each Other* is a fast-paced live-action comic book. Digital cameras are manipulated through paper dioramas to unearth miniature landscapes and twodimensional puppets as Dorn casts hand-cut silhouettes across the walls. ★★★★★ 1/2 -WINNIPEG FREE PRESS. *“…the most wonderfully whacked-out experiences.”* – ORLANDO WEEKLY [zachdorn.com](http://www.zachdorn.com/) - Created: zach dorn - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy - Country: Los Angeles, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lets-prank-call-each-other/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lets-prank-call-each-other/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** zach dorn is a theater-maker and animator. In 2016, he was selected as the inaugural Julie Taymor World Theater Fellow. He premiered Let’s Prank Call Each Other at Ars Nova in 2017. His new show, Sponge Hollow, opens at REDCAT in Downtown L.A. in July. He lives in Los Angeles. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 397667711 | Fringe 2019: Battery Operated Boyfriend | 2019-08-23 | 9:45 pm | 2019-08-23 | 10:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 6:36 pm | 2019-08-03 9:18 am | GIANT NERD AUSTRALIA presents a love story with a digital twist! Sam, a designer of advanced artificial intelligence systems, and her A.I. boyfriend Bob are called on to save the human race. In doing so, they push their A.I. - Human relationship far beyond any normal romance. - Created: Steve Brady - Performed: Steve Brady + Nicole Cabe - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Duration: 50mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy/Drama - Country: Adelaide, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/battery-operated-boyfriend/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/battery-operated-boyfriend/) "Vibrating with laughter ... Darkly funny" 4 STARS - ALL OVER ADELAIDE GIANT NERD AUSTRALIA is Steve Brady (Adelaide, Australia) and Nicol Cabe (Seattle, USA). Battery Operated Boyfriend debuted at the Adelaide Fringe in February 2019. Victoria Fringe will be it's North American premiere. [](https://www.facebook.com/events/2526335337434447/) **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417186469 | Fringe 2019: Scaredy Cat | 2019-08-23 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-23 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:06 pm | 2019-08-02 10:14 pm | Award-winning storyteller Carlyn Rhamey (The ADHD Project) is afraid… of everything. Scary movies, haunted houses, the ocean, her job, wrinkles, death, FOMO, glitter, sleepovers, cheese graters, first graders, the cover of Goosebumps novels and… her mother. ★★★★*“A talented storyteller”* – EDMONTON JOURNAL [squirrelsuit.ca](https://sites.google.com/site/theatrepublicca/) - Created: Carlyn Rhamey - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: 16+, Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedic Storytelling - Country: Hamilton, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/scaredy-cat/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Aug 24, 3:30pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417165634 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-23 | 10:30 pm | 2019-08-23 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:17 pm | 2019-08-02 10:14 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374760395 | Oak Bay Arts & Culture Days: ArtsAlive Guided Bus tour | 2019-08-24 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-24 | 12:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-12 12:09 pm | Join Oak Bay Arts Laureate Barbara Adams and visual artist Robert Amos for a guided tour of the ArtsAlive Sculptures situated outside of the Oak Bay Village area. Free to attend, advance registration required as bus seats are limited. To register, call 250 595 7946, course #00054396. | Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 423465282 | Victoria Numismatic Society Coin Show | 2019-08-24 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-24 | 4:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-10 2:05 pm | Third annual coin show hosted by the Victoria Numismatic Society (VNS). Hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; admission $2. Early bird 9 a.m.; admission $10. The show will feature coins, banknotes, tokens, medals, and numismatic displays. There is a door prize and plenty of free parking. Free admission and coins for children under 14. Free public evaluation table staffed by club members. Previous shows in Victoria have been very successful, expect many interesting items! <https://canadiancoinnews.com/event/victoria-numismatic-society-coin-show/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 431896560 | SALT New Music Festival: Body, eyes and ears – new connections | 2019-08-24 | 10:30 am | 2019-08-24 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:38 pm | 2019-08-20 9:41 pm | Open Symposium and colloquium on current issues in New Music PhillipT. Young Recital Hall, University of Victoria Free admission Discussants: Wolf Edwards, Sabrina Schroeder, Mauricio Pauly, Ajtony Csaba Chair: Dr. Adam Con[](https://www.facebook.com/events/522762221860535/) <https://tsilumos.org/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 357978238 | 🎈 Fringe 2019 Kids Fest | 2019-08-24 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-24 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-21 3:29 pm | 2019-08-03 11:04 am | 100% free fun for kids! Crafts, entertainment, and the famous giant cardboard castle the wee ones love to paint. This action-packed, interactive event introduces young Fringers to live performance and unleashes their creativity as part of the Victoria Fringe Festival. Paint the giant Cardboard Castle, get your face painted, play on the Ignio Circus trapeze and explore craft stations from Victoria Nikkei Society, Kaleidoscope Theatre and more. With performances running all day there is something for every age from 3 – 10 years. FringeKids Stage highlights: Be enthralled by drag storytime with Staches and Lashes Collective. Go on a musical story adventure with Embrace Arts Foundation. Join an on-stage dance party with dj Britty B. See classic fables come to life with Story Theatre. Learn some fresh moves with The Saltines. So much fun and 100% free! \*Full schedule will be posted in mid August. The event runs 11am – 4pm. **More information: https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/fringekids-fest-2019/** **Accessibility** Market Square is wheelchair accessible via the ramp located on Pandora Avenue. There will be ASL interpretation for some performances at the event, the schedule will be available in mid August. [](https://www.marketsquare.ca/events-promotions/) Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 420122562 | Indigifest Music Festival | 2019-08-24 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-24 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-06 2:29 pm | The First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC) will host Indigifest, an Indigenous music, arts and culture festival at Esquimalt Gorge Park on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen peoples in Victoria, B.C. on August 24, 2019. The family-friendly, free-admission event will feature Indigenous musicians from across B.C. performing on two outdoor stages. Live musical performances will run from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. with main stage acts performing until 10 p.m. Indigifest will also host free interactive workshops during the day from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., providing attendees with the opportunity to create art and music with local artists. Other events taking place during the festival include a local Indigenous marketplace of vendors selling unique handcrafted goods and a children’s area offering arts and traditional games. CONFIRMED PERFORMERS: • Snotty Nose Rez Kids • Curtis Clearsky and the Constellationz • Lola Parks • Norinne Braun • Niska Napoleon • Ms. Pan!k • Mamarudegyal • Hope Full lineup: <http://www.indigifest.ca/line-up> This event is made possible with the generous support of Creative BC, the BC Arts Council and the Province of B.C. For more information, visit: [www.indigifest.ca](http://www.indigifest.ca/) Volunteer with Indigifest: <http://www.indigifest.ca/volunteer> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 393624576 | Summer Puzzle Competition | 2019-08-24 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-24 | 1:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-04 9:30 pm | RSVP Required: In-Store, or at bolenspecialevents@gmail.com Our puzzle competition is back by popular demand! For those of you who missed the competition in February, you'll have the opportunity to compete with the best puzzlers in the city. This event filled up quickly last time around, so assemble your 4 person dream team, pick a team name, and sign up today! |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 431883263 | Ross Bay Beach Clean Up | 2019-08-24 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-24 | 1:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:14 pm | [Surfrider Vancouver Island](https://www.facebook.com/surfridervi/) and [Raincoast Conservation Foundation](https://www.facebook.com/Raincoast/) have teamed up for an End of Summer Beach Clean Up in Lekwungen Territory/Victoria. Beach cleanups are an awesome way to meet some amazing people, and help keep our ocean clean! We will be cleaning up Ross Bay Pebbles Beach (across from Ross Bay cemetery). Our tents will be set up in the green space at Clover Point. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled afternoon. Dress accordingly and wear sun screen- this is an outdoor event. Gloves and buckets will be provided, but if you have your own, please bring them! |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 425840640 | Cooking Class: Stuffed Chicken Breast and Sweet Pea Risotto | 2019-08-24 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 12:23 pm | Learn how to make a delicious summer meal all from scratch. Mike Haddow, of Goodlife Fitness, will spend an hour teaching you how to create Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast, along with Sweet Pea Risotto. Each participant will be given a portion to eat at the end of class. $10 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cooking-class-stuffed-chicken-breast-and-sweet-pea-risotto-tickets-67635085361> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 431880308 | Lawn Games | 2019-08-24 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-08-20 9:07 pm | 2019-08-21 9:51 am | Join us on our waterfront lawn for an afternoon of croquet, bean bag toss, Mölkky, board games, music, food and drink! In partnership with [The Moon Under Water Brewery, Pub, Distillery & Tasting Room](https://www.facebook.com/MoonBrewery/) and [Saltchuck Pie Company](https://www.facebook.com/saltchuckpies/). Admission by donation. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2293064774265316/> **Volunteer Gardeners & Docents Needed!** Are you passionate about local history? Do you like to get your hands dirty caring for heritage gardens? Are you a people person and a storyteller? Do you have a commitment to truth and reconciliation? We are looking for volunteers to join the team at Point Ellice House Museum and Gardens! Visit our website for details on positions and the application process. [Click here to find out more!](https://PointElliceHouse.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d5ef4196be75a46fa19b4631&id=0cff635b2c&e=1d95a47919) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 415275791 | Creating a Sense of Mass and Volume when Painting the Figure with Nicole Sleeth | 2019-08-24 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:20 am | Learn to add depth, mass and volume to your paintings with Nicole Sleeth! A convincing portrayal of depth, mass, and volume helps create a satisfying and powerful figurative oil painting. Join Nicole for a demonstration and discussion while she works on a large-scale figurative portrait in oil. The demo will explore topics such as colour temperature relationships as they relate to value changes, considerations when working from a photo reference, and paint application and brushwork, as well as any topics that come up in participant questions. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Nicole’s work centers the female figure as an exploration of power, connection, and lived experience. Born in Kingston, ON, Nicole met art at an early age through her grandmother, who offered books about Emily Carr and Claude Monet. In encountering Bob Grant’s Fine Art Studio in Ottawa in 1998, Nicole discovered the atelier method of instruction, where she developed a love for the figurative work of the masters, producing intensive studies of Rembrandt, Velazquez, Vermeer, and others. In 2010, following the end of a gallery position in Vancouver, Nicole opened her own atelier to teach and paint full time only a year later. Nicole’s work has won awards in the Annual International Representational Show by the Federation of Canadian Artists, Figureworks Ottawa, and the Sooke Fine Arts Show, and has been featured in Focus and Boulevard Magazine in Victoria, BC. She has continued her education by participating in workshops at the New York Academy of Art and the Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio, studying with Alyssa Monks, Christopher Pugliese, and Max Ginsburg, and still considers Monet to be one of her greatest influences. <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/creating-a-sense-of-mass-and-volume-when-painting-the-figure-with-nicole-sleeth/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 432417000 | Point Ellice House: The Politics of Luxury | 2019-08-24 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Sunday and Saturday until December 23, 2019 | 2019-12-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191223T075959Z;BYDAY=SU,SA | Administrator | 2019-08-21 9:57 am | The Politics of Luxury is a new exhibit at Point Ellice House Museum and Gardens in Victoria’s Rock Bay. Through images, artifacts, and stories, The Politics of Luxury casts a new eye on early Victoria’s upper classes. The exhibit examines the relationships that sustained people, power, and privilege. Visitors meet the O’Reilly Family, tour their home, experience the luxury they lived in, and meet some of the working people who supported their lifestyle. The Politics of Luxury isn’t your grandmother’s historic house tour. The exhibit takes on the colonial past and examines how decisions made within these historic homes had important and sometimes devastating effects on the people of British Columbia, particularly First Nations—decisions that continue to shape the province today. - Adults – $10 - Student – $6 - Youth (Ages 6 to 17) – $4 - Child (Ages 5 and under) – Free - Annual Pass: - Regular – $30 - Family – $40 \[maximum 5: two persons 19+ and up to three persons ages 6 to 18\] - *All prices include applicable taxes* Questions? 250-380-6506 or <Info@PointElliceHouse.com> **Volunteer Gardeners & Docents Needed!** Are you passionate about local history? Do you like to get your hands dirty caring for heritage gardens? Are you a people person and a storyteller? Do you have a commitment to truth and reconciliation? We are looking for volunteers to join the team at Point Ellice House Museum and Gardens! Visit our website for details on positions and the application process. [Click here to find out more!](https://PointElliceHouse.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d5ef4196be75a46fa19b4631&id=0cff635b2c&e=1d95a47919) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 400822775 | 📽️ $3 Movie Matinee: Hunt for the Wilderpeople | 2019-08-24 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 3:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 1:37 pm | 2019-08-07 6:21 pm | Enjoy the movie, popcorn and beverage for just $3! We will show two movies at 1 pm on the last Saturday of each month. Call or come by the Centre to check out our upcoming Movie titles. 250-384-6542 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/3-movie-matinee-to-be-announced-2018-08-04-2018-12-15/all/> Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 374762177 | Oak Bay Arts & Culture Days: ArtsAlive Guided Walking Tour | 2019-08-24 | 1:30 pm | 2019-08-24 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-12 12:10 pm | Join Oak Bay Arts Laureate Barbara Adams and visual artist Robert Amos for a guided tour of the ArtsAlive Sculptures situated along Oak Bay Avenue and in Oak Bay Village Free to attend, advance registration required as bus seats are limited. To register, call 250 595 7946, course #00054395. <https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/arts-culture/arts-culture-days> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 416963762 | Fringe 2019: The Rage Trials | 2019-08-24 | 2:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:37 am | 2019-08-02 10:15 pm | A random committee of teenagers must decide if anger is beneficial or if it should be stricken from human consciousness. Their decision will last 100 years. *“Whatever Theatre SKAM touches seems to turn to theatrical gold.”* – NOW. “*Current, confrontational …provocative.”* – VICTORIA NEWS. By Emma Leck – 2018 WINNIPEG FRINGE NEW PLAY PRIZE winner (*Drops in a Broken Fountain*). skam.ca/ragetrials - Created: Emma Leck - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Violence - Genre: Ensemble Drama **Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/9), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-rage-trials/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-rage-trials/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Theatre SKAM has built a solid reputation as creators of innovative site-specific work and intimate elegant theatre. Known for our sense of fun, SKAM was formed in 1995 with a mission to create theatre that is innovative and entertaining, and above all – never boring. **Credits** **Creative Team:** Mikaela Haeusser (Director) Ariel Glidden (Stage Manager) Logan Swain (Production Manager) Emma Leck (Playwright) Kathleen Greenfield (Producer) Matthew Payne (Artistic Producer) Kate Wallace (Operations Manager) **Cast:** Atticus Cohen-Yelle Emily Bourbeau Finn Kelly Frankie Wilson Grace Martin Isabel Moffitt Rachel Hansen **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417171081 | Fringe 2019: TravelTheatrics | 2019-08-24 | 2:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Thursday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TH,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:29 pm | 2019-08-02 10:15 pm | 1 Woman. 18 Characters. Watch 6 TRUE travel stories enacted from across the globe. WINNER Jester’s Cap Award – Calgary Fringe 2016. *“A remarkable presence on stage”-*CBC *“I never wanted the show to end. Barnes is as astonishing a solo performer as they come”* – TWO CENTS & TWO PENCE “*A stage presence like none I have ever seen.”* – THE MARBLE VICTORIA [kearabarnes.com](https://kearabarnes.com/)**[](https://kearabarnes.com/)** - Created: Keara Barnes - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 14+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Theatrical Storytelling - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/traveltheatrics/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Keara Barnes is an award winning actor from Vancouver, B.C. She holds a BFA in Theatre from The University of Victoria and studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Also a writer/producer, Keara is the creator/performer behind two critically acclaimed solo shows: ALMOST A STEPMOM ( 2017 Vancouver Celticfest \*SOLD OUT RUN\*, 2017 Vancouver Fringe \*SOLD OUT RUN\* 2016 Calgary Fringe \*WINNER\* Jester’s Cap Award, 2015 Victoria Fringe) and TRAVELTHEATRICS (2018 Winnipeg Fringe, 2018 Vancouver Fringe). TRAVELTHEATRICS was most recently one of three international plays selected for the 2019 Suncor Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work at Lunchbox Theatre, the top noon hour theatre company in the word. Keara has travelled to 34 countries, has over 50 stage/screen/voice over credits and is delighted to be bringing TravelTheatrics to her alma mater city of Victoria. **Credits** Writer/Performer: Keara Barnes Director: Melissa Oei Sound Designer: CJ McGillivray Lighting Consultant: Jono Kim **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417242267 | Fringe 2019: Letter to Myself | 2019-08-24 | 2:15 pm | 2019-08-24 | 3:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:45 pm | 2019-08-02 10:15 pm | A comedic coming of age story of what we do when the voices in our head start arguing with each other. What happens when a conservative upbringing confronts a liberal arts career? - Created: Ryan Scramstad - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 65 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Drama - Country: Coquitlam, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/letter-to-myself/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/letter-to-myself/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Ryan likes to talk about faith, because it means so many things to so many different people. He grew up in Kamloops with a very conservative mindset, then moved with his family to Vancouver and began pursuing a liberal arts career in theatre. A professional actor of many years now, he was worked with companies like the Theatre SKAM, The Arts Club, Pacific Theatre, and Ensemble Theatre while also appearing in TV shows like Man in the High Castle and movies like the The Predator. He was also toured overseas to countries like Nepal and The Philippines. **Credits** Ryan Scramstad, Maegan Eastwood, Cathy Shields **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416957579 | Fringe 2019: Personal Demon Hunter | 2019-08-24 | 2:15 pm | 2019-08-24 | 3:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:29 am | 2019-08-02 10:16 pm | *Personal Demon Hunter* is an exploration and confrontation of anxiety through a mixture of storytelling, original music, stand-up and improvised comedy. It is a cabaret which contains moments of good-natured audience interaction. Velvet Duke will use every tool in his arsenal to vanquish demons for good, including turning to you, his fans. [**thevelvetduke.wordpress.com/personal-demon-hunter**](https://thevelvetduke.wordpress.com/personal-demon-hunter) - Created: Velvet Duke - Performed: Velvet Duke - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 50mins - Rating: Adults Only - Genre: Cabaret, Storytelling, Comedy - Country: Toronto, ON Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/27), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/personal-demon-hunter/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Sat Aug 24 – 2:15pm and Thu Aug 29 – 6:15pm shows are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** VELVET WELLS Named for his smooth baritone voice, Velvet Wells is a queer black male entertainer who regularly graces many of Toronto’s stages in collaborative productions and solo stand-up acts. He is the co-founder of The Dandies and creator/producer of their long-running Holodeck Follies, an improvised Star Trek show. Velvet is also the creator of INTERSECTION, a diversity themed storytelling show, and OverDude, the improvised rock duo. **Credits** Written/Created by: Velvet Wells Production Manager: Andie Wells Stage Manager: Alan Leightizer Musical arrangement: Al Val and Jason Zinger [Digital show program](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K_KmOzLR31-euzEIgVoLIuzehPKVIzo_/view?usp=sharing) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417238470 | Fringe 2019: Let’s Prank Call Each Other | 2019-08-24 | 2:15 pm | 2019-08-24 | 3:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:34 pm | 2019-08-02 10:16 pm | *Let’s Prank Call Each Other* is a fast-paced live-action comic book. Digital cameras are manipulated through paper dioramas to unearth miniature landscapes and twodimensional puppets as Dorn casts hand-cut silhouettes across the walls. ★★★★★ 1/2 -WINNIPEG FREE PRESS. *“…the most wonderfully whacked-out experiences.”* – ORLANDO WEEKLY [zachdorn.com](http://www.zachdorn.com/) - Created: zach dorn - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy - Country: Los Angeles, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lets-prank-call-each-other/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lets-prank-call-each-other/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** zach dorn is a theater-maker and animator. In 2016, he was selected as the inaugural Julie Taymor World Theater Fellow. He premiered Let’s Prank Call Each Other at Ars Nova in 2017. His new show, Sponge Hollow, opens at REDCAT in Downtown L.A. in July. He lives in Los Angeles. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417150997 | Fringe 2019: 📈 Dressing for Cancer | 2019-08-24 | 2:15 pm | 2019-08-24 | 3:15 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:49 pm | 2019-08-02 10:15 pm | Cancer is a b\*tch…but you can still have fun kicking its ass! This inspiring, true story of a local woman, shows the humour in fighting the big “C”. From diagnosis to dealing with it, this play reveals that laughter, rhinestones, and chemotherapy can be a life saving combination. A portion of the profits will support Look Good, Feel Better; a charity which supports women dealing with breast cancer. - Created: Mitch Barnes - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy-Drama **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dressing-for-cancer/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dressing-for-cancer/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Dressing for Cancer is a truly home grown production, inspired by a Victoria woman’s story, written by a local playwright, and performed by actors with an extensive history in Victoria’s theatre community. The five person cast is comprised of actors with extremely diverse performance backgrounds. Collectively, Kelly Vanderswan, Jo Barnes, Tenyjah Mckenna, Jon Hunwick, and Steve Eastman bring years of experience of being on stage, in movies, and in musical theatre. This is playwright/director Mitch Barnes’ first Fringe Festival productions although he has both written and performed in many productions over the years in the Victoria area. **Credits** **Director/playwright: Mitch Barnes Stage Manager: Andrea Black Props/Costumes: Karen Coverett Cast: Kelly Vanderswan, Jo Barnes, Jon Hunwick, Steve Eastman, Tenyjah Mckenna** **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 431893029 | SALT New Music Festival: Modular Music | 2019-08-24 | 2:30 pm | 2019-08-24 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:35 pm | 2019-08-20 9:43 pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, University of Victoria Admission $10/$5 (reduced) Concert of Modular music Octet concert with participation of Quasar Saxophone Quartet, Tsilumos Ensemble, Liam Hockley and Kimia Koochakzadeh Yazdi Ajtony Csaba: Gossamer2 (Octet-version with Quasar Saxophone Quartet and Ensemble Tsilumos 2019) Jean-Marc Bouchard – Clair / Obscur (octet-version 2019) Sabrina Schroeder – Stircrazer II (for Bass Clarinet) <https://tsilumos.org/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417245823 | Fringe 2019: Nevermore | 2019-08-24 | 2:30 pm | 2019-08-24 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:52 pm | 2019-08-02 10:16 pm | Edgar Allan Poe lies unconscious in a gutter, dreaming of the women who shaped his life. But in the morning will he wake to dawn, or eternal darkness? From the creative team behind *The Boy in the Chrysalis* (2018 Pick-of-the-Fringe Winner), *Nevermore* transforms the works of Poe into haunting melodies about love, loss, and gothic longing. **[hapaxtheatre.com](http://hapaxtheatre.com) #yyjnevermore** - Created: Music Matt Conner, Book Grace Barnes (based on Edgar Allan Poe’s writing) - Advance price: Regular $11 s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 90mins - Rating: PG12+, contains haze - Genre: Musical Theatre - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/nevermore/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** hapax theatre was founded in 2014 by Fringe veterans Heather Jarvie and Chad Laidlaw. Their focus is on interesting stories told in interesting ways, and providing opportunities to emerging local artists. Heather was the guest producer for the 2015 Victoria Fringe Festival, has been a Front of House Manager numerous times, and has an extensive background in music and dance. Chad is a Stage Manager and Lighting Designer, and has been working in theatre for the last 20 years. **Credits** Director – Heather Jarvie Music Director – Jeff Poynter Asst. Music Director – Maia Copley Lighting Designer – Emma Dickerson Stage Manager – Taylor Guidotti Production Manager – Chad Laidlaw Poe – Elliott James Mother – Sasha Moriarty-Schieven Muddy – Keeley Teuber Elmira – Lara Hamburg Virginia – Abby Corpus The Whore – Ingrid Moore **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 415275763 | Creating a Sense of Mass and Volume when Painting the Figure with Nicole Sleeth | 2019-08-24 | 2:30 pm | 2019-08-24 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:20 am | 2019-07-31 10:20 am | Learn to add depth, mass and volume to your paintings with Nicole Sleeth! A convincing portrayal of depth, mass, and volume helps create a satisfying and powerful figurative oil painting. Join Nicole for a demonstration and discussion while she works on a large-scale figurative portrait in oil. The demo will explore topics such as colour temperature relationships as they relate to value changes, considerations when working from a photo reference, and paint application and brushwork, as well as any topics that come up in participant questions. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Nicole’s work centers the female figure as an exploration of power, connection, and lived experience. Born in Kingston, ON, Nicole met art at an early age through her grandmother, who offered books about Emily Carr and Claude Monet. In encountering Bob Grant’s Fine Art Studio in Ottawa in 1998, Nicole discovered the atelier method of instruction, where she developed a love for the figurative work of the masters, producing intensive studies of Rembrandt, Velazquez, Vermeer, and others. In 2010, following the end of a gallery position in Vancouver, Nicole opened her own atelier to teach and paint full time only a year later. Nicole’s work has won awards in the Annual International Representational Show by the Federation of Canadian Artists, Figureworks Ottawa, and the Sooke Fine Arts Show, and has been featured in Focus and Boulevard Magazine in Victoria, BC. She has continued her education by participating in workshops at the New York Academy of Art and the Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio, studying with Alyssa Monks, Christopher Pugliese, and Max Ginsburg, and still considers Monet to be one of her greatest influences. <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/creating-a-sense-of-mass-and-volume-when-painting-the-figure-with-nicole-sleeth/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 417187178 | Fringe 2019: Scaredy Cat | 2019-08-24 | 3:30 pm | 2019-08-24 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:07 pm | 2019-08-02 10:16 pm | Award-winning storyteller Carlyn Rhamey (The ADHD Project) is afraid… of everything. Scary movies, haunted houses, the ocean, her job, wrinkles, death, FOMO, glitter, sleepovers, cheese graters, first graders, the cover of Goosebumps novels and… her mother. ★★★★*“A talented storyteller”* – EDMONTON JOURNAL [squirrelsuit.ca](https://sites.google.com/site/theatrepublicca/) - Created: Carlyn Rhamey - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: 16+, Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedic Storytelling - Country: Hamilton, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/scaredy-cat/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Aug 24, 3:30pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 392351326 | Vancouver Island Metal Festival 2019 | 2019-08-24 | 4:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 8:21 am | 2019-08-22 7:38 pm | Saturday August 24th - Centennial Square - 4:00 PM - All Ages > [Eternal Champion](https://www.facebook.com/eternalchampion/) - Exclusive performance > [IDLE HANDS - PDX](https://www.facebook.com/idlehandspdx/) > [SPELL](https://www.facebook.com/spellspell/) > [Syrinx](https://www.facebook.com/SyrinxAstralBand/) > [Electric Druids](https://www.facebook.com/ElectricDruids/) Saturday August 24th - Logan's Pub - 9:00 PM - 19+ > [Numenorean](https://www.facebook.com/Numenoreanofficial/) > [Heidenland](https://www.facebook.com/heidenland/) > [Liminal Shroud](https://www.facebook.com/liminal.shroud.3) <https://www.facebook.com/events/466730147431583/> This year the Vancouver Island Metal Festival is totally free of charge. There are no tickets. For any of the events. Last year we experimented with the inclusion of free concerts in Centennial Square, and this year we have decided to try and make the pub shows free of charge as well. This is just an experiment, and there is no guarantee that any future iterations of VIMF will be free. But for now, enjoy! If you would like, The Vancouver Island Metal Festival Society does accept, and appreciate donations. It’s the registered non-profit organization that runs the Vancouver Island Metal Festival, as well as many other shows that happen throughout the year. [](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=vancouverislandmetalfestival@gmail.com&lc=CA&item_name=Donate%20to%20Vancouver%20Island%20Metal%20Festival%20Society¤cy_code=CAD&no_note=0&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHostedGuest) |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 417136245 | Fringe 2019: How to Be a Super-Frinjer™ | 2019-08-24 | 4:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 4:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:12 pm | 2019-08-02 10:17 pm | Do you like the Fringe? Do you like to be super? Join Fringe expert and self-proclaimed Super-Frinjer™ Wilhelm as he shares his extensive knowledge, and provides helpful tips to get the most out of your Fringe experience. You, too, can be a Super-Frinjer™! Also, check out Wilhelm’s Facebook page! [**facebook.com/23Wilhelm**](https://www.facebook.com/23Wilhelm) - Created: Chris Gabel - Performed: Chris Gabel - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 45mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/6), purchased over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-be-a-super-frinjer/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Chris Gabel is a comedian, improviser, and actor who has been performing in and around Victoria for the past 15 years. He is an original member of Paper Street Theatre, and has performed with Atomic Vaudeville, Launch Pad Theatre, Theatre SKAM, and Theatre Inconnu. **Credits** Created by Chris Gabel Special Thanks to Candace Woodland, Dave Morris, and Sebastian Woodland. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417155239 | Fringe 2019: Falstaff | 2019-08-24 | 4:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 5:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:56 pm | 2019-08-02 10:16 pm | “Jack” takes us into battles, bedrooms and bars in Clayton Jevne’s one-actor adaptation of Robert Nye’s Guardian Prize-winning biographical novel. Nye’s anti-hero is a comical yet poignant combination of Shakespeare’s self-absorbed buffoon and the actual historic figure of Sir John Fastolf (Shakespeare’s original inspiration). *“Amazing… wonderful story teller”* – CBC. *“Masterful… Sympathetic, without losing his bawdy edge.”* – Monday Magazine - Created: Clayton Jevne, adapted from the novel by Robert Nye - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: Adults Only: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedic/Dramatic Monologue **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/falstaff/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/falstaff/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Clayton Jevne has been the Artistic Director of Theatre Inconnu since 1978. His solo shows have toured in six countries. He has performed periodically at Fringe festivals across North America (and in Scotland) since 1985. Clayton has also been directly involved in over 130 Theatre Inconnu productions in one capacity or another: actor, director, designer, and general manager. Highlights include performances at the United Solo Festival (New York City), Festival de Sinaloa (Mexico), and the Aberdeen Alternative Arts Festival (Scotland). For the past 10 years Clayton has also taught in the UVic Theatre Department (where he received his PhD). **Credits** Actor: Clayton Jevne Director: Clayton Jevne Costume: Margaret McKea **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417233254 | Fringe 2019: Broadway Bash | 2019-08-24 | 4:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:26 pm | 2019-08-02 10:16 pm | With respect and love (coupled with mild viciousness) we’re taking a bash at Broadway. All your favourite Broadway tunes with new satirical, sarcastic or silly lyrics. Songs from Hamilton, Mary Poppins, Oklahoma, Camelot, Les Miz and many more but with new hilarious lyrics written by comedian Steve Ivings. We’d invite you to sing along…but you won’t know the words. [broadwaybash.weebly.com](https://broadwaybash.weebly.com/) - Created: Steve Ivings - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Musical Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/broadway-bash/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/broadway-bash/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Steve Ivings Entertainment has produced dozens of popular live stage shows over the past two decades. The shows follow the variety format – singing, dancing and comedy – made popular originally in the British Music Hall and later Vaudeville and then on television. Steve Ivings, Victoria-born comedian and writer, created all of the shows which have been staged at various local venues including the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, the Charlie White Theatre, the Ocean Point Resort and Langham Court Theatre. Every show is fast-paced, colourful, marvelously musical and funny. Broadway Bash is all of that and more. **Credits** Steve Ivings – Producer, director, writer, performer Lena Palermo – Music director, choreographer, performer Stephanie Geehan – Choreographer, performer Craig Wilson – Performer Cody Miller – Performer Helena Descoteau – Performer **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417177139 | Fringe 2019: Mel Malarky Gets The Bum’s Rush | 2019-08-24 | 4:15 pm | 2019-08-24 | 5:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Thursday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TH,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:43 pm | 2019-08-02 10:17 pm | Travel back to 1931 and join us for this bodacious vaudeville show about Mel Malarkey’s last night in her theatre. Award winning spoken word artist and musician, Charlie Petch, marries poetry, original music and theatre in this hilarious and heartbreaking performance. Donkeys! Gigolos! The Musical Saw! Find out why ELECTRIC CITY MAGAZINE called it *“The Best of 2017*” [charliecpetch.com/mel-malarkey.htm](http://www.charliecpetch.com/)**[](http://www.charliecpetch.com/)** - Created: Charlie Petch - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 14+: Mature Content, Adult themes - Genre: Tragicomedy & Performance Poetry - Country: Toronto, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/mel-malarky/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Charlie C Petch is an award winning playwright, spoken word artist, haiku deathmaster, host and musical saw player. Petch is touring “Mel Malarkey Gets the Bum’s Rush” which got “Best of 2017” from Electric City Magazine for the radio play accompanying album “Odes & Acts”. They have published books with Wordpress and LyricalMyrical and poems with Descant, The Toronto Quarterly, Matrix and Oratorealis journals. Petch is the creative director of “Hot Damn It’s A Queer Slam” a multi-city touring poetry slam series. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 397668338 | Fringe 2019: Battery Operated Boyfriend | 2019-08-24 | 4:30 pm | 2019-08-24 | 5:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 6:37 pm | 2019-08-03 9:18 am | GIANT NERD AUSTRALIA presents a love story with a digital twist! Sam, a designer of advanced artificial intelligence systems, and her A.I. boyfriend Bob are called on to save the human race. In doing so, they push their A.I. - Human relationship far beyond any normal romance. - Created: Steve Brady - Performed: Steve Brady + Nicole Cabe - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Duration: 50mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy/Drama - Country: Adelaide, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/battery-operated-boyfriend/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/battery-operated-boyfriend/) "Vibrating with laughter ... Darkly funny" 4 STARS - ALL OVER ADELAIDE GIANT NERD AUSTRALIA is Steve Brady (Adelaide, Australia) and Nicol Cabe (Seattle, USA). Battery Operated Boyfriend debuted at the Adelaide Fringe in February 2019. Victoria Fringe will be it's North American premiere. [](https://www.facebook.com/events/2526335337434447/) **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416236287 | Fringe 2019: Into the Tango | 2019-08-24 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 1:16 pm | 2019-08-02 8:20 am | ★★★★★Award-winning dance company, PointeTango returns from Buenos Aires with INTO THE TANGO, a breathtaking new show featuring world-class dancers Erin and Alexander. With fantastic lifts, ballet on pointe and flawless Argentine tango, this is a MUST-SEE show! ~Voted FAVOURITE DANCE show, 2018 Victoria Fringe @ Metro Studio Theatre (1411 Quadra St, Victoria, BC) Thu Aug 22 – 7:15pM Fri Aug 23 – 7:15pm Sat Aug 24 – 5pm Thu Aug 29 – 5:15pm Sat Aug 31 – 12:15pm Sun Sep 1 – 7:45pm Tickets: $11 at the door or online at [intrepidtheatre.com](http://intrepidtheatre.com/) \* Everyone who attends the Fringe buys a membership button ($6) -One time purchase- Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417232702 | Fringe 2019: Diagnose This! Tales of a Medical Actor | 2019-08-24 | 5:45 pm | 2019-08-24 | 6:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:23 pm | 2019-08-02 10:17 pm | When an improv comedian plays patient for medical students, what results is a hilarious and moving view into the world of healthcare. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you cry, it’ll make you cringe, and it’ll make you say “F\*\*\* THE SYSTEM!” Contains strong opinions about the U.S. and blunt talk about lady parts. [DonnaKaySpeaks.com](http://donnakayspeaks.com/) - Created: Donna Kay Yarborough - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: Adults Only: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Storytelling, Solo - Country: Portland, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/diagnose-this/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/diagnose-this/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Donna Kay Yarborough (The Famous Haydell Sisters, Shenatra!) has done stuff…a lot of stuff. Comedy, music, interactive theater, theater-theater, film, voice acting–you name it. She is passionate about creating theatre with true connection and heart, and “…can whip of a sense of fun, keeping the crowd under her spell”. (Orlando Sentinel) Donna currently resides as a “Texpat” in Portland OR and takes too many cute animal pictures. Follow her exploits at DonnaKaySpeaks.com @DonnaKaySpeaks **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416947954 | Fringe 2019: Dissection of a … Mixed Heritage Woman | 2019-08-24 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:05 am | 2019-08-02 10:18 pm | **Dissection of a ~~Indian Aboriginal First Nation Indigenous Native Status Full-Blood Non-Status Halfbreed Métis Rez Urban~~ Mixed Heritage Woman** Which part belongs to who? Told through family and personal stories, poetry, dance and a bit of song. One woman tries to find out who she is and where her mixed heritage is pulling her. Unraveling and weaving together her experiences to figure out how to fit within society and not set it on fire. - Created: Nyla Carpantier - Performed: Nyla Carpantier - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Heartfelt, Poetic, Solo Show - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets can be purchased online through Ticket Rocket, over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dissection-of-a-mixed-heritage-woman-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dissection-of-a-mixed-heritage-woman-fringe/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Sat Aug 24 at 6pm. **About the artist/company** Nyla Carpentier (Tahltan, Kaska, French, Scottish) is a multifaceted performing artist currently residing in Vancouver. She is an actor, writer, powwow dancer and workshop facilitator. Acting credits include: Raven meets the Monkey King (Axis Theatre), The Boy who was Abandoned, Battle of the Birds (Savage Society), The Flats/Les Flats (Prairie Theatre Exchange and Theatre Cercle Moliere), The Berlin Blues and Ipperwash (the Blyth Theatre Festival), Busted Up: A Yukon Story (Openpit Theatre) and God’s Lake (Castlereigh Production). **Credits** Writer/creator/actor: Nyla Carpentier Director: Phay Moores Dramaturgy: Wren Brian Stage Manager: Nico Dicecco Sound design: Mary Jane Paquette (tbc) Costume: Nyla Carpentier Set design: Nyla Carpentier **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417240955 | Fringe 2019: The Psychic Dynasty: The World’s Only Father-Daughter Mind-Reading Team | 2019-08-24 | 6:15 pm | 2019-08-24 | 7:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:41 pm | 2019-08-02 10:18 pm | Fast-paced, funny, and totally astonishing; this real-life father-daughter team has created a knock-your-socks-off mentalism show that hooks audiences of all ages. From making impossible predictions to channeling the spirit of Johnny Cash; you’ll be treated to 60 minutes of wow-worthy, not-to-be-missed entertainment that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and leaves you wanting more. [thepsychicdynasty.com](https://www.thepsychicdynasty.com/) - Created: Phina & Joey Pipia - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Mind-Reading, Mentalism, Magic - Country: USA Watch the trailer [HERE](https://www.thepsychicdynasty.com/?wix-vod-comp-id=comp-jct69oo2#). **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-psychic-dynasty/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-psychic-dynasty/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417234813 | Fringe 2019: This Man is an Island | 2019-08-24 | 6:30 pm | 2019-08-24 | 7:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:30 pm | 2019-08-02 10:18 pm | A hot air balloon mishap leaves Evan stranded alone on a remote, uninhabited island with a terrifying companion…his own mind! His resourcefulness will be pushed to the limit as he struggles to survive thirst, hunger, sunburn, boredom and existential angst, all the while remaining fun to hang out with, just in case someone else shows up. - Created: Evan Roberts - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 45 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Comedy Storytelling Music - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/this-man-is-an-island/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/this-man-is-an-island/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Sun Sept 1, 5pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **About the artist/company** Evan Roberts is an actor, comedian and singer who has been a staple of the Victoria theatre community for pretty much his whole life. Elizaveta Roberts is a seven-year-old girl who is looking forward to her Fringe debut! **Credits** Performed by Evan Roberts and Elizaveta Roberts **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417240020 | Fringe 2019: Leash Your Potential | 2019-08-24 | 6:30 pm | 2019-08-24 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:37 pm | 2019-08-02 10:18 pm | A Practical Guide to Corporate Survival drawing on over 15 years of experience at a Fortune 500 company, Ryan will teach you how to succeed in a modern corporate bureaucracy, where outdated notions like talent, competence and hard work are irrelevant. Topics will include: writing unreadable emails, being an effective participant in ineffective meetings, and the true meaning of the word business. [**leashyourpotential.com**](http://www.leashyourpotential.com) - Created: Ryan Gunther - Performed: Ryan Gunther - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 55mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language - Genre: Comedy - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/leash-your-potential/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Ryan Gunther is a former corporate drone, current standup comedian and future author. He grew up in Victoria but now resides in Vancouver. He has appeared in the Just For Laughs Northwest Comedy Festival, Unibrow Arts Festival, Comedy Waste Festival and in fringe festivals across the continent. He has opened for Kevin Banner, who opened for Bill Burr, who was in Black Or White with Kevin Costner, who was in JFK with Kevin Bacon. **Credits** Written & performed by Jon Bennett. Tour in collaboration with NZ-based producer A Mulled Whine. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417185455 | Fringe 2019: Money on the Table | 2019-08-24 | 6:30 pm | 2019-08-24 | 7:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Thursday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TH,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:02 pm | 2019-08-02 10:18 pm | How far would you go to get your money back? Probably a question you should ask before you find yourself staring at an unconscious stranger taped to a chair. One trio of kidnappers is about to find out why in this dark comedy of investment, revenge, and terrible people. [bucketheadtheatre.com](https://www.bucketheadtheatre.com/) - Created: Andrew Fraser - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 45mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Violence - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/money-on-the-table/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Bucket Head Productions was formed by a group of students from UVic’s Phoenix Theatre (and a plastic bucket with a face on it) in their transition to theatre professionals. Rooted in the belief that theatre can be fun and compelling regardless of budget, we hope to create opportunities for emerging artists to explore new ideas within a constructive environment. Sometimes the best thing you can do when the world is scary and confusing is stop worrying, stick a bucket on your head, and charge into the unknown. **Credits** Director: Annie Konstantinova Playwright: Andrew Fraser Cast: Landon Wong Julie McGuire Nicholas Atkinson Nicholas Guerreiro Stage Manager: Ashley Richter Costume Design & Fight Choreography: Lucien Lum Props: Christian Tervo Sound Design: Logan Swain **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 425668065 | Crowded | Local Music & Art Show | 2019-08-24 | 6:30 pm | 2019-08-24 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 8:23 am | Crowded is a multi-media art event featuring local visual artists and musicians! As well as being the launch of new local arts magazine "Crowded" (hence the name!) Art Gallery will be open starting at 6:30pm and music will be starting around 8pm The Bands: Electric Blanket (emo/indie rock) <https://theelectricblanket.bandcamp.com/> The solo project of Kevin Frank (bassist of Mystery Lover). Songs about being sad or in love or both. Bring your dancing shoes. Aversions (post-punk/post-hardcore) <https://aversionsband.com/> Aversions was started by best pals in late 2018 as a vehicle for them to take verbal pot shots at people who have climbed the social success ladder faster. Mostly those people don’t know they exist. They combine post-punk and post-hardcore influences into a premium mediocre melange of aggressive garage. They have never tried to pitch their band on Dragons’ Den. Kyoto Banana Star (indie rock/indie pop) <https://kyotobananastar.bandcamp.com/> Five guys from vic who make sad music you can dance to. They will play bat mitzvahs. This may be their last show for awhile! Whollum (noise rock/noise pop) Whollum are a group of people who grew up in Salmon Arm. Whollum are a group of people who are going to blow your mind. Whollum are a group of people who play music. \---- All Ages Event |
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| 401340526 | 📽️ Midsommar | 2019-08-24 | 6:45 pm | 2019-08-24 | 9:13 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-07 6:21 pm | Dani (Florence Pugh) and Christian (Jack Reynor) are a young American couple on the brink of falling apart. But after a family tragedy, a grieving Dani joins Christian and his friends on a trip to a midsummer festival in a remote Swedish village. What begins as a summer holiday in a land of eternal sunlight takes a sinister turn when festivities render the pastoral paradise increasingly unnerving and viscerally disturbing. “FIVE STARS! Florence Pugh is plunged into a terrifying pagan bacchanal in a magnificent folk-horror tale from ‘Hereditary’ director Ari Aster… a thoroughly enjoyable film, a crescendo of paranoid trippiness.” –The Guardian “A visceral, unique, utterly f\*\*\*ed-up experience that demands to be seen on the big screen, ‘Midsommar’ is the horror movie to beat in 2019.” --Empire “A terrifically juicy, apocalyptic cinematic sacrament that dances around a fruitless relationship in dizzying circles.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 425635661 | The Poolhaha | 2019-08-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 7:40 am | The Poolhaha is the perfect combination of comedy, music, summer and a pool. Comedian Elyott Ryan will be hosting a fantastic show of comedy and music in his tropical backyard. There will be drinks by the pool, and bring your bathing suits and a towel for swimming. Get your tickets fast the show will sell out! $20 <https://www.facebook.com/events/1839938492819125/> Featuring comedy from Mike Sauve Quincy Thomas Evan Mumford Shane Priestley Dan Duvall Sammy Benty Band to be announced shortly Important Rules: Do not drink and drive. Please find a responsible way home! This is a house be respectful. Don't be dumb or you will be kicked out. No drinks in the pool. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 412126485 | 🏳️🌈 Sashay Cafe : An All Ages Drag Show | 2019-08-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 9:10 am | 2019-07-28 7:18 pm | For The Love Of Drag proudly presents SASHAY CAFÉ : 90's Edition! Saturday, August 24 Doors @ 7PM / Show @ 745PM At Caffe Fantastico Quadra (965 Kings Rd) [$10 online](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sashay-cafe-90s-edition-an-all-ages-drag-show-tickets-66822512935) Save the fees with an etransfer: loveofdrag@gmail.com / password 'drag' Tickets available at the door if not sold out online. Grab your slap bracelets and jelly shoes: totally celebrate the best of the 90's with Victoria's open stage all ages drag show! Sashay Café is a cozy all ages monthly drag show taking place at Caffe Fantastico in the heart of Quadra Village! The coffee bar will be open, and alcohol and food will also be available for purchase. Come support local drag! Join us for a thrilling evening of performances from veteran and up-and-coming drag artists: Chaz Avery : ig @eva.chaz Chunky Hunk McGee : ig @chunky\_hunk\_mcgee Killian Morningstar : ig @ciel\_noir666 Marius the Faerie Bear : ig @ursusfaerius Mixter Mister Nodus Tollens : ig @ink.fox\_artwork Seymore Abs : ig @seymoreabs Sister Vera Tooche : ig @sr.vera\_tooche |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416183591 | Bridal Party Album Release w/ Quarterback, Nature Walk | 2019-08-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 11:47 am | Join us for the album release of "Too Much" from Bridal Party with guests Quarterback and Nature Walk! August 24, 2019 Doors at 7pm // 19+ Lucky Bar, 517 Yates St. $10 adv / $12 door Advance tickets available now: [http://bit.ly/BP-YYJ](https://bit.ly/BP-YYJ) \~~~~~~~~~~ Bridal Party || Victoria, BC || BC: <https://bridalparty.bandcamp.com/> WEB: <http://www.bridalpartytheband.com/> SPOTIFY: <https://open.spotify.com/artist/42A9fIayb6wfJzXRV9PRdt> Victoria, BC art-pop quintet Bridal Party have always had the goal of making pop music they like. Now with the approaching release of debut full-length Too Much (due August 23rd on Kingfisher Bluez) the band find themselves at a critical moment: as songwriters and collaborators presenting their personal vision. Beatroute (BC) magazine describes Bridal Party as “a perfect marriage of indie pop and soul.” The band recorded Too Much over three separate week-long immersive studio visits in 2017 and 2018. This disparate recording process would ultimately undo and reform everything the band knew about their sound. A playful and unflinching lyrical voice was honed, drawing on themes of care and self-love as well as their sombre opposites. The resultant record is a vibrant collection of songs of uncanny intimacy, thriving from experimentation in studio while remaining honest to the band’s live set. Whether it’s the confessional lyricism and feathery textures of “When I’m Naked”, the plaintive riddle and bedlam of “Armour”, or the celebratory disco of the title track, Too Much shines a light on the band’s interior joys and terrors in equal measure. A broad sonic landscape that shares territory with Crumb, U.S. Girls and early work of The Cardigans, Too Much is due Friday, August 23rd, accompanied by a relentless tour schedule. Quarterback II Victoria, BC || BC: <https://quarterbackmusic.bandcamp.com/> WEB: <https://www.quarterbackmusic.com/> with guest Nature Walk ✨ \~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please approach one of the show organizers if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable by any behaviour at the show. This event will take place on unceded Coast Salish Territories, specifically of the Lekwungen and WSÁNEĆ peoples. As we focus on building artistic and cultural bridges, we acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people. Lucky Bar is a wheelchair accessible venue with an accessible washroom. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 416965450 | Fringe 2019: The Robber Bridegroom: A Grimm Fairy Tale | 2019-08-24 | 7:15 pm | 2019-08-24 | 8:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:44 am | 2019-08-02 10:19 pm | An impoverished miller seeks a better life for his daughter by arranging her marriage to a wealthy stranger. She wants to help her family, but something wicked lurks in the woods where her bridegroom lives… Chimera Theatre brings this Brothers Grimm fairy tale to life through puppetry and physical theatre. *“This show is for you.”* **– THE YYSCENE** [**chimeratheatre.com**](https://www.chimeratheatre.com) - Created: The Brothers Grimm, adapted by Andrew G. Cooper - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG14+: Adult Themes, Violence - Country: Kamloops, BC **Tickets can also be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/10), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** **<https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-robber-bridegroom-a-grimm-fairy-tale/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Chimera Theatre is a non-profit theatre company based out of Kamloops, British Columbia. The company presents innovative, inventive and original works of Canadian Theatre and tours its productions across Western Canada. The society has a specific focus on exploring unconventional styles of performance and non-traditional theatre venues. Improvisation, immersion and interactivity are core to the development of new works. **Credits** CAST Mother/Little Girl – Ashley Hiibner Wife/Bridegroom – Deedra Salange Ladouceur Daughter/Old Woman – Victoria Skorobohach Maid – Madeleine Taylor-Gregg ARTIST PERSONNEL Director/Adapter/Puppet Designer – Andrew G. Cooper Costume Designer – Maddison Hartloff Set and Original Lighting Design – Jared Raschke Scenic Artist – Brittney Martens Sound Designer – Lukas Vanderlip Head of Properties/Production Assistant – Kayly Erno Carpenter – Joel Feenstra Puppet Consultant/Builder – Juanita Dawn Puppet/Scenic Art Assistant – Ashley Hiibner Properties/Set Assistant – Deedra Salange Ladouceur Costumes Assistant – Victoria Skorobohach Original Production Devisors – Maddison Hartloff, Brittney Martens, and Melissa Purcha **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 431897426 | SALT Festival 2019: New Works for Wind Instruments | 2019-08-24 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-24 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:39 pm | 2019-08-20 9:40 pm | Saturday, August 24 at 8:00pm, the SALT Festival of New Music presents New Works for Wind Instruments. Liam Hockley (clarinet), Stephanie Bell (flute), and Kristen Cooke (oboe, English horn) will perform works by Max Murray, Nina Senk, Kimia Koochakzadeh Yazdi, and Karlheinz Stockhausen. Admission is free / by donation. Doors at 7:30pm. Check out the full program of SALT festival events at <https://tsilumos.org/> Artist info: Liam Hockley <http://www.liamhockleyclarinet.com/> Stephanie Bell <https://stephaniebellflute.com/> Kristen Cooke <https://www.kristencooke.com/> \-- Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We seek to honour and uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories. Open Space is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a flight of 23 stairs with two landings. There are two gender inclusive washrooms, one multi-stall and one single stall with a urinal. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office \[at\] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833.[](https://www.facebook.com/events/2585664054797432/) |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 417146889 | Fringe 2019: Summer Bucket List | 2019-08-24 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:38 pm | - **Created: Ellery Lamm** - **Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c** - **Door price: All Seats $11** - **Duration: 90 mins** - **Rating: PG 13+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes (discussion of sexual assault)** - **Genre: Dramedy** Zoey and Grace find a discarded summer bucket list during two weeks of summer detention. “Lemonade stand” “Give 2 blowjobs.” As they check off each item they uncover difficult truths about themselves and the women in their lives. From the creatives of 2018 Fringe winner, The Fitting Room, comes a celebration of teenage girls and a validation of female rage. facebook.com/CollectivusT **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/summer-bucket-list/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/summer-bucket-list/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Collectivus Theatre consists of Victoria-based artists, Ellery Lamm (playwright) and Anna Marie Anderson (director). This award-winning duo strives to create relevant, impactful theatre particularly for and about young adults. Collectivus produced Lamm’s play, The Fitting Room during Victoria Fringe’s 2018 season, and won Best Overall Show and tied for Bravest Show in the Pick of the Fringe Awards. The stories Collectivus tells aim to give a voice to the identities and experiences of underrepresented voices, voices that often aren’t seen centre stage. **Credits** **Creative team: Ellery Lamm – Playwright Anna Marie Anderson – Director Devon Vecchio – Stage manager Hina Nishioka – Lighting designer Aaron Smail – Sound designer/composer Cast: ZOEY – Lili Martin GRACE – Maggie Martin GIRL – Arielle Parsons ERIN – Emily Hay LEE – Willa Hladun JACOB – Isaiah Adachi** **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 416874566 | Fringe 2019: how to pull your heart out through your throat | 2019-08-24 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:31 am | 2019-08-02 10:20 pm | In a dark vat, three creatures steeped in tar struggle to create themselves. Does their need for validation keep them from being seen? A collision of theatre, dance, poetry (and more!), Impulse Theatre’s magically visceral “how-to” guide will leave you asking: What does my heart really want to say? [impulsetheatre.ca](http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/) - Created: Impulse Theatre - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes, Strobe Effects, Fog or Haze - Genre: Interdisciplinary Theatre **Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/14), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-pull-your-heart/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-pull-your-heart/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Impulse Theatre has been creating and producing work in Victoria since 2010. Premiering more than fifteen new works since the company’s inception, Impulse has become a vital and prolific contemporary voice in Victoria’s theatre community. They have produced new works on their own and been presented by such companies as Theatre SKAM’s SKAMpede, the Belfry Theatre’s SPARK Festival, and Upintheair’s rEvolver Theatre Festival in Vancouver. In 2016, they presented the world premiere of their new solo show ana at Intrepid Theatre’s Uno Fest after a final workshop in Toronto at the nationally acclaimed Videofag. When they’re not busy expanding their roster of shows, Impulse Theatre presents the Peek-Show as a regular series, as well as an expanded Peek Fest. **Credits** Director: Andrew Barrett Performers: Chase Hiebert, Julie Mombourquette, and Rachel Levy Stage Manager: Veronica Harland Lighting Designer: Emma Dickerson **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417245030 | Fringe 2019: Tuesdays with Morrie | 2019-08-24 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:49 pm | - **Created: Mitch Albom** - **Performed: Perry Burton, Richard Michelle-Pentelbury** - **Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c** - **Door price: Regular $11** - **Duration: 60mins** - **Rating: PG 12+** - **Country: Victoria, BC** Imagine after discovering that with only weeks to live, an old friend comes back into your life after 16 years. He is broken inside. What do you do? What message can you give him in the remaining time? **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tuesdays-with-morrie/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tuesdays-with-morrie/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Perry Burton “Mitch” – a stage performer since childhood Perry has performed across Canada, winner of the 2009 Calgary One Act Festival – Outstanding Actor, mentors local middle school students, and occasionally does theatre tech Richard Michelle-Pentelbury “Morrie” – retired Calgary teacher, award winning actor, and director, Richard has performed as Morrie dozens of times over 15 years **Credits** Perry Burton “Mitch” Richard Michelle-Pentelbury “Morrie” **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417137625 | Fringe 2019: Fool Munn Komming! | 2019-08-24 | 8:15 pm | 2019-08-24 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:19 pm | 2019-08-02 10:20 pm | Fool Muun Komming! \[BeBgWunderful/YEsyes/4sure.Hi5/TruLuv;Spank Spank:SOfun\_Grate\_Times\] *“A hilarious, beautiful, sensual, absurdist masterpiece”* – CAPITAL CRITICS’ CIRCLE (Ottawa) Set inside a giant mass hallucination, an alien being appears before humankind to present a gift, millennia in the making. Part sci-fi clown, part acid fueled mime, part oddball love letter. WINNER: Pick of the Fringe – Edmonton Fringe, 2018 - Created: Sam Kruger - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Adult Themes - Genre: Physical Theatre, Comedy - Country: Minneapolis, USA Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/13), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/fool-munn-komming/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Sam Kruger is an actor, writer, and all around theatre artist based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. His solo shows Fool Muun Komming! (etc, etc) and Bat Brains or (let’s explore mental illness with vampires) have toured all across the Canadian Fringe circuit to widespread critical acclaim. Kruger is a graduate of the University of Minnesota’s, and famed physical theatre and clown school, Ecole Philippe Gaulier, in Etampes, France. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 371761300 | 📽️ Free-B Film Festival: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | 2019-08-24 | 8:30 pm | 2019-08-24 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-08 9:15 pm | 2019-08-07 6:21 pm | Victoria Film Festival presents: Free Outdoor Screening! Rain or shine! Bring your blanket, flashlight & snacks. As we get closer to the end of summer, gather your friends and family for a free movie night under the stars! <https://freebfilmfest.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 417160089 | Fringe 2019: Tragedy – Time Served = Comedy | 2019-08-24 | 8:45 pm | 2019-08-24 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:07 pm | - **Created: Mark Hughes** - **Performed: Mark Hughes** - **Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c** - **Door price: Regular $11** - **Duration: 75mins** - **Rating: Adults only: Extremely Coarse language, Adult Themes, Extreme Violence/Abuse, Sexualized Violence** In the sequel to his successful Fringe debut, *Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy*, Mark shares about the hardest part of doing time in prison: getting out. This is a tale of hardship lightened by levity, guiding the audience through the trials and tribulations in tackling institutionalization. [**tragedyplustimeserved.com**](http://tragedyplustimeserved.com) **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tragedy-time-served-comedy-2/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Mark Hughes is a comedian, inspirational speaker, recovering addict and ex-convict. Mark uses his sardonic wit and fearless stage presence to share (and overshare) his perspective and life experiences – including the demons that sometimes still affect him to this day. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417188069 | Fringe 2019: GRL PWR: A Musical History of 90s Girl Group Feminism | 2019-08-24 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-24 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:11 pm | 2019-08-02 10:21 pm | I’ll tell you what I want — what I really really want! What I really want is — GRL PWR! The campy, historical, musical lecture of your dreams! If you’re a fan of TLC, Spice Girls, and Destiny’s Child or if you owned xxtra lowrise jeans and/or chunky platforms, or if you believe that womxn are people — this is the show for you! - Created: Sadie Evans & Emilee Nimetz - Performed: Emilee Nimetz, Ingrid Moore, Jana Morrison, Sadie Evans, Sarah Murphy - Advance price: Regular $11 s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 55mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language - Genre: Feminist Musical Lecture - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/grl-pwr/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/grl-pwr/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Based in Victoria, BC, Salty Broad Productions is a female-driven theatre company focused on immersive theatre experiences that showcase queer and female artists. **Credits** Written/ Created by Sadie Evans & Emilee Nimetz Cast: Emilee Nimetz, Ingrid Moore, Jana Morrison, Sadie Evans, Sarah Murphy **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401340527 | 📽️ Midsommar | 2019-08-24 | 9:30 pm | 2019-08-24 | 11:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-07 6:21 pm | Dani (Florence Pugh) and Christian (Jack Reynor) are a young American couple on the brink of falling apart. But after a family tragedy, a grieving Dani joins Christian and his friends on a trip to a midsummer festival in a remote Swedish village. What begins as a summer holiday in a land of eternal sunlight takes a sinister turn when festivities render the pastoral paradise increasingly unnerving and viscerally disturbing. “FIVE STARS! Florence Pugh is plunged into a terrifying pagan bacchanal in a magnificent folk-horror tale from ‘Hereditary’ director Ari Aster… a thoroughly enjoyable film, a crescendo of paranoid trippiness.” –The Guardian “A visceral, unique, utterly f\*\*\*ed-up experience that demands to be seen on the big screen, ‘Midsommar’ is the horror movie to beat in 2019.” --Empire “A terrifically juicy, apocalyptic cinematic sacrament that dances around a fruitless relationship in dizzying circles.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417165664 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-24 | 10:30 pm | 2019-08-24 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:17 pm | 2019-08-02 10:21 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 431898489 | SALT New Music Festival: Closing Event | 2019-08-25 | 10:00 am | 2019-08-25 | 12:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:42 pm | Admission free **Closing event** The festival ensemble presents results of the composition and interpretation workshops. <https://tsilumos.org/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 434531414 | 🐾 Victoria's Annual Dachshund Picnic & Fun Day | 2019-08-25 | 10:30 am | 2019-08-25 | 2:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-23 10:24 am | Calling all Dachshunds! Victoria's Annual Dachshund Picnic & Fun Day \*Hosted by the Victoria Dachshund Meet-up Group\* Sunday, August 25th, 2019 from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Entry Fee: $5.00 per dachshund Dachshunds, bring your owners on a leash, lawn chairs or blankets and join us for a day of family fun. EVENTS: FOR DOGS: Wiener Walk & Race Musical Hoola Hoops Wiener Dunk Costume Contest Weave Poles Obstacle Course Other things to look forward to: Hotdogs & pop Raffle prizes Schedule: 10:30 Registration 11:00 Wiener Walk 11:30 Musical Hula Hoops 12:00 Wiener Dunk 12:30 Wiener Races 1:00 Costume Contest 2:00 Weave Pole Contest 2:30 Clean-up Reminder: The picnic area is NOT an off-leash Park ALL DOGS MUST BE ON LEAD AT ALL TIMES! And please pick up after fido :) Any questions, please contact Meghan Baker at victoriadachshunds@shaw.ca |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 391967414 | Juan de Fuca Trail Prep | 2019-08-25 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-25 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 9:57 pm | Let us help you prepare for the Juan de Fuca Trail! Join our backcountry camping specialists to get you on the right foot for your upcoming trip. We'll introduce you to the equipment required for a safe and comfortable trip, as well as tips for backcountry travel. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - Trip planning (logistics, registration, details pertaining to the Juan de Fuca Trail); - Must-see locations along the Juan de Fuca Trail; - Clothing and layering systems for your trip; - Meal planning for extended periods; - Understanding the importance of a properly fitting backpack, and how to pack your own like a pro! ## Important notes We’ll provide all the demo gear and know-how, but we won’t be repairing your gear during this clinic. You’ll learn the skills to fix your own gear at home. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/event/256206/juan-de-fuca-trail-prep-aug25> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 371759155 | Esquimalt Arts Festival | 2019-08-25 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-25 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-08 9:06 pm | Nestled among the trees and near the township's village core, the Esquimalt Arts Festival offers artists the opportunity to showcase their work in one of the region's fastest growing arts and cultural centres. Esquimalt is home to several events throughout the year that focus on the arts, and the Esquimalt Arts Festival is one of our central events. With food vendors, music, and an artist's walk, the festival is designed to be an event for the whole family. <http://www.townshiparts.org/esquimalt-arts-festival.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 392352066 | Vancouver Island Metal Festival 2019 | 2019-08-25 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 6:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 8:22 am | 2019-08-22 7:38 pm | Sunday August 25th - Logan's Pub - Noon - All Ages w/Guardian > [MENDOZZA](https://www.facebook.com/MENDOZZA-13464608010/) - 15th anniversary special > [HERON](https://www.facebook.com/heronsludge/) > [Under the Mountain](https://www.facebook.com/UndertheMountainband/) > [CHUNKASAURUS](https://www.facebook.com/theCHUNKASAURUS/) > [Cycolith](https://www.facebook.com/Cycolithdoom/) > [Badhumanbeings](https://www.facebook.com/Badhumanbeings-1668208883287295/) <https://www.facebook.com/events/466730147431583/> This year the Vancouver Island Metal Festival is totally free of charge. There are no tickets. For any of the events. Last year we experimented with the inclusion of free concerts in Centennial Square, and this year we have decided to try and make the pub shows free of charge as well. This is just an experiment, and there is no guarantee that any future iterations of VIMF will be free. But for now, enjoy! If you would like, The Vancouver Island Metal Festival Society does accept, and appreciate donations. It’s the registered non-profit organization that runs the Vancouver Island Metal Festival, as well as many other shows that happen throughout the year. [](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=vancouverislandmetalfestival@gmail.com&lc=CA&item_name=Donate%20to%20Vancouver%20Island%20Metal%20Festival%20Society¤cy_code=CAD&no_note=0&bn=PP-DonationsBF:btn_donateCC_LG.gif:NonHostedGuest) |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 422689718 | Feedback/Feedforward - Session 1 - Artist Discussions | 2019-08-25 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-09 11:10 am | 2019-08-09 11:19 am | Everyone’s a critic. But who is it for? The artist? The audience? Someone else? Who holds the power when we talk about art? What’s the role of writing, talking, tweeting, sharing about art? Feedback/Feedforward is a series of two discussion groups to explore these ideas, so we can look back, see where we’ve come from and what we’ve done, and discuss ways forward. We’re inviting practitioners in poetry, filmmaking, art, writing, dance, and more, who each possess a range of experiences, cultures, languages, and creative practices, for a public discussion to explore the role and relevance of discussing, writing, and sharing about art in all its forms. Join art historian, facilitator and lead researcher Kim Dhillon in a discussion with local artists: \- Sally Yue Lin \- Serena Bhandar \- Lindsay Delaronde OUR PATH AHEAD Integrate Arts is taking a step back from its annual festival - to spend more time looking around so we can move forward. With a special interest in artists, curators, and makers in the local area who are black, people of colour and/or Indigenous artists, Integrate Arts thought about making a magazine to document and share the work being produced in the region. But do we need another art magazine? What else is possible? Are all these forms inherited, and do they make sense for black, people of colour, or Indigenous artists? Is there another way forward? If so, what does it look like? Join us for our first of two sessions of our new project: Feedback/Feedforward. Accessibility and Safer Spaces Statement: Requesting Accommodations We will do our best to accommodate your needs when you arrive, however, we need 2-3 weeks advance notice for specific requests, such ASL interpretation or an assistive listening device. Please email requests to rshrumm@integratearts.ca or phone 250-896-8266. Always-Available Accommodations \- The event is free. \- The Oaklands Community Centre is on a ground-level floor, with no stairs throughout the building. \- There are four single-stall gender-neutral bathrooms, two of which are wheelchair accessible and one offering a baby change table. \- The Centre offers ample free street parking and is on the #4 bus route, with the closest stop being at Hillside and Gosworth. \- Bus tickets are available during the event. \- A certified Mental Health First Aider will be available to assist in case the conversation is triggering for individuals. \- Free snacks and refreshments will be provided, with a range of foods to cater to a range of dietary needs (gf, df, vegan, nut-free). \- An ingredients list will be available. \- Name tags with pronouns will be used for those who want to employ their pronouns. \- A relief room is available if you need a quiet place. \- Microphones will be used by speakers. \- The event will be filmed and made available through Integrate’s social media and website at a later date for those who cannot attend physically. Getting to the Oaklands Community Centre Accessible Entrance The main entrance on Belmont Avenue is wheelchair accessible. Parking There is able free street parking on Ryan Street, as well as some on Belmont Avenue and Hamilton Road. Bus Transportation The centre is located near the following bus stops: · The Hillside and Gosworth bus stop serving line 4 and 9. · The Shelbourne and Pearl bus stop serving line 22, 27, and 28. All BC Transit buses are wheelchair accessible. For handyDART, BC Transit’s accessible, door-to-door shared transit service, please contact BC Transit. Washrooms There are four single-stall gender-neutral bathrooms, two of which are wheelchair accessible and one offering a baby change table. SAFER SPACES POLICY The Integrate Art Society is working to create safer, anti-oppressive spaces. Please be mindful of the following guidelines while you participate at our events: \- Respect your own physical, mental, and emotional boundaries \- Please communicate your needs and speak up if you are uncomfortable \- Remember you are welcome to leave to another space if you need time alone/away/quiet \- Respect the physical, mental, and emotional boundaries of others – ask for consent before engaging in any sort of physical contact \- Avoid making assumptions about the identity, experiences, and/or histories of other people \- Respect the confidentiality of information and narratives shared with you \- Remember, everyone makes mistakes – Apologize and learn from it \- Try to speak with “I” statements and avoid personal attacks when communicating with others about mistakes they made \- Assume that others are acting and speaking from a place of positive intent \- Be aware of the impacts of your own behaviour and take responsibility for what you say and do \- Be open to being approached and talked with if you make a mistake \- Remember that we are gathered to share an open and engaging environment If you have suggestions about this statement or our accessibility services, please email <rshrumm@integratearts.ca>. Volunteer with Intergrate Arts: <http://integratearts.ca/volunteer-application/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 416863358 | Fringe 2019: A Little Crazy (a bissel meshugah) | 2019-08-25 | 2:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:14 am | 2019-08-02 10:21 pm | An award-winning comedy about real life (or a drama with some very funny bits) about two men: Avram, a charismatic 84-year-old Russian immigrant, and his great-nephew, Harry. They laugh a lot and they cry, renewed in the idea that one generation can connect with another and that words can change lives. - Created: Joseph Reed Hayes - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: Adults only - Genre: Comedy <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/a-little-crazy/> Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/17), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **Credits** Director – Zelda Dean Actors – Toshik Bukowiecki and Michael Rodgers Stage Manager – Susan Holtz **About the artist/company** Bema has been in five Fringe Festivals winning best drama in 2016. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417165691 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-25 | 2:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:18 pm | 2019-08-02 10:21 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417240962 | Fringe 2019: The Psychic Dynasty: The World’s Only Father-Daughter Mind-Reading Team | 2019-08-25 | 3:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:41 pm | 2019-08-02 10:22 pm | Fast-paced, funny, and totally astonishing; this real-life father-daughter team has created a knock-your-socks-off mentalism show that hooks audiences of all ages. From making impossible predictions to channeling the spirit of Johnny Cash; you’ll be treated to 60 minutes of wow-worthy, not-to-be-missed entertainment that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and leaves you wanting more. [thepsychicdynasty.com](https://www.thepsychicdynasty.com/) - Created: Phina & Joey Pipia - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Mind-Reading, Mentalism, Magic - Country: USA Watch the trailer [HERE](https://www.thepsychicdynasty.com/?wix-vod-comp-id=comp-jct69oo2#). **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-psychic-dynasty/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-psychic-dynasty/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 434539432 | 🎤 Writer's Open Mic | 2019-08-25 | 3:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 4:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-23 10:32 am | 5 minutes to read your work. $25 gift card prize for audience's choice winner. We double dog dare you to step up to the mic and share your writing. Do it! <https://www.facebook.com/events/362639144669519/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 417177724 | Fringe 2019: Mel Malarky Gets The Bum’s Rush | 2019-08-25 | 3:30 pm | 2019-08-25 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:43 pm | 2019-08-02 10:22 pm | Travel back to 1931 and join us for this bodacious vaudeville show about Mel Malarkey’s last night in her theatre. Award winning spoken word artist and musician, Charlie Petch, marries poetry, original music and theatre in this hilarious and heartbreaking performance. Donkeys! Gigolos! The Musical Saw! Find out why ELECTRIC CITY MAGAZINE called it *“The Best of 2017*” [charliecpetch.com/mel-malarkey.htm](http://www.charliecpetch.com/)**[](http://www.charliecpetch.com/)** - Created: Charlie Petch - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 14+: Mature Content, Adult themes - Genre: Tragicomedy & Performance Poetry - Country: Toronto, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/mel-malarky/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Charlie C Petch is an award winning playwright, spoken word artist, haiku deathmaster, host and musical saw player. Petch is touring “Mel Malarkey Gets the Bum’s Rush” which got “Best of 2017” from Electric City Magazine for the radio play accompanying album “Odes & Acts”. They have published books with Wordpress and LyricalMyrical and poems with Descant, The Toronto Quarterly, Matrix and Oratorealis journals. Petch is the creative director of “Hot Damn It’s A Queer Slam” a multi-city touring poetry slam series. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417165695 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-25 | 3:30 pm | 2019-08-25 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:18 pm | 2019-08-02 10:22 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417245043 | Fringe 2019: Tuesdays with Morrie | 2019-08-25 | 3:45 pm | 2019-08-25 | 4:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:49 pm | 2019-08-02 10:22 pm | Imagine after discovering that with only weeks to live, an old friend comes back into your life after 16 years. He is broken inside. What do you do? What message can you give him in the remaining time? - Created: Mitch Albom - Performed: Perry Burton, Richard Michelle-Pentelbury - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tuesdays-with-morrie/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tuesdays-with-morrie/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Perry Burton “Mitch” – a stage performer since childhood Perry has performed across Canada, winner of the 2009 Calgary One Act Festival – Outstanding Actor, mentors local middle school students, and occasionally does theatre tech Richard Michelle-Pentelbury “Morrie” – retired Calgary teacher, award winning actor, and director, Richard has performed as Morrie dozens of times over 15 years **Credits** Perry Burton “Mitch” Richard Michelle-Pentelbury “Morrie” **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417171098 | Fringe 2019: TravelTheatrics | 2019-08-25 | 3:45 pm | 2019-08-25 | 4:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:29 pm | 2019-08-02 10:22 pm | 1 Woman. 18 Characters. Watch 6 TRUE travel stories enacted from across the globe. WINNER Jester’s Cap Award – Calgary Fringe 2016. *“A remarkable presence on stage”-*CBC *“I never wanted the show to end. Barnes is as astonishing a solo performer as they come”* – TWO CENTS & TWO PENCE “*A stage presence like none I have ever seen.”* – THE MARBLE VICTORIA [kearabarnes.com](https://kearabarnes.com/)**[](https://kearabarnes.com/)** - Created: Keara Barnes - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 14+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Theatrical Storytelling - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/traveltheatrics/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Keara Barnes is an award winning actor from Vancouver, B.C. She holds a BFA in Theatre from The University of Victoria and studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Also a writer/producer, Keara is the creator/performer behind two critically acclaimed solo shows: ALMOST A STEPMOM ( 2017 Vancouver Celticfest \*SOLD OUT RUN\*, 2017 Vancouver Fringe \*SOLD OUT RUN\* 2016 Calgary Fringe \*WINNER\* Jester’s Cap Award, 2015 Victoria Fringe) and TRAVELTHEATRICS (2018 Winnipeg Fringe, 2018 Vancouver Fringe). TRAVELTHEATRICS was most recently one of three international plays selected for the 2019 Suncor Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work at Lunchbox Theatre, the top noon hour theatre company in the word. Keara has travelled to 34 countries, has over 50 stage/screen/voice over credits and is delighted to be bringing TravelTheatrics to her alma mater city of Victoria. **Credits** Writer/Performer: Keara Barnes Director: Melissa Oei Sound Designer: CJ McGillivray Lighting Consultant: Jono Kim **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417155374 | Fringe 2019: Falstaff | 2019-08-25 | 4:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 5:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:56 pm | 2019-08-02 10:23 pm | “Jack” takes us into battles, bedrooms and bars in Clayton Jevne’s one-actor adaptation of Robert Nye’s Guardian Prize-winning biographical novel. Nye’s anti-hero is a comical yet poignant combination of Shakespeare’s self-absorbed buffoon and the actual historic figure of Sir John Fastolf (Shakespeare’s original inspiration). *“Amazing… wonderful story teller”* – CBC. *“Masterful… Sympathetic, without losing his bawdy edge.”* – Monday Magazine - Created: Clayton Jevne, adapted from the novel by Robert Nye - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: Adults Only: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedic/Dramatic Monologue **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/falstaff/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/falstaff/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Clayton Jevne has been the Artistic Director of Theatre Inconnu since 1978. His solo shows have toured in six countries. He has performed periodically at Fringe festivals across North America (and in Scotland) since 1985. Clayton has also been directly involved in over 130 Theatre Inconnu productions in one capacity or another: actor, director, designer, and general manager. Highlights include performances at the United Solo Festival (New York City), Festival de Sinaloa (Mexico), and the Aberdeen Alternative Arts Festival (Scotland). For the past 10 years Clayton has also taught in the UVic Theatre Department (where he received his PhD). **Credits** Actor: Clayton Jevne Director: Clayton Jevne Costume: Margaret McKea **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401340528 | 📽️ Maiden | 2019-08-25 | 4:45 pm | 2019-08-25 | 6:23 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-07 6:21 pm | The story of how Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook in charter boats, became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World in 1989. Tracy's inspirational dream was opposed on all sides: her male competitors thought an all-women crew would never make it, the chauvinistic yachting press took bets on her failure, and sponsors rejected her. But Tracy refused to give up: she remortgaged her home and bought a secondhand boat, putting everything on the line to ensure the team made it to the start line. “A ROUSING, REAL-LIFE, FEMINIST ADVENTURE TALE!” --Hollywood Reporter “Tautly edited and unfussily directed, it's a knuckle-whitening tale of courage and grit.” --Time Out London “An incredible story.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417233262 | Fringe 2019: Broadway Bash | 2019-08-25 | 4:45 pm | 2019-08-25 | 5:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:26 pm | 2019-08-02 10:23 pm | With respect and love (coupled with mild viciousness) we’re taking a bash at Broadway. All your favourite Broadway tunes with new satirical, sarcastic or silly lyrics. Songs from Hamilton, Mary Poppins, Oklahoma, Camelot, Les Miz and many more but with new hilarious lyrics written by comedian Steve Ivings. We’d invite you to sing along…but you won’t know the words. [broadwaybash.weebly.com](https://broadwaybash.weebly.com/) - Created: Steve Ivings - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Musical Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/broadway-bash/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/broadway-bash/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Steve Ivings Entertainment has produced dozens of popular live stage shows over the past two decades. The shows follow the variety format – singing, dancing and comedy – made popular originally in the British Music Hall and later Vaudeville and then on television. Steve Ivings, Victoria-born comedian and writer, created all of the shows which have been staged at various local venues including the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, the Charlie White Theatre, the Ocean Point Resort and Langham Court Theatre. Every show is fast-paced, colourful, marvelously musical and funny. Broadway Bash is all of that and more. **Credits** Steve Ivings – Producer, director, writer, performer Lena Palermo – Music director, choreographer, performer Stephanie Geehan – Choreographer, performer Craig Wilson – Performer Cody Miller – Performer Helena Descoteau – Performer **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417188801 | Fringe 2019: GRL PWR: A Musical History of 90s Girl Group Feminism | 2019-08-25 | 4:45 pm | 2019-08-25 | 5:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:12 pm | 2019-08-02 10:20 pm | I’ll tell you what I want — what I really really want! What I really want is — GRL PWR! The campy, historical, musical lecture of your dreams! If you’re a fan of TLC, Spice Girls, and Destiny’s Child or if you owned xxtra lowrise jeans and/or chunky platforms, or if you believe that womxn are people — this is the show for you! - Created: Sadie Evans & Emilee Nimetz - Performed: Emilee Nimetz, Ingrid Moore, Jana Morrison, Sadie Evans, Sarah Murphy - Advance price: Regular $11 s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 55mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language - Genre: Feminist Musical Lecture - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/grl-pwr/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/grl-pwr/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Based in Victoria, BC, Salty Broad Productions is a female-driven theatre company focused on immersive theatre experiences that showcase queer and female artists. **Credits** Written/ Created by Sadie Evans & Emilee Nimetz Cast: Emilee Nimetz, Ingrid Moore, Jana Morrison, Sadie Evans, Sarah Murphy **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417165703 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-25 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:18 pm | 2019-08-02 10:23 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417240059 | Fringe 2019: Leash Your Potential | 2019-08-25 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:38 pm | 2019-08-02 10:23 pm | A Practical Guide to Corporate Survival drawing on over 15 years of experience at a Fortune 500 company, Ryan will teach you how to succeed in a modern corporate bureaucracy, where outdated notions like talent, competence and hard work are irrelevant. Topics will include: writing unreadable emails, being an effective participant in ineffective meetings, and the true meaning of the word business. [**leashyourpotential.com**](http://www.leashyourpotential.com) - Created: Ryan Gunther - Performed: Ryan Gunther - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 55mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language - Genre: Comedy - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/leash-your-potential/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Ryan Gunther is a former corporate drone, current standup comedian and future author. He grew up in Victoria but now resides in Vancouver. He has appeared in the Just For Laughs Northwest Comedy Festival, Unibrow Arts Festival, Comedy Waste Festival and in fringe festivals across the continent. He has opened for Kevin Banner, who opened for Bill Burr, who was in Black Or White with Kevin Costner, who was in JFK with Kevin Bacon. **Credits** Written & performed by Jon Bennett. Tour in collaboration with NZ-based producer A Mulled Whine. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417147131 | Fringe 2019: Summer Bucket List | 2019-08-25 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-25 | 6:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:39 pm | 2019-08-02 10:23 pm | Zoey and Grace find a discarded summer bucket list during two weeks of summer detention. “Lemonade stand” “Give 2 blowjobs.” As they check off each item they uncover difficult truths about themselves and the women in their lives. From the creatives of 2018 Fringe winner, The Fitting Room, comes a celebration of teenage girls and a validation of female rage. facebook.com/CollectivusT - Created: Ellery Lamm - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 90 mins - Rating: PG 13+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes (discussion of sexual assault) - Genre: Dramedy **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/summer-bucket-list/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/summer-bucket-list/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Collectivus Theatre consists of Victoria-based artists, Ellery Lamm (playwright) and Anna Marie Anderson (director). This award-winning duo strives to create relevant, impactful theatre particularly for and about young adults. Collectivus produced Lamm’s play, The Fitting Room during Victoria Fringe’s 2018 season, and won Best Overall Show and tied for Bravest Show in the Pick of the Fringe Awards. The stories Collectivus tells aim to give a voice to the identities and experiences of underrepresented voices, voices that often aren’t seen centre stage. **Credits** **Creative team: Ellery Lamm – Playwright Anna Marie Anderson – Director Devon Vecchio – Stage manager Hina Nishioka – Lighting designer Aaron Smail – Sound designer/composer Cast: ZOEY – Lili Martin GRACE – Maggie Martin GIRL – Arielle Parsons ERIN – Emily Hay LEE – Willa Hladun JACOB – Isaiah Adachi** **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 431405892 | 📽️ The Art of Self-Defense | 2019-08-25 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-25 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 10:55 am | Mild-mannered Casey (Jesse Eisenberg, *The Social Network* (2010)) embarks on a darkly absurd journey to uncover his inner brute at a local karate studio, and vows a new life of extreme masculinity and violence all in the name of self-defense. Certified Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com “The satire is a spinning wheel kick I didn’t see coming. Black belts all around.” Brad Wheeler, The Globe and Mail $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-art-of-self-defense/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417232709 | Fringe 2019: Diagnose This! Tales of a Medical Actor | 2019-08-25 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-25 | 6:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:23 pm | 2019-08-02 10:24 pm | When an improv comedian plays patient for medical students, what results is a hilarious and moving view into the world of healthcare. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you cry, it’ll make you cringe, and it’ll make you say “F\*\*\* THE SYSTEM!” Contains strong opinions about the U.S. and blunt talk about lady parts. [DonnaKaySpeaks.com](http://donnakayspeaks.com/) - Created: Donna Kay Yarborough - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: Adults Only: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Storytelling, Solo - Country: Portland, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/diagnose-this/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/diagnose-this/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Donna Kay Yarborough (The Famous Haydell Sisters, Shenatra!) has done stuff…a lot of stuff. Comedy, music, interactive theater, theater-theater, film, voice acting–you name it. She is passionate about creating theatre with true connection and heart, and “…can whip of a sense of fun, keeping the crowd under her spell”. (Orlando Sentinel) Donna currently resides as a “Texpat” in Portland OR and takes too many cute animal pictures. Follow her exploits at DonnaKaySpeaks.com @DonnaKaySpeaks **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416947992 | Fringe 2019: Dissection of a … Mixed Heritage Woman | 2019-08-25 | 5:45 pm | 2019-08-25 | 6:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:05 am | 2019-08-02 10:24 pm | **Dissection of a ~~Indian Aboriginal First Nation Indigenous Native Status Full-Blood Non-Status Halfbreed Métis Rez Urban~~ Mixed Heritage Woman** Which part belongs to who? Told through family and personal stories, poetry, dance and a bit of song. One woman tries to find out who she is and where her mixed heritage is pulling her. Unraveling and weaving together her experiences to figure out how to fit within society and not set it on fire. - Created: Nyla Carpantier - Performed: Nyla Carpantier - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Heartfelt, Poetic, Solo Show - Country: Vancouver, BC Tickets can be purchased online through Ticket Rocket, over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dissection-of-a-mixed-heritage-woman-fringe/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Sat Aug 24 at 6pm. **About the artist/company** Nyla Carpentier (Tahltan, Kaska, French, Scottish) is a multifaceted performing artist currently residing in Vancouver. She is an actor, writer, powwow dancer and workshop facilitator. Acting credits include: Raven meets the Monkey King (Axis Theatre), The Boy who was Abandoned, Battle of the Birds (Savage Society), The Flats/Les Flats (Prairie Theatre Exchange and Theatre Cercle Moliere), The Berlin Blues and Ipperwash (the Blyth Theatre Festival), Busted Up: A Yukon Story (Openpit Theatre) and God’s Lake (Castlereigh Production). **Credits** Writer/creator/actor: Nyla Carpentier Director: Phay Moores Dramaturgy: Wren Brian Stage Manager: Nico Dicecco Sound design: Mary Jane Paquette (tbc) Costume: Nyla Carpentier Set design: Nyla Carpentier **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416239470 | One last Tango in the Park in August! | 2019-08-25 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 1:20 pm | Join us for one more night of outdoor tango at the Beacon Hill Park Bandshell! Sunday, August 25, 2019 6-9 PM Milonga is Free! The floor is a little sticky so bring shoes you can comfortably pivot in. (Note we are no longer doing Tango in the Park on August 4th) <https://www.facebook.com/events/701967263575384/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 417172633 | Fringe 2019: Antigones | 2019-08-25 | 6:30 pm | 2019-08-25 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:34 pm | 2019-08-02 10:24 pm | A movement adaptation of Sophocles’ classic, *Antigone*, in this piece, we turn to the other senses when words are not enough to express our truth. Our focus is on the experience of being Antigone; her truth and emotional journey as she defies the king to honour her fallen brother, knowing it may cost her life. - Created: Luciana Fernandes - Performed: Hailey Jen Fowler, Taryn Roo Yoneda, Shayla Pready, Megan Wong - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 30mins - Rating: PG12+ Adult Themes - Genre: Movement, Tragedy, Dance - Country: Victoria/Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/antigones/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Focused on (re)claiming classical and canonized work with a contemporary eye, we approach Antigone from a feminist perspective, honouring her emotional journey and defiance through movement. **Credits** Created through an intensively collaborative process by: Luciana Silvestre Fernandes – director Olivia Wheeler- sound designer and assistant director Logan Swain- co-sound designer (original production) Aubrey McNair- light designer Leah Anthony- stage manager Hailey Jen Fowler- performer Taryn Roo Yoneda- performer Shayla Pready- performer Megan Wong- performer **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 401340529 | 📽️ Maiden | 2019-08-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 8:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-07 6:21 pm | The story of how Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook in charter boats, became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World in 1989. Tracy's inspirational dream was opposed on all sides: her male competitors thought an all-women crew would never make it, the chauvinistic yachting press took bets on her failure, and sponsors rejected her. But Tracy refused to give up: she remortgaged her home and bought a secondhand boat, putting everything on the line to ensure the team made it to the start line. “A ROUSING, REAL-LIFE, FEMINIST ADVENTURE TALE!” --Hollywood Reporter “Tautly edited and unfussily directed, it's a knuckle-whitening tale of courage and grit.” --Time Out London “An incredible story.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417182260 | Fringe 2019: Timeline for Homo Sapiens | 2019-08-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:57 pm | 2019-08-02 10:24 pm | A T-EDGE TALK! A talk with edge. An irreverent non-academic intellectual redneck perspective, exploration of Prehistory. Freeman the Handyman, “street polymath,” takes on a host of subjects from evolutionary biology, plate tectonics, archaeology, anthropology and more. Awareness peddling…with crass class. A debut presentation from a local handyman. Fact resistant humans welcomed! [**timelineforhomosapiens.com**](https://timelineforhomosapiens.com) - Created: Cameron MacCuspic/Freeman the Handyman~street polymath - Performed: Cameron MacCuspic - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: Adults only: Coarse language - Genre: Monologue - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/timeline-for-homo-sapiens/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Timeline for Homo Sapiens – presented by Freeman the Handyman, street polymath; Cameron MacCuspic is a local renovation contractor, who should have been a scientist. A debut presentation with a focus on US and the time before writing, Prehistory. A T-eDge Talk…a talk with “Edge!”. Crass class, awareness peddling with an intellectual redneck host. Irreverent dialogue versus stuffy dull academic speak, will be used to cover evolution, plate tectonics, our African story, Paleolithic art, Glaciations, our steps into the America’s story and more. A “unique” type of show. **Credits** One man show. (Cameron MacCuspic) One helper. (Kelsey MacCuspic) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 423473052 | 💻 Open Source - Elasticsearch - Distributed Tracing - Zipkin - FREE pizza! | 2019-08-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-08-10 2:24 pm | In this session we will explore how to trace activities in a distributed architecture. We will demo how we can enhance elastic stack and zipkin to tailor requests to different services and gather some useful metrics. Presenters: Alex and Jon! As usual we will provide a running demo on our Github space (<https://github.com/victoria-elasticsearch>) as well as catering and drinks (no alcohol). If you want to follow as we are progressing in this demo, get git and docker installed on your machine and set up a free trial account on <https://www.elastic.co/cloud/> just before the meetup. (free trial is available for 14 days) Link to Meetup Event: <https://www.meetup.com/Victoria-Elastic-Fantastics/events/261616492/> If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jon or Alex or post a message! We are always looking for people to talk about open source, data, machine learning or any related topic, or if you want to share events like hackathon, or any events we want to help promote these types of events! We are looking forward to meeting you at Fort Tectoria! Alex and Jon Registration: <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-source-elasticsearch-distributed-tracing-zipkin-free-pizza-tickets-65606549957> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 417151217 | Fringe 2019: 📈 Dressing for Cancer | 2019-08-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 8:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:50 pm | 2019-08-02 10:24 pm | Cancer is a b\*tch…but you can still have fun kicking its ass! This inspiring, true story of a local woman, shows the humour in fighting the big “C”. From diagnosis to dealing with it, this play reveals that laughter, rhinestones, and chemotherapy can be a life saving combination. A portion of the profits will support Look Good, Feel Better; a charity which supports women dealing with breast cancer. - Created: Mitch Barnes - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy-Drama **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dressing-for-cancer/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dressing-for-cancer/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Dressing for Cancer is a truly home grown production, inspired by a Victoria woman’s story, written by a local playwright, and performed by actors with an extensive history in Victoria’s theatre community. The five person cast is comprised of actors with extremely diverse performance backgrounds. Collectively, Kelly Vanderswan, Jo Barnes, Tenyjah Mckenna, Jon Hunwick, and Steve Eastman bring years of experience of being on stage, in movies, and in musical theatre. This is playwright/director Mitch Barnes’ first Fringe Festival productions although he has both written and performed in many productions over the years in the Victoria area. **Credits** **Director/playwright: Mitch Barnes Stage Manager: Andrea Black Props/Costumes: Karen Coverett Cast: Kelly Vanderswan, Jo Barnes, Jon Hunwick, Steve Eastman, Tenyjah Mckenna** **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 426590722 | 📽️ Cold Case Hammarskjold | 2019-08-25 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-25 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 9:04 am | Mads Brügger (*The Ambassador* (2011)) applies his own brand of gonzo journalism and seeks the truth in his latest documentary about “the world’s biggest murder mystery or the world’s most idiotic conspiracy theory”—the suspicious death of the UN Secretary General in 1961. Winner of Best Director in the World Cinema – Documentary selection at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. “\[Mads\] Brügger has crafted something entertaining, chilling and totally captivating…” Ethan Sills, *New Zealand Herald* $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cold-case-hammarskjold/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417187184 | Fringe 2019: Scaredy Cat | 2019-08-25 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-25 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:07 pm | 2019-08-02 10:25 pm | Award-winning storyteller Carlyn Rhamey (The ADHD Project) is afraid… of everything. Scary movies, haunted houses, the ocean, her job, wrinkles, death, FOMO, glitter, sleepovers, cheese graters, first graders, the cover of Goosebumps novels and… her mother. ★★★★*“A talented storyteller”* – EDMONTON JOURNAL [squirrelsuit.ca](https://sites.google.com/site/theatrepublicca/) - Created: Carlyn Rhamey - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: 16+, Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedic Storytelling - Country: Hamilton, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/scaredy-cat/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Aug 24, 3:30pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417136270 | Fringe 2019: How to Be a Super-Frinjer™ | 2019-08-25 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:12 pm | 2019-08-02 10:25 pm | Do you like the Fringe? Do you like to be super? Join Fringe expert and self-proclaimed Super-Frinjer™ Wilhelm as he shares his extensive knowledge, and provides helpful tips to get the most out of your Fringe experience. You, too, can be a Super-Frinjer™! Also, check out Wilhelm’s Facebook page! [**facebook.com/23Wilhelm**](https://www.facebook.com/23Wilhelm) - Created: Chris Gabel - Performed: Chris Gabel - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 45mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/6), purchased over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-be-a-super-frinjer/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-be-a-super-frinjer/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Chris Gabel is a comedian, improviser, and actor who has been performing in and around Victoria for the past 15 years. He is an original member of Paper Street Theatre, and has performed with Atomic Vaudeville, Launch Pad Theatre, Theatre SKAM, and Theatre Inconnu. **Credits** Created by Chris Gabel Special Thanks to Candace Woodland, Dave Morris, and Sebastian Woodland. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417245828 | Fringe 2019: Nevermore | 2019-08-25 | 8:15 pm | 2019-08-25 | 9:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:52 pm | 2019-08-02 10:25 pm | Edgar Allan Poe lies unconscious in a gutter, dreaming of the women who shaped his life. But in the morning will he wake to dawn, or eternal darkness? From the creative team behind *The Boy in the Chrysalis* (2018 Pick-of-the-Fringe Winner), *Nevermore* transforms the works of Poe into haunting melodies about love, loss, and gothic longing. **[hapaxtheatre.com](http://hapaxtheatre.com) #yyjnevermore** - Created: Music Matt Conner, Book Grace Barnes (based on Edgar Allan Poe’s writing) - Advance price: Regular $11 s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 90mins - Rating: PG12+, contains haze - Genre: Musical Theatre - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/nevermore/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** hapax theatre was founded in 2014 by Fringe veterans Heather Jarvie and Chad Laidlaw. Their focus is on interesting stories told in interesting ways, and providing opportunities to emerging local artists. Heather was the guest producer for the 2015 Victoria Fringe Festival, has been a Front of House Manager numerous times, and has an extensive background in music and dance. Chad is a Stage Manager and Lighting Designer, and has been working in theatre for the last 20 years. **Credits** Director – Heather Jarvie Music Director – Jeff Poynter Asst. Music Director – Maia Copley Lighting Designer – Emma Dickerson Stage Manager – Taylor Guidotti Production Manager – Chad Laidlaw Poe – Elliott James Mother – Sasha Moriarty-Schieven Muddy – Keeley Teuber Elmira – Lara Hamburg Virginia – Abby Corpus The Whore – Ingrid Moore **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417238472 | Fringe 2019: Let’s Prank Call Each Other | 2019-08-25 | 8:15 pm | 2019-08-25 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:34 pm | 2019-08-02 10:25 pm | *Let’s Prank Call Each Other* is a fast-paced live-action comic book. Digital cameras are manipulated through paper dioramas to unearth miniature landscapes and twodimensional puppets as Dorn casts hand-cut silhouettes across the walls. ★★★★★ 1/2 -WINNIPEG FREE PRESS. *“…the most wonderfully whacked-out experiences.”* – ORLANDO WEEKLY [zachdorn.com](http://www.zachdorn.com/) - Created: zach dorn - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy - Country: Los Angeles, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lets-prank-call-each-other/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lets-prank-call-each-other/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** zach dorn is a theater-maker and animator. In 2016, he was selected as the inaugural Julie Taymor World Theater Fellow. He premiered Let’s Prank Call Each Other at Ars Nova in 2017. His new show, Sponge Hollow, opens at REDCAT in Downtown L.A. in July. He lives in Los Angeles. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416152594 | Fringe Sunday Funday 2019: Atomic Vaudeville | 2019-08-25 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-25 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 10:55 am | 2019-08-02 8:21 am | Atomic Vaudeville takes over the stage for a special Fringe edition Cabaret! AV regulars will be joined by your favourite Fringe artists for one unforgettable late night cabaret. AV’s Cabarets are entirely unique, pulling from variety show, sketch comedy, burlesque, and musical satire. For more than thirteen years, they have been delighting, offending and dazzling as an audience favourite in Victoria, producing more than 75 Cabarets – and going strong! $11 <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/sunday-funday-2019/> All proceeds benefit the Victoria Fringe Festival. CASH BAR. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 432327181 | 💻 BSides Vancouver Island 2019 | 2019-08-26 | 8:00 am | 2019-08-26 | 5:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-21 8:20 am | **Conference Details** The inaugural BSides Vancouver Island conference will take place on ***August 26th, 2019*** at the ***University of Victoria Student Union Building*** in the ***Michelle Pujol Room*** which is located at ***3800 Finnerty Rd, Victoria BC V8P 5C2***. $25 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bsides-vancouver-island-2019-tickets-61734696138> General admission tickets include: - Badge that allows you access to the event - Conference T-shirt & swag - Pizza lunch voucher - Drink voucher for after-party Sponsor tickets include: - Badge that allows you access to the event - Pizza lunch voucher - Drink voucher for after-party **What is BSides?** Security BSides is an open platform that gives security experts and industry professionals the opportunity to share ideas, insights, and develop long-standing relationships with others in the community. It is a rare opportunity to directly connect and create trusted relationships with key members of the community.  Our event is a source of education, communication, and collaboration. The technical and academic presentations at BSidesVI are given in the spirit of peer review and for the dissemination of knowledge among all specialties. This allows the field of Information Security to grow, and continue its pursuit of a world where privacy and security are attainable. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 392580113 | Learn how to use a map and compass | 2019-08-26 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-26 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 2:07 pm | Everyone should carry a map and compass in the backcountry… but do you actually know how to use them? Learn the basics about map and compass navigation so you stay found in the wilderness – it’s an essential outdoor skill. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: hands-on, small group class ## You’ll learn - How to read features and symbols on a topographic map - Basic compass features and extras - How to set declination on a compass - How to shoot a bearing from terrain - How to set a bearing from a topo map - How to follow a bearing - Straight-line navigation vs. hand railing vs. aiming off - Helpful advice on navigation resources at MEC ## Important notes We’ll have demo compasses and maps to work with – if you have your own compass, feel free to bring it along to the clinic. There’s a ton of useful info in this class. When you’re done, you’ll have basic skills to practice with at home. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/event/255456/learn-how-to-use-a-map-and-compass-aug26> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 417246135 | Fringe 2019: Josephine | 2019-08-26 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-26 | 7:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:56 pm | 2019-08-02 10:25 pm | Starring 6-time “Best of Fest” and 6-time “Outstanding Performer” winner Tymisha Harris, this critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway biographical musical combines theatre, cabaret and burlesque to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African American international superstar and one of the most extraordinary figures of the 20th Century. [josephinetheplay.com](http://josephinetheplay.com/) - Created: Tymisha Harris, Tod Kimbro, and Michael Marinaccio - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: Adults only: Adult Themes, Nudity - Genre: Musical Theatre, Historical - Country: Orlando, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/josephine/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/josephine/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Josephine is the highlight of Tymisha Harris’ remarkable career, in which she has toured with Broadway’s “Rock of Ages”, danced with internationally renowned “Pilobolis Dance Theatre” , been featured in the “Bring It On” hit movie series, and choreographed and danced with pop groups “LFO” and “NSYNC” **Credits** Tymisha Harris- co-creator, Performer, Choreographer, Costume Designer Michael Marinanncio-**Langham Court Theatre (Fringe Venue 5)** 805 Langham Court co-creator, Director, Producer Tod Kimbro- co-creator, Playwright, Music Director **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417307407 | Fringe 2019: Destiny, USA | 2019-08-26 | 6:15 pm | 2019-08-26 | 7:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until August 29, 2019 | 2019-08-29 | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=SU,MO,TH,FR,SA;UNTIL=20190829T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:02 pm | 2019-08-02 10:26 pm | Creator of hit fringe show, *Pitch Blonde!* When Laura moves from Toronto to Syracuse, New York, she wasn’t expecting to be residing in Trump’s America. Gaining her first job as a Relay operator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, causes her to question if she can discover the hidden humanity of the American people. [**lauraanneharris.com**](http://www.lauraanneharris.com) - **Created: Laura Anne Harris** - **Performed: Laura Anne Harris** - **Advance price: $11 + s/c** - **Door price: $11** - **Duration: 60mins** - **Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes** - **Genre: Solo, Comedy/Drama** - **Country: Syracuse, USA** **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/destiny-usa/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Thu Aug 29, 8pm. All shows combine surtitles and ASL video and live storytelling. **About the artist/company** Laura Anne Harris is a performer/playwright/director who is a current Creative Writing MFA Candidate at the University of British Columbia. Her first solo show *Pitch Blonde* toured for more than 10 years and most recently held a production at the Ware Centre in Lancaster, PA and the Toronto Centre for the Arts in Toronto, ON. Currently, Laura is touring her newest solo show Destiny, USA to Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Victoria, and Vancouver Fringes in the summer of 2019. *[15 Artists to Watch For at the Toronto Fringe 2019](https://nowtoronto.com/stage/theatre/fringe-toronto-2019-15-artists-to-watch/?fbclid=IwAR3E8wpALfTdsjPV2kZE_WplVhA66IBmSyqogNvffOYLmF_Utf2gA1PZHrk),* NOW Toronto **Credits** Featuring three Deaf actors via video projection: Tamyka Bullen, Natasha Bacchus, and Sage Lovell. Sound Designer: Alex Eddington Projection Designer: Matthew Koutzun *Note – on the event description of this show in the Fringe guide, the evening Sat Aug 21 performance at 10:30pm is incorrectly advertised as AM.* **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417292134 | Fringe 2019: In Ireland We Rented A Car From Criminals | 2019-08-26 | 6:45 pm | 2019-08-26 | 7:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,WE,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:47 pm | 2019-08-02 10:26 pm | In the famine graveyards of County Clare, Tom and Mary search for their Irish ancestors with Aidan’s voice harping in their heads: “Keep to the left. Don’t hurt the car.” Back at the car-rental kiosk, Aidan and his helpers wait for them to drive off the wrong side of the road. Comedy, drama, sex, blarney, and Irish drinking songs. [lauren-allen.net](http://lauren-allen.net/) - Created: Rod Macpherson - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All Ages: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy/Drama - Country: Saskatoon, Sk **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/in-ireland-we-rented/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/in-ireland-we-rented/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Playing Calgary and Saskatoon the same week! Dumb Ax productions won the CAFF lottery to tour In Ireland We Rented a Car from Criminals to fringe festivals in Toronto, Kingston, Calgary Edmonton, Victoria and Vancouver. A late withdrawal got the same show a spot in the Saskatoon Fringe — with a new cast. **Credits** Starring: Lauren Allen and Nathan Coppens Directed by: Andrew Johnston Written by: Rod Macpherson Sound : Mike Klein Stage manager: Lauren Allen **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417306284 | Fringe 2019: Ingenue: Deanna Durbin, Judy Garland and the Golden Age of Hollywood | 2019-08-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-26 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,WE,TH,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:59 pm | 2019-08-02 10:26 pm | Judy Garland is an icon, loved in The Wizard of Oz. But in the 1930s, Deanna Durbin was a much bigger star. Ingenue tells the true tale of the lifelong friendship – and rivalry – of these two Hollywood idols. *“An unforgettable delight”* – CBC; *“Gall has whipped up a fizzy mix of history, personality and musicality in this charming show!”* – ORLANDO SENTINEL [melaniegall.com](https://www.melaniegall.com/) - Created: Melanie Gall - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Historic Musical Cabaret - Country: Edmonton, AB **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/ingenue/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/ingenue/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Melanie Gall is an internationally-acclaimed vocalist. She has performed in Africa, South America, Asia and the Caribbean. She has sung Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, and recently performed a Vera Lynn concert for the Jazz series at Royal Albert Hall. Melanie has written and internationally toured several award-winning solo shows. These include: ‘Piaf and Brel: The Impossible Concert’ about French chanteuse Edith Piaf, ‘Opera Mouse’, a children’s introduction to opera, ‘Red Hot Mama: A Sophie Tucker Cabaret’, and two shows: ‘More Power to Your Knitting, Nell!’ and ‘A Stitch in Time’, featuring ‘lost’ knitting music from WWI and WWII. **Credits** Melanie Gall (writer/performer) Voiceover talents: Shelby Bond, Chris Hart, Bridget Hart, Karen Gall Musicians (recorded music): Bennett Paster, Jim Whitney **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 401340530 | 📽️ Maiden | 2019-08-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-26 | 8:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-07 6:21 pm | The story of how Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook in charter boats, became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World in 1989. Tracy's inspirational dream was opposed on all sides: her male competitors thought an all-women crew would never make it, the chauvinistic yachting press took bets on her failure, and sponsors rejected her. But Tracy refused to give up: she remortgaged her home and bought a secondhand boat, putting everything on the line to ensure the team made it to the start line. “A ROUSING, REAL-LIFE, FEMINIST ADVENTURE TALE!” --Hollywood Reporter “Tautly edited and unfussily directed, it's a knuckle-whitening tale of courage and grit.” --Time Out London “An incredible story.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417247527 | Fringe 2019: 🏳️🌈 LUB DUB | 2019-08-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-26 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,TU,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:01 pm | 2019-08-02 10:27 pm | A variety show for the marginalized, angry, unseen. *LUB DUB* is unapologetic, political, fiercely entertaining. Centering experiences of Black, Filipino, Queer, disabled, low income folks, *LUB DUB* invites you to celebrate, collaborate, and smash white supremacy. *“I left feeling recharged…I made monkey sounds and put pepper up my nose, but I didn’t feel pressured to do it”* – **APT 613** - **Created: Monica Ogden, KP Productions, Tony Adams** - **Performed: Monica Ogden, KP Productions, Tony Adams** - **Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c** - **Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9** - **Duration: 60mins** - **Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes** - **Genre: Variety, Protest, Experimental** - **Country: Victoria, BC** **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lub-dub/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Tues Aug 27 – 7:45pm show is a Relaxed Performance. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Sat Aug 31 – 4:45pm. **About the artist/company** Monica Ogden, KP, (the artist formerly known as Ann-Bernice Thomas) and Tony Adams together make up Rage Sweater Theatre Productions. We are an unapologetically loud, QT2IBPOC, non-binary, disabled, theatre company, whose work focuses on socio-political activism, and sharing the stories that deserve to be told. We mix storytelling, stand-up comedy, movement, and song, to showcase our stories, as well as bring the audience together in our practice of being together. [Apartment 613 Review](https://apt613.ca/fringe-review-lub-dub/) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417305313 | Fringe 2019: Jon Bennett: Playing With Men | 2019-08-26 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-26 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:50 pm | 2019-08-02 10:27 pm | International Fringe favourite Jon Bennett was once a great junior footballer in Southern Australia. He was set to “MAKE IT” until he started playing with men… real men. Jon’s football career came crashing down when a community tragedy made him re-evaluate his life. [**jonbennettcomedy.com**](http://www.jonbennettcomedy.com) - Created: Jon Bennett - Performed: Jon Bennett - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes, Violence - Genre: Comedy - Country: Wellington, NZ / Melbourne, AUS **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/jon-bennett/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Jon Bennett is a world renowned multi award-winning comedic storyteller and 7x Just for Laughs award nominee. Jon’s comedy career began in his homeland Australia, and after 14 years in the business he is now one of the most prolific storyteller-comedians touring the world. **Credits** Written & performed by Jon Bennett. Tour in collaboration with NZ-based producer A Mulled Whine. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 416965620 | Fringe 2019: The Robber Bridegroom: A Grimm Fairy Tale | 2019-08-26 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-26 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:44 am | 2019-08-02 10:27 pm | An impoverished miller seeks a better life for his daughter by arranging her marriage to a wealthy stranger. She wants to help her family, but something wicked lurks in the woods where her bridegroom lives… Chimera Theatre brings this Brothers Grimm fairy tale to life through puppetry and physical theatre. *“This show is for you.”* **– THE YYSCENE** [**chimeratheatre.com**](https://www.chimeratheatre.com) - Created: The Brothers Grimm, adapted by Andrew G. Cooper - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG14+: Adult Themes, Violence - Country: Kamloops, BC **Tickets can also be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/10), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** **<https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-robber-bridegroom-a-grimm-fairy-tale/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Chimera Theatre is a non-profit theatre company based out of Kamloops, British Columbia. The company presents innovative, inventive and original works of Canadian Theatre and tours its productions across Western Canada. The society has a specific focus on exploring unconventional styles of performance and non-traditional theatre venues. Improvisation, immersion and interactivity are core to the development of new works. **Credits** CAST Mother/Little Girl – Ashley Hiibner Wife/Bridegroom – Deedra Salange Ladouceur Daughter/Old Woman – Victoria Skorobohach Maid – Madeleine Taylor-Gregg ARTIST PERSONNEL Director/Adapter/Puppet Designer – Andrew G. Cooper Costume Designer – Maddison Hartloff Set and Original Lighting Design – Jared Raschke Scenic Artist – Brittney Martens Sound Designer – Lukas Vanderlip Head of Properties/Production Assistant – Kayly Erno Carpenter – Joel Feenstra Puppet Consultant/Builder – Juanita Dawn Puppet/Scenic Art Assistant – Ashley Hiibner Properties/Set Assistant – Deedra Salange Ladouceur Costumes Assistant – Victoria Skorobohach Original Production Devisors – Maddison Hartloff, Brittney Martens, and Melissa Purcha **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417187192 | Fringe 2019: Scaredy Cat | 2019-08-26 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-26 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:07 pm | 2019-08-02 10:28 pm | Award-winning storyteller Carlyn Rhamey (The ADHD Project) is afraid… of everything. Scary movies, haunted houses, the ocean, her job, wrinkles, death, FOMO, glitter, sleepovers, cheese graters, first graders, the cover of Goosebumps novels and… her mother. ★★★★*“A talented storyteller”* – EDMONTON JOURNAL [squirrelsuit.ca](https://sites.google.com/site/theatrepublicca/) - Created: Carlyn Rhamey - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: 16+, Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedic Storytelling - Country: Hamilton, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/scaredy-cat/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Aug 24, 3:30pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417240970 | Fringe 2019: The Psychic Dynasty: The World’s Only Father-Daughter Mind-Reading Team | 2019-08-26 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-26 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:41 pm | 2019-08-02 10:28 pm | Fast-paced, funny, and totally astonishing; this real-life father-daughter team has created a knock-your-socks-off mentalism show that hooks audiences of all ages. From making impossible predictions to channeling the spirit of Johnny Cash; you’ll be treated to 60 minutes of wow-worthy, not-to-be-missed entertainment that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and leaves you wanting more. [thepsychicdynasty.com](https://www.thepsychicdynasty.com/) - Created: Phina & Joey Pipia - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Mind-Reading, Mentalism, Magic - Country: USA Watch the trailer [HERE](https://www.thepsychicdynasty.com/?wix-vod-comp-id=comp-jct69oo2#). **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-psychic-dynasty/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-psychic-dynasty/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401340531 | Maiden | 2019-08-26 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-26 | 10:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-07-14 8:37 am | The story of how Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook in charter boats, became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World in 1989. Tracy's inspirational dream was opposed on all sides: her male competitors thought an all-women crew would never make it, the chauvinistic yachting press took bets on her failure, and sponsors rejected her. But Tracy refused to give up: she remortgaged her home and bought a secondhand boat, putting everything on the line to ensure the team made it to the start line. “A ROUSING, REAL-LIFE, FEMINIST ADVENTURE TALE!” --Hollywood Reporter “Tautly edited and unfussily directed, it's a knuckle-whitening tale of courage and grit.” --Time Out London “An incredible story.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417586754 | Fringe 2019: 13 Dead Dreams of “Eugene” | 2019-08-27 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-27 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TU,WE,TH,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 9:00 am | 2019-08-03 9:01 am | *X-Files* meets *The Twilight Zone*… in the dark! The award-winning Off-Broadway shadow puppet folk musical! Based on a true story. A body was found and placed on display… that’s when the Dead Dreams began. WINNER: “Best Show” Orlando Fringe 2018. *“Superb storytelling”* – **FRONT ROW CENTER NYC** *“Wizard-like shadow and flashlight effects”* **– ORLANDO WEEKLY** *“Seriously creepy fun”* **– CITYBEAT** [**theatremobile.org**](https://www.theatremobile.org) - Created: Erika Kate MacDonald and Paul Strickland - Performed: Erika Kate MacDonald and Paul Strickland - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Violence - Genre: Shadow Horror Play - Country: Cincinnatti, USA **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/13-dead-dreams-of-eugene/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Theatre Mobile is 13-time Best of Fest winners Paul Strickland and Erika Kate MacDonald. This is their first time at the Victoria Fringe. Since 2014 they have toured together with shows such as Ain’t True & Uncle False (5 stars Winnipeg Free Press), Tales Too Tall for Trailers (5 stars Edmonton Sun) and Papa Squat (5 stars CBC). Last year, Erika’s shadow puppet adaptation of Carnival of the Animals was featured at the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, Paul’s tall tales were featured at the National Storytelling Festival in Tennessee, and Paul and Erika performed 13 Dead Dreams of “Eugene” Off-Broadway. **Credits** Written and Performed by: Paul Strickland and Erika Kate MacDonald Puppet Design by: Erika Kate MacDonald Sound Design and Music by: Paul Strickland **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 415277389 | Drop-In: Opus Victoria’s Drink & Draw | 2019-08-27 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-27 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Monthly on the last Tuesday until October 30, 2019 | 2019-10-30 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191030T065959Z;BYDAY=-1TU | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:23 am | Opus Victoria is partnering with Philips Brewery to bring you a night of great beer and drawing! Located in the Philips Brewing & Malt Co’s tasting room, Opus Victoria will be bringing the basics you need, but feel free to bring your own. This event is a free drop in – so no need to register! <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/opus-victorias-drink-draw-2019-08-27/> <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/opus-victorias-drink-draw-2019-09-24/> <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/opus-victorias-drink-draw-2019-10-29/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 417580026 | Fringe 2019: False Prophets | 2019-08-27 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-27 | 6:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TU,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:44 am | 2019-08-03 8:45 am | “Woe to you, when all men speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.” (Luke 6:16) “I’m stanky rich. Imma die tryin’ to spend this bitch.” (50 Cent) Jeff Leard takes aim at the super rich in this brand new capitalist satire. ★★★★★ – **EDMONTON JOURNAL** ★ ★ ★★★ – **CALGARY HERALD** [**jeffleardcomedy.com**](https://www.jeffleardcomedy.com) - Created: Jeff Leard - Performed: Jeff Leard - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: Adults Only: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Satire, Monologue - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/false-profits/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 431406247 | 📽️ The Art of Self-Defense | 2019-08-27 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-27 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 10:56 am | Mild-mannered Casey (Jesse Eisenberg, *The Social Network* (2010)) embarks on a darkly absurd journey to uncover his inner brute at a local karate studio, and vows a new life of extreme masculinity and violence all in the name of self-defense. Certified Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com “The satire is a spinning wheel kick I didn’t see coming. Black belts all around.” Brad Wheeler, The Globe and Mail $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-art-of-self-defense/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417583054 | Fringe 2019: Crazy for Dick Tricks: A Dirk Darrow Investigation | 2019-08-27 | 5:45 pm | 2019-08-27 | 6:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:50 am | ALL NEW, from Tim Motley… Winner of 13 Fringe Festival Awards! ★ ★ ★★★ “Incredible” – **EDMONTON JOURNAL** ★ ★ ★★★ “A master of his craft” – **TWO HUNGRY BLOKES** Five characters, five mind-blowing magic tricks! Help this hilarious psychic detective as he hunts a murderer in a 1930s mental hospital, where he interrogates the colourful new characters trapped inside. [**dirkdarrow.com**](http://dirkdarrow.com) - Created: Tim Motley - Performed: Tim Motley - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy Magic Noir - Country: Adelaide, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/crazy-for-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/crazy-for-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Philadelphia native Tim Motley has performed professionally in 47 countries, as a comedian, a mentalist, a magician, an actor, a radio show host, and a variety performer. He is most well known from his hit shows “Dirk Darrow: NCSSI”, “2 Ruby Knockers, 1 Jaded Dick”, “Prohibition”, and “6 Quick Dick Tricks”. In these, Tim plays his signature character Dirk Darrow, a film-noir detective with some cool tricks of the trade that happen to sometimes resemble feats of magic and mentalism. He has created and toured internationally 9 completely different shows to date. [Review – Edmonton Journal | ](http://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/festivals/fringe-review-6-quick-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation)[Review – Showbill ](http://www.victoria.showbill.ca/6-quick-dick-tricks-2016/) | [Review – Two Hungry Blokes](https://twohungryblokes.com/2016/08/28/victoria-fringe-festival-2016-dirk-darrow-returns-for-6-quick-dick-tricks/) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417585703 | Fringe 2019: 5-Step Guide to Being German 2.0 | 2019-08-27 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-27 | 7:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TU,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:56 am | 2019-08-03 8:57 am | Wanna be German? Of course you do. And now German comedian Paco Erhard teaches you how. Sold out worldwide, the 2018 hit show returns, updated and improved. You will laugh. If you want. Zis is not an order. ★★★★★ – EDINBURGH GUIDE. ★★★★★ *“hilarious”* – BROADWAY BABY. *“Genius”* – NATIONAL POST. Fringe World Best Comedy Nominee 2013. Pick of the Fringe, Vancouver 2018. [germancomedy.com](http://www.germancomedy.com/) - Created: Paco Erhard - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Stand-up Comedy - Country: Berlin, Germany **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/5step-guide-to-being-german-2/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/5step-guide-to-being-german-2/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Paco Erhard is German, but he has other problems too. Best known for explaining the Germans through humor for BBC, Irish Times and in his 5-Step Guide to Being German, Paco has performed comedy around the world, in English, Spanish, and German. A world traveller since he hitchhiked out of his native Germany in 2001, Paco delivers cultural observations and irreverent social satire with mischievous charm. Considered “one of the best cultural comedians in the world” (Rip It Up, Australia), he has been a Fringe World Best Comedy nominee and won Vancouver’s Pick of the Fringe Award in 2018. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 435643660 | "Understanding Non-Suicidal Self Injury" | 2019-08-27 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-27 | 8:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-24 6:04 pm | **Join us for an In-Person Presentation** This presentation will cover a working definition of NSSI and how itisdifferent from suicidal gestures and behaviours. We will explore why people engage in NSSI, and how to offer support from a harm reduction approach. **Topic Presenters:** Lux Welsh, Foundry Peer Support Worker Rosalie Fralick, Foundry Youth Outreach Worker Corie Aarsen, Youth Employment Outreach Coordinator **FREE OF CHARGE** Please RSVP by email: <lisa.tate@familysmart.ca> |
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| 417584629 | Fringe 2019: The Ballad of Frank Allen | 2019-08-27 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-27 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TU,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:53 am | 2019-08-03 8:54 am | From the bizarre mind of Aussie Fringe-favourite Shane Adamczak (Zack Adams, Trampoline) comes an award-winning sci-fi buddy-comedy about a tiny man who lives in another man’s beard. WINNER – JUST FOR LAUGHS AWARD (Best Comedy) – Montreal Fringe 2017 ★★★★★ *“Brilliantly written… wildly funny performances… hilarious songs”* – GLOBAL NEWS [weepingspoon.com](https://weepingspoon.com/) - Created: S. Adamczak - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Comedy - Country: Perth, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-ballad-of-frank-allen/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-ballad-of-frank-allen/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Weeping Spoon Productions is an international multi-award winning independent theatre company based in Perth, Western Australia. Co-founded by a group of professionally trained actors, Weeping Spoon Productions has become one of the most prolific theatre companies in Perth. Weeping Spoon’s ongoing mission is to create challenging, exciting and innovative works for production in Western Australia and tour these productions throughout Australia and Overseas. **Credits** Written/Directed by Shane Adamczak starring Shane Adamczak and Al Lafrance **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
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| 417306096 | Fringe 2019: Man Cave: A One-Man Sci-Fi Climate Change Tragicomedy! | 2019-08-27 | 6:15 pm | 2019-08-27 | 7:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TU,WE,TH,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:55 pm | 2019-08-02 10:28 pm | Whoops, Apocalypse! Hanging on by a thread, at the tail end of climate change, the last man on Earth broadcasts to whatever Klingons, Vulcans or Tralfamadorians might still be out there! *“Cathartic…” “Electrifying…” “Haunting!” “A lot more swagger and humor than the former vice president could ever manage!”* – ORLANDO SENTINEL [timmooneyrep.com](http://timmooneyrep.com/) - Created: Timothy Mooney - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 50 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Solo Sci-Fi Tragicomedy - Country: Buffalo Grove, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/man-cave/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/man-cave/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Timothy Mooney’s “Man Cave,” a one-man sci-fi climate change tragicomedy, is turning people on to the urgent challenges of climate change. Over seventeen years of touring, one-man plays such as “Molière than Thou,” “Lot o’ Shakespeare,” “Shakespeare’s Histories,” “Breakneck Hamlet” and “Breakneck Julius Caesar” have won a whole new generation of students over to classical theatre! Tim’s new rhyming versions of Molière’s plays have been published by Playscripts, and Stage Rights, and his acting textbook, “Acting at the Speed of Life” along with “The Big Book of Moliere Monologues” are being used by high schools and colleges. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417573383 | Fringe 2019: How I Murdered My Mother | 2019-08-27 | 6:15 pm | 2019-08-27 | 7:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=TU,WE,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:26 am | 2019-08-03 8:41 am | What’s the difference between dying “properly” & dying with Alzheimer’s? Dying like a man or a lady? Dying while loved or…? Using humour & horror this new one-man show tells how Gerald & husband tended the final five years of Gerald’s parents. You may die laughing? [tomosuruplayers.com/how-i-murdered-my-mother](https://www.tomosuruplayers.com/how-i-murdered-my-mother) - Created: Gerald Williams - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Storytelling, Drama, Comedy - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-i-murdered-my-mother/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-i-murdered-my-mother/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Tomo Suru is a bad translation of Japanese meaning “Be With Friends.” Founded by Shigeru Matsubara the company works with people in a supportive environment for good stories well told. Varied performances have included the musical Cabaret, the play Year of Magical Thinking, as well as new works. With over 30 nominations and awards for their work Tomo Suru is happy to present this funny touching show about death. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417188821 | Fringe 2019: GRL PWR: A Musical History of 90s Girl Group Feminism | 2019-08-27 | 6:45 pm | 2019-08-27 | 7:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:12 pm | 2019-08-02 10:28 pm | I’ll tell you what I want — what I really really want! What I really want is — GRL PWR! The campy, historical, musical lecture of your dreams! If you’re a fan of TLC, Spice Girls, and Destiny’s Child or if you owned xxtra lowrise jeans and/or chunky platforms, or if you believe that womxn are people — this is the show for you! - Created: Sadie Evans & Emilee Nimetz - Performed: Emilee Nimetz, Ingrid Moore, Jana Morrison, Sadie Evans, Sarah Murphy - Advance price: Regular $11 s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 55mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language - Genre: Feminist Musical Lecture - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/grl-pwr/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/grl-pwr/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Based in Victoria, BC, Salty Broad Productions is a female-driven theatre company focused on immersive theatre experiences that showcase queer and female artists. **Credits** Written/ Created by Sadie Evans & Emilee Nimetz Cast: Emilee Nimetz, Ingrid Moore, Jana Morrison, Sadie Evans, Sarah Murphy **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
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| 401340532 | 📽️ Artifishal | 2019-08-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-27 | 8:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-14 9:09 am | Special Event! Aaron Hill from Watershed Watch Salmon Society will present the film! Pacific salmon is a cultural talisman for First Nations peoples, a staple food not just for humans but for eagles and bear, and a fundamental part in sustaining biodiversity along rivers and stream. We’ve known these things for decades, and politicians and scientists have made efforts to ensure the future and security of the salmon even as we have dammed and polluted our largest waterways. Somehow though, we’re still making things worse. Artifishal is a film about people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. It explores wild salmon’s slide toward extinction, threats posed by fish hatcheries and fish farms, and our continued loss of faith in nature. –Vancouver International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 426591441 | 📽️ Cold Case Hammarskjold | 2019-08-27 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-27 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 9:04 am | Mads Brügger (*The Ambassador* (2011)) applies his own brand of gonzo journalism and seeks the truth in his latest documentary about “the world’s biggest murder mystery or the world’s most idiotic conspiracy theory”—the suspicious death of the UN Secretary General in 1961. Winner of Best Director in the World Cinema – Documentary selection at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. “\[Mads\] Brügger has crafted something entertaining, chilling and totally captivating…” Ethan Sills, *New Zealand Herald* $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cold-case-hammarskjold/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417249665 | Fringe 2019: 🏳️🌈 LUB DUB | 2019-08-27 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-27 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:03 pm | 2019-08-02 10:29 pm | A variety show for the marginalized, angry, unseen. *LUB DUB* is unapologetic, political, fiercely entertaining. Centering experiences of Black, Filipino, Queer, disabled, low income folks, *LUB DUB* invites you to celebrate, collaborate, and smash white supremacy. *“I left feeling recharged…I made monkey sounds and put pepper up my nose, but I didn’t feel pressured to do it”* – **APT 613** - Created: Monica Ogden, KP Productions, Tony Adams - Performed: Monica Ogden, KP Productions, Tony Adams - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Variety, Protest, Experimental - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lub-dub/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lub-dub/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Tues Aug 27 – 7:45pm show is a Relaxed Performance. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Sat Aug 31 – 4:45pm. **About the artist/company** Monica Ogden, KP, (the artist formerly known as Ann-Bernice Thomas) and Tony Adams together make up Rage Sweater Theatre Productions. We are an unapologetically loud, QT2IBPOC, non-binary, disabled, theatre company, whose work focuses on socio-political activism, and sharing the stories that deserve to be told. We mix storytelling, stand-up comedy, movement, and song, to showcase our stories, as well as bring the audience together in our practice of being together. [Apartment 613 Review](https://apt613.ca/fringe-review-lub-dub/) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417171125 | Fringe 2019: TravelTheatrics | 2019-08-27 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-27 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:30 pm | 2019-08-02 10:29 pm | 1 Woman. 18 Characters. Watch 6 TRUE travel stories enacted from across the globe. WINNER Jester’s Cap Award – Calgary Fringe 2016. *“A remarkable presence on stage”-*CBC *“I never wanted the show to end. Barnes is as astonishing a solo performer as they come”* – TWO CENTS & TWO PENCE “*A stage presence like none I have ever seen.”* – THE MARBLE VICTORIA [kearabarnes.com](https://kearabarnes.com/)**[](https://kearabarnes.com/)** - Created: Keara Barnes - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 14+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Theatrical Storytelling - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/traveltheatrics/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Keara Barnes is an award winning actor from Vancouver, B.C. She holds a BFA in Theatre from The University of Victoria and studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Also a writer/producer, Keara is the creator/performer behind two critically acclaimed solo shows: ALMOST A STEPMOM ( 2017 Vancouver Celticfest \*SOLD OUT RUN\*, 2017 Vancouver Fringe \*SOLD OUT RUN\* 2016 Calgary Fringe \*WINNER\* Jester’s Cap Award, 2015 Victoria Fringe) and TRAVELTHEATRICS (2018 Winnipeg Fringe, 2018 Vancouver Fringe). TRAVELTHEATRICS was most recently one of three international plays selected for the 2019 Suncor Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work at Lunchbox Theatre, the top noon hour theatre company in the word. Keara has travelled to 34 countries, has over 50 stage/screen/voice over credits and is delighted to be bringing TravelTheatrics to her alma mater city of Victoria. **Credits** Writer/Performer: Keara Barnes Director: Melissa Oei Sound Designer: CJ McGillivray Lighting Consultant: Jono Kim **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417155619 | Fringe 2019: Falstaff | 2019-08-27 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-27 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:57 pm | 2019-08-02 10:29 pm | “Jack” takes us into battles, bedrooms and bars in Clayton Jevne’s one-actor adaptation of Robert Nye’s Guardian Prize-winning biographical novel. Nye’s anti-hero is a comical yet poignant combination of Shakespeare’s self-absorbed buffoon and the actual historic figure of Sir John Fastolf (Shakespeare’s original inspiration). *“Amazing… wonderful story teller”* – CBC. *“Masterful… Sympathetic, without losing his bawdy edge.”* – Monday Magazine - Created: Clayton Jevne, adapted from the novel by Robert Nye - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: Adults Only: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedic/Dramatic Monologue **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/falstaff/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/falstaff/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Clayton Jevne has been the Artistic Director of Theatre Inconnu since 1978. His solo shows have toured in six countries. He has performed periodically at Fringe festivals across North America (and in Scotland) since 1985. Clayton has also been directly involved in over 130 Theatre Inconnu productions in one capacity or another: actor, director, designer, and general manager. Highlights include performances at the United Solo Festival (New York City), Festival de Sinaloa (Mexico), and the Aberdeen Alternative Arts Festival (Scotland). For the past 10 years Clayton has also taught in the UVic Theatre Department (where he received his PhD). **Credits** Actor: Clayton Jevne Director: Clayton Jevne Costume: Margaret McKea **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417177739 | Fringe 2019: Mel Malarky Gets The Bum’s Rush | 2019-08-27 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-27 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:43 pm | 2019-08-02 10:29 pm | Travel back to 1931 and join us for this bodacious vaudeville show about Mel Malarkey’s last night in her theatre. Award winning spoken word artist and musician, Charlie Petch, marries poetry, original music and theatre in this hilarious and heartbreaking performance. Donkeys! Gigolos! The Musical Saw! Find out why ELECTRIC CITY MAGAZINE called it *“The Best of 2017*” [charliecpetch.com/mel-malarkey.htm](http://www.charliecpetch.com/)**[](http://www.charliecpetch.com/)** - Created: Charlie Petch - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 14+: Mature Content, Adult themes - Genre: Tragicomedy & Performance Poetry - Country: Toronto, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/mel-malarky/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Charlie C Petch is an award winning playwright, spoken word artist, haiku deathmaster, host and musical saw player. Petch is touring “Mel Malarkey Gets the Bum’s Rush” which got “Best of 2017” from Electric City Magazine for the radio play accompanying album “Odes & Acts”. They have published books with Wordpress and LyricalMyrical and poems with Descant, The Toronto Quarterly, Matrix and Oratorealis journals. Petch is the creative director of “Hot Damn It’s A Queer Slam” a multi-city touring poetry slam series. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416874789 | Fringe 2019: how to pull your heart out through your throat | 2019-08-27 | 8:15 pm | 2019-08-27 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:32 am | 2019-08-02 10:30 pm | In a dark vat, three creatures steeped in tar struggle to create themselves. Does their need for validation keep them from being seen? A collision of theatre, dance, poetry (and more!), Impulse Theatre’s magically visceral “how-to” guide will leave you asking: What does my heart really want to say? [impulsetheatre.ca](http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/) - Created: Impulse Theatre - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes, Strobe Effects, Fog or Haze - Genre: Interdisciplinary Theatre Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/14), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-pull-your-heart/> **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Impulse Theatre has been creating and producing work in Victoria since 2010. Premiering more than fifteen new works since the company’s inception, Impulse has become a vital and prolific contemporary voice in Victoria’s theatre community. They have produced new works on their own and been presented by such companies as Theatre SKAM’s SKAMpede, the Belfry Theatre’s SPARK Festival, and Upintheair’s rEvolver Theatre Festival in Vancouver. In 2016, they presented the world premiere of their new solo show ana at Intrepid Theatre’s Uno Fest after a final workshop in Toronto at the nationally acclaimed Videofag. When they’re not busy expanding their roster of shows, Impulse Theatre presents the Peek-Show as a regular series, as well as an expanded Peek Fest. **Credits** Director: Andrew Barrett Performers: Chase Hiebert, Julie Mombourquette, and Rachel Levy Stage Manager: Veronica Harland Lighting Designer: Emma Dickerson **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416156838 | Free Fringe Preview #2 2019 | 2019-08-27 | 9:30 pm | 2019-08-27 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 11:01 am | 2019-08-02 8:21 am | Get ready for a second preview at Venue 3 with all-new shows arriving in the second week of the Fringe! It’s worth staying up late on a school night to get a 2-minute sneak peek at 13+ brand-new shows and plan your second week of Fringe-ing. Hosted by local improviser Nicole Malcolm and drag queen Woofie Goldberg. Door price: Free with your Fringe Button Rating: PG 14+: Coarse language, adult themes <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/fringe-preview-2-2019/> **Accessibility** The Metro Studio is wheelchair accessible. ASL interpretation will be provided, and priority seating is available. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 425636635 | The Get Down Comedy Jam | 2019-08-27 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-28 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 7:42 am | This month we have Evan Mumford returning to host and the always hilarious Dan Duvall closing the show. Shafts and Race Rocks on special. $5 Line up MJ Bourque Keith Williams Morgan Cranny Max Bank-Jaffe Rosa Graham Ryan Bangma Shane Priestley[](https://www.facebook.com/shane.priestley) <https://www.facebook.com/events/968977773440124/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 434533931 | 🐾 The Pet Café | 2019-08-28 | 2:30 pm | 2019-08-28 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-23 10:27 am | (Pets & Tea & Coffee & Cookies) Missing your pet? Stressed about school? Looking to connect with others? Come to the Chapel to love-up some animals! Because animals don’t care about your school marks or how messy your room is…They just want to be friends. UVIC Multifaith Chapel Every Wednesday from 2:30 - 4pm A program offered by the Anglican Campus Ministry, UVic Multifaith Services, and Pacific Animal Therapy Society. For more information contact Ruth Dantzer, the Anglican Chaplain, <anglican@uvic.ca>. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 431406329 | 📽️ The Art of Self-Defense | 2019-08-28 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-28 | 6:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 10:56 am | Mild-mannered Casey (Jesse Eisenberg, *The Social Network* (2010)) embarks on a darkly absurd journey to uncover his inner brute at a local karate studio, and vows a new life of extreme masculinity and violence all in the name of self-defense. Certified Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com “The satire is a spinning wheel kick I didn’t see coming. Black belts all around.” Brad Wheeler, The Globe and Mail $11.43 19+ Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-art-of-self-defense/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 363540801 | Picnic in the Gardens | 2019-08-28 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-28 | 8:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-29 10:23 am | The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you. The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games – it will be a wonderful evening. <https://hcp.ca/event/may-picnic-night-2/> If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a **Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles**. Classes run from **5:30pm – 7:30pm**. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot – 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group. Volunteer with The HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 431887508 | Community Leadership Development Program Information Session | 2019-08-28 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-28 | 6:15 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:22 pm | Are you ready for a challenging program to STEP UP your leadership development? Are you ready to learn new tools and gain confidence in yourself as a leader? Are you ready to meet the local influencers to grow your network and create collaborative relationships? It is time for the Community Leadership Development Program. Leadership Victoria is about to launch it's 19th program with some exciting activities to grow your leadership capacity. Need more information? Join us on August 28th 2019 to learn more. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 417245841 | Fringe 2019: Nevermore | 2019-08-28 | 5:45 pm | 2019-08-28 | 7:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:52 pm | 2019-08-02 10:30 pm | Edgar Allan Poe lies unconscious in a gutter, dreaming of the women who shaped his life. But in the morning will he wake to dawn, or eternal darkness? From the creative team behind *The Boy in the Chrysalis* (2018 Pick-of-the-Fringe Winner), *Nevermore* transforms the works of Poe into haunting melodies about love, loss, and gothic longing. **[hapaxtheatre.com](http://hapaxtheatre.com) #yyjnevermore** - Created: Music Matt Conner, Book Grace Barnes (based on Edgar Allan Poe’s writing) - Advance price: Regular $11 s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 90mins - Rating: PG12+, contains haze - Genre: Musical Theatre - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/nevermore/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** hapax theatre was founded in 2014 by Fringe veterans Heather Jarvie and Chad Laidlaw. Their focus is on interesting stories told in interesting ways, and providing opportunities to emerging local artists. Heather was the guest producer for the 2015 Victoria Fringe Festival, has been a Front of House Manager numerous times, and has an extensive background in music and dance. Chad is a Stage Manager and Lighting Designer, and has been working in theatre for the last 20 years. **Credits** Director – Heather Jarvie Music Director – Jeff Poynter Asst. Music Director – Maia Copley Lighting Designer – Emma Dickerson Stage Manager – Taylor Guidotti Production Manager – Chad Laidlaw Poe – Elliott James Mother – Sasha Moriarty-Schieven Muddy – Keeley Teuber Elmira – Lara Hamburg Virginia – Abby Corpus The Whore – Ingrid Moore **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417182471 | Fringe 2019: Timeline for Homo Sapiens | 2019-08-28 | 5:45 pm | 2019-08-28 | 6:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:57 pm | 2019-08-02 10:30 pm | A T-EDGE TALK! A talk with edge. An irreverent non-academic intellectual redneck perspective, exploration of Prehistory. Freeman the Handyman, “street polymath,” takes on a host of subjects from evolutionary biology, plate tectonics, archaeology, anthropology and more. Awareness peddling…with crass class. A debut presentation from a local handyman. Fact resistant humans welcomed! [**timelineforhomosapiens.com**](https://timelineforhomosapiens.com) - Created: Cameron MacCuspic/Freeman the Handyman~street polymath - Performed: Cameron MacCuspic - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: Adults only: Coarse language - Genre: Monologue - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/timeline-for-homo-sapiens/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Timeline for Homo Sapiens – presented by Freeman the Handyman, street polymath; Cameron MacCuspic is a local renovation contractor, who should have been a scientist. A debut presentation with a focus on US and the time before writing, Prehistory. A T-eDge Talk…a talk with “Edge!”. Crass class, awareness peddling with an intellectual redneck host. Irreverent dialogue versus stuffy dull academic speak, will be used to cover evolution, plate tectonics, our African story, Paleolithic art, Glaciations, our steps into the America’s story and more. A “unique” type of show. **Credits** One man show. (Cameron MacCuspic) One helper. (Kelsey MacCuspic) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417232953 | Fringe 2019: Diagnose This! Tales of a Medical Actor | 2019-08-28 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-28 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:23 pm | 2019-08-02 10:30 pm | When an improv comedian plays patient for medical students, what results is a hilarious and moving view into the world of healthcare. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you cry, it’ll make you cringe, and it’ll make you say “F\*\*\* THE SYSTEM!” Contains strong opinions about the U.S. and blunt talk about lady parts. [DonnaKaySpeaks.com](http://donnakayspeaks.com/) - Created: Donna Kay Yarborough - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: Adults Only: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Storytelling, Solo - Country: Portland, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/diagnose-this/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/diagnose-this/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Donna Kay Yarborough (The Famous Haydell Sisters, Shenatra!) has done stuff…a lot of stuff. Comedy, music, interactive theater, theater-theater, film, voice acting–you name it. She is passionate about creating theatre with true connection and heart, and “…can whip of a sense of fun, keeping the crowd under her spell”. (Orlando Sentinel) Donna currently resides as a “Texpat” in Portland OR and takes too many cute animal pictures. Follow her exploits at DonnaKaySpeaks.com @DonnaKaySpeaks **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417306305 | Fringe 2019: Ingenue: Deanna Durbin, Judy Garland and the Golden Age of Hollywood | 2019-08-28 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-28 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:59 pm | 2019-08-02 10:30 pm | Judy Garland is an icon, loved in The Wizard of Oz. But in the 1930s, Deanna Durbin was a much bigger star. Ingenue tells the true tale of the lifelong friendship – and rivalry – of these two Hollywood idols. *“An unforgettable delight”* – CBC; *“Gall has whipped up a fizzy mix of history, personality and musicality in this charming show!”* – ORLANDO SENTINEL [melaniegall.com](https://www.melaniegall.com/) - Created: Melanie Gall - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Historic Musical Cabaret - Country: Edmonton, AB **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/ingenue/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/ingenue/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Melanie Gall is an internationally-acclaimed vocalist. She has performed in Africa, South America, Asia and the Caribbean. She has sung Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, and recently performed a Vera Lynn concert for the Jazz series at Royal Albert Hall. Melanie has written and internationally toured several award-winning solo shows. These include: ‘Piaf and Brel: The Impossible Concert’ about French chanteuse Edith Piaf, ‘Opera Mouse’, a children’s introduction to opera, ‘Red Hot Mama: A Sophie Tucker Cabaret’, and two shows: ‘More Power to Your Knitting, Nell!’ and ‘A Stitch in Time’, featuring ‘lost’ knitting music from WWI and WWII. **Credits** Melanie Gall (writer/performer) Voiceover talents: Shelby Bond, Chris Hart, Bridget Hart, Karen Gall Musicians (recorded music): Bennett Paster, Jim Whitney **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417294362 | Fringe 2019: In Ireland We Rented A Car From Criminals | 2019-08-28 | 6:15 pm | 2019-08-28 | 7:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:48 pm | 2019-08-02 10:31 pm | In the famine graveyards of County Clare, Tom and Mary search for their Irish ancestors with Aidan’s voice harping in their heads: “Keep to the left. Don’t hurt the car.” Back at the car-rental kiosk, Aidan and his helpers wait for them to drive off the wrong side of the road. Comedy, drama, sex, blarney, and Irish drinking songs. [lauren-allen.net](http://lauren-allen.net/) - Created: Rod Macpherson - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All Ages: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy/Drama - Country: Saskatoon, Sk **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/in-ireland-we-rented/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/in-ireland-we-rented/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Playing Calgary and Saskatoon the same week! Dumb Ax productions won the CAFF lottery to tour In Ireland We Rented a Car from Criminals to fringe festivals in Toronto, Kingston, Calgary Edmonton, Victoria and Vancouver. A late withdrawal got the same show a spot in the Saskatoon Fringe — with a new cast. **Credits** Starring: Lauren Allen and Nathan Coppens Directed by: Andrew Johnston Written by: Rod Macpherson Sound : Mike Klein Stage manager: Lauren Allen **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417136449 | Fringe 2019: How to Be a Super-Frinjer™ | 2019-08-28 | 6:30 pm | 2019-08-28 | 7:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:13 pm | 2019-08-02 10:31 pm | Do you like the Fringe? Do you like to be super? Join Fringe expert and self-proclaimed Super-Frinjer™ Wilhelm as he shares his extensive knowledge, and provides helpful tips to get the most out of your Fringe experience. You, too, can be a Super-Frinjer™! Also, check out Wilhelm’s Facebook page! [**facebook.com/23Wilhelm**](https://www.facebook.com/23Wilhelm) - Created: Chris Gabel - Performed: Chris Gabel - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 45mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/6), purchased over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-be-a-super-frinjer/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-be-a-super-frinjer/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Chris Gabel is a comedian, improviser, and actor who has been performing in and around Victoria for the past 15 years. He is an original member of Paper Street Theatre, and has performed with Atomic Vaudeville, Launch Pad Theatre, Theatre SKAM, and Theatre Inconnu. **Credits** Created by Chris Gabel Special Thanks to Candace Woodland, Dave Morris, and Sebastian Woodland. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416963663 | Fringe 2019: The Rage Trials | 2019-08-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-28 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until September 1, 2019 | 2019-08-29 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190901T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:36 am | - Created: Emma Leck - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Violence - Genre: Ensemble Drama A random committee of teenagers must decide if anger is beneficial or if it should be stricken from human consciousness. Their decision will last 100 years. *“Whatever Theatre SKAM touches seems to turn to theatrical gold.”* – NOW. “*Current, confrontational …provocative.”* – VICTORIA NEWS. By Emma Leck – 2018 WINNIPEG FRINGE NEW PLAY PRIZE winner (*Drops in a Broken Fountain*). skam.ca/ragetrials Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/9), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-rage-trials/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Theatre SKAM has built a solid reputation as creators of innovative site-specific work and intimate elegant theatre. Known for our sense of fun, SKAM was formed in 1995 with a mission to create theatre that is innovative and entertaining, and above all – never boring. **Credits** **Creative Team:** Mikaela Haeusser (Director) Ariel Glidden (Stage Manager) Logan Swain (Production Manager) Emma Leck (Playwright) Kathleen Greenfield (Producer) Matthew Payne (Artistic Producer) Kate Wallace (Operations Manager) **Cast:** Atticus Cohen-Yelle Emily Bourbeau Finn Kelly Frankie Wilson Grace Martin Isabel Moffitt Rachel Hansen **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 401340533 | 📽️ Marianne & Leonard | 2019-08-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-28 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-14 9:09 am | The history between filmmaker and subject is prominent in the latest from Nick Broomfield, veteran documentarian of musicians that include Kurt Cobain and Whitney Houston. He turns here to the life of the legendary Leonard Cohen, but there’s a unique angle. The director was close to Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, even appearing in some of the archival footage in the film. It’s his most personal film to date. “Marianne & Leonard” is the story of an artist and a muse. Leonard Cohen wrote “So Long, Marianne” and “Bird on a Wire” directly about Marianne Ihlen, the woman he met at a crucial, formative age, and with whom he fell madly in love. They inspired each other on a Greek island called Hydra, a magical place to which Broomfield’s film regularly returns, and a place the filmmaker visited as a young man and spent time with Ihlen, who actually inspired him to make his first film. It was what you’d imagine the life of a young future poet would be on a Greek island—days of writing, drinking, drugs, sex, and sun. Moving to the States and transforming into a musician with the breakout success of “Suzanne,” Cohen’s star rose while Ihlen stayed in Hydra. They would have largely separate lives, but Broomfield makes the case that they remained each other’s greatest influence, deftly drawing lines from Hydra & Marianne to Leonard’s music & stardom. --RogerEbert.com “Nick Broomfield’s haunting documentary is a lovely illustration of the twists and turns of a complicated relationship.” –The Wrap “A thoughtful musing on the passing of time, of lovers past and gone, of a bygone era of hopes and dreams” --Little White Lies UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417151295 | Fringe 2019: 📈 Dressing for Cancer | 2019-08-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-28 | 8:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:50 pm | 2019-08-02 10:31 pm | Cancer is a b\*tch…but you can still have fun kicking its ass! This inspiring, true story of a local woman, shows the humour in fighting the big “C”. From diagnosis to dealing with it, this play reveals that laughter, rhinestones, and chemotherapy can be a life saving combination. A portion of the profits will support Look Good, Feel Better; a charity which supports women dealing with breast cancer. - Created: Mitch Barnes - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy-Drama **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dressing-for-cancer/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dressing-for-cancer/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Dressing for Cancer is a truly home grown production, inspired by a Victoria woman’s story, written by a local playwright, and performed by actors with an extensive history in Victoria’s theatre community. The five person cast is comprised of actors with extremely diverse performance backgrounds. Collectively, Kelly Vanderswan, Jo Barnes, Tenyjah Mckenna, Jon Hunwick, and Steve Eastman bring years of experience of being on stage, in movies, and in musical theatre. This is playwright/director Mitch Barnes’ first Fringe Festival productions although he has both written and performed in many productions over the years in the Victoria area. **Credits** **Director/playwright: Mitch Barnes Stage Manager: Andrea Black Props/Costumes: Karen Coverett Cast: Kelly Vanderswan, Jo Barnes, Jon Hunwick, Steve Eastman, Tenyjah Mckenna** **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417242475 | Fringe 2019: Letter to Myself | 2019-08-28 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-28 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:46 pm | 2019-08-02 10:31 pm | A comedic coming of age story of what we do when the voices in our head start arguing with each other. What happens when a conservative upbringing confronts a liberal arts career? - Created: Ryan Scramstad - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 65 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Drama - Country: Coquitlam, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/letter-to-myself/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/letter-to-myself/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Ryan likes to talk about faith, because it means so many things to so many different people. He grew up in Kamloops with a very conservative mindset, then moved with his family to Vancouver and began pursuing a liberal arts career in theatre. A professional actor of many years now, he was worked with companies like the Theatre SKAM, The Arts Club, Pacific Theatre, and Ensemble Theatre while also appearing in TV shows like Man in the High Castle and movies like the The Predator. He was also toured overseas to countries like Nepal and The Philippines. **Credits** Ryan Scramstad, Maegan Eastwood, Cathy Shields **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417577946 | Fringe 2019: How I Murdered My Mother | 2019-08-28 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-28 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:35 am | What’s the difference between dying “properly” & dying with Alzheimer’s? Dying like a man or a lady? Dying while loved or…? Using humour & horror this new one-man show tells how Gerald & husband tended the final five years of Gerald’s parents. You may die laughing? [tomosuruplayers.com/how-i-murdered-my-mother](https://www.tomosuruplayers.com/how-i-murdered-my-mother) - Created: Gerald Williams - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Storytelling, Drama, Comedy - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-i-murdered-my-mother/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-i-murdered-my-mother/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Tomo Suru is a bad translation of Japanese meaning “Be With Friends.” Founded by Shigeru Matsubara the company works with people in a supportive environment for good stories well told. Varied performances have included the musical Cabaret, the play Year of Magical Thinking, as well as new works. With over 30 nominations and awards for their work Tomo Suru is happy to present this funny touching show about death. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417586942 | Fringe 2019: 13 Dead Dreams of “Eugene” | 2019-08-28 | 8:15 pm | 2019-08-28 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 9:00 am | *X-Files* meets *The Twilight Zone*… in the dark! The award-winning Off-Broadway shadow puppet folk musical! Based on a true story. A body was found and placed on display… that’s when the Dead Dreams began. WINNER: “Best Show” Orlando Fringe 2018. *“Superb storytelling”* – **FRONT ROW CENTER NYC** *“Wizard-like shadow and flashlight effects”* **– ORLANDO WEEKLY** *“Seriously creepy fun”* **– CITYBEAT** [**theatremobile.org**](https://www.theatremobile.org) - Created: Erika Kate MacDonald and Paul Strickland - Performed: Erika Kate MacDonald and Paul Strickland - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Violence - Genre: Shadow Horror Play - Country: Cincinnatti, USA **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/13-dead-dreams-of-eugene/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Theatre Mobile is 13-time Best of Fest winners Paul Strickland and Erika Kate MacDonald. This is their first time at the Victoria Fringe. Since 2014 they have toured together with shows such as Ain’t True & Uncle False (5 stars Winnipeg Free Press), Tales Too Tall for Trailers (5 stars Edmonton Sun) and Papa Squat (5 stars CBC). Last year, Erika’s shadow puppet adaptation of Carnival of the Animals was featured at the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, Paul’s tall tales were featured at the National Storytelling Festival in Tennessee, and Paul and Erika performed 13 Dead Dreams of “Eugene” Off-Broadway. **Credits** Written and Performed by: Paul Strickland and Erika Kate MacDonald Puppet Design by: Erika Kate MacDonald Sound Design and Music by: Paul Strickland **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417239122 | Fringe 2019: Let’s Prank Call Each Other | 2019-08-28 | 8:15 pm | 2019-08-28 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:35 pm | 2019-08-02 10:32 pm | *Let’s Prank Call Each Other* is a fast-paced live-action comic book. Digital cameras are manipulated through paper dioramas to unearth miniature landscapes and twodimensional puppets as Dorn casts hand-cut silhouettes across the walls. ★★★★★ 1/2 -WINNIPEG FREE PRESS. *“…the most wonderfully whacked-out experiences.”* – ORLANDO WEEKLY [zachdorn.com](http://www.zachdorn.com/) - Created: zach dorn - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy - Country: Los Angeles, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lets-prank-call-each-other/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lets-prank-call-each-other/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** zach dorn is a theater-maker and animator. In 2016, he was selected as the inaugural Julie Taymor World Theater Fellow. He premiered Let’s Prank Call Each Other at Ars Nova in 2017. His new show, Sponge Hollow, opens at REDCAT in Downtown L.A. in July. He lives in Los Angeles. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416958503 | Fringe 2019: Personal Demon Hunter | 2019-08-28 | 8:15 pm | 2019-08-28 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:30 am | 2019-08-02 10:32 pm | *Personal Demon Hunter* is an exploration and confrontation of anxiety through a mixture of storytelling, original music, stand-up and improvised comedy. It is a cabaret which contains moments of good-natured audience interaction. Velvet Duke will use every tool in his arsenal to vanquish demons for good, including turning to you, his fans. [**thevelvetduke.wordpress.com/personal-demon-hunter**](https://thevelvetduke.wordpress.com/personal-demon-hunter) - Created: Velvet Duke - Performed: Velvet Duke - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 50mins - Rating: Adults Only - Genre: Cabaret, Storytelling, Comedy - Country: Toronto, ON Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/27), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/personal-demon-hunter/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Sat Aug 24 – 2:15pm and Thu Aug 29 – 6:15pm shows are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** VELVET WELLS Named for his smooth baritone voice, Velvet Wells is a queer black male entertainer who regularly graces many of Toronto’s stages in collaborative productions and solo stand-up acts. He is the co-founder of The Dandies and creator/producer of their long-running Holodeck Follies, an improvised Star Trek show. Velvet is also the creator of INTERSECTION, a diversity themed storytelling show, and OverDude, the improvised rock duo. **Credits** Written/Created by: Velvet Wells Production Manager: Andie Wells Stage Manager: Alan Leightizer Musical arrangement: Al Val and Jason Zinger [Digital show program](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K_KmOzLR31-euzEIgVoLIuzehPKVIzo_/view?usp=sharing) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 369785714 | 📽️ Summer Outdoor Movie Series: Top Gun | 2019-08-28 | 8:30 pm | 2019-08-28 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-06 9:12 am | 2019-08-14 9:09 am | Join us every other Wednesday this summer for some free big screen fun right here in Bullen Park! This year's flicks are: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (July 24) How to Train Your Dragon 3 (August 7) Aquaman (August 21) Top Gun (August 28)[](https://www.facebook.com/events/443369313096780/?event_time_id=443369326430112) A cash concession will be provided by the Esquimalt Lions Club. Start times will vary as the sun sets. <https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/events-listing/calendar/summer-outdoor-movies-top-gun> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 417306103 | Fringe 2019: Man Cave: A One-Man Sci-Fi Climate Change Tragicomedy! | 2019-08-28 | 8:45 pm | 2019-08-28 | 9:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:56 pm | 2019-08-02 10:32 pm | Whoops, Apocalypse! Hanging on by a thread, at the tail end of climate change, the last man on Earth broadcasts to whatever Klingons, Vulcans or Tralfamadorians might still be out there! *“Cathartic…” “Electrifying…” “Haunting!” “A lot more swagger and humor than the former vice president could ever manage!”* – ORLANDO SENTINEL [timmooneyrep.com](http://timmooneyrep.com/) - Created: Timothy Mooney - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 50 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Solo Sci-Fi Tragicomedy - Country: Buffalo Grove, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/man-cave/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/man-cave/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Timothy Mooney’s “Man Cave,” a one-man sci-fi climate change tragicomedy, is turning people on to the urgent challenges of climate change. Over seventeen years of touring, one-man plays such as “Molière than Thou,” “Lot o’ Shakespeare,” “Shakespeare’s Histories,” “Breakneck Hamlet” and “Breakneck Julius Caesar” have won a whole new generation of students over to classical theatre! Tim’s new rhyming versions of Molière’s plays have been published by Playscripts, and Stage Rights, and his acting textbook, “Acting at the Speed of Life” along with “The Big Book of Moliere Monologues” are being used by high schools and colleges. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401340534 | 📽️ Marianne & Leonard | 2019-08-28 | 9:10 pm | 2019-08-28 | 10:51 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-14 9:09 am | The history between filmmaker and subject is prominent in the latest from Nick Broomfield, veteran documentarian of musicians that include Kurt Cobain and Whitney Houston. He turns here to the life of the legendary Leonard Cohen, but there’s a unique angle. The director was close to Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, even appearing in some of the archival footage in the film. It’s his most personal film to date. “Marianne & Leonard” is the story of an artist and a muse. Leonard Cohen wrote “So Long, Marianne” and “Bird on a Wire” directly about Marianne Ihlen, the woman he met at a crucial, formative age, and with whom he fell madly in love. They inspired each other on a Greek island called Hydra, a magical place to which Broomfield’s film regularly returns, and a place the filmmaker visited as a young man and spent time with Ihlen, who actually inspired him to make his first film. It was what you’d imagine the life of a young future poet would be on a Greek island—days of writing, drinking, drugs, sex, and sun. Moving to the States and transforming into a musician with the breakout success of “Suzanne,” Cohen’s star rose while Ihlen stayed in Hydra. They would have largely separate lives, but Broomfield makes the case that they remained each other’s greatest influence, deftly drawing lines from Hydra & Marianne to Leonard’s music & stardom. --RogerEbert.com “Nick Broomfield’s haunting documentary is a lovely illustration of the twists and turns of a complicated relationship.” –The Wrap “A thoughtful musing on the passing of time, of lovers past and gone, of a bygone era of hopes and dreams” --Little White Lies UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 423476627 | Tea & Talk: Floating Food Forests – Is kelp the new kale? | 2019-08-29 | 2:30 pm | 2019-08-29 | 3:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-10 2:32 pm | 2019-08-10 2:32 pm | ### Join us every other Thursday afternoon for Tea and Talks! Museum volunteers, archival staff, and educators present unique artefacts from our collection, surrounded by discussions of maritime history and other seaworthy topics – all over a cup of tea and refreshments! *This program **FREE** with museum admission\* or membership* At a time when our terrestrial food systems are being stretched to their limit, enterprising farmers are looking to the seas for a solution. With over 10,000 edible sea plants in the ocean, these regenerative farms of the future are a novel – and delicious – way to help our food systems, economy, and climate. And don’t miss the rest of our Tea & Talk series, every other Thursday at 2:30! <http://mmbc.bc.ca/events/> \***Museum Admission:** **Adult** – $10.00 **Senior/Student** – $8.00 **Youth (12-17)** – $5.00 **Child (under 12)** – Free **Volunteer with the MMBC:** [**https://mmbc.bc.ca/volunteer**](https://mmbc.bc.ca/volunteer) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 439300261 | 📣 Workshop #1: Screen-Printing for Workplace Justice | 2019-08-29 | 3:00 pm | 2019-08-29 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-28 9:48 am |  The Retail Action Network is printing some rad new t-shirts and tote bags and we are inviting you to join us in the learning and making process! Emily Thiessen will be leading this interactive screen-printing workshop, beginning with a short demonstration of the screen-printing process and followed by hands-on learning as a team. In addition to sharing-skills, participants will be helping us to create fundraiser merch by printing 3 cool new designs on t-shirts and patches (that will be sewn onto reusable shopping bags at a future art build). Participants are invited to bring their own blank t-shirt or other item to print and take home with them after the workshop. This is a great way to support the fight for workplace justice while also learning a new skill, having fun, and making a political and fashionable statement piece to add to your wardrobe! Space is limited, so please RSVP in advance. If this timing doesn't work for you, don't worry! This event is part of a 3 part series which will take place throughout August and September (one on a weekend and one on a weekday evening). To RSVP or for more information please email outreach@RetailAction.ca Looking forward to seeing you there! Event Details: This is a by-donation all-ages event; all are welcome to attend. Bus tickets will be available at the door. Accessibility: • wheelchair accessible space. • two single-stall, wheelchair accessible gender-inclusive bathrooms available, one on the lower level and one on the upper. \-- how to get to there: -- fernwood community centre, 1240 gladstone ave: bc transit routes #22 \[fernwood ave\], #2, #27, #28 \[pandora ave\], #24, #25 \[cook st\], #10 \[bay street\] \------------------------------------- This event takes place within the traditional territory of the Lkwungen peoples, today represented by the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. The Retail Action Network organizes within Lkwungen, W̱SÁNEĆ, and T'Sou-ke Territory. The displacement of Indigenous people from here and around the world, through colonialism, has historically been the backbone of capitalism and a vehicle for the extraction of resources. Working class settlers through history, displaced from their own communities, have been pawns to enforce the violence of colonialism. This process continues today. Colonialism has important and real implications for why and how we organize workers. Centuries of resistance to capitalism and colonialism have shaped today’s labour movement; we continue to learn and take direction from Indigenous led anti-colonial movements. We extend our appreciation to the Lkwungen, W̱SÁNEĆ, and T'Sou-ke peoples for the opportunity to live, work, and organize together on this territory. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 417306309 | Fringe 2019: Ingenue: Deanna Durbin, Judy Garland and the Golden Age of Hollywood | 2019-08-29 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-29 | 6:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:59 pm | 2019-08-02 10:32 pm | Judy Garland is an icon, loved in The Wizard of Oz. But in the 1930s, Deanna Durbin was a much bigger star. Ingenue tells the true tale of the lifelong friendship – and rivalry – of these two Hollywood idols. *“An unforgettable delight”* – CBC; *“Gall has whipped up a fizzy mix of history, personality and musicality in this charming show!”* – ORLANDO SENTINEL [melaniegall.com](https://www.melaniegall.com/) - Created: Melanie Gall - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Historic Musical Cabaret - Country: Edmonton, AB **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/ingenue/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/ingenue/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Melanie Gall is an internationally-acclaimed vocalist. She has performed in Africa, South America, Asia and the Caribbean. She has sung Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, and recently performed a Vera Lynn concert for the Jazz series at Royal Albert Hall. Melanie has written and internationally toured several award-winning solo shows. These include: ‘Piaf and Brel: The Impossible Concert’ about French chanteuse Edith Piaf, ‘Opera Mouse’, a children’s introduction to opera, ‘Red Hot Mama: A Sophie Tucker Cabaret’, and two shows: ‘More Power to Your Knitting, Nell!’ and ‘A Stitch in Time’, featuring ‘lost’ knitting music from WWI and WWII. **Credits** Melanie Gall (writer/performer) Voiceover talents: Shelby Bond, Chris Hart, Bridget Hart, Karen Gall Musicians (recorded music): Bennett Paster, Jim Whitney **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416236975 | Fringe 2019: Into the Tango | 2019-08-29 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-29 | 6:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 1:17 pm | 2019-08-02 8:21 am | ★★★★★Award-winning dance company, PointeTango returns from Buenos Aires with INTO THE TANGO, a breathtaking new show featuring world-class dancers Erin and Alexander. With fantastic lifts, ballet on pointe and flawless Argentine tango, this is a MUST-SEE show! ~Voted FAVOURITE DANCE show, 2018 Victoria Fringe @ Metro Studio Theatre (1411 Quadra St, Victoria, BC) Thu Aug 22 – 7:15pM Fri Aug 23 – 7:15pm Sat Aug 24 – 5pm Thu Aug 29 – 5:15pm Sat Aug 31 – 12:15pm Sun Sep 1 – 7:45pm Tickets: $11 at the door or online at [intrepidtheatre.com](http://intrepidtheatre.com/) \* Everyone who attends the Fringe buys a membership button ($6) -One time purchase- Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417240293 | Fringe 2019: Leash Your Potential | 2019-08-29 | 5:15 pm | 2019-08-29 | 6:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:38 pm | 2019-08-02 10:32 pm | A Practical Guide to Corporate Survival drawing on over 15 years of experience at a Fortune 500 company, Ryan will teach you how to succeed in a modern corporate bureaucracy, where outdated notions like talent, competence and hard work are irrelevant. Topics will include: writing unreadable emails, being an effective participant in ineffective meetings, and the true meaning of the word business. [**leashyourpotential.com**](http://www.leashyourpotential.com) - Created: Ryan Gunther - Performed: Ryan Gunther - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 55mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language - Genre: Comedy - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/leash-your-potential/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Ryan Gunther is a former corporate drone, current standup comedian and future author. He grew up in Victoria but now resides in Vancouver. He has appeared in the Just For Laughs Northwest Comedy Festival, Unibrow Arts Festival, Comedy Waste Festival and in fringe festivals across the continent. He has opened for Kevin Banner, who opened for Bill Burr, who was in Black Or White with Kevin Costner, who was in JFK with Kevin Bacon. **Credits** Written & performed by Jon Bennett. Tour in collaboration with NZ-based producer A Mulled Whine. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417585034 | Fringe 2019: The Ballad of Frank Allen | 2019-08-29 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-29 | 6:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:53 am | From the bizarre mind of Aussie Fringe-favourite Shane Adamczak (Zack Adams, Trampoline) comes an award-winning sci-fi buddy-comedy about a tiny man who lives in another man’s beard. WINNER – JUST FOR LAUGHS AWARD (Best Comedy) – Montreal Fringe 2017 ★★★★★ *“Brilliantly written… wildly funny performances… hilarious songs”* – GLOBAL NEWS [weepingspoon.com](https://weepingspoon.com/) - Created: S. Adamczak - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Comedy - Country: Perth, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-ballad-of-frank-allen/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-ballad-of-frank-allen/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Weeping Spoon Productions is an international multi-award winning independent theatre company based in Perth, Western Australia. Co-founded by a group of professionally trained actors, Weeping Spoon Productions has become one of the most prolific theatre companies in Perth. Weeping Spoon’s ongoing mission is to create challenging, exciting and innovative works for production in Western Australia and tour these productions throughout Australia and Overseas. **Credits** Written/Directed by Shane Adamczak starring Shane Adamczak and Al Lafrance **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 374763322 | Oak Bay Arts & Culture Days: Community Picnic featuring the Monterey Concert Band | 2019-08-29 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-29 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-12 12:13 pm | Meet your friends, family and neighbours at the park for a community picnic with entertainment from the Monterey Concert Band playing some great tunes. Stay until the sun sets (approx.. 8pm) to take in an outdoor movie on the big screen! Food trucks will be onsite. (Movie will be selected via online poll in June). Go plastic free! We encourage everyone to bring re-useable plates, cups and cutlery to reduce waste and garbage. <https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/arts-culture/arts-culture-days> |
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| 411695049 | Creekside Concert #2 - Browning Park | 2019-08-29 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-29 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-26 5:33 pm | 2019-08-18 1:27 pm | Words [Ann-Bernice Thomas](https://www.wildwomanpoetry.com) Music by [Hale & Hearty](http://www.haleandheartymusic.com) Visit the [Facebook event page](https://www.facebook.com/events/468550807036484/) for more details. Free pedal-powered smoothies ... bring your own cup [www.creeksideconcerts.ca](http://www.creeksideconcerts.ca/) |
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| 437112219 | West Coast Swing in the Square | 2019-08-29 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-29 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-26 9:00 am | Come join BC Swing Victoria for a fabulous (and FREE) evening of fun and West Coast Swing dancing at Centennial Square! The schedule for the night will be: 6pm (sharp) there will be an intro lesson to West Coast Swing. 7 - 9pm WCS music will be provided by DJ Carolyn Gebbie. Note: For those who are familiar with the 2019 WCS Rally routine, and would like to practice performing it live prior to Sept 7, the "Hands Up” song will be played at 7:30 and 8:30pm. There will be WCS instructors on hand to answer questions about WCS or how to improve your WCS dancing. Please invite your dance friends by sharing this event! <https://www.facebook.com/events/417338985546213/> |
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| 417578905 | Fringe 2019: How I Murdered My Mother | 2019-08-29 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-29 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:38 am | What’s the difference between dying “properly” & dying with Alzheimer’s? Dying like a man or a lady? Dying while loved or…? Using humour & horror this new one-man show tells how Gerald & husband tended the final five years of Gerald’s parents. You may die laughing? [tomosuruplayers.com/how-i-murdered-my-mother](https://www.tomosuruplayers.com/how-i-murdered-my-mother) - Created: Gerald Williams - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Storytelling, Drama, Comedy - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-i-murdered-my-mother/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-i-murdered-my-mother/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Tomo Suru is a bad translation of Japanese meaning “Be With Friends.” Founded by Shigeru Matsubara the company works with people in a supportive environment for good stories well told. Varied performances have included the musical Cabaret, the play Year of Magical Thinking, as well as new works. With over 30 nominations and awards for their work Tomo Suru is happy to present this funny touching show about death. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 425946389 | 💼 A Fireside Chat with Vancouver Island's Top Cloud Accountants | 2019-08-29 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-29 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-08-13 3:14 pm | Unwind after the busy season and join us in Victoria for our first Fireside Chat! We'll be discussing a journey into the cloud with an expert panel of some of Vancouver Island's top cloud accountants. We'll dive into: - Transitioning to cloud accounting - Automation opportunities driven by technology - Process excellence in modern cloud firms - Success metrics for virtual practices ## Our Expert Panel **Fabien Gendron, CPA | Business, Tech & Tax Advisor | Duncan & Company** I joined Duncan & Co in 2016 and set out to tweak the traditional CPA firm model towards one goal: make it easier for the Duncan & Co team to make a positive impact on our clients’ lives. I work mostly with small businesses, and I rely heavily on cloud-based technology for fast processing of and access to information. Part of my initial discussions with new clients is pricing: we agree on a fixed, all-inclusive price up-front which is then paid monthly. Running the business and using technology efficiently impact the daily lives of business owners the greatest, so I put those two things front and center of our services. Tax is usually a quarterly or monthly concern, so that’s included in the package, but doesn’t tend to be the centrepiece. Those simple tweaks make the difference in the value the Duncan & Co team brings to the table. *Click [here](https://www.duncanandco.ca/meet-the-team/) to learn more about Fabien and Duncan & Company.* **Alexandra Dawes, CPA | Founder & CFO | Virtual CFO Solutions** Alexandra started her accounting career working in public practice in Victoria, BC focusing on Canadian and cross border tax. She eventually moved into a senior role with a virtual accounting firm where she found her passion in helping start-ups while completing her CPA. Since then, Alexandra founded the company, Virtual CFO Solutions, and has been helping tech start-ups and small businesses on a part-time CFO and Controller level. Her focus is on Victoria based businesses but can work with companies across Canada on a remote basis. Alexandra specializes in implementing efficient processes with cloud-based apps, preparing for financing raises, and developing forecasting tools for companies in need of strategic and financial planning. With the way the world is heading, Alexandra believes there is a huge need for modernized financial systems and processes for small businesses looking to grow and take their business to the next level. *Click [here](https://www.virtualcfo.ca/who-we-are) to learn more about Alexandra and Virtual CFO Solutions.* **Joe Collins, CPA, CA | Partner | Avalon Accounting** Joe’s enthusiasm for helping entrepreneurs achieve their dreams is written on his sleeve. This is the guy you want to have in your corner when you’re grappling with a tough decision or need a high-five for a big win. He’s also an expert on productivity and focus. *Click [here](https://www.avalonaccounting.ca/about-2) to learn more about Joe and Avalon.* Schedule 6:30 - 7:00: Networking time with drinks and light refreshments. 7:00 - 7:45: Discussion 7:45 - 8:15: Networking & drinks **Xero** is beautiful cloud-based accounting software that connects small businesses with the right numbers anytime, anywhere, on any device. For accountants and bookkeepers, Xero helps build a trusted relationship with small business clients through online collaboration. We’re proud to be helping over 1.6 million subscribers worldwide transform the way they do business. *Click [here](https://www.xero.com/ca/) to learn more about Xero.* Space is limited. So please complete the form and register today. **\*This event is intended for accountants and bookkeepers. If you own or work for a small business, please visit us [here](https://www.xero.com/ca/training/small-business/) to learn more about how Xero's online accounting software is designed to make small business easier.** <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-fireside-chat-with-vancouver-islands-top-cloud-accountants-registration-65704783777> |
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| 416958629 | Fringe 2019: Personal Demon Hunter | 2019-08-29 | 6:15 pm | 2019-08-29 | 7:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:30 am | 2019-08-02 10:32 pm | *Personal Demon Hunter* is an exploration and confrontation of anxiety through a mixture of storytelling, original music, stand-up and improvised comedy. It is a cabaret which contains moments of good-natured audience interaction. Velvet Duke will use every tool in his arsenal to vanquish demons for good, including turning to you, his fans. [**thevelvetduke.wordpress.com/personal-demon-hunter**](https://thevelvetduke.wordpress.com/personal-demon-hunter) - Created: Velvet Duke - Performed: Velvet Duke - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 50mins - Rating: Adults Only - Genre: Cabaret, Storytelling, Comedy - Country: Toronto, ON Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/27), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/personal-demon-hunter/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Sat Aug 24 – 2:15pm and Thu Aug 29 – 6:15pm shows are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** VELVET WELLS Named for his smooth baritone voice, Velvet Wells is a queer black male entertainer who regularly graces many of Toronto’s stages in collaborative productions and solo stand-up acts. He is the co-founder of The Dandies and creator/producer of their long-running Holodeck Follies, an improvised Star Trek show. Velvet is also the creator of INTERSECTION, a diversity themed storytelling show, and OverDude, the improvised rock duo. **Credits** Written/Created by: Velvet Wells Production Manager: Andie Wells Stage Manager: Alan Leightizer Musical arrangement: Al Val and Jason Zinger [Digital show program](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K_KmOzLR31-euzEIgVoLIuzehPKVIzo_/view?usp=sharing) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 435624241 | 📽️ The Thinking Garden w/ Q&A | 2019-08-29 | 6:30 pm | 2019-08-29 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-24 5:23 pm | 2019-08-24 5:23 pm | **Q&A with 2 African women featured in film** Eric Martin Pavilion Theatre, Fort and Lee August 29, 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Victoria Grandmothers for Africa and Movie Monday This is a film about resilience – three generations of older women in a village in South Africa who came together in the dying days of apartheid to create a community garden. In the midst of severe drought and political turmoil, older women with limited access to land and little political voice joined together, beyond the household, beyond their kin, to make something new. 35min 2017 Pg **Mphephu, Josephine, and Basani will be in Victoria for research meetings - and will attend this film screening followed by Q&A** *“A lovely film, rich with song and thought.* *Weaving the story of the garden with the bigger picture … renders the triumph of the women all the more important.” — Raj Patel, author of Stuffed and Starved* *"Speaks to the essence and significance of Food Sovereign communities.” —Bellise Omondi, Food Sovereignty Campaign, South Africa* <http://www.victoriagrandmothersforafrica.ca/>*[](http://www.victoriagrandmothersforafrica.ca/)* |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 431890426 | The Table | 2019-08-29 | 6:30 pm | 2019-08-29 | 9:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:25 pm | The 29th key speakers AUGUST TABLE TALK, 08/29/2019. The leading topic of the night is colourism and lateral violence. Recognizing and supporting the diverse experiences of other people of color can be hard, when we are stuck in survival mode, or caught up in our own processes.Sometimes, we harm each other without even knowing it. Let’s discuss . . The format of these events prioritize people of colour to speak their minds at The Table, and that all who attend, can hold space & witness & support this dynamic. [\#TakeASeat](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/takeaseat) . . Food provided by @naliajunigeriancuisine, space graciously provided by @openspacevic . Doors at 630pm by donation covering cost of food. Conversation starts at 7pm . . Accessibility: Open Space is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a flight of 23 stairs. The stairwell is 5 feet wide and has two large landings (5ft x 5ft). The stairs are carpeted and there are white-painted wooden handrails on either side. There are two gender inclusive washrooms, one multi-stall and one single stall with a urinal. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office \[at\] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833. . . If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to: @thisistabletalk or @parkerjohnson\_\_ or thisistabletalk@gmail.com Welcome to the Table✌🏾 |
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| 417589214 | Fringe 2019: Pippin | 2019-08-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-29 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 9:05 am | 2019-08-03 9:05 am | Multiple Tony award winning Broadway musical Pippin tells the story of one young man’s music-filled quest to find the extraordinary at war, in love and via other such conquests and adventures, only to discover that true happiness is found in those unextraordinary moments of life. This production celebrates the 20th anniversary of this youth Musical Theatre company. Family friendly. Theatre is air-conditioned/wheelchair accessible. [smus.ca](https://www.smus.ca/) DIRECTIONS & AUDIENCE ADVICE: St. Michaels University School Copeland Theatre, 3400 Richmond Rd (corner of Richmond Rd and McRae Ave). SMUS is a 10-minute drive from downtown and is easily accessible by public transit (from downtown, use #14 UVic bus). - Created: Stephen Schwartz, Roger O. Hirson and Bob Fosse - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 90 mins - Rating: All Ages - Genre: Historical Musical Theatre - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/pippin/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/pippin/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Sat Aug 31, 2pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **About the artist/company** Performed by students in the SMUS Summer Musical Theatre Summer Intensive. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 401340535 | 📽️ Marianne & Leonard | 2019-08-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-29 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-14 9:10 am | The history between filmmaker and subject is prominent in the latest from Nick Broomfield, veteran documentarian of musicians that include Kurt Cobain and Whitney Houston. He turns here to the life of the legendary Leonard Cohen, but there’s a unique angle. The director was close to Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, even appearing in some of the archival footage in the film. It’s his most personal film to date. “Marianne & Leonard” is the story of an artist and a muse. Leonard Cohen wrote “So Long, Marianne” and “Bird on a Wire” directly about Marianne Ihlen, the woman he met at a crucial, formative age, and with whom he fell madly in love. They inspired each other on a Greek island called Hydra, a magical place to which Broomfield’s film regularly returns, and a place the filmmaker visited as a young man and spent time with Ihlen, who actually inspired him to make his first film. It was what you’d imagine the life of a young future poet would be on a Greek island—days of writing, drinking, drugs, sex, and sun. Moving to the States and transforming into a musician with the breakout success of “Suzanne,” Cohen’s star rose while Ihlen stayed in Hydra. They would have largely separate lives, but Broomfield makes the case that they remained each other’s greatest influence, deftly drawing lines from Hydra & Marianne to Leonard’s music & stardom. --RogerEbert.com “Nick Broomfield’s haunting documentary is a lovely illustration of the twists and turns of a complicated relationship.” –The Wrap “A thoughtful musing on the passing of time, of lovers past and gone, of a bygone era of hopes and dreams” --Little White Lies UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 417306107 | Fringe 2019: Man Cave: A One-Man Sci-Fi Climate Change Tragicomedy! | 2019-08-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-29 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:56 pm | 2019-08-02 10:33 pm | Whoops, Apocalypse! Hanging on by a thread, at the tail end of climate change, the last man on Earth broadcasts to whatever Klingons, Vulcans or Tralfamadorians might still be out there! *“Cathartic…” “Electrifying…” “Haunting!” “A lot more swagger and humor than the former vice president could ever manage!”* – ORLANDO SENTINEL [timmooneyrep.com](http://timmooneyrep.com/) - Created: Timothy Mooney - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 50 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Solo Sci-Fi Tragicomedy - Country: Buffalo Grove, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/man-cave/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/man-cave/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Timothy Mooney’s “Man Cave,” a one-man sci-fi climate change tragicomedy, is turning people on to the urgent challenges of climate change. Over seventeen years of touring, one-man plays such as “Molière than Thou,” “Lot o’ Shakespeare,” “Shakespeare’s Histories,” “Breakneck Hamlet” and “Breakneck Julius Caesar” have won a whole new generation of students over to classical theatre! Tim’s new rhyming versions of Molière’s plays have been published by Playscripts, and Stage Rights, and his acting textbook, “Acting at the Speed of Life” along with “The Big Book of Moliere Monologues” are being used by high schools and colleges. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417585799 | Fringe 2019: 5-Step Guide to Being German 2.0 | 2019-08-29 | 7:15 pm | 2019-08-29 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:57 am | Wanna be German? Of course you do. And now German comedian Paco Erhard teaches you how. Sold out worldwide, the 2018 hit show returns, updated and improved. You will laugh. If you want. Zis is not an order. ★★★★★ – EDINBURGH GUIDE. ★★★★★ *“hilarious”* – BROADWAY BABY. *“Genius”* – NATIONAL POST. Fringe World Best Comedy Nominee 2013. Pick of the Fringe, Vancouver 2018. [germancomedy.com](http://www.germancomedy.com/) - Created: Paco Erhard - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Stand-up Comedy - Country: Berlin, Germany **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/5step-guide-to-being-german-2/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/5step-guide-to-being-german-2/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Paco Erhard is German, but he has other problems too. Best known for explaining the Germans through humor for BBC, Irish Times and in his 5-Step Guide to Being German, Paco has performed comedy around the world, in English, Spanish, and German. A world traveller since he hitchhiked out of his native Germany in 2001, Paco delivers cultural observations and irreverent social satire with mischievous charm. Considered “one of the best cultural comedians in the world” (Rip It Up, Australia), he has been a Fringe World Best Comedy nominee and won Vancouver’s Pick of the Fringe Award in 2018. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417580551 | Fringe 2019: False Prophets | 2019-08-29 | 7:15 pm | 2019-08-29 | 8:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:45 am | “Woe to you, when all men speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.” (Luke 6:16) “I’m stanky rich. Imma die tryin’ to spend this bitch.” (50 Cent) Jeff Leard takes aim at the super rich in this brand new capitalist satire. ★★★★★ – **EDMONTON JOURNAL** ★ ★ ★★★ – **CALGARY HERALD** [**jeffleardcomedy.com**](https://www.jeffleardcomedy.com) - Created: Jeff Leard - Performed: Jeff Leard - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: Adults Only: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Satire, Monologue - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/false-profits/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417586957 | Fringe 2019: 13 Dead Dreams of “Eugene” | 2019-08-29 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-29 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 9:00 am | 2019-08-03 9:01 am | *X-Files* meets *The Twilight Zone*… in the dark! The award-winning Off-Broadway shadow puppet folk musical! Based on a true story. A body was found and placed on display… that’s when the Dead Dreams began. WINNER: “Best Show” Orlando Fringe 2018. *“Superb storytelling”* – **FRONT ROW CENTER NYC** *“Wizard-like shadow and flashlight effects”* **– ORLANDO WEEKLY** *“Seriously creepy fun”* **– CITYBEAT** [**theatremobile.org**](https://www.theatremobile.org) - Created: Erika Kate MacDonald and Paul Strickland - Performed: Erika Kate MacDonald and Paul Strickland - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Violence - Genre: Shadow Horror Play - Country: Cincinnatti, USA **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/13-dead-dreams-of-eugene/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Theatre Mobile is 13-time Best of Fest winners Paul Strickland and Erika Kate MacDonald. This is their first time at the Victoria Fringe. Since 2014 they have toured together with shows such as Ain’t True & Uncle False (5 stars Winnipeg Free Press), Tales Too Tall for Trailers (5 stars Edmonton Sun) and Papa Squat (5 stars CBC). Last year, Erika’s shadow puppet adaptation of Carnival of the Animals was featured at the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, Paul’s tall tales were featured at the National Storytelling Festival in Tennessee, and Paul and Erika performed 13 Dead Dreams of “Eugene” Off-Broadway. **Credits** Written and Performed by: Paul Strickland and Erika Kate MacDonald Puppet Design by: Erika Kate MacDonald Sound Design and Music by: Paul Strickland **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417137668 | Fringe 2019: Fool Munn Komming! | 2019-08-29 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-29 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:20 pm | 2019-08-02 10:33 pm | Fool Muun Komming! \[BeBgWunderful/YEsyes/4sure.Hi5/TruLuv;Spank Spank:SOfun\_Grate\_Times\] *“A hilarious, beautiful, sensual, absurdist masterpiece”* – CAPITAL CRITICS’ CIRCLE (Ottawa) Set inside a giant mass hallucination, an alien being appears before humankind to present a gift, millennia in the making. Part sci-fi clown, part acid fueled mime, part oddball love letter. WINNER: Pick of the Fringe – Edmonton Fringe, 2018 - Created: Sam Kruger - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Adult Themes - Genre: Physical Theatre, Comedy - Country: Minneapolis, USA **Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/13), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/fool-munn-komming/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/fool-munn-komming/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Sam Kruger is an actor, writer, and all around theatre artist based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. His solo shows Fool Muun Komming! (etc, etc) and Bat Brains or (let’s explore mental illness with vampires) have toured all across the Canadian Fringe circuit to widespread critical acclaim. Kruger is a graduate of the University of Minnesota’s, and famed physical theatre and clown school, Ecole Philippe Gaulier, in Etampes, France. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 374763665 | 📽️ Oak Bay Arts & Culture Days: Outdoor Movie | 2019-08-29 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-29 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-12 12:14 pm | 2019-08-14 9:10 am | Meet your friends, family and neighbours at the park for a community picnic with entertainment from the Monterey Concert Band playing some great tunes. Stay until the sun sets (approx.. 8pm) to take in an outdoor movie on the big screen! Food trucks will be onsite. (Movie will be selected via online poll in June). Go plastic free! We encourage everyone to bring re-useable plates, cups and cutlery to reduce waste and garbage. <https://www.oakbay.ca/parks-recreation/arts-culture/arts-culture-days> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 432335372 | 📈 Tribes on the Edge screening w/ Director Céline Cousteau | 2019-08-29 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-29 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-21 8:29 am | 2019-08-21 8:33 am | **Tribes on the Edge Film Screening and live Q&A with Director Céline Cousteau** **8:00 -10:00 PM** **About this Event** Join us for one night only as world renowned explorer Celine Cousteau screens her newly released documentary, Tribes on the Edge. After the screening, Celine will be present for a live Q&A with the audience to discuss the film’s creation, her experiences with the indigenous peoples of the Javari, and what can be done to protect the Amazon and the last guardians of the rainforest. All proceeds from the evening go towards the protection of the Javari. $12.50 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tribes-on-the-edge-at-vic-theatre-tickets-68203950853> **Where: Vic Theatre 808 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B6, Canada** **When: Thursday, August 29th, 2019; doors open at 7:30pm, film begins at 8:00pm** **Trailer: <https://vimeo.com/322789465>** **Film Synopsis:** Tribes on the Edge takes us deep into the Vale do Javari - one of the largest indigenous territories in Brazil and home to thousands of indigenous peoples, at least 2,000 of which remain un-contacted. Considered by many to be “the last guardians of the rainforest”, the film explores one intimate tribal community and the wider ecosystems of the Javari under threat from deforestation, illegal mining, and epidemic health crises brought on by contact with the outside world. Directed and hosted by third generation explorer and filmmaker, Celine Cousteau, Tribes on the Edge provides a uniquely personal glimpse into one of the most endangered peoples and places on earth. At age nine, Celine first sailed to the Amazon aboard the Calypso with her late grandfather and former ocean explorer, Jacques Cousteau. Together they navigated its largely then unknown coastlines and waterways and encountered a number of indigenous communities, many of whom had little to no contact with the outside world. Decades later, with deforestation of the Amazon threatening 20% of our global oxygen supply, human rights violations against indigenous peoples skyrocketing, and murders of journalists in Brazil hitting double digits, Celine returned to see where the indigenous friends of her childhood were now. What she found was a community on the brink of extinction, and a tribe pleading with her to share their fight for survival with the outside world. Celine has honoured their request through the powerful medium of film. With the rainforest being cut down at a rate of three football fields per minute, not only does this documentary explore the land threats, health crises, and human rights issues facing the indigenous peoples of the Vale do Javari, it powerfully expands the view of how this is relevant to us all. Tribes on the Edge suggests the universal story of our human tribe and how our future is interwoven with each other and with nature. It is a story about the critical importance of respecting and caring for land, culture, and humanity. Our survival may depend on it. Campaign Coming from a long line of activists and explorers committed to preserving the earth, Celine intimately understands the importance of not only raising awareness, but also of empowering action. This is why she has paired her film with an impact campaign designed to provide tangible solutions to the problems in the Javari today. This campaign involves three key facets: Action, Communication and Education. If you want join Celine in protecting the Javari and its people, we warmly invite you to donate to the campaign. Thanks! Organisers would also like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Capitol 6 Cinema for donating their theatre for this screening. Thanks to this generous donation, all proceeds from ticket sales will go towards the impact campaign. About Celine: As the granddaughter of legendary ocean explorer, Jacque Cousteau, Céline is the third generation of Cousteau explorers and a lifelong activist and filmmaker. She spent much of her youth aboard her grandfather's world-famous research vessel the Calypso, plying the seas in search of answers to the oceans' greatest mysteries. One of her first major expeditions was at age nine when she and her father and grandfather journeyed to the Amazon. There they spent 18 months navigating its coastal and jungle waters in areas that were still largely unknown to the outside world. This exploration also involved encounters with remote and un-contacted tribes, considered by many to be the last remaining guardians of the rainforest. It was through this experience that Céline began to learn about the interconnectedness of not only the environment, but humanity. As a result, she has spent her life dedicated to understanding the human "tribe" and the relationships forged between individuals, communities and ecosystems. She continues to share her findings through a variety of film productions, artworks, ambassadorships, public speaking and activism, and through the Céline Cousteau Film Fellowship - a film fellowship program that equips young filmmakers, creatives, and activists to motivate change through storytelling. Celine also sits on a number of boards and advisory groups, and has been a trusted voice on environmental and indigenous rights at the World Economic Forum and the UN.  |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417307787 | Fringe 2019: Destiny, USA | 2019-08-29 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-29 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:03 pm | 2019-08-02 10:04 pm | Creator of hit fringe show, *Pitch Blonde!* When Laura moves from Toronto to Syracuse, New York, she wasn’t expecting to be residing in Trump’s America. Gaining her first job as a Relay operator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, causes her to question if she can discover the hidden humanity of the American people. [**lauraanneharris.com**](http://www.lauraanneharris.com) - **Created: Laura Anne Harris** - **Performed: Laura Anne Harris** - **Advance price: $11 + s/c** - **Door price: $11** - **Duration: 60mins** - **Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes** - **Genre: Solo, Comedy/Drama** - **Country: Syracuse, USA** **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/destiny-usa/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Thu Aug 29, 8pm. All shows combine surtitles and ASL video and live storytelling. **About the artist/company** Laura Anne Harris is a performer/playwright/director who is a current Creative Writing MFA Candidate at the University of British Columbia. Her first solo show *Pitch Blonde* toured for more than 10 years and most recently held a production at the Ware Centre in Lancaster, PA and the Toronto Centre for the Arts in Toronto, ON. Currently, Laura is touring her newest solo show Destiny, USA to Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Victoria, and Vancouver Fringes in the summer of 2019. *[15 Artists to Watch For at the Toronto Fringe 2019](https://nowtoronto.com/stage/theatre/fringe-toronto-2019-15-artists-to-watch/?fbclid=IwAR3E8wpALfTdsjPV2kZE_WplVhA66IBmSyqogNvffOYLmF_Utf2gA1PZHrk),* NOW Toronto **Credits** Featuring three Deaf actors via video projection: Tamyka Bullen, Natasha Bacchus, and Sage Lovell. Sound Designer: Alex Eddington Projection Designer: Matthew Koutzun *Note – on the event description of this show in the Fringe guide, the evening Sat Aug 21 performance at 10:30pm is incorrectly advertised as AM.* **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 417582700 | Fringe 2019: Crazy for Dick Tricks: A Dirk Darrow Investigation | 2019-08-29 | 8:15 pm | 2019-08-29 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:48 am | 2019-08-03 8:49 am | ALL NEW, from Tim Motley… Winner of 13 Fringe Festival Awards! ★ ★ ★★★ “Incredible” – **EDMONTON JOURNAL** ★ ★ ★★★ “A master of his craft” – **TWO HUNGRY BLOKES** Five characters, five mind-blowing magic tricks! Help this hilarious psychic detective as he hunts a murderer in a 1930s mental hospital, where he interrogates the colourful new characters trapped inside. [**dirkdarrow.com**](http://dirkdarrow.com) - Created: Tim Motley - Performed: Tim Motley - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy Magic Noir - Country: Adelaide, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/crazy-for-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/crazy-for-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Philadelphia native Tim Motley has performed professionally in 47 countries, as a comedian, a mentalist, a magician, an actor, a radio show host, and a variety performer. He is most well known from his hit shows “Dirk Darrow: NCSSI”, “2 Ruby Knockers, 1 Jaded Dick”, “Prohibition”, and “6 Quick Dick Tricks”. In these, Tim plays his signature character Dirk Darrow, a film-noir detective with some cool tricks of the trade that happen to sometimes resemble feats of magic and mentalism. He has created and toured internationally 9 completely different shows to date. [Review – Edmonton Journal | ](http://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/festivals/fringe-review-6-quick-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation)[Review – Showbill ](http://www.victoria.showbill.ca/6-quick-dick-tricks-2016/) | [Review – Two Hungry Blokes](https://twohungryblokes.com/2016/08/28/victoria-fringe-festival-2016-dirk-darrow-returns-for-6-quick-dick-tricks/) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417246151 | Fringe 2019: Josephine | 2019-08-29 | 8:45 pm | 2019-08-29 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:56 pm | 2019-08-02 10:33 pm | Starring 6-time “Best of Fest” and 6-time “Outstanding Performer” winner Tymisha Harris, this critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway biographical musical combines theatre, cabaret and burlesque to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African American international superstar and one of the most extraordinary figures of the 20th Century. [josephinetheplay.com](http://josephinetheplay.com/) - Created: Tymisha Harris, Tod Kimbro, and Michael Marinaccio - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: Adults only: Adult Themes, Nudity - Genre: Musical Theatre, Historical - Country: Orlando, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/josephine/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/josephine/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Josephine is the highlight of Tymisha Harris’ remarkable career, in which she has toured with Broadway’s “Rock of Ages”, danced with internationally renowned “Pilobolis Dance Theatre” , been featured in the “Bring It On” hit movie series, and choreographed and danced with pop groups “LFO” and “NSYNC” **Credits** Tymisha Harris- co-creator, Performer, Choreographer, Costume Designer Michael Marinanncio-**Langham Court Theatre (Fringe Venue 5)** 805 Langham Court co-creator, Director, Producer Tod Kimbro- co-creator, Playwright, Music Director **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401340536 | 📽️ Marianne & Leonard | 2019-08-29 | 9:10 pm | 2019-08-29 | 10:51 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-14 9:10 am | The history between filmmaker and subject is prominent in the latest from Nick Broomfield, veteran documentarian of musicians that include Kurt Cobain and Whitney Houston. He turns here to the life of the legendary Leonard Cohen, but there’s a unique angle. The director was close to Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, even appearing in some of the archival footage in the film. It’s his most personal film to date. “Marianne & Leonard” is the story of an artist and a muse. Leonard Cohen wrote “So Long, Marianne” and “Bird on a Wire” directly about Marianne Ihlen, the woman he met at a crucial, formative age, and with whom he fell madly in love. They inspired each other on a Greek island called Hydra, a magical place to which Broomfield’s film regularly returns, and a place the filmmaker visited as a young man and spent time with Ihlen, who actually inspired him to make his first film. It was what you’d imagine the life of a young future poet would be on a Greek island—days of writing, drinking, drugs, sex, and sun. Moving to the States and transforming into a musician with the breakout success of “Suzanne,” Cohen’s star rose while Ihlen stayed in Hydra. They would have largely separate lives, but Broomfield makes the case that they remained each other’s greatest influence, deftly drawing lines from Hydra & Marianne to Leonard’s music & stardom. --RogerEbert.com “Nick Broomfield’s haunting documentary is a lovely illustration of the twists and turns of a complicated relationship.” –The Wrap “A thoughtful musing on the passing of time, of lovers past and gone, of a bygone era of hopes and dreams” --Little White Lies UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417185732 | Fringe 2019: Money on the Table | 2019-08-29 | 9:30 pm | 2019-08-29 | 10:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:02 pm | 2019-08-02 10:34 pm | How far would you go to get your money back? Probably a question you should ask before you find yourself staring at an unconscious stranger taped to a chair. One trio of kidnappers is about to find out why in this dark comedy of investment, revenge, and terrible people. [bucketheadtheatre.com](https://www.bucketheadtheatre.com/) - Created: Andrew Fraser - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 45mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Violence - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/money-on-the-table/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Bucket Head Productions was formed by a group of students from UVic’s Phoenix Theatre (and a plastic bucket with a face on it) in their transition to theatre professionals. Rooted in the belief that theatre can be fun and compelling regardless of budget, we hope to create opportunities for emerging artists to explore new ideas within a constructive environment. Sometimes the best thing you can do when the world is scary and confusing is stop worrying, stick a bucket on your head, and charge into the unknown. **Credits** Director: Annie Konstantinova Playwright: Andrew Fraser Cast: Landon Wong Julie McGuire Nicholas Atkinson Nicholas Guerreiro Stage Manager: Ashley Richter Costume Design & Fight Choreography: Lucien Lum Props: Christian Tervo Sound Design: Logan Swain **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417305638 | Fringe 2019: Jon Bennett: Playing With Men | 2019-08-29 | 9:30 pm | 2019-08-29 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:51 pm | 2019-08-02 10:34 pm | International Fringe favourite Jon Bennett was once a great junior footballer in Southern Australia. He was set to “MAKE IT” until he started playing with men… real men. Jon’s football career came crashing down when a community tragedy made him re-evaluate his life. [**jonbennettcomedy.com**](http://www.jonbennettcomedy.com) - Created: Jon Bennett - Performed: Jon Bennett - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes, Violence - Genre: Comedy - Country: Wellington, NZ / Melbourne, AUS **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/jon-bennett/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Jon Bennett is a world renowned multi award-winning comedic storyteller and 7x Just for Laughs award nominee. Jon’s comedy career began in his homeland Australia, and after 14 years in the business he is now one of the most prolific storyteller-comedians touring the world. **Credits** Written & performed by Jon Bennett. Tour in collaboration with NZ-based producer A Mulled Whine. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417172750 | Fringe 2019: Antigones | 2019-08-29 | 9:30 pm | 2019-08-29 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:35 pm | 2019-08-02 10:34 pm | A movement adaptation of Sophocles’ classic, *Antigone*, in this piece, we turn to the other senses when words are not enough to express our truth. Our focus is on the experience of being Antigone; her truth and emotional journey as she defies the king to honour her fallen brother, knowing it may cost her life. - Created: Luciana Fernandes - Performed: Hailey Jen Fowler, Taryn Roo Yoneda, Shayla Pready, Megan Wong - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 30mins - Rating: PG12+ Adult Themes - Genre: Movement, Tragedy, Dance - Country: Victoria/Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/antigones/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Focused on (re)claiming classical and canonized work with a contemporary eye, we approach Antigone from a feminist perspective, honouring her emotional journey and defiance through movement. **Credits** Created through an intensively collaborative process by: Luciana Silvestre Fernandes – director Olivia Wheeler- sound designer and assistant director Logan Swain- co-sound designer (original production) Aubrey McNair- light designer Leah Anthony- stage manager Hailey Jen Fowler- performer Taryn Roo Yoneda- performer Shayla Pready- performer Megan Wong- performer **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417235028 | Fringe 2019: This Man is an Island | 2019-08-29 | 9:45 pm | 2019-08-29 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:31 pm | 2019-08-02 10:34 pm | A hot air balloon mishap leaves Evan stranded alone on a remote, uninhabited island with a terrifying companion…his own mind! His resourcefulness will be pushed to the limit as he struggles to survive thirst, hunger, sunburn, boredom and existential angst, all the while remaining fun to hang out with, just in case someone else shows up. - Created: Evan Roberts - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 45 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Comedy Storytelling Music - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/this-man-is-an-island/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/this-man-is-an-island/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Sun Sept 1, 5pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **About the artist/company** Evan Roberts is an actor, comedian and singer who has been a staple of the Victoria theatre community for pretty much his whole life. Elizaveta Roberts is a seven-year-old girl who is looking forward to her Fringe debut! **Credits** Performed by Evan Roberts and Elizaveta Roberts **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 336068746 | Classic Boat Festival | 2019-08-30 | 9:00 am | 2019-08-30 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Sunday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,FR,SA | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 12:37 pm | 2019-05-23 8:09 pm | The Maritime Museum of BC is proud to host the annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival! Join us on the docks to view 100+ classic boats, visit our floating exhibits, cheer on your favourite boats in the races, and take part in one of our many activities, workshops, and events! <http://mmbc.bc.ca/classicboatfestival> Volunteer information: <https://mmbc.bc.ca/volunteer> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 357968501 | Market in the Square - Johnson St. | 2019-08-30 | 4:30 pm | 2019-08-30 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-21 3:09 pm | 2019-08-01 6:24 pm | Once monthly! Friday June 7th, July 12th, Aug 16th & Aug 30th. 4:30- 7:30pm. Come shop with local handmade vendors, enjoy a drink on the patio, grab a bit to eat and listen to our local musicians! A awesome way to enjoy a Friday evening in the heart of Downtown Victoria! Want to be a vendor?! Apply here: [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh1uEV4TDI5xN1k\_V8e8YNR9uSjzlnKV2VNqTfJiRguIFbOw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh1uEV4TDI5xN1k_V8e8YNR9uSjzlnKV2VNqTfJiRguIFbOw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1) <https://www.marketsquare.ca/events-promotions/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 417245045 | Fringe 2019: Tuesdays with Morrie | 2019-08-30 | 4:30 pm | 2019-08-30 | 5:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:49 pm | 2019-08-02 10:35 pm | Imagine after discovering that with only weeks to live, an old friend comes back into your life after 16 years. He is broken inside. What do you do? What message can you give him in the remaining time? - Created: Mitch Albom - Performed: Perry Burton, Richard Michelle-Pentelbury - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tuesdays-with-morrie/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tuesdays-with-morrie/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Perry Burton “Mitch” – a stage performer since childhood Perry has performed across Canada, winner of the 2009 Calgary One Act Festival – Outstanding Actor, mentors local middle school students, and occasionally does theatre tech Richard Michelle-Pentelbury “Morrie” – retired Calgary teacher, award winning actor, and director, Richard has performed as Morrie dozens of times over 15 years **Credits** Perry Burton “Mitch” Richard Michelle-Pentelbury “Morrie” **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417182488 | Fringe 2019: Timeline for Homo Sapiens | 2019-08-30 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:58 pm | 2019-08-02 10:35 pm | A T-EDGE TALK! A talk with edge. An irreverent non-academic intellectual redneck perspective, exploration of Prehistory. Freeman the Handyman, “street polymath,” takes on a host of subjects from evolutionary biology, plate tectonics, archaeology, anthropology and more. Awareness peddling…with crass class. A debut presentation from a local handyman. Fact resistant humans welcomed! [**timelineforhomosapiens.com**](https://timelineforhomosapiens.com) - Created: Cameron MacCuspic/Freeman the Handyman~street polymath - Performed: Cameron MacCuspic - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: Adults only: Coarse language - Genre: Monologue - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/timeline-for-homo-sapiens/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Timeline for Homo Sapiens – presented by Freeman the Handyman, street polymath; Cameron MacCuspic is a local renovation contractor, who should have been a scientist. A debut presentation with a focus on US and the time before writing, Prehistory. A T-eDge Talk…a talk with “Edge!”. Crass class, awareness peddling with an intellectual redneck host. Irreverent dialogue versus stuffy dull academic speak, will be used to cover evolution, plate tectonics, our African story, Paleolithic art, Glaciations, our steps into the America’s story and more. A “unique” type of show. **Credits** One man show. (Cameron MacCuspic) One helper. (Kelsey MacCuspic) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417155767 | Fringe 2019: Falstaff | 2019-08-30 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 | 6:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:58 pm | 2019-08-02 10:35 pm | “Jack” takes us into battles, bedrooms and bars in Clayton Jevne’s one-actor adaptation of Robert Nye’s Guardian Prize-winning biographical novel. Nye’s anti-hero is a comical yet poignant combination of Shakespeare’s self-absorbed buffoon and the actual historic figure of Sir John Fastolf (Shakespeare’s original inspiration). *“Amazing… wonderful story teller”* – CBC. *“Masterful… Sympathetic, without losing his bawdy edge.”* – Monday Magazine - Created: Clayton Jevne, adapted from the novel by Robert Nye - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: Adults Only: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedic/Dramatic Monologue **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/falstaff/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/falstaff/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Clayton Jevne has been the Artistic Director of Theatre Inconnu since 1978. His solo shows have toured in six countries. He has performed periodically at Fringe festivals across North America (and in Scotland) since 1985. Clayton has also been directly involved in over 130 Theatre Inconnu productions in one capacity or another: actor, director, designer, and general manager. Highlights include performances at the United Solo Festival (New York City), Festival de Sinaloa (Mexico), and the Aberdeen Alternative Arts Festival (Scotland). For the past 10 years Clayton has also taught in the UVic Theatre Department (where he received his PhD). **Credits** Actor: Clayton Jevne Director: Clayton Jevne Costume: Margaret McKea **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417151458 | Fringe 2019: 📈 Dressing for Cancer | 2019-08-30 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 | 6:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:51 pm | 2019-08-02 10:35 pm | Cancer is a b\*tch…but you can still have fun kicking its ass! This inspiring, true story of a local woman, shows the humour in fighting the big “C”. From diagnosis to dealing with it, this play reveals that laughter, rhinestones, and chemotherapy can be a life saving combination. A portion of the profits will support Look Good, Feel Better; a charity which supports women dealing with breast cancer. - Created: Mitch Barnes - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy-Drama **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dressing-for-cancer/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dressing-for-cancer/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Dressing for Cancer is a truly home grown production, inspired by a Victoria woman’s story, written by a local playwright, and performed by actors with an extensive history in Victoria’s theatre community. The five person cast is comprised of actors with extremely diverse performance backgrounds. Collectively, Kelly Vanderswan, Jo Barnes, Tenyjah Mckenna, Jon Hunwick, and Steve Eastman bring years of experience of being on stage, in movies, and in musical theatre. This is playwright/director Mitch Barnes’ first Fringe Festival productions although he has both written and performed in many productions over the years in the Victoria area. **Credits** **Director/playwright: Mitch Barnes Stage Manager: Andrea Black Props/Costumes: Karen Coverett Cast: Kelly Vanderswan, Jo Barnes, Jon Hunwick, Steve Eastman, Tenyjah Mckenna** **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417166052 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-30 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-30 | 6:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:20 pm | 2019-08-02 10:36 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417579073 | Fringe 2019: How I Murdered My Mother | 2019-08-30 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-30 | 6:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:38 am | What’s the difference between dying “properly” & dying with Alzheimer’s? Dying like a man or a lady? Dying while loved or…? Using humour & horror this new one-man show tells how Gerald & husband tended the final five years of Gerald’s parents. You may die laughing? [tomosuruplayers.com/how-i-murdered-my-mother](https://www.tomosuruplayers.com/how-i-murdered-my-mother) - Created: Gerald Williams - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Storytelling, Drama, Comedy - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-i-murdered-my-mother/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-i-murdered-my-mother/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Tomo Suru is a bad translation of Japanese meaning “Be With Friends.” Founded by Shigeru Matsubara the company works with people in a supportive environment for good stories well told. Varied performances have included the musical Cabaret, the play Year of Magical Thinking, as well as new works. With over 30 nominations and awards for their work Tomo Suru is happy to present this funny touching show about death. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417242477 | Fringe 2019: Letter to Myself | 2019-08-30 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-30 | 6:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:46 pm | 2019-08-02 10:36 pm | A comedic coming of age story of what we do when the voices in our head start arguing with each other. What happens when a conservative upbringing confronts a liberal arts career? - Created: Ryan Scramstad - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 65 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Drama - Country: Coquitlam, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/letter-to-myself/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/letter-to-myself/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Ryan likes to talk about faith, because it means so many things to so many different people. He grew up in Kamloops with a very conservative mindset, then moved with his family to Vancouver and began pursuing a liberal arts career in theatre. A professional actor of many years now, he was worked with companies like the Theatre SKAM, The Arts Club, Pacific Theatre, and Ensemble Theatre while also appearing in TV shows like Man in the High Castle and movies like the The Predator. He was also toured overseas to countries like Nepal and The Philippines. **Credits** Ryan Scramstad, Maegan Eastwood, Cathy Shields **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 439534066 | Dance the Weekend Away w. The Funky Lowdown | 2019-08-30 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-30 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-28 2:16 pm | Musicians include: Kelly Fawcett - Guitar/Vocals Pablo Cardenas - Piano OZ- Saxophone Peter Dowse - Bass Matt Pease - Drums $20 All-Ages Tickets and more info: <http://hermannsjazz.com/show/492850/view> |
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| 440948946 | SUBLUNARY: A night Of Extraordinary Art | 2019-08-30 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-30 | 11:59 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-08-29 7:44 pm | Sublunary: An exhibition featuring new experimental art by seven talented artists Maddy Elia Zola Kell Aimee Levesque Sabrina Blanchard Anne Marie Fortin Aimee Van Dimmelen Ashley Ohtsijah Hall MoCL Devonshire Studio Gallery Opening Friday August 30th Viewing: Sat, Aug 31th, Sun, Sept 1st Sublunary refers to the liminal sphere of existence between the earth and the moon. A word derived from Aristotelian physics, this sub-lunar sphere was considered mundane, changeable and imperfect. Within this sublunary sphere our lives spring up out of the teeming earth. It is writhing with life, ever changing and growing and dying, eventually withering into a perfectly absorbable ooze. Millions of familiar movements punctuated by shocks of change against the backdrop of entropy Join us for a night of beautiful art, music and libations!! Hope to see you all there! <https://ministryofcasualliving.ca/> |
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| 416948411 | Fringe 2019: Dissection of a … Mixed Heritage Woman | 2019-08-30 | 6:30 pm | 2019-08-30 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:06 am | 2019-08-02 10:36 pm | **Dissection of a ~~Indian Aboriginal First Nation Indigenous Native Status Full-Blood Non-Status Halfbreed Métis Rez Urban~~ Mixed Heritage Woman** Which part belongs to who? Told through family and personal stories, poetry, dance and a bit of song. One woman tries to find out who she is and where her mixed heritage is pulling her. Unraveling and weaving together her experiences to figure out how to fit within society and not set it on fire. - Created: Nyla Carpantier - Performed: Nyla Carpantier - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Heartfelt, Poetic, Solo Show - Country: Vancouver, BC Tickets can be purchased online through Ticket Rocket, over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dissection-of-a-mixed-heritage-woman-fringe/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Sat Aug 24 at 6pm. **About the artist/company** Nyla Carpentier (Tahltan, Kaska, French, Scottish) is a multifaceted performing artist currently residing in Vancouver. She is an actor, writer, powwow dancer and workshop facilitator. Acting credits include: Raven meets the Monkey King (Axis Theatre), The Boy who was Abandoned, Battle of the Birds (Savage Society), The Flats/Les Flats (Prairie Theatre Exchange and Theatre Cercle Moliere), The Berlin Blues and Ipperwash (the Blyth Theatre Festival), Busted Up: A Yukon Story (Openpit Theatre) and God’s Lake (Castlereigh Production). **Credits** Writer/creator/actor: Nyla Carpentier Director: Phay Moores Dramaturgy: Wren Brian Stage Manager: Nico Dicecco Sound design: Mary Jane Paquette (tbc) Costume: Nyla Carpentier Set design: Nyla Carpentier **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401340537 | 📽️ Marianne & Leonard | 2019-08-30 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-30 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-30 5:54 pm | The history between filmmaker and subject is prominent in the latest from Nick Broomfield, veteran documentarian of musicians that include Kurt Cobain and Whitney Houston. He turns here to the life of the legendary Leonard Cohen, but there’s a unique angle. The director was close to Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, even appearing in some of the archival footage in the film. It’s his most personal film to date. “Marianne & Leonard” is the story of an artist and a muse. Leonard Cohen wrote “So Long, Marianne” and “Bird on a Wire” directly about Marianne Ihlen, the woman he met at a crucial, formative age, and with whom he fell madly in love. They inspired each other on a Greek island called Hydra, a magical place to which Broomfield’s film regularly returns, and a place the filmmaker visited as a young man and spent time with Ihlen, who actually inspired him to make his first film. It was what you’d imagine the life of a young future poet would be on a Greek island—days of writing, drinking, drugs, sex, and sun. Moving to the States and transforming into a musician with the breakout success of “Suzanne,” Cohen’s star rose while Ihlen stayed in Hydra. They would have largely separate lives, but Broomfield makes the case that they remained each other’s greatest influence, deftly drawing lines from Hydra & Marianne to Leonard’s music & stardom. --RogerEbert.com “Nick Broomfield’s haunting documentary is a lovely illustration of the twists and turns of a complicated relationship.” –The Wrap “A thoughtful musing on the passing of time, of lovers past and gone, of a bygone era of hopes and dreams” --Little White Lies UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417166070 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-30 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-30 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:21 pm | 2019-08-02 10:36 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417305642 | Fringe 2019: Jon Bennett: Playing With Men | 2019-08-30 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-30 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:51 pm | 2019-08-02 10:36 pm | International Fringe favourite Jon Bennett was once a great junior footballer in Southern Australia. He was set to “MAKE IT” until he started playing with men… real men. Jon’s football career came crashing down when a community tragedy made him re-evaluate his life. [**jonbennettcomedy.com**](http://www.jonbennettcomedy.com) - Created: Jon Bennett - Performed: Jon Bennett - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes, Violence - Genre: Comedy - Country: Wellington, NZ / Melbourne, AUS **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/jon-bennett/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Jon Bennett is a world renowned multi award-winning comedic storyteller and 7x Just for Laughs award nominee. Jon’s comedy career began in his homeland Australia, and after 14 years in the business he is now one of the most prolific storyteller-comedians touring the world. **Credits** Written & performed by Jon Bennett. Tour in collaboration with NZ-based producer A Mulled Whine. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417246154 | Fringe 2019: Josephine | 2019-08-30 | 7:15 pm | 2019-08-30 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:56 pm | 2019-08-02 10:36 pm | Starring 6-time “Best of Fest” and 6-time “Outstanding Performer” winner Tymisha Harris, this critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway biographical musical combines theatre, cabaret and burlesque to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African American international superstar and one of the most extraordinary figures of the 20th Century. [josephinetheplay.com](http://josephinetheplay.com/) - Created: Tymisha Harris, Tod Kimbro, and Michael Marinaccio - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: Adults only: Adult Themes, Nudity - Genre: Musical Theatre, Historical - Country: Orlando, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/josephine/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/josephine/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Josephine is the highlight of Tymisha Harris’ remarkable career, in which she has toured with Broadway’s “Rock of Ages”, danced with internationally renowned “Pilobolis Dance Theatre” , been featured in the “Bring It On” hit movie series, and choreographed and danced with pop groups “LFO” and “NSYNC” **Credits** Tymisha Harris- co-creator, Performer, Choreographer, Costume Designer Michael Marinanncio-**Langham Court Theatre (Fringe Venue 5)** 805 Langham Court co-creator, Director, Producer Tod Kimbro- co-creator, Playwright, Music Director **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417172752 | Fringe 2019: Antigones | 2019-08-30 | 7:15 pm | 2019-08-30 | 7:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:35 pm | 2019-08-02 10:37 pm | A movement adaptation of Sophocles’ classic, *Antigone*, in this piece, we turn to the other senses when words are not enough to express our truth. Our focus is on the experience of being Antigone; her truth and emotional journey as she defies the king to honour her fallen brother, knowing it may cost her life. - Created: Luciana Fernandes - Performed: Hailey Jen Fowler, Taryn Roo Yoneda, Shayla Pready, Megan Wong - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 30mins - Rating: PG12+ Adult Themes - Genre: Movement, Tragedy, Dance - Country: Victoria/Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/antigones/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Focused on (re)claiming classical and canonized work with a contemporary eye, we approach Antigone from a feminist perspective, honouring her emotional journey and defiance through movement. **Credits** Created through an intensively collaborative process by: Luciana Silvestre Fernandes – director Olivia Wheeler- sound designer and assistant director Logan Swain- co-sound designer (original production) Aubrey McNair- light designer Leah Anthony- stage manager Hailey Jen Fowler- performer Taryn Roo Yoneda- performer Shayla Pready- performer Megan Wong- performer **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417307878 | Fringe 2019: Destiny, USA | 2019-08-30 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-30 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:03 pm | 2019-08-02 10:37 pm | Creator of hit fringe show, *Pitch Blonde!* When Laura moves from Toronto to Syracuse, New York, she wasn’t expecting to be residing in Trump’s America. Gaining her first job as a Relay operator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, causes her to question if she can discover the hidden humanity of the American people. [**lauraanneharris.com**](http://www.lauraanneharris.com) - Created: Laura Anne Harris - Performed: Laura Anne Harris - Advance price: $11 + s/c - Door price: $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Solo, Comedy/Drama - Country: Syracuse, USA **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/destiny-usa/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Thu Aug 29, 8pm. All shows combine surtitles and ASL video and live storytelling. **About the artist/company** Laura Anne Harris is a performer/playwright/director who is a current Creative Writing MFA Candidate at the University of British Columbia. Her first solo show *Pitch Blonde* toured for more than 10 years and most recently held a production at the Ware Centre in Lancaster, PA and the Toronto Centre for the Arts in Toronto, ON. Currently, Laura is touring her newest solo show Destiny, USA to Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Victoria, and Vancouver Fringes in the summer of 2019. *[15 Artists to Watch For at the Toronto Fringe 2019](https://nowtoronto.com/stage/theatre/fringe-toronto-2019-15-artists-to-watch/?fbclid=IwAR3E8wpALfTdsjPV2kZE_WplVhA66IBmSyqogNvffOYLmF_Utf2gA1PZHrk),* NOW Toronto **Credits** Featuring three Deaf actors via video projection: Tamyka Bullen, Natasha Bacchus, and Sage Lovell. Sound Designer: Alex Eddington Projection Designer: Matthew Koutzun *Note – on the event description of this show in the Fringe guide, the evening Sat Aug 21 performance at 10:30pm is incorrectly advertised as AM.* **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417585058 | Fringe 2019: The Ballad of Frank Allen | 2019-08-30 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-30 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:53 am | From the bizarre mind of Aussie Fringe-favourite Shane Adamczak (Zack Adams, Trampoline) comes an award-winning sci-fi buddy-comedy about a tiny man who lives in another man’s beard. WINNER – JUST FOR LAUGHS AWARD (Best Comedy) – Montreal Fringe 2017 ★★★★★ *“Brilliantly written… wildly funny performances… hilarious songs”* – GLOBAL NEWS [weepingspoon.com](https://weepingspoon.com/) - Created: S. Adamczak - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Comedy - Country: Perth, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-ballad-of-frank-allen/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-ballad-of-frank-allen/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Weeping Spoon Productions is an international multi-award winning independent theatre company based in Perth, Western Australia. Co-founded by a group of professionally trained actors, Weeping Spoon Productions has become one of the most prolific theatre companies in Perth. Weeping Spoon’s ongoing mission is to create challenging, exciting and innovative works for production in Western Australia and tour these productions throughout Australia and Overseas. **Credits** Written/Directed by Shane Adamczak starring Shane Adamczak and Al Lafrance **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417585809 | Fringe 2019: 5-Step Guide to Being German 2.0 | 2019-08-30 | 8:00 pm | 2019-08-30 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:57 am | Wanna be German? Of course you do. And now German comedian Paco Erhard teaches you how. Sold out worldwide, the 2018 hit show returns, updated and improved. You will laugh. If you want. Zis is not an order. ★★★★★ – EDINBURGH GUIDE. ★★★★★ *“hilarious”* – BROADWAY BABY. *“Genius”* – NATIONAL POST. Fringe World Best Comedy Nominee 2013. Pick of the Fringe, Vancouver 2018. [germancomedy.com](http://www.germancomedy.com/) - Created: Paco Erhard - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Stand-up Comedy - Country: Berlin, Germany **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/5step-guide-to-being-german-2/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/5step-guide-to-being-german-2/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Paco Erhard is German, but he has other problems too. Best known for explaining the Germans through humor for BBC, Irish Times and in his 5-Step Guide to Being German, Paco has performed comedy around the world, in English, Spanish, and German. A world traveller since he hitchhiked out of his native Germany in 2001, Paco delivers cultural observations and irreverent social satire with mischievous charm. Considered “one of the best cultural comedians in the world” (Rip It Up, Australia), he has been a Fringe World Best Comedy nominee and won Vancouver’s Pick of the Fringe Award in 2018. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417166078 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-30 | 8:30 pm | 2019-08-30 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:21 pm | 2019-08-02 10:37 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417250082 | Fringe 2019: 🏳️🌈 LUB DUB | 2019-08-30 | 8:45 pm | 2019-08-30 | 9:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:03 pm | 2019-08-02 10:37 pm | A variety show for the marginalized, angry, unseen. *LUB DUB* is unapologetic, political, fiercely entertaining. Centering experiences of Black, Filipino, Queer, disabled, low income folks, *LUB DUB* invites you to celebrate, collaborate, and smash white supremacy. *“I left feeling recharged…I made monkey sounds and put pepper up my nose, but I didn’t feel pressured to do it”* – **APT 613** - Created: Monica Ogden, KP Productions, Tony Adams - Performed: Monica Ogden, KP Productions, Tony Adams - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Variety, Protest, Experimental - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lub-dub/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lub-dub/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Tues Aug 27 – 7:45pm show is a Relaxed Performance. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Sat Aug 31 – 4:45pm. **About the artist/company** Monica Ogden, KP, (the artist formerly known as Ann-Bernice Thomas) and Tony Adams together make up Rage Sweater Theatre Productions. We are an unapologetically loud, QT2IBPOC, non-binary, disabled, theatre company, whose work focuses on socio-political activism, and sharing the stories that deserve to be told. We mix storytelling, stand-up comedy, movement, and song, to showcase our stories, as well as bring the audience together in our practice of being together. [Apartment 613 Review](https://apt613.ca/fringe-review-lub-dub/) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417188828 | Fringe 2019: GRL PWR: A Musical History of 90s Girl Group Feminism | 2019-08-30 | 9:00 pm | 2019-08-30 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:12 pm | 2019-08-02 10:38 pm | I’ll tell you what I want — what I really really want! What I really want is — GRL PWR! The campy, historical, musical lecture of your dreams! If you’re a fan of TLC, Spice Girls, and Destiny’s Child or if you owned xxtra lowrise jeans and/or chunky platforms, or if you believe that womxn are people — this is the show for you! - Created: Sadie Evans & Emilee Nimetz - Performed: Emilee Nimetz, Ingrid Moore, Jana Morrison, Sadie Evans, Sarah Murphy - Advance price: Regular $11 s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 55mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language - Genre: Feminist Musical Lecture - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/grl-pwr/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/grl-pwr/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Based in Victoria, BC, Salty Broad Productions is a female-driven theatre company focused on immersive theatre experiences that showcase queer and female artists. **Credits** Written/ Created by Sadie Evans & Emilee Nimetz Cast: Emilee Nimetz, Ingrid Moore, Jana Morrison, Sadie Evans, Sarah Murphy **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401340538 | 📽️ Marianne & Leonard | 2019-08-30 | 9:10 pm | 2019-08-30 | 10:51 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-14 9:10 am | The history between filmmaker and subject is prominent in the latest from Nick Broomfield, veteran documentarian of musicians that include Kurt Cobain and Whitney Houston. He turns here to the life of the legendary Leonard Cohen, but there’s a unique angle. The director was close to Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, even appearing in some of the archival footage in the film. It’s his most personal film to date. “Marianne & Leonard” is the story of an artist and a muse. Leonard Cohen wrote “So Long, Marianne” and “Bird on a Wire” directly about Marianne Ihlen, the woman he met at a crucial, formative age, and with whom he fell madly in love. They inspired each other on a Greek island called Hydra, a magical place to which Broomfield’s film regularly returns, and a place the filmmaker visited as a young man and spent time with Ihlen, who actually inspired him to make his first film. It was what you’d imagine the life of a young future poet would be on a Greek island—days of writing, drinking, drugs, sex, and sun. Moving to the States and transforming into a musician with the breakout success of “Suzanne,” Cohen’s star rose while Ihlen stayed in Hydra. They would have largely separate lives, but Broomfield makes the case that they remained each other’s greatest influence, deftly drawing lines from Hydra & Marianne to Leonard’s music & stardom. --RogerEbert.com “Nick Broomfield’s haunting documentary is a lovely illustration of the twists and turns of a complicated relationship.” –The Wrap “A thoughtful musing on the passing of time, of lovers past and gone, of a bygone era of hopes and dreams” --Little White Lies UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 417580587 | Fringe 2019: False Prophets | 2019-08-30 | 9:15 pm | 2019-08-30 | 10:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:45 am | “Woe to you, when all men speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.” (Luke 6:16) “I’m stanky rich. Imma die tryin’ to spend this bitch.” (50 Cent) Jeff Leard takes aim at the super rich in this brand new capitalist satire. ★★★★★ – **EDMONTON JOURNAL** ★ ★ ★★★ – **CALGARY HERALD** [**jeffleardcomedy.com**](https://www.jeffleardcomedy.com) - Created: Jeff Leard - Performed: Jeff Leard - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: Adults Only: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Satire, Monologue - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/false-profits/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417233268 | Fringe 2019: Broadway Bash | 2019-08-30 | 9:15 pm | 2019-08-30 | 10:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:26 pm | 2019-08-02 10:38 pm | With respect and love (coupled with mild viciousness) we’re taking a bash at Broadway. All your favourite Broadway tunes with new satirical, sarcastic or silly lyrics. Songs from Hamilton, Mary Poppins, Oklahoma, Camelot, Les Miz and many more but with new hilarious lyrics written by comedian Steve Ivings. We’d invite you to sing along…but you won’t know the words. [broadwaybash.weebly.com](https://broadwaybash.weebly.com/) - Created: Steve Ivings - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Musical Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/broadway-bash/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/broadway-bash/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Steve Ivings Entertainment has produced dozens of popular live stage shows over the past two decades. The shows follow the variety format – singing, dancing and comedy – made popular originally in the British Music Hall and later Vaudeville and then on television. Steve Ivings, Victoria-born comedian and writer, created all of the shows which have been staged at various local venues including the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, the Charlie White Theatre, the Ocean Point Resort and Langham Court Theatre. Every show is fast-paced, colourful, marvelously musical and funny. Broadway Bash is all of that and more. **Credits** Steve Ivings – Producer, director, writer, performer Lena Palermo – Music director, choreographer, performer Stephanie Geehan – Choreographer, performer Craig Wilson – Performer Cody Miller – Performer Helena Descoteau – Performer **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417295214 | Fringe 2019: In Ireland We Rented A Car From Criminals | 2019-08-30 | 9:30 pm | 2019-08-30 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:48 pm | 2019-08-02 10:38 pm | In the famine graveyards of County Clare, Tom and Mary search for their Irish ancestors with Aidan’s voice harping in their heads: “Keep to the left. Don’t hurt the car.” Back at the car-rental kiosk, Aidan and his helpers wait for them to drive off the wrong side of the road. Comedy, drama, sex, blarney, and Irish drinking songs. [lauren-allen.net](http://lauren-allen.net/) - Created: Rod Macpherson - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All Ages: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy/Drama - Country: Saskatoon, Sk **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/in-ireland-we-rented/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/in-ireland-we-rented/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Playing Calgary and Saskatoon the same week! Dumb Ax productions won the CAFF lottery to tour In Ireland We Rented a Car from Criminals to fringe festivals in Toronto, Kingston, Calgary Edmonton, Victoria and Vancouver. A late withdrawal got the same show a spot in the Saskatoon Fringe — with a new cast. **Credits** Starring: Lauren Allen and Nathan Coppens Directed by: Andrew Johnston Written by: Rod Macpherson Sound : Mike Klein Stage manager: Lauren Allen **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417142031 | Fringe 2019: Dear Samantha Charles Adrian as Ms Samantha Mann | 2019-08-30 | 9:45 pm | 2019-08-30 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:26 pm | 2019-08-02 10:38 pm | With 20,000 views and rising on her YouTube advice channel, the very modern and multiaward-winning spinster librarian Ms Samantha Mann spills the beans on her life as a semi-professional advice-giver. Expect tips, reminiscences and a free consultation! ★★★★ – FRINGE GURU *“Comedy at its best.”* – BUXTON FRINGE REVIEW *“Ms Samantha Mann is simply delightful.”* -DISPATCHES FROM THE VICTORIA FRINGE [mssamanthamann.com](http://www.mssamanthamann.com/) - Created: Charles Adrian Gillott - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 70 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy Advice Show - Country: UK **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dear-samantha/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** The multi-award-winning spinster librarian and Agony Aunt\* (in training) Ms Samantha Mann has performed across the UK as well as in France, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Canada and Japan. Her performance of her début show ‘Stories About Love, Death & A Rabbit’ at the 2017 Victoria Fringe Festival caused Victoria’s own Janis La Couvée to write of her: “Ms Samantha Mann is simply delightful.” \*“An Agony Aunt,” as Ms Samantha Mann explains, “is rather like a therapist, but without the qualifications.”. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417177850 | Fringe 2019: Mel Malarky Gets The Bum’s Rush | 2019-08-30 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-30 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:44 pm | 2019-08-02 10:38 pm | Travel back to 1931 and join us for this bodacious vaudeville show about Mel Malarkey’s last night in her theatre. Award winning spoken word artist and musician, Charlie Petch, marries poetry, original music and theatre in this hilarious and heartbreaking performance. Donkeys! Gigolos! The Musical Saw! Find out why ELECTRIC CITY MAGAZINE called it *“The Best of 2017*” [charliecpetch.com/mel-malarkey.htm](http://www.charliecpetch.com/)**[](http://www.charliecpetch.com/)** - Created: Charlie Petch - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 14+: Mature Content, Adult themes - Genre: Tragicomedy & Performance Poetry - Country: Toronto, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/mel-malarky/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Charlie C Petch is an award winning playwright, spoken word artist, haiku deathmaster, host and musical saw player. Petch is touring “Mel Malarkey Gets the Bum’s Rush” which got “Best of 2017” from Electric City Magazine for the radio play accompanying album “Odes & Acts”. They have published books with Wordpress and LyricalMyrical and poems with Descant, The Toronto Quarterly, Matrix and Oratorealis journals. Petch is the creative director of “Hot Damn It’s A Queer Slam” a multi-city touring poetry slam series. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417166075 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-30 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-30 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:21 pm | 2019-08-02 10:39 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417582723 | Fringe 2019: Crazy for Dick Tricks: A Dirk Darrow Investigation | 2019-08-30 | 10:30 pm | 2019-08-30 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:48 am | 2019-08-03 8:49 am | ALL NEW, from Tim Motley… Winner of 13 Fringe Festival Awards! ★ ★ ★★★ “Incredible” – **EDMONTON JOURNAL** ★ ★ ★★★ “A master of his craft” – **TWO HUNGRY BLOKES** Five characters, five mind-blowing magic tricks! Help this hilarious psychic detective as he hunts a murderer in a 1930s mental hospital, where he interrogates the colourful new characters trapped inside. [**dirkdarrow.com**](http://dirkdarrow.com) - Created: Tim Motley - Performed: Tim Motley - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy Magic Noir - Country: Adelaide, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/crazy-for-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/crazy-for-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Philadelphia native Tim Motley has performed professionally in 47 countries, as a comedian, a mentalist, a magician, an actor, a radio show host, and a variety performer. He is most well known from his hit shows “Dirk Darrow: NCSSI”, “2 Ruby Knockers, 1 Jaded Dick”, “Prohibition”, and “6 Quick Dick Tricks”. In these, Tim plays his signature character Dirk Darrow, a film-noir detective with some cool tricks of the trade that happen to sometimes resemble feats of magic and mentalism. He has created and toured internationally 9 completely different shows to date. [Review – Edmonton Journal | ](http://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/festivals/fringe-review-6-quick-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation)[Review – Showbill ](http://www.victoria.showbill.ca/6-quick-dick-tricks-2016/) | [Review – Two Hungry Blokes](https://twohungryblokes.com/2016/08/28/victoria-fringe-festival-2016-dirk-darrow-returns-for-6-quick-dick-tricks/) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417245847 | Fringe 2019: Nevermore | 2019-08-30 | 10:45 pm | 2019-08-31 | 12:15 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:52 pm | 2019-08-02 10:39 pm | Edgar Allan Poe lies unconscious in a gutter, dreaming of the women who shaped his life. But in the morning will he wake to dawn, or eternal darkness? From the creative team behind *The Boy in the Chrysalis* (2018 Pick-of-the-Fringe Winner), *Nevermore* transforms the works of Poe into haunting melodies about love, loss, and gothic longing. **[hapaxtheatre.com](http://hapaxtheatre.com) #yyjnevermore** - Created: Music Matt Conner, Book Grace Barnes (based on Edgar Allan Poe’s writing) - Advance price: Regular $11 s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 90mins - Rating: PG12+, contains haze - Genre: Musical Theatre - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/nevermore/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** hapax theatre was founded in 2014 by Fringe veterans Heather Jarvie and Chad Laidlaw. Their focus is on interesting stories told in interesting ways, and providing opportunities to emerging local artists. Heather was the guest producer for the 2015 Victoria Fringe Festival, has been a Front of House Manager numerous times, and has an extensive background in music and dance. Chad is a Stage Manager and Lighting Designer, and has been working in theatre for the last 20 years. **Credits** Director – Heather Jarvie Music Director – Jeff Poynter Asst. Music Director – Maia Copley Lighting Designer – Emma Dickerson Stage Manager – Taylor Guidotti Production Manager – Chad Laidlaw Poe – Elliott James Mother – Sasha Moriarty-Schieven Muddy – Keeley Teuber Elmira – Lara Hamburg Virginia – Abby Corpus The Whore – Ingrid Moore **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417161049 | Fringe 2019: Tragedy – Time Served = Comedy | 2019-08-30 | 11:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 12:15 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:08 pm | 2019-08-02 10:39 pm | In the sequel to his successful Fringe debut, *Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy*, Mark shares about the hardest part of doing time in prison: getting out. This is a tale of hardship lightened by levity, guiding the audience through the trials and tribulations in tackling institutionalization. [**tragedyplustimeserved.com**](http://tragedyplustimeserved.com) - Created: Mark Hughes - Performed: Mark Hughes - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 75mins - Rating: Adults only: Extremely Coarse language, Adult Themes, Extreme Violence/Abuse, Sexualized Violence - Genre: Comedy, Drama, Monologue - Country: Toronto, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tragedy-time-served-comedy-2/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Mark Hughes is a comedian, inspirational speaker, recovering addict and ex-convict. Mark uses his sardonic wit and fearless stage presence to share (and overshare) his perspective and life experiences – including the demons that sometimes still affect him to this day. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 440898355 | 🎈🛐 Back-To-School Family Fest! | 2019-08-31 | 11:00 am | 2019-08-31 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-29 6:50 pm | Are your kids a little down that summer is coming to an end? Bring them out for a fun family day at Willows Park! Everything is free. Activities include lunch, games, prizes, bouncy houses, live music, face painting, crafts, character mascots, a photo booth, and more. Hosted by Canvas Church as a gift to the community. <http://www.canvasoakbay.ca/gatherings.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 431885129 | 🍺🐾🎈 The Moon Under Water Brewery Year 7 Anniversary Party | 2019-08-31 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:20 pm | We're celebrating 7 years in business!! You're invited to our Year 7 Anniversary Party on Saturday, August 31st from 12 pm - 10 pm. The event will feature: \*Live band outside from 7 pm - 10 pm: Rock Steady! \*Dog Friendly (Parking Lot) & Kid Friendly (Parking Lot + Distillery Lounge) \*Kids get FREE ice cream & cotton candy (one per person) from the Distillery Lounge \*Dog Beer offered as well as Dog Biscuits \*LAUNCHING the Year 7 Anniversary Ale \*BBQ Outside \*Pizza in the Distillery Lounge + Pub + Takeout boxes for Parking Lot \*Prize Wheel \*Dog Kiddie Pool \*Special Selection of Beer available outside \*Shaded picnic table seating outside \*Donation box for the Victoria Humane Society Admission to the event is FREE. Beer + BBQ ticket sales will be offered on site. Bring the family, your fur babies, and your best pals! We can't wait to see you! Feel free to RSVP so we have an idea of numbers for the event. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 415279262 | Create Your Own Alcohol Inks with Natalie Brake | 2019-08-31 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:27 am | Create your own alcohol inks with Natalie Brake! Alcohol inks are hugely popular, and for good reason. They are easy to use and create beautiful artwork with dimension and fluid movement. However, there are only a handful of companies making them, which means that colors can be limited. In this demonstration, artist Natalie Brake will teach you how to make your own alcohol ink colours, including neons. Learn simple tips and tricks to create more vibrant and rich colours in your work. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/create-your-own-alcohol-inks-with-natalie-brake/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 392644135 | Blues Bash 2019 Free Performances | 2019-08-31 | 12:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until September 3, 2019 | 2019-09-03 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190903T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 4:15 pm | ***Live Blues | Beverage Garden | Rockin' Dance Floor | Food Trucks*** **Celebrate summer’s end on a high note by grooving to live blues, R&B, and more at the 26th annual Vancouver Island Blues Bash at the Outdoor Stage at Ship Point (in Victoria’s Inner Harbour, 900 block of Wharf St) and at Hermann’s Upstairs (751 View St, above Hermann’s Jazz Club) this Labour Day Weekend!** The following bands will perform at Ship Point starting at noon each day during the Vancouver Island Blues Bash: **Saturday, August 31:** *Mark Crissinger Band • Blue Moon Marquee Band • Mystery Train w. Wayne Berezan • Bill Johnson Blues Band* **Sunday, September 1:** *Checo & The Sweet Soul Choir • Kelly Fawcett & The Maladies • Little Marty & The Juke Joint • David Vest* **Monday, September 2:** *Blue Dog Ramble • The Kingpins • Brett Smith-Daniels • Soul Shakers* More information: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/blues-bash/event/blues-bash-2019-free-performances> Volunteers Wanted!: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |||
| 417306317 | Fringe 2019: Ingenue: Deanna Durbin, Judy Garland and the Golden Age of Hollywood | 2019-08-31 | 12:15 pm | 2019-08-31 | 1:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:00 pm | 2019-08-02 10:39 pm | Judy Garland is an icon, loved in The Wizard of Oz. But in the 1930s, Deanna Durbin was a much bigger star. Ingenue tells the true tale of the lifelong friendship – and rivalry – of these two Hollywood idols. *“An unforgettable delight”* – CBC; *“Gall has whipped up a fizzy mix of history, personality and musicality in this charming show!”* – ORLANDO SENTINEL [melaniegall.com](https://www.melaniegall.com/) - Created: Melanie Gall - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Historic Musical Cabaret - Country: Edmonton, AB **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/ingenue/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/ingenue/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Melanie Gall is an internationally-acclaimed vocalist. She has performed in Africa, South America, Asia and the Caribbean. She has sung Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, and recently performed a Vera Lynn concert for the Jazz series at Royal Albert Hall. Melanie has written and internationally toured several award-winning solo shows. These include: ‘Piaf and Brel: The Impossible Concert’ about French chanteuse Edith Piaf, ‘Opera Mouse’, a children’s introduction to opera, ‘Red Hot Mama: A Sophie Tucker Cabaret’, and two shows: ‘More Power to Your Knitting, Nell!’ and ‘A Stitch in Time’, featuring ‘lost’ knitting music from WWI and WWII. **Credits** Melanie Gall (writer/performer) Voiceover talents: Shelby Bond, Chris Hart, Bridget Hart, Karen Gall Musicians (recorded music): Bennett Paster, Jim Whitney **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416237358 | Fringe 2019: Into the Tango | 2019-08-31 | 12:15 pm | 2019-08-31 | 1:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 1:17 pm | 2019-08-02 8:21 am | ★★★★★Award-winning dance company, PointeTango returns from Buenos Aires with INTO THE TANGO, a breathtaking new show featuring world-class dancers Erin and Alexander. With fantastic lifts, ballet on pointe and flawless Argentine tango, this is a MUST-SEE show! ~Voted FAVOURITE DANCE show, 2018 Victoria Fringe @ Metro Studio Theatre (1411 Quadra St, Victoria, BC) Thu Aug 22 – 7:15pM Fri Aug 23 – 7:15pm Sat Aug 24 – 5pm Thu Aug 29 – 5:15pm Sat Aug 31 – 12:15pm Sun Sep 1 – 7:45pm Tickets: $11 at the door or online at [intrepidtheatre.com](http://intrepidtheatre.com/) \* Everyone who attends the Fringe buys a membership button ($6) -One time purchase- Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417185858 | Fringe 2019: Money on the Table | 2019-08-31 | 12:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 1:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:03 pm | 2019-08-02 10:40 pm | How far would you go to get your money back? Probably a question you should ask before you find yourself staring at an unconscious stranger taped to a chair. One trio of kidnappers is about to find out why in this dark comedy of investment, revenge, and terrible people. [bucketheadtheatre.com](https://www.bucketheadtheatre.com/) - Created: Andrew Fraser - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 45mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Violence - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/money-on-the-table/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Bucket Head Productions was formed by a group of students from UVic’s Phoenix Theatre (and a plastic bucket with a face on it) in their transition to theatre professionals. Rooted in the belief that theatre can be fun and compelling regardless of budget, we hope to create opportunities for emerging artists to explore new ideas within a constructive environment. Sometimes the best thing you can do when the world is scary and confusing is stop worrying, stick a bucket on your head, and charge into the unknown. **Credits** Director: Annie Konstantinova Playwright: Andrew Fraser Cast: Landon Wong Julie McGuire Nicholas Atkinson Nicholas Guerreiro Stage Manager: Ashley Richter Costume Design & Fight Choreography: Lucien Lum Props: Christian Tervo Sound Design: Logan Swain **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417171304 | Fringe 2019: TravelTheatrics | 2019-08-31 | 12:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 1:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:30 pm | 2019-08-02 10:40 pm | 1 Woman. 18 Characters. Watch 6 TRUE travel stories enacted from across the globe. WINNER Jester’s Cap Award – Calgary Fringe 2016. *“A remarkable presence on stage”-*CBC *“I never wanted the show to end. Barnes is as astonishing a solo performer as they come”* – TWO CENTS & TWO PENCE “*A stage presence like none I have ever seen.”* – THE MARBLE VICTORIA [kearabarnes.com](https://kearabarnes.com/)**[](https://kearabarnes.com/)** - Created: Keara Barnes - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 14+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Theatrical Storytelling - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/traveltheatrics/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Keara Barnes is an award winning actor from Vancouver, B.C. She holds a BFA in Theatre from The University of Victoria and studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Also a writer/producer, Keara is the creator/performer behind two critically acclaimed solo shows: ALMOST A STEPMOM ( 2017 Vancouver Celticfest \*SOLD OUT RUN\*, 2017 Vancouver Fringe \*SOLD OUT RUN\* 2016 Calgary Fringe \*WINNER\* Jester’s Cap Award, 2015 Victoria Fringe) and TRAVELTHEATRICS (2018 Winnipeg Fringe, 2018 Vancouver Fringe). TRAVELTHEATRICS was most recently one of three international plays selected for the 2019 Suncor Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work at Lunchbox Theatre, the top noon hour theatre company in the word. Keara has travelled to 34 countries, has over 50 stage/screen/voice over credits and is delighted to be bringing TravelTheatrics to her alma mater city of Victoria. **Credits** Writer/Performer: Keara Barnes Director: Melissa Oei Sound Designer: CJ McGillivray Lighting Consultant: Jono Kim **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417182498 | Fringe 2019: Timeline for Homo Sapiens | 2019-08-31 | 12:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 1:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:58 pm | 2019-08-02 10:40 pm | A T-EDGE TALK! A talk with edge. An irreverent non-academic intellectual redneck perspective, exploration of Prehistory. Freeman the Handyman, “street polymath,” takes on a host of subjects from evolutionary biology, plate tectonics, archaeology, anthropology and more. Awareness peddling…with crass class. A debut presentation from a local handyman. Fact resistant humans welcomed! [**timelineforhomosapiens.com**](https://timelineforhomosapiens.com) - Created: Cameron MacCuspic/Freeman the Handyman~street polymath - Performed: Cameron MacCuspic - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: Adults only: Coarse language - Genre: Monologue - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/timeline-for-homo-sapiens/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Timeline for Homo Sapiens – presented by Freeman the Handyman, street polymath; Cameron MacCuspic is a local renovation contractor, who should have been a scientist. A debut presentation with a focus on US and the time before writing, Prehistory. A T-eDge Talk…a talk with “Edge!”. Crass class, awareness peddling with an intellectual redneck host. Irreverent dialogue versus stuffy dull academic speak, will be used to cover evolution, plate tectonics, our African story, Paleolithic art, Glaciations, our steps into the America’s story and more. A “unique” type of show. **Credits** One man show. (Cameron MacCuspic) One helper. (Kelsey MacCuspic) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 427656779 | International Overdose Awareness Day | 2019-08-31 | 12:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 4:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 2:05 pm | International Overdose Awareness Day Events will be taking place on Saturday, August 31st, 2019 at #1 Centennial Square Victoria BC. The daytime event runs from 12:30 – 4:30 pm. There will be resource booths, Community BBQ, free and confidential drug checking, a mass Naloxone training event, memorial activity and live music. A Candlelight Memorial will take place on the same day at 7 pm at St. John’s The Devine Anglican Church (1611 Quadra St). This will be an evening to remember all those impacted by Substance Use and an evening of remembrance for those we have lost. Through words and music we will remember….. <https://www.overdoseday.com/canada/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 416948559 | Fringe 2019: Dissection of a … Mixed Heritage Woman | 2019-08-31 | 12:45 pm | 2019-08-31 | 1:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:06 am | 2019-08-02 10:40 pm | **Dissection of a ~~Indian Aboriginal First Nation Indigenous Native Status Full-Blood Non-Status Halfbreed Métis Rez Urban~~ Mixed Heritage Woman** Which part belongs to who? Told through family and personal stories, poetry, dance and a bit of song. One woman tries to find out who she is and where her mixed heritage is pulling her. Unraveling and weaving together her experiences to figure out how to fit within society and not set it on fire. - Created: Nyla Carpantier - Performed: Nyla Carpantier - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Heartfelt, Poetic, Solo Show - Country: Vancouver, BC Tickets can be purchased online through Ticket Rocket, over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dissection-of-a-mixed-heritage-woman-fringe/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Sat Aug 24 at 6pm. **About the artist/company** Nyla Carpentier (Tahltan, Kaska, French, Scottish) is a multifaceted performing artist currently residing in Vancouver. She is an actor, writer, powwow dancer and workshop facilitator. Acting credits include: Raven meets the Monkey King (Axis Theatre), The Boy who was Abandoned, Battle of the Birds (Savage Society), The Flats/Les Flats (Prairie Theatre Exchange and Theatre Cercle Moliere), The Berlin Blues and Ipperwash (the Blyth Theatre Festival), Busted Up: A Yukon Story (Openpit Theatre) and God’s Lake (Castlereigh Production). **Credits** Writer/creator/actor: Nyla Carpentier Director: Phay Moores Dramaturgy: Wren Brian Stage Manager: Nico Dicecco Sound design: Mary Jane Paquette (tbc) Costume: Nyla Carpentier Set design: Nyla Carpentier **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 400823446 | 📽️ $3 Movie Matinee: Ladies in Lavender / Hunter Killer | 2019-08-31 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 3:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 1:37 pm | 2019-08-14 9:10 am | Enjoy the movie, popcorn and beverage for just $3! Your choice: 1pm - Ladies in Lavender 1:30pm - Hunter Killer We will show two movies at 1 pm on the last Saturday of each month. Call or come by the Centre to check out our upcoming Movie titles. 250-384-6542 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/3-movie-matinee-to-be-announced-2018-08-04-2018-12-15/all/> Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 381550494 | Large Outdoor Community Naloxone Training | 2019-08-31 | 1:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 2:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-06-20 12:44 pm | Join us for a large outdoor community Naloxone training. The goal of this event is to educate ourselves on how to save a life, but also to raise awareness that fatal and on fatal overdose are still happening in our community. Come out even if you've already been trained in the use of naloxone! Join us so we can show the larger community that we care, we are aware, and we believe that community has a huge role to play in ending preventable death through overdose. Register here: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/large-outdoor-community-naloxone-training-tickets-63588068625> **This event has been organized by the South Island Community Overdose Response Network (SICORN) with funding from the Community Action Initiative (CAI)** and support from the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR). |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 417247334 | Fringe 2019: Josephine | 2019-08-31 | 1:45 pm | 2019-08-31 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:00 pm | 2019-08-02 10:40 pm | Starring 6-time “Best of Fest” and 6-time “Outstanding Performer” winner Tymisha Harris, this critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway biographical musical combines theatre, cabaret and burlesque to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African American international superstar and one of the most extraordinary figures of the 20th Century. [josephinetheplay.com](http://josephinetheplay.com/) - Created: Tymisha Harris, Tod Kimbro, and Michael Marinaccio - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: Adults only: Adult Themes, Nudity - Genre: Musical Theatre, Historical - Country: Orlando, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/josephine/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/josephine/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Josephine is the highlight of Tymisha Harris’ remarkable career, in which she has toured with Broadway’s “Rock of Ages”, danced with internationally renowned “Pilobolis Dance Theatre” , been featured in the “Bring It On” hit movie series, and choreographed and danced with pop groups “LFO” and “NSYNC” **Credits** Tymisha Harris- co-creator, Performer, Choreographer, Costume Designer Michael Marinanncio-**Langham Court Theatre (Fringe Venue 5)** 805 Langham Court co-creator, Director, Producer Tod Kimbro- co-creator, Playwright, Music Director **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417589686 | Fringe 2019: Pippin | 2019-08-31 | 2:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 9:06 am | Multiple Tony award winning Broadway musical Pippin tells the story of one young man’s music-filled quest to find the extraordinary at war, in love and via other such conquests and adventures, only to discover that true happiness is found in those unextraordinary moments of life. This production celebrates the 20th anniversary of this youth Musical Theatre company. Family friendly. Theatre is air-conditioned/wheelchair accessible. [smus.ca](https://www.smus.ca/) DIRECTIONS & AUDIENCE ADVICE: St. Michaels University School Copeland Theatre, 3400 Richmond Rd (corner of Richmond Rd and McRae Ave). SMUS is a 10-minute drive from downtown and is easily accessible by public transit (from downtown, use #14 UVic bus). - Created: Stephen Schwartz, Roger O. Hirson and Bob Fosse - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 90 mins - Rating: All Ages - Genre: Historical Musical Theatre - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/pippin/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/pippin/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Sat Aug 31, 2pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **About the artist/company** Performed by students in the SMUS Summer Musical Theatre Summer Intensive. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417172849 | Fringe 2019: Antigones | 2019-08-31 | 2:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 2:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:35 pm | 2019-08-02 10:41 pm | A movement adaptation of Sophocles’ classic, *Antigone*, in this piece, we turn to the other senses when words are not enough to express our truth. Our focus is on the experience of being Antigone; her truth and emotional journey as she defies the king to honour her fallen brother, knowing it may cost her life. - Created: Luciana Fernandes - Performed: Hailey Jen Fowler, Taryn Roo Yoneda, Shayla Pready, Megan Wong - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 30mins - Rating: PG12+ Adult Themes - Genre: Movement, Tragedy, Dance - Country: Victoria/Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/antigones/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Focused on (re)claiming classical and canonized work with a contemporary eye, we approach Antigone from a feminist perspective, honouring her emotional journey and defiance through movement. **Credits** Created through an intensively collaborative process by: Luciana Silvestre Fernandes – director Olivia Wheeler- sound designer and assistant director Logan Swain- co-sound designer (original production) Aubrey McNair- light designer Leah Anthony- stage manager Hailey Jen Fowler- performer Taryn Roo Yoneda- performer Shayla Pready- performer Megan Wong- performer **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417235128 | Fringe 2019: This Man is an Island | 2019-08-31 | 2:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 2:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:31 pm | 2019-08-02 10:40 pm | A hot air balloon mishap leaves Evan stranded alone on a remote, uninhabited island with a terrifying companion…his own mind! His resourcefulness will be pushed to the limit as he struggles to survive thirst, hunger, sunburn, boredom and existential angst, all the while remaining fun to hang out with, just in case someone else shows up. - Created: Evan Roberts - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 45 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Comedy Storytelling Music - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/this-man-is-an-island/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/this-man-is-an-island/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Sun Sept 1, 5pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **About the artist/company** Evan Roberts is an actor, comedian and singer who has been a staple of the Victoria theatre community for pretty much his whole life. Elizaveta Roberts is a seven-year-old girl who is looking forward to her Fringe debut! **Credits** Performed by Evan Roberts and Elizaveta Roberts **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417155792 | Fringe 2019: Falstaff | 2019-08-31 | 2:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 3:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:58 pm | 2019-08-02 10:40 pm | “Jack” takes us into battles, bedrooms and bars in Clayton Jevne’s one-actor adaptation of Robert Nye’s Guardian Prize-winning biographical novel. Nye’s anti-hero is a comical yet poignant combination of Shakespeare’s self-absorbed buffoon and the actual historic figure of Sir John Fastolf (Shakespeare’s original inspiration). *“Amazing… wonderful story teller”* – CBC. *“Masterful… Sympathetic, without losing his bawdy edge.”* – Monday Magazine - Created: Clayton Jevne, adapted from the novel by Robert Nye - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: Adults Only: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedic/Dramatic Monologue **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/falstaff/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/falstaff/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Clayton Jevne has been the Artistic Director of Theatre Inconnu since 1978. His solo shows have toured in six countries. He has performed periodically at Fringe festivals across North America (and in Scotland) since 1985. Clayton has also been directly involved in over 130 Theatre Inconnu productions in one capacity or another: actor, director, designer, and general manager. Highlights include performances at the United Solo Festival (New York City), Festival de Sinaloa (Mexico), and the Aberdeen Alternative Arts Festival (Scotland). For the past 10 years Clayton has also taught in the UVic Theatre Department (where he received his PhD). **Credits** Actor: Clayton Jevne Director: Clayton Jevne Costume: Margaret McKea **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417580671 | Fringe 2019: False Prophets | 2019-08-31 | 2:15 pm | 2019-08-31 | 3:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:45 am | “Woe to you, when all men speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.” (Luke 6:16) “I’m stanky rich. Imma die tryin’ to spend this bitch.” (50 Cent) Jeff Leard takes aim at the super rich in this brand new capitalist satire. ★★★★★ – **EDMONTON JOURNAL** ★ ★ ★★★ – **CALGARY HERALD** [**jeffleardcomedy.com**](https://www.jeffleardcomedy.com) - Created: Jeff Leard - Performed: Jeff Leard - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: Adults Only: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Satire, Monologue - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/false-profits/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417142043 | Fringe 2019: Dear Samantha Charles Adrian as Ms Samantha Mann | 2019-08-31 | 2:15 pm | 2019-08-31 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:26 pm | With 20,000 views and rising on her YouTube advice channel, the very modern and multiaward-winning spinster librarian Ms Samantha Mann spills the beans on her life as a semi-professional advice-giver. Expect tips, reminiscences and a free consultation! ★★★★ – FRINGE GURU *“Comedy at its best.”* – BUXTON FRINGE REVIEW *“Ms Samantha Mann is simply delightful.”* -DISPATCHES FROM THE VICTORIA FRINGE [mssamanthamann.com](http://www.mssamanthamann.com/) **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dear-samantha/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** The multi-award-winning spinster librarian and Agony Aunt\* (in training) Ms Samantha Mann has performed across the UK as well as in France, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Canada and Japan. Her performance of her début show ‘Stories About Love, Death & A Rabbit’ at the 2017 Victoria Fringe Festival caused Victoria’s own Janis La Couvée to write of her: “Ms Samantha Mann is simply delightful.” \*“An Agony Aunt,” as Ms Samantha Mann explains, “is rather like a therapist, but without the qualifications.”. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 416958684 | Fringe 2019: Personal Demon Hunter | 2019-08-31 | 2:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:31 am | 2019-08-02 10:41 pm | *Personal Demon Hunter* is an exploration and confrontation of anxiety through a mixture of storytelling, original music, stand-up and improvised comedy. It is a cabaret which contains moments of good-natured audience interaction. Velvet Duke will use every tool in his arsenal to vanquish demons for good, including turning to you, his fans. [**thevelvetduke.wordpress.com/personal-demon-hunter**](https://thevelvetduke.wordpress.com/personal-demon-hunter) - Created: Velvet Duke - Performed: Velvet Duke - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 50mins - Rating: Adults Only - Genre: Cabaret, Storytelling, Comedy - Country: Toronto, ON Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/27), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/personal-demon-hunter/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Sat Aug 24 – 2:15pm and Thu Aug 29 – 6:15pm shows are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** VELVET WELLS Named for his smooth baritone voice, Velvet Wells is a queer black male entertainer who regularly graces many of Toronto’s stages in collaborative productions and solo stand-up acts. He is the co-founder of The Dandies and creator/producer of their long-running Holodeck Follies, an improvised Star Trek show. Velvet is also the creator of INTERSECTION, a diversity themed storytelling show, and OverDude, the improvised rock duo. **Credits** Written/Created by: Velvet Wells Production Manager: Andie Wells Stage Manager: Alan Leightizer Musical arrangement: Al Val and Jason Zinger [Digital show program](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K_KmOzLR31-euzEIgVoLIuzehPKVIzo_/view?usp=sharing) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 415279207 | Create Your Own Alcohol Inks with Natalie Brake | 2019-08-31 | 2:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:27 am | 2019-07-31 10:27 am | Create your own alcohol inks with Natalie Brake! Alcohol inks are hugely popular, and for good reason. They are easy to use and create beautiful artwork with dimension and fluid movement. However, there are only a handful of companies making them, which means that colors can be limited. In this demonstration, artist Natalie Brake will teach you how to make your own alcohol ink colours, including neons. Learn simple tips and tricks to create more vibrant and rich colours in your work. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/create-your-own-alcohol-inks-with-natalie-brake/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 416965908 | Fringe 2019: The Robber Bridegroom: A Grimm Fairy Tale | 2019-08-31 | 3:45 pm | 2019-08-31 | 4:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:45 am | 2019-08-02 10:41 pm | An impoverished miller seeks a better life for his daughter by arranging her marriage to a wealthy stranger. She wants to help her family, but something wicked lurks in the woods where her bridegroom lives… Chimera Theatre brings this Brothers Grimm fairy tale to life through puppetry and physical theatre. *“This show is for you.”* **– THE YYSCENE** [**chimeratheatre.com**](https://www.chimeratheatre.com) - Created: The Brothers Grimm, adapted by Andrew G. Cooper - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG14+: Adult Themes, Violence - Country: Kamloops, BC **Tickets can also be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/10), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-robber-bridegroom-a-grimm-fairy-tale/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-robber-bridegroom-a-grimm-fairy-tale/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Chimera Theatre is a non-profit theatre company based out of Kamloops, British Columbia. The company presents innovative, inventive and original works of Canadian Theatre and tours its productions across Western Canada. The society has a specific focus on exploring unconventional styles of performance and non-traditional theatre venues. Improvisation, immersion and interactivity are core to the development of new works. **Credits** CAST Mother/Little Girl – Ashley Hiibner Wife/Bridegroom – Deedra Salange Ladouceur Daughter/Old Woman – Victoria Skorobohach Maid – Madeleine Taylor-Gregg ARTIST PERSONNEL Director/Adapter/Puppet Designer – Andrew G. Cooper Costume Designer – Maddison Hartloff Set and Original Lighting Design – Jared Raschke Scenic Artist – Brittney Martens Sound Designer – Lukas Vanderlip Head of Properties/Production Assistant – Kayly Erno Carpenter – Joel Feenstra Puppet Consultant/Builder – Juanita Dawn Puppet/Scenic Art Assistant – Ashley Hiibner Properties/Set Assistant – Deedra Salange Ladouceur Costumes Assistant – Victoria Skorobohach Original Production Devisors – Maddison Hartloff, Brittney Martens, and Melissa Purcha **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417585823 | Fringe 2019: 5-Step Guide to Being German 2.0 | 2019-08-31 | 4:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 5:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:57 am | Wanna be German? Of course you do. And now German comedian Paco Erhard teaches you how. Sold out worldwide, the 2018 hit show returns, updated and improved. You will laugh. If you want. Zis is not an order. ★★★★★ – EDINBURGH GUIDE. ★★★★★ *“hilarious”* – BROADWAY BABY. *“Genius”* – NATIONAL POST. Fringe World Best Comedy Nominee 2013. Pick of the Fringe, Vancouver 2018. [germancomedy.com](http://www.germancomedy.com/) - Created: Paco Erhard - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Stand-up Comedy - Country: Berlin, Germany **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/5step-guide-to-being-german-2/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/5step-guide-to-being-german-2/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Paco Erhard is German, but he has other problems too. Best known for explaining the Germans through humor for BBC, Irish Times and in his 5-Step Guide to Being German, Paco has performed comedy around the world, in English, Spanish, and German. A world traveller since he hitchhiked out of his native Germany in 2001, Paco delivers cultural observations and irreverent social satire with mischievous charm. Considered “one of the best cultural comedians in the world” (Rip It Up, Australia), he has been a Fringe World Best Comedy nominee and won Vancouver’s Pick of the Fringe Award in 2018. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417233294 | Fringe 2019: Broadway Bash | 2019-08-31 | 4:15 pm | 2019-08-31 | 5:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:27 pm | 2019-08-02 10:41 pm | With respect and love (coupled with mild viciousness) we’re taking a bash at Broadway. All your favourite Broadway tunes with new satirical, sarcastic or silly lyrics. Songs from Hamilton, Mary Poppins, Oklahoma, Camelot, Les Miz and many more but with new hilarious lyrics written by comedian Steve Ivings. We’d invite you to sing along…but you won’t know the words. [broadwaybash.weebly.com](https://broadwaybash.weebly.com/) - Created: Steve Ivings - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Musical Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/broadway-bash/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/broadway-bash/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Steve Ivings Entertainment has produced dozens of popular live stage shows over the past two decades. The shows follow the variety format – singing, dancing and comedy – made popular originally in the British Music Hall and later Vaudeville and then on television. Steve Ivings, Victoria-born comedian and writer, created all of the shows which have been staged at various local venues including the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, the Charlie White Theatre, the Ocean Point Resort and Langham Court Theatre. Every show is fast-paced, colourful, marvelously musical and funny. Broadway Bash is all of that and more. **Credits** Steve Ivings – Producer, director, writer, performer Lena Palermo – Music director, choreographer, performer Stephanie Geehan – Choreographer, performer Craig Wilson – Performer Cody Miller – Performer Helena Descoteau – Performer **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417296204 | Fringe 2019: In Ireland We Rented A Car From Criminals | 2019-08-31 | 4:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 5:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:48 pm | 2019-08-02 10:41 pm | In the famine graveyards of County Clare, Tom and Mary search for their Irish ancestors with Aidan’s voice harping in their heads: “Keep to the left. Don’t hurt the car.” Back at the car-rental kiosk, Aidan and his helpers wait for them to drive off the wrong side of the road. Comedy, drama, sex, blarney, and Irish drinking songs. [lauren-allen.net](http://lauren-allen.net/) - Created: Rod Macpherson - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All Ages: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy/Drama - Country: Saskatoon, Sk **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/in-ireland-we-rented/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/in-ireland-we-rented/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Playing Calgary and Saskatoon the same week! Dumb Ax productions won the CAFF lottery to tour In Ireland We Rented a Car from Criminals to fringe festivals in Toronto, Kingston, Calgary Edmonton, Victoria and Vancouver. A late withdrawal got the same show a spot in the Saskatoon Fringe — with a new cast. **Credits** Starring: Lauren Allen and Nathan Coppens Directed by: Andrew Johnston Written by: Rod Macpherson Sound : Mike Klein Stage manager: Lauren Allen **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
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| 397670447 | Fringe 2019: Battery Operated Boyfriend | 2019-08-31 | 4:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 5:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 6:38 pm | 2019-08-03 9:18 am | GIANT NERD AUSTRALIA presents a love story with a digital twist! Sam, a designer of advanced artificial intelligence systems, and her A.I. boyfriend Bob are called on to save the human race. In doing so, they push their A.I. - Human relationship far beyond any normal romance. - Created: Steve Brady - Performed: Steve Brady + Nicole Cabe - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Duration: 50mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy/Drama - Country: Adelaide, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/battery-operated-boyfriend/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/battery-operated-boyfriend/) "Vibrating with laughter ... Darkly funny" 4 STARS - ALL OVER ADELAIDE GIANT NERD AUSTRALIA is Steve Brady (Adelaide, Australia) and Nicol Cabe (Seattle, USA). Battery Operated Boyfriend debuted at the Adelaide Fringe in February 2019. Victoria Fringe will be it's North American premiere. [](https://www.facebook.com/events/2526335337434447/) **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
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| 417232965 | Fringe 2019: Diagnose This! Tales of a Medical Actor | 2019-08-31 | 4:45 pm | 2019-08-31 | 5:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:23 pm | 2019-08-02 10:42 pm | When an improv comedian plays patient for medical students, what results is a hilarious and moving view into the world of healthcare. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you cry, it’ll make you cringe, and it’ll make you say “F\*\*\* THE SYSTEM!” Contains strong opinions about the U.S. and blunt talk about lady parts. [DonnaKaySpeaks.com](http://donnakayspeaks.com/) - Created: Donna Kay Yarborough - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: Adults Only: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Storytelling, Solo - Country: Portland, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/diagnose-this/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/diagnose-this/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Donna Kay Yarborough (The Famous Haydell Sisters, Shenatra!) has done stuff…a lot of stuff. Comedy, music, interactive theater, theater-theater, film, voice acting–you name it. She is passionate about creating theatre with true connection and heart, and “…can whip of a sense of fun, keeping the crowd under her spell”. (Orlando Sentinel) Donna currently resides as a “Texpat” in Portland OR and takes too many cute animal pictures. Follow her exploits at DonnaKaySpeaks.com @DonnaKaySpeaks **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417250275 | Fringe 2019: 🏳️🌈 LUB DUB | 2019-08-31 | 4:45 pm | 2019-08-31 | 5:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:04 pm | 2019-08-02 10:42 pm | A variety show for the marginalized, angry, unseen. *LUB DUB* is unapologetic, political, fiercely entertaining. Centering experiences of Black, Filipino, Queer, disabled, low income folks, *LUB DUB* invites you to celebrate, collaborate, and smash white supremacy. *“I left feeling recharged…I made monkey sounds and put pepper up my nose, but I didn’t feel pressured to do it”* – **APT 613** - Created: Monica Ogden, KP Productions, Tony Adams - Performed: Monica Ogden, KP Productions, Tony Adams - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Variety, Protest, Experimental - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lub-dub/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lub-dub/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Tues Aug 27 – 7:45pm show is a Relaxed Performance. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Sat Aug 31 – 4:45pm. **About the artist/company** Monica Ogden, KP, (the artist formerly known as Ann-Bernice Thomas) and Tony Adams together make up Rage Sweater Theatre Productions. We are an unapologetically loud, QT2IBPOC, non-binary, disabled, theatre company, whose work focuses on socio-political activism, and sharing the stories that deserve to be told. We mix storytelling, stand-up comedy, movement, and song, to showcase our stories, as well as bring the audience together in our practice of being together. [Apartment 613 Review](https://apt613.ca/fringe-review-lub-dub/) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 432409384 | 📽️ Double Feature – Tea with the Dames and the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel | 2019-08-31 | 5:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 3, 2019 | 2019-09-03 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190903T065959Z | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-21 9:48 am | 2019-08-21 9:48 am | **Tea with Dames** Year: 2018 Runtime: 94 mins Director: Roger Michell Rated: PG Country: UK Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, and Maggie Smith are not only four of the greatest actresses of their generation—they are also close friends. Hear their blunt truths, personal confessions, and candid insights as they spend one weekend in the country reminiscing about their glorious pasts. 99% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com “This is not really a film about friendship; it’s a true and rare sisterhood of British theatre royalty, and it’s a privilege to be allowed to sit in on it and share their tea.” – Mark Jackson, *Epoch Times* **The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel** Year: 2012 Runtime: 123 mins Director: John Madden (ll) Rated: General Country: US British retirees travel to Jaipur, India in search of total relaxation at the Marigold Hotel, but when the luxurious accommodations are less than expected, they choose to embrace the hotel’s charming surroundings and begin a fresh start on their new lives abroad. “Charming, delightful and amusing – just what you’d expect from the star-studded cast of veterans.” Anna Smith, *Empire* $11.43 19+ <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/double-feature-tea-with-the-dames-and-the-best-exotic-marigold-hotel/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417166094 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-31 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 6:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:22 pm | 2019-08-02 10:42 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417587049 | Fringe 2019: 13 Dead Dreams of “Eugene” | 2019-08-31 | 5:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 6:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 9:01 am | *X-Files* meets *The Twilight Zone*… in the dark! The award-winning Off-Broadway shadow puppet folk musical! Based on a true story. A body was found and placed on display… that’s when the Dead Dreams began. WINNER: “Best Show” Orlando Fringe 2018. *“Superb storytelling”* – **FRONT ROW CENTER NYC** *“Wizard-like shadow and flashlight effects”* **– ORLANDO WEEKLY** *“Seriously creepy fun”* **– CITYBEAT** [**theatremobile.org**](https://www.theatremobile.org) - Created: Erika Kate MacDonald and Paul Strickland - Performed: Erika Kate MacDonald and Paul Strickland - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Violence - Genre: Shadow Horror Play - Country: Cincinnatti, USA **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/13-dead-dreams-of-eugene/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Theatre Mobile is 13-time Best of Fest winners Paul Strickland and Erika Kate MacDonald. This is their first time at the Victoria Fringe. Since 2014 they have toured together with shows such as Ain’t True & Uncle False (5 stars Winnipeg Free Press), Tales Too Tall for Trailers (5 stars Edmonton Sun) and Papa Squat (5 stars CBC). Last year, Erika’s shadow puppet adaptation of Carnival of the Animals was featured at the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, Paul’s tall tales were featured at the National Storytelling Festival in Tennessee, and Paul and Erika performed 13 Dead Dreams of “Eugene” Off-Broadway. **Credits** Written and Performed by: Paul Strickland and Erika Kate MacDonald Puppet Design by: Erika Kate MacDonald Sound Design and Music by: Paul Strickland **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
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| 416875624 | Fringe 2019: how to pull your heart out through your throat | 2019-08-31 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:32 am | 2019-08-02 10:42 pm | In a dark vat, three creatures steeped in tar struggle to create themselves. Does their need for validation keep them from being seen? A collision of theatre, dance, poetry (and more!), Impulse Theatre’s magically visceral “how-to” guide will leave you asking: What does my heart really want to say? [impulsetheatre.ca](http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/) - Created: Impulse Theatre - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes, Strobe Effects, Fog or Haze - Genre: Interdisciplinary Theatre Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/14), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-pull-your-heart/> **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Impulse Theatre has been creating and producing work in Victoria since 2010. Premiering more than fifteen new works since the company’s inception, Impulse has become a vital and prolific contemporary voice in Victoria’s theatre community. They have produced new works on their own and been presented by such companies as Theatre SKAM’s SKAMpede, the Belfry Theatre’s SPARK Festival, and Upintheair’s rEvolver Theatre Festival in Vancouver. In 2016, they presented the world premiere of their new solo show ana at Intrepid Theatre’s Uno Fest after a final workshop in Toronto at the nationally acclaimed Videofag. When they’re not busy expanding their roster of shows, Impulse Theatre presents the Peek-Show as a regular series, as well as an expanded Peek Fest. **Credits** Director: Andrew Barrett Performers: Chase Hiebert, Julie Mombourquette, and Rachel Levy Stage Manager: Veronica Harland Lighting Designer: Emma Dickerson **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417178492 | Fringe 2019: Mel Malarky Gets The Bum’s Rush | 2019-08-31 | 6:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:44 pm | 2019-08-02 10:43 pm | Travel back to 1931 and join us for this bodacious vaudeville show about Mel Malarkey’s last night in her theatre. Award winning spoken word artist and musician, Charlie Petch, marries poetry, original music and theatre in this hilarious and heartbreaking performance. Donkeys! Gigolos! The Musical Saw! Find out why ELECTRIC CITY MAGAZINE called it *“The Best of 2017*” [charliecpetch.com/mel-malarkey.htm](http://www.charliecpetch.com/) - Created: Charlie Petch - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 14+: Mature Content, Adult themes - Genre: Tragicomedy & Performance Poetry - Country: Toronto, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/mel-malarky/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Charlie C Petch is an award winning playwright, spoken word artist, haiku deathmaster, host and musical saw player. Petch is touring “Mel Malarkey Gets the Bum’s Rush” which got “Best of 2017” from Electric City Magazine for the radio play accompanying album “Odes & Acts”. They have published books with Wordpress and LyricalMyrical and poems with Descant, The Toronto Quarterly, Matrix and Oratorealis journals. Petch is the creative director of “Hot Damn It’s A Queer Slam” a multi-city touring poetry slam series. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417161381 | Fringe 2019: Tragedy – Time Served = Comedy | 2019-08-31 | 6:15 pm | 2019-08-31 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:08 pm | 2019-08-02 10:43 pm | In the sequel to his successful Fringe debut, *Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy*, Mark shares about the hardest part of doing time in prison: getting out. This is a tale of hardship lightened by levity, guiding the audience through the trials and tribulations in tackling institutionalization. [**tragedyplustimeserved.com**](http://tragedyplustimeserved.com) - Created: Mark Hughes - Performed: Mark Hughes - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 75mins - Rating: Adults only: Extremely Coarse language, Adult Themes, Extreme Violence/Abuse, Sexualized Violence - Genre: Comedy, Drama, Monologue - Country: Toronto, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tragedy-time-served-comedy-2/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Mark Hughes is a comedian, inspirational speaker, recovering addict and ex-convict. Mark uses his sardonic wit and fearless stage presence to share (and overshare) his perspective and life experiences – including the demons that sometimes still affect him to this day. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417137689 | Fringe 2019: Fool Munn Komming! | 2019-08-31 | 6:15 pm | 2019-08-31 | 7:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:20 pm | 2019-08-02 10:43 pm | Fool Muun Komming! \[BeBgWunderful/YEsyes/4sure.Hi5/TruLuv;Spank Spank:SOfun\_Grate\_Times\] *“A hilarious, beautiful, sensual, absurdist masterpiece”* – CAPITAL CRITICS’ CIRCLE (Ottawa) Set inside a giant mass hallucination, an alien being appears before humankind to present a gift, millennia in the making. Part sci-fi clown, part acid fueled mime, part oddball love letter. WINNER: Pick of the Fringe – Edmonton Fringe, 2018 - Created: Sam Kruger - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Adult Themes - Genre: Physical Theatre, Comedy - Country: Minneapolis, USA Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/13), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/fool-munn-komming/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Sam Kruger is an actor, writer, and all around theatre artist based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. His solo shows Fool Muun Komming! (etc, etc) and Bat Brains or (let’s explore mental illness with vampires) have toured all across the Canadian Fringe circuit to widespread critical acclaim. Kruger is a graduate of the University of Minnesota’s, and famed physical theatre and clown school, Ecole Philippe Gaulier, in Etampes, France. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417579717 | Fringe 2019: How I Murdered My Mother | 2019-08-31 | 6:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:41 am | What’s the difference between dying “properly” & dying with Alzheimer’s? Dying like a man or a lady? Dying while loved or…? Using humour & horror this new one-man show tells how Gerald & husband tended the final five years of Gerald’s parents. You may die laughing? [tomosuruplayers.com/how-i-murdered-my-mother](https://www.tomosuruplayers.com/how-i-murdered-my-mother) - Created: Gerald Williams - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Storytelling, Drama, Comedy - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-i-murdered-my-mother/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-i-murdered-my-mother/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Tomo Suru is a bad translation of Japanese meaning “Be With Friends.” Founded by Shigeru Matsubara the company works with people in a supportive environment for good stories well told. Varied performances have included the musical Cabaret, the play Year of Magical Thinking, as well as new works. With over 30 nominations and awards for their work Tomo Suru is happy to present this funny touching show about death. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417245048 | Fringe 2019: Tuesdays with Morrie | 2019-08-31 | 6:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:49 pm | 2019-08-02 10:43 pm | Imagine after discovering that with only weeks to live, an old friend comes back into your life after 16 years. He is broken inside. What do you do? What message can you give him in the remaining time? - Created: Mitch Albom - Performed: Perry Burton, Richard Michelle-Pentelbury - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tuesdays-with-morrie/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tuesdays-with-morrie/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Perry Burton “Mitch” – a stage performer since childhood Perry has performed across Canada, winner of the 2009 Calgary One Act Festival – Outstanding Actor, mentors local middle school students, and occasionally does theatre tech Richard Michelle-Pentelbury “Morrie” – retired Calgary teacher, award winning actor, and director, Richard has performed as Morrie dozens of times over 15 years **Credits** Perry Burton “Mitch” Richard Michelle-Pentelbury “Morrie” **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 409094752 | All Black Everything 2019 | 2019-08-31 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 1:04 pm | We are very excited to introduce the elegant all-black attire theme event of the year! The event will be held at the newly built and renowned International Marina Yacht Docks at Victoria West. The venue will be decorated exquisitely with white decor backdrop on the inside and a stunning view of the Victoria outer harbour on the outside. We cordially invite you to enjoy this modern mixer that involves a fusion of young professionals, unique catering and energizing music provided by Atmos Events. RSVP on Eventbrite Link and grab your tickets ASAP as we only have a limited of tickets sold for this special event! $40 / $100 (VIP) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/all-black-everything-2019-tickets-65632591849> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 401340539 | 📽️ Marianne & Leonard | 2019-08-31 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-14 9:10 am | The history between filmmaker and subject is prominent in the latest from Nick Broomfield, veteran documentarian of musicians that include Kurt Cobain and Whitney Houston. He turns here to the life of the legendary Leonard Cohen, but there’s a unique angle. The director was close to Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, even appearing in some of the archival footage in the film. It’s his most personal film to date. “Marianne & Leonard” is the story of an artist and a muse. Leonard Cohen wrote “So Long, Marianne” and “Bird on a Wire” directly about Marianne Ihlen, the woman he met at a crucial, formative age, and with whom he fell madly in love. They inspired each other on a Greek island called Hydra, a magical place to which Broomfield’s film regularly returns, and a place the filmmaker visited as a young man and spent time with Ihlen, who actually inspired him to make his first film. It was what you’d imagine the life of a young future poet would be on a Greek island—days of writing, drinking, drugs, sex, and sun. Moving to the States and transforming into a musician with the breakout success of “Suzanne,” Cohen’s star rose while Ihlen stayed in Hydra. They would have largely separate lives, but Broomfield makes the case that they remained each other’s greatest influence, deftly drawing lines from Hydra & Marianne to Leonard’s music & stardom. --RogerEbert.com “Nick Broomfield’s haunting documentary is a lovely illustration of the twists and turns of a complicated relationship.” –The Wrap “A thoughtful musing on the passing of time, of lovers past and gone, of a bygone era of hopes and dreams” --Little White Lies UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417166100 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-31 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:22 pm | 2019-08-02 10:43 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417589237 | Fringe 2019: Pippin | 2019-08-31 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 9:05 am | 2019-08-03 9:06 am | Multiple Tony award winning Broadway musical Pippin tells the story of one young man’s music-filled quest to find the extraordinary at war, in love and via other such conquests and adventures, only to discover that true happiness is found in those unextraordinary moments of life. This production celebrates the 20th anniversary of this youth Musical Theatre company. Family friendly. Theatre is air-conditioned/wheelchair accessible. [smus.ca](https://www.smus.ca/) DIRECTIONS & AUDIENCE ADVICE: St. Michaels University School Copeland Theatre, 3400 Richmond Rd (corner of Richmond Rd and McRae Ave). SMUS is a 10-minute drive from downtown and is easily accessible by public transit (from downtown, use #14 UVic bus). - Created: Stephen Schwartz, Roger O. Hirson and Bob Fosse - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 90 mins - Rating: All Ages - Genre: Historical Musical Theatre - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/pippin/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/pippin/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Sat Aug 31, 2pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **About the artist/company** Performed by students in the SMUS Summer Musical Theatre Summer Intensive. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 427696076 | 🛐 Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance ~ #IOAD | 2019-08-31 | 7:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 8:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 3:23 pm | Join us at St. John’s The Divine Anglican Church for a Candlelight Vigil of Remembrance A free community event where we remember those we have lost, those struggling, and those in recovery Through music and words we will remember. Please join us and bring a photo of your loved one for our memory table. Featuring music by Jill Cooper and Kathy Broder. This event is sponsored by the South Island Community Overdose Response Network and Moms Stop The Harm. For further info about this event and International Overdose Awareness Day Events taking place in Victoria please email ioadyyj@gmail.com For information about other International Overdose Awareness Day events happening in Victoria visit <https://www.facebook.com/events/430951864422843/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 412194243 | Blues Bash 2019: Mike Farris & The Fortunate Few | 2019-08-31 | 7:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 11:18 am | Tickets on sale now! “There aren’t many current male singers who use their voices to soar, float and deliver material with the spiritual commitment of Mike Farris.” – Hal Horowitz, American Songwriter Magazine From Nashville, Tennessee, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Mike Farris blends blues, gospel and Stax-style soul. A musical renaissance man, Farris toured as lead singer for rock band Screamin’ Cheetah Wheelies and, for a time, fronted blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Double Trouble. After his 2015 Grammy win, “Best Roots Gospel Album” for Shine For All The People, Farris maintains a distinct blues-rock, soul-tinged flavour with his 2018 record Silver & Stone. Farris won the prestigious Americana Music Award for “Best New Emerging Artist”, a Dove Award for “Best Traditional Gospel Album of the Year”, and was featured with Lauryn Hill, Chaka Khan, Cissy Houston, and Ronald Isley at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 16th Annual American Masters concert honoring Aretha Franklin. Mike Farris and the Fortunate Few played Victoria in September 2018 and now return to rock the Blues Bash outdoor stage. Saturday, August 31 – 7:30pm ~ $32 (tax incl.) <https://jazzvictoria.ca/blues-bash/event/mike-farris-fortunate-few> Mike Farris: <http://www.mikefarrismusic.com/> Ticket Outlets: Victoria Jazz Society (250-388-4423 or 977 Alston St) and the Royal & McPherson Box Office (250-386-6121 or online at rmts.bc.ca). No service charges at the VJS office! \*Save big on ticketed evening performances with a Ticket Combo for only $49! Includes one ticket to Mike Farris & The Fortunate Few and one ticket to Kevin Burt and Big Medicine.\* The Victoria Jazz Society respectfully respectfully acknowledges the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples and their ancestors on whose traditional unceded territory this festival has occurred for the past 26 years. We give thanks for the opportunity to gather on these historical lands during this weekend to share live blues, R&B and soul. Volunteer with the Victoria Jazz Society: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 437079724 | Salsa Bachata Kizomba Night with Ronald Martinez | 2019-08-31 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-31 | 11:59 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-26 8:32 am | 2019-08-26 8:33 am | **** **Details:** 7:45pm – Doors open ~8:00pm – "Move like a Latino" (body isolations) Latin dance class with Tatiana Hassan ~9:00pm – Social dancing to salsa, bachata, kizomba, cambia, cha cha cha music. **Cover:** Regular – $12\* Student (must present valid ID) – $7\* \*cash only at the door We will have bottled water for $1 at the door for refreshments throughout the evening. <https://www.latindancecanada.com/salsa-dance-events-victoria/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417188210 | Fringe 2019: GRL PWR: A Musical History of 90s Girl Group Feminism | 2019-08-31 | 7:45 pm | 2019-08-31 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday until September 2, 2019 | 2019-09-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190902T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TU,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:11 pm | 2019-08-02 10:43 pm | I’ll tell you what I want — what I really really want! What I really want is — GRL PWR! The campy, historical, musical lecture of your dreams! If you’re a fan of TLC, Spice Girls, and Destiny’s Child or if you owned xxtra lowrise jeans and/or chunky platforms, or if you believe that womxn are people — this is the show for you! - Created: Sadie Evans & Emilee Nimetz - Performed: Emilee Nimetz, Ingrid Moore, Jana Morrison, Sadie Evans, Sarah Murphy - Advance price: Regular $11 s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 55mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language - Genre: Feminist Musical Lecture - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/grl-pwr/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/grl-pwr/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Based in Victoria, BC, Salty Broad Productions is a female-driven theatre company focused on immersive theatre experiences that showcase queer and female artists. **Credits** Written/ Created by Sadie Evans & Emilee Nimetz Cast: Emilee Nimetz, Ingrid Moore, Jana Morrison, Sadie Evans, Sarah Murphy **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 417240976 | Fringe 2019: The Psychic Dynasty: The World’s Only Father-Daughter Mind-Reading Team | 2019-08-31 | 8:15 pm | 2019-08-31 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:42 pm | 2019-08-02 10:44 pm | Fast-paced, funny, and totally astonishing; this real-life father-daughter team has created a knock-your-socks-off mentalism show that hooks audiences of all ages. From making impossible predictions to channeling the spirit of Johnny Cash; you’ll be treated to 60 minutes of wow-worthy, not-to-be-missed entertainment that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and leaves you wanting more. [thepsychicdynasty.com](https://www.thepsychicdynasty.com/) - Created: Phina & Joey Pipia - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Mind-Reading, Mentalism, Magic - Country: USA Watch the trailer [HERE](https://www.thepsychicdynasty.com/?wix-vod-comp-id=comp-jct69oo2#). **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-psychic-dynasty/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-psychic-dynasty/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417242515 | Fringe 2019: Letter to Myself | 2019-08-31 | 8:15 pm | 2019-08-31 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:46 pm | 2019-08-02 10:43 pm | A comedic coming of age story of what we do when the voices in our head start arguing with each other. What happens when a conservative upbringing confronts a liberal arts career? - Created: Ryan Scramstad - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 65 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Drama - Country: Coquitlam, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/letter-to-myself/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/letter-to-myself/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Ryan likes to talk about faith, because it means so many things to so many different people. He grew up in Kamloops with a very conservative mindset, then moved with his family to Vancouver and began pursuing a liberal arts career in theatre. A professional actor of many years now, he was worked with companies like the Theatre SKAM, The Arts Club, Pacific Theatre, and Ensemble Theatre while also appearing in TV shows like Man in the High Castle and movies like the The Predator. He was also toured overseas to countries like Nepal and The Philippines. **Credits** Ryan Scramstad, Maegan Eastwood, Cathy Shields **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417585092 | Fringe 2019: The Ballad of Frank Allen | 2019-08-31 | 8:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:54 am | From the bizarre mind of Aussie Fringe-favourite Shane Adamczak (Zack Adams, Trampoline) comes an award-winning sci-fi buddy-comedy about a tiny man who lives in another man’s beard. WINNER – JUST FOR LAUGHS AWARD (Best Comedy) – Montreal Fringe 2017 ★★★★★ *“Brilliantly written… wildly funny performances… hilarious songs”* – GLOBAL NEWS [weepingspoon.com](https://weepingspoon.com/) - Created: S. Adamczak - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Comedy - Country: Perth, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-ballad-of-frank-allen/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-ballad-of-frank-allen/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Weeping Spoon Productions is an international multi-award winning independent theatre company based in Perth, Western Australia. Co-founded by a group of professionally trained actors, Weeping Spoon Productions has become one of the most prolific theatre companies in Perth. Weeping Spoon’s ongoing mission is to create challenging, exciting and innovative works for production in Western Australia and tour these productions throughout Australia and Overseas. **Credits** Written/Directed by Shane Adamczak starring Shane Adamczak and Al Lafrance **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417166199 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-31 | 8:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:22 pm | 2019-08-02 10:44 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417187221 | Fringe 2019: Scaredy Cat | 2019-08-31 | 8:45 pm | 2019-08-31 | 9:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:07 pm | 2019-08-02 10:44 pm | Award-winning storyteller Carlyn Rhamey (The ADHD Project) is afraid… of everything. Scary movies, haunted houses, the ocean, her job, wrinkles, death, FOMO, glitter, sleepovers, cheese graters, first graders, the cover of Goosebumps novels and… her mother. ★★★★*“A talented storyteller”* – EDMONTON JOURNAL [squirrelsuit.ca](https://sites.google.com/site/theatrepublicca/) - Created: Carlyn Rhamey - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: 16+, Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedic Storytelling - Country: Hamilton, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/scaredy-cat/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Aug 24, 3:30pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417305645 | Fringe 2019: Jon Bennett: Playing With Men | 2019-08-31 | 8:45 pm | 2019-08-31 | 9:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:52 pm | 2019-08-02 10:44 pm | International Fringe favourite Jon Bennett was once a great junior footballer in Southern Australia. He was set to “MAKE IT” until he started playing with men… real men. Jon’s football career came crashing down when a community tragedy made him re-evaluate his life. [**jonbennettcomedy.com**](http://www.jonbennettcomedy.com) - Created: Jon Bennett - Performed: Jon Bennett - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes, Violence - Genre: Comedy - Country: Wellington, NZ / Melbourne, AUS **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/jon-bennett/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Jon Bennett is a world renowned multi award-winning comedic storyteller and 7x Just for Laughs award nominee. Jon’s comedy career began in his homeland Australia, and after 14 years in the business he is now one of the most prolific storyteller-comedians touring the world. **Credits** Written & performed by Jon Bennett. Tour in collaboration with NZ-based producer A Mulled Whine. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417582754 | Fringe 2019: Crazy for Dick Tricks: A Dirk Darrow Investigation | 2019-08-31 | 8:45 pm | 2019-08-31 | 9:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:49 am | 2019-08-03 8:49 am | ALL NEW, from Tim Motley… Winner of 13 Fringe Festival Awards! ★ ★ ★★★ “Incredible” – **EDMONTON JOURNAL** ★ ★ ★★★ “A master of his craft” – **TWO HUNGRY BLOKES** Five characters, five mind-blowing magic tricks! Help this hilarious psychic detective as he hunts a murderer in a 1930s mental hospital, where he interrogates the colourful new characters trapped inside. [**dirkdarrow.com**](http://dirkdarrow.com) - Created: Tim Motley - Performed: Tim Motley - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy Magic Noir - Country: Adelaide, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/crazy-for-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/crazy-for-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Philadelphia native Tim Motley has performed professionally in 47 countries, as a comedian, a mentalist, a magician, an actor, a radio show host, and a variety performer. He is most well known from his hit shows “Dirk Darrow: NCSSI”, “2 Ruby Knockers, 1 Jaded Dick”, “Prohibition”, and “6 Quick Dick Tricks”. In these, Tim plays his signature character Dirk Darrow, a film-noir detective with some cool tricks of the trade that happen to sometimes resemble feats of magic and mentalism. He has created and toured internationally 9 completely different shows to date. [Review – Edmonton Journal | ](http://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/festivals/fringe-review-6-quick-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation)[Review – Showbill ](http://www.victoria.showbill.ca/6-quick-dick-tricks-2016/) | [Review – Two Hungry Blokes](https://twohungryblokes.com/2016/08/28/victoria-fringe-festival-2016-dirk-darrow-returns-for-6-quick-dick-tricks/) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401340540 | 📽️ Marianne & Leonard | 2019-08-31 | 9:10 pm | 2019-08-31 | 10:51 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-14 7:53 am | 2019-08-14 9:10 am | The history between filmmaker and subject is prominent in the latest from Nick Broomfield, veteran documentarian of musicians that include Kurt Cobain and Whitney Houston. He turns here to the life of the legendary Leonard Cohen, but there’s a unique angle. The director was close to Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, even appearing in some of the archival footage in the film. It’s his most personal film to date. “Marianne & Leonard” is the story of an artist and a muse. Leonard Cohen wrote “So Long, Marianne” and “Bird on a Wire” directly about Marianne Ihlen, the woman he met at a crucial, formative age, and with whom he fell madly in love. They inspired each other on a Greek island called Hydra, a magical place to which Broomfield’s film regularly returns, and a place the filmmaker visited as a young man and spent time with Ihlen, who actually inspired him to make his first film. It was what you’d imagine the life of a young future poet would be on a Greek island—days of writing, drinking, drugs, sex, and sun. Moving to the States and transforming into a musician with the breakout success of “Suzanne,” Cohen’s star rose while Ihlen stayed in Hydra. They would have largely separate lives, but Broomfield makes the case that they remained each other’s greatest influence, deftly drawing lines from Hydra & Marianne to Leonard’s music & stardom. --RogerEbert.com “Nick Broomfield’s haunting documentary is a lovely illustration of the twists and turns of a complicated relationship.” –The Wrap “A thoughtful musing on the passing of time, of lovers past and gone, of a bygone era of hopes and dreams” --Little White Lies UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 412195459 | Blues Bash 2019: Lindsay Beaver plus Blue Moon Marquee | 2019-08-31 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 11:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 11:23 am | Tickets on sale now! Former co-leader of the 24th St. Wailers blues-rocking, soul-singing stand-up drummer Lindsay Beaver ascends to staggering heights with her first CD under her own name, Tough As Love, with the prestigious blues record label, Alligator Records. This 2018 album was nominated for the 2019 Blues Music Award “Best Emerging Artist Album.” Beaver has exceeded the expectations of the blues world by melding both striking originals with impeccably selected covers. Though drawing inspiration from Amy Winehouse to Little Richard to The Ramones, from Billie Holiday to Nick Curran, her style is solely limited by her boundless confidence and originality. She last played Victoria in October 2018. Opening for this blues-infused evening is the Blue Moon Marquee duo. Saturday, August 31 – 10:00pm ~ $18 (tax incl.) <https://jazzvictoria.ca/blues-bash/event/lindsay-beaver-plus-blue-moon-marquee> Located at Hermann's Upstairs (above Hermann's Jazz Club at 751 View St.) Lindsay Beaver: <http://www.lindsaybeaver.com/> The Victoria Jazz Society respectfully respectfully acknowledges the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples and their ancestors on whose traditional unceded territory the Vancouver Island Blues Bash has occurred for the past 26 years. We give thanks for the opportunity to gather on these historical lands for this weekend to share live blues, R&B and soul. Volunteer with the Victoria Jazz Society: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417166110 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-08-31 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:22 pm | 2019-08-02 10:44 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417306115 | Fringe 2019: Man Cave: A One-Man Sci-Fi Climate Change Tragicomedy! | 2019-08-31 | 10:00 pm | 2019-08-31 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:56 pm | 2019-08-02 10:44 pm | Whoops, Apocalypse! Hanging on by a thread, at the tail end of climate change, the last man on Earth broadcasts to whatever Klingons, Vulcans or Tralfamadorians might still be out there! *“Cathartic…” “Electrifying…” “Haunting!” “A lot more swagger and humor than the former vice president could ever manage!”* – ORLANDO SENTINEL [timmooneyrep.com](http://timmooneyrep.com/) - Created: Timothy Mooney - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 50 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Solo Sci-Fi Tragicomedy - Country: Buffalo Grove, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/man-cave/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/man-cave/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Timothy Mooney’s “Man Cave,” a one-man sci-fi climate change tragicomedy, is turning people on to the urgent challenges of climate change. Over seventeen years of touring, one-man plays such as “Molière than Thou,” “Lot o’ Shakespeare,” “Shakespeare’s Histories,” “Breakneck Hamlet” and “Breakneck Julius Caesar” have won a whole new generation of students over to classical theatre! Tim’s new rhyming versions of Molière’s plays have been published by Playscripts, and Stage Rights, and his acting textbook, “Acting at the Speed of Life” along with “The Big Book of Moliere Monologues” are being used by high schools and colleges. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417147173 | Fringe 2019: Summer Bucket List | 2019-08-31 | 10:15 pm | 2019-08-31 | 11:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:40 pm | 2019-08-02 10:44 pm | Zoey and Grace find a discarded summer bucket list during two weeks of summer detention. “Lemonade stand” “Give 2 blowjobs.” As they check off each item they uncover difficult truths about themselves and the women in their lives. From the creatives of 2018 Fringe winner, The Fitting Room, comes a celebration of teenage girls and a validation of female rage. facebook.com/CollectivusT - Created: Ellery Lamm - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 90 mins - Rating: PG 13+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes (discussion of sexual assault) - Genre: Dramedy **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/summer-bucket-list/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/summer-bucket-list/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Collectivus Theatre consists of Victoria-based artists, Ellery Lamm (playwright) and Anna Marie Anderson (director). This award-winning duo strives to create relevant, impactful theatre particularly for and about young adults. Collectivus produced Lamm’s play, The Fitting Room during Victoria Fringe’s 2018 season, and won Best Overall Show and tied for Bravest Show in the Pick of the Fringe Awards. The stories Collectivus tells aim to give a voice to the identities and experiences of underrepresented voices, voices that often aren’t seen centre stage. **Credits** **Creative team: Ellery Lamm – Playwright Anna Marie Anderson – Director Devon Vecchio – Stage manager Hina Nishioka – Lighting designer Aaron Smail – Sound designer/composer Cast: ZOEY – Lili Martin GRACE – Maggie Martin GIRL – Arielle Parsons ERIN – Emily Hay LEE – Willa Hladun JACOB – Isaiah Adachi** **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417239138 | Fringe 2019: Let’s Prank Call Each Other | 2019-08-31 | 10:15 pm | 2019-08-31 | 11:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:35 pm | 2019-08-02 10:45 pm | *Let’s Prank Call Each Other* is a fast-paced live-action comic book. Digital cameras are manipulated through paper dioramas to unearth miniature landscapes and twodimensional puppets as Dorn casts hand-cut silhouettes across the walls. ★★★★★ 1/2 -WINNIPEG FREE PRESS. *“…the most wonderfully whacked-out experiences.”* – ORLANDO WEEKLY [zachdorn.com](http://www.zachdorn.com/) - Created: zach dorn - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy - Country: Los Angeles, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lets-prank-call-each-other/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lets-prank-call-each-other/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** zach dorn is a theater-maker and animator. In 2016, he was selected as the inaugural Julie Taymor World Theater Fellow. He premiered Let’s Prank Call Each Other at Ars Nova in 2017. His new show, Sponge Hollow, opens at REDCAT in Downtown L.A. in July. He lives in Los Angeles. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417136819 | Fringe 2019: How to Be a Super-Frinjer™ | 2019-08-31 | 10:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 11:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:13 pm | 2019-08-02 10:45 pm | Do you like the Fringe? Do you like to be super? Join Fringe expert and self-proclaimed Super-Frinjer™ Wilhelm as he shares his extensive knowledge, and provides helpful tips to get the most out of your Fringe experience. You, too, can be a Super-Frinjer™! Also, check out Wilhelm’s Facebook page! [**facebook.com/23Wilhelm**](https://www.facebook.com/23Wilhelm) - Created: Chris Gabel - Performed: Chris Gabel - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 45mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/6), purchased over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-be-a-super-frinjer/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Chris Gabel is a comedian, improviser, and actor who has been performing in and around Victoria for the past 15 years. He is an original member of Paper Street Theatre, and has performed with Atomic Vaudeville, Launch Pad Theatre, Theatre SKAM, and Theatre Inconnu. **Credits** Created by Chris Gabel Special Thanks to Candace Woodland, Dave Morris, and Sebastian Woodland. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417308634 | Fringe 2019: Destiny, USA | 2019-08-31 | 10:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:03 pm | 2019-08-02 10:45 pm | Creator of hit fringe show, *Pitch Blonde!* When Laura moves from Toronto to Syracuse, New York, she wasn’t expecting to be residing in Trump’s America. Gaining her first job as a Relay operator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, causes her to question if she can discover the hidden humanity of the American people. [**lauraanneharris.com**](http://www.lauraanneharris.com) - Created: Laura Anne Harris - Performed: Laura Anne Harris - Advance price: $11 + s/c - Door price: $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Solo, Comedy/Drama - Country: Syracuse, USA **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/destiny-usa/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Thu Aug 29, 8pm. All shows combine surtitles and ASL video and live storytelling. **About the artist/company** Laura Anne Harris is a performer/playwright/director who is a current Creative Writing MFA Candidate at the University of British Columbia. Her first solo show *Pitch Blonde* toured for more than 10 years and most recently held a production at the Ware Centre in Lancaster, PA and the Toronto Centre for the Arts in Toronto, ON. Currently, Laura is touring her newest solo show Destiny, USA to Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Victoria, and Vancouver Fringes in the summer of 2019. *[15 Artists to Watch For at the Toronto Fringe 2019](https://nowtoronto.com/stage/theatre/fringe-toronto-2019-15-artists-to-watch/?fbclid=IwAR3E8wpALfTdsjPV2kZE_WplVhA66IBmSyqogNvffOYLmF_Utf2gA1PZHrk),* NOW Toronto **Credits** Featuring three Deaf actors via video projection: Tamyka Bullen, Natasha Bacchus, and Sage Lovell. Sound Designer: Alex Eddington Projection Designer: Matthew Koutzun *Note – on the event description of this show in the Fringe guide, the evening Sat Aug 21 performance at 10:30pm is incorrectly advertised as AM.* **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417240325 | Fringe 2019: Leash Your Potential | 2019-08-31 | 10:30 pm | 2019-08-31 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:38 pm | 2019-08-02 10:45 pm | A Practical Guide to Corporate Survival drawing on over 15 years of experience at a Fortune 500 company, Ryan will teach you how to succeed in a modern corporate bureaucracy, where outdated notions like talent, competence and hard work are irrelevant. Topics will include: writing unreadable emails, being an effective participant in ineffective meetings, and the true meaning of the word business. [**leashyourpotential.com**](http://www.leashyourpotential.com) - Created: Ryan Gunther - Performed: Ryan Gunther - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 55mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language - Genre: Comedy - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/leash-your-potential/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Ryan Gunther is a former corporate drone, current standup comedian and future author. He grew up in Victoria but now resides in Vancouver. He has appeared in the Just For Laughs Northwest Comedy Festival, Unibrow Arts Festival, Comedy Waste Festival and in fringe festivals across the continent. He has opened for Kevin Banner, who opened for Bill Burr, who was in Black Or White with Kevin Costner, who was in JFK with Kevin Bacon. **Credits** Written & performed by Jon Bennett. Tour in collaboration with NZ-based producer A Mulled Whine. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 414491381 | Royal BC Museum Food Truck Festival | 2019-09-01 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-01 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until September 3, 2019 | 2019-09-03 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190903T065959Z | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-30 12:09 pm | 2019-07-30 12:09 pm | Put your hunger in park and visit the Royal BC Museum’s back courtyard to enjoy an amazing selection of food trucks and carts. Fill your tank with some of Victoria’s tastiest grub, from DeadBeetz, Rolling Reef, Puerto Vallarta Amigos, The Love Perogy, Wild West BBQ Salmon and Yummy Truck, plus beer and wine from Truffles Catering. Stay to enjoy our warm and welcoming eating area, with plenty of comfy outdoor seating for dining in the sunshine and a tent for drizzly days. Truck on over soon! Planning a group lunch? To pre-order for 15 or more people, please contact the food truck of your choice below: - [DeadBeetz](mailto:chefkhill@gmail.com) - [Rolling Reef](mailto:thereefrestaurant@shaw.ca) - [Puerto Vallarta Amigos](mailto:info@pvamigos.com) - [The Love Perogy](mailto:theloveperogy@hotmail.com) - [Yummy Truck](mailto:https://www.yummytruck.info/) \*Pre-orders must be received a minimum of two days in advance of your visit. More information: <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/plan-your-visit/eat-and-drink> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 440947083 | Make/Space Mural Launch! | 2019-09-01 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-01 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-08-29 7:42 pm | Join us to celebrate the launch of Victoria's latest mural! Open Space is proud to present a new mural from local artist Andréa Searle with a celebration event featuring local musicians LOOELLE and Quarterback. Designed and installed by Andréa Searle and funded with the generous help of the City of Victoria, the MAKE/SPACE mural is a much-needed window into conversations about public art and its relationship to identity and visibility for marginalized communities. Andréa Searle is a queer Afro-latinx/Ojibwe artist working and residing on unceded W̱ SÁNEĆ territory. They are a practicing tattoo artist in Victoria, where they currently strive to provide a safe space for the LGBTQ+ and POC communities to adorn their bodies in this city. Andréa brings a fresh new outlook to tattooing, drawing inspiration from Michoacana folk art, Catholic iconography and the Dada art movement. Outside of tattooing Andréa creates mixed media pieces that explore latency between the body and soul, Dominican Santeria, and the deification of POC bodies to bring light to a world that continues to depict them in darkness. Andréa’s proposal captured our attention with bright colour, bold design, and a deeply integrated sense of locality and perspective. Motivated by the resilience of the Black and Indigenous People of Colour (BIPOC) community in Victoria, Andréa hopes to create with the mural a “reclaimed safe space, a visible reminder to refuel our energy through community bonds, through our ancestral ties, and through sharing and illustrating our stories.” Andréa will present an artist talk on the mural between music sets from LOOELLE and Quarterback. Tasty food options will be available for purchase from Tishanna's Kitchen and Cold Comfort, and there will be merch for sale from Andréa and Open Space. Come listen to sweet tunes, dance a little, have a treat, and feast your eyes on the newest mural in Victoria! \-- This project was envisioned as a way to connect marginalized communities and create a canvass on which the artist could self-locate and process their relationship to displacement and colonialism on this land. Although the mural was designed by a single artist, the painting has been a collaborative process bringing together a group of volunteers and actively building community among marginalized/displaced settlers on these territories. Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We seek to honour and uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories. This event will be held in half of the Robbins parking lot at Langley and Fort (1110-1114 Langley Street). The lot is wheelchair accessible and seating will be available. There are two-way bike lanes along Fort Street, as well as bike racks and street parking. The nearest parkade is at the Bastion Square Parkade at Yates and Langley. There is a public washroom located up Langley Street near Rebar restaurant. The mural is located in Helmcken Alley next to the parking lot; there are no steps to access it but it is on a slight grade. There will be amplified music during the event. Free water will be available; please bring a reusable water bottle if possible! If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office \[at\] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 415280225 | Forest Interiors with Donna Ion | 2019-09-01 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:28 am | Create your own beautiful forest interior with Donna Ion! From photo to impressionistic painting, Donna will demonstrate how she creates her enchanting forestscapes. Through traditional techniques of underpainting, negative space painting and pointillism attendees will realize that painting can be more than a nice image and capture the feeling of standing in a forest. Painting techniques Donna will be using golden acrylics, wet palettes, brushes and canvas to create negative space painting and pointillism in an impressionistic style. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Donna is a mostly self taught painter who started painting about 12 years ago. She has taken courses from time to time with local artists whose work she admired. Donna has had three shows at the Eclectic Gallery in Oak Bay, and continues to show there. Her works are also in the rental program at the AGGV. Her webpage is gallerydir.com/donna ion <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/forest-interiors-with-donna-ion/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 417151496 | Fringe 2019: 📈 Dressing for Cancer | 2019-09-01 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 1:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:52 pm | 2019-08-02 10:45 pm | Cancer is a b\*tch…but you can still have fun kicking its ass! This inspiring, true story of a local woman, shows the humour in fighting the big “C”. From diagnosis to dealing with it, this play reveals that laughter, rhinestones, and chemotherapy can be a life saving combination. A portion of the profits will support Look Good, Feel Better; a charity which supports women dealing with breast cancer. - Created: Mitch Barnes - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy-Drama **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dressing-for-cancer/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dressing-for-cancer/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Dressing for Cancer is a truly home grown production, inspired by a Victoria woman’s story, written by a local playwright, and performed by actors with an extensive history in Victoria’s theatre community. The five person cast is comprised of actors with extremely diverse performance backgrounds. Collectively, Kelly Vanderswan, Jo Barnes, Tenyjah Mckenna, Jon Hunwick, and Steve Eastman bring years of experience of being on stage, in movies, and in musical theatre. This is playwright/director Mitch Barnes’ first Fringe Festival productions although he has both written and performed in many productions over the years in the Victoria area. **Credits** **Director/playwright: Mitch Barnes Stage Manager: Andrea Black Props/Costumes: Karen Coverett Cast: Kelly Vanderswan, Jo Barnes, Jon Hunwick, Steve Eastman, Tenyjah Mckenna** **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416875694 | Fringe 2019: how to pull your heart out through your throat | 2019-09-01 | 12:15 pm | 2019-09-01 | 1:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:33 am | 2019-08-02 10:45 pm | In a dark vat, three creatures steeped in tar struggle to create themselves. Does their need for validation keep them from being seen? A collision of theatre, dance, poetry (and more!), Impulse Theatre’s magically visceral “how-to” guide will leave you asking: What does my heart really want to say? [impulsetheatre.ca](http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/) - Created: Impulse Theatre - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes, Strobe Effects, Fog or Haze - Genre: Interdisciplinary Theatre [](http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/) Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/14), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-pull-your-heart/> **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Impulse Theatre has been creating and producing work in Victoria since 2010. Premiering more than fifteen new works since the company’s inception, Impulse has become a vital and prolific contemporary voice in Victoria’s theatre community. They have produced new works on their own and been presented by such companies as Theatre SKAM’s SKAMpede, the Belfry Theatre’s SPARK Festival, and Upintheair’s rEvolver Theatre Festival in Vancouver. In 2016, they presented the world premiere of their new solo show ana at Intrepid Theatre’s Uno Fest after a final workshop in Toronto at the nationally acclaimed Videofag. When they’re not busy expanding their roster of shows, Impulse Theatre presents the Peek-Show as a regular series, as well as an expanded Peek Fest. **Credits** Director: Andrew Barrett Performers: Chase Hiebert, Julie Mombourquette, and Rachel Levy Stage Manager: Veronica Harland Lighting Designer: Emma Dickerson **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417242518 | Fringe 2019: Letter to Myself | 2019-09-01 | 12:15 pm | 2019-09-01 | 1:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:46 pm | 2019-08-02 10:45 pm | A comedic coming of age story of what we do when the voices in our head start arguing with each other. What happens when a conservative upbringing confronts a liberal arts career? - Created: Ryan Scramstad - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 65 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Drama - Country: Coquitlam, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/letter-to-myself/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/letter-to-myself/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Ryan likes to talk about faith, because it means so many things to so many different people. He grew up in Kamloops with a very conservative mindset, then moved with his family to Vancouver and began pursuing a liberal arts career in theatre. A professional actor of many years now, he was worked with companies like the Theatre SKAM, The Arts Club, Pacific Theatre, and Ensemble Theatre while also appearing in TV shows like Man in the High Castle and movies like the The Predator. He was also toured overseas to countries like Nepal and The Philippines. **Credits** Ryan Scramstad, Maegan Eastwood, Cathy Shields **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417308748 | Fringe 2019: Destiny, USA | 2019-09-01 | 12:30 pm | 2019-09-01 | 1:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:04 pm | 2019-08-02 10:46 pm | Creator of hit fringe show, *Pitch Blonde!* When Laura moves from Toronto to Syracuse, New York, she wasn’t expecting to be residing in Trump’s America. Gaining her first job as a Relay operator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, causes her to question if she can discover the hidden humanity of the American people. [**lauraanneharris.com**](http://www.lauraanneharris.com) - Created: Laura Anne Harris - Performed: Laura Anne Harris - Advance price: $11 + s/c - Door price: $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Solo, Comedy/Drama - Country: Syracuse, USA **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/destiny-usa/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Thu Aug 29, 8pm. All shows combine surtitles and ASL video and live storytelling. **About the artist/company** Laura Anne Harris is a performer/playwright/director who is a current Creative Writing MFA Candidate at the University of British Columbia. Her first solo show *Pitch Blonde* toured for more than 10 years and most recently held a production at the Ware Centre in Lancaster, PA and the Toronto Centre for the Arts in Toronto, ON. Currently, Laura is touring her newest solo show Destiny, USA to Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Victoria, and Vancouver Fringes in the summer of 2019. *[15 Artists to Watch For at the Toronto Fringe 2019](https://nowtoronto.com/stage/theatre/fringe-toronto-2019-15-artists-to-watch/?fbclid=IwAR3E8wpALfTdsjPV2kZE_WplVhA66IBmSyqogNvffOYLmF_Utf2gA1PZHrk),* NOW Toronto **Credits** Featuring three Deaf actors via video projection: Tamyka Bullen, Natasha Bacchus, and Sage Lovell. Sound Designer: Alex Eddington Projection Designer: Matthew Koutzun *Note – on the event description of this show in the Fringe guide, the evening Sat Aug 21 performance at 10:30pm is incorrectly advertised as AM.* **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417240331 | Fringe 2019: Leash Your Potential | 2019-09-01 | 12:45 pm | 2019-09-01 | 1:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:38 pm | 2019-08-02 10:46 pm | A Practical Guide to Corporate Survival drawing on over 15 years of experience at a Fortune 500 company, Ryan will teach you how to succeed in a modern corporate bureaucracy, where outdated notions like talent, competence and hard work are irrelevant. Topics will include: writing unreadable emails, being an effective participant in ineffective meetings, and the true meaning of the word business. [**leashyourpotential.com**](http://www.leashyourpotential.com) - Created: Ryan Gunther - Performed: Ryan Gunther - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 55mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language - Genre: Comedy - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/leash-your-potential/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Ryan Gunther is a former corporate drone, current standup comedian and future author. He grew up in Victoria but now resides in Vancouver. He has appeared in the Just For Laughs Northwest Comedy Festival, Unibrow Arts Festival, Comedy Waste Festival and in fringe festivals across the continent. He has opened for Kevin Banner, who opened for Bill Burr, who was in Black Or White with Kevin Costner, who was in JFK with Kevin Bacon. **Credits** Written & performed by Jon Bennett. Tour in collaboration with NZ-based producer A Mulled Whine. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 369826497 | What Artists Bring to the Table: Derya Akay, Vivienne Bessette, and Kurtis... | 2019-09-01 | 1:30 pm | 2019-09-01 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-06 10:11 am | Join us for a day of delicious food-making and engaging conversations with Vancouver-based artists Derya Akay, Vivienne Bessette, and Kurtis Wilson as they explore the table as a practice. During their workshop and discussion, the three artists will investigate ideas of (semi)permaculture, (self)sustainability and unconventionally sourced materials, implemented in alternative means of production of food. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-artists-bring-to-the-table-derya-akay-vivienne-bessette-and-kurtis-wilson-tickets-62953598909> The workshop is free, but registration is required as attendance is limited. If Eventbrite is not an accessible way of registration for you, please phone Regan Shrumm at 250-384-4171 x 220, or email at <rshrumm@aggv.ca> to register. \-- Running from July to November, *What Artists Bring to the Table* is a food series exploring the artistic practices of cultivating and cooking food. The series central theme is how food is both a political act, as through eating we are supporting different systems, and a cultural act, which can both reaffirm one’s own identity, but also assist us to see other’s worldviews. Each event will feature two components: a hands-on workshop, where participants will work with the artist to make a food product, and a discussion, where participants will have a larger conversation about food while sampling the food from the workshop. \-- Oaklands Community Centre is on a ground-level floor, with no stairs throughout the building. There are four single-stall gender-neutral bathrooms, two of which are wheelchair accessible and one offering a baby change table. The Centre offers ample free street parking and is on the #4 bus route, with the closest stop being at Hillside and Gosworth. Bus tickets are available. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 417137902 | Fringe 2019: Fool Munn Komming! | 2019-09-01 | 1:45 pm | 2019-09-01 | 2:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:21 pm | 2019-08-02 10:46 pm | Fool Muun Komming! \[BeBgWunderful/YEsyes/4sure.Hi5/TruLuv;Spank Spank:SOfun\_Grate\_Times\] *“A hilarious, beautiful, sensual, absurdist masterpiece”* – CAPITAL CRITICS’ CIRCLE (Ottawa) Set inside a giant mass hallucination, an alien being appears before humankind to present a gift, millennia in the making. Part sci-fi clown, part acid fueled mime, part oddball love letter. WINNER: Pick of the Fringe – Edmonton Fringe, 2018 - Created: Sam Kruger - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Adult Themes - Genre: Physical Theatre, Comedy - Country: Minneapolis, USA Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/13), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/fool-munn-komming/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Sam Kruger is an actor, writer, and all around theatre artist based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. His solo shows Fool Muun Komming! (etc, etc) and Bat Brains or (let’s explore mental illness with vampires) have toured all across the Canadian Fringe circuit to widespread critical acclaim. Kruger is a graduate of the University of Minnesota’s, and famed physical theatre and clown school, Ecole Philippe Gaulier, in Etampes, France. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417166441 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-09-01 | 2:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:23 pm | 2019-08-02 10:46 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 434541027 | Ukulele 101 | 2019-09-01 | 2:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-23 10:37 am | Come by Sunday afternoon for a brief introduction into one of the world’s most beloved and easiest to master instrument! This 101 lesson will cover the essential basic chords, strum patterns, and you will leave knowing a few songs on your own to wow your friends BYOU (Bring Your Own Uke!) If you have an extra, please bring to share with others. <https://gorgeouscoffee.com/events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 416864055 | Fringe 2019: A Little Crazy (a bissel meshugah) | 2019-09-01 | 2:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:14 am | 2019-08-02 10:46 pm | An award-winning comedy about real life (or a drama with some very funny bits) about two men: Avram, a charismatic 84-year-old Russian immigrant, and his great-nephew, Harry. They laugh a lot and they cry, renewed in the idea that one generation can connect with another and that words can change lives. - Created: Joseph Reed Hayes - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: Adults only - Genre: Comedy <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/a-little-crazy/> Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/17), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **Credits** Director – Zelda Dean Actors – Toshik Bukowiecki and Michael Rodgers Stage Manager – Susan Holtz **About the artist/company** Bema has been in five Fringe Festivals winning best drama in 2016. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417587066 | Fringe 2019: 13 Dead Dreams of “Eugene” | 2019-09-01 | 2:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 9:01 am | *X-Files* meets *The Twilight Zone*… in the dark! The award-winning Off-Broadway shadow puppet folk musical! Based on a true story. A body was found and placed on display… that’s when the Dead Dreams began. WINNER: “Best Show” Orlando Fringe 2018. *“Superb storytelling”* – **FRONT ROW CENTER NYC** *“Wizard-like shadow and flashlight effects”* **– ORLANDO WEEKLY** *“Seriously creepy fun”* **– CITYBEAT** [**theatremobile.org**](https://www.theatremobile.org) - Created: Erika Kate MacDonald and Paul Strickland - Performed: Erika Kate MacDonald and Paul Strickland - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Violence - Genre: Shadow Horror Play - Country: Cincinnatti, USA **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/13-dead-dreams-of-eugene/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Theatre Mobile is 13-time Best of Fest winners Paul Strickland and Erika Kate MacDonald. This is their first time at the Victoria Fringe. Since 2014 they have toured together with shows such as Ain’t True & Uncle False (5 stars Winnipeg Free Press), Tales Too Tall for Trailers (5 stars Edmonton Sun) and Papa Squat (5 stars CBC). Last year, Erika’s shadow puppet adaptation of Carnival of the Animals was featured at the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, Paul’s tall tales were featured at the National Storytelling Festival in Tennessee, and Paul and Erika performed 13 Dead Dreams of “Eugene” Off-Broadway. **Credits** Written and Performed by: Paul Strickland and Erika Kate MacDonald Puppet Design by: Erika Kate MacDonald Sound Design and Music by: Paul Strickland **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417245051 | Fringe 2019: Tuesdays with Morrie | 2019-09-01 | 2:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:49 pm | 2019-08-02 10:46 pm | Imagine after discovering that with only weeks to live, an old friend comes back into your life after 16 years. He is broken inside. What do you do? What message can you give him in the remaining time? - Created: Mitch Albom - Performed: Perry Burton, Richard Michelle-Pentelbury - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tuesdays-with-morrie/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tuesdays-with-morrie/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Perry Burton “Mitch” – a stage performer since childhood Perry has performed across Canada, winner of the 2009 Calgary One Act Festival – Outstanding Actor, mentors local middle school students, and occasionally does theatre tech Richard Michelle-Pentelbury “Morrie” – retired Calgary teacher, award winning actor, and director, Richard has performed as Morrie dozens of times over 15 years **Credits** Perry Burton “Mitch” Richard Michelle-Pentelbury “Morrie” **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417306120 | Fringe 2019: Man Cave: A One-Man Sci-Fi Climate Change Tragicomedy! | 2019-09-01 | 2:15 pm | 2019-09-01 | 3:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:56 pm | 2019-08-02 10:47 pm | Whoops, Apocalypse! Hanging on by a thread, at the tail end of climate change, the last man on Earth broadcasts to whatever Klingons, Vulcans or Tralfamadorians might still be out there! *“Cathartic…” “Electrifying…” “Haunting!” “A lot more swagger and humor than the former vice president could ever manage!”* – ORLANDO SENTINEL [timmooneyrep.com](http://timmooneyrep.com/) - Created: Timothy Mooney - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 50 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Solo Sci-Fi Tragicomedy - Country: Buffalo Grove, USA [](http://timmooneyrep.com/) **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/man-cave/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/man-cave/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Timothy Mooney’s “Man Cave,” a one-man sci-fi climate change tragicomedy, is turning people on to the urgent challenges of climate change. Over seventeen years of touring, one-man plays such as “Molière than Thou,” “Lot o’ Shakespeare,” “Shakespeare’s Histories,” “Breakneck Hamlet” and “Breakneck Julius Caesar” have won a whole new generation of students over to classical theatre! Tim’s new rhyming versions of Molière’s plays have been published by Playscripts, and Stage Rights, and his acting textbook, “Acting at the Speed of Life” along with “The Big Book of Moliere Monologues” are being used by high schools and colleges. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417141807 | Fringe 2019: Dear Samantha Charles Adrian as Ms Samantha Mann | 2019-09-01 | 2:15 pm | 2019-09-01 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:26 pm | 2019-08-02 4:26 pm | With 20,000 views and rising on her YouTube advice channel, the very modern and multiaward-winning spinster librarian Ms Samantha Mann spills the beans on her life as a semi-professional advice-giver. Expect tips, reminiscences and a free consultation! ★★★★ – FRINGE GURU *“Comedy at its best.”* – BUXTON FRINGE REVIEW *“Ms Samantha Mann is simply delightful.”* -DISPATCHES FROM THE VICTORIA FRINGE [mssamanthamann.com](http://www.mssamanthamann.com/) **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/dear-samantha/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** The multi-award-winning spinster librarian and Agony Aunt\* (in training) Ms Samantha Mann has performed across the UK as well as in France, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Canada and Japan. Her performance of her début show ‘Stories About Love, Death & A Rabbit’ at the 2017 Victoria Fringe Festival caused Victoria’s own Janis La Couvée to write of her: “Ms Samantha Mann is simply delightful.” \*“An Agony Aunt,” as Ms Samantha Mann explains, “is rather like a therapist, but without the qualifications.”. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417148202 | Fringe 2019: Summer Bucket List | 2019-09-01 | 2:15 pm | 2019-09-01 | 3:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:40 pm | 2019-08-02 10:46 pm | Zoey and Grace find a discarded summer bucket list during two weeks of summer detention. “Lemonade stand” “Give 2 blowjobs.” As they check off each item they uncover difficult truths about themselves and the women in their lives. From the creatives of 2018 Fringe winner, The Fitting Room, comes a celebration of teenage girls and a validation of female rage. facebook.com/CollectivusT - Created: Ellery Lamm - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 90 mins - Rating: PG 13+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes (discussion of sexual assault) - Genre: Dramedy **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/summer-bucket-list/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/summer-bucket-list/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Collectivus Theatre consists of Victoria-based artists, Ellery Lamm (playwright) and Anna Marie Anderson (director). This award-winning duo strives to create relevant, impactful theatre particularly for and about young adults. Collectivus produced Lamm’s play, The Fitting Room during Victoria Fringe’s 2018 season, and won Best Overall Show and tied for Bravest Show in the Pick of the Fringe Awards. The stories Collectivus tells aim to give a voice to the identities and experiences of underrepresented voices, voices that often aren’t seen centre stage. **Credits** **Creative team: Ellery Lamm – Playwright Anna Marie Anderson – Director Devon Vecchio – Stage manager Hina Nishioka – Lighting designer Aaron Smail – Sound designer/composer Cast: ZOEY – Lili Martin GRACE – Maggie Martin GIRL – Arielle Parsons ERIN – Emily Hay LEE – Willa Hladun JACOB – Isaiah Adachi** **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417161636 | Fringe 2019: Tragedy – Time Served = Comedy | 2019-09-01 | 2:30 pm | 2019-09-01 | 3:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:08 pm | 2019-08-02 10:47 pm | In the sequel to his successful Fringe debut, *Tragedy + Time Served = Comedy*, Mark shares about the hardest part of doing time in prison: getting out. This is a tale of hardship lightened by levity, guiding the audience through the trials and tribulations in tackling institutionalization. [**tragedyplustimeserved.com**](http://tragedyplustimeserved.com) - Created: Mark Hughes - Performed: Mark Hughes - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 75mins - Rating: Adults only: Extremely Coarse language, Adult Themes, Extreme Violence/Abuse, Sexualized Violence - Genre: Comedy, Drama, Monologue - Country: Toronto, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/tragedy-time-served-comedy-2/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Mark Hughes is a comedian, inspirational speaker, recovering addict and ex-convict. Mark uses his sardonic wit and fearless stage presence to share (and overshare) his perspective and life experiences – including the demons that sometimes still affect him to this day. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 415280003 | Forest Interiors with Donna Ion | 2019-09-01 | 2:30 pm | 2019-09-01 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:28 am | 2019-07-31 10:28 am | Create your own beautiful forest interior with Donna Ion! From photo to impressionistic painting, Donna will demonstrate how she creates her enchanting forestscapes. Through traditional techniques of underpainting, negative space painting and pointillism attendees will realize that painting can be more than a nice image and capture the feeling of standing in a forest. Painting techniques Donna will be using golden acrylics, wet palettes, brushes and canvas to create negative space painting and pointillism in an impressionistic style. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Donna is a mostly self taught painter who started painting about 12 years ago. She has taken courses from time to time with local artists whose work she admired. Donna has had three shows at the Eclectic Gallery in Oak Bay, and continues to show there. Her works are also in the rental program at the AGGV. Her webpage is gallerydir.com/donna ion <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/forest-interiors-with-donna-ion/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 417239144 | Fringe 2019: Let’s Prank Call Each Other | 2019-09-01 | 3:30 pm | 2019-09-01 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:35 pm | 2019-08-02 10:47 pm | *Let’s Prank Call Each Other* is a fast-paced live-action comic book. Digital cameras are manipulated through paper dioramas to unearth miniature landscapes and twodimensional puppets as Dorn casts hand-cut silhouettes across the walls. ★★★★★ 1/2 -WINNIPEG FREE PRESS. *“…the most wonderfully whacked-out experiences.”* – ORLANDO WEEKLY [zachdorn.com](http://www.zachdorn.com/) - Created: zach dorn - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy - Country: Los Angeles, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lets-prank-call-each-other/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lets-prank-call-each-other/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** zach dorn is a theater-maker and animator. In 2016, he was selected as the inaugural Julie Taymor World Theater Fellow. He premiered Let’s Prank Call Each Other at Ars Nova in 2017. His new show, Sponge Hollow, opens at REDCAT in Downtown L.A. in July. He lives in Los Angeles. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417166582 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-09-01 | 3:30 pm | 2019-09-01 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:23 pm | 2019-08-02 10:47 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417583108 | Fringe 2019: Crazy for Dick Tricks: A Dirk Darrow Investigation | 2019-09-01 | 4:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:50 am | ALL NEW, from Tim Motley… Winner of 13 Fringe Festival Awards! ★ ★ ★★★ “Incredible” – **EDMONTON JOURNAL** ★ ★ ★★★ “A master of his craft” – **TWO HUNGRY BLOKES** Five characters, five mind-blowing magic tricks! Help this hilarious psychic detective as he hunts a murderer in a 1930s mental hospital, where he interrogates the colourful new characters trapped inside. [**dirkdarrow.com**](http://dirkdarrow.com) - Created: Tim Motley - Performed: Tim Motley - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy Magic Noir - Country: Adelaide, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/crazy-for-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/crazy-for-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Philadelphia native Tim Motley has performed professionally in 47 countries, as a comedian, a mentalist, a magician, an actor, a radio show host, and a variety performer. He is most well known from his hit shows “Dirk Darrow: NCSSI”, “2 Ruby Knockers, 1 Jaded Dick”, “Prohibition”, and “6 Quick Dick Tricks”. In these, Tim plays his signature character Dirk Darrow, a film-noir detective with some cool tricks of the trade that happen to sometimes resemble feats of magic and mentalism. He has created and toured internationally 9 completely different shows to date. [Review – Edmonton Journal | ](http://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/festivals/fringe-review-6-quick-dick-tricks-a-dirk-darrow-investigation)[Review – Showbill ](http://www.victoria.showbill.ca/6-quick-dick-tricks-2016/) | [Review – Two Hungry Blokes](https://twohungryblokes.com/2016/08/28/victoria-fringe-festival-2016-dirk-darrow-returns-for-6-quick-dick-tricks/) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
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| 417173106 | Fringe 2019: Antigones | 2019-09-01 | 4:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:36 pm | 2019-08-02 10:47 pm | A movement adaptation of Sophocles’ classic, *Antigone*, in this piece, we turn to the other senses when words are not enough to express our truth. Our focus is on the experience of being Antigone; her truth and emotional journey as she defies the king to honour her fallen brother, knowing it may cost her life. - Created: Luciana Fernandes - Performed: Hailey Jen Fowler, Taryn Roo Yoneda, Shayla Pready, Megan Wong - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 30mins - Rating: PG12+ Adult Themes - Genre: Movement, Tragedy, Dance - Country: Victoria/Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/antigones/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Focused on (re)claiming classical and canonized work with a contemporary eye, we approach Antigone from a feminist perspective, honouring her emotional journey and defiance through movement. **Credits** Created through an intensively collaborative process by: Luciana Silvestre Fernandes – director Olivia Wheeler- sound designer and assistant director Logan Swain- co-sound designer (original production) Aubrey McNair- light designer Leah Anthony- stage manager Hailey Jen Fowler- performer Taryn Roo Yoneda- performer Shayla Pready- performer Megan Wong- performer **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417241026 | Fringe 2019: The Psychic Dynasty: The World’s Only Father-Daughter Mind-Reading Team | 2019-09-01 | 4:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:42 pm | 2019-08-02 10:47 pm | Fast-paced, funny, and totally astonishing; this real-life father-daughter team has created a knock-your-socks-off mentalism show that hooks audiences of all ages. From making impossible predictions to channeling the spirit of Johnny Cash; you’ll be treated to 60 minutes of wow-worthy, not-to-be-missed entertainment that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and leaves you wanting more. [thepsychicdynasty.com](https://www.thepsychicdynasty.com/) - Created: Phina & Joey Pipia - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Mind-Reading, Mentalism, Magic - Country: USA Watch the trailer [HERE](https://www.thepsychicdynasty.com/?wix-vod-comp-id=comp-jct69oo2#). **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-psychic-dynasty/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-psychic-dynasty/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 441897538 | Red Joan | 2019-09-01 | 4:45 pm | 2019-09-01 | 6:26 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:01 pm | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! In a picturesque village in England, Joan Stanley (Judi Dench), lives in contented retirement. Then suddenly she’s shockingly arrested by MI5. For Joan has been hiding an incredible past\\; she is one of the most influential spies in living history…Cambridge University in the 1930s, and the young Joan (Sophie Cookson), a physics student, falls in love with an attractive Russian saboteur. Through him, she begins to see that the world must be saved from itself in the race to military supremacy. Joan is confronted with the impossible: Would you betray your country and your loved ones, if it meant saving them? Inspired by an extraordinary true story. “This historical thriller reminds us that spies aren’t always shadowy, nefarious figures. Sometimes, they are the old lady next door.” –Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 417171317 | Fringe 2019: TravelTheatrics | 2019-09-01 | 4:45 pm | 2019-09-01 | 5:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:30 pm | 2019-08-02 10:47 pm | 1 Woman. 18 Characters. Watch 6 TRUE travel stories enacted from across the globe. WINNER Jester’s Cap Award – Calgary Fringe 2016. *“A remarkable presence on stage”-*CBC *“I never wanted the show to end. Barnes is as astonishing a solo performer as they come”* – TWO CENTS & TWO PENCE “*A stage presence like none I have ever seen.”* – THE MARBLE VICTORIA [kearabarnes.com](https://kearabarnes.com/) - Created: Keara Barnes - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 14+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Theatrical Storytelling - Country: Vancouver, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/traveltheatrics/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Keara Barnes is an award winning actor from Vancouver, B.C. She holds a BFA in Theatre from The University of Victoria and studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York. Also a writer/producer, Keara is the creator/performer behind two critically acclaimed solo shows: ALMOST A STEPMOM ( 2017 Vancouver Celticfest \*SOLD OUT RUN\*, 2017 Vancouver Fringe \*SOLD OUT RUN\* 2016 Calgary Fringe \*WINNER\* Jester’s Cap Award, 2015 Victoria Fringe) and TRAVELTHEATRICS (2018 Winnipeg Fringe, 2018 Vancouver Fringe). TRAVELTHEATRICS was most recently one of three international plays selected for the 2019 Suncor Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work at Lunchbox Theatre, the top noon hour theatre company in the word. Keara has travelled to 34 countries, has over 50 stage/screen/voice over credits and is delighted to be bringing TravelTheatrics to her alma mater city of Victoria. **Credits** Writer/Performer: Keara Barnes Director: Melissa Oei Sound Designer: CJ McGillivray Lighting Consultant: Jono Kim **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417580726 | Fringe 2019: False Prophets | 2019-09-01 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:45 am | “Woe to you, when all men speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.” (Luke 6:16) “I’m stanky rich. Imma die tryin’ to spend this bitch.” (50 Cent) Jeff Leard takes aim at the super rich in this brand new capitalist satire. ★★★★★ – **EDMONTON JOURNAL** ★ ★ ★★★ – **CALGARY HERALD** [**jeffleardcomedy.com**](https://www.jeffleardcomedy.com) - Created: Jeff Leard - Performed: Jeff Leard - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: Adults Only: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Satire, Monologue - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/false-profits/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417167490 | Fringe 2019: The Trophy Hunt | 2019-09-01 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 5:24 pm | 2019-08-02 10:48 pm | A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, The Trophy Hunt is a dark comedy exploring who eats who in a world where everything is observed, everything a zoo. Three unique characters irrevocably affected by the business of Big Game Hunting share their stories in a hidden location in Fan Tan Alley. Come on a hunt to stalk something wild and dangerous…you just might find it! [openp.it ](http://openp.it/) Note: Your hunting guide will meet you at 539 Fisgard St. where you will be led into our hidden outdoor location within Fan Tan Alley (generously donated by Robert Fung and The Salient Group). The terrain is level and suitable for all abilities. Bring anything you need for the hunt. Trina Davies’ (Governor General Literary Award finalist) new play *The Trophy Hunt* explores what happens when wildness is squeezed to the margins, when it’s cornered, and when it must fight back. A rolling world premiere being performed in five Canadian cities, each with a unique creative team! Montreal.Toronto.Edmonton.Victoria.Vancouver. #trophyhuntfringe - Created: Trina Davis (playwright) & Jessica Hickman/Celine Stubel (co-directors) - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Whitehorse, YT/Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-trophy-hunt/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Mon Aug 26, 6pm and Wed Aug 28, 7:30pm performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Open Pit Theatre is a Yukon theatre company based in Whitehorse, with a sister company in Victoria. We aim to create innovative new shows that are fuelled by contemporary themes, explore different approaches to creativity, and use physicality as the main form of expression. **Credits** Playwright – Trina Davies Co-Directors – Celine Stubel & Jessica Hickman PARKER – Geneviève Doyon JAN – David Radford SORAYA – Celine Stubel GUIDE – Jessica Hickman **You must have a Fringe Button to see this show.** **Important Fringe Information:** - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 397670476 | Fringe 2019: Battery Operated Boyfriend | 2019-09-01 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 6:38 pm | 2019-08-03 9:19 am | GIANT NERD AUSTRALIA presents a love story with a digital twist! Sam, a designer of advanced artificial intelligence systems, and her A.I. boyfriend Bob are called on to save the human race. In doing so, they push their A.I. - Human relationship far beyond any normal romance. - Created: Steve Brady - Performed: Steve Brady + Nicole Cabe - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Duration: 50mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy/Drama - Country: Adelaide, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/battery-operated-boyfriend/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/battery-operated-boyfriend/) "Vibrating with laughter ... Darkly funny" 4 STARS - ALL OVER ADELAIDE GIANT NERD AUSTRALIA is Steve Brady (Adelaide, Australia) and Nicol Cabe (Seattle, USA). Battery Operated Boyfriend debuted at the Adelaide Fringe in February 2019. Victoria Fringe will be it's North American premiere. [](https://www.facebook.com/events/2526335337434447/) **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417235221 | Fringe 2019: This Man is an Island | 2019-09-01 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 5:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:31 pm | 2019-08-02 10:48 pm | A hot air balloon mishap leaves Evan stranded alone on a remote, uninhabited island with a terrifying companion…his own mind! His resourcefulness will be pushed to the limit as he struggles to survive thirst, hunger, sunburn, boredom and existential angst, all the while remaining fun to hang out with, just in case someone else shows up. - Created: Evan Roberts - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 45 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Comedy Storytelling Music - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/this-man-is-an-island/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/this-man-is-an-island/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Sun Sept 1, 5pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **About the artist/company** Evan Roberts is an actor, comedian and singer who has been a staple of the Victoria theatre community for pretty much his whole life. Elizaveta Roberts is a seven-year-old girl who is looking forward to her Fringe debut! **Credits** Performed by Evan Roberts and Elizaveta Roberts **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417585106 | Fringe 2019: The Ballad of Frank Allen | 2019-09-01 | 5:45 pm | 2019-09-01 | 6:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:54 am | From the bizarre mind of Aussie Fringe-favourite Shane Adamczak (Zack Adams, Trampoline) comes an award-winning sci-fi buddy-comedy about a tiny man who lives in another man’s beard. WINNER – JUST FOR LAUGHS AWARD (Best Comedy) – Montreal Fringe 2017 ★★★★★ *“Brilliantly written… wildly funny performances… hilarious songs”* – GLOBAL NEWS [weepingspoon.com](https://weepingspoon.com/) - Created: S. Adamczak - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 55 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Comedy - Country: Perth, AUS **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-ballad-of-frank-allen/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-ballad-of-frank-allen/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Weeping Spoon Productions is an international multi-award winning independent theatre company based in Perth, Western Australia. Co-founded by a group of professionally trained actors, Weeping Spoon Productions has become one of the most prolific theatre companies in Perth. Weeping Spoon’s ongoing mission is to create challenging, exciting and innovative works for production in Western Australia and tour these productions throughout Australia and Overseas. **Credits** Written/Directed by Shane Adamczak starring Shane Adamczak and Al Lafrance **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 416966783 | Fringe 2019: The Robber Bridegroom: A Grimm Fairy Tale | 2019-09-01 | 5:45 pm | 2019-09-01 | 6:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:45 am | 2019-08-02 10:48 pm | An impoverished miller seeks a better life for his daughter by arranging her marriage to a wealthy stranger. She wants to help her family, but something wicked lurks in the woods where her bridegroom lives… Chimera Theatre brings this Brothers Grimm fairy tale to life through puppetry and physical theatre. *“This show is for you.”* **– THE YYSCENE** [**chimeratheatre.com**](https://www.chimeratheatre.com) - Created: The Brothers Grimm, adapted by Andrew G. Cooper - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG14+: Adult Themes, Violence - Country: Kamloops, BC **Tickets can also be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/10), over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2).** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-robber-bridegroom-a-grimm-fairy-tale/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-robber-bridegroom-a-grimm-fairy-tale/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Chimera Theatre is a non-profit theatre company based out of Kamloops, British Columbia. The company presents innovative, inventive and original works of Canadian Theatre and tours its productions across Western Canada. The society has a specific focus on exploring unconventional styles of performance and non-traditional theatre venues. Improvisation, immersion and interactivity are core to the development of new works. **Credits** CAST Mother/Little Girl – Ashley Hiibner Wife/Bridegroom – Deedra Salange Ladouceur Daughter/Old Woman – Victoria Skorobohach Maid – Madeleine Taylor-Gregg ARTIST PERSONNEL Director/Adapter/Puppet Designer – Andrew G. Cooper Costume Designer – Maddison Hartloff Set and Original Lighting Design – Jared Raschke Scenic Artist – Brittney Martens Sound Designer – Lukas Vanderlip Head of Properties/Production Assistant – Kayly Erno Carpenter – Joel Feenstra Puppet Consultant/Builder – Juanita Dawn Puppet/Scenic Art Assistant – Ashley Hiibner Properties/Set Assistant – Deedra Salange Ladouceur Costumes Assistant – Victoria Skorobohach Original Production Devisors – Maddison Hartloff, Brittney Martens, and Melissa Purcha **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417136883 | Fringe 2019: How to Be a Super-Frinjer™ | 2019-09-01 | 6:15 pm | 2019-09-01 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 4:14 pm | 2019-08-02 10:48 pm | Do you like the Fringe? Do you like to be super? Join Fringe expert and self-proclaimed Super-Frinjer™ Wilhelm as he shares his extensive knowledge, and provides helpful tips to get the most out of your Fringe experience. You, too, can be a Super-Frinjer™! Also, check out Wilhelm’s Facebook page! [**facebook.com/23Wilhelm**](https://www.facebook.com/23Wilhelm) - Created: Chris Gabel - Performed: Chris Gabel - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 45mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC Tickets can be purchased online through [Ticket Rocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/6), purchased over the phone at [1-855-842-7575](tel:18558427575), or in person at [1050 Meares Street](https://goo.gl/maps/ZmH8aAek4gB2). <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/how-to-be-a-super-frinjer/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Chris Gabel is a comedian, improviser, and actor who has been performing in and around Victoria for the past 15 years. He is an original member of Paper Street Theatre, and has performed with Atomic Vaudeville, Launch Pad Theatre, Theatre SKAM, and Theatre Inconnu. **Credits** Created by Chris Gabel Special Thanks to Candace Woodland, Dave Morris, and Sebastian Woodland. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417247391 | Fringe 2019: Josephine | 2019-09-01 | 6:15 pm | 2019-09-01 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:00 pm | 2019-08-02 10:48 pm | Starring 6-time “Best of Fest” and 6-time “Outstanding Performer” winner Tymisha Harris, this critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway biographical musical combines theatre, cabaret and burlesque to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African American international superstar and one of the most extraordinary figures of the 20th Century. [josephinetheplay.com](http://josephinetheplay.com/) - Created: Tymisha Harris, Tod Kimbro, and Michael Marinaccio - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: Adults only: Adult Themes, Nudity - Genre: Musical Theatre, Historical - Country: Orlando, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/josephine/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/josephine/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Josephine is the highlight of Tymisha Harris’ remarkable career, in which she has toured with Broadway’s “Rock of Ages”, danced with internationally renowned “Pilobolis Dance Theatre” , been featured in the “Bring It On” hit movie series, and choreographed and danced with pop groups “LFO” and “NSYNC” **Credits** Tymisha Harris- co-creator, Performer, Choreographer, Costume Designer Michael Marinanncio-**Langham Court Theatre (Fringe Venue 5)** 805 Langham Court co-creator, Director, Producer Tod Kimbro- co-creator, Playwright, Music Director **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417232971 | Fringe 2019: Diagnose This! Tales of a Medical Actor | 2019-09-01 | 6:30 pm | 2019-09-01 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:24 pm | 2019-08-02 10:49 pm | When an improv comedian plays patient for medical students, what results is a hilarious and moving view into the world of healthcare. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you cry, it’ll make you cringe, and it’ll make you say “F\*\*\* THE SYSTEM!” Contains strong opinions about the U.S. and blunt talk about lady parts. [DonnaKaySpeaks.com](http://donnakayspeaks.com/) - Created: Donna Kay Yarborough - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: Adults Only: Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy, Storytelling, Solo - Country: Portland, USA **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/diagnose-this/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/diagnose-this/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. All performances are Relaxed Performances. **About the artist/company** Donna Kay Yarborough (The Famous Haydell Sisters, Shenatra!) has done stuff…a lot of stuff. Comedy, music, interactive theater, theater-theater, film, voice acting–you name it. She is passionate about creating theatre with true connection and heart, and “…can whip of a sense of fun, keeping the crowd under her spell”. (Orlando Sentinel) Donna currently resides as a “Texpat” in Portland OR and takes too many cute animal pictures. Follow her exploits at DonnaKaySpeaks.com @DonnaKaySpeaks **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417306443 | Fringe 2019: Ingenue: Deanna Durbin, Judy Garland and the Golden Age of Hollywood | 2019-09-01 | 6:30 pm | 2019-09-01 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 10:00 pm | 2019-08-02 10:49 pm | Judy Garland is an icon, loved in The Wizard of Oz. But in the 1930s, Deanna Durbin was a much bigger star. Ingenue tells the true tale of the lifelong friendship – and rivalry – of these two Hollywood idols. *“An unforgettable delight”* – CBC; *“Gall has whipped up a fizzy mix of history, personality and musicality in this charming show!”* – ORLANDO SENTINEL [melaniegall.com](https://www.melaniegall.com/) - Created: Melanie Gall - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All ages - Genre: Historic Musical Cabaret - Country: Edmonton, AB **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/ingenue/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/ingenue/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Melanie Gall is an internationally-acclaimed vocalist. She has performed in Africa, South America, Asia and the Caribbean. She has sung Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, and recently performed a Vera Lynn concert for the Jazz series at Royal Albert Hall. Melanie has written and internationally toured several award-winning solo shows. These include: ‘Piaf and Brel: The Impossible Concert’ about French chanteuse Edith Piaf, ‘Opera Mouse’, a children’s introduction to opera, ‘Red Hot Mama: A Sophie Tucker Cabaret’, and two shows: ‘More Power to Your Knitting, Nell!’ and ‘A Stitch in Time’, featuring ‘lost’ knitting music from WWI and WWII. **Credits** Melanie Gall (writer/performer) Voiceover talents: Shelby Bond, Chris Hart, Bridget Hart, Karen Gall Musicians (recorded music): Bennett Paster, Jim Whitney **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417305646 | Fringe 2019: Jon Bennett: Playing With Men | 2019-09-01 | 6:45 pm | 2019-09-01 | 7:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:52 pm | 2019-08-02 10:49 pm | International Fringe favourite Jon Bennett was once a great junior footballer in Southern Australia. He was set to “MAKE IT” until he started playing with men… real men. Jon’s football career came crashing down when a community tragedy made him re-evaluate his life. [**jonbennettcomedy.com**](http://www.jonbennettcomedy.com) - Created: Jon Bennett - Performed: Jon Bennett - Advance price: Regular $11 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes, Violence - Genre: Comedy - Country: Wellington, NZ / Melbourne, AUS **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/jon-bennett/>** **Accessibility** This venue is not wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Jon Bennett is a world renowned multi award-winning comedic storyteller and 7x Just for Laughs award nominee. Jon’s comedy career began in his homeland Australia, and after 14 years in the business he is now one of the most prolific storyteller-comedians touring the world. **Credits** Written & performed by Jon Bennett. Tour in collaboration with NZ-based producer A Mulled Whine. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 441897539 | Red Joan | 2019-09-01 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-01 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:02 pm | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND In a picturesque village in England, Joan Stanley (Judi Dench), lives in contented retirement. Then suddenly she’s shockingly arrested by MI5. For Joan has been hiding an incredible past\\; she is one of the most influential spies in living history…Cambridge University in the 1930s, and the young Joan (Sophie Cookson), a physics student, falls in love with an attractive Russian saboteur. Through him, she begins to see that the world must be saved from itself in the race to military supremacy. Joan is confronted with the impossible: Would you betray your country and your loved ones, if it meant saving them? Inspired by an extraordinary true story. “This historical thriller reminds us that spies aren’t always shadowy, nefarious figures. Sometimes, they are the old lady next door.” –Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 412198950 | Blues Bash 2019: Kevin Burt & Big Medicine | 2019-09-01 | 7:30 pm | 2019-09-01 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 11:30 am | Tickets on sale now! “Burt is a serious songwriter who knows how to craft music to fit his personality, and no one delivers this brand of music better than he does…this guy is a real winner.”– Living Blues For more than 25 years, the harmonica wizard from Coralville, Iowa, Kevin “B.F.” Burt, has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest. His soul-inspired stage presence and ability to build an audience rapport consistently gets him likened to artists such as Bill Withers, Aaron Neville, and B.B. King. This self-taught master of vocals, harmonica, and guitar provides smooth, blues-rich vocals to an audience that always cheers for more. Burt was named one of the top 25 unsigned blues bands in the world by the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, which he won for “Best Solo/Duo,” “Solo/Duo Guitar,” and “Harmonica” in 2018. His 2018 album Heartland And Soul was nominated for a 2019 Blues Music Award for “Best Emerging Artist Album.” Don’t miss the Victoria debut of this rising star, whose sheer feel for the blues guarantees to captivate crowds from all walks of life. Sunday, September 1 – 7:30pm ~ $32 (tax incl.) <https://jazzvictoria.ca/blues-bash/event/kevin-burt-and-big-medicine> Kevin Burt: <http://kevinburtmusic.com/> Ticket Outlets: Victoria Jazz Society (250-388-4423 or 977 Alston St) and the Royal & McPherson Box Office (250-386-6121 or online at rmts.bc.ca). No service charges at the VJS office! \*Save big on ticketed evening performances with a Ticket Combo for only $49! Includes one ticket to Mike Farris & The Fortunate Few and one ticket to Kevin Burt and Big Medicine.\* The Victoria Jazz Society respectfully respectfully acknowledges the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples and their ancestors on whose traditional unceded territory this festival has occurred for the past 26 years. We give thanks for the opportunity to gather on these historical lands for this weekend to share live blues, R&B and soul. Volunteer with the Victoria Jazz Society: <https://jazzvictoria.ca/society/volunteers> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 417297575 | Fringe 2019: In Ireland We Rented A Car From Criminals | 2019-09-01 | 7:30 pm | 2019-09-01 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 9:48 pm | 2019-08-02 10:49 pm | In the famine graveyards of County Clare, Tom and Mary search for their Irish ancestors with Aidan’s voice harping in their heads: “Keep to the left. Don’t hurt the car.” Back at the car-rental kiosk, Aidan and his helpers wait for them to drive off the wrong side of the road. Comedy, drama, sex, blarney, and Irish drinking songs. [lauren-allen.net](http://lauren-allen.net/) - Created: Rod Macpherson - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: All Ages: Adult Themes - Genre: Comedy/Drama - Country: Saskatoon, Sk **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/in-ireland-we-rented/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/in-ireland-we-rented/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Playing Calgary and Saskatoon the same week! Dumb Ax productions won the CAFF lottery to tour In Ireland We Rented a Car from Criminals to fringe festivals in Toronto, Kingston, Calgary Edmonton, Victoria and Vancouver. A late withdrawal got the same show a spot in the Saskatoon Fringe — with a new cast. **Credits** Starring: Lauren Allen and Nathan Coppens Directed by: Andrew Johnston Written by: Rod Macpherson Sound : Mike Klein Stage manager: Lauren Allen **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416237523 | Fringe 2019: Into the Tango | 2019-09-01 | 7:45 pm | 2019-09-01 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 1:17 pm | 2019-08-02 8:22 am | ★★★★★Award-winning dance company, PointeTango returns from Buenos Aires with INTO THE TANGO, a breathtaking new show featuring world-class dancers Erin and Alexander. With fantastic lifts, ballet on pointe and flawless Argentine tango, this is a MUST-SEE show! ~Voted FAVOURITE DANCE show, 2018 Victoria Fringe @ Metro Studio Theatre (1411 Quadra St, Victoria, BC) Thu Aug 22 – 7:15pM Fri Aug 23 – 7:15pm Sat Aug 24 – 5pm Thu Aug 29 – 5:15pm Sat Aug 31 – 12:15pm Sun Sep 1 – 7:45pm Tickets: $11 at the door or online at [intrepidtheatre.com](http://intrepidtheatre.com/) \* Everyone who attends the Fringe buys a membership button ($6) -One time purchase- Volunteer for the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival: <https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417250340 | Fringe 2019: 🏳️🌈 LUB DUB | 2019-09-01 | 7:45 pm | 2019-09-01 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 8:04 pm | 2019-08-02 10:50 pm | A variety show for the marginalized, angry, unseen. *LUB DUB* is unapologetic, political, fiercely entertaining. Centering experiences of Black, Filipino, Queer, disabled, low income folks, *LUB DUB* invites you to celebrate, collaborate, and smash white supremacy. *“I left feeling recharged…I made monkey sounds and put pepper up my nose, but I didn’t feel pressured to do it”* – **APT 613** - Created: Monica Ogden, KP Productions, Tony Adams - Performed: Monica Ogden, KP Productions, Tony Adams - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Variety, Protest, Experimental - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lub-dub/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/lub-dub/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Tues Aug 27 – 7:45pm show is a Relaxed Performance. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting is provided on Sat Aug 31 – 4:45pm. **About the artist/company** Monica Ogden, KP, (the artist formerly known as Ann-Bernice Thomas) and Tony Adams together make up Rage Sweater Theatre Productions. We are an unapologetically loud, QT2IBPOC, non-binary, disabled, theatre company, whose work focuses on socio-political activism, and sharing the stories that deserve to be told. We mix storytelling, stand-up comedy, movement, and song, to showcase our stories, as well as bring the audience together in our practice of being together. [Apartment 613 Review](https://apt613.ca/fringe-review-lub-dub/) **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417187225 | Fringe 2019: Scaredy Cat | 2019-09-01 | 8:15 pm | 2019-09-01 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:08 pm | 2019-08-02 10:50 pm | Award-winning storyteller Carlyn Rhamey (The ADHD Project) is afraid… of everything. Scary movies, haunted houses, the ocean, her job, wrinkles, death, FOMO, glitter, sleepovers, cheese graters, first graders, the cover of Goosebumps novels and… her mother. ★★★★*“A talented storyteller”* – EDMONTON JOURNAL [squirrelsuit.ca](https://sites.google.com/site/theatrepublicca/) - Created: Carlyn Rhamey - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: 16+, Coarse Language, Adult Themes - Genre: Comedic Storytelling - Country: Hamilton, ON **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/scaredy-cat/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. The Aug 24, 3:30pm performance is a Relaxed Performance. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417233299 | Fringe 2019: Broadway Bash | 2019-09-01 | 8:15 pm | 2019-09-01 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 7:27 pm | 2019-08-02 10:50 pm | With respect and love (coupled with mild viciousness) we’re taking a bash at Broadway. All your favourite Broadway tunes with new satirical, sarcastic or silly lyrics. Songs from Hamilton, Mary Poppins, Oklahoma, Camelot, Les Miz and many more but with new hilarious lyrics written by comedian Steve Ivings. We’d invite you to sing along…but you won’t know the words. [broadwaybash.weebly.com](https://broadwaybash.weebly.com/) - Created: Steve Ivings - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 60 mins - Rating: PG 12+ - Genre: Musical Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/broadway-bash/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/broadway-bash/) **Accessibility** This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Steve Ivings Entertainment has produced dozens of popular live stage shows over the past two decades. The shows follow the variety format – singing, dancing and comedy – made popular originally in the British Music Hall and later Vaudeville and then on television. Steve Ivings, Victoria-born comedian and writer, created all of the shows which have been staged at various local venues including the Oak Bay Beach Hotel, the Charlie White Theatre, the Ocean Point Resort and Langham Court Theatre. Every show is fast-paced, colourful, marvelously musical and funny. Broadway Bash is all of that and more. **Credits** Steve Ivings – Producer, director, writer, performer Lena Palermo – Music director, choreographer, performer Stephanie Geehan – Choreographer, performer Craig Wilson – Performer Cody Miller – Performer Helena Descoteau – Performer **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417585834 | Fringe 2019: 5-Step Guide to Being German 2.0 | 2019-09-01 | 8:45 pm | 2019-09-01 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 8:57 am | Wanna be German? Of course you do. And now German comedian Paco Erhard teaches you how. Sold out worldwide, the 2018 hit show returns, updated and improved. You will laugh. If you want. Zis is not an order. ★★★★★ – EDINBURGH GUIDE. ★★★★★ *“hilarious”* – BROADWAY BABY. *“Genius”* – NATIONAL POST. Fringe World Best Comedy Nominee 2013. Pick of the Fringe, Vancouver 2018. [germancomedy.com](http://www.germancomedy.com/) - Created: Paco Erhard - Advance price: All Seats $11 + s/c - Door price: All Seats $11 - Duration: 75 mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language - Genre: Stand-up Comedy - Country: Berlin, Germany **Tickets and more information:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/5step-guide-to-being-german-2/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/5step-guide-to-being-german-2/) **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Paco Erhard is German, but he has other problems too. Best known for explaining the Germans through humor for BBC, Irish Times and in his 5-Step Guide to Being German, Paco has performed comedy around the world, in English, Spanish, and German. A world traveller since he hitchhiked out of his native Germany in 2001, Paco delivers cultural observations and irreverent social satire with mischievous charm. Considered “one of the best cultural comedians in the world” (Rip It Up, Australia), he has been a Fringe World Best Comedy nominee and won Vancouver’s Pick of the Fringe Award in 2018. **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 417185867 | Fringe 2019: Money on the Table | 2019-09-01 | 9:30 pm | 2019-09-01 | 10:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-02 6:03 pm | 2019-08-02 10:50 pm | How far would you go to get your money back? Probably a question you should ask before you find yourself staring at an unconscious stranger taped to a chair. One trio of kidnappers is about to find out why in this dark comedy of investment, revenge, and terrible people. [bucketheadtheatre.com](https://www.bucketheadtheatre.com/) - Created: Andrew Fraser - Advance price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 + s/c - Door price: Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 - Duration: 45mins - Rating: PG 12+: Coarse Language, Violence - Genre: Dark Comedy - Country: Victoria, BC [](https://www.bucketheadtheatre.com/) **Tickets and more information: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/money-on-the-table/>** **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Bucket Head Productions was formed by a group of students from UVic’s Phoenix Theatre (and a plastic bucket with a face on it) in their transition to theatre professionals. Rooted in the belief that theatre can be fun and compelling regardless of budget, we hope to create opportunities for emerging artists to explore new ideas within a constructive environment. Sometimes the best thing you can do when the world is scary and confusing is stop worrying, stick a bucket on your head, and charge into the unknown. **Credits** Director: Annie Konstantinova Playwright: Andrew Fraser Cast: Landon Wong Julie McGuire Nicholas Atkinson Nicholas Guerreiro Stage Manager: Ashley Richter Costume Design & Fight Choreography: Lucien Lum Props: Christian Tervo Sound Design: Logan Swain **Important Fringe Information:** - You must have a Fringe Button to see this show - 50% of tickets are available at the door one hour prior to show time - Advance tickets sales end 3 hours before showtime - All advance tickets have a $1.50 Fringe service charge, this charge helps support the festival - There are no Fringe service charges for at door tickets - No refunds. No exchanges. No latecomers. All shows start on time. **Volunteer with the 2019 Victoria Fringe Festival:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/**](https://intrepidtheatre.wufoo.com/forms/volunteer-for-the-2019-victoria-fringe/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 415441147 | Hip Hop Rewind: Best of the 2000s - Long Weekend | 2019-09-01 | 10:00 pm | 2019-09-02 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:03 pm | LONG WEEKEND PARTY Come out for the best of the early 2000s in Hip Hop all matched with a music video playing on our huge projector screen. Get ready for drink specials, and party favors. Lets start Easter out with a bang. DJ Low playing the tunes. Requests welcomed. Sample: Ludacris, Eminem, Missy Elliott, Nelly, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, NAS, Usher, JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and many more. $10 19+ Tickets: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hip-hop-rewind-best-of-the-2000s-long-weekend-tickets-67285886899> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441897540 | Red Joan | 2019-09-02 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-02 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:02 pm | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! In a picturesque village in England, Joan Stanley (Judi Dench), lives in contented retirement. Then suddenly she’s shockingly arrested by MI5. For Joan has been hiding an incredible past\\; she is one of the most influential spies in living history…Cambridge University in the 1930s, and the young Joan (Sophie Cookson), a physics student, falls in love with an attractive Russian saboteur. Through him, she begins to see that the world must be saved from itself in the race to military supremacy. Joan is confronted with the impossible: Would you betray your country and your loved ones, if it meant saving them? Inspired by an extraordinary true story. “This historical thriller reminds us that spies aren’t always shadowy, nefarious figures. Sometimes, they are the old lady next door.” –Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 414500078 | Parliament Buildings Free Self-Guided Tours | 2019-09-03 | 8:30 am | 2019-09-03 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until May 16, 2020 | 2020-05-16 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200516T065959Z;BYDAY=MO,TU,WE,TH,FR | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-30 12:22 pm | 2019-11-15 3:28 pm | Free guided tours are available throughout the year. Come and discover the history of the province, the architectural splendor of our cherished Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's parliamentary process. ## Fall, Winter and Spring (September 3, 2019 - May 15, 2020) **Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays):** **8:30 am to 5:00 pm (last entry at 4:30 pm)** Visitors are welcome to join a free public tour or to explore the building on their own self-guided tour. Guided tours begin from the waiting area inside of the Main Entrance and are offered regularly throughout the day. Please contact the **Parliamentary Tour Program** at 250-387-3046 or [tours@leg.bc.ca](mailto:Tours@leg.bc.ca) closer to the date of your visit for up-to-date schedule information. **Security Screening** Visitors to the Parliament Buildings should allow for sufficient time to go through security screening, as line ups may occur. Therefore, we ask that visitors arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled tour time. **Tour Length** Tours last approximately 30 – 45 minutes. **Cost** All tours are free of charge. **Group Bookings** Groups of 15 or more must book a tour in advance. [Group tours](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Group-Tours.aspx) can be requested online. Languages Tours are offered in English throughout the year. Tours are also available in French and Mandarin throughout the year with an advanced booking. Other languages may be possible depending on the availability of staff. Please contact the Tour Program for more information at <tours@leg.bc.ca>. **Self-Guided Tour Books** Self-guided tour booklets are available in a variety of languages at the Parliamentary Tour desk or [online](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Self-Guided-Tours.aspx). Visitor InformationThe Legislative Assembly is a working building. Please ask the members of your group to talk quietly while inside the Parliament Buildings. Food and drinks are not permitted inside of the Legislative Assembly. However, there is a [Parliamentary Dining Room](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Parliamentary-Dining-Room.aspx) where visitors can enjoy a meal.ParkingThere is no public parking available on the property. Street parking and pay parking lots are located nearby. For more information, please visit our [Visitor Parking](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Car-Bus-and-Bike-Parking.aspx) page. **Special Access Requirements** The Parliament Buildings are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs, those with limited mobility and young children in strollers. Please follow the ramp on the west side of the Main Entrance steps and ring the buzzer for assistance. **Parliamentary Gift Shop** The [Parliamentary Gift Shop](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Parliamentary-Gift-Shop.aspx) is located on the first floor of the Parliament Buildings in the hallway directly adjacent to the exit. There are a variety of souvenir and protocol gifts available that are custom made for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Most items are designed and fabricated in British Columbia or Canada. The Gift Shop is open during regular business hours most of the year and 7 days a week from May 18 - September 2, 2019. ***Please Note:*** Our tour times, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice and tours may be cancelled at any time by the Parliamentary Tour Program due to Legislative Assembly events or operational requirements. <https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Public-Tours.aspx> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Free (Registration Required) | |
| 414499978 | Parliament Buildings Free Guided Tours | 2019-09-03 | 9:00 am | 2019-09-03 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until May 16, 2020 | 2020-05-16 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200516T065959Z;BYDAY=MO,TU,WE,TH,FR | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-30 12:22 pm | 2019-11-15 3:28 pm | Free guided tours are available throughout the year. Come and discover the history of the province, the architectural splendor of our cherished Parliament Buildings and learn about British Columbia's parliamentary process. ## Fall, Winter and Spring (September 3, 2019 - May 15, 2020) **Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays):** **8:30 am to 5:00 pm (last entry at 4:30 pm)** Visitors are welcome to join a free public tour or to explore the building on their own self-guided tour. Guided tours begin from the waiting area inside of the Main Entrance and are offered regularly throughout the day. Please contact the **Parliamentary Tour Program** at 250-387-3046 or [tours@leg.bc.ca](mailto:Tours@leg.bc.ca) closer to the date of your visit for up-to-date schedule information. **Security Screening** Visitors to the Parliament Buildings should allow for sufficient time to go through security screening, as line ups may occur. Therefore, we ask that visitors arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled tour time. **Tour Length** Tours last approximately 30 – 45 minutes. **Cost** All tours are free of charge. **Group Bookings** Groups of 15 or more must book a tour in advance. [Group tours](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Group-Tours.aspx) can be requested online. Languages Tours are offered in English throughout the year. Tours are also available in French and Mandarin throughout the year with an advanced booking. Other languages may be possible depending on the availability of staff. Please contact the Tour Program for more information at <tours@leg.bc.ca>. **Self-Guided Tour Books** Self-guided tour booklets are available in a variety of languages at the Parliamentary Tour desk or [online](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Self-Guided-Tours.aspx). Visitor InformationThe Legislative Assembly is a working building. Please ask the members of your group to talk quietly while inside the Parliament Buildings. Food and drinks are not permitted inside of the Legislative Assembly. However, there is a [Parliamentary Dining Room](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Parliamentary-Dining-Room.aspx) where visitors can enjoy a meal.ParkingThere is no public parking available on the property. Street parking and pay parking lots are located nearby. For more information, please visit our [Visitor Parking](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Car-Bus-and-Bike-Parking.aspx) page. **Special Access Requirements** The Parliament Buildings are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs, those with limited mobility and young children in strollers. Please follow the ramp on the west side of the Main Entrance steps and ring the buzzer for assistance. **Parliamentary Gift Shop** The [Parliamentary Gift Shop](https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Parliamentary-Gift-Shop.aspx) is located on the first floor of the Parliament Buildings in the hallway directly adjacent to the exit. There are a variety of souvenir and protocol gifts available that are custom made for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. Most items are designed and fabricated in British Columbia or Canada. The Gift Shop is open during regular business hours most of the year and 7 days a week from May 18 - September 2, 2019. ***Please Note:*** Our tour times, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice and tours may be cancelled at any time by the Parliamentary Tour Program due to Legislative Assembly events or operational requirements. <https://www.leg.bc.ca/content-peo/Pages/Public-Tours.aspx> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Free (Registration Required) | |
| 364524159 | Mayor's Community Drop-In | 2019-09-03 | 11:30 am | 2019-09-03 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:02 pm | Join us for Mayor’s Community Drop-In. Mayor Lisa Helps welcomes members of the public to have the opportunity to drop in to see her, meet others, engage in conversation, share thoughts, ideas and concerns, and to build community and a sense of belonging. For more information on the format and a schedule of upcoming dates, click [here](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/mayor-lisa-helps/mayors-community-drop-in.html). |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 416209846 | 🛐 Noon Meditation | 2019-09-03 | 12:15 pm | 2019-09-03 | 12:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until December 20, 2019 | 2019-12-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=MO,TU,WE,TH,FR;UNTIL=20191220T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 12:32 pm | 2019-12-08 10:30 am | 30 MINUTES TO INNER PEACE Take half an hour at lunchtime to relax, refresh and de-stress. Cultivate inner peace through a guided practice and enjoy the rest of your day with an inspired and positive mind. With regular practice these meditations help us to experience mental clarity, a sense of well-being, and increased love and compassion for others. **Suitable for everyone!** These guided meditations are practical methods to improve the quality of our lives through meditation and Buddhist teachings. <https://meditateinvictoria.org/noon-meditation-summer/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 439530569 | The Last Black Man in San Francisco | 2019-09-03 | 5:15 pm | 2019-09-03 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 6, 2019 | 2019-09-06 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190906T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-28 2:11 pm | Comedian Mike Epps stars as Jimmie Fail in a Sundance Film Festival triumph about the gentrification of a city and his beloved grandfather’s home. 93% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes “This is one of the year’s best films.” Oliie Henderson, *Roger Ebert.com* Two-time winner at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival for U.S. Dramatic Directing Award and Special Jury Award – Creator Collaboration. Nominated for U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize. 19+ $11.43 <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 392569076 | Community Book Club | 2019-09-03 | 6:30 pm | 2019-09-03 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 1:44 pm | Join us the first Tuesday of each month to meet others who enjoy reading, share ideas, have lively conversations and make new friends. Everyone welcome. Coffee and tea provided. Visit our website at www.oaklandscommunitycentre.com for monthly book selection. Registration: <https://oca.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=166> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 401361048 | Do the Right Thing | 2019-09-03 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-03 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:42 am | New 4K digital restoration! Set on one block of Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood, at the height of summer, this 1989 masterpiece by Spike Lee confirmed him as a writer and filmmaker of peerless vision and passionate social engagement. Over the course of a single day, the interactions of a cast of unforgettable characters give way to heated confrontations as tensions rise along racial fault lines, ultimately exploding. Punctuated by the anthemic refrain of Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power,” this is a landmark in American cinema, as politically and emotionally charged and as relevant now as when it first hit the big screen. --Criterion Collection “ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FILMS OF THE 1980s” –Rotten Tomatoes “Complex, bravura movie making. It is also hugely entertaining.” --L.A. Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 439199493 | Midsommar | 2019-09-03 | 7:45 pm | 2019-09-03 | 10:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 6, 2019 | 2019-09-06 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190906T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-28 8:08 am | Ari Aster’s (*Hereditary,* 2018) latest slowly umasks the horror behind a troubled young couple’s idyllic retreat to a Swedish village, and the evil secrets behind its fabled festival celebrating the longest day of the year. *Let the games begin!* *“…**Midsommar* is the horror movie to beat in 2019. Caution: contains distressing amounts of folk music.” Nick de Semlyen, *Empire* *“* Many things are possible in *Midsommar*, but the surest is that there’s nothing else like it at the movies.” John Anderson, *Wall Street Journal* $11.43 19+ <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/midsommar/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 401361049 | Do the Right Thing | 2019-09-03 | 9:20 pm | 2019-09-03 | 11:20 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:42 am | New 4K digital restoration! Set on one block of Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood, at the height of summer, this 1989 masterpiece by Spike Lee confirmed him as a writer and filmmaker of peerless vision and passionate social engagement. Over the course of a single day, the interactions of a cast of unforgettable characters give way to heated confrontations as tensions rise along racial fault lines, ultimately exploding. Punctuated by the anthemic refrain of Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power,” this is a landmark in American cinema, as politically and emotionally charged and as relevant now as when it first hit the big screen. --Criterion Collection “ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FILMS OF THE 1980s” –Rotten Tomatoes “Complex, bravura movie making. It is also hugely entertaining.” --L.A. Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 442059389 | 💻 Canadian Council of the Blind, Get Together with Technology | 2019-09-04 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-04 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Monthly on the 1st Wednesday until December 5, 2019 | 2019-12-04 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191205T075959Z;BYDAY=1WE | Administrator | 2019-08-30 9:10 pm | This program helps those who are visually impaired learn to use low-vision and blindness-related technology, like Zoomtext and JAWS, as well as online sites like Facebook and Twitter. Join us for the first Wednesday afternoon of each month. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/canadian-council-of-the-blind-get-together-with-technology-20/all/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 416226175 | The Get 'FED' Harvest Fiesta | 2019-09-04 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-04 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 1:01 pm | **Join us for an evening of outstanding tacos, local drinks (including our very own 'Vancouver Island Margarita'!), live music and more!** Each year, the [Food Eco District (FED)](http://www.get-fed.ca) has an annual summer party to raise funds and awareness, and this year we've decided to put on a taco cook-off between our restaurant members, using produce from local farms and grocers deemed too conventionally ‘ugly’ to sell. We hope to raise awareness about food waste, how it impacts food security here on Vancouver Island and ways we can support our local farmers. [Tickets available online for $35](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-get-fed-harvest-fiesta-tickets-64677672660) (includes first drink). Doors open at 5PM. The Fort Common is close to many transit routes and is wheelchair accessible. All proceeds will go towards maintaining our many edible gardens around town so that we can continue to beautify our streets and inspire more urban agriculture in the city and beyond! We are so grateful to our sponsors for their support! You can expect to see silent auction items from the following organizations: \- Abeego \- Bike Tours Victoria \- Butterfly Gardens \- designHouse Salon \- Clipper Vacations \- Eagle Wing Tours \- Lifespace Gardens \- JUSU \- Moksana Yoga \- Pizzeria Prima Strada \- Royal BC Museum \- Sea Cider \- Silk Road Tea \- West Coast Refill \- Zero Waste Emporium A huge thank you to Phillips Brewing Co., Merridale Cidery & Twist of Fate Craft Cocktails for the incredible local drinks, and to Capital Iron for their beautiful outdoor furniture. We are very grateful to be holding this event on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen people, specifically the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 441897543 | Booksmart | 2019-09-04 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-04 | 8:43 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:02 pm | CLOSED CAPTIONING AVAILABLE TOONIE MADNESS! UVIC UNDERGRADS only $2.00 Booksmart is a four-star, feminist comedy and feel-good movie. Best friends Amy and Molly (Kaitlyn Denver, Beanie Feldstein) have spent their high-school years cramming for SATs and planning for the successful futures that surely await them after graduation. When Molly finds out that some less studious kids also got into Ivy League schools, it blows a fuse in her carefully calibrated brain, and she convinces Amy to crash an epic party that promises the fun they’ve never had. Director Olivia Wilde’s smart choices make this the definitive teen comedy for whip-smart feminist. It’s most likely to succeed as best comedy of the year. – Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 437110331 | Rueda De Casino | 2019-09-04 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-04 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday until December 19, 2019 | 2019-12-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191219T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-26 8:58 am | Our instructors: Jose Martino, Keith Parkin, Kelly Lachance, Jon Kanie, Tatiana Hassan, Sam Turcotte, Genevieve Lemay and Danièla Latiff. When: Wednesdays Time: 7pm -845pm Location: Room: Varies from week to week - Always in the Student Union Building - University of Victoria We offer multi levels: Intro: 7-8pm - This class is an introduction to Salsa Rhythms and basic body movements Beginners: 7-8pm - Introduction to Rueda de Casino Intermediate: 7-8pm - Rueda de Casino combos Advanced: 7-8pm - Rueda de Casino with complex moves and combining combos Dancing Salsa or Rueda de Casino from 8-845pm No dance partner required. Admission: FREE Let's dance! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2511070419113911/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 438531841 | Pinball League & Tournaments | 2019-09-04 | 7:45 pm | 2019-09-04 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Thursday until September 26, 2019 | 2019-09-26 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190926T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-27 4:18 pm | 2019-08-27 4:19 pm | Who's ready for another season of some serious flippin'!? Starting on September is Sept 4th, we will have the [Victoria Pinball Leagues](https://www.facebook.com/victoriapinball/) running the first IFPA Sanctioned league night of the season! Be sure to come check in at 7:45PM to secure a spot as game play begins at 8PM sharp! Two dates in September, the 11th and 25th, will be registered as IFPA Sanctioned 3 Strike Tournaments. Again, with a 6:45pm registration time and 7:00pm start. All of these dates coincide perfectly with our current [\#13gamesfor13weeks](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/13gamesfor13weeks)! We have 6 more brand new pinball machines hitting our floor (2 of them in September!), with the final release lining up on November 15th, which is our one year anniversary - so you know it's gonna be big! <https://www.facebook.com/events/728377187585234/> <https://www.quazarsarcade.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 441897544 | Booksmart | 2019-09-04 | 9:10 pm | 2019-09-04 | 10:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:03 pm | CLOSED CAPTIONING AVAILABLE TOONIE MADNESS! UVIC UNDERGRADS only $2.00 Booksmart is a four-star, feminist comedy and feel-good movie. Best friends Amy and Molly (Kaitlyn Denver, Beanie Feldstein) have spent their high-school years cramming for SATs and planning for the successful futures that surely await them after graduation. When Molly finds out that some less studious kids also got into Ivy League schools, it blows a fuse in her carefully calibrated brain, and she convinces Amy to crash an epic party that promises the fun they’ve never had. Director Olivia Wilde’s smart choices make this the definitive teen comedy for whip-smart feminist. It’s most likely to succeed as best comedy of the year. – Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 448105260 | Pocket Gallery: BC’s Mountain Dinosaur | 2019-09-05 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-05 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until October 13, 2019 | 2019-10-13 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191013T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,TU,WE,TH | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 9:50 pm | 2019-09-05 9:51 pm | The Pocket Gallery is a small display space in Clifford Carl Hall, on the main floor of the Royal BC Museum. The gallery showcases the little-seen behind-the-scenes work of the Royal BC Museum. Featured displays are great opportunities for visitors to see how individual staff members explore innovative, provocative and sometimes revelatory ideas, drawing on collections, research, partnerships and programmes that you might otherwise know very little about. Pocket Gallery displays change regularly, as Royal BC Museum professionals continually pitch fresh ideas and focus on new projects. Access to the Pocket Gallery is free to all visitors. *The Pocket Gallery* is proudly supported by  ## Currently featured in the Pocket Gallery: ### **A new dinosaur discovered in northern BC** Open August 30, 2019 – February 26, 2020 This display features the work of Dr. Victoria Arbour, Royal BC Museum curator of palaeontology, following her quest to unearth the mysteries of "Buster" the Leptoceratopsidae—a small plant-eating relative of the Triceratops—first discovered by accident in 1971 near the Sustut River, north of Smithers. Buster is not only one of the *first* dinosaurs found in BC – he’s one of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever found here. Dinosaur fossils might not be as common here as in Alberta or Montana, but that’s partly because the rocks where dinosaurs are found are harder to get to in British Columbia. By exploring some of these hard-to-reach places in northern BC, paleontologists like Dr. Arbour are starting to learn more about which dinosaurs made their home here. <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/exhibitions/pocket-gallery> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 432298262 | Summer Social Series: Summer Roundup at the Roundhouse | 2019-09-05 | 6:30 pm | 2019-09-05 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-21 7:45 am | Yeehaw! Kick up your boots and learn how to line dance at the Summer Roundup at the Roundhouse. After you've worked up an appetite you can stampede over to one of our chef stations to enjoy appetizers, like BBQ sliders, mac n' cheese and pie prepared by Food For Thought Catering. Quench your thirst with local BC wine from Blue Grouse Winery, local cider, craft beer from Hoyne Brewing and non-alcoholic beverages. Have fun at an interactive photo booth, charge up at the Used.ca chill n' charge lounge, or mosey on over to one of the other fun activities planned. Your ticket includes admission, gourmet bites and fun activities. Drink tickets will be on sale at the event. Dress Code: Country Chic Please note this is 19+ event (minors are not permitted to attend this event). Sponsored by: **BMW Victoria** Media Sponsor: **Ocean 98.5** Venue Sponsor: **Bayview Place** **About the Summer Social Series:** The Summer Social Series will transport you to a new location each month where you will enjoy a memorable evening of connecting over great food and local wine, beer and cocktails. Don’t miss out! **Registration Policy** Please note that The Chamber does not sell event tickets at the door. Pre-registration is required. Our online registration system accepts VISA and MasterCard. Cancellation Notice You will be responsible for ticket(s) ordered if cancellation is not received by 4:30 PM Wednesday, August 28, 2019. \*The Chamber reserves the right to take photos and/or video for promotional purposes at every event. For an overview of all Chamber events please click [here](https://www.victoriachamber.ca/events/?oe=true). Event Item NameExpiresPricingSummer Roundup - MemberSep 05, 2019$60.00Summer Roundup - General PublicSep 05, 2019$60.00 [ ](https://web.victoriachamber.ca/events/Summer-Social-Series-Summer-Roundup-at-the-Roundhouse-2387/register?entityDomainId=26&secure=True) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 441897545 | Booksmart | 2019-09-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-05 | 8:43 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:03 pm | CLOSED CAPTIONING AVAILABLE TOONIE MADNESS! UVIC UNDERGRADS only $2.00 Booksmart is a four-star, feminist comedy and feel-good movie. Best friends Amy and Molly (Kaitlyn Denver, Beanie Feldstein) have spent their high-school years cramming for SATs and planning for the successful futures that surely await them after graduation. When Molly finds out that some less studious kids also got into Ivy League schools, it blows a fuse in her carefully calibrated brain, and she convinces Amy to crash an epic party that promises the fun they’ve never had. Director Olivia Wilde’s smart choices make this the definitive teen comedy for whip-smart feminist. It’s most likely to succeed as best comedy of the year. – Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 427688120 | The 2nd Annual Victoria Short Film Festival | 2019-09-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-05 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 3:06 pm | Join us for the second annual Victoria Short Film Festival, a celebration of artistic independent filmmaking in Victoria, BC. We will be showing a vast array of work ranging from video art to traditional short film. $15-$20 <https://victoriashortfilmfestival.tickit.ca/> Submissions of work close July 15th. <https://www.victoriashortfilmfestival.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 419386061 | Author Reading: “Outside In: A Political Memoir” with Libby Davies | 2019-09-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-05 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 6:28 pm | Join activist and former NDP deputy leader Libby Davies for the launch of her memoir, “Outside In,” hosted by Michael Stewart, Camosun College Instructor of English. Looking back on her remarkable life and career with humour and honesty, Davies addresses the challenges of her work against homelessness, championing sex workers’ rights, and ending drug prohibition. “Outside In’ is a personal memoir of Davies’ forty years of work at the intersection of political and social change. Free entry with books available for purchase. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/author-reading-outside-in-a-political-memoir-with-libby-davies-tickets-66414115407> |
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| 428287782 | Opening Reception: Synagogue Sketches of the Western World | 2019-09-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-05 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-16 9:03 am | Join **Ben Levinson** on Thursday, September 5, 2019, 7 – 9 pm at the opening reception for his exhibition of “Synagogue Sketches of the Western World” at Congregation Emanu-El Wings of Peace Gallery. The event is free and Ben will be available to tell what he learned from walking tours at each of these buildings. Bring your friends and have a chat while you are introduced to the history of these synagogues. The exhibition will be open for viewing from September 4 – 20, 2019, Tuesday to Friday from 10 am – 3 pm. Ben Levinson and his wife Carla have been Congregation Emanu-El members since 1966 when they moved to Victoria at the start of his architectural career on Vancouver Island. Over the years while travelling throughout western countries, they always managed to visit synagogues. Ben, who has been drawing, painting and sculpting most of his life, always had his sketch pad and pen ready to capture his visual impression of these synagogues. A few months ago Carla was flipping through these sketch books and suggested that Ben organize many of these drawings. This September exhibition “Synagogue Sketches of the Western World” is a culmination of those many art works. <http://www3.telus.net/b5b53844/artshow2019.html> |
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| 433761372 | Libby Davies: Outside In | 2019-09-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-05 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-22 4:22 pm | A monumental figure on the Canadian left, [Libby Davies](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qs=9781771134453) looks back at over four decades of social justice work in her new memoir, [***Outside In***](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qs=9781771134453). From her role as a teenage community organizer for Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to her career as Deputy Leader in the NDP, Davies explores a remarkable life of activism and politics—and the people who inspired her along the way. If you care about homelessness, sex workers’ rights, and a sound drug policy, this event is for you. <https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 432655380 | Encounter | 2019-09-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-05 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-21 3:06 pm | Together with a Gallery facilitator, you are invited to enter into an unconventional discovery of ideas and connections! Encounter is a quarterly event developed by the education department to enhance learning and social opportunities for adults who love art and love talking about art in the context of an exhibition. We start casually with beverages, and end casually, with conversations and the discovery of interesting people and ideas. UP NEXT: Sept 5, 2019 | 7:00 -8:30pm Explore [Blue Skies: Megan Dickie ](https://aggv.ca/exhibits/current/megan-dickie/) through the topics of adornment and embellishment with this season’s Encounter. Facilitator Regan Shrumm will be teaching some basic hand embroidery stitches while investigating the minimal versus the monumental through Dickie’s exhibition. All material supplied, just bring your sense of play! Public Event | Free Admission | Registration Required | 19+ Event |
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| 421306043 | 🏳️🌈 Wet Coast Burlesque Season Kick-Off: Cosmic Curiosi-tease | 2019-09-05 | 7:30 pm | 2019-09-05 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 10:47 pm | Wet Coast is kicking off their fourth season! Join us on a titillating tease adventure inspired by the cosmos and all the wonderful wackiness and beauty it inspires. Featuring Performances by: \- Portia Favro \- Amethyst Howl \- Burnina Sparks \- Busty Pipes \- Devaiya \- Misty Moss \- Wanda Fucqa \*\*\*\*\*\* $21 (Early bird) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wet-coast-burlesque-season-kick-off-cosmic-curiosi-tease-tickets-68416233797> \*This event takes place on the unceded and stolen lands of the Lekwungen Peoples. \*19+ Event. No minors. \*Most tickets are general admission - please arrive nice and early to secure yourself a seat. \*LGBTQIA+ friendly space. Accessibility: \* The Victoria Event Centre no longer has an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. \* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at [https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fvictoriaeventcentre.ca%2Fattendees%2Faccessibility%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1qdHlpVR1m9rxerI4Nd8147pI8eDERaago6Lw7ikjW6bK4JRWaucCz3nA&h=AT3XKJp-l16NNIHCzWsZJnlGn-4dQJ2-oBu_iRz6oiWy6GT7D5VC6fcsag3hA7JaM43Qu4nYI4-qZfIPGQO7opbGlvdbYDEikMtdd5hj1ilMS9_optqzl16w60QEO3gDOThgYuzT9g) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441890707 | 🏳️🌈 Death by Drag XII | 2019-09-05 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-05 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-30 4:51 pm | Hosted by Occult sister Ada Rawl. \*\* 100% Wheelchair accessible\*\* Performances by: Ada Rawl Xoe XO Luna Lush Henrietta Dubèt Kim Union Scarlett Bitch Atrevida Love Noah Fence AND featuring winner of Monster Mash, Justin Poussé! $13 at the door or $10 online <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/death-by-drag-xii-tickets-71118676877> Doors: 8pm, Showtime: 9pm We think this goes without saying, but our event is a QUEER/INTERSECTIONAL-FEMINIST/TRANS space which is HET/CIS \*\*FRIENDLY\*\*. Take your transphobic/misogynist/free-speacher/racist/otherwise bigoted beliefs elsewhere and shove it! Our security and service staff is aware of our community's needs and discomforts so if anything happens to you which makes you uneasy, mention it to ANYONE on the staff or in our cast and the person in question will be removed without hesitation. We have 20+ seats arranged which can be reserved ahead of time for guests who require seating. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441897546 | Booksmart | 2019-09-05 | 9:10 pm | 2019-09-05 | 10:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:03 pm | CLOSED CAPTIONING AVAILABLE TOONIE MADNESS! UVIC UNDERGRADS only $2.00 Booksmart is a four-star, feminist comedy and feel-good movie. Best friends Amy and Molly (Kaitlyn Denver, Beanie Feldstein) have spent their high-school years cramming for SATs and planning for the successful futures that surely await them after graduation. When Molly finds out that some less studious kids also got into Ivy League schools, it blows a fuse in her carefully calibrated brain, and she convinces Amy to crash an epic party that promises the fun they’ve never had. Director Olivia Wilde’s smart choices make this the definitive teen comedy for whip-smart feminist. It’s most likely to succeed as best comedy of the year. – Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 390725368 | The 2nd Annual Victoria Short Film Festival: Store Street Video Art Exhibition + After Party | 2019-09-05 | 10:00 pm | 2019-09-06 | 12:00 am | Cinema / Viewing Party|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 1:33 pm | 2019-08-15 3:09 pm | 18 works of Video Art from across the world, organized into a multi-room, curated experience of space, visual art, and music. $15 <https://victoriashortfilmfestival.tickit.ca/> Submissions of work close July 15th. <https://www.victoriashortfilmfestival.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 448105268 | Pocket Gallery: BC’s Mountain Dinosaur | 2019-09-06 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-06 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Friday and Saturday until October 13, 2019 | 2019-10-13 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191013T065959Z;BYDAY=FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 9:50 pm | 2019-09-05 9:58 pm | The Pocket Gallery is a small display space in Clifford Carl Hall, on the main floor of the Royal BC Museum. The gallery showcases the little-seen behind-the-scenes work of the Royal BC Museum. Featured displays are great opportunities for visitors to see how individual staff members explore innovative, provocative and sometimes revelatory ideas, drawing on collections, research, partnerships and programmes that you might otherwise know very little about. Pocket Gallery displays change regularly, as Royal BC Museum professionals continually pitch fresh ideas and focus on new projects. Access to the Pocket Gallery is free to all visitors. *The Pocket Gallery* is proudly supported by  ## Currently featured in the Pocket Gallery: ### **A new dinosaur discovered in northern BC** Open August 30, 2019 – February 26, 2020 This display features the work of Dr. Victoria Arbour, Royal BC Museum curator of palaeontology, following her quest to unearth the mysteries of "Buster" the Leptoceratopsidae—a small plant-eating relative of the Triceratops—first discovered by accident in 1971 near the Sustut River, north of Smithers. Buster is not only one of the *first* dinosaurs found in BC – he’s one of the most complete dinosaur skeletons ever found here. Dinosaur fossils might not be as common here as in Alberta or Montana, but that’s partly because the rocks where dinosaurs are found are harder to get to in British Columbia. By exploring some of these hard-to-reach places in northern BC, paleontologists like Dr. Arbour are starting to learn more about which dinosaurs made their home here. <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/exhibitions/pocket-gallery> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 336069182 | Esquimalt Ribfest | 2019-09-06 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-06 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 12:38 pm | 2019-05-01 9:07 am | The Esquimalt Ribfest is the largest family charity event in the south island drawing in up to 40,000 visitors. It is organized and run by volunteers to support local youth athletic projects. Ribs are prepared on site by 6 professional rib teams all working for the coveted People’s Choice Award. There will also be local craft brewers, and cider and wine available to complement your mouth watering ribs. Live music by some great local bands will thrill you as you shake it out on our huge dance floor. Free children's crafts and activities. More information: <https://www.esquimaltribfest.com> Volunteer information: <https://www.esquimaltribfest.com/volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 442053731 | Deans’ Lecture Series | 2019-09-06 | 12:30 pm | 2019-09-06 | 1:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Friday until November 30, 2019 | 2019-11-29 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191130T075959Z | Administrator | 2019-08-30 9:04 pm | 2019-08-30 9:05 pm | Research shapes the way we live and think. Meet distinguished members of the faculties of the University of Victoria and learn about their research interests. Check the calendar at continuingstudies.uvic.ca for lecture topics and schedules. [Register online](http://www.continuingstudies.uvic.ca/) or call UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies at 250-472-4747.[](https://www.gvpl.ca/event/deans-lecture-series-7/2019-09-06/) <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/deans-lecture-series-7/all/> |
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| 420872018 | Recital – Jorge Carrizales, piano | 2019-09-06 | 3:15 pm | 2019-09-06 | 3:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 10:36 am | 2019-08-07 10:36 am | Jorge Eduardo Flores Carrizales was born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. He began his piano studies with Sergio Peña at the age of seventeen, and offered his first public recital within seven months. From 2010 to 2016 he pursued a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Guanajuato, studying with Elena Podzharova. He gave several recitals in Mexico and the United States, and graduated with honours. Jorge Eduardo has just completed his first year of a Master’s program in piano performance at the University of Victoria, where he studies under Arthur Rowe. Visit Jorge’s website [here](https://jefcarrizales.wixsite.com/jepiano). Proceeds supporting the performing artists and the music program at St. Andrew’s [http://standrewsvictoria.ca/?page\_id=5666](http://standrewsvictoria.ca/?page_id=5666) |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 377129812 | Great Canadian Beer Festival 2019 | 2019-09-06 | 4:00 pm | 2019-09-06 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until September 8, 2019 | 2019-09-08 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190908T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-15 8:01 am | 2019-08-28 10:52 pm | The Great Canadian Beer Festival returns to Royal Athletic Park September 6-7, 2019! As the [Victoria Beer Society](https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaBeerSociety/), we are excited to host the 27th annual edition of Canada’s oldest beer festival, and so thrilled to be carrying on the legacy for years to come. The festival will run from: Friday, September 6th 4:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday, September 7th 12:00pm - 5:00pm Discounted Early Bird Tickets for [Victoria Beer Society](https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaBeerSociety/) members go on sale Tuesday, June 18th at 10am! Members can purchase their GCBF tickets before everyone else and will receive a 25% discount on Single Day Friday & Saturday Tickets. Visit [victoriabeersociety.com](http://victoriabeersociety.com/) to become a member today! Public on-sale begins Wednesday, July 3rd at 10am and will include both Single Day Tickets along with Friday & Saturday Weekend Passes. **Regular tickets on sale now** at [gcbf.ticketrocket.co](http://gcbf.ticketrocket.co/) and include both Friday & Saturday Single Day Tickets along with Weekend Passes. **Discounted Tickets for Victoria Beer Society members are on sale now!** Get a 25% discount on Friday & Saturday Single-Day Tickets. Visit [victoriabeersociety.com](http://victoriabeersociety.com/) to become a member today! **Discounted Ticket sales end Friday, August 30th at midnight.** - [ ](https://victoriabeersociety.com/product/gcbf-friday-single-day-ticket-discounted-early-bird/)## GCBF Friday Single-Day Ticket (Discounted) [~~$40.00~~ $30.00 ](https://victoriabeersociety.com/product/gcbf-friday-single-day-ticket-discounted-early-bird/)[Read more](https://victoriabeersociety.com/product/gcbf-friday-single-day-ticket-discounted-early-bird/) - [ ](https://victoriabeersociety.com/product/gcbf-saturday-single-day-ticket-discounted-early-bird/)## GCBF Saturday Single-Day Ticket (Discounted) [~~$40.00~~ $30.00 ](https://victoriabeersociety.com/product/gcbf-saturday-single-day-ticket-discounted-early-bird/)[Read more](https://victoriabeersociety.com/product/gcbf-saturday-single-day-ticket-discounted-early-bird/) As the Victoria Beer Society, we are excited to host the 27th annual edition of Canada’s oldest beer festival, and so thrilled to be carrying on the legacy for years to come. This year’s festival will feature a diverse range of more than 90 craft breweries from British Columbia (and beyond!) along with local cideries and food trucks. The ***BC Ale Trail-er*** will also be on-site serving a selection of beers from breweries that are unable to make the trip to Victoria. ## Breweries [Check out the list of 90+ breweries that will be attending this year’s Great Canadian Beer Festival.](https://victoriabeersociety.com/gcbf-2019-breweries-announced/) ## The GCBF Beer List [Take a look at our extensive list of over 250 beers for this year’s festival.](https://victoriabeersociety.com/gcbf-beers/) ## Food Trucks • Ali Baba • Deadbeetz • Greek on the Street • L’Authentique • Mama Rosies • Roast • Taco Justice • The Deep Friar ## Dates & Times Friday, September 6th 4:00pm – 9:00pm Saturday, September 7th 12:00pm – 5:00pm ## Ticket Details Tickets include: a taster glass, a program, and a BC Transit Get Home Safe bus ticket. Tokens are not included with the ticket. **Discounted Tickets (for Victoria Beer Society Members)** *\** • Friday September 6 – Single Day Ticket – $30.00 + Taxes & Fees (25% discount) – Limit of 4 per membership account • Saturday September 7 – Single Day Ticket – $30.00 + Taxes & Fees (25% discount) – Limit of 4 per membership account *\*Ends Friday, August 30th at midnight* **Public Tickets On Sale Now** • Friday September 6 Single Day Ticket – $40.00 + Taxes & Fees • Saturday September 7 Single Day Ticket – $40.00 + Taxes & Fees • Friday & Saturday Weekend Pass – $70.00 + Taxes & Fees ## Tokens This year we’re accepting the blue and green beer tokens from years past. All you have to do is bring them with you to the festival and redeem as normal at a brewery booth. No need to exchange them for the new red tokens, but note that this will be the last year you can use them! **The new red beer tokens for this year will be available for purchase at the festival for $2 each.** ## Additional Information • In and outs allowed • No minors • Tobacco smoking in designated area only • All bags will be searched • No outside food or drink • No cannabis products allowed on-site • No pets ## Clean Air at GCBF In accordance with the Clean Air Bylaw, the Great Canadian Beer Festival will be completely smoke-free, which includes tobacco, vaping, and cannabis. There will be no smoking of any kind allowed on the field, but note that there will be a designated and marked tobacco smoking area close to the entrance on Caledonia Street. For more information, head to: [crd.bc.ca](https://crd.bc.ca/) or [islandhealth.ca/cleanair](http://islandhealth.ca/cleanair)  ## Plan Ahead – Get Home Safe With BC Transit  This GCBF, plan ahead. Designate a driver to get you home safely, or take a cab, use public transit, or stay overnight (see below for discount codes to Victoria hotels). You can use [BC Transit’s online trip planning services](https://www.bctransit.com/victoria) to help plan your route to and from the festival. As well, each ticket to this year’s Great Canadian Beer Festival includes a BC Transit Get Home Safe bus ticket so you can get home safely after the festival. Visit <https://www.bctransit.com/victoria> and map out your route ahead of time. GCBF will be held at Royal Athletic Park (1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria), September 6-7. ## Where to stay in Victoria **Oak Bay Beach Hotel** [www.oakbaybeachhotel.com](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/) 15% off best available rates Call 1.800.668.7758 or visit www.oakbaybeachhotel.com and enter the code BEERFEST **The Hotel Grand Pacific** [www.hotelgrandpacific.com](https://www.hotelgrandpacific.com/) Special rate of $199.00 per room Call 1.800.663.7550 or visit [www.hotelgrandpacific.com](https://www.hotelgrandpacific.com/) and enter the code SEPT19BEER **The Parkside Hotel** [www.parksidevictoria.com](https://www.parksidevictoria.com/) Special rate of $249.00 per luxury suite Call [+1 855-616-3557](tel:18556163557) and reference GCBF **Hotel Rialto** [www.hotelrialto.ca](https://www.hotelrialto.ca/) 20% off best available rates Call [1.800.332.9981](tel:18003329981) or visit [www.hotelrialto.ca](http://www.hotelrialto.ca/) and enter the code BEER **Double Tree by Hilton** [Visit Website](https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/british-columbia/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-and-suites-victoria-YYJDSDT/offers/100123130.htm) 10% off best available rates Enter the code BEER FEST in the Special Requests section ## Contact Us **General:** <info@victoriabeersociety.com> **Brewery:** <beer@victoriabeersociety.com> **Volunteer:** [please register here](https://victoriabeersociety.com/volunteer-for-gcbf/) to be added to our Volunteer pool for GCBF, or contact <volunteers@victoriabeersociety.com> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 446908581 | Becoming Nobody | 2019-09-06 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-06 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 8, 2019 | 2019-09-08 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190908T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-04 8:27 pm | 2019-09-04 8:28 pm | VICTORIA PREMIERE Ram Dass wants you to become a nobody. Through transcendental meditation, clinical psychology, and the inner seeking of truth, Dr. Richard Alpert a.k.a., Ram Dass, shares how he has spent his life devoted to achieving spiritual abundance. Director Jamie Catto first met Ram Dass when he was 25 at a yoga retreat in 1994, becoming a lifelong follower ever since. “The life experiences that have freed him from the attachments of his ‘somebody-ness’ have transformed him into the radiant soul who now inspires a new generation.” *VIMOOZ* 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/becoming-nobody/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 441897547 | Late Night | 2019-09-06 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-06 | 8:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:04 pm | TOONIE MADNESS! UVIC UNDERGRADS only $2.00! Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling shine in this comedy about Katherine Newbury (Thompson)—the first and only woman to helm a long-running late-night network talk show—and her unlikely protege, Molly (Kaling), a former chemical plant employee who’s yearned to work in comedy. Kaling wrote the script, and Nisha Ganatra (Chutney Popcorn) directed. Heightened by an impressive performance from Thompson, it’s a fun movie that tackles a variety of issues, including sexism in the workplace, with panache. With John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy, and Amy Ryan. --Chicago Reader “A dryly funny and gently subversive comedy.” --Truthdig “Emma Thompson especially shines in ‘Late Night,’ displaying blistering comedic chops.” --Hollywood News “An earnest and funny comedy, with very sharp teeth.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 446906909 | Yesterday | 2019-09-06 | 7:30 pm | 2019-09-06 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 13, 2019 | 2019-09-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190913T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-04 8:24 pm | 2019-09-04 8:27 pm | From director Danny Boyle comes a film about one of life’s ultimate questions: what if you were the only person on earth who remembered The Beatles? Jack (Himesh Patel) wakes up one morning and discovers a world where the greatest band to ever exist, never existed. “A glowing tribute to The Beatles and their music, this is both a toe-tapping pleasure to watch and a smart, occasionally scathing look at how we get things wrong.” Helen O’Hara, *Empire* 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/) [https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325) Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
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| 448688211 | Latin Explosion Presents “End Of Summer Latin Rhythms Party” | 2019-09-06 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-07 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 10:17 am | 2019-09-06 10:18 am | Latin Explosion is back to celebrate the end of the summer with a Latin rhythms night, this is an special occasion to see a show where a wide variety of Caribbean, Centro American and South American rhythms will be played, including Salsa, Son, Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue, Plena, Punta, Samba, Festejo, Huayno, Joropo, Tango and more. All this great music will be performed by “The West Coast Cuban All Stars” leaded by the world class Cuban pianist Pablo Cárdenas. This is a band that not only performs Latin music at top quality but also has a great variety of music on it’s repertoire and always includes interesting visual elements to the music performances like dancing and acting. There will be music from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Honduras, Panama, Mexico and others. This is a show to not miss. Join us for the last big Latin party of the summer to experience the richness of Latin culture though it’s different music genres and styles of dancing. September 6th, doors 8pm, Latin dance class by Isabel Arias 8:15, showtime and dance performance 9:15 to 12am, DJ until 2am. Victoria Event Centre. $22 at door, $17 Eventbrite: [https://latinexplosionendofsummer.eventbrite.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flatinexplosionendofsummer.eventbrite.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2qps2QVQSDaIvqYl_C-MWRrOw68ufqOcpH6h2xZZcvBPnmOWpngKJ0CR4&h=AT3IesC_C5vBZrwZCo9gxqLSwT9_XR4rVGvC0KMtygwszhL2XhAre0SC2DVL4mJ5PP57_HsAa8BabfX7LwQ9p38kBKl5pXjU2Qxzo7OH0G6euxEcuZDDdmvYbX-53y_3yqgr) See you then! <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/event/latin-explosion-presents-end-of-summer-latin-rhythms-party/> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401361051 | Late Night | 2019-09-06 | 9:10 pm | 2019-09-06 | 10:52 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:42 am | Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling shine in this comedy about Katherine Newbury (Thompson)—the first and only woman to helm a long-running late-night network talk show—and her unlikely protege, Molly (Kaling), a former chemical plant employee who’s yearned to work in comedy. Kaling wrote the script, and Nisha Ganatra (Chutney Popcorn) directed. Heightened by an impressive performance from Thompson, it’s a fun movie that tackles a variety of issues, including sexism in the workplace, with panache. With John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy, and Amy Ryan. --Chicago Reader “A dryly funny and gently subversive comedy.” --Truthdig “Emma Thompson especially shines in ‘Late Night,’ displaying blistering comedic chops.” --Hollywood News “An earnest and funny comedy, with very sharp teeth.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 420869090 | 📈 Paddle for Health 2019 | 2019-09-07 | 8:00 am | 2019-09-07 | 2:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 10:29 am | **Kayaks – Canoes – SUPs – Outriggers & more** **A FUNdraiser for the Island Kids Cancer Association supporting Island Families Living with the Challenges of Childhood Cancer** **[Click to register or donate to Paddle for Health Victoria 2019](http://www.paddleforhealth.ctcacf.org)** No previous paddling experience is required. Our team of experienced guides and safety crews will take care of you every step of the way. Launching from Willows Beach you are in for a beautiful morning of relaxed paddling past Cattle Point into Cadboro Bay to Gyro Beach where we’ll stop for a leg stretch and snack break before paddling back to Willows Beach to a waiting BBQ lunch with great company for a great cause! You can participate with a voluntary $50 donation upon sign up with additional pledge collection expected. We look forward to sharing with you a day filled with smiles, prizes, Paddle for Health T-shirt, BBQ lunch and inspiration! Paddlers Arrive 8:30 Launch 9:30 BBQ 12:00 – 2:30 [Click here to get your name on our mailing list](https://www.paddleforhealth.ca/contact/) <https://www.paddleforhealth.ca/events/our-event/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 427693319 | 📈 Shred-a-thon for Victoria Hospice | 2019-09-07 | 9:00 am | 2019-09-07 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 3:17 pm | 2019-08-15 3:18 pm | Mark your calendars for the Victoria Hospice Shred-a-thon! Confidential shredding by donation! Saturday, September 7, 2019 9am - 12pm Hillside Shopping Centre Parking Lot Corner of North Dairy Rd and Shelbourne St. Shredding services donated by ACCESS Records and Media Management As Summer comes to a close and we prepare to go back to work and school, it is the perfect time to clear out your old documents in a secure and confidential way. Come by and drop off your outdated tax files, old cheques, bank statements, pay stubs, receipts, credit card offers, medical information, bills etc. Suggested donation price of $10/box. All proceeds go to support compassionate end-of-life care in our community. Sponsored by ACCESS Records and Media Management, Hillside Centre and Used.ca |
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| 419394303 | "A Typical Heart" Film Launch & Panel Discussion | 2019-09-07 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-07 | 11:30 am | Cinema / Viewing Party|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 6:44 pm | 2019-08-05 6:44 pm | [***"A Typical Heart"***](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=I9Bt-nxKtqs) is a short but unforgettably powerful documentary about women's #1 killer. In fact, heart disease will kill more women this year than all forms of cancer combined. Yet until very recently, most cardiac research has been done only on (white, middle-aged) men, and many women still consider heart disease as a "man's problem". This remarkable film asks the question: "If women make up over half our population, why are our heart attack symptoms still called ATYPICAL?" It explores the deadly disparity between males and females in cardiac research, diagnostic tools, treatment and outcomes, all through the voices of healthcare professionals, researchers, heart patients, and their families. When you watch this film, you'll immediately understand why reviewers have raved: - "Amazing!" - Dr. Sharon Mulvagh, MD - "Full of heart and love!" - Dr. Doreen Rabi, MD - "Fantastic!" Dr. Najah Andreak, Cardiovascular Surgery Researcher - "Powerful!" - Jackie Ratz, heart failure patient - "Important!" - Allan Batt, Paramedic - "Essential for all health care professionals and the public!" - Morven Dunn, British Heart Foundation - "Informative and heart-wrenching!" Nicole Nickerson, Women's Heart Health Advocate - "A must-watch for every woman!" Jill Murphy, Doctor of Physical Therapy - "Watch it for the women in your life!" Vesta Giles, filmmaker This FREE Saturday morning event includes the first public screening of *"A Typical Heart"* in Victoria, followed by a panel discussion featuring three of the eight heart patients interviewed for the documentary: 1. **Laurie Blakeley** (Port Alberni) who survived a heart attack caused by a Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) 2. **Zamira Vicenzino** (Victoria) who passed a full physical "with flying colours" just one week before suffering a heart attack caused by five blocked coronary arteries 3. **Carolyn Thomas** (Oak Bay) who was misdiagnosed with acid reflux in mid-heart attack and sent home from the ER despite her "textbook" heart attack symptoms The moderator for the panel discussion is Cardiac Social Worker **Barb Field**. Admission to this important event is FREE, but space is limited so please reserve your seat early by [clicking the green REGISTER button (upper right corner)](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-typical-heart-film-launch-panel-discussion-tickets-67622068427). Coffee/tea will be served. SIgn up with the women you love. Watch the [**official trailer** ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=I9Bt-nxKtqs)for *"A Typical Heart".* This documentary film was created with financial support from Telus and StoryHive. Producers: Chris Beauchamp and Laura Beauchamp of Distillery Films, and paramedic Cristina D'Alessandro at York Region Paramedic Services. |
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| 448127271 | 🎈 Victoria Conservatory of Music Open House | 2019-09-07 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-07 | 2:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 10:25 pm | Join us for a special day as we open our doors to the whole school! Family fun includes instrument petting zoos (10am-2pm) and free mini classes with our Early Childhood Music department (Ages 0-6) from 10am-12pm. Experience our new Music Tech Lab! Tour the school and view our performance halls, practice rooms, and recently moved library featuring 60,000+ music sheets and books. Collect passport stamps as you go and enter to win free lessons and tickets to upcoming VCM Presents concerts. Enjoy free concerts by VCM faculty and students in Alix Goolden Performance Hall, and learn more about what the VCM has to offer from instructors from all of our school departments including: Classical Keyboards: Piano, pipe organ, harpsichord Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Guitar, Lute, Harp Winds and Brass: Flute, Piccolo, Fife, Recorder, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba/ Euphonium Voice: All voice types (song, opera, and musical theatre) Contemporary Contemporary and Folk Strings: Fiddle, Cello, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Banjo Jazz: Piano, Upright Bass, Violin, Sax, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums Rock/Pop: Keys/Synthesizer, Organ, Hammond Organ, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, Rock Drums/ Percussion Vocals: Jazz/Pop, Contemporary Other: Accordion/ Musette, Ableton PUSH, Drumpad, e-violin (4 and 5-string) Music Technology Writing and Arranging: Popular/Contemporary genres and styles; song writing, writing for comedy, scoring for film and gaming Technology: Digital Score Notation, Recording and Production, Electronic Music, Sequencing, Digital Audio Workstation, Virtual Instruments Postsecondary Diploma and Certificate programs (accredited by Camosun College) Early Childhood Music Classes Music Therapy Find out how to start your musical journey at the Victoria Conservatory of Music! |
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| 385931498 | One Day 2019 | 2019-09-07 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-07 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-25 6:38 pm | 2019 is the 10 year anniversary of One Day! One Day Family and Community Event at Topaz Park in Victoria, Saturday September 7th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Live music and performances; a FREE Kid Zone full of activities for all ages, organized games, and a low-cost BBQ lunch. Check out the One Day PAGE for more info: <https://www.facebook.com/OneDayVictoria/>. |
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| 419388049 | Free Workshop: Composting Basics | 2019-09-07 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-07 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 6:33 pm | This is an informative session on what it takes to produce an amendment for your garden that is rich in beneficial microorganisms and nutrients! We'll cover the 6 factors for composting success, how to choose the best composting system for your needs and how to increase the rodent resistance of your compost pile. *Free attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD* The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. *Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more [on our website](https://www.compost.bc.ca/).* <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-workshop-composting-basics-tickets-55451642355> |
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| 336069628 | Esquimalt Ribfest | 2019-09-07 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-07 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 12:39 pm | 2019-05-01 9:06 am | The Esquimalt Ribfest is the largest family charity event in the south island drawing in up to 40,000 visitors. It is organized and run by volunteers to support local youth athletic projects. Ribs are prepared on site by 6 professional rib teams all working for the coveted People’s Choice Award. There will also be local craft brewers, and cider and wine available to complement your mouth watering ribs. Live music by some great local bands will thrill you as you shake it out on our huge dance floor. Free children's crafts and activities. More information: <https://www.esquimaltribfest.com> Volunteer information: <https://www.esquimaltribfest.com/volunteer/> |
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| 377130414 | Great Canadian Beer Festival 2019 | 2019-09-07 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-07 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-15 8:02 am | 2019-08-28 10:53 pm | The Great Canadian Beer Festival returns to Royal Athletic Park September 6-7, 2019! As the [Victoria Beer Society](https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaBeerSociety/), we are excited to host the 27th annual edition of Canada’s oldest beer festival, and so thrilled to be carrying on the legacy for years to come. The festival will run from: Friday, September 6th 4:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday, September 7th 12:00pm - 5:00pm Discounted Early Bird Tickets for [Victoria Beer Society](https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaBeerSociety/) members go on sale Tuesday, June 18th at 10am! Members can purchase their GCBF tickets before everyone else and will receive a 25% discount on Single Day Friday & Saturday Tickets. Visit [victoriabeersociety.com](http://victoriabeersociety.com/) to become a member today! Public on-sale begins Wednesday, July 3rd at 10am and will include both Single Day Tickets along with Friday & Saturday Weekend Passes. **Regular tickets on sale now** at [gcbf.ticketrocket.co](http://gcbf.ticketrocket.co/) and include both Friday & Saturday Single Day Tickets along with Weekend Passes. **Discounted Tickets for Victoria Beer Society members are on sale now!** Get a 25% discount on Friday & Saturday Single-Day Tickets. Visit [victoriabeersociety.com](http://victoriabeersociety.com/) to become a member today! **Discounted Ticket sales end Friday, August 30th at midnight.** - [ ](https://victoriabeersociety.com/product/gcbf-friday-single-day-ticket-discounted-early-bird/)## GCBF Friday Single-Day Ticket (Discounted) [~~$40.00~~ $30.00 ](https://victoriabeersociety.com/product/gcbf-friday-single-day-ticket-discounted-early-bird/)[Read more](https://victoriabeersociety.com/product/gcbf-friday-single-day-ticket-discounted-early-bird/) - [ ](https://victoriabeersociety.com/product/gcbf-saturday-single-day-ticket-discounted-early-bird/)## GCBF Saturday Single-Day Ticket (Discounted) [~~$40.00~~ $30.00 ](https://victoriabeersociety.com/product/gcbf-saturday-single-day-ticket-discounted-early-bird/)[Read more](https://victoriabeersociety.com/product/gcbf-saturday-single-day-ticket-discounted-early-bird/) As the Victoria Beer Society, we are excited to host the 27th annual edition of Canada’s oldest beer festival, and so thrilled to be carrying on the legacy for years to come. This year’s festival will feature a diverse range of more than 90 craft breweries from British Columbia (and beyond!) along with local cideries and food trucks. The ***BC Ale Trail-er*** will also be on-site serving a selection of beers from breweries that are unable to make the trip to Victoria. ## Breweries [Check out the list of 90+ breweries that will be attending this year’s Great Canadian Beer Festival.](https://victoriabeersociety.com/gcbf-2019-breweries-announced/) ## The GCBF Beer List [Take a look at our extensive list of over 250 beers for this year’s festival.](https://victoriabeersociety.com/gcbf-beers/) ## Food Trucks • Ali Baba • Deadbeetz • Greek on the Street • L’Authentique • Mama Rosies • Roast • Taco Justice • The Deep Friar ## Dates & Times Friday, September 6th 4:00pm – 9:00pm Saturday, September 7th 12:00pm – 5:00pm ## Ticket Details Tickets include: a taster glass, a program, and a BC Transit Get Home Safe bus ticket. Tokens are not included with the ticket. **Discounted Tickets (for Victoria Beer Society Members)** *\** • Friday September 6 – Single Day Ticket – $30.00 + Taxes & Fees (25% discount) – Limit of 4 per membership account • Saturday September 7 – Single Day Ticket – $30.00 + Taxes & Fees (25% discount) – Limit of 4 per membership account *\*Ends Friday, August 30th at midnight* **Public Tickets On Sale Now** • Friday September 6 Single Day Ticket – $40.00 + Taxes & Fees • Saturday September 7 Single Day Ticket – $40.00 + Taxes & Fees • Friday & Saturday Weekend Pass – $70.00 + Taxes & Fees ## Tokens This year we’re accepting the blue and green beer tokens from years past. All you have to do is bring them with you to the festival and redeem as normal at a brewery booth. No need to exchange them for the new red tokens, but note that this will be the last year you can use them! **The new red beer tokens for this year will be available for purchase at the festival for $2 each.** ## Additional Information • In and outs allowed • No minors • Tobacco smoking in designated area only • All bags will be searched • No outside food or drink • No cannabis products allowed on-site • No pets ## Clean Air at GCBF In accordance with the Clean Air Bylaw, the Great Canadian Beer Festival will be completely smoke-free, which includes tobacco, vaping, and cannabis. There will be no smoking of any kind allowed on the field, but note that there will be a designated and marked tobacco smoking area close to the entrance on Caledonia Street. For more information, head to: [crd.bc.ca](https://crd.bc.ca/) or [islandhealth.ca/cleanair](http://islandhealth.ca/cleanair)  ## Plan Ahead – Get Home Safe With BC Transit  This GCBF, plan ahead. Designate a driver to get you home safely, or take a cab, use public transit, or stay overnight (see below for discount codes to Victoria hotels). You can use [BC Transit’s online trip planning services](https://www.bctransit.com/victoria) to help plan your route to and from the festival. As well, each ticket to this year’s Great Canadian Beer Festival includes a BC Transit Get Home Safe bus ticket so you can get home safely after the festival. Visit <https://www.bctransit.com/victoria> and map out your route ahead of time. GCBF will be held at Royal Athletic Park (1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria), September 6-7. ## Where to stay in Victoria **Oak Bay Beach Hotel** [www.oakbaybeachhotel.com](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/) 15% off best available rates Call 1.800.668.7758 or visit www.oakbaybeachhotel.com and enter the code BEERFEST **The Hotel Grand Pacific** [www.hotelgrandpacific.com](https://www.hotelgrandpacific.com/) Special rate of $199.00 per room Call 1.800.663.7550 or visit [www.hotelgrandpacific.com](https://www.hotelgrandpacific.com/) and enter the code SEPT19BEER **The Parkside Hotel** [www.parksidevictoria.com](https://www.parksidevictoria.com/) Special rate of $249.00 per luxury suite Call [+1 855-616-3557](tel:18556163557) and reference GCBF **Hotel Rialto** [www.hotelrialto.ca](https://www.hotelrialto.ca/) 20% off best available rates Call [1.800.332.9981](tel:18003329981) or visit [www.hotelrialto.ca](http://www.hotelrialto.ca/) and enter the code BEER **Double Tree by Hilton** [Visit Website](https://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/british-columbia/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-and-suites-victoria-YYJDSDT/offers/100123130.htm) 10% off best available rates Enter the code BEER FEST in the Special Requests section ## Contact Us **General:** <info@victoriabeersociety.com> **Brewery:** <beer@victoriabeersociety.com> **Volunteer:** [please register here](https://victoriabeersociety.com/volunteer-for-gcbf/) to be added to our Volunteer pool for GCBF, or contact <volunteers@victoriabeersociety.com> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 415281070 | Build Your Own Sketchbook with Alanna Simenson | 2019-09-07 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-07 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:29 am | Create your own sketchbook with Alanna Simenson! Join Alanna for a demonstration on making your own sketchbooks, beginning with a simple folded book structure, then moving to an exposed spine sewing incorporating hard covers. Finally they will finish with a more traditional style and create a blank book. Come get inspired to find ways to manipulate the traditional book structure for your own artistic ends. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Alanna Simenson has been binding books for 20 years. After time spent in larger trade binderies she turned her attention to fine and limited edition binding and repair and restoration. <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/build-your-own-sketchbook-with-alanna-simenson/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 400821605 | $3 Movie Matinee | 2019-09-07 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-07 | 3:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Saturday until December 22, 2019 | 2019-12-21 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191222T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-13 1:34 pm | 2019-07-14 8:57 am | Enjoy the movie, popcorn and beverage for just $3! We will show two movies at 1 pm on the last Saturday of each month. Call or come by the Centre to check out our upcoming Movie titles. 250-384-6542 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/event/3-movie-matinee-to-be-announced-2018-08-04-2018-12-15/all/> Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 415281058 | Build Your Own Sketchbook with Alanna Simenson | 2019-09-07 | 2:30 pm | 2019-09-07 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:29 am | 2019-07-31 10:29 am | Create your own sketchbook with Alanna Simenson! Join Alanna for a demonstration on making your own sketchbooks, beginning with a simple folded book structure, then moving to an exposed spine sewing incorporating hard covers. Finally they will finish with a more traditional style and create a blank book. Come get inspired to find ways to manipulate the traditional book structure for your own artistic ends. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Alanna Simenson has been binding books for 20 years. After time spent in larger trade binderies she turned her attention to fine and limited edition binding and repair and restoration. <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/build-your-own-sketchbook-with-alanna-simenson/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 401361052 | Late Night | 2019-09-07 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-07 | 8:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:43 am | Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling shine in this comedy about Katherine Newbury (Thompson)—the first and only woman to helm a long-running late-night network talk show—and her unlikely protege, Molly (Kaling), a former chemical plant employee who’s yearned to work in comedy. Kaling wrote the script, and Nisha Ganatra (Chutney Popcorn) directed. Heightened by an impressive performance from Thompson, it’s a fun movie that tackles a variety of issues, including sexism in the workplace, with panache. With John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy, and Amy Ryan. --Chicago Reader “A dryly funny and gently subversive comedy.” --Truthdig “Emma Thompson especially shines in ‘Late Night,’ displaying blistering comedic chops.” --Hollywood News “An earnest and funny comedy, with very sharp teeth.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 447022016 | The Grand Victorian Opry | 2019-09-07 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-07 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-04 10:59 pm | In the Grand style of the Ole Opry comes a night of Bluegrass, Americana and Country music from some of BC and Alberta's finest purveyors of all things acoustic! Appearing live on stage... Oliver Swain, Ivonne Hernandez, Bella White, Jenny Lester, Jess Cobb and The High Quadra Ramblers $20 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-grand-victorian-opry-tickets-67243351675> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 427523551 | Kizomba Social 040 | 2019-09-07 | 8:30 pm | 2019-09-08 | 12:30 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 10:25 am | Come join us to enjoy another awesome night of Kizomba Social dancing. Are you into a mix of Kizomba, Semba, Urban Kiz, Tarraxinha, Tarraxo and much more? This is your night 🤙🤙 Intro lesson starts at 8:30pm sharp. Social dancing from 9:15pm to 12:30am ♥️Dance with your heart, your feet will follow♥️ Cost: $10 cash only <https://www.facebook.com/events/411732913003552/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 401361053 | Late Night | 2019-09-07 | 9:10 pm | 2019-09-07 | 10:52 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:43 am | Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling shine in this comedy about Katherine Newbury (Thompson)—the first and only woman to helm a long-running late-night network talk show—and her unlikely protege, Molly (Kaling), a former chemical plant employee who’s yearned to work in comedy. Kaling wrote the script, and Nisha Ganatra (Chutney Popcorn) directed. Heightened by an impressive performance from Thompson, it’s a fun movie that tackles a variety of issues, including sexism in the workplace, with panache. With John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy, and Amy Ryan. --Chicago Reader “A dryly funny and gently subversive comedy.” --Truthdig “Emma Thompson especially shines in ‘Late Night,’ displaying blistering comedic chops.” --Hollywood News “An earnest and funny comedy, with very sharp teeth.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 448126261 | 🐾📈 Paws For A Cause | 2019-09-08 | 10:30 am | 2019-09-08 | 2:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 10:23 pm | 2019-09-05 11:39 pm | Taking place at [Clover Point Park](https://goo.gl/maps/rpypKFm8WbP2uVHk6), this year’s walk will raise much needed funds to help animals at the **BC SPCA Victoria and Wild ARC locations**. Register today to fundraise and make a difference in animals’ lives – see you at the walk! [Register Now ](https://walk.spca.bc.ca/registration-type/victoria/) ## EVENT INFO Join us at beautiful [Clover Point Park](https://goo.gl/maps/rpypKFm8WbP2uVHk6) in Victoria! **Date:** September 8th, 2019 **Walk registration open at:** 10:30 am **Walk starts at:** 12:00 pm **Walk Registration Fee:** $20 Adult ($15 early bird), $10 Youth ($5 early bird), $0 Youth (no walk bib) Not registering or making donations online? Download our offline [Registration Form](https://walk.spca.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019_Registration_Form_P4C.pdf) and [Donation Form](https://walk.spca.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019_Multiple_Donation_Form_P4C.pdf).[](https://walk.spca.bc.ca/registration-type/victoria/) ## FESTIVAL, BBQ & BEER GARDEN Join us for a very exciting Wild Arc Gull release, our dog-friendly beer garden, live music, Kid’s Tent, dog games, BC SPCA merchandise sales, vendors and more! We’ll also have delicious food available so you can refuel and stick around for all the fun! **Festival open from:** 10:30 am – 2:00 pm ## WALK ROUTE Join us for Victoria’s largest dog walk at scenic [Clover Point Park.](https://goo.gl/maps/rpypKFm8WbP2uVHk6) **Date:** September 8th, 2019 **Walk length:** 1km **Walk registration open at:** 10:30 am **Walk starts at:** 12:00 pm **Vendor and Volunteer Info** Interested in becoming a vendor at this year’s festival or volunteering at the walk? We’d love to hear from you at [sblack@spca.bc.ca](mailto:flagshipwalk@spca.bc.ca?subject=Paws%20Flagship%20Vendor%20Inquiry). |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 428250757 | 🎈🛐 Back to Shul picnic! | 2019-09-08 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-08 | 2:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-16 8:06 am | **Congregation Emanu-El** invites you to our 2nd fun filled *Back to Shul* event on **Sunday September 8, 2019 11am – 2pm at Beacon Hill Park** (next to Arbutus parking lot). - Please join us for a great BBQ, with all the trimmings, schmoozing with old friends and making new ones. - We'll kick off with a fun 'Human Bingo' ice breaker game which will continue all through the event with completed cards entering a draw for prizes. - Plug into our community, chat with our Board, our team leaders and other volunteers. Learn about the rich diversity of programs and activities available in the coming year. - Discover “Shares in our Shul”, a new way of participating in our community. - Come hang out with your kids, play silly games with kids of all ages and the young at heart. - Enjoy the live music from our *KabbaShabba Band* and the *Sizzlers Fiddle Group.* - We promise – it will be interesting and most of all FUN! - Bring lawn chairs, blankets, dishes & utensils! *Gonna* be an irresistible event, see you in the Park! [For directions...](https://congregationemanu-el.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=85140492e35644af13f92a56a&id=e5863d39ac&e=8e610edd18) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 356364670 | Tweed Ride Victoria - 2019 Edition | 2019-09-08 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-08 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Read-only | 2019-05-19 7:20 am | It's the 9th Annual Tweed Ride in Victoria! Don your smartest wear, fanciest bike and join us for a ride and picnic on two wheels! ## About this Event Since 2010, Tweed Ride Victoria has been organizing rides throughout the city, where riders dress in tweed or smart-looking outfits and finish the ride with our signature tea and picnic. It’s a fun opportunity to celebrate a bygone era and tour our beautiful city by bicycle at a slower, easier pace dressed in style! As we have done in past years, this year’s Ride will be a fund-raiser for Bicycles for Humanity Victoria , our local action group, to assist in their effort to send a container-load of bikes to Namibia. Ride Details Date: September 8, 2019 Location: Willows Park Check in: 11 am Group Photo: 11:45 am Ride Starts: Noon Ride Ends: 1 pm (approximately) Picnic: 1 pm – 4 pm Our 9.5 km cycling route will wind through the leafy streets of Oak Bay. Check back here later for the route map and turn-by-turn directions. The Picnic Bring your wicker picnic baskets, tartan blankets, tea cups and saucers, croquet sets and gramophones if you have them, or just a brown bag with a sandwich and be ready for a jolly good afternoon with friends. Fashion and Safety While we love old-fashioned bicycles and tweedy fashions, all types of bikes and eras of fashion are welcome! Helmets are mandatory, but they may be “tweed-ified” so long as their safety is not compromised. $15 (Children 13 and under free) Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tweed-ride-victoria-2019-edition-tickets-60386916894> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 336069777 | Esquimalt Ribfest | 2019-09-08 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-08 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-23 12:40 pm | 2019-05-01 9:07 am | The Esquimalt Ribfest is the largest family charity event in the south island drawing in up to 40,000 visitors. It is organized and run by volunteers to support local youth athletic projects. Ribs are prepared on site by 6 professional rib teams all working for the coveted People’s Choice Award. There will also be local craft brewers, and cider and wine available to complement your mouth watering ribs. Live music by some great local bands will thrill you as you shake it out on our huge dance floor. Free children's crafts and activities. More information: <https://www.esquimaltribfest.com> Volunteer information: <https://www.esquimaltribfest.com/volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 415282394 | Awakening Your Inner Mandala with Krysia Gallien | 2019-09-08 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-08 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:30 am | Learn to create your own mandala with Krysia Gallien! The mandala is a tool for transformation and integration. Join Krysia for a demonstration of her process for creating and using the mandala for personal reflection and self healing. During the demonstration, she will cover several talking points, such as the symbolic significance of our images and mark making, the importance of the circle, and developing specific themes without determining specific outcomes. Bring some paper and a pen to practise along with the artist during the demonstration! **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Krysia Gallien is both a painter and a therapist originally from Montreal, now working from Creative Being Studio on the Middle Harbour in Victoria. Visitors to the gallery studio are welcome, by appointment. <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/awakening-your-inner-mandala-with-krysia-gallien/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 440974907 | GOOD Open Studio | 2019-09-08 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-08 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Administrator | 2019-08-29 8:23 pm | FREE | EVERYONE WELCOME To celebrate the start of a new season, we’ll be opening our door and hosting an Open Studio to which everyone is invited—including members, curious newcomers, neighbours, friends, family, and supporters. Our open studios are simple, friendly, and cheerful rituals, designed to illustrate why we call the place GOOD. If you have yet to be introduced to us, it'll be an excellent time to see the space and meet our extended community. If you're already part of our community, it's a chance for us to connect and feed you cake! In keeping with our tradition, we'll be serving seasonal cakes (open studios are unofficially known as "cake club"), as well as something to whet your whistle. Want to become a member or patron member of GOOD? Membership forms will be on hand. FINISHING CLASS passes will also be on sale. Plus, we'll be debuting THE GOOD STORE, which will be stocked with stationery and other goods and goodies. We hope you'll come and spend a pleasant afternoon with us, whether you stay for the duration or pop in for a short spell! ♥ Jill + Andrew P.S. If you haven't been here before, we're at 536 Herald Street, but you enter off of Chatham Street (across from Mark's Work Wearhouse). You'll cross a private parking lot and will go through the iron gate that leads into the tree-lined courtyard. We're directly across from the Herald Health Clinic in Unit 104. <https://www.thisisgoodorg.com/open-studio> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 435625247 | Victoria Grandmothers for Africa: Cycle Tours Welcome Home Celebration | 2019-09-08 | 2:15 pm | 2019-09-08 | 3:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-24 5:25 pm | Riders from the 50 km Sunday Peninsula tour and the 275 km Friday-Sunday tour from Campbell Riverwill ride up the Pandora bike lane to arrive together for our celebration. 2:15 -Music and gathering of friends and families 2:40 -Gettin’ Higher Choir 3:00 -Riders led into the square by Mayor Lisa Helps Come and share in the excitement as we mark the 13th annual success of this event in support of our African sister grandmothers. [www.victoriagrandmothersforafrica.ca](http://www.victoriagrandmothersforafrica.ca) [www.grandmotherscampaign.org](http://www.grandmotherscampaign.org) [www.stephenlewisfoundation.org](http://www.stephenlewisfoundation.org) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 415282381 | Awakening Your Inner Mandala with Krysia Gallien | 2019-09-08 | 2:30 pm | 2019-09-08 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:30 am | 2019-07-31 10:31 am | Learn to create your own mandala with Krysia Gallien! The mandala is a tool for transformation and integration. Join Krysia for a demonstration of her process for creating and using the mandala for personal reflection and self healing. During the demonstration, she will cover several talking points, such as the symbolic significance of our images and mark making, the importance of the circle, and developing specific themes without determining specific outcomes. Bring some paper and a pen to practise along with the artist during the demonstration! **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Krysia Gallien is both a painter and a therapist originally from Montreal, now working from Creative Being Studio on the Middle Harbour in Victoria. Visitors to the gallery studio are welcome, by appointment. <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/awakening-your-inner-mandala-with-krysia-gallien/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 401361054 | My Neighbor Totoro | 2019-09-08 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-08 | 6:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:43 am | 5:00 (dubbed version) & 7:00 (subtitled version) Sheer enchantment, this animated feature is a key early work by Hayao Miyazaki (“Spirited Away”). A man and his two daughters move into an old house in the countryside and encounter Totoro, a giant slothlike (and slothful) creature who arranges for the girls to visit their ailing mother, riding in a phantom Cheshire-cat bus. --Chicago Reader “A HEARTWARMING, SENTIMENTAL MASTERPIECE” –Rotten Tomatoes UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 446909007 | Yves Saint Laurent: The Last Collections (Celebration) | 2019-09-08 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-08 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 13, 2019 | 2019-09-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190913T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-04 8:28 pm | 2019-09-04 8:30 pm | VICTORIA PREMIERE In 1998, Olivier Meyrou captured the final days of Yves Saint Laurent, the last of Paris’ great haute couture designers before leaving the high-fashion world, forever immortalized as a shell of the genius he once was. The film was the subject of a successful lawsuit brought on by Laurent’s business and life partner Pierre Bergé, stifling the film’s release for several years. 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/becoming-nobody/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/celebration/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 401361055 | My Neighbor Totoro | 2019-09-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-08 | 8:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:43 am | 5:00 (dubbed version) & 7:00 (subtitled version) Sheer enchantment, this animated feature is a key early work by Hayao Miyazaki (“Spirited Away”). A man and his two daughters move into an old house in the countryside and encounter Totoro, a giant slothlike (and slothful) creature who arranges for the girls to visit their ailing mother, riding in a phantom Cheshire-cat bus. --Chicago Reader “A HEARTWARMING, SENTIMENTAL MASTERPIECE” –Rotten Tomatoes UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449946697 | The Locals Party | 2019-09-08 | 9:00 pm | 2019-09-08 | 11:59 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-09-07 5:45 pm | Has your soul been crushed under the weight of answering the same questions 45 times a day, all summer long? Are you deeply concerned that you're entering the school year more tired than when you left it? Don't worry... [Victoria Tourist Memes](https://www.facebook.com/victoriatouristmemes/), The Commons at [10 Acres Restaurants & Farm](https://www.facebook.com/Eat10Acres/) and Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. presents: The Locals Party! When: Sunday, September 8th at 9:00pm Where: The Commons, 620 Humboldt St. It's the end of another busy summer working with tourists, and time to blow off some steam with your fellow locals and hospitality/service industry friends. You've been in the trenches together... now spend an evening with each other sharing your favourite (or most scarring) experiences and celebrate that you're all still sane. Free entry · Door Prizes · DJ · Food and Drink specials (Disclaimer: all prices will be in Canadian dollars) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 432304874 | 📈 Easter Seals Drop Zone Victoria: Fundraising Rappel | 2019-09-09 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-09 | 3:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-21 7:51 am | The **Easter Seals Drop Zone** is a knee-shaking, heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping fundraising adventure that encourages you to get out of your comfort zone and face your fears by rappelling from the top of a towering high-rise building - all in support of individuals living with diverse abilities. **Key Information:** - - To participate you must be 19 years of age or older on event day. - Mandatory training sessions will be offered to participants where you will have a chance to familiarize themselves with the rappelling equipment. Choose from the following dates. **Victoria Training Dates:** Wednesday, September 4th - 8pm-10pm Sunday, September 8th - 11:30am-1:30pm Held at Crag X Climbing Centre - 769 Pandora Avenue, Victoria - A registration fee must be paid at the time of registration. This fee is non-refundable and is not eligible for a tax receipt, but will count towards your fundraising total. For example, if a participant registers in Vancouver they will be required to fundraise at least $800. - You have until October 14th, 2019 to raise the minimum fundraising requirements! **For Victoria: Raise $500 minimum** - If we haven't received your minimum fundraising requirements by midnight on **October 14th, 2019**, we will automatically charge your credit card on file. - - Teams are encouraged for this event as it’s not only fun to rappel alongside others you know, but also easier to fundraise collectively as a group. Teams still need to raise the minimum multiplied by the number of individuals in that team, but you can raise the money collectively. For example, if you have a team of four (For Vancouver and Surrey, 4 x $850. For Victoria, 4 x $500), then you’ll need to raise a minimum of $3,400 (Vancouver and Surrey) or $2,000 (Victoria), but if one person is a super fundraiser, then the rest of the team will just fundraise for the remaining amount. If a team of people raise funds but only are able to make it to $850 (Vancouver and Surrey) or $500 (Victoria), then only **one** person from that team can rappel. - Weight restrictions for the rappelling apparatus are also in effect. The maximum weight for rappellers is 275lbs. If you weigh more than this, please notify us when you register. - - Weather Alert - If our technical crew determines that conditions are unsafe for rappelling, they will either delay the event until it’s safe to go ahead, or they will postpone the event to a pre-determined scheduled “rain date”. - The charitable Registration Number for the BC events is 11921 7248 RR0001. **Sponsorship Opportunities: We have multiple sponsorship opportunities available for Drop Zone 2019, please contact: Victoria: Shannon Bernays at <sbernays@eastersealsbcy.ca> or 250-370-0518 Event Information: For any event information, a copy of the Pledge Form (Cash/Cheque Donations), or marketing materials, please contact Ashley Cheah at <acheah@eastersealsbcy.ca> or 604-873-1865 ext. 438** |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 392585585 | Packing for your first overnight hiking trip | 2019-09-09 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-09 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 2:16 pm | Going from day hikes to an overnight hiking trip can feel like a big leap – until you take this clinic. This session teaches you what gear you need and how to pack like a pro for a successful night under the stars in the backcountry. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - The 10 essentials - How to choose the right footwear - What to wear and clothing layer systems - Options for cooking systems - Gear and tips for sleeping outside - How to choose (and pack) a backpack ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/node/255966> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 427687655 | Victoria Dandelion Society - Annual General Meeting | 2019-09-09 | 6:00 pm | 2019-09-09 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 3:05 pm | The Victoria Dandelion Society is committed to supporting our street family, one person at a time. We offer unconditional love to all who come our way and advocate for the voiceless, restoring hope in the places most affected by physical and relational poverty. Join us at Picnic Too (1019 Fort St) at 6pm for our annual general meeting and to listen to our keynote speaker, Shirley Hunter, a leader in Victoria on developing solutions to social issues such as daycare, homelessness, and housing discuss what community means here in Victoria. RSVP via Facebook, or by emailing info@hopeliveshere.ca Everyone is welcome! |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 401361056 | nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up | 2019-09-09 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-09 | 8:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:44 am | The most difficult stories to tell are the ones we most need to hear. Colten Boushie, a young Cree man from Saskatchewan, was killed by a bullet on Gerald Stanley’s farm in 2016. After the RCMP investigation and trial, Stanley was found not guilty of second-degree murder. The jury’s verdict drew national attention and a public outcry advocating for reforms to the Canadian legal system. With strength and authenticity, filmmaker Tasha Hubbard bears witness to a tragic story that traces back through centuries of injustice and colonial violence endured by First Nations peoples. Reflecting on her own family connections to Indigenous and settler histories, Hubbard faithfully follows the Boushie family’s pursuit of justice all the way to the United Nations. Drawing together the present and past, Hubbard crafts an urgent and powerful film that demands not only our attention, but our action. –Hot Docs UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 401361057 | nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up | 2019-09-09 | 9:00 pm | 2019-09-09 | 10:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:44 am | The most difficult stories to tell are the ones we most need to hear. Colten Boushie, a young Cree man from Saskatchewan, was killed by a bullet on Gerald Stanley’s farm in 2016. After the RCMP investigation and trial, Stanley was found not guilty of second-degree murder. The jury’s verdict drew national attention and a public outcry advocating for reforms to the Canadian legal system. With strength and authenticity, filmmaker Tasha Hubbard bears witness to a tragic story that traces back through centuries of injustice and colonial violence endured by First Nations peoples. Reflecting on her own family connections to Indigenous and settler histories, Hubbard faithfully follows the Boushie family’s pursuit of justice all the way to the United Nations. Drawing together the present and past, Hubbard crafts an urgent and powerful film that demands not only our attention, but our action. –Hot Docs UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449646160 | Drop-In: Soul Jam Tuesdays | 2019-09-10 | 8:30 am | 2019-09-10 | 9:30 am | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Tuesday until December 18, 2019 | 2019-12-17 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191218T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 9:53 am | Join Emily and live musical guests every Tuesday night, 8:30-9:30 downtown Victoria for Soul Jam sessions. Unravel tension through movement set to beautiful music. Find relaxation through slow, deep stretching & breath. Solwood Studio (previously Metta Yoga) is a private character studio with oversized windows, hardwood floors and a great sound system. Come 10 minutes early, enter on Broad street and head upstairs to the room on the far right. Cubbies, bathrooms (including a shower) and tea will be available. Please bring your own mats, I have a few if you forget. $12 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soul-jam-drop-in-tickets-68548637821> \*NOTE: If you're interested in coming every week, message me for a season's pass at info@yogawithemily.ca. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 426844914 | Cafe Scientifique: 20,000 Pings Under the Sea | 2019-09-10 | 6:00 pm | 2019-09-10 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 3:20 pm | **Dr. Jon Willis: 20,000 Pings Under the Sea: An Astronomer’s Voyage on the Nautilus** ## About this Event Please note that starting September 2019, Cafe Scientifique will now start at 6:00pm with the exception of the event on September 17. please email cfbr@uvic.ca with any questions or concerns. **Reservations open on Monday, 19 August.** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cafe-scientifique-20000-pings-under-the-sea-tickets-69240798091>** Join us to hear **Dr. Jon Willis** from the Physics and Astronomy Department talk about **20,000 Pings Under the Sea: An Astronomer’s Voyage on the Nautilus**. Doors open at 5:00 and the talk will start at 6:00 pm. Menu items available for purchase. Parking is free after 5pm in the parkade beside Hermann's. Seating is limited so please try to arrive prior to 6:00 to get a good seat. **What is a Café Scientifique?** University research has a funny habit of being hard to reach if you don't work at a university, yet research itself in all of its many forms is one of those great universal passions that appeals to and connects us all. UVic's Café Scientifique/Historique programs bridge the research-to-public gap. Hosted by a number of units across campus, these evening cafés provide insight into topics of popular interest that appeal to the lover of knowledge in all of us. They are also a fantastic opportunity to meet local researchers and discuss some of the most interesting and sometimes contentious research underway in Canada. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 419383055 | 🎈 Home Alone Safety (9-12 yrs) | 2019-09-10 | 6:00 pm | 2019-09-10 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 6:23 pm | 2019-08-05 6:24 pm | A program that teaches children to be more confident and capable, should they find themselves home alone. Topics include safety in the home, stranger awareness, fire prevention, internet safety and injury prevention. $25 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/home-alone-safety-9-12-yrs-tickets-59558126961> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 427689662 | Our Place Society Annual General Meeting | 2019-09-10 | 6:30 pm | 2019-09-10 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 3:12 pm | **Registration:** 6:30 pm; Meeting starts promptly at 7:00 pm **Guest speaker:** We are excited to have **Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Carole James** as our guest speaker. <https://www.ourplacesociety.com/how-we-help/program-calendar> |
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| 401361058 | The Matrix | 2019-09-10 | 6:45 pm | 2019-09-10 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:44 am | A computer hacker (Reeves) learns that his entire life has been a virtual dream, orchestrated by a strange class of computer overlords in the far future. He joins a resistance movement to free humanity from lives of computerized brainwashing. “Technically mind-blowing, style merged perfectly with content and just so damn cool.” –Empire “Very cool shit.” –LA Weekly UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 421125646 | 📚🎈 Mark Leiren-Young presents Orcas Everywhere | 2019-09-10 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-10 | 8:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 5:40 pm | 2019-08-07 5:44 pm | **Free to attend.** **Bring your kids, this event is great for all ages!** Mark Leiren-Young returns to Bolen Books to present his latest book that everyone can enjoy! In *Orcas Everywhere,* Mark tackles tough topics with regards to how humans have interacted with Orca whales throughout history in a way that is accessible to both adults and children alike. Anyone that loves the ocean and whales will find something to enjoy in this book. It is full of important information to start imparting with young people everywhere, so we hope to see the entire family there. <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 427517056 | Bows & Bow Ties - Speakeasy | 2019-09-10 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-10 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 10:14 am | What is a Speakeasy? Check out this video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqsAMJEIQ8I](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqsAMJEIQ8I&fbclid=IwAR3ez5Xs9A9sjBGQQOdzbaICiZOuRKfIqpNSEWV9O3BHDhpkBeRuncVUcf4) Reminisce 1928 with a night of live swing jazz, classic cocktails, and swing dancing. We have two great bands alternating every Tuesday night: The Capital City Syncopators / The Flying Saucers. Add a bow or bow tie to your outfit for this special Speakeasy! There will be a beginner swing dance lesson \[8pm\], live swing jazz, silent film clips, and of course some great cocktails and ambiance! Bring your friends for a jolly good time. $10[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/swing-jazz-speakeasy-tuesdays-10-tickets-55943412252) Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 401361059 | The Matrix | 2019-09-10 | 9:20 pm | 2019-09-10 | 11:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:44 am | A computer hacker (Reeves) learns that his entire life has been a virtual dream, orchestrated by a strange class of computer overlords in the far future. He joins a resistance movement to free humanity from lives of computerized brainwashing. “Technically mind-blowing, style merged perfectly with content and just so damn cool.” –Empire “Very cool shit.” –LA Weekly UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 437083519 | ♿ VDRC Annual General Meeting | 2019-09-11 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-11 | 2:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-26 8:37 am | GUEST SPEAKER: Councillor Sharmarke Dubow On behalf of Mayor Helps, Councillor Dubow will discuss how City Hall plans to make Victoria more accessible for those living with disabilities. Please let us know if you require any accommodations (captioner, signer, large-print, etc.) by August 21st at 4 pm by emailing <reception@drcvictoria.com> or calling 250-595-0044 FOOD AND BEVERAGES PROVIDED THIS EVENT IS SCENT FREE <https://drcvictoria.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 425664719 | Giant Puppet Art Build: Part 2 of Puppetry for Social Change | 2019-09-11 | 4:00 pm | 2019-09-11 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Every 14 days until September 26, 2019 | 2019-09-26 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=14;UNTIL=20190926T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 8:18 am | Giant Puppet Art Build: Part 2 of Puppetry for Social Change is the 2nd of a FREE workshop series hosted by Just Transition Arts, and is one of many drop-in events with Afternoon Artivism: <https://www.facebook.com/events/340127563228922/> WE'LL BE MAKING: \- A giant puppet that we designed during Puppets 101: Puppetry for Social Change - the Goddess of Justice! (Based on the Ruckus Society's backpack design). The puppet will be available to the community to use with love and care, and it's debut will be at a street performance to kick off the Anarchist Bookfair this September, accompanying JTA's art workshop for all ages. \- Feel welcome to bring your own set props or ideas to work on at the same time. All ages and skill-levels are welcome. Registration isn't necessary, just drop-in between 4-6pm! If you have any questions - please contact justtransitionarts@gmail.com. \------- This event is taking place on Lkwungen territory and the lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation. \- The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. \- Detailed venue accessibility info is available at <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> \- Washrooms are not gendered. Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |||
| 438532809 | Pinball League & Tournaments | 2019-09-11 | 6:45 pm | 2019-09-11 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-27 4:19 pm | Who's ready for another season of some serious flippin'!? Starting on September is Sept 4th, we will have the [Victoria Pinball Leagues](https://www.facebook.com/victoriapinball/) running the first IFPA Sanctioned league night of the season! Be sure to come check in at 7:45PM to secure a spot as game play begins at 8PM sharp! Two dates in September, the 11th and 25th, will be registered as IFPA Sanctioned 3 Strike Tournaments. Again, with a 6:45pm registration time and 7:00pm start. All of these dates coincide perfectly with our current [\#13gamesfor13weeks](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/13gamesfor13weeks)! We have 6 more brand new pinball machines hitting our floor (2 of them in September!), with the final release lining up on November 15th, which is our one year anniversary - so you know it's gonna be big! <https://www.facebook.com/events/728377187585234/> <https://www.quazarsarcade.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 438533215 | Womxn's Pinball League & Tournaments | 2019-09-11 | 6:45 pm | 2019-09-11 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Thursday until September 26, 2019 | 2019-09-26 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190926T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-27 4:20 pm | 2019-08-27 4:21 pm | After our sizzlin' summer start up, we're going full steam ahead with Womxn's IFPA Sanctioned LEAGUES! Starting on September 16th, we will have the first IFPA Sanctioned Womxn's League night of the season! Be sure to come check in at 6:45PM to secure a spot as game play begins at 7PM sharp! Two dates in September, the 11th and 25th, will be registered as IFPA Sanctioned 3 Strike Tournaments. Again, with a 6:45PM registration time and 7:00PM start. \*\*PLEASE NOTE THESE TWO DATES WILL BE MIXED GENDER\*\* All of these dates coincide perfectly with our current [\#13gamesfor13weeks](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/13gamesfor13weeks)! We have 6 more brand new pinball machines hitting our floor (2 of them in September!), with the final release lining up on November 15th, which is our one year anniversary - so you know it's gonna be big! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2170286459931476/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 432318072 | 🎤 Tongues of Fire Spoken Word Open Mic | 2019-09-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-11 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday until March 11, 2020 | 2020-03-11 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200311T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-08-21 8:07 am | 2020-02-25 9:44 am | Hosted at the Kings Road Roastery, Victoria Poetry Project present Tongues of Fire, Victoria’s longest running spoken word open-mic. 12 spots open for those wanting to sign up, followed by a guest speaker. Open to the public, we welcome you to join us for good drinks, tasty Roastery Kitchen food and an evening of thought provoking spoken word. Tongues of Fire is our twice monthly spoken word open mic. You’ll hear 5-minute sets from 12 local performers, plus a feature set. Sign-up opens at 7:30 pm (first come first served); show starts at 8 pm. $6-10 sliding scale (cash only). <https://caffefantastico.com/events/list/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 401361060 | The Dead Don't Die | 2019-09-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-11 | 8:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:45 am | Jim Jarmusch’s zombie film is an exuberantly imaginative yet grimly political fable about a world thrown out of whack by "polar fracking." The resultant shift in the Earth’s axis brings dead people back to life, and the small town of Centerville has only three police officers (Adam Driver, Bill Murray, and Chloë Sevigny) to deal with them. The newly undead unleash a spree of cannibalistic carnage that threatens a hermit (Tom Waits), a mechanic (Danny Glover), a racist farmer (Steve Buscemi), a visiting hipster (Selena Gomez), a movie nerd and gas-station attendant (Caleb Landry Jones), an undertaker and martial-arts wizard (Tilda Swinton), and the rest of the town’s idiosyncratic residents. Jarmusch endows the monsters with a consumerist rage that fuels his vision of a world that’s morally out of joint\\; with breathtaking breaks of the fourth wall and special effects, he conjures a giddy apocalypse with no way out. --The New Yorker “Jarmusch loads his genre-tweaking experiment with so many of his A-list friends that it's a gas just hanging out in their company.” --Entertainment Weekly UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 397352565 | 🏳️🌈 Smut Slam Victoria: "Lessons" | 2019-09-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-11 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-09 10:04 am | 2019-07-13 5:06 pm | Hello, Victoria - we're back again and smuttier than ever. After our completely sold out premiere, this high energy community storytelling open mic based on real life, real lust, real sex is back on Wednesday, September 11th at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad Street). The theme for this SMUT SLAM is "LESSONS" - What have you learned? Share your lessons learned in love and lust, reeling revelations, exciting eye openers, AHA moments, delightful divinations, epiphanies or experiences that changed how you see yourself/others in the supportive environment of Smut Slam Victoria. Created by professional perv Cameryn Moore and hosted by Florence Fatale and KeithSonic, Smut Slam features real-life, first-person sex stories, guest stories from our panel of celebrity judges, and also THE FUCKBUCKET, a convenient and funnily named receptacle for all your anonymous questions and confessions! CELEBRITY JUDGES: \- Tommy Foxglove \- more TBA \* FUCKBUCKET PRIZE PROVIDED BY: \- Njoy long-time sponsor of Smut Slams and other Cameryn Moore events. \* STORYTELLING PRIZES PROVIDED BY: \- Iris Moore and Kayla Huycke Art and Poetry \- Ties On Ribbons Art \- more TBA SMUT SLAMMERS sign up on the night to tell a 5-minute dirty story, based on their real lives, and a lucky eight to ten names will be drawn at random. You can sign up at any point in the night but it's best to sign up early! RULES: - no notes (this is storytelling) - no costumes or props (this is not theatre) - only five minutes (with a one-minute grace period) AND - the story must be real and have happened to you. Stories often are funny, but we want to encourage people to consider sharing their sad, disturbing, poignant, serious, and/or simple experiences, too. More detailed guideline list is available at: http://www.camerynmoore.com/2017/02/03/behind-the-smut-slam-guidelines/ IMPORTANT: Smut Slam is queer-friendly, kink- AND vanilla-friendly, fat-friendly, sex worker-friendly, virgin-friendly, polyamory-friendly, we're really, really friendly. We welcome people with all types and amounts of sexual experiences. We DO NOT welcome stories involving racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia or any other kind of discrimination, objectification, or fetishization. All stories must be CONSENSUAL! By purchasing a ticket and attending this event, you agree to conduct yourself with the utmost respect for everyone at this event. In the event that you do not, you may be asked to leave without a refund. NOT A SMUT SLAMMER? Don't worry. The audience is in for a good time at SMUT SLAM! Sit back and enjoy. All we ask is: - No interrupting. - No heckling. - No necking. - What happens at Smut Slam stays at Smut Slam; if it's not your story, it's not your story to tell. (Think of it as our own mini Las Vegas!) - Doors open at 7:00PM - come in early for a good seat! - and the smut starts slamming at 8:00PM. ADMISSION is $15/advance, $20/cash at door - 19+/no minors <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/smut-slam-victoria-lessons-tickets-63129034642> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449960049 | IBPOC Meditation Night // The Ground Above Us | 2019-09-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-11 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 6:08 pm | Join us for an evening of quiet reflection as we take in the exhibition The Ground Above Us and sit with intention and presence on Lkwungen territory. This meditation night is open to self identified Indigenous, Black and People of Colour. No meditation experience required. Some meditation cushions will be provided but please bring your own if you are able. Contact pocsanghavictoria@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP. Legacy Art Gallery Downtown | 630 Yates St. | Lkwungen territory Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen-speaking peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Accessibility: The main entrance to Legacy is at street level and there are no steps or gaps to enter the main gallery, inner gallery or washrooms. The main entrance has two sets of heavy doors that must be manually opened. There are additional doors without push buttons to the inner gallery. Legacy has two single-stall, gender inclusive washrooms. Both of these washrooms have manual doors and support bars, and only one provides ample space for mobility devices. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility at Legacy, please contact legacy@uvic.ca or call 250 721-6562. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 401361061 | The Dead Don't Die | 2019-09-11 | 9:10 pm | 2019-09-11 | 10:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:45 am | Jim Jarmusch’s zombie film is an exuberantly imaginative yet grimly political fable about a world thrown out of whack by "polar fracking." The resultant shift in the Earth’s axis brings dead people back to life, and the small town of Centerville has only three police officers (Adam Driver, Bill Murray, and Chloë Sevigny) to deal with them. The newly undead unleash a spree of cannibalistic carnage that threatens a hermit (Tom Waits), a mechanic (Danny Glover), a racist farmer (Steve Buscemi), a visiting hipster (Selena Gomez), a movie nerd and gas-station attendant (Caleb Landry Jones), an undertaker and martial-arts wizard (Tilda Swinton), and the rest of the town’s idiosyncratic residents. Jarmusch endows the monsters with a consumerist rage that fuels his vision of a world that’s morally out of joint\\; with breathtaking breaks of the fourth wall and special effects, he conjures a giddy apocalypse with no way out. --The New Yorker “Jarmusch loads his genre-tweaking experiment with so many of his A-list friends that it's a gas just hanging out in their company.” --Entertainment Weekly UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449646640 | Drop-In: Slow Flow | 2019-09-12 | 8:30 am | 2019-09-12 | 9:30 am | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Thursday until December 20, 2019 | 2019-12-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191220T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 9:55 am | Slow Flow is a gentle yin flow that grounds, stretches and relaxes your physical body as well as balances your emotional, mental and energetic bodies according to the specific needs of the month. The class starts with slow movement to warm the body and moves into deep stretches that include restorative postures as well as yin postures. The focus of the Fall season will be letting go, to make way for the crisp clarity and stillness of the colder months. We'll move inward to take stock, harvest what is needed and let go of the excess generated over the summer months. Through the yin postures, Traditional Chinese Medicine will be incorporated into each month's sequence to balance the major organs of the season, the lungs and large intestine and the element of the season, metal. The metal element is believed to reflect our core issues and the most refined part of ourselves. Meditations during class will bring you into the part of yourself that is ready to "get back to business", to re-evaluate and strategize what to let go of and what to focus on moving forward into this new season. Classes will run every Thursday from September - December, 8:30-9:30pm at Solwood Studio, a cozy character studio in the heart of downtown with oversized windows, hardwood floors and a great sound system. Come 10 minutes early to class, enter on Broad street and head up the stairs to the room on the far right. Cubbies, bathrooms (including a shower) and tea will be available. Please bring your own mats, I'll have a few available if you forget. $10 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-flow-drop-in-tickets-68523947973> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 449686057 | 📈 Fort Tectoria's 5th Anniversary Celebration | 2019-09-12 | 4:30 pm | 2019-09-12 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:58 am | Just over 5 years ago, VIATEC's office was located at Douglas and Hillside, 777 Fort Street consisted of a print shop and office spaces, and the 700 block of Fort Street had absolutely NO taco shops... So much has changed since 2014, and we'd like to thank YOU, our members, and all those who made it possible for us to bring an essential community space to downtown. We do not exist without you and thanks to your ongoing support, Fort Tectoria was created and the impact has been undeniable. **SCHEDULE:** - **4:30-5:30pm:** Doors open, mingling, food & drink - **5:30pm-5:45pm:** Announcements and thank you's - **5:45pm-7:30pm:** Networking and live entertainment... **Live Entertainment:** Tyler Harvey and Mike Hann are long time players in the Victoria music scene from the band Quoia, who come together as a high energy, fun packed musical duo! $50 non-members *VIATEC Member tickets are available for purchase now. Non-member tickets to go on sale September 3rd. All ticket proceeds for this event will go to the VIATEC Foundation. Your ticket includes food and drink!* *<https://www.viatec.ca/events/fort-tectorias-5th-anniversary-celebration>* |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 448192176 | One Wave Gathering 2019: Pacific Resurgence Exhibition | 2019-09-12 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-12 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 11:27 pm | 2019-09-05 11:31 pm | One Wave Gathering is back for 2019! September 12 – 25, 2019 (Opening on September 12th @ 6 pm features several special guests including Vaka Taumako representatives from the Solomon Islands and Hawai’i). Note the exhibit continues Tuesday through Saturdays from noon to 5pm through to September 25. We have confirmed two feature films for our exhibition at the Flux Gallery (We, the Voyagers Part 2: Our Moana (<http://vaka.org/>), and a short film Resurgence Spindle Whorl by Shíshálh Nation artist Margaret August. Plus a curated collection of films, photography on Outrigger Canoes, digital artwork related to all themes of Indigenous resurgence among Pacific Indigenous Nations: [pacificpeoplespartnership.org/one-wave-2019/](http://pacificpeoplespartnership.org/one-wave-2019/) If you would like to be involved and volunteer for this amazing event then please fill out this volunteer sign-up form! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJUSwRm9Et\_Kzz8pcFmUFnR0WQCyB73mDUe0BbW3eVA30yTg/viewform?usp=sf\_link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJUSwRm9Et_Kzz8pcFmUFnR0WQCyB73mDUe0BbW3eVA30yTg/viewform?usp=sf_link) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 420119255 | Ember Music Series: A Wilderness Camp Party at Canoe | 2019-09-12 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-13 | 11:59 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 15, 2019 | 2019-09-16 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190915T065959Z;BYDAY=TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-06 2:23 pm | 2019-08-06 2:24 pm | After several months since our initial announcement, it's finally time to fire things up... 🔥 Introducing: Ember Music Series – A Wilderness Camp Party at Canoe. This three-day event aims to bring you the best of local talent and celebrate the end of another great summer season. This year's theme is 'Wilderness Camping'. Come prepared in your best looking adventure-attire and get ready to party your way through the weekend. Oh, and did we also mention there is NO COVER?! More information: <https://www.facebook.com/events/585035848691693/> <http://events.canoebrewpub.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 451044564 | U-JAM: Instrumental/Vocal Jam | 2019-09-12 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-12 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly on the 2nd Thursday until December 13, 2019 | 2019-12-13 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191213T075959Z;BYDAY=2TH | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-08 10:15 pm | 2019-09-08 10:16 pm | The U-JAM Society presents their monthly Club Night on the second Thursday of each month at Hermann’s. Each evening features a special guest plus an open mic with a musical theme. Past guests and performers have included the best local jazz musicians. **Fall Lineup** Thursday, September 12th – Singer/ songwriter Carol Sokoloff will share personal stories and anecdotes as we explore the music of Harold Arlen. Carol’s song writing classes at Summer Camp were a big hit. Thursday, October 10th – Singer/ pianist Jill Galt will mentor an evening. Her great experience in performing around the world will guide our theme of "Music from Around the World". Thursday, November 15 – Composer/ pianist Brooke Maxwell will guide us through the many hues of jazz as we explore the theme “Shades of Blue”. Thursday, Dec. 12th – Our Christmas party with special guests to be announced soon. If you would like to sit in with the band or participate as a vocalist, please sign up at the U-JAM website (www.u-jam.ca). 7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm (All Ages) $10/$5 U-Jam Members [Click Here to Register for Ticket](http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=493489) [](https://www.google.com/calendar/b/0/render?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20190913T023000Z/20190913T053000Z&text=UJAM%3A+Instrumental%2FVocal+Jam&details=The+U-JAM+Society+presents+their+monthly+Club+Night+on+the+second+Thursday+of+each+month+at+Hermann%E2%80%99s.++Each+evening+features+a+special+guest+plus+an+open+mic+with+a+musical+theme.++Past+guests+and+performers+have+included+the+best+local+jazz+musicians.%0D%0A%0D%0AKicking+off+the+fall+season+on+September+12th%2C+songstress-composer+Carol+Sokoloff+will+mentor+an+evening+of+Harold+Arlen.++Backed+up+by+the+house+band+led+by+Dave+Paulson%2C+songs+and+personal+stories+of+Arlen+will+be+the+theme%2C+including+the+usual+open+mic+session.+%0D%0A%0D%0AIf+you+would+like+to+sit+in+with+the+band+or+participate+as+a+vocalist%2C+...%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Flivevictoria.com%2Fshow%2F493489%2Fall_info&location=Hermann%27s+Jazz+Club+%0A753+View+Street+%0AVictoria+BC&trp=false&sprop=artsvictoria.ca&sprop=name:arts+vic&pli=1&sf=true&output=xml) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 448101555 | 🍺 Museum Happy Hour: Home Brewed | 2019-09-12 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-12 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 9:40 pm | 2019-09-05 9:43 pm |  Join us on the second Thursday of the month for themed events and activities for adults. Drinks and light fare are available for purchase. Events are limited to designated galleries and are not museum-wide. **Home Brewed** Explore the history of brewing in BC along with members from the Campaign for Real Ale Victoria in the Old Town, Modern History gallery. Bring the kids! Our [Parallel Play Childminding](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109204/parallel-play-childminding) is available for this event. $10 per person <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108979/museum-happy-hour-home-brewed> *This is a 19+ only event. Valid photo ID is required for entry. To ensure the safety of our guests and museum collections alike, Security will conduct ID, bag and spot checks at the entrance. Prohibited items include any controlled substance, alcohol (not purchased at the event) and dangerous items. Any items not permitted at the event will be collected at the door prior to entry. The Royal BC Museum will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.* *The Royal BC Museum hosts events where everyone is responsible for maintaining space that is safe for all participants. Safer space means everyone at the event is free from all forms of oppression and anything that can harm or limit our well-being. This includes expressing opinions in a respectful manner and respectfully accepting others’ rights to do the same.* *Security and Royal BC Museum staff reserve the right to refuse or revoke entry to guests. These decisions will be made to ensure the safety and security of other guests and the Royal BC Museum.* *Please be advised that the Royal BC Museum will be taking photographs at this event for use in materials in support of the Royal BC Museum’s mandate. Outside commercial photography is prohibited.* |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 448684763 | 🛐 UJA Launch features Dr. Helga Thorson | 2019-09-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-12 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 10:12 am |  United Jewish Appeal 2019-20 Campaign Launch Event will take place on Thursday, September 12 at 7:00 pm in the Jewish Community Centre, 3636 Shelbourne Street, Victoria. The campaign opening will feature award-winning Holocaust Educator, Dr. Helga Thorson. Dr. Thorson has dedicated her life to teaching about the Holocaust, and was recognized as a 3M National Teaching Fellow for her I-Witness field school, which brings students to Europe to explore Holocaust memorialization. Come on September 12 as Helga speaks about this important work, which has been supported by UJA donations over the years. Refreshments will be served. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 449666625 | 🥃 Whisk(e)y School | 2019-09-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-12 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Monthly on the 2nd Thursday until October 10, 2019 | 2019-10-10 | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=2TH;UNTIL=20191010T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:26 am | 2019-09-09 9:24 pm | Hosted by Whisky Master Connor Massey founder of Malts etc. A monthly class for everyone that loves Whisk(e)y as much as we do. Classes will be held in our Whisky Library, just 16 seats available for each class. Each class 25$ or take advantage of our promotion: you get to attend all classes for just 75$ - PROMO FINISHED (Please see NOTE at the bottom for more details) September 12th, Thursday 7pm: Canadian Whiskies Masterclass <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whiskey-school-tickets-60280002109> October 10th Thursday 6pm: Blind Tasting November 7th Thursday 6pm: Vancouver Island Whiskies December 12th Thursday 6pm: Casks January 23rd Thursday 6pm: Robert Burns NOTE: Find 2 Promo tickets per date, 8 in total. Please email us if you have any questions. ... 250-590-5883 tudorlrsevents@gmail.com |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 401361062 | The Dead Don't Die | 2019-09-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-12 | 8:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:45 am | Jim Jarmusch’s zombie film is an exuberantly imaginative yet grimly political fable about a world thrown out of whack by "polar fracking." The resultant shift in the Earth’s axis brings dead people back to life, and the small town of Centerville has only three police officers (Adam Driver, Bill Murray, and Chloë Sevigny) to deal with them. The newly undead unleash a spree of cannibalistic carnage that threatens a hermit (Tom Waits), a mechanic (Danny Glover), a racist farmer (Steve Buscemi), a visiting hipster (Selena Gomez), a movie nerd and gas-station attendant (Caleb Landry Jones), an undertaker and martial-arts wizard (Tilda Swinton), and the rest of the town’s idiosyncratic residents. Jarmusch endows the monsters with a consumerist rage that fuels his vision of a world that’s morally out of joint\\; with breathtaking breaks of the fourth wall and special effects, he conjures a giddy apocalypse with no way out. --The New Yorker “Jarmusch loads his genre-tweaking experiment with so many of his A-list friends that it's a gas just hanging out in their company.” --Entertainment Weekly UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 448201626 | 📈 Stand Up for Mauna Kea Fundraiser | 2019-09-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-12 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 11:39 pm | Some of you may have been following Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) struggles to protect Mauna Kea from the construction of the Thirty Metre Telescope (TMT). If you are unfamiliar with this issue, you can read more about it here in this informative article by Nikki Sanchez and also find other news sources to stay up to date: <https://intercontinentalcry.org/mauna-kea-what-it-is-why-its-happening-and-why-we-should-all-be-paying-attention/> In solidarity with Kanaka Maoli land and water protectors at Mauna Kea, CIRCLE is proud to present a Stand Up for Mauna Kea fundraiser featuring local Indigenous and non-Indigenous comedians on Thursday, September 12 from 7-9pm at the First Peoples House (see attached poster for more details). Tickets are available at the door by donation (suggested $5-20 donation). We will have some of the best local comedians doing stand-up at this event and light snacks/tea/coffee will be provided. We are planning to livestream the event to Kanaka Maoli at Mauna Kea and other sites in Hawai’i. All proceeds will be donated directed to Mauna Kea protectors: <https://www.puuhuluhulu.com/> Sponsors of the event include Indigenous Studies, the Centre for Indigenous Research & Community-Led Engagement (CIRCLE), Anthropology, and Just Transition Arts. We look forward to seeing you at Stand Up for Mauna Kea on Sept 12 at 7pm! <https://www.facebook.com/events/370217647239349/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 440950185 | Nicole Sleeth - All Eyes On You | 2019-09-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-12 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Administrator | 2019-08-29 7:46 pm | Artist Nicole Sleeth brings her mastery to fortune gallery for a month. A must see show!! <https://www.facebook.com/events/371768647051960/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 440983751 | Closing Conversation: The Ground Above Us | 2019-09-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-12 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-08-29 8:35 pm | Join Farheen HaQ, Charles Campbell and Yuxwelupton Qwal’qaxala (Bradley Dick) in conversation as they speak about their process, lessons learned, and using art as a vehicle to deepen friendships and come into better relation with the lands of the Lkwungen people. Legacy Art Gallery Downtown | 630 Yates St. | Lkwungen territory Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen-speaking peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Accessibility: The main entrance to Legacy is at street level and there are no steps or gaps to enter the main gallery, inner gallery or washrooms. The main entrance has two sets of heavy doors that must be manually opened. There are additional doors without push buttons to the inner gallery. Legacy has two single-stall, gender inclusive washrooms. Both of these washrooms have manual doors and support bars, and only one provides ample space for mobility devices. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility at Legacy, please contact legacy@uvic.ca or call 250 721-6562. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 449679024 | 📈 ecologyst Screen Print Workshop | 2019-09-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-12 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:44 am | Learn the art of screen printing from local professional, Lucas Copplestone. You will have the opportunity to screen print on your very own 100% organic cotton ecologyst shirt or a reusable tote bag, using a one of kind ecologyst design. Lucas, will be teaching us all the aspects of this craft. **Tickets:** **Ticket option 1** will get you an organic cotton sitka tee, made in Canada and admission into the workshop. $75.00 plus taxes (30 tickets available) **Ticket option 2** will get you a Cotton Sitka Tote Bag made in Canada and admission into the workshop. $40.00 plus taxes (20 tickets available) Portion of the proceeds go to The Sitka Society For Conservation Refreshments by Whistle Buoy Brewing <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ecologyst-screen-print-workshop-tickets-71171892045> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 401361063 | The Dead Don't Die | 2019-09-12 | 9:10 pm | 2019-09-12 | 10:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:45 am | Jim Jarmusch’s zombie film is an exuberantly imaginative yet grimly political fable about a world thrown out of whack by "polar fracking." The resultant shift in the Earth’s axis brings dead people back to life, and the small town of Centerville has only three police officers (Adam Driver, Bill Murray, and Chloë Sevigny) to deal with them. The newly undead unleash a spree of cannibalistic carnage that threatens a hermit (Tom Waits), a mechanic (Danny Glover), a racist farmer (Steve Buscemi), a visiting hipster (Selena Gomez), a movie nerd and gas-station attendant (Caleb Landry Jones), an undertaker and martial-arts wizard (Tilda Swinton), and the rest of the town’s idiosyncratic residents. Jarmusch endows the monsters with a consumerist rage that fuels his vision of a world that’s morally out of joint\\; with breathtaking breaks of the fourth wall and special effects, he conjures a giddy apocalypse with no way out. --The New Yorker “Jarmusch loads his genre-tweaking experiment with so many of his A-list friends that it's a gas just hanging out in their company.” --Entertainment Weekly UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449661282 | K-Pop Night | 2019-09-12 | 10:00 pm | 2019-09-13 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:20 am | All K-Pop. Videos All Night. All your favourite Idols. K-Pop Night at Lucky Bar is back!! $12 19+ <https://www.showpass.com/k-pop-night-2/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 416219526 | Back to School Party | 2019-09-12 | 10:00 pm | 2019-09-13 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 12:50 pm | Get ready for prizes, Fireball Whisky samples, the best djs, and your dance moves. $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/back-to-school-party-tickets-67575154105> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 429594684 | One Wave Gathering 2019: Pacific Resurgence Exhibition | 2019-09-13 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-13 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until September 26, 2019 | 2019-09-26 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20190926T065959Z;BYDAY=TU,WE,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-18 10:25 am | 2019-09-05 11:31 pm | One Wave Gathering is back for 2019! September 12 – 25, 2019 (Opening on September 12th @ 6 pm features several special guests including Vaka Taumako representatives from the Solomon Islands and Hawai’i). Note the exhibit continues Tuesday through Saturdays from noon to 5pm through to September 25. We have confirmed two feature films for our exhibition at the Flux Gallery (We, the Voyagers Part 2: Our Moana (<http://vaka.org/>), and a short film Resurgence Spindle Whorl by Shíshálh Nation artist Margaret August. Plus a curated collection of films, photography on Outrigger Canoes, digital artwork related to all themes of Indigenous resurgence among Pacific Indigenous Nations. [pacificpeoplespartnership.org/one-wave-2019/](http://pacificpeoplespartnership.org/one-wave-2019/) If you would like to be involved and volunteer for this amazing event then please fill out this volunteer sign-up form! [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJUSwRm9Et\_Kzz8pcFmUFnR0WQCyB73mDUe0BbW3eVA30yTg/viewform?usp=sf\_link](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJUSwRm9Et_Kzz8pcFmUFnR0WQCyB73mDUe0BbW3eVA30yTg/viewform?usp=sf_link) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 454172087 | The Farewell | 2019-09-13 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-13 | 7:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-11 8:14 am | Billi (Awkwafina, *Crazy Rich Asians*) is struggling to come to terms with her family’s decision to keep their terminally ill matriarch in the dark about her own death, inducing a complicated and bittersweet homecoming she never knew she needed. **99% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes** “A funny, emotionally intricate and deeply moving tale of severed connections and renewed family ties*.*” **Joe Morgenstern****, *Wall Street Journal*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-farewell/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 409123982 | Strong Victoria: Urban Development for Resilient Communities | 2019-09-13 | 6:00 pm | 2019-09-13 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 1:48 pm | A conversation about building happy, healthy, resilient urban communities. Special guest Chuck Marohn. Expert panel moderated by Lisa Helps. About this Event Strong Victoria is a solutions-orientated conversation about the biggest urban development challenges we face, taking an evidence-based approach on how our communities can be more economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. We'll discuss housing affordability, urban density, infrastructure, debt, social inclusion, building design and more. Part 1 will be a 90-minute presentation from Chuck Marohn, President & Founder of Strong Towns, who joins us as part of his book tour for Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity. Chuck will discuss historical development patterns in North America including the rise of suburban neighbourhoods and the impact this has had our cities and towns. Chuck will look at how our economic growth model has impacted our financial resilience, while drawing on lessons from across the world on how we can make happier, healthier, more resilient places to live. Part 2 will be a 60-minute panel discussion with Chuck and a diverse range of local experts to debate our most pressing urban development challenges and ways to make Victoria and other BC communities stronger. Also don't miss the opportunity to meet Chuck and pick-up a signed copy of his new book, available during the break or after the panel discussion. \*\*Everyone is also welcome to join us for a post-event social to mix, mingle, share ideas, and build connections. Location TBD - stay tuned!\*\* <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/strong-victoria-urban-development-for-resilient-communities-registration-62582578176> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 401361064 | Rocketman | 2019-09-13 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-13 | 9:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:46 am | A dizzy, bedazzling biopic that leaves no sequin or fantasy sequence unturned. There’s a lot of Technicolor flair in Dexter Fletcher’s flamboyant study of Elton John — and a beating heart in British actor Taron Egerton’s portrayal of an artist whose prodigious talent was matched only by his personal demons and desperate hunger for love. A musical extravaganza anchored less in the real world than in a sort of glittery jukebox Narnia... This Rocketman is the starry-eyed cosmonaut the part demands, and endearingly human too. –Entertainment Weekly "A sequin-encrusted delight. On paper it reads like a by-the-book biopic\\; on screen it explodes with the kind of colour and energy that only Elton John himself could invoke." - Empire “AN ABSOLUTE GAS!” --Boston Globe UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 425833831 | Panto Auditions - Treasure Island | 2019-09-13 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-13 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Every 2 days until September 16, 2019 | 2019-09-16 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=2;UNTIL=20190916T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 12:12 pm | 2019-08-13 12:13 pm | We are looking for a mixture of young and old, experienced and not! Just bring your smile, sense of humour and be ready to have fun Show runs: December 18-Jan 4 Rehearsals held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with some exceptions. Details: <http://www.stlukesplayers.org/auditions.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 427475759 | Art Battle Victoria - September 13, 2019 | 2019-09-13 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-13 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 9:37 am | **Join us for an electric evening of live art at Victoria Event Centre!** Watch the paint fly before your eyes and incredible creations unfold during 3 fast-paced rounds of live painting and help vote to determine the Winner! All artwork created will also be available via silent auction. Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at [artbattle.com/artists](http://artbattle.com/artists?fbclid=IwAR3iJX_TWIgaElHdCjcL2I1L9wR0Rx58_8tmps3sUIDqjBc-6BKjktngSLI)! $15-$20 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-battle-victoria-september-13-2019-tickets-68906879331> \*Art Battle Victoria is ALL AGES with a 19+ bar. \*Follow us on Instagram @ArtBattleVictoria! \*Beats by DJ Rich Nines!   |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 454170465 | The Art of Racing in the Rain | 2019-09-13 | 7:45 pm | 2019-09-13 | 9:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 17, 2019 | 2019-09-17 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190917T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-11 8:12 am | 2019-09-11 8:16 am | Golden retriever Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner) learns that the secrets of the racetrack can be a metaphor for the road of life from his owner and aspiring Formula One driver, Denny (Milo Ventimiglia, *This Is Us*). Filmed almost exclusively in Vancouver between April and July 2018. “…one of the greatest feel-good endings of all time.” **Tara McNamara, *Common Sense Media*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-farewell/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/racing-in-the-rain/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 401361065 | Rocketman | 2019-09-13 | 9:25 pm | 2019-09-13 | 11:27 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:46 am | A dizzy, bedazzling biopic that leaves no sequin or fantasy sequence unturned. There’s a lot of Technicolor flair in Dexter Fletcher’s flamboyant study of Elton John — and a beating heart in British actor Taron Egerton’s portrayal of an artist whose prodigious talent was matched only by his personal demons and desperate hunger for love. A musical extravaganza anchored less in the real world than in a sort of glittery jukebox Narnia... This Rocketman is the starry-eyed cosmonaut the part demands, and endearingly human too. –Entertainment Weekly "A sequin-encrusted delight. On paper it reads like a by-the-book biopic\\; on screen it explodes with the kind of colour and energy that only Elton John himself could invoke." - Empire “AN ABSOLUTE GAS!” --Boston Globe UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 449660369 | 90s Hip Hop Party/Low's Birthday! | 2019-09-13 | 10:00 pm | 2019-09-14 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:19 am | [Lucky Bar, Victoria](https://www.facebook.com/LuckyBarVictoria/) and [Surge](https://www.facebook.com/SurgeEvents/) Events present the legendary... 90s Hip Hop Party All the best hits from the 90s played all night long. Get ready for the company of [Tupac Shakur](https://www.facebook.com/TupacAmaruShakur/), [Mack 10](https://www.facebook.com/Mack1Owe/), [NAS](https://www.facebook.com/Nas/), [Outkast](https://www.facebook.com/outkast/), [Dr Dre](https://www.facebook.com/DrDre/), [Method Man](https://www.facebook.com/methodman/), [Run DMC](https://www.facebook.com/RunDMC/). [JAY-Z](https://www.facebook.com/JayZ/). [Old Dirty Bastard](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Dirty-Bastard/116623575018062), [Snoop Dogg](https://www.facebook.com/snoopdogg/), and many many more. Requests welcomed. $10 19+ <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/90s-hip-hop-party-tickets-68846007261> |
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| 449945412 | FaceToFaceGames.com Victoria Open | 2019-09-14 | 9:00 am | 2019-09-14 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | 2019-09-07 5:41 pm |  Main Event Format: Modern Free Schedule Standard $10 Drafts On-Demand / $5 Commander Free Online Order Pickups Vendor Booth On-Site Buy, sell and trade with [FaceToFaceGames.com](http://facetofacegames.com/), Canada's largest MTG retail store. ~ LOCATION ~ Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St. Victoria, BC V8W 3M7 ~ HALL HOURS ~ 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Drafts / Commander Pods / Standard Queues launch at noon Main Event player meeting at 10 a.m. ~ FREE SCHEDULED STANDARD ~ Start time: Noon 4 rounds, min 8 players, max 32 4-0 = $50 [FaceToFaceGames.com](http://facetofacegames.com/) store credit 3-0-1 = $30 [FaceToFacegames.com](http://facetofacegames.com/) credit 3-1 = $10 [FaceToFaceGames.com](http://facetofacegames.com/) credit ~ ON-DEMAND SIDE EVENTS ~ $10 Draft-‘til-you-Drop Events: \[On-demand 8-person draft pods of the most recent draft format. Single-elimination rounds. The winner receives a prize voucher for $10 in [FaceToFaceGames.com](http://facetofacegames.com/) store credit -or- free entry for another draft.\] $5 Multiplayer Commander Events: \[On-demand 4-person pods. The winner of each pod receives a prize voucher for $25 in [FaceToFaceGames.com](http://facetofacegames.com/) store credit.\] $10 Constructed Pods: \[On-demand 8-person events. $100 in [FacetoFaceGames.com](http://facetofacegames.com/) trade credit as prize. 1st place: $70, 2nd $30. MTG Standard, Modern and Legacy pods available\] ~ MAIN EVENT PRIZING ~ \- Every participant receives a free lifepad and pen – 4x Planeswalker Points (Premium Event) 1st Place: $1,000 [FacetoFaceGames.com](http://facetofacegames.com/) store credit + Champion Trophy 2nd Place: $500 [FacetoFaceGames.com](http://facetofacegames.com/) store credit 3-4th Place: $300 [FacetoFaceGames.com](http://facetofacegames.com/) store credit/player 5-8th Place: $200 [FacetoFaceGames.com](http://facetofacegames.com/) store credit/player 9th-16th Place: $100 [FacetoFaceGames.com](http://facetofacegames.com/) store credit/player Main Event online preregistration available until Friday, September 13th, 2019 11:59 p.m. ET [https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egdvvh8917b62ab1&oseq=&c=&ch=](https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egdvvh8917b62ab1&oseq=&c=&ch=) All listed entry fee prices are before tax. Local taxes are applicable. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 401422552 | Drop-In: Repair Café | 2019-09-14 | 9:30 am | 2019-09-14 | 12:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Monthly on the 2nd Saturday until November 17, 2019 | 2019-11-16 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191117T075959Z;BYDAY=2SA | Administrator | 2019-07-14 10:26 am | 2019-07-14 10:26 am | Have an alarm clock that won’t buzz or pants that need mending? Don’t toss it! Bring it to the Repair Café where you can get help fixing household items. Everyone welcome. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/repair-cafe-5/2019-09-14/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 431882093 | Gorge Waterway Cleanup | 2019-09-14 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-14 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:10 pm | Every September, we host the Gorge Waterway Cleanup. Scores of volunteers come out to pitch in and remove debris from the water and shoreline along the Gorge. This improves the habitat for local wildlife and the look of the area for local residents and community members. We invite everyone to participate in this important event. Volunteers will clean the shoreline along the Gorge Waterway and a volunteer dive team will retrieve debris from the ocean floor. Bring your own boots and gloves if you can or borrow ours. Afterwards we'll celebrate all of our hard work with a hot lunch and snacks. If you are interested in participating in this great event as a volunteer, a participating group or a community sponsor, contact Travis Chater at 250-388-5251, ext 225 or email travis@burnsidegorge.ca. We would like to send a special shout out to our event sponsors [Soupa Cafe](https://www.facebook.com/Soupa-Cafe-892709117530206/) [United Rentals](https://www.facebook.com/pages/United-Rentals/174131359840641) |
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| 356364508 | Free Workshop - Soil: Really Important Tiny Lives | 2019-09-14 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-14 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-19 7:17 am | Soil is capable of supporting plant life and is vital to life on earth, yet we understand very little about its complexities. Dig deeper with this introductory soil science workshop where we’ll look at the soil ecosystem and the microbiology that helps us grow nutritious food. Registration and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-workshop-soil-really-important-tiny-lives-tickets-55452091699> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 409886209 | 📈 Golf Tournament of Superheroes & Barn Dance | 2019-09-14 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-14 | 11:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 12:03 pm | Yee Haw! The Golf Tournament of Superheroes aims to be the most FUN, talked about fundraiser in town! Don’t miss out- this event will feature a 18 Hole Golf Tournament at Highland Pacific Golf Course (Texas Scramble of course!), followed by a delicious BBQ Rib dinner, fantastic door prizes, televised Horse Race pool, Lasso competition, Meat Draw and a Barn dance with live entertainment! Grab your boots+hats and kick up our heels for the kids! 100% proceeds to BC Children’s Hospital Foundation Restriction: 19+ EARLY BIRD Golf+Dinner $250.00 + $3.00 Fee EARLY BIRD Golf & Dinner FOURSOME $1,000.00 + $12.00 Fee Barn Dance+Dinner only $75.00 + $3.00 Fee Golf+Dinner $275.00 + $3.00 Fee <http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/r5x013qh2> |
Entry Fee ($51-$100), Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 452093242 | 📣 Global Climate Strike: Street Murals! - Victoria Action Training | 2019-09-14 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-14 | 4:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Rise and Resist | 2019-09-09 7:12 pm |  We're going to learn to paint a street mural for the Global Climate Strike on Sept 27th! 𝗧𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗯𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 ♥ <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-action-training-street-murals-tickets-65072485556> As we approach Kanadian federal elections, Greenpeace & climate justice groups are organizing a coordinated national day of action calling for a Green New Deal in the fall! Seven cities from coast to coast will be taking over the streets altogether to paint their vision of a Green New Deal which will act as a call to action. On Saturday September 14th, we're offering a street mural training to prepare for these actions and learn the basics on how to design and implement street murals! We will go over design, location, strategy, materials, prep & security! This event is for anyone interested in skilling up their arts-based action knowledge and wanting to help coordinate a mural action in the fall in Victoria, on unceded Lkwungen territory. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀! >> We will start the workshop at the VEC and then go outside to Centennial square to practice (see below for a note on accessibility.) >> Lunch will be included for all participants! Vegetarian options will be available. >> Childcare available upon request, please give at least one week's notice by emailing Sophie at sbirks@greenpeace.org. >> Money for public transit can be reimbursed if needed. If you have any questions, please contact Sophie - sbirks@greenpeace.org. 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 >> The Victoria Event Centre does not currently have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but have barriers to accessing the space, please let Sophie know (sbirks@greenpeace.org) because we can move most of the workshop outside to Centennial Square. >> More detailed venue accessibility info is available at <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> >> Washrooms are gender-inclusive. 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 Thunderbird Mural designed by Christi Belcourt, Isaac Murdoch & David Solnit 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Greenpeace acknowledges that this event it takes place on the stolen territory of the Lkwungen speaking people, and that this territory has historically served, and continues to serve as a place of gathering for the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ people. Greenpeace acknowledges that we are complicit in the exisiting occupation of this territory. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 409147705 | Drop-In Eco-restoration at Mystic Vale, UVic for Project Serve Day! | 2019-09-14 | 11:30 am | 2019-09-14 | 3:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:36 pm | Step 1. If you haven’t done so, please register as a GVGT Volunteer and sign the waiver here: [https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater\_victoria\_green\_team\_volunteer\_registration\_form](https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater_victoria_green_team_volunteer_registration_form) Join the Greater Victoria Green Team and the UVic Sustainability Office to help restore a section of Mystic Vale at UVIc. This day is part of Project Serve Day put on by Volunteer Victoria and the University of Victoria. For those students who registered through Project Serve Day through UVic and Volunteer Victoria, please meet at the Maclaurin Building Lobby for 10:00AM. This event is on rain or shine! Meeting Spot and Parking Mystic Vale Forest entrance in Parking Lot 1 (far right corner of parking lot). Here is meeting location: <http://goo.gl/oGou8Z> How to get to the location Transit/Cycling. To find out the best route from where you are, please go to BC Transit (http://www.bctransit.com/regions/vic/?p=2.list) or use Google Maps (https://www.google.ca/maps/preview). Carpool. If you need a ride log into your Meet-up account, RSVP and leave a message at the bottom of this event page describing where you need a ride from. Flow of Volunteer Activities • Meet at 11:30am for sign-in and introductions (please be on time) • Walk to site (follow the arrows/flagging tape if you are late) • Remove invasive plants like English Ivy! • Take a break after about 2 hours with refreshments and snacks. • Volunteer until 3:30pm (or whenever you can stay until) then sign-out at end. What to bring • If you’re under 19, you must bring a waiver form signed by a parent or guardian in order to participate. Please have your parents fill in this form: https://greenteams.formstack.com/forms/greater\_victoria\_green\_team\_volunteer\_registration\_form • Refillable water bottle • Dress for the weather. Rain jacket/pants if it rains, hat and sunscreen if it is sunny. • Long-sleeved shirt and long pants to protect you from thorny plants and ticks • Clothing you don’t mind getting dirty • Sturdy, comfortable closed-toe shoes/boots. We will provide • Gardening gloves if you don’t have them • Tools • Instructions on what to do. You don’t need to have experience to participate! • A fun experience, meeting new people in a beautiful park! Host Volunteer Victoria (http://volunteervictoria.bc.ca) and University of Victoria Sustainability Office https://www.uvic.ca/sustainability |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 415282750 | Acrylics: Materials and Methods with Keith Levang | 2019-09-14 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-14 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:32 am | Learn valuable techniques to create your own masterpiece with Keith Levang! Join Keith for a demonstration on acrylic paints, their mediums, and the various methods of application. Keith will show you how to get your best results by taking your through planning steps, the use of materials, colour theory, and composition choices. Come see how different brush strokes, colour mixing, blending, dry-brushing, creating texture, and working from dark to light tones can make creating your masterpiece fun and efficient. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. About Keith: I have been involved as an observer, student, teacher and participant in the visual arts throughout my life. I studied at Emily Carr College, and U.B.C. then turned to teaching art for many years. I have spent the last several years working toward a credible body of visual artwork using acrylics as my medium. I look for what is important in an image and aim to depict that image faithfully in a loosely realistic style. I exhibit my work in and around the lower island. [www.keithlevang.ca](http://www.keithlevang.ca) <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/acrylics-materials-and-methods-with-keith-levang/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 448195785 | One Wave Gathering 2019: Public Performance Event | 2019-09-14 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-14 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 11:33 pm | 2019-09-05 11:36 pm | Confirmed presenters include: Lekwungen Dancers; Esquimalt Nation Dance Group; Peace Dancer a theatrical reading by Roy Henry Vickers, featuring Theatre Inconnu and Puppets for Peace; Pearls of the South Pacific; and Tradewinds Band; plus more yet to be announced! NGOs and participating artists displays and hands on activities include: World Fisheries Trust (Pacific touch tank); Puppets for Peace make station; Elfrida Schragen; Natalie Brake; Mosquoy; Ancient Forest Alliance; Victoria Orange Shirt day;United Nations Association of Canada, Victoria；TLC The Land Conservancy of BC <http://pacificpeoplespartnership.org/one-wave-2019/> **Want to be involved?** Do you like the impact of our work across the South Pacific? We are always accepting new volunteers, generous donors, or even subscribers to our bimonthly [Pasifik Currents newsletter](http://pacificpeoplespartnership.org/pasifik-currents-archive/). One Wave Gathering welcomes you! Please email our Team at info@pacificpeoplespartnership.org to get involved! |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 449649199 | Silk Road Victoria - Moon Festival Tea Ceremony | 2019-09-14 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-14 | 2:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:01 am | Moon Festival Tea Ceremony Sat Sept 14, 1- 2pm | $8.88 per person Silk Road Tea Chinatown In Ancient China, a unique preparation method & tea ceremony was devised to brew tea under the moon’s influence. Tea Ceremonies can be performed as rituals as well as to bring blessings, harmony & good luck. You’ll get to experience an auspicious tea ceremony in celebration of this festival, & taste teas associated with the Moon Festival. Every autumn in China, the moon’s appearance is celebrated at its brightest, most beautiful point. In the west, this is what we’d call the harvest moon. In China, there’s a beautiful legend associated with the moon turning this glorious colour. According to myths, the Moon Goddess of Immortality lives on the moon, where she makes powerful medicine for immortals. Her husband is an Imperial archer & also an Immortal. He lives in a palace on the sun. Once a year, he visits his wife on the moon, which is the reason why the moon becomes especially spectacular, as it becomes tinged with orange from the sun. Throughout Asia, it’s also known as the Moon Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival or Lantern Festival as special lanterns are displayed at this time of year. Traditional cultures often greet the arrival of each season with a festival or celebration. In modern times, especially in the west, for the most part we’ve lost that aspect from our lives. Yet we’re discovering from a variety of studies that a sense of connection to nature & traditions may have many health benefits. They can improve your sense of well-being and uplift your mood. Fall is a time of year that many people dread, because… winter is coming! Approaching it in a mindful way & with the positive energy a celebration brings, can also help you start to adjust how you perceive it. It’s also a wonderful way to set an intention for the coming season, & to also let go any aspects of the season beforehand which perhaps didn’t go your way, or that bothered you. You must RSVP here to reserve your space - your booking [through Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/silk-road-victoria-moon-festival-tea-ceremony-tickets-70333053055) is to reserve your seat only. Payment will be collected in-store when you come in for the tea ceremony. For VIP clients, the rate is $8.88 per person. For non-VIP clients, the rate is $20 per person. Not yet a VIP? It’s free to join in-store. Cancellation Policy Please provide 24 hours notice or more when cancelling or re-scheduling so we may try to fit other guests in. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 411698442 | Creekside Concerts #3 | 2019-09-14 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-14 | 3:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-26 5:42 pm | 2019-08-18 1:28 pm | Words TBA Music by [High Quadra Ramblers](https://www.highquadraramblers.com) Free pedal-powered smoothies ... bring your own cup! [www.creeksideconcerts.ca](http://www.creeksideconcerts.ca/) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 433761897 | 📚 Autographing with Sylvia Olsen | 2019-09-14 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-14 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-22 4:23 pm | 2019-08-22 4:25 pm | Cowichan knitting is world-famous, and now kids and grown-ups alike can learn about this beautiful tradition. Sit back and enjoy the story of Neekah, who longs to knit a toque worthy of her Grandma Dorothy but hits some tangles along the way. Soft watercolour illustrations round out this heartwarming portrait of love and family among the Coast Salish peoples, which author [Sylvia Olsen](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=sylvia+olsen&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) will be signing in store. <https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.calevents> |
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| 440980210 | Feedback/Feedforward - Session 2 | 2019-09-14 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-14 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-29 8:32 pm | 2019-09-12 8:03 am | Everyone’s a critic. But who is it for? The artist? The audience? Someone else? Who holds the power when we talk about art? What’s the role of writing, talking, tweeting, sharing about art? Feedback/Feedforward is a series of two discussion groups to explore these ideas, so we can look back, see where we’ve come from and what we’ve done, and discuss ways forward. We’re inviting practitioners in poetry, filmmaking, art, writing, dance, and more, who each possess a range of experiences, cultures, languages, and creative practices, for a public discussion to explore the role and relevance of discussing, writing, and sharing about art in all its forms. Please join us in a second discussion about art criticism and the way we talk, write, and share about art with art historian, writer, facilitator, and lead researcher Kim Dhillon and local artists Kemi Craig, Tarah Hogue, and Alana Sayers. <http://integratearts.ca/> OUR PATH AHEAD Integrate Arts is taking a step back from its annual festival - to spend more time looking around so we can move forward. With a special interest in artists, curators, and makers in the local area who are black, people of colour and/or Indigenous artists, Integrate Arts thought about making a magazine to document and share the work being produced in the region. But do we need another art magazine? What else is possible? Are all these forms inherited, and do they make sense for black, people of colour, or Indigenous artists? Is there another way forward? If so, what does it look like? Join us for our first of two sessions of our new project: Feedback/Feedforward. Accessibility and Safer Spaces Statement: Requesting Accommodations We will do our best to accommodate your needs when you arrive, however, we need 2-3 weeks advance notice for specific requests, such ASL interpretation or an assistive listening device. Please email requests to rshrumm@integratearts.ca or phone 250-896-8266. Always-Available Accommodations \- The event is free. \- The Oaklands Community Centre is on a ground-level floor, with no stairs throughout the building. \- There are four single-stall gender-neutral bathrooms, two of which are wheelchair accessible and one offering a baby change table. \- The Centre offers ample free street parking and is on the #4 bus route, with the closest stop being at Hillside and Gosworth. \- Bus tickets are available during the event. \- A certified Mental Health First Aider will be available to assist in case the conversation is triggering for individuals. \- Free snacks and refreshments will be provided, with a range of foods to cater to a range of dietary needs (gf, df, vegan, nut-free). \- An ingredients list will be available. \- Name tags with pronouns will be used for those who want to employ their pronouns. \- A relief room is available if you need a quiet place. \- Microphones will be used by speakers. \- The event will be filmed and made available through Integrate’s social media and website at a later date for those who cannot attend physically. Getting to the Oaklands Community Centre Accessible Entrance The main entrance on Belmont Avenue is wheelchair accessible. Parking There is able free street parking on Ryan Street, as well as some on Belmont Avenue and Hamilton Road. Bus Transportation The centre is located near the following bus stops: · The Hillside and Gosworth bus stop serving line 4 and 9. · The Shelbourne and Pearl bus stop serving line 22, 27, and 28. All BC Transit buses are wheelchair accessible. For handyDART, BC Transit’s accessible, door-to-door shared transit service, please contact BC Transit. Washrooms There are four single-stall gender-neutral bathrooms, two of which are wheelchair accessible and one offering a baby change table. SAFER SPACES POLICY The Integrate Art Society is working to create safer, anti-oppressive spaces. Please be mindful of the following guidelines while you participate at our events: \- Respect your own physical, mental, and emotional boundaries \- Please communicate your needs and speak up if you are uncomfortable \- Remember you are welcome to leave to another space if you need time alone/away/quiet \- Respect the physical, mental, and emotional boundaries of others – ask for consent before engaging in any sort of physical contact \- Avoid making assumptions about the identity, experiences, and/or histories of other people \- Respect the confidentiality of information and narratives shared with you \- Remember, everyone makes mistakes – Apologize and learn from it \- Try to speak with “I” statements and avoid personal attacks when communicating with others about mistakes they made \- Assume that others are acting and speaking from a place of positive intent \- Be aware of the impacts of your own behaviour and take responsibility for what you say and do \- Be open to being approached and talked with if you make a mistake \- Remember that we are gathered to share an open and engaging environment If you have suggestions about this statement or our accessibility services, please email <rshrumm@integratearts.ca>. Volunteer with Intergrate Arts: <http://integratearts.ca/volunteer-application/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 453585577 | 📣🎈 Save Kings Park - 2nd Annual Park Party | 2019-09-14 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-14 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-10 7:36 pm | 2019-09-10 7:41 pm | Events for kids. Potluck food to share. Enjoy a walkable, natural oasis in our urban neighbourhood. Meet your neighbours. Make sure this space stays green for all generations to come. Music by the High Quadra Ramblers Apple Press BYO Chairs, Blankets, Cutlery, Plates Community Potluck Gardener's Table <https://www.facebook.com/events/2092173407744917/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 415282728 | Acrylics: Materials and Methods with Keith Levang | 2019-09-14 | 2:30 pm | 2019-09-14 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:31 am | 2019-07-31 10:32 am | Learn valuable techniques to create your own masterpiece with Keith Levang! Join Keith for a demonstration on acrylic paints, their mediums, and the various methods of application. Keith will show you how to get your best results by taking your through planning steps, the use of materials, colour theory, and composition choices. Come see how different brush strokes, colour mixing, blending, dry-brushing, creating texture, and working from dark to light tones can make creating your masterpiece fun and efficient. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. About Keith: I have been involved as an observer, student, teacher and participant in the visual arts throughout my life. I studied at Emily Carr College, and U.B.C. then turned to teaching art for many years. I have spent the last several years working toward a credible body of visual artwork using acrylics as my medium. I look for what is important in an image and aim to depict that image faithfully in a loosely realistic style. I exhibit my work in and around the lower island. [www.keithlevang.ca](http://www.keithlevang.ca) <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/acrylics-materials-and-methods-with-keith-levang/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 449937285 | 💘 The Singles Amazing Race | 2019-09-14 | 4:00 pm | 2019-09-14 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Administrator | 2019-09-07 5:24 pm | Race around Victoria's inner harbour seeking historic landmarks with local singles! What an amazing way to learn about the city's history while meeting new people! Multiple teams will start from different landmarks around downtown. You'll solve clues and hunt for historic monuments and try to beat the other teams back to our home base, the Bard & Banker! After the race, we'll mix & mingle, and award some prizes!! Yes, even for the slowest team! Sign up by yourself, with a friend, or as a whole team of 4! Save 10% or more with an EARLY BIRD ticket, only available until Fri, Aug 23. And don't leave it to the last minute! Door tickets +$5. Fresh Club members save 10% and get a free trial! Learn more at [www.FreshConnections.ca](http://www.freshconnections.ca/) The race uses a free app, Mystery Towns, and at least one team member will need a smart phone to enter the answers. You will receive all the directions in advance! The race is on rain or shine!! This event is for all singles who are looking to make local connections, whether for friendship, dating, or more! Come say hello, meet new people, and have a fun night on the town! $25 single $45 with a friend $85 team of four Tickets at [www.FreshConnections.ca/Tickets](http://www.freshconnections.ca/Tickets) For an alternative to credit card payments, please email info@FreshConnections.ca |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 384861093 | Moon Festival | 2019-09-14 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-14 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-24 3:00 pm | Experience the magic of Moon Festival Lantern Celebration at Gordon Head Recreation Centre and Lambrick Park! Moon Festival is a free, family friendly event that welcomes people of all ages and cultures to share in an uplifting creative cultural celebration. The evening features live traditional Asian dance and musical performances by community groups; lantern making for children and a sampling of mooncakes and traditional green teas. The event culminates with outdoor lantern installations, an illuminated community lantern procession through the park followed by an outdoor musical performance. SCHEDULE: 5:00-7:00pm ~ Lantern-making workshops: (Materials & light included - $4 fee per lantern) 5:30-7:15pm ~ Musical performances & mooncakes and tea sampling Dusk (approx. 7:35pm) ~ Illuminated community lantern procession and lantern viewing 7:50pm ~ Illuminated finale performance 8:00pm ~ event ends Marking the “Harvest Moon” is a cultural practice celebrated by many Asian cultures around the world. Moon Festival Lantern Celebration fosters understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity by sharing Asian cultural traditions in music, arts, dance and performance, as well as offering hands-on opportunities for everyone to participate. Dress up, bring your own creative lantern (battery-lit) or make one in our lantern making station! ($4/lantern). Food trucks will be on site. Brought to you by Saanich Parks and Recreation in partnership with Lambrick Park Secondary School, School District <https://www.facebook.com/events/297659584513285/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 347192064 | Eves of Destruction Season Finale Bout: Apples & Brawlers & Villains | 2019-09-14 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-14 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-07 8:13 am | 2019-05-07 8:14 am | The one you've all been waiting for: it's our 2019 Season Finale! Warm up your derby-watching muscles with the Rotten Apples versus Vancouver Junior Roller Derby. The Apples have been working hard to take the win again in this year’s finale! At 7:30pm, the Belles of the Brawl will battle to hold onto the Calamity Cup from the thirsty Margarita Villains. After a handsome beat down by the Brawlers in 2018, the Villains are restless to see their name back on the trophy! We'll have cold beer & cider in the Spinnakers Beer Garden, a 50/50 raffle, half-time entertainment and much more! Fun for the whole family! $10 Children under 10 free (2 per adult) Buy tickets [HERE](https://www.ticketrocket.co/event/details/111071/eves-of-destruction-season-finale)! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 433916384 | Hump! Film Festival 2019 | 2019-09-14 | 6:00 pm | 2019-09-14 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-22 8:10 pm | 2019-08-22 8:12 pm | The HUMP! Film Festival has been bringing audiences a new kind of porn since 2005. The festival features short dirty movies—each less than five minutes—all created by people who aren’t porn stars but want to be one for a weekend. The filmmakers and stars show us what they think is hot and sexy, creative and kinky, their ultimate turn-ons and their craziest fantasies. Our carefully curated program is a cornucopia of body types, shapes, ages, colors, sexualities, genders, kinks, and fetishes—all united by a shared spirit of sex-positivity. HUMP! is a celebration of creative sexual expression. You will see films at HUMP! that shock you. You will see films at HUMP! that make you laugh. And you will see films at HUMP! that turn you on. You will also be touched by the sincerity and vulnerability with which these films are lovingly made. HUMP!’s main mission is to change the way America sees—and makes and shares—porn. $18 ( $22.37 with fees ) 19+ <https://btt.boldtypetickets.com/events/94264666/hump-film-festival-2019-victoria-bc> <https://humpfilmfest.com/touring-festival/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 401361066 | Rocketman | 2019-09-14 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-14 | 9:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:46 am | A dizzy, bedazzling biopic that leaves no sequin or fantasy sequence unturned. There’s a lot of Technicolor flair in Dexter Fletcher’s flamboyant study of Elton John — and a beating heart in British actor Taron Egerton’s portrayal of an artist whose prodigious talent was matched only by his personal demons and desperate hunger for love. A musical extravaganza anchored less in the real world than in a sort of glittery jukebox Narnia... This Rocketman is the starry-eyed cosmonaut the part demands, and endearingly human too. –Entertainment Weekly "A sequin-encrusted delight. On paper it reads like a by-the-book biopic\\; on screen it explodes with the kind of colour and energy that only Elton John himself could invoke." - Empire “AN ABSOLUTE GAS!” --Boston Globe UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 448701012 | 🏳️🌈 Heaven & Hell: a drag show | 2019-09-14 | 7:30 pm | 2019-09-14 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 10:31 am | [King Fling](https://www.facebook.com/KingFlingVic/) presents: Heaven & Hell: a drag show Saturday, September 14 Doors: 7:30PM [Lucky Bar, Victoria](https://www.facebook.com/LuckyBarVictoria/) $15 Advance | $20 At the Door Advance tickets available via [bit.ly/handhdrag](https://bit.ly/handhdrag) or DM us for etransfer 19+ | ALL-inclusive: ALL genders and ALL allies welcome! King Fling is proud to present its first event at Lucky Bar: a drag show that's sure to delight and terrify you all at once. Join us for the incredible talents of some of the finest Drag Kings, Queens, Things, and Monsters that this beautiful city has to offer. The show will be over by 10:30 but everyone is welcome to stay after the show and party with us and Lucky's DJ! FEATURING (in alphabetical order): Ada Rawl [Chaz Avery](https://www.facebook.com/chazavery250/) [Devaiya Ra](https://www.facebook.com/devaiya) Divine Intervention ([Gabriel](https://www.facebook.com/gabriel.vill.5)) Henrietta Dubét Honey Dewme (Rick) [Kibbles ‘n’ Bits](https://www.facebook.com/Kibblesnbish/) [Kim Union](https://www.facebook.com/holykimunion/) [Lola Maneata](https://www.facebook.com/lola.maneata) Noah Fence (Joyene) Pop Tart ([Ezra](https://www.facebook.com/Ezra.Lavender)) Stevie O'Brian ([Bee](https://www.facebook.com/brie.issel)) [Vivian Vanderpuss](https://www.facebook.com/vivianvanderpuss/) This event is taking place on the traditional unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, on which we are guests. We will be holding back a limited amount of tickets for those with a lack of access to funds; please message us if you would like to attend the show but cannot pay the full ticket price. If you do have access to the funds to pay the full cost of the ticket, know that you can feel good contributing to the [\#yyjdrag](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yyjdrag) community as the profit will be shared among all the hard-working performers. ACCESSIBILITY: \- We're happy to say Lucky Bar is a fully accessible venue with a ramp entrance and an accessible gender-neutal single-stall bathroom, located near the end of the bar. Additional bathrooms are located up a very short flight of stairs. \- There is seating with tables at the back of the bar which is typically available on a first-come-first-served basis, and folx tend to be punctual for King Fling events. There are two steps to access the seating. If, due to mobility restrictions, you require seating to be able to attend the event, please contact us and we can look into making reservations. \- If there is anything we have missed please send us a direct message. [http://www.facebook.com/KingFlingVic](https://www.facebook.com/KingFlingVic/) [http://www.instagram.com/KingFlingVic](https://www.instagram.com/KingFlingVic) [http://www.twitter.com/KingFlingVic](https://www.twitter.com/KingFlingVic) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 415212718 | Mexican Independence Fiesta | 2019-09-14 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-15 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 9:01 am | Cada año este evento es SOLD OUT y este año no sera la excepción . Musica en vivo con la Banda "Tren al Sur" de Vancouver. Concierto de ROCK en tu IDIOMA Soda estéreo,Mana El tri , Enanitos verdes , Caifanes,Miguel mateos , Alejandra Guzmán , La ley, Hombres G , Timbiriche , Molotov etc. Every year is a sold out event and this won't be the exception. With a great Live concert. "Tren al Sur" Latin-Rock Band from Vancouver. Singing "ROCK en tu IDIOMA" Soda estéreo,Mana El tri , Enanitos verdes , Caifanes,Miguel mateos , Alejandra Guzmán , La ley, Hombres G , Timbiriche , Molotov and more... Dj Pachanguero playing the best latin beats Salsa/Bachata/Cumbia/Reggaeton/Merengue Cover $20 in adv. / $25 at the door +19 plus event / 2 pieces of ID required / free parking Tickets for sale soon.. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2176050542442422/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 409124720 | 2019 Victoria Concert for Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Hope | 2019-09-14 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-14 | 9:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 1:51 pm | The Mysterious Barricades Concert Society hosts a series of 15 one-hour concerts across Canada between September 5th and September 14th to mark World Suicide Awareness Week. This concert series comprises of performances by some of Canada’s finest musicians and includes genres of classical, choral, jazz, and more. People touched by suicide, mental health professionals, community figures, politicians, and ordinary Canadians stand up on this day to speak about mental health and suicide in hopes of reducing stigma and providing support. Imagine a day when the barricades erected around the subjects of suicide and mental illness start to come down. Imagine a day when hundreds of Canada’s finest musicians across the country join together to offer music of healing and hope to those in jeopardy, and to those left behind. Imagine a day when even one life might be saved as a result. Imagine you, joining with us, to let everyone know their lives truly matter. Tickets: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-victoria-concert-for-suicide-awareness-prevention-and-hope-tickets-63456044738> All concerts are free to attend. However, to ensure your place at the concert, we encourage you to reserve a free ticket in advance. To learn more about the concerts, please visit [mysteriousbarricades.org](http://mysteriousbarricades.org) Concert organizer Benjamin Butterfield Speakers & Performers Fifth Street (a capella group) Lafayette String Quartet Ken Lavigne (tenor) Jeanel Liang (violin) Louise Rose (jazz) UVic Student Brass Ensemble |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 401361067 | Rocketman | 2019-09-14 | 9:25 pm | 2019-09-14 | 11:27 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-07-14 8:41 am | 2019-07-14 8:46 am | A dizzy, bedazzling biopic that leaves no sequin or fantasy sequence unturned. There’s a lot of Technicolor flair in Dexter Fletcher’s flamboyant study of Elton John — and a beating heart in British actor Taron Egerton’s portrayal of an artist whose prodigious talent was matched only by his personal demons and desperate hunger for love. A musical extravaganza anchored less in the real world than in a sort of glittery jukebox Narnia... This Rocketman is the starry-eyed cosmonaut the part demands, and endearingly human too. –Entertainment Weekly "A sequin-encrusted delight. On paper it reads like a by-the-book biopic\\; on screen it explodes with the kind of colour and energy that only Elton John himself could invoke." - Empire “AN ABSOLUTE GAS!” --Boston Globe UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416227324 | 📈 Brickyard Bash for Help Fill a Dream Foundation | 2019-09-15 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-15 | 2:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 1:04 pm | The Brickyard Bash offers a fantastic silent auction, delicious food and drinks benefiting the Help Fill a Dream Foundation. Your event ticket will include food and drink. Help Fill a Dream Foundation improves the lives of local children under the age of 19 with life-threatening conditions by fulfilling their dreams and assisting their families with care and financial support. Come join us for an awesome Sunday morning and afternoon filled with food, fun, draw prizes and shopping opportunities which allow you to see what local businesses have to offer. Listen to inspiring stories and examples of how the Help Fill a Dream Foundation has helped thousands of local critically ill children live to see their dreams come to fruition. We have a limited number of tickets available for sale. $25 (General) - $35 (VIP) Tickets and more information: <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brickyard-bash-for-help-fill-a-dream-foundation-tickets-66154248137> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 456847382 | 📈🛐 Organic Gravenstein Apple Juice Sale: Hebrew School Fundraiser | 2019-09-15 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-15 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-13 5:09 pm | ** - Organic Gravenstein apple juice grown at Pardes Farm in Saanich! $10 for 2 litres. - Usually we have a mix of apples in our juice, but this year, the Gravensteins were plentiful, so we've pressed an early batch of juice solely made up of our prize-winning Gravensteins. Come out and try it. Support the Hebrew school. - You can also write to <Jillswartz@gmail.com> and we'll set aside some bottles of juice for you to pick up at the Hebrew School sale, Sunday, September 15 at noon. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 427738905 | 🎈 Vic West Corn Roast | 2019-09-15 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-15 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 4:45 pm | 2019-08-15 4:45 pm | Come join the community celebration on Raynor Street with local music, food and fun for the whole family! The corn will be hot and the juice is as local as you can get - pressed from apples harvested in Vic West. **Apple Pie Contest** Time to show off your baking skills by entering your home-baked apple pie to win the blue ribbon. Bring your pie to the Vic West Corn Roast on September 15th by 1pm, judging is at 2pm. Prizes for the top three pies. **Zucchini Car Races at the Corn Roast** What to do with all those zucchini?? Race them at the Vic West Corn Roast! The car building and racing is always a blast for kids of all ages. Build a car at home or at the event on Sunday September 15th. Racing all day. **Scarecrow Contest** It's time to get your scary on...get creative and make a scarecrow at home any size or style using any material and bring it to the Vic West Corn Roast on Sunday, Septembe 15th by 2pm to win prizes, judging is at 3pm. **Volunteers** are needed to help make the day a big success! Contact <a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank">volunteer@victoriawest.ca</a> if you can help. Hosted by the Victoria West Community Association - Food Security Collective |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 415283179 | Mixing and Blending with Liquitex Acrylics with Teresa Waclawik | 2019-09-15 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-15 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:32 am | Learn to mix and blend acrylics with Teresa Waclawik! Join Teresa for a demonstration where they will be working with Liquitex acrylics in tubes and demonstrating how to mix and blend colours using just water. They will be showing various ways to use a brush to achieve the desired effect. The demonstration will involve different methods to show colour blending and invite some attendees to try it for themselves. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Teresa Waclawik has been painting since she was 12 and never stopped. She has developed a very flat application with acrylics which she favours because of their versatility and quick drying quality. Her joy is in the mixing of colours, the texture of the paint and seeing something evolve on canvas out of an idea, a thought, a feeling. She has lived and exhibited across Canada and has painted wherever she has travelled including New Zealand where she shared a studio with Maori carvers and showed her work in a local gallery. <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/mixing-and-blending-with-liquitex-acrylics-with-teresa-waclawik/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 427536678 | Swing Into Fall Picnic | 2019-09-15 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-15 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 10:47 am | This has been a great summer, and it's not over yet. Join us for a September Picnic in the Park - food, dancing, and friends, all together! Time: 1pm - 4pm Location: Near the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park We’ll bring some favourite songs, and the food is pretty simple. We’ll have some munchies on hand, and it’s a potluck! Bring something to share, or something for yourself! If sharing, please be mindful of ingredients and sensitivities - we want everyone to be able to enjoy this celebration. In keeping with that theme, please avoid strong scents (perfume/cologne, scented lotion) too. No tickets are needed. All are welcome to celebrate the fun of lindy hop! If you wish to support the SDAV, and obtain discounts on our other events, become a member: <https://swingtix.ca/boxoffice/sdav2019membership,en> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 425834500 | Panto Auditions - Treasure Island | 2019-09-15 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-15 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 12:13 pm | We are looking for a mixture of young and old, experienced and not! Just bring your smile, sense of humour and be ready to have fun Show runs: December 18-Jan 4 Rehearsals held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with some exceptions. Details: <http://www.stlukesplayers.org/auditions.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 434540400 | 📚 In Conversation: Leanne Vogel | 2019-09-15 | 2:00 pm | 2019-09-15 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-23 10:35 am | Join bestselling author Leanne Vogel as she discusses and signs copies of The Keto Diet, The Keto Diet Cookbook, and Keto for Women. <https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/events/listings/?link-usage=Header%3A%20Events> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 415283164 | Mixing and Blending with Liquitex Acrylics with Teresa Waclawik | 2019-09-15 | 2:30 pm | 2019-09-15 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:32 am | 2019-07-31 10:33 am | Learn to mix and blend acrylics with Teresa Waclawik! Join Teresa for a demonstration where they will be working with Liquitex acrylics in tubes and demonstrating how to mix and blend colours using just water. They will be showing various ways to use a brush to achieve the desired effect. The demonstration will involve different methods to show colour blending and invite some attendees to try it for themselves. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Teresa Waclawik has been painting since she was 12 and never stopped. She has developed a very flat application with acrylics which she favours because of their versatility and quick drying quality. Her joy is in the mixing of colours, the texture of the paint and seeing something evolve on canvas out of an idea, a thought, a feeling. She has lived and exhibited across Canada and has painted wherever she has travelled including New Zealand where she shared a studio with Maori carvers and showed her work in a local gallery. <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/mixing-and-blending-with-liquitex-acrylics-with-teresa-waclawik/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 449641315 | 🍺📈 Best of Our Backyard | 2019-09-15 | 3:00 pm | 2019-09-15 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 9:49 am | [Cascadia Liquor Uptown](https://www.cascadialiquor.com) and [Whole Foods Market](https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/victoria) are teaming up to bring you the **Best of our Backyard** tasting and pairing event. Nestled in Uptown's inner courtyard is an opportunity to taste creatively cultivated dishes, wine, cider and beer pairings at a number of stations from over 15 local producers. Explore the best of what BC has to offer, enjoy a live DJ and take in the late summer vibes. \- All proceeds go to [Lifecycles](http://lifecyclesproject.ca/): "Cultivating community health by connecting people with the food they eat and the land it comes from". $10 Youth / $20 Adults <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/best-of-our-backyard-tickets-70537169573> **Best of Our Backyard Policies**: All participants 19+ years of age with "adult" tickets must bring 2 pieces of ID to be able to sample alcoholic beverages. This is an all ages event, with "youth" tickets available for guests under 19. We ask attendees to drink responsibly and to plan a safe ride home in advance. All ticket sales are final, refunds will not be given upon purchase to the event unless the event is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Tickets can not be exchanged or changed. Note there will be no animals allowed at the event. By redeeming this ticket, you hereby acknowledge your permission to use your picture for television, video screens, and elsewhere. You hereby waive all residual rights or claims that might arise from the use of your picture or likeness for any purpose at any future date. As our guest, you are required to comply with our safety rules and are cautioned to notice all warnings. By accepting admission with this pass, you agree to release us from all responsibility for any loss, injury or damage which you may suffer, excepting any loss, injury or damage caused by our reckless, willful or grossly negligent acts. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 453596170 | 📈 Bahamas Relief Fundraiser | 2019-09-15 | 4:00 pm | 2019-09-15 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-10 7:54 pm | After Hurricane Dorian, the islands of the Bahamas will likely find hundreds dead, and has already found thousands homeless with nothing but the clothes on their backs. This storm was brutal and relentless, crouched over the islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco, unleashing its fury over a couple of days. This is an unprecedented storm and they will need all the help they can get. All funds and proceeds raised will be used to support the affected communities in Abaco and grand Bahama, but also two families in particular. This fundraiser will feature a live performance from [Caleb Hart](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HM0hu2mqqKrfK8G8lsDBN?si=otIG8f-ySFidxjrAjS3tww), as well as food from [Lulu's Apron](https://www.lulusapron.com/) for sale during the event. There will also be a silent auction featuring numerous works of art & gift cards from local businesses. $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bahamas-relief-fundraiser-tickets-71882613833> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 458392080 | Echo in the Canyon | 2019-09-15 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-15 | 6:23 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-15 11:08 am | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! In the mid-60s big changes were afoot culturally, politically, and musically particularly in and around L.A., and specifically in Laurel Canyon. Groups focused on poetic lyrics and complex harmonies, like The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, the Mamas and the Papas, and The Beach Boys. They influenced The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jackson Browne, and Eric Clapton. Jakob Dylan interviews some of the major players and brings together some of his contemporaries to re-record and talk about the most interesting songs of the period. The result is a combination musical documentary and concert film right up there with the all-time greats. --*Film Threat* “SENSATIONAL!” –*Deadline Hollywood* “An era explained lovingly and with due reverence in the hashish-scented documentary Echo in the Canyon.” --*Globe and Mail* UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 454171738 | The Farewell | 2019-09-15 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-15 | 7:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 17, 2019 | 2019-09-17 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190917T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-11 8:14 am | 2019-09-11 8:14 am | Billi (Awkwafina, *Crazy Rich Asians*) is struggling to come to terms with her family’s decision to keep their terminally ill matriarch in the dark about her own death, inducing a complicated and bittersweet homecoming she never knew she needed. **99% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes** “A funny, emotionally intricate and deeply moving tale of severed connections and renewed family ties*.*” **Joe Morgenstern****, *Wall Street Journal*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-farewell/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 458391956 | Echo in the Canyon | 2019-09-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-15 | 8:23 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-15 11:07 am | 2019-09-15 11:08 am | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! In the mid-60s big changes were afoot culturally, politically, and musically particularly in and around L.A., and specifically in Laurel Canyon. Groups focused on poetic lyrics and complex harmonies, like The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, the Mamas and the Papas, and The Beach Boys. They influenced The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jackson Browne, and Eric Clapton. Jakob Dylan interviews some of the major players and brings together some of his contemporaries to re-record and talk about the most interesting songs of the period. The result is a combination musical documentary and concert film right up there with the all-time greats. --*Film Threat* “SENSATIONAL!” –*Deadline Hollywood* “An era explained lovingly and with due reverence in the hashish-scented documentary Echo in the Canyon.” --*Globe and Mail* UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 440994727 | 🔬 Reserve Reading Room Relaxation Activity & Ocean Themed Listening Station | 2019-09-16 | 7:30 am | 2019-09-16 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until September 21, 2019 | 2019-09-21 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190921T065959Z | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-29 8:45 pm | 2019-08-29 8:46 pm | Open during library hours Mearns Centre for Learning – McPherson Library Reserve Reading Room, Main Floor Like puzzles? Like music? Need a break? Join us to celebrate Science Literacy Week. In our newly renovated Reserve Reading Room, come and help us celebrate science and oceans research in Canada for Science Literacy Week 2019. Work on a 5,000-piece “Beneath the Sea” jigsaw puzzle and listen to ocean-themed LPs on our listening station. [https://www.uvic.ca/library/home/home/news/current/science\_literacy\_week\_2019.php](https://www.uvic.ca/library/home/home/news/current/science_literacy_week_2019.php) |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 441004817 | 🔬 Panel Discussion focusing on the Salish Sea: The Living Lab Project & Eco-Cultural Knowledges; Experiencing Ocean Data through Interactive Art | 2019-09-16 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-16 | 2:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-08-29 8:53 pm | Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library, Room 129 **Guest Speakers:** **Dr. Nick Claxton** \[UVic School of Child & Youth Care\] and **Dr. John Taylor** \[UVic Department of Biology\]: Presentation Title\[s\]: *The Living Lab Project: Connecting eco-cultural restoration, science education, and indigenous knowledge* **Colton Hash:** \[Ocean Networks Canada – 2018 Artist-in-Residence & UVic Alumnus – Visual Arts & Computer Science\]: Presentation Title: *Experiencing Ocean Data Through Interactive Art* Focusing on the Salish Sea, Dr. Nick Claxton and Dr. John Taylor will present their work as part of the NSERC grant funded [Living Lab Project](https://livinglabproject.ca/home/livinglabproject/), designed to revitalize Indigenous knowledges through community-based and land-based research and education. Nick’s work centres on the restoration of the SX̱OLE (reef net fishery). John’s work on the NSERC grant funded [Living Lab Project](https://livinglabproject.ca/home/livinglabproject/) engages the Songhees youth through various **STEM training activities**, in school and on the land/water, such as water quality testing, invertebrate and zooplankton diversity, willow silviculture, and ocean plastics surveys, and language revitalization. Colton Hash recently completed a five-month residency consulting with Ocean Networks Canada scientists and data specialists to create artistic visualizations from ocean data. Colton will share his perspectives on story telling through data visualization and showcase selected works such as *Acoustic Turbulence*, an interactive work of art that visualizes marine noise pollution generated from freight vessels traversing through the Salish Sea. [https://www.uvic.ca/library/home/home/news/current/science\_literacy\_week\_2019.php](https://www.uvic.ca/library/home/home/news/current/science_literacy_week_2019.php) |
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| 391968188 | DIY: how to repair your outdoor gear | 2019-09-16 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-16 | 6:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Monthly on the 3rd Monday until November 26, 2019 | 2019-11-26 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191126T075959Z;BYDAY=3MO | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 10:00 pm | 2019-07-02 10:01 pm | Once you learn these simple fixes, you’ll have the skills to repair the most common things that go wrong with outdoor gear. From fixing a broken tent pole to unsticking a zipper, these handy tips could save your next trip. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - How to repair tent pole elastic cords - How to repair broken tent poles - How to fix zippers (stuck, separated and broken zippers) - How to fix a hole in a sleeping pad - Tips to clean and waterproof your gear ## Important notes We’ll provide all the demo gear and know-how, but we won’t be repairing your gear during this clinic. You’ll learn the skills to fix your own gear at home. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/event/256071/diy-how-to-repair-your-outdoor-gear-sep16> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||
| 448692183 | VEC Workparty! | 2019-09-16 | 6:00 pm | 2019-09-16 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 10:24 am | Join us again for some fun and pitch in on the work that is transforming this space! We be at it from 6pm to 10pm, and will have tasks to suit many interests and skill levels - pick up a paintbrush, screwdriver, hammer, or a coffee/pint, and help make this place smell, look, and sound better. We'll have a drink on the house for all those pitching in. \------------------ SOME THINGS WE'RE HOPING TO ACCOMPLISH \- prepping and painting various surfaces \- reno tasks behind the bar \- deep cleaning \- a never-ending list of more things that will improve this non-profit venue and community space \------------------ For questions regarding accessibility, please contact VictoriaEventCentre@gmail.com \------------------ Cover photo credit: Alyce Photography \-------------------- Thanks, we look forward to seeing you there! |
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| 438533271 | Womxn's Pinball League & Tournaments | 2019-09-16 | 6:45 pm | 2019-09-16 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-27 4:21 pm | After our sizzlin' summer start up, we're going full steam ahead with Womxn's IFPA Sanctioned LEAGUES! Starting on September 16th, we will have the first IFPA Sanctioned Womxn's League night of the season! Be sure to come check in at 6:45PM to secure a spot as game play begins at 7PM sharp! Two dates in September, the 11th and 25th, will be registered as IFPA Sanctioned 3 Strike Tournaments. Again, with a 6:45PM registration time and 7:00PM start. \*\*PLEASE NOTE THESE TWO DATES WILL BE MIXED GENDER\*\* All of these dates coincide perfectly with our current [\#13gamesfor13weeks](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/13gamesfor13weeks)! We have 6 more brand new pinball machines hitting our floor (2 of them in September!), with the final release lining up on November 15th, which is our one year anniversary - so you know it's gonna be big! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2170286459931476/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 441897567 | Maiden | 2019-09-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-16 | 8:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:05 pm | "A CROWD-PLEASER LIKELY TO LEAVE AUDIENCES CHEERING!" --The Hollywood Reporter The story of how Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook in charter boats, became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World in 1989. Tracy's inspirational dream was opposed on all sides: her male competitors thought an all-women crew would never make it, the chauvinistic yachting press took bets on her failure, and sponsors rejected her. But Tracy refused to give up: she remortgaged her home and bought a secondhand boat, putting everything on the line to ensure the team made it to the start line. “A ROUSING, REAL-LIFE, FEMINIST ADVENTURE TALE!” --Hollywood Reporter “Tautly edited and unfussily directed, it's a knuckle-whitening tale of courage and grit.” --Time Out London “An incredible story.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449682957 | 🏒 Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Pre Season Game | 2019-09-16 | 7:05 pm | 2019-09-16 | 10:05 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:52 am | The [GSL Group](https://www.facebook.com/GSL-Group-996586283727864/), developer and operator of [Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre](https://www.facebook.com/saveonfoodsmemorialcentre/), is pleased to announce the [Vancouver Canucks](https://www.facebook.com/Canucks/) vs. [Calgary Flames](https://www.facebook.com/NHLFlames/) NHL Pre-Season game to be held in Victoria, BC on September 16th. PRE-BUY OPPORTUNITY: Fans who are interested in purchasing their tickets prior to the August 7th on-sale should visit [bit.ly/2NIpu72](https://bit.ly/2NIpu72) for information on how to qualify to pre-buy tickets. This marks the second consecutive year that the Canucks have chosen a GSL owned and operated facility after last year’s successful pre-season game at Prospera Place in Kelowna, BC. The Canucks will also host their 2019 Training Camp, presented by TD at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre from September 13-15. A complete schedule of the training camp, including ice times and player information will be provided once confirmed, closer to the start of camp. Vancouver’s training camp will mark the club’s second visit to Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre as the arena hosted the team’s intra-squad game in September of 2007. $44-$63.50 [https://selectyourtickets.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=V0916&linkID=rgp&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=](https://selectyourtickets.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=V0916&linkID=rgp&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 421565821 | Victoria Storytellers' Guild: Stories at Fern | 2019-09-16 | 7:15 pm | 2019-09-16 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly on the 3rd Monday until May 19, 2020 | 2020-05-19 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200519T065959Z;BYDAY=3MO | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-08 6:45 am | 2020-01-05 12:16 pm | All are welcome to come and enjoy stories told live. Tea and cookies are served at the break. **Stories at Fern** meetings take place at 1831 Fern Street. Doors open at 7:15pm and telling begins at 7:30. - September through May we meet on the *third* Monday of the month. - In December and June we meet on the *second* Monday. - There are *no meetings* in July and August. These meetings are open to all (Admission $5; students $3). We share stories and welcome new members. <http://www.victoriastorytellers.org/stories-at-fern/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 441897568 | Maiden | 2019-09-16 | 9:00 pm | 2019-09-16 | 10:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:05 pm | "A CROWD-PLEASER LIKELY TO LEAVE AUDIENCES CHEERING!" --The Hollywood Reporter The story of how Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook in charter boats, became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World in 1989. Tracy's inspirational dream was opposed on all sides: her male competitors thought an all-women crew would never make it, the chauvinistic yachting press took bets on her failure, and sponsors rejected her. But Tracy refused to give up: she remortgaged her home and bought a secondhand boat, putting everything on the line to ensure the team made it to the start line. “A ROUSING, REAL-LIFE, FEMINIST ADVENTURE TALE!” --Hollywood Reporter “Tautly edited and unfussily directed, it's a knuckle-whitening tale of courage and grit.” --Time Out London “An incredible story.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 364524182 | Mayor's Community Drop-In | 2019-09-17 | 11:30 am | 2019-09-17 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Every 14 days until December 11, 2019 | 2019-12-10 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=14;UNTIL=20191211T075959Z | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:03 pm | 2019-12-02 6:27 pm | Join us for Mayor’s Community Drop-In. Mayor Lisa Helps welcomes members of the public to have the opportunity to drop in to see her, meet others, engage in conversation, share thoughts, ideas and concerns, and to build community and a sense of belonging. For more information on the format and a schedule of upcoming dates, click [here](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/mayor-lisa-helps/mayors-community-drop-in.html). |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 441003039 | 🔬 Scanning Transmission Electron Holography Microscope Display: Taking a Closer Look with Dr. Elaine Humphrey | 2019-09-17 | 12:30 pm | 2019-09-17 | 2:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-08-29 8:52 pm | Mearns Centre for Learning – McPherson Library Foyer, Main Floor When you use a microscope, you open up a whole different world within our world. Come and see if you can tell Bermuda sand from Hawaiian sand, from Bamfield sand. Plankton are a bunch of alien life forms good for science fiction but you need a microscope to look at them. Come and learn how to turn your smart phone into a microscope. Check out microplastics in beach sand. Dr. Elaine Humphrey was recently recognized as a Fellow of the Microscopy Society of America in 2018 for her contributions to the advancement of the field of microscopy and micro-analysis over the past 34 years. She is currently the laboratory manager at the Advanced Microscopy Facility at the University of Victoria. [https://www.uvic.ca/library/home/home/news/current/science\_literacy\_week\_2019.php](https://www.uvic.ca/library/home/home/news/current/science_literacy_week_2019.php) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 461242119 | 🚼 Drop-In: New Babies (birth to 4 months) | 2019-09-17 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-17 | 2:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Tuesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-17 10:31 pm | 2019-09-17 10:34 pm |  **We believe in facilitating the meeting of parents and their babies in diverse and comfortable groups to share their experiences.** Within our postnatal baby groups, all parents, parents-to-be and babies are welcome: mothers and fathers, breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, first-time and experienced parents, biological and adoptive parents. Grandparents and aunts and uncles are welcome too! We have a group for everyone, from pregnancy to toddler-ville. The drop-in fee for each meeting is only $3! **New Baby Group** **Tuesday Afternoons - 1:00pm to 2:30pm** A chance to meet other new parents and discuss the challenges of parenting a newborn. Our usual topics in this group are feeding, diapering, comforting and the changes we are experiencing in ourselves.[](https://www.motheringtouch.ca/groups/group-pregnancy-happy-hour/) <https://www.motheringtouch.ca/groups/group-new-babies-birth-to-4-months/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 409825416 | Survivor Stories | 2019-09-17 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-17 | 7:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 10:14 am | Please join us for our 2019 Annual General Meeting followed by a monologue presentation performed by staff of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre. Survivor Stories chronicles the experiences of victims of sexual assault aged 101 to 15 years old, and their journeys towards healing.\* This monologue presentation strives to give voice to survivors and the work the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre alongside them to find hope and rebuild their lives after trauma. Survivor Stories demonstrates that healing is possible, wherever a person is in their journey. Following the monologue performance, the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre’s Prevention Team will present an arts-based piece about resisting gender-based violence. \*In order to protect the confidentiality of clients, the stories presented are composites of survivors we have served throughout our 36 years of service. EVENING OUTLINE (please note this timeline is subject to change) 5:00pm – 6:00pm – AGM Business, everyone welcome. NOT LIVESTREAMED 6:30 – 7:45pm – Monologue Presentation & Questions. LIVESTREAMED \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ TWO WAYS TO JOIN US! HOSTED LIVE AT SUNSET LABS!: In Victoria and want to join us in person? The live event will be held at Sunset Labs: 400 Herald Street, Victoria (behind Value Village). Get your Free Tickets here!: <https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/victoria-sexual-assault-centre-society/events/survivor-stories/> ALSO AVAILABLE VIA LIVESTREAM!: Can't join us in person? We'll be hosting a digital ticket of this event via Stream of Consciousness. Tickets & details are here!: <https://streamofconsciousness.ca/event/2020-vision-vsac/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 454172957 | The Art of Racing in the Rain | 2019-09-17 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-17 | 7:20 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 20, 2019 | 2019-09-20 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190920T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-11 8:16 am | Golden retriever Enzo (voiced by Kevin Costner) learns that the secrets of the racetrack can be a metaphor for the road of life from his owner and aspiring Formula One driver, Denny (Milo Ventimiglia, *This Is Us*). Filmed almost exclusively in Vancouver between April and July 2018. “…one of the greatest feel-good endings of all time.” **Tara McNamara, *Common Sense Media*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-farewell/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/racing-in-the-rain/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 412128475 | Cafe Scientifique: Robots Observing Ocean Climate Change | 2019-09-17 | 6:30 pm | 2019-09-17 | 8:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-27 9:15 am | [Reservations open on Monday, 19 August](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cafe-scientifique-robots-observing-ocean-climate-change-tickets-65747910771). As part of [**Science Literacy Week**](http://www.scienceliteracy.ca/), join us to hear Dr. Roberta Hamme from the School of Earth and Ocean Science talk about ***Robots Observing Ocean Climate Change*** ***We are excited to host this Cafe Scientifique will be hosted in collaboration with the UVic Libraries!*** Doors open at 5:00 and the talk will start at 6:30 pm. Menu items available for purchase. Parking is free after 5pm in the parkade beside Hermann's. Seating is limited so please try to arrive prior to 6:30 to get a good seat. **What is a Café Scientifique?** University research has a funny habit of being hard to reach if you don't work at a university, yet research itself in all of its many forms is one of those great universal passions that appeals to and connects us all. UVic's Café Scientifique/Historique programs bridge the research-to-public gap. Hosted by a number of units across campus, these evening cafés provide insight into topics of popular interest that appeal to the lover of knowledge in all of us. They are also a fantastic opportunity to meet local researchers and discuss some of the most interesting and sometimes contentious research underway in Canada. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 441897569 | Latin American and Spanish Film Week: Megalodemocrat | 2019-09-17 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-17 | 8:34 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:10 pm | The Hispanic Film Society of Victoria presents THE 10th LATIN AMERICAN AND SPANISH FILM WEEK! Regular Cinecenta prices apply. Cinecenta passes accepted but not Cinecenta comp tickets. No advance tickets. Box office opens 40 minutes before each show. The Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer is one of the most acclaimed creators working today in the visual arts. Shot over 10 years in 30 cities around the world, including Mexico City, Vancouver and New York,Megalodemocrat provides intimate access to his large-scale interactive installations. It follows Lozano Hemmer’s breakout career producing large-scale works that entice an increasingly isolated public into transforming their cities and reconnecting with one another. For more information, please visit [hispfilmvic.ca.](https://www.hispfilmvic.ca/) The 10th Film Week is sponsored by the Departments of Hispanic and Italian Studies, Art History and Visual Studies, and Gender Studies, the Center for Global Studies, the Division of Continuing Studies, the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences and Fine Arts, the School of Environmental Studies, and Latin American Studies at the University of Victoria. We acknowledge the generous support of the CRD Arts Commission as well as BC Arts Council. CFUV is the media sponsor. Support is also provided by Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 457864921 | Knock Down the House: A Panel and Movie Showing | 2019-09-17 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-17 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-14 9:00 pm | Join us for a movie night and discussion about women in politics here in the Capital Regional District on Tuesday, September 17 at the Watershed Victoria. Together Victoria welcomes two incredible panelists, Councillor Sarah Potts and Tiffany Joseph, for a discussion about their experiences running for election, sitting on council and everything in between. We are so excited and proud to have these two amazing community activists share their stories at this event! Following a brief panel discussion, we will show the documentary “Knock Down the House”, which follows progressive Democrats Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amy Vilela, Cori Bush, and Paula Jean Swearengin who decided to run for Congress in the 2018 United States midterm elections. Entry by donation - no one turned away for lack of funds. Fresh popped popcorn, bags of candy and light beverages will be available for purchase! This is a family friendly event and children are welcome to attend. Please avoid wearing scents! This event is taking place on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, specifically the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. Accessibility notes: There is an elevator available for use to get to the 5th floor and there are automatic doors to get into the room. There are two steps going down to get to the elevator, with handrails and a wheelchair lift. We will station someone there before and after the event to provide assistance in getting down these steps or using the lift. There is an accessible, gender neutral washroom on the first floor. This bathroom does not have automatic doors, but there is an access button that will open the doors. We will also have someone available upon request throughout the event if assistance is needed in accessing the elevator or washroom. There will be a few chair options available: 2 cushioned armchairs with high backs, plastic chairs on wheels, a few couches, and round ottomans. English subtitles will be available for the movie showing. If you have any questions about accessibility or would like any other details shared, please let us know through Facebook messenger or at togethervictoria@gmail.com. To see blueprints and pictures of the Design Space, you can visit: <https://watershedcoworking.com/victoria/rental-info/>. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 409800532 | Zero Waste Living Workshop | 2019-09-17 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-17 | 8:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 9:44 am | Join Leanne from Organic Bags Canada for a FREE, positive, engaging workshop for all individuals to discover and adopt the zero waste lifestyle. Easy steps will be presented for those just starting the journey and others wanting to further their skills. You will discuss several resources and explore cost-effective ways to eliminate plastic and disposable items inside and outside of the home, while sharing knowledge and tips from individual experiences. Bring a friend or family member and all of your questions. Register by phone (250-412-8500), [online](http://www.esquimalt.ca/registration), or in person at the Recereation Centre Front Desk (527 Fraser Street). |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 415445071 | The Children | 2019-09-17 | 7:30 pm | 2019-09-17 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until October 14, 2019 | 2019-10-14 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191014T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:11 pm | 2019-07-31 3:18 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||
| 454169079 | Becoming Nobody | 2019-09-17 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-17 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 20, 2019 | 2019-09-20 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190920T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-11 8:11 am | 2019-09-11 8:12 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE Ram Dass wants you to become a nobody. Through transcendental meditation, clinical psychology, and the inner seeking of truth, Dr. Richard Alpert a.k.a., Ram Dass, shares how he has spent his life devoted to achieving spiritual abundance. Director Jamie Catto first met Ram Dass when he was 25 at a yoga retreat in 1994, becoming a lifelong follower ever since. “The life experiences that have freed him from the attachments of his ‘somebody-ness’ have transformed him into the radiant soul who now inspires a new generation.” *VIMOOZ* 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/becoming-nobody/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 441897570 | Latin American and Spanish Film Week: Megalodemocrat | 2019-09-17 | 9:00 pm | 2019-09-17 | 10:34 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:11 pm | The Hispanic Film Society of Victoria presents THE 10th LATIN AMERICAN AND SPANISH FILM WEEK! Regular Cinecenta prices apply. Cinecenta passes accepted but not Cinecenta comp tickets. No advance tickets. Box office opens 40 minutes before each show. The Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer is one of the most acclaimed creators working today in the visual arts. Shot over 10 years in 30 cities around the world, including Mexico City, Vancouver and New York,Megalodemocrat provides intimate access to his large-scale interactive installations. It follows Lozano Hemmer’s breakout career producing large-scale works that entice an increasingly isolated public into transforming their cities and reconnecting with one another. For more information, please visit [hispfilmvic.ca](https://www.hispfilmvic.ca/). The 10th Film Week is sponsored by the Departments of Hispanic and Italian Studies, Art History and Visual Studies, and Gender Studies, the Center for Global Studies, the Division of Continuing Studies, the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences and Fine Arts, the School of Environmental Studies, and Latin American Studies at the University of Victoria. We acknowledge the generous support of the CRD Arts Commission as well as BC Arts Council. CFUV is the media sponsor. Support is also provided by Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 441000205 | 🔬 Low Tide LIVE: Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre Live-Streamed Beach Field Trip | 2019-09-18 | 9:00 am | 2019-09-18 | 10:00 am | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-29 8:49 pm | 2019-08-29 8:50 pm | Mearns Centre for Learning – McPherson Library Digital Scholarship Commons, 3rd floor A live-streamed presentation from one of BC's remote coastal beaches during the spectacular phenomenon of low tide. Watch as naturalists from the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre and youth from the Barkley Sound area join forces to introduce you to the strange, spineless creatures who make their homes in the intertidal zone. Audience members are encouraged to submit questions via Twitter ([@BamfieldMSC](https://twitter.com/BamfieldMSC)), and our naturalists will respond as appropriate throughout the live broadcast. [https://www.uvic.ca/library/home/home/news/current/science\_literacy\_week\_2019.php](https://www.uvic.ca/library/home/home/news/current/science_literacy_week_2019.php) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 449961053 | ☕ Stories We See: Art Conversations Looking, Chatting and Coffee Part II | 2019-09-18 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-18 | 11:30 am | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Wednesday until October 17, 2019 | 2019-10-16 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191017T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 6:15 pm | Discover artwork from the collection of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Enjoy a lively, informal conversation with an art educator and a hands-on activity. An art program in collaboration with the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and Berwick House (Gordon Head). Wednesdays, 10 am - 11:30 am September 18, 25 October 2, 9, 16 Location: Berwick House Theatre (Gordon Head) Address**:** 4062 Shelbourne St, Victoria Fee: $25 for the five sessions. Attendance at all sessions not required although no discount for non-attendance. Stay tuned for registration details. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stories-we-see-art-conversations-looking-chatting-and-coffee-part-ii-tickets-70048927227> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 425943580 | 💼 Victoria Job Fair | 2019-09-18 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-18 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-08-13 3:11 pm | **Looking for Work? New Career?, Immediate Hiring? Direct Interview?** **DO NOT MISS THE VICTORIA JOB FAIR:** **TIME:** 1:00PM TO 3:00PM **HOTEL:** Parkside Hotel **ADDRESS:** 810 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 5B1 **MEET FACE TO FACE WITH HIRING COMPANIES IN VICTORIA** Recruiters, HR Managers, Hiring Companies, Associations, Employment Agencies. **FREE ADMISSION FOR JOB SEEKERS** ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED, [CLICK HERE TO REGISTER](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-victoria-job-fair-march-20th-2019-tickets-37032281551) **SUBMIT YOUR RESUME FOR EMPLOYERS** Employers might contact you before the Job Fair. [UPLOAD RESUME HERE](https://recruit.zohopublic.com/recruit/Portal.na?iframe=false&digest=FnGv50x*k*vdt3ETSpSRNu6HQO4EwoI1z3Lp05VEtbM-) HUNDREDS OF DAILY JOB POSTINGS - [CLICK HERE TO APPLY TODAY](https://www.jobscanada.work/jobs/) **EMPLOYER REGISTRATION CLICK [HERE](http://www.jobscanadafair.com/v/vspfiles/downloadables/Jobs%20Canada%20Registration%20Form%20%202017.pdf)** EMPLOYER SOLICITATION IS NOT ALLOWED AT THE JOB FAIR. **PAST LIST OF EXHIBITORS [HERE](http://www.jobscanadafair.com/Victoria-Job-Fair-List-of-Exhibitors-s/1554.htm)** The Final List of Exhibitors will be posted HERE one week prior the Job Fair. Please Bookmark our [website](https://www.jobscanadafair.com/) for Job Fair update and cancellation notice. Follow Us on Social Medias to stay current with latest updates |
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| 415448650 | The Children | 2019-09-18 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-18 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday until October 10, 2019 | 2019-10-09 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191010T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:17 pm | 2019-07-31 3:17 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 461243644 | 🚼 Drop-In: Older Babies (4-9 months) | 2019-09-18 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-18 | 2:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-17 10:33 pm | 2019-09-17 10:34 pm |  **We believe in facilitating the meeting of parents and their babies in diverse and comfortable groups to share their experiences.** Within our postnatal baby groups, all parents, parents-to-be and babies are welcome: breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, first-time and experienced parents, biological and adoptive parents. Grandparents and aunts and uncles are welcome too! We have a group for everyone, from pregnancy to toddler-ville. The drop-in fee for each meeting is only $3! **Older Babies (4-9 months)** **Wednesday afternoons, 1:00pm to 2:30pm** In this group, we move on past the survival mode of the first few months. We talk about playing with and teaching our babies, creating a routine, sleep and introducing solid foods. [](https://www.motheringtouch.ca/groups/group-new-babies-birth-to-4-months/) <https://www.motheringtouch.ca/groups/group-older-babies-4-9-months/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 433765706 | 📚 Steven Price: Lampedusa | 2019-09-18 | 6:30 pm | 2019-09-18 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-22 4:25 pm | 2019-08-22 4:32 pm | **Free to attend.** Doors open at 6:30pm. Victoria’s [Steven Price](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=steven+price&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) catapulted into fame with his sprawling novel [*By Gaslight*](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.reports.iv&eisbn=ssARrWrToAYk4WAejFvtPA), which remains one of our bestselling titles in fiction. Now, with [***Lampedusa***](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.reports.iv&eisbn=ssARrWrToAbOSPUKAQ8uGA), he sets his sights even higher, bringing to life a glittering 1950s Sicily through the eyes of Prince Giuseppe Tomasi Di Lampedusa, author of [*The Leopard*](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qs=9780375714795). In the tradition of Michael Cunningham’s *The Hours*, ***Lampedusa*** explores the nature of art through the struggles of a real artist, fleshing out fact with exquisite fiction as moving as it is ambitious. Don’t miss one of the season’s most-anticipated book launches. <https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.calevents> |
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| 441897571 | Latin American and Spanish Film Week: The Heiresses (Las herederas) | 2019-09-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-18 | 8:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:10 pm | The Hispanic Film Society of Victoria presents THE 10th LATIN AMERICAN AND SPANISH FILM WEEK! Regular Cinecenta prices apply. Cinecenta passes accepted but not Cinecenta comp tickets. No advance tickets. Box office opens 40 minutes before each show. Chela and Chiquita live in Asunción, Paraguay, and have been together for over 30 years. When, due to her debts, Chiquita is imprisoned on fraud charges, Chela is forced to face a new reality. Driving for the first time in years, she begins to provide a local taxi service to a group of elderly wealthy ladies. She settles into her new life and encounters the much younger Angy, forging an invigorating new connection. She finally begins to break out of her shell and engage with the world, embarking on her own personal, intimate revolution. The Heiresseswas selected to compete for the Golden Bear in the main competition section at the 2018Berlin International Film Festival, where Ana Brun won the Silver Bear for Best Actress. For more information, please visit [hispfilmvic.ca](https://www.hispfilmvic.ca/). The 10th Film Week is sponsored by the Departments of Hispanic and Italian Studies, Art History and Visual Studies, and Gender Studies, the Center for Global Studies, the Division of Continuing Studies, the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences and Fine Arts, the School of Environmental Studies, and Latin American Studies at the University of Victoria. We acknowledge the generous support of the CRD Arts Commission as well as BC Arts Council. CFUV is the media sponsor. Support is also provided by Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 446905859 | Capitol 6 Indie Film Series #23: Them That Follow | 2019-09-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-18 | 8:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-04 8:22 pm | Indie Film Series @ Capitol 6 #23: Snake handlers are spiritual renegades belonging to an obscure, but growing, sect of American Pentecostalism: part of a century-old tradition of worshipping with venomous snakes during church services. Seeing themselves as the vanguards of salvation in a morally bankrupt world, these fundamentalists put their lives on the line — each and every week — to prove themselves before God. "Them That Follow" is a dramatic thriller that explores this dangerous and unseen way of life, deep in the wilds of Appalachia, telling the story of a pastor’s daughter who holds a secret that threatens to tear her father’s church apart. $13.50 <http://www.capitol6.ca/> |
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| 462137883 | 📣 Double Trouble: sub.Media Film Night | 2019-09-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-18 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 4:28 pm | 2019-09-18 4:55 pm | As a Prelude to the Victoria Anarchist Bookfair, which is happening this September 21 & 22, at Fernwood Comunity Centre, 1240 Gladstone Ave, we are hosting a series of events at Camas Books as part of our "Festival of Anarchy." For more information about the bookfair, please visit [http://victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca](http://victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca/) Double Trouble! sub.Media Film Night Victoria Anarchist Bookfair Collective member Nathan Moss is back with the second annual ”Double Trouble Movie Night” to start the Festival of Anarchy. Produced by Sub-Media as part of its popular “Trouble” series Episode #20 “Inside-Out” & Episode #21 “Land and Freedom” will be our feature films. Episode 20 trailer: <https://sub.media/video/inside-out-against-prison-society-trailer/> Episode 21 trailer: <https://sub.media/video/trouble-21-land-and-freedom-trailer/> After each movie audience members are encouraged to join lively and open discussions about the films. Solidarity & Accessibility Statements We would like to acknowledge we are occupying unceded Lekwungen territories, not far from the W̱SÁNEĆ lands to the North. We also acknowledge that decolonization is an ongoing project that demands the dismantling of the nation state. As such, it is imperative to support efforts to restore Indigenous sovereignty and self-governance through anti-colonial activism. Camas Books is wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom, which is gender inclusive. The Infoshop can be visited by traveling on either the #6 or the #4 buses. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 456847722 | 🛐 The Latest on Israel Today | 2019-09-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-18 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-13 5:12 pm |  *Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 7 pm —* Congregation Emanu-El Adult Education Team invites you to join them on Wednesday, September 18 at 7 pm for a presentation by **Dr. Francis Landy** on “The Latest on Israel Today”. Admission is by donation; refreshments will be served. In May 2019, Emanu-El member and Torah reader **Francis Landy,** took part in a study tour in Israel organized by the New Israel Fund, which gives grants to about 70 Israeli human rights and civil society organizations. Francis’ group had the opportunity to speak to and go on tours with representatives of 11 or 12 of the sponsored agencies. The overwhelming impression was of the urgency and intensity of the problems facing Israel, and the many wonderful people and groups who are working together to make Israel a more hopeful and more sustainable society, across its many political and cultural divisions. Highlights included a visit to Givat Haviva which has an arts centre and a centre for Arab-Jewish education, an afternoon spent with Segal from the African Migrants’ hotline centre, wandering around South Tel Aviv, and a day in Jaffa with Re’ut, an Arab-Jewish youth cooperation network. And, of course, the food! <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2019/09/04/the-latest-on-israel-today/> **** **Francis Landy** is a biblical scholar who has recently made his home in Victoria, after a career of over thirty years at the University of Alberta. He has published a number of books and many articles, and is a specialist in the poetry of the Hebrew Bible. He is a member of Congregation Emanu-El synagogue. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 448698228 | Nerd Nite | 2019-09-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-18 | 10:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 10:27 am | 2019-09-06 10:27 am | Nerd Nite Victoria is back after the summer break! Join us for another exciting evening where enthusiasts talk about their passion in the company of beer in an informal atmosphere. Our audience consists of anyone who is interested in science, geeky subjects and other passions. Our talks this month: – Ed Douglas – “The Why, What and How of movie-making” – Erin McGuire – “Games night in Valhalla: the archaeology of Viking games” – Glen Harriet – “Taking the twinkle out of starlight” Entrance fee $5 (students, door only), $10 (regular), donations encouraged (\*). Doors open at 7.00 PM, opening at 7.30 PM. Everyone (19+) is welcome! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nerd-nite-victoria-september-2019-tickets-71650499573> \* This is a non-profit event. All income from the entrance fee goes to the rent of the venue and organizational costs. Accessibility: – The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. – More detailed venue accessibility info is available at <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> – Washrooms are for all genders. Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 441897572 | Latin American and Spanish Film Week: The Heiresses (Las herederas) | 2019-09-18 | 9:00 pm | 2019-09-18 | 10:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:10 pm | The Hispanic Film Society of Victoria presents THE 10th LATIN AMERICAN AND SPANISH FILM WEEK! Regular Cinecenta prices apply. Cinecenta passes accepted but not Cinecenta comp tickets. No advance tickets. Box office opens 40 minutes before each show. Chela and Chiquita live in Asunción, Paraguay, and have been together for over 30 years. When, due to her debts, Chiquita is imprisoned on fraud charges, Chela is forced to face a new reality. Driving for the first time in years, she begins to provide a local taxi service to a group of elderly wealthy ladies. She settles into her new life and encounters the much younger Angy, forging an invigorating new connection. She finally begins to break out of her shell and engage with the world, embarking on her own personal, intimate revolution. The Heiresseswas selected to compete for the Golden Bear in the main competition section at the 2018Berlin International Film Festival, where Ana Brun won the Silver Bear for Best Actress. For more information, please visit [hispfilmvic.ca](https://www.hispfilmvic.ca/) The 10th Film Week is sponsored by the Departments of Hispanic and Italian Studies, Art History and Visual Studies, and Gender Studies, the Center for Global Studies, the Division of Continuing Studies, the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences and Fine Arts, the School of Environmental Studies, and Latin American Studies at the University of Victoria. We acknowledge the generous support of the CRD Arts Commission as well as BC Arts Council. CFUV is the media sponsor. Support is also provided by Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 461244111 | 🚼 Drop-In: Mobile Babies & Toddlers (9 months and up) | 2019-09-19 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-19 | 2:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-17 10:34 pm | 2019-09-17 10:35 pm |  **We believe in facilitating the meeting of parents and their babies in diverse and comfortable groups to share their experiences.** Within our postnatal baby groups, all parents, parents-to-be and babies are welcome: breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, first-time and experienced parents, biological and adoptive parents. Grandparents and aunts and uncles are welcome too! We have a group for everyone, from pregnancy to toddler-ville. The drop-in fee for each meeting is only $2! **Mobile Babies & Toddlers (9 months and up)** **Thursday Afternoons - 1:00pm to 2:30pm** For mobile, exploring babies and toddlers. We talk about learning, eating, sleeping and how to have fun with our children.[](https://www.motheringtouch.ca/groups/group-new-babies-birth-to-4-months/) <https://www.motheringtouch.ca/groups/group-mobile-babies-toddlers-9-months-and-up/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 440988136 | 🔬 Sea Monsters: Exploring Sea Life in Special Collections and University Archives | 2019-09-19 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-19 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-29 8:42 pm | 2019-08-29 8:45 pm | How have people depicted the fantastical creatures living within the oceans depths? Explore marine life through rare and unique materials from Special Collections and University Archives. On Thursday September 19, visit a pop-up display at the entrance to the Mearns Centre for Learning – McPherson Library to discover more about sea life as imagined over time. Location: Mearns Centre for Learning. Lobby Display, Main Floor The UVic Libraries, in collaboration with Ocean Networks Canada, Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, Café Scientifique and participating researchers from across campus, presents a 2019 Science Literacy Week program of events highlighting ocean science research. Science Literacy Week is a national week-long celebration of science-based activities that highlights outstanding scientists and science communicators from coast-to-coast. [https://www.uvic.ca/library/home/home/news/current/science\_literacy\_week\_2019.php](https://www.uvic.ca/library/home/home/news/current/science_literacy_week_2019.php) |
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| 438537417 | Beyond the Publication – Alternative Impacts of Scientific Research | 2019-09-19 | 3:00 pm | 2019-09-19 | 4:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-27 4:30 pm | 2019-08-27 4:33 pm | **Interested in the big picture of scientific research? Learn how B.C. scientists are sharing their research beyond the publication.** ## About this Event As part of our annual [**Science Literacy Week**](https://events.uvic.ca/library/view/all/tags/science%20literacy%20week) events, University of Victoria Libraries are hosting a panel discussion to highlight alternative outputs and impacts of scientific research. This event will bring together students, researchers, policy wonks, and community members interested in a range of topics: ***Open Science****,* ***Science Outreach****,* ***Science Policy****, and* ***Citizen Science****.* <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-publication-alternative-impacts-of-scientific-research-tickets-70652055199>*[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-publication-alternative-impacts-of-scientific-research-tickets-70652055199)* **Meet our Panelists:** - **Tom Gleeson**, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering; - **Lucas Harris**, Senior Policy Analyst, BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy - **Meghan Tomlin**, Metadata Specialist, and **Chantel Ridsdale**, Data Steward, Observatory Operations, Ocean Networks Canada - **William Halliday**, PhD, Associate Conservation Scientist, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, Postdoc Fellow, Department of Biology, University of Victoria *Calling all grad students!... Join us after our panel for the library's annual* [***Grad Mixer***](https://events.uvic.ca/library/view/event/event_id/44533) *(4:30 - 6:30 pm). Mingle with colleagues from other departments while enjoying free food and cash bar.*[ ***Registration required***](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/science-literacy-week-graduate-student-mixer-tickets-68553775187) *(first 100 to register get a free drink ticket!)* # -- **About Science Literacy Week** The UVic Libraries, in collaboration with Ocean Networks Canada, Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, Café Scientifique and participating researchers from across campus, presents a 2019 Science Literacy Week program of events highlighting ocean science research. Science Literacy Week is a national week-long celebration of science-based activities that highlights outstanding scientists and science communicators from coast-to-coast.  |
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| 456838337 | Theatre SKAM Annual General Meeting | 2019-09-19 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-19 | 6:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-13 4:55 pm | Theatre SKAM's Annual General Meeting is known to take approximately six minutes at the end of which we continue on to eat pizza and drink beer (or Phillips Soda)! At 6pm the meeting will formally disperse, and our Board will reconvene privately downstairs. Attendees to the meeting are informally invited to then head over to our friends at the Belfry Theatre as they open *The Children.* Come chat about our year, consider joining our board of directors, have an after work refreshment, and get ready for SKAM's 2019/20 year! <http://www.skam.ca/> |
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| 409890887 | Victoria International Wine Festival 2019 | 2019-09-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-19 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 12:12 pm | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is a city surrounded by natural beauty, blessed with a Mediterranean climate, coloured with gardens and home to a lively and affluent population. For the last five years the city has been without a dedicated wine festival. The Victoria Wine Festival looks to fill this glaring omission. In September the Victoria Wine Festival will takes place showcasing some of the best international wines. This festival is directed at building the knowledge of the average wine consumer, and demonstrating new wines and acknowledging beloved wine standards to veteran consumers. **LOCATION: [THE PARKSIDE HOTEL AND SPA ](http://www.parksidevictoria.com/)** **DATE: SEPTEMBER 19TH - 21ST 2019** **$40-$200** **TICKETS ARE ALLOCATED BY TASTING SESSION (UNLESS YOU ARE A SUPER PASS HOLDER)** **TICKET TYPES** - TASTING TICKET - GAINS YOU ACCESS TO THE TASTING SESSION FOR THE TIME YOU PURCHASE - SEMINAR TICKET - GAINS YOU ACCESS TO THE SEMINAR YOU PICK (DOES NOT INCLUDE A TASTING SESSION) - SUPER PASS - GIVES YOU ACCESS TO ALL TASTING SESSIONS AND TWO SEMINARS AND INCLUDES VIP ENTRY **TASTING SESSION TIMES:** Friday, September 20th - Evening Session 1: 7:00pm - 9:30pm Saturday, September 21st - Afternoon Session: 3:00pm - 5:30pm - Evening Session 2: 7:00pm - 9:30pm **What do you get for the price of the ticket?** Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a wine glass and a brochure. You will walk around the beautiful venue sampling wine at your leisure while learning about it from experts. The festival hosts over 300 wines from around the world to sample. Have a question about wine? Visit one of our many wondering sommeliers to guide you through the vast selection. All wine samples are included in the price of the ticket. The festival will have small nibbles of food but is focused on the wine. Please eat prior to coming to the festival. Tickets and more information: <http://vicwf.com/> or <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-international-wine-festival-2019-tickets-53119180900> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100), Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 441897573 | Latin American and Spanish Film Week: Journey to the fumigated towns (Viaje a los pueblos fumigados) | 2019-09-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-19 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:13 pm | The Hispanic Film Society of Victoria presents THE 10th LATIN AMERICAN AND SPANISH FILM WEEK! Regular Cinecenta prices apply. Cinecenta passes accepted but not Cinecenta comp tickets. No advance tickets. Box office opens 40 minutes before each show. Solanas’ film opens with a series of startling images: forests being cleared, communities displaced, herbicides used with no control… A poignant documentary by one of the most important Latin American directors today, the film explores the ravages of agroindustry in Argentina. It is a condemnation of state-sanctioned environmental crimes committed by industrial enterprises, but it also explores ways in which we can break out of the vicious circle of a corrupt system in which consumers are deceived and regulation is eliminated. Do ecological alternatives have a chance? Stay after the show for a Q & A and conversation about agroindustry and sustainable food production with Dr. Andrew Weaver, MLA Oak Bay-Gordon Head, Councillor Nathalie Chambers (Saanich) and Prof. Jeremy L. Caradonna, Environmental Studies (UVic). For more information, please visit [hispfilmvic.ca](https://www.hispfilmvic.ca/) or click on the GO TO OFFICIAL SITE link below. The 10th Film Week is sponsored by the Departments of Hispanic and Italian Studies, Art History and Visual Studies, and Gender Studies, the Center for Global Studies, the Division of Continuing Studies, the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences and Fine Arts, the School of Environmental Studies, and Latin American Studies at the University of Victoria. We acknowledge the generous support of the CRD Arts Commission as well as BC Arts Council. CFUV is the media sponsor. Support is also provided by Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 455937693 | An evening of Japanese Noh Theatre with Hisa and Hikaru Uzawa | 2019-09-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-19 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-12 9:33 pm |  Experience an intimate glimpse into one of the world’s major performing arts traditions! One of the first women to act as a lead performer in a traditional Noh lineage, Hisa Uzawa is a prominent member of the Tessenkai branch of the Kanze School of Noh theatre in Tokyo. She has been designated as a “Living National Treasure” by the Japanese government. She and her daughter Hikaru, also an accomplished professional actor, will introduce the dynamics and techniques of the 650-year tradition that lies at the heart of the Noh theater. The Uzawas will perform climactic dance sequences and present behind-the-scenes details of chanting, choreography, elaborate costumes, and masks. Noh theatre combines music, dance, and acting in order to communicate emotions and Buddhist themes. Hosted by UVic’s Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives (CAPI) and UVic Faculty of Humanities. Doors open at 7 p.m. (general seating). Suggested donation at the door: $15 general / $10 students <https://finearts.uvic.ca/music/calendar/events/an-evening-of-japanese-noh/> |
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| 462168032 | 📣 White/Class Privilege in Solidarity: Discussion with Kevin Neish | 2019-09-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-19 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:15 pm | As a Prelude to the Victoria Anarchist Bookfair, which is happening this September 21 & 22, at Fernwood Comunity Centre, 1240 Gladstone Ave, we are hosting a series of events at Camas Books as part of our "Festival of Anarchy." For more information about the bookfair, please visit [http://victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca](http://victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca/) White/Class Privilege in Solidarity - Discussion with Kevin Neish Kevin Neish's discussion will draw from his activist experiences to explore a non-Indigenous activist's place in overseas and First Nation solidarity. Issues that may be raised include pragmatic vs unconditional solidarity; cultural imperialism; ends justifying the means; using White privilege for a good cause; and being protectors/enablers of other activists vs joining their fight. Kevin will draw inspiration from his great grand-parents’ involvement with the 1900 utopian socialist communal society in Sointula; his work as a human shield in 1989 Guatemala; his work with the International Solidarity Movement in Bethlehem and Gaza; four trips on aid flotillas to Gaza as a passenger and crew member; several trips to visit political prisoners in Colombian jails; as well some work with First Nation struggles in B.C. Kevin Neish is an international political activist, having worked in Guatemala, Colombia, Palestine and Canada as a human shield and human rights observer. Kevin Neish's blog site is kevinneish.ca. Solidarity & Accessibility Statements We would like to acknowledge we are occupying unceded Lekwungen territories, not far from the W̱SÁNEĆ lands to the North. We also acknowledge that decolonization is an ongoing project that demands the dismantling of the nation state. As such, it is imperative to support efforts to restore Indigenous sovereignty and self-governance through anti-colonial activism. Camas Books is wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom, which is gender inclusive. The Infoshop can be visited by traveling on either the #6 or the #4 buses. |
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| 441926087 | Opening Reception: Lynda Gammon | 2019-09-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-19 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:46 pm | Please join us on Thursday 19 September at 7pm for the opening reception of Lynda Gammon's Studio Practice: Meditation Practice (19 Sept - 27 Oct 2019) About the exhibition: Featuring photography and ceramic sculptures, Gammon wishes to explore the intersection of her studio practice and Buddhist meditation in this special solo exhibition presented by the Victoria Arts Council. Through the photography series, Gammon contemplates over her studio space and the activities happening within. She also practices Buddhist meditation and Ikebana (Japanese Flower Arrangement), both of which had been incorporated into her sculptural practices. About the artist: A significant area of Lynda Gammon’s artistic production over the past several decades has dealt with the subject of space/place, which she has explored through installation works employing sculptural and photographic elements. Ideas of space, and inhabitation are considered through the disciplines of sculpture, performance, assemblage, photography and collage. Her work is positioned between the flat illusionistic space of photography and the volumetric physical space of sculpture. She is interested in the differences and connections that occur when represented space (i.e., the photograph) and presented space (i.e. the sculpture) meet. Gammon, studied at The University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, \[B.A. English\] and York University \[M.F.A. 1983\]. She is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Visual Arts Department at the University of Victoria where she has worked in various capacities including teaching and administration for over thirty years. She has been the recipient of numerous BC Arts Council and Canada Council grants and is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. In 2004 Gammon established flask which is dedicated to the production and publication of books by artists and writers. She is currently a Board member of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. <https://www.vicartscouncil.ca/> |
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| 448199991 | One Wave Gathering 2019: Surfer’s Paradise: Northwest Coast Surfboard Art Show & Artist Talk | 2019-09-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-19 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 11:34 pm | ***Developed and curated by Alcheringa Gallery, and one of the first exhibitions ever of its kind, Surfer’s Paradise: Northwest Coast Surfboards***, brings together 19 Northwest Coast artists for their interventions on, and interpretations of, the surfboard. All crafted out of Vancouver Island cedar, these boards allow the artists to explore this new cedar panel ‘canvas’; their own relationship to the contemporary culture of surfing; and a connection to the ocean and land of their own territories of Canada’s west coast. These fine art surfboards will be on exhibition both at Alcheringa Gallery – on the traditional land of the Lekwungen Peoples, and at Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa – on the traditional land of the WSÁNEĆ Peoples. Learn more at: <https://www.alcheringa-gallery.com/exhibitions/surfer-s-paradise.html> | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 421126567 | 📚 Diane Pinch presents "Passion and Persistence" | 2019-09-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-19 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 5:42 pm | 2019-08-07 5:43 pm | **Free to attend | In-store | Books will be available for purchase** The Sierra Club BC is a name that has been synonymous with environmental conservatism for 50 years. Since 1969 it has seen the importance of maintaining BC's natural habitats, repairing the environment, and living in peace with it. This position at the forefront of the movement means many others have had to catch up. The club now boasts thousands of members, including volunteers and supporters who are constantly employing the clubs motto and books namesake, *Passion and Persistence,* to drive positive change in the world of environmental activism and conservatism. <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
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| 431883437 | Reframing the Face of Adventure: A Circumnavigation of Vancouver Island | 2019-09-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-19 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:17 pm | FREE EVENT - Join us for a night of stories and inspiration from the team of Seize Change, who sailed around Vancouver Island in a Catalina 27 this summer to raise awareness of marine debris. Having never sailed before this journey, the Australian couple who completed the journey have many stories to share about their 2.5 month adventure. Aside from just wanting to learn how to sail, they wished to complete the journey with a purpose, and thus with some enthusiastic Canadian friends developed the project Seize Change. Their aim is to re-frame the face of adventure, and inspire others to be stewards of the earth as they venture into the outdoors. The team of Seize Change have used this trip to raise awareness about marine debris by doing the trip without using any single-use plastics, conducting outreach events at schools and other public venues, participating in beach clean-ups, and performing data collection as citizen scientists. This important citizen science component includes collecting plastic samples for the Applied Environmental Research Laboratories (AERL) at VIU, conducting marine debris accumulation surveys for NOAA and the Rugged Coast Research Society, and reporting any marine mammal seen through the Whale Watch App. The duo will talk about how they reduce single use plastics on their sailboat, as well as how they have been doing it at home for 3 years! Check them out at [www.seize-change.org](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.seize-change.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2C1boH5vGXk0eraHgy6gW_Y6Hl2AkpG7g35YxVgWWn6jdp_acukZBfcio&h=AT3o_sqaacm3MBNUkIkmsYSy46imZk1gCnTRIDl9B2s8HmFj_-yodY7m9zJtpkDyY4SgEtIIIP0SBt7ahwXO6qkes5nkUdqA8NoXwyFcgs8aerxZYVB8TuBMcK_ioJBC) This evening we will also be joined by the [Zero Waste Emporium](https://www.zerowasteemporium.com/), who sponsored Seize Change with delicious, nutritious plastic-free food this Summer! There will be prizes and refreshments! This is a child friendly event <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/reframing-the-face-of-adventure-a-circumnavigation-of-vancouver-island-tickets-68728489763> |
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| 449647812 | Confabulation YYJ presents: Lessons Learned | 2019-09-19 | 7:30 pm | 2019-09-19 | 9:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 9:56 am | 2019-09-07 9:57 am |  LESSONS LEARNED: True stories of experiences in the classroom, or out in the world! Take a break from the rat race, sit down, and take in six true stories from the people that lived them. Their stories are inspired by the theme "Lessons Learned". Your hosts Cassandra Togneri & Carol-Lynne Michaels can't wait to see you Thursday Sept 19th! Storyteller line up will be announced soon! Doors 7pm / Show 7:30pm Tickets $10 (at the door only) Do you want to share a story this season? Let us know: submit story ideas at [confabulation.ca/tellastory](http://confabulation.ca/tellastory) What is "Confabulation"? Honest accounts told by the people that lived them—without notes, props or gimmicks. Stories, true as we can tell them. \----- ABOUT [Confabulation](https://www.facebook.com/ConfabStories/) is an all-true storytelling series that takes place monthly in Montreal, Toronto and Victoria! Learn more about us at Confabulation.ca @CONFABSTORIES \----- UNCEDED TERRITORY We gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is the traditional, unceded land of the Lekwungen speaking peoples — and the Songhees Nation and Esquimalt Nation whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. \----- ACCESSIBILITY There are three multi-user, gender-inclusive bathrooms with stalls. One bathroom has a larger stall with its own sink and a grab bar (more details in the ‘Bathrooms’ section). The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. The only way into the VEC is up 27 wood stairs, 11″ deep, 6″ high. There are wooden 2.5” handrails 38” up the wall on each side of the staircase (54” apart, so not graspable on both sides at once). See further details in ‘Getting Inside’ section) If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. More detailed venue accessibility info is available at: <http://www.victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 462139659 | 🏳️🌈 XX SW-eetheart Hustlers XX | 2019-09-19 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-19 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 4:30 pm | xx SW-eetheart Hustlers xx -Thursday, September 19th - Featuring local LGBTQ+ artists involved in the sex industry - of any and all POWERFUL vocations, operating on the unceded territory of Lekwungen-speaking, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ people. Hosted by Occult sisters Ada Rawl, & Miss Luna Lush! ♥️ Join us, for an evening of comradery, honesty, and educational sex positive badassery. Where we promise a climax of downright seductive sassery. Performances by: Ada Rawl Luna Lush Ginger Kittens Ota Strange Ivanna Rebel And more TBA!!! $13 at the door or discounts online Doors: 8pm, Showtime: 9pm <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/xx-sw-eetheart-hustlers-xx-tickets-71940777803> We think this goes without saying, but our event is a QUEER/INTERSECTIONAL-FEMINIST/TRANS space which is HET/CIS \*FRIENDLY\*. Take your transphobic/misogynist/free-speacher/racist/otherwise bigoted beliefs elsewhere and shove it! \* 100% Wheelchair accessible\* Our security and service staff is aware of our community's needs and discomforts so if anything happens to you which makes you uneasy, mention it to ANYONE on the staff or in our cast and the person in question will be removed without hesitation. We have 20+ seats arranged which can be reserved ahead of time for guests who require seating. |
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| 448200260 | 📣 RedTide: International Indigenous Climate Action Summit Presentation. | 2019-09-20 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 11:35 pm | Join us on the first day of the Global Climate Strike! Hear from Micronesian Climate Leaders and Meet team members from the inaugural RedTide Indigenous Climate Action Summit, learn about Indigenous perspectives on climate change, and stand together in solidarity. <http://pacificpeoplespartnership.org/one-wave-2019/> **Want to be involved?** Do you like the impact of our work across the South Pacific? We are always accepting new volunteers, generous donors, or even subscribers to our bimonthly [Pasifik Currents newsletter](http://pacificpeoplespartnership.org/pasifik-currents-archive/). One Wave Gathering welcomes you! Please email our Team at info@pacificpeoplespartnership.org to get involved! |
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| 448706676 | 🎃📈 Vintage Halloween Fair | 2019-09-20 | 4:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until September 22, 2019 | 2019-09-22 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190922T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 10:40 am | 2019-09-06 10:41 am | So excited to announce Victoria's very first Vintage Halloween Fair! Shop 2 floors of glorious vintage, retro, antique, up-cycled treasures (costumes, jewelry, accessories, oddities, curiosities, Day of the Dead, Fall fashions, home and garden decor, collectibles, vinyl, books, ephemera, treats and more!)! Plus, enjoy spectacular vintage-style entertainment: fashion shows, pop up music performances, creative vintage Halloween photo booth, treats galore and oh so much more! 2 days! September 20-21 Friday, Sept 20: 4-9pm Saturday, Sept 21: 10am-4pm Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St, Victoria General admission: $5 Early bird admission (Friday 4-5pm): $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vintage-halloween-fair-tickets-70039799927> Free parking Yummy refreshments available for purchase on site We proudly support [WIN- Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative](https://www.facebook.com/winresaleshops/). More delightful details to be announced! |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 461241803 | 🚼 Drop-In: Pregnancy Happy Hour | 2019-09-20 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 6:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Saturday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-17 10:29 pm | 2019-09-17 10:31 pm |  We believe in facilitating the meeting of parents and their babies in diverse and comfortable groups to share their experiences. We have a group for everyone, from pregnancy to toddler-ville. The drop-in fee for each meeting is only $3. **Pregnancy Happy Hour** **Friday Afternoons, 5:00pm to 6:30pm** You don’t have to be showing to show up! Chat with other pregnant people in a friendly and comfortable setting. The discussion will be facilitated by an experienced childbirth educator. A chance to discuss the joys and woes of pregnancy. This group is for pregnant people only. <https://www.motheringtouch.ca/groups/group-pregnancy-happy-hour/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 464115013 | 📈 Sips & Songs for the Salish Sea | 2019-09-20 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-20 11:10 am | Georgia Strait Alliance & Lighthouse Brewing Company present an evening of song, community, art, and conversation in Victoria. Come by and learn more about our efforts to defend our wild Pacific salmon. From 5:00-8:00pm, the outdoor patio at Lighthouse Brewing Co. will be transformed into a mini-celebration in honor of all things salmon. Chill out to the ethereal sounds of Irth, pick up some art from Owl & Bear Studio in support of wildlife conservation, take a brewery tour, and discover more about Georgia Strait Alliance's Safe Salmon campaign. The first brewery tour is at 5:30pm Music and presentations start at 6:00pm Tickets are $20 and include a drink from Lighthouse, food, music, and good times! Limited spots available - get your tickets today! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sips-songs-for-the-salish-sea-tickets-72303837725> This event is 19+  IRTH (Marley IRedale and Jesse THom) are a songwriting duo from BC, Canada who draw from electronica, indie rock, jazz and r&b to weave their own style of ethereal indie pop music infused with strong melody and emotion. With two distinct styles of performance – “Beats” (dancy/sultry) and “Birds” (dreamy/listening room) – the duo creates and performs their material using an array of live instruments, as well as an arsenal of vintage gear, analog tape effects, spring verbs and dusty old tubes. The result? A unique sound that bridges earth and wire – a place where electricity meets and dances with the naked, human body.  Alena of Owl and Bear Studio is a wildlife photographer, multidisciplinary artist, and conservation scientist living on Lekwungen and WSANEC territories (Victoria, BC, Canada). She uses art and photography to help tell the stories of wild animals and ecosystems from around the world! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 461704177 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | 2019-09-20 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-20 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 24, 2019 | 2019-09-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190924T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 8:16 am | 2019-09-18 8:17 am | A young man with Downs runs away from his care home with **a dream of becoming a pro wrestler**, stumbling upon **outlaw and unlikely mentor** Tyler (**Shia LeBouf**). **A story of Huckleberry Finn for a new millennia.** **Winner of the Audience Award at SXSW 2019** “The film’s reality-defying, storybook approach to the plot and the characters grows on you.” **Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/racing-in-the-rain/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-peanut-butter-falcon/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 448683861 | 🛐🎈 Eco-Veggie Potluck Dinner & Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Service | 2019-09-20 | 6:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 10:10 am |  Bring a vegetarian or dairy dish to our potluck dinner along with your own dishes & utensils for dining (that's the "eco" part!). We'll supply the *ḥallah* and wine for *kiddush*. The dinners are a great way to get to know each other and all are welcome. Services will begin promptly at 7 pm, following dinner - it's OK to come just for services if you can't make it to the dinner. Kabbalat Shabbat is a spirited and joyful service with singing and storytelling lead by Rabbi Harry and the Shul's very own KabbaShabba band! Services will conclude at 7:45 pm with a tasty *oneg* dessert. Fun and meaningful for both kids and adults! Please RSVP for the dinner at <info@congregationemanuel.ca> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 372064639 | 📈 Harvest on the Harbour - A Night Under the Stars 2019 | 2019-09-20 | 6:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-09 7:42 am | 2019-07-24 12:06 pm | Harvest on the Harbour: A Night Under the Stars promises to be a night of inspiration, entertainment and celebration as we work to help enrich the lives of children through their health-care journeys with BC Children’s Hospital. Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort Presents... [**Harvest on the Harbour - *A Night Under the Stars***](http://www.deltavictoriagala.com/) Join us in supporting [BC Children's Hospital](http://www.deltavictoriagala.com/about-bcchf.html) for a spectacular evening with dinner, dancing and entertainment under the stars at the stunning [Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort](http://www.marriott.com/yyjvo). Friday September 20, 2019 *6:00pm - Silent Auction 7:00pm - Dinner* Early Bird Price $109 Regular Tickets $129 [www.deltavictoriagala.com](http://www.deltavictoriagala.com) |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||
| 372055578 | Victoria International Wine Festival 2019 | 2019-09-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until September 22, 2019 | 2019-09-22 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190922T065959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-09 7:21 am | 2019-07-24 12:12 pm | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is a city surrounded by natural beauty, blessed with a Mediterranean climate, coloured with gardens and home to a lively and affluent population. For the last five years the city has been without a dedicated wine festival. The Victoria Wine Festival looks to fill this glaring omission. In September the Victoria Wine Festival will takes place showcasing some of the best international wines. This festival is directed at building the knowledge of the average wine consumer, and demonstrating new wines and acknowledging beloved wine standards to veteran consumers. **LOCATION: [THE PARKSIDE HOTEL AND SPA ](http://www.parksidevictoria.com/)** **DATE: SEPTEMBER 19TH - 21ST 2019** **$40-$200** **TICKETS ARE ALLOCATED BY TASTING SESSION (UNLESS YOU ARE A SUPER PASS HOLDER)** **TICKET TYPES** - TASTING TICKET - GAINS YOU ACCESS TO THE TASTING SESSION FOR THE TIME YOU PURCHASE - SEMINAR TICKET - GAINS YOU ACCESS TO THE SEMINAR YOU PICK (DOES NOT INCLUDE A TASTING SESSION) - SUPER PASS - GIVES YOU ACCESS TO ALL TASTING SESSIONS AND TWO SEMINARS AND INCLUDES VIP ENTRY **TASTING SESSION TIMES:** Friday, September 20th - Evening Session 1: 7:00pm - 9:30pm Saturday, September 21st - Afternoon Session: 3:00pm - 5:30pm - Evening Session 2: 7:00pm - 9:30pm **What do you get for the price of the ticket?** Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a wine glass and a brochure. You will walk around the beautiful venue sampling wine at your leisure while learning about it from experts. The festival hosts over 300 wines from around the world to sample. Have a question about wine? Visit one of our many wondering sommeliers to guide you through the vast selection. All wine samples are included in the price of the ticket. The festival will have small nibbles of food but is focused on the wine. Please eat prior to coming to the festival. Tickets and more information: <http://vicwf.com/> or <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-international-wine-festival-2019-tickets-53119180900> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100), Entry Fee ($101+) | |
| 449642644 | Rooftop Kick Off: Soul Jam at Swans Penthouse | 2019-09-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 9:51 am | It’s here! The Soul Jam Concert Series round two. Come launch Yoga with Emily‘s fall offerings with a rooftop party in the heart of downtown. Hosted at Swan's incredible two story penthouse with live music by this season's Soul Jam artists and alllll the good vibes. Hope to see you there!! $5 beer, wine & kombucha available. Feel free to bring your own vessel. Biking is your best bet for parking downtown. Pre-sale tickets only, limited spaces available! $20 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rooftop-kick-off-tickets-68552025955> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441897574 | Indestructible - the Soul of Salsa (Indestructible - el alma de la salsa) | 2019-09-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 8:18 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:14 pm | The Hispanic Film Society of Victoria presents THE 10th LATIN AMERICAN AND SPANISH FILM WEEK! Regular Cinecenta prices apply. Cinecenta passes accepted but not Cinecenta comp tickets. No advance tickets. Box office opens 40 minutes before each show. This documentary follows Spanish flamenco singer Diego El Cigala as he embarks on a journey to make a salsa record and discover the sources of this bewitching rhythm. With stops in Cali, Havana, San Juan, Miami and New York, Indestructibleis a musical tour-de-force, enlisting the iconic figures of Omara Portuondo, Larry Harlow, Oscar d’León and the Fania All-Stars as our guides. Their stories are fascinating, but the backbone of this voyage is the music itself, played in studios, stages and streets by El Cigala and some of the world’s finest salsa practitioners. After the screening, join a PARTY celebrating the 10thanniversary of our Film Week at Vertigo, in the Student Union Building at the UVic campus, featuring live Latin music with Pablo Cárdenas & The West Coast Cuban All Stars. Tickets are sold separately at the venue on the night of the event: $ 10 general public, $ 5 students with ID. Drinks for purchase & free snacks. Doors open at Vertigo at 8:30 PM. For more information, please visit [hispfilmvic.ca](https://www.hispfilmvic.ca/). The 10th Film Week is sponsored by the Departments of Hispanic and Italian Studies, Art History and Visual Studies, and Gender Studies, the Center for Global Studies, the Division of Continuing Studies, the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences and Fine Arts, the School of Environmental Studies, and Latin American Studies at the University of Victoria. We acknowledge the generous support of the CRD Arts Commission as well as BCArts Council. CFUV is the media sponsor. Support is also provided by Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 462168045 | 📣 Exploring The Anarchist Imaginary: Film, Poetry & Cultural Space | 2019-09-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:15 pm | 2019-09-18 5:16 pm | As a Prelude to the Victoria Anarchist Bookfair, which is happening this September 21 & 22, at Fernwood Comunity Centre, 1240 Gladstone Ave, we are hosting a series of events at Camas Books as part of our "Festival of Anarchy." For more information about the bookfair, please visit [http://victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca](http://victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca/) Exploring The Anarchist Imaginary: Film, Poetry & Cultural Space An evening of anarchist film and poetry with the Growing What Collective (Heidi Bergstrom, Constance Cooke, & Claire Paulette Turcotte) and Simon F. followed by Jordan Z's report on the Futurological Symposium in Amsterdam on Free Cultural Spaces. Solidarity & Accessibility Statements We would like to acknowledge we are occupying unceded Lekwungen territories, not far from the W̱SÁNEĆ lands to the North. We also acknowledge that decolonization is an ongoing project that demands the dismantling of the nation state. As such, it is imperative to support efforts to restore Indigenous sovereignty and self-governance through anti-colonial activism. Camas Books is wheelchair accessible, except for the bathroom, which is gender inclusive. The Infoshop can be visited by traveling on either the #6 or the #4 buses. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 448690372 | The Bump n' Grind House Showcase starring Banbury Cross! | 2019-09-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 10:20 am | The Bump n’ Grind House is back with a fabulous stellar showcase! Pop those champagne corks and get ready for some sizzling, sensational classic burlesque with BANBURY CROSS from the UK! Known as Burlesque’s Bulletproof Blonde, the performer will have you melting in your seats! Plus a full line up of some of the best talent Victoria has to offer! Grab your tickets as they won’t last long! STARRING BANBURY CROSS Performer line up coming soon! MC’d by the fabulous J McLaughlin DOORS 7PM Show 8PM This is a 19+ event At The Bump n’ Grind House there is zero tolerance for any type of body shaming, homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs. There is a continuous handrail up the stairwell. There is also a freight elevator around the back of the building but it is not operable at the moment. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender-neutral, accessible washroom. Please contact The Bump n’ Grind House if you have any concerns or questions at thebumpngrindhouse(at)[gmail.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgmail.com%2F&h=AT1XXIST50lxz061POYHVgOeuCuAINQlhlZT4ZLZv3mU0g0N19i9kB3XdwztxnAMjua3rQENgo-zosI3qGXhY5at10jqgO83mt5KJAIl2gWz4x-jLQNyHQif1oYlUksPaWIG) $22 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-bump-n-grind-house-showcase-starring-banbury-cross-tickets-65455271479> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 462183975 | The Blessed - A Passion and Performance Original Show | 2019-09-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:38 pm | Welcome to the valley of the Blessed, where power is shared equally, no one knows heartbreak, and death only comes on a witch's one-hundredth birthday. In this hidden valley far removed from corrupt Kingdoms, the Blessed Coven has lived peacefully for centuries, never needing more than what is provided and never wanting more than what is needed. Content in their quiet existence, the witches of the Blessed Coven are unaware of the world beyond their haven's borders, having never ventured further than the safety of the surrounding mountains. For they have no need—new children arrive each spring on the doorstep of the home to which they are destined, living long lives happily among their new sisters. But though the witches of the Blessed appear contented, their lives are cursed. They are under a spell that keeps them subdued. For, the Blessed do not know, but they've been banished to the valley because they possess power so great it threatens to undo the king and his rule. Thus they are cast out and forced into a life of powerlessness and oppression. But, when four girls bonded like nothing ever seen in the coven arrive in the valley the same year, they set in motion a wave of change that will transform the lives of the Blessed forever. **SHOWS:** VICTORIA (Metro Studio Theatre) - Friday, September 20, 2019 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM **TICKETS:** P&P Members - $20 General Admission $25 Seating reservations are available for members purchasing 4+ tickets at our studio office or by phone. This is a 19+ show and is not suitable for children. **ABOUT PASSION AND PERFORMANCE:** Passion and Performance is an adult dance studio dedicated to providing performance opportunities to all adults regardless of age, gender, size or ability. In this show you will see a variety of seasoned performers as well as intermediate performers on stage. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 448129548 | West My Friend Album Release (with Symphony) + 10th Birthday! | 2019-09-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 10:30 pm | Victoria indie-folk trio [West My Friend](https://www.facebook.com/westmyfriend/) has reached their 10th birthday and 650th show, and to celebrate they are releasing their fourth album "In Constellation", recorded with 53-piece symphony orchestra! They will be joined by over a 130 musicians on the stage of the [Alix Goolden Performance Hall](https://www.facebook.com/AlixGooldenPerformanceHall/), including many of Victoria’s finest symphony players, [The Choirs YYJ](https://www.facebook.com/thechoirsyyj/), and the [Victoria Conservatory of Music](https://www.facebook.com/theVCM/) Senior String Ensemble. And of course... there will be cake. Doors 7:00 | Concert 7:30 $25 General Admission | $20 Student/Low Income Kids under 12 free <https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1880675> Tickets online at [www.alixgooldenhall.com](http://www.alixgooldenhall.com/), at the VCM Box Office, and Ivy's Books in Oak Bay. [www.westmyfriend.com](http://www.westmyfriend.com/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 453548764 | Doing Things 'n Stuff / Opening reception | 2019-09-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-10 6:36 pm | This September, Open Space presents Doing Things ‘n Stuff: An accumulation of actions, relics, recent work, and more from John G. Boehme. Opening on September 13 with a reception on September 20, the month-long exhibition will highlight the international practice of Victoria-based performance artist John G. Boehme and cast a light on the vibrant performance art community within the city. Over the past twenty-five years Boehme has created a body of work that explores his own physicality in relation to materials and processes. Often situating his work in critical response to current issues and concerns of contemporary performance art, Boehme works with sculpture, video, and live action, at times simultaneously, integrating materials, media, and processes into installations and time-based events. For Boehme, “physical involvement is the most thorough and embodied way in which to create meaning.” In his durational works, “both the artist and the audience become privy to knowledge available only through this kind of commitment.” Boehme is an undeniable presence in the Victoria performance art community, and the Open Space exhibition will offer the opportunity for the public to witness a series of past and current works, including installations, sculptures, videos, and printed matter. Exhibition: September 13-October 12, Tues-Sat, 12-5pm Opening reception: Friday, September 20, 7-9pm. Performance: Thursday, October 10, 7:00pm. \-- Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We seek to honour and uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories. Open Space is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a flight of 23 stairs with two landings. There are two gender inclusive washrooms, one multi-stall and one single stall with a urinal. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office \[at\] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 461709977 | After the Wedding | 2019-09-20 | 7:45 pm | 2019-09-20 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 24, 2019 | 2019-09-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190924T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 8:20 am | 2019-09-18 8:21 am | Isabel (Michelle Williams) becomes entangled in the life of wealthy benefactor Theresa (Julianne Moore) after encountering her husband — a shadowy figure whom Isabel knows from her past. A remake of the 2006 Danish-Swedish film of the same name, starring Mads Mikkelson (*The Hunt*, *Hannibal*) and directed by Susanne Bier (*Bird Box*), and was Academy Award nominated for Best Foreign Language Film. “A beautifully acted drama with a tantalizing mystery at its centre.” **Rafer Guzman, *Newsday*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/racing-in-the-rain/)[ ](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-peanut-butter-falcon/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 415445446 | The Children | 2019-09-20 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:12 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 427534608 | Victoria Kizomba - Urban Kiz Weekender | 2019-09-20 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 1:00 am | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 10:43 am | 🚨+6Hours of workshops, +8Hours of Social dancing, 1H30 of Free Intro lessons, all in one weekend🚨 Join us for an amazing Weekender of Kizomba and Urban Kiz sponsored by Victoria International Kizomba Festival 3rd Edition and featuring International Guest Instructors: Tarah-Stephanie (Montréal, Canada Chris Kizomba : Los Angeles (USA) DJ to be announced soon <https://www.facebook.com/events/442321476316225/> Workshops prices \- Full Pass $CAD120 (social dancing and after party included) \- Lead Full Pass $CAD120 (social dancing and after party included) Purchase your pass on here: Lead Full and Follower Full Pass, check out the link below [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=\_s-xclick&hosted\_button\_id=JMXJAG6DR9LCU](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JMXJAG6DR9LCU) MENU \[✅\] 3 Days of fun \[✅\] +6 hours of workshops \[✅\] +2 Nights of Social dancing \[✅\] 1 After Party + Day time social?? Friday September 20th Social Dancing at the Ukrainian cultural centre, 3277 Douglas St, Victoria Intro lesson Starts at 8:15pm Social Dancing: 9pm – 1:00 am Cost: $15 at the door Saturday September 21st Location: Ukrainian Hall, 3277 Douglas St, Victoria Registration 10:45am - 11 11am- 1pm Kizomba with Chris 3pm - 5pm Urban with Tarah Social Dancing at the Ukrainian Hall Intro lesson Starts at 8:15pm Social dancing 9:00pm - 1:00am After Party: 1:30am-4:30am (location to be announced) Cost: $15 Social ONLY Sunday September 22nd Location: Ukrainian Hall 3277 Douglas St, Victoria 1pm- 2pm Urban Kiz with Tarah 2pm - 3pm Kizomba with Chris This event is not to be missed! Numbers of spots for the Workshops are limited Passes are transferable but non refundable. |
Free / No Entry Fee, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 462183963 | The Blessed - A Passion and Performance Original Show | 2019-09-20 | 9:00 pm | 2019-09-20 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:38 pm | 2019-09-18 5:38 pm | Welcome to the valley of the Blessed, where power is shared equally, no one knows heartbreak, and death only comes on a witch's one-hundredth birthday. In this hidden valley far removed from corrupt Kingdoms, the Blessed Coven has lived peacefully for centuries, never needing more than what is provided and never wanting more than what is needed. Content in their quiet existence, the witches of the Blessed Coven are unaware of the world beyond their haven's borders, having never ventured further than the safety of the surrounding mountains. For they have no need—new children arrive each spring on the doorstep of the home to which they are destined, living long lives happily among their new sisters. But though the witches of the Blessed appear contented, their lives are cursed. They are under a spell that keeps them subdued. For, the Blessed do not know, but they've been banished to the valley because they possess power so great it threatens to undo the king and his rule. Thus they are cast out and forced into a life of powerlessness and oppression. But, when four girls bonded like nothing ever seen in the coven arrive in the valley the same year, they set in motion a wave of change that will transform the lives of the Blessed forever. **SHOWS:** VICTORIA (Metro Studio Theatre) - Friday, September 20, 2019 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM **TICKETS:** P&P Members - $20 General Admission $25 Seating reservations are available for members purchasing 4+ tickets at our studio office or by phone. This is a 19+ show and is not suitable for children. **ABOUT PASSION AND PERFORMANCE:** Passion and Performance is an adult dance studio dedicated to providing performance opportunities to all adults regardless of age, gender, size or ability. In this show you will see a variety of seasoned performers as well as intermediate performers on stage. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 442062601 | 2019 Chess Active Tournament | 2019-09-21 | 9:30 am | 2019-09-21 | 5:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | 2019-08-30 9:20 pm | Do you consider yourself a good chess player or perhaps you just enjoy the game? Measure yourself against other local players in this completely free, five round, Active, Swiss chess tournament. To register, please email [VCCactives@mail.com.](mailto:VCCactives@mail.com) <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/2019-chess-active-tournament-2/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 446949274 | 💻 National Ladies Learning Code Day | 2019-09-21 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-21 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-04 9:19 pm | <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ladies-learning-code-national-ladies-learning-code-day-intro-to-user-experience-ux-design-victoria-registration-65269192913> **Why learn about UX design?** With great design comes great responsibility. User experience (UX) design isn’t just about creating pretty or functioning websites - it’s about creative solutioning and trying to make people’s lives and experiences better. As designers, we need to remember that we aren’t designing products for ourselves, but for other people. Being a UX designer allows you to work with and problem solve for a variety of different people, and empathy plays a huge part in this. During this collaborative learning experience, we’ll explore the difference between UI and UX, and how they work together. We’ll walk through the design cycle; including discovery, user testing, and user personas. Learners will also have a chance to experience different UX methods through hands-on exercises, including building physical and digital prototypes. ## Who is this for? Our Ladies Learning Code workshops offer female-identified and male-identified, trans, and non-binary adults hands-on, project-based learning experiences that are designed to give beginners the skills and confidence they need to become digital creators. ## Prerequisites: None! This workshop is designed for beginners. ## **What's Included:** **** ## **Requirements:** **** **Note: If you do not have a laptop to use during the duration of the workshop, we have a very limited quantity that we can loan out. The option to borrow a laptop will be included in your order form when registering. If only a "no" option is available, there are no more laptops available.** **Hey you!** Have you joined the Canada Learning Code mailing list? If not, [join here](http://www.mailinglist.ladieslearningcode.com)**.** **Questions? Email us at** info@canadalearningcode.ca You can also find us here: [](http://canadalearningcode.ca) [](https://www.instagram.com/learningcode/) [](https://twitter.com/learningcode) [](https://www.facebook.com/canadalearningcode/) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 448706759 | 🎃📈 Vintage Halloween Fair | 2019-09-21 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-21 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 10:41 am | So excited to announce Victoria's very first Vintage Halloween Fair! Shop 2 floors of glorious vintage, retro, antique, up-cycled treasures (costumes, jewelry, accessories, oddities, curiosities, Day of the Dead, Fall fashions, home and garden decor, collectibles, vinyl, books, ephemera, treats and more!)! Plus, enjoy spectacular vintage-style entertainment: fashion shows, pop up music performances, creative vintage Halloween photo booth, treats galore and oh so much more! 2 days! September 20-21 Friday, Sept 20: 4-9pm Saturday, Sept 21: 10am-4pm Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St, Victoria General admission: $5 Early bird admission (Friday 4-5pm): $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vintage-halloween-fair-tickets-70039799927> Free parking Yummy refreshments available for purchase on site We proudly support [WIN- Victoria Women In Need Community Cooperative](https://www.facebook.com/winresaleshops/). More delightful details to be announced! |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 419387111 | Free Workshop: Worm Composting | 2019-09-21 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-21 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 6:31 pm | 2019-08-05 6:36 pm | Everything you need to know about starting up and maintaining a worm bin compost system, also known as vermicomposting. *Free attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD* The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. *Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more [on our website](https://www.compost.bc.ca/).* <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-workshop-worm-composting-tickets-55451709556> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 409796909 | Children's Story Festival | 2019-09-21 | 10:30 am | 2019-09-21 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 9:43 am | Help us celebrate the 16th year of Esquimalt’s Story Festival with another awesome line-up of great story tellers. This year’s theme is Reach for the Stars. Lunch provided by the Esquimalt Lions through a generous donation from Country Grocer, from 11:00am until 12:00pm. Our exciting line up of storytellers is still being finalized Donations are gratefully accepted and go to help fund the Macaulay literacy program. Developing literacy allows children to use their imagination, dream big dreams and express themselves. Storytelling provides a platform for growth and development - we hope your family will join us in celebrating the many ways different cultures use and tell stories. <https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/events-listing/calendar/childrens-story-festival> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 427534087 | Victoria Kizomba - Urban Kiz Weekender | 2019-09-21 | 10:45 am | 2019-09-22 | 4:30 am | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 10:42 am | 2019-08-15 10:43 am | 🚨+6Hours of workshops, +8Hours of Social dancing, 1H30 of Free Intro lessons, all in one weekend🚨 Join us for an amazing Weekender of Kizomba and Urban Kiz sponsored by Victoria International Kizomba Festival 3rd Edition and featuring International Guest Instructors: Tarah-Stephanie (Montréal, Canada Chris Kizomba : Los Angeles (USA) DJ to be announced soon <https://www.facebook.com/events/442321476316225/> Workshops prices \- Full Pass $CAD120 (social dancing and after party included) \- Lead Full Pass $CAD120 (social dancing and after party included) Purchase your pass on here: Lead Full and Follower Full Pass, check out the link below [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=\_s-xclick&hosted\_button\_id=JMXJAG6DR9LCU](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JMXJAG6DR9LCU) MENU \[✅\] 3 Days of fun \[✅\] +6 hours of workshops \[✅\] +2 Nights of Social dancing \[✅\] 1 After Party + Day time social?? Friday September 20th Social Dancing at the Ukrainian cultural centre, 3277 Douglas St, Victoria Intro lesson Starts at 8:15pm Social Dancing: 9pm – 1:00 am Cost: $15 at the door Saturday September 21st Location: Ukrainian Hall, 3277 Douglas St, Victoria Registration 10:45am - 11 11am- 1pm Kizomba with Chris 3pm - 5pm Urban with Tarah Social Dancing at the Ukrainian Hall Intro lesson Starts at 8:15pm Social dancing 9:00pm - 1:00am After Party: 1:30am-4:30am (location to be announced) Cost: $15 Social ONLY Sunday September 22nd Location: Ukrainian Hall 3277 Douglas St, Victoria 1pm- 2pm Urban Kiz with Tarah 2pm - 3pm Kizomba with Chris This event is not to be missed! Numbers of spots for the Workshops are limited Passes are transferable but non refundable. |
Free / No Entry Fee, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||
| 462853096 | 🎈 Make It an Indigo Weekend: LEGO Harry Potter (Ages 6+) | 2019-09-21 | 10:50 am | 2019-09-21 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-19 8:22 am | 2019-09-19 8:23 am | Calling all wizards! Dress up as your favourite Harry Potter character and make your own LEGO Knight Bus. Plus, see what you can build with our DK inspiration cards. Perfect for children ages 6+. \*Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Register here: <https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/25781/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 431882617 | Residential Remains: A Walking Tour of Rock Bay | 2019-09-21 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-21 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-08-20 9:12 pm | 2019-08-21 9:52 am | Victoria’s Rock Bay neighbourhood is probably best known for the industry that dominates its streets. But Rock Bay was not always waste transfer sites and gravel piles - until the late 1950s it was also a residential neighbourhood. An area for semi-rural and upper class estates during the 1860s, the area became a middle-class and working-class neighbourhood in later years. Very few of the early houses, with the exception of Point Ellice House, survive today - but we can see evidence of these residences in the ornamental trees that line the streets. Join Dr. Patrick Dunae and Point Ellice House Museum and Gardens for a walking tour of Rock Bay on September 21st. Along the way we will discuss the history of Rock Bay and locate heritage buildings still standing, as well as those that vanished long ago. Details: - Saturday, September 21st - Tour departs the Point Ellice House Visitor Centre building at 11:15am - Length: 45 minutes - Cost: $16.00 incl. taxes & fees (includes admission to Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens) - Tickets are limited. Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before your event start date. Refunds will not be issued after this period. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/residential-remains-a-walking-tour-of-rock-bay-tickets-69335031947> **Volunteer Gardeners & Docents Needed!** Are you passionate about local history? Do you like to get your hands dirty caring for heritage gardens? Are you a people person and a storyteller? Do you have a commitment to truth and reconciliation? We are looking for volunteers to join the team at Point Ellice House Museum and Gardens! Visit our website for details on positions and the application process. [Click here to find out more!](https://PointElliceHouse.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d5ef4196be75a46fa19b4631&id=0cff635b2c&e=1d95a47919) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 425662290 | 14th Annual Victoria Anarchist Bookfair | 2019-09-21 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-21 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until September 23, 2019 | 2019-09-23 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190923T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 8:15 am | 2019-08-13 8:15 am | 14TH ANNUAL VICTORIA ANARCHIST BOOKFAIR CALL FOR PARTICIPATION July 2019, BOOKFAIR COLLECTIVE Located on unceded Lkwungen Territory, the Victoria Anarchist Bookfair opens a space for anarchist literature, art & praxis with a special emphasis this year on transitioning to new and radical ways of relating to each other and to all beings and environments. We invite your proposals for workshops, tables, readings, films, and presentations to bring us together in temporary affinity groups while deepening our collective understanding of anarchism. The deadline for proposals is August 25th, 2018. Please include a statement about how your project aligns with the principles of the Bookfair. \[hyperlink to principles\]. Late proposals will be considered but may not be included in the promotional material. To volunteer, please contact: volunteer@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 1\. Bookfair Dates & Contacts 2\. How to Request a Table 3\. Call for Workshop & Presentation Proposals 4\. Volunteer! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 1\. Victoria Anarchist Bookfair 2019 Dates & Contacts September 21st and 22nd Lekwungen Territory, Fernwood, Victoria BC The Bookfair welcomes participants from all over who seek to embody anarchist ideals, subvert the spectacle, and facilitate safe and healthy dialogue in our beautiful neighborhood. This is an invitation to open radical, inclusive, anti-oppressive spaces. We are looking for workshops, readings, art, films, presentations, and book tables. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Contacts: TABLES: tables@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca WORKSHOPS: workshops@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca VOLUNTEER: volunteer@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca GENERAL INQUIRIES: info@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 2\. How to Request a Table The Bookfair unfolds around the booksellers, distributors, independent presses, artisans and activist groups in the main room of the Fernwood Community Centre. Please be aware that tabling at the Bookfair requires a commitment to both days. To request a table, send a brief description of your group and the materials you intend to distribute to tables@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca There is no fee for tabling, but we suggest 10% of sales after expenses in order to help us cover costs. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 3\. Workshop & Presentation Proposals The Bookfair Collective envisions the Anarchist Bookfair as a space to undo, in real time, the ongoing colonization of our thoughts & perception, bodies, loving, care, decision-making, and communities. The Bookfair is a space for the production of knowledge through listening to each other respectfully. Under the over-arching theme of transitioning, we invite proposals for workshops on Indigenous perspectives, practical anarchism, revolutionary theory, policing & state repression, mutual aid, anarchist history, ecologies of freedom, art-making, co-operatives, etc. Workshops last 50 minutes with a 10-minute break in between. We recommend that presenters plan for at least 20 minutes of discussion. To propose a workshop or reading, send a title along with a short description (120 words) plus a bio (25 words) to workshops@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca This information will be reprinted in the program zine if your workshop is accepted. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 4\. Volunteer! The Victoria Anarchist Bookfair & Festival of Anarchy Collectives are made up of volunteers who poster, run the welcome table, do set-up and take down, lead kids’ activities, support safe spaces, clean up, etc. Helping out at the Bookfair is a great way to get involved in the community and embody your anarchist ideals. If interested, please read the volunteer descriptions, Bookfair Collective principles and accessibility statements \[<http://victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca/index.php/accessibility-and-safer-space-policy/>\],and let us know how you’d like to help out! EMAIL: volunteer@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||
| 415283792 | Hot Fusion Collage and Image Transfer with Alexandra Reid | 2019-09-21 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:34 am | Join Alexandra Reid and learn how to image transfer and hot fusion collage! In this demo, we will explore the medium of collage (meaning ‘to glue’ from the French word “coller”). But rather than getting wet and sticky with our creations, we will be using a fusion technique involving polymer medium gloss and a hot tacking iron to attach our papers to our support. No wrinkles, no mess, and no fuss to creating fast and easy collages. We will be creating hand-painted papers and altered magazine pages for our collage materials. Additionally, we will be using black laser-printed images and text for image transfers on to our collage. Lastly, we will be attaching our paper collages onto different rigid supports for gallery display. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Alexandra Reid is a Victoria, BC mixed-media artist who works primarily with acrylic paints, drawing materials, and collage into her artworks. Alexandra’s current artworks focus on abstract cluster compositions, showing the interplay between shapes, mark-making, and layered visual textures. Alexandra is an active member of the Coast Collective Art Centre, Victoria Arts Council, ArtSea Community Arts Council, Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts Society, and Island Artisans Association. She teaches online art classes on Skillshare.com and sells her artwork online in her Etsy shop. www.lexireidstudio.com Instagram – @lexireidstudio <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/hot-fusion-collage-and-image-transfer-with-alexandra-reid/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 449953241 | Arthritis Talks | 2019-09-21 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-09-07 5:53 pm | 2019-09-07 5:53 pm | Arthritis can pose significant challenges to working life due to pain and fatigue. But most people with arthritis want to work. Don’t let arthritis stop you from getting the most out of your life. Join us for Arthritis Talks: Arthritis and Work. At this educational symposium you will learn: • Your rights, accommodations employers must make and employment laws • The do’s and don’ts of medical cannabis while working • Work/life balance and the pressures of juggling multiple demands when you have arthritis Cost: $10 Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019 Time: 1pm-3:30pm Where: Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 3M7 Register: [https://impact.arthritis.ca/site/R?i=\_csHzOcMm8W45OXioVEXZw](https://impact.arthritis.ca/site/R?i=_csHzOcMm8W45OXioVEXZw) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 420116750 | Fall Fairfield 2019 | 2019-09-21 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-06 2:19 pm | Fall Fairfield is a free, family-oriented community festival located in the heart of Fairfield. It is a celebration of community and the harvest season with live performances, workshops, and local vendors. Fall Fairfield is a neighbourhood celebration that supports community connections so join the FGCA and welcome the change of seasons with our annual community festival, Fall Fairfield. Programming: 4th Annual Pie Competition Harvest Hats/ Flower Crowns Food Forest Tours Silent Auction Giant Bubbles Live Performances: Lekwugen Traditional Dancers Kelvin Clouden: <https://kelvinmusic.home.blog/> Laura Nicolina Boo Boo Bears and the Midnight Jammies [Udamma Fashion Store](https://www.facebook.com/UdammaFashion/) Stevie Wise and more... Please Volunteer with us: <https://fairfieldcommunity.ca/events-projects/fall-fairfield/volunteer-application/> Apply to Be a Vendor/Food Vendor: <https://fairfieldcommunity.ca/events-projects/fall-fairfield/vendor-application/> Submit your Pie for our Pie Competition: <https://fairfieldcommunity.ca/events-projects/fall-fairfield/pie-competition/> Join the FGCA and welcome the change of seasons with our annual community festival. More info to come, so stay tuned!! <https://fairfieldcommunity.ca/events-projects/fall-fairfield/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 415283759 | Hot Fusion Collage and Image Transfer with Alexandra Reid | 2019-09-21 | 2:30 pm | 2019-09-21 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:33 am | 2019-07-31 10:34 am | Join Alexandra Reid and learn how to image transfer and hot fusion collage! In this demo, we will explore the medium of collage (meaning ‘to glue’ from the French word “coller”). But rather than getting wet and sticky with our creations, we will be using a fusion technique involving polymer medium gloss and a hot tacking iron to attach our papers to our support. No wrinkles, no mess, and no fuss to creating fast and easy collages. We will be creating hand-painted papers and altered magazine pages for our collage materials. Additionally, we will be using black laser-printed images and text for image transfers on to our collage. Lastly, we will be attaching our paper collages onto different rigid supports for gallery display. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Alexandra Reid is a Victoria, BC mixed-media artist who works primarily with acrylic paints, drawing materials, and collage into her artworks. Alexandra’s current artworks focus on abstract cluster compositions, showing the interplay between shapes, mark-making, and layered visual textures. Alexandra is an active member of the Coast Collective Art Centre, Victoria Arts Council, ArtSea Community Arts Council, Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts Society, and Island Artisans Association. She teaches online art classes on Skillshare.com and sells her artwork online in her Etsy shop. www.lexireidstudio.com Instagram – @lexireidstudio <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/hot-fusion-collage-and-image-transfer-with-alexandra-reid/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 409891085 | Victoria International Wine Festival 2019 | 2019-09-21 | 3:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 12:12 pm | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada is a city surrounded by natural beauty, blessed with a Mediterranean climate, coloured with gardens and home to a lively and affluent population. For the last five years the city has been without a dedicated wine festival. The Victoria Wine Festival looks to fill this glaring omission. In September the Victoria Wine Festival will takes place showcasing some of the best international wines. This festival is directed at building the knowledge of the average wine consumer, and demonstrating new wines and acknowledging beloved wine standards to veteran consumers. **LOCATION: [THE PARKSIDE HOTEL AND SPA ](http://www.parksidevictoria.com/)** **DATE: SEPTEMBER 19TH - 21ST 2019** **$40-$200** **TICKETS ARE ALLOCATED BY TASTING SESSION (UNLESS YOU ARE A SUPER PASS HOLDER)** **TICKET TYPES** - TASTING TICKET - GAINS YOU ACCESS TO THE TASTING SESSION FOR THE TIME YOU PURCHASE - SEMINAR TICKET - GAINS YOU ACCESS TO THE SEMINAR YOU PICK (DOES NOT INCLUDE A TASTING SESSION) - SUPER PASS - GIVES YOU ACCESS TO ALL TASTING SESSIONS AND TWO SEMINARS AND INCLUDES VIP ENTRY **TASTING SESSION TIMES:** Friday, September 20th - Evening Session 1: 7:00pm - 9:30pm Saturday, September 21st - Afternoon Session: 3:00pm - 5:30pm - Evening Session 2: 7:00pm - 9:30pm **What do you get for the price of the ticket?** Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a wine glass and a brochure. You will walk around the beautiful venue sampling wine at your leisure while learning about it from experts. The festival hosts over 300 wines from around the world to sample. Have a question about wine? Visit one of our many wondering sommeliers to guide you through the vast selection. All wine samples are included in the price of the ticket. The festival will have small nibbles of food but is focused on the wine. Please eat prior to coming to the festival. Tickets and more information: <http://vicwf.com/> or <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-international-wine-festival-2019-tickets-53119180900> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100), Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 441892941 | Canning Swap | 2019-09-21 | 3:30 pm | 2019-09-21 | 4:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-30 4:55 pm | **Come share recipes, ideas, and tips on homemade goods and participate in a canning swap at the Compost Education Centre** ## About this Event Do you have an abundance of canned foods that you have preserved that you are interested in swapping with someone else’s tasty canned goods? Want to learn more from others who hot water bath and pressure can? This gathering will give you a chance to share recipes, ideas and tips while tasting some home made goods. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to swap your canned goods, with someone else’s canning! Bring your choice of home canning goods to swap out with someone else's delicacies, and a jar for taste test sharing if you wish. We will supply: tasting supplies, jar openers and crackers that might be needed for sampling. This event is limited to 25 participants so please register on the Eventbrite listing and please ensure your solid commitment once you've registered. Please get in touch if your plans change and you are unable to make it so we can open up a spot to a wait listed person. If you have questions, please email community organizer Julia Rose at <juliarose01@gmail.com> [Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website.](https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/compost-education-centre-membership/) [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canning-swap-tickets-71116075095](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canning-swap-tickets-71116075095?) Volunteer with the CEC: <https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/volunteer/> The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities.[](https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/compost-education-centre-membership/) |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 453586229 | Canning Swap | 2019-09-21 | 3:30 pm | 2019-09-21 | 4:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-10 7:38 pm | Do you have an abundance of canned foods that you have preserved that you are interested in swapping with someone else’s tasty canned goods? Want to learn more from others who hot water bath and pressure can? This gathering will give you a chance to share recipes, ideas and tips while tasting some home made goods. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to swap your canned goods, with someone else’s canning! Bring your choice of home canning goods to swap out with someone else's delicacies, and a jar for taste test sharing if you wish. We will supply: tasting supplies, jar openers and crackers that might be needed for sampling. This event is limited to 25 participants so please register on the Eventbrite listing and please ensure your solid commitment once you've registered. Please get in touch if your plans change and you are unable to make it so we can open up a spot to a wait listed person. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canning-swap-tickets-71116075095> If you have questions, please email community organizer Julia Rose at juliarose01@gmail.com The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website. <https://www.compost.bc.ca/> Volunteer with the CEC: <https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/volunteer/> |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 415448496 | The Children | 2019-09-21 | 4:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:16 pm | 2019-07-31 3:16 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 461711408 | After the Wedding | 2019-09-21 | 5:15 pm | 2019-09-21 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 8:21 am | Isabel (Michelle Williams) becomes entangled in the life of wealthy benefactor Theresa (Julianne Moore) after encountering her husband — a shadowy figure whom Isabel knows from her past. A remake of the 2006 Danish-Swedish film of the same name, starring Mads Mikkelson (*The Hunt*, *Hannibal*) and directed by Susanne Bier (*Bird Box*), and was Academy Award nominated for Best Foreign Language Film. “A beautifully acted drama with a tantalizing mystery at its centre.” **Rafer Guzman, *Newsday*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/racing-in-the-rain/)[ ](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-peanut-butter-falcon/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 409888661 | 💘 Four D' Mega Night | 2019-09-21 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-22 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 12:08 pm | Dinner, Drink, Dance, Date Four D Night. Great Night of fun for couples and singles. Night of Dinner, Dance, Drinks Date and a great experience to hear a relationship expert speak. A night to see a live belly dancer perform. Dance to our DJ and enjoy the exquisite meal catered by Chunky Kitchen Catering. Dinner & Dance $60.00 + $2.50 Fee Tickets and more information: <http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/b247f6ndw> |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 443331888 | 📈 Art+Fare 5 | 2019-09-21 | 6:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-01 3:25 pm | 2019-09-01 3:27 pm | Please join the Members of The Union Club of British Columbia on September 21, 2019 for Art + Fare, an evening of local food, music and art and a fundraiser for the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV). All proceeds will support AGGV programs including *Family Sundays*, hands-on-art making for the whole family with engaging activities of storytellers, artists, performers and musicians; *School Tours* and ½ day *Workshops* in schools featuring local artists; *Teacher Resource Guides* offering free activities and projects for any/all ages grades K-12; and *New Extreme Mentorship Program*, connecting local artists and youth. For more event details visit [here.](https://aggv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2019-Art-Fare-Sponsorship-Package.pdf%20) Visit the Art + Fare [website.](http://artandfare.com/) $125-$250 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artfare-5-tickets-68510036363> Volunteer info: <http://artandfare.com/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||
| 428366032 | 🏳️🌈 Open Haus - Drag Extravaganza | 2019-09-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-16 10:54 am | **Upstairs Cabaret and The Ratking Present** **OPEN HAUS - Drag Extravaganza** **Performers:** Rose Butch Rogue Vivian Vanderpuss Swarm of Bee’s Stevie O’Brian Kibbles N’Bits **Hosted by the People’s Queen:** Henrietta Dubét $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/open-haus-drag-extravaganza-tickets-69449420085> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 449652321 | 🎈 September Social Skate | 2019-09-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:08 am | 2019-09-07 10:08 am |  Social Skates are back! Join us for the full meal deal on a smaller scale in the cozy Quadra Village Neighbourhood Gym. DJ Miker will be there with his vinyl and lights! We'll have a photo booth, delicious treats and beverages for sale, merch, class sign ups, dance crew performances, and more! There are two events in one: 7-8:45 pm is family friendly 9:15-11 pm is 16+ Each event is $10.50 + $5.25 rentals or you can stay for both events for only $15.75 (only one rental fee applies) The theme for this Social Skate is, "Show Us Your Fall Colours." Let's see those warm colour pallets and cozy prints! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 441897575 | Latin American and Spanish Film Week: One Last Afternoon (La última tarde) | 2019-09-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 8:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:22 pm | The Hispanic Film Society of Victoria presents THE 10th LATIN AMERICAN AND SPANISH FILM WEEK! Regular Cinecenta prices apply. Cinecenta passes accepted but not Cinecenta comp tickets. No advance tickets. Box office opens 40 minutes before each show. After 19 years without seeing each other, two former “guerrilleros” reunite to sign their divorce papers. As Laura and Ramón revisit their shared romantic and political past, they unveil intimate secrets to finally discover who they truly are and how much their country and convictions still hurt them.One Last Afternooncaptures the sentiment of a whole generation who believed that insurgency was the path to social justice. The film won the Audience Award and Best Actor Award for Lucho Cáceres in the 20th Lima Film Festival in 2016, and Best Director in the Ibero-American Competition at the Guadalajara International Film Festival in 2017 For more information, please visit [hispfilmvic.ca](https://www.hispfilmvic.ca/). The 10th Film Week is sponsored by the Departments of Hispanic and Italian Studies, Art History and Visual Studies, and Gender Studies, the Center for Global Studies, the Division of Continuing Studies, the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences and Fine Arts, the School of Environmental Studies, and Latin American Studies at the University of Victoria. We acknowledge the generous support of the CRD Arts Commission as well as BC Arts Council. CFUV is the media sponsor. Support is also provided by Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. . UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 415208127 | Movie Under the Maltworks: Wayne's World | 2019-09-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 8:54 am | 2019-07-31 8:54 am | FILM + BEER + FOOD Join us in the Phillips Brewery Backyard as we screen WAYNE’S WORLD! Tickets $20+ tax – Includes Film + A Beer + Surprise RAIN OR SHINE Bring your own chair and blankets! Rental chairs are limited. 19+ event Screening Time: 8pm (doors: 7pm) Location: Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. Backyard Runtime: 1hour 35 min Tickets and more information: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/movie-under-the-maltworks-waynes-world-sat-sept-21-800pm-19-2/> Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 462170226 | Chase Breyer ONE NIGHT ONLY in Victoria! | 2019-09-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:17 pm | CHASE BREYER: Part-Time Substitute Teacher, Full-Time Canadian Super-Spy! is coming to Victoria for ONE NIGHT ONLY Saturday September 21st! After rave reviews and SOLD OUT shows in Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver Rod Peter Jr is bringing his one man Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre's the Roxy. CHASE BREYER: Part Time Substitute Teacher, Full Time Canadian Super-Spy” is the James Bond of Canadian politics. The show’s timeline begins October 2015: eight days before the elections. Super-spy Chase Breyer is summoned to crash the Conservative Party Gala Fundraiser and save fellow Canadian spy, Celine Dion. Soon our hero discovers that Stephen Harper has built a Death Star powered by the word "sorry." This loving send-up of action movies is performed live on stage by Rod Peter Jr, an actor CBC called, “A walking cartoon--The best physical comedian in town.” CHASE BREYER is an all ages show. Tickets: $20 / $12 ( under 16 ) Tickets online: [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=BBRIDGE&tck=true](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=BBRIDGE&tck=true) As well as in person at the door in cash. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 456850268 | 🛐 The Gates are Closing Reading & Sliḥot | 2019-09-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-13 5:14 pm |  This year **Congregation Emanu-El** will introduce our *Sliḥot* prayers for the High Holy Days in an unusual way, a reading of the award-winning contemporary play, *The Gates Are Closing*. Beginning Saturday, September 21 at 7 pm preceding the traditional *Sliḥot* service, 10 members of the Jewish community will take the parts of a varied yet inspired *minyan* of Jews in the synagogue on Yom Kippur as they grapple with issues of identity, meaning, repentance and forgiveness. This award-winning play had its first staged reading at the Jewish Repertory Theatre in New York in May 1986. Since then it has been presented in hundreds of synagogues and college campuses from Brooklyn to Beijing, including a signed performance by Temple Beth Solomon of the Deaf in Arleta, California. Over the years many rabbis and congregations have treasured the play including Rabbi Lawrence Kushner, who described it as “a drama of great religious insight and nuance, instigating probably the most thoughtfully lively High Holy Day preparation our congregation ever had.” The playwright, **Merle Feld**, is a widely published poet whose work frequently appears in anthologies and prayer books including the new Conservative High Holy Day *Maḥzor Lev Shalem, the Siddur Lev Shalem,* and the Reform Movement *Women’s Torah Commentary*. She is also the author of a popular memoir in poetry and prose, *A Spiritual Life: Exploring the Heart and Jewish Tradition* (SUNY Press, revised 2007) and a recent book of her poems, *Finding Words* (URJ Press, 2011). **Feld** is moved and delighted that *The Gates are Closing*, written early in her career, has retained its urgency and spiritual power for such a vast audience nationally and internationally. “It feels miraculous to me that every fall these characters come to life again—in Philadelphia and San Diego, Youngstown and Nashville, Virginia, Arizona, San Antonio, Australia, and London—and that these characters continue to provide a gateway for Jews across the denominations who are searching for meaning.” [https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2019/09/11/bema-initiates-our-leil-sli%e1%b8%a5ot-service-with-a-reading-of-the-gates-are-closing/](https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2019/09/11/bema-initiates-our-leil-sli%E1%B8%A5ot-service-with-a-reading-of-the-gates-are-closing/) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 425650724 | Capital City Comedy Night | 2019-09-21 | 7:30 pm | 2019-09-21 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 7:58 am | Farquhar Presents Series Capital City Comedy: West Coast Comedy Showcase Hosted by Mike Delamont Award-winning local comedian Mike Delamont (God is a Scottish Drag Queen) assembles some of the funniest comedians on the West Coast for his West Coast Comedy Showcase 18+ recommended Pricing: General $32.75 Student (18+) $22.75 UVic Alumni $22.75 4-Pack $110 (Available over the phone and in person only) <https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2839.html> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 461705759 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | 2019-09-21 | 7:45 pm | 2019-09-21 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 8:17 am | A young man with Downs runs away from his care home with **a dream of becoming a pro wrestler**, stumbling upon **outlaw and unlikely mentor** Tyler (**Shia LeBouf**). **A story of Huckleberry Finn for a new millennia.** **Winner of the Audience Award at SXSW 2019** “The film’s reality-defying, storybook approach to the plot and the characters grows on you.” **Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/racing-in-the-rain/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-peanut-butter-falcon/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 419358837 | 🏳️🌈 Dudes, Dudes, Dudes! An all Male (presenting) Revue! | 2019-09-21 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 5:58 pm | Have you been longing for an all male (presenting) variety show? I know I have! I am SO excited to be presenting Dudes, Dudes, Dudes!! This show is filled amazing burlesque, drag, comedy, magic and variety acts from local perfomers AND is starring one of the WORLDS biggest male Burlesque Stars, Jett Adore. Jett Adore has been touring the world as the male star in Dita Von Tease's various world tour shows, debuted in NYC with Liza Minelli and Alan Cummings and has many, many burlesque titles and awards. He is also one of my favourite burlesque performers of all time. This is truly a show not to be misses with some of our top local performers and a world renown star. Presented by: Me! Rosie Bitts Starring Jett Adore Guest Starring: Dave Morris, Eddi Licious, Zane Oak, Devaiya Ra, Master Bateman, Capitano Goldstar, Robin Wood There are limited tickets available for the After Show Soiree with the Stars. It will be held after the show ends at 10pm $35 - $50 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dudes-dudes-dudes-an-all-male-presenting-revue-tickets-67578498107> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 415448507 | The Children | 2019-09-21 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-21 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:16 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 409136188 | 80's Night | 2019-09-21 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-22 | 2:00 am | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:11 pm | 2019-09-06 10:29 am | Go back to the 80’s with videogames and an epic dance party! 8pm: Bar, video games (nes, snes, snes classic, sega, n64), over 30 boardgames, foosball, ping pong, 80’s music videos! 10pm: 80’s dance party starts! Live DJ Cover is $8. Free coat check. Get in free if it’s your Bday. 19+ More information: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/event/80s-night-4/> Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 441897576 | Latin American and Spanish Film Week: One Last Afternoon (La última tarde) | 2019-09-21 | 8:45 pm | 2019-09-21 | 10:06 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:24 pm | The Hispanic Film Society of Victoria presents THE 10th LATIN AMERICAN AND SPANISH FILM WEEK! Regular Cinecenta prices apply. Cinecenta passes accepted but not Cinecenta comp tickets. No advance tickets. Box office opens 40 minutes before each show. After 19 years without seeing each other, two former “guerrilleros” reunite to sign their divorce papers. As Laura and Ramón revisit their shared romantic and political past, they unveil intimate secrets to finally discover who they truly are and how much their country and convictions still hurt them.One Last Afternooncaptures the sentiment of a whole generation who believed that insurgency was the path to social justice. The film won the Audience Award and Best Actor Award for Lucho Cáceres in the 20th Lima Film Festival in 2016, and Best Director in the Ibero-American Competition at the Guadalajara International Film Festival in 2017 For more information, please visit [hispfilmvic.ca](https://www.hispfilmvic.ca/). The 10th Film Week is sponsored by the Departments of Hispanic and Italian Studies, Art History and Visual Studies, and Gender Studies, the Center for Global Studies, the Division of Continuing Studies, the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences and Fine Arts, the School of Environmental Studies, and Latin American Studies at the University of Victoria. We acknowledge the generous support of the CRD Arts Commission as well as BC Arts Council. CFUV is the media sponsor. Support is also provided by Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. . UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 432307027 | 📈 UrbaCity Challenge - Victoria's own downtown adventure race! | 2019-09-22 | 9:00 am | 2019-09-22 | 3:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-21 7:54 am | The UrbaCity Challenge is Victoria's own downtown adventure race! Game On! Teams compete in a free-form course, deciding their own route and completing unique challenges as they go. Heritage buildings and boutique shops are the backdrop for amazing feats of physical prowess and mental agility! No one knows just what the challenges will be, and time is limited, so racers have to be quick on their feet in more ways than one. All fundraising pledges support Victoria's own Island Prostate Centre. $62.50 - $175 <http://urbacitychallenge.ca/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($51-$100), Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 460028050 | Tree Bike Tour | 2019-09-22 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-22 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-16 10:11 pm | 2019-09-16 10:22 pm | **Hop on your bike and learn about how trees and tree canopies help our cities to survive and thrive.** Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition, Community Trees Matter Network , City of Victoria Parks and District of Oak Bay Parks invite you to jump on your bicycle and take part in a Tree Bike Tour. We have 2 tours available: 8km + 15km. Each Tour will be guided by municipal arborists through Victoria and Oak Bay. Arborists will focus on a wide variety of topics related to the trees in our urban forest. Meet by the putting green at Beacon Hill Park, across from the Children's Farm. The 15km tour departs at 10am. The 8km departs at 10:30am This event is by donation. Donations will be accepted before the start of the ride. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tree-bike-tour-tickets-71328630855> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 425662635 | 14th Annual Victoria Anarchist Bookfair | 2019-09-22 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-22 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 8:15 am | 14TH ANNUAL VICTORIA ANARCHIST BOOKFAIR CALL FOR PARTICIPATION July 2019, BOOKFAIR COLLECTIVE Located on unceded Lkwungen Territory, the Victoria Anarchist Bookfair opens a space for anarchist literature, art & praxis with a special emphasis this year on transitioning to new and radical ways of relating to each other and to all beings and environments. We invite your proposals for workshops, tables, readings, films, and presentations to bring us together in temporary affinity groups while deepening our collective understanding of anarchism. The deadline for proposals is August 25th, 2018. Please include a statement about how your project aligns with the principles of the Bookfair. \[hyperlink to principles\]. Late proposals will be considered but may not be included in the promotional material. To volunteer, please contact: volunteer@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 1\. Bookfair Dates & Contacts 2\. How to Request a Table 3\. Call for Workshop & Presentation Proposals 4\. Volunteer! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 1\. Victoria Anarchist Bookfair 2019 Dates & Contacts September 21st and 22nd Lekwungen Territory, Fernwood, Victoria BC The Bookfair welcomes participants from all over who seek to embody anarchist ideals, subvert the spectacle, and facilitate safe and healthy dialogue in our beautiful neighborhood. This is an invitation to open radical, inclusive, anti-oppressive spaces. We are looking for workshops, readings, art, films, presentations, and book tables. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Contacts: TABLES: tables@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca WORKSHOPS: workshops@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca VOLUNTEER: volunteer@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca GENERAL INQUIRIES: info@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 2\. How to Request a Table The Bookfair unfolds around the booksellers, distributors, independent presses, artisans and activist groups in the main room of the Fernwood Community Centre. Please be aware that tabling at the Bookfair requires a commitment to both days. To request a table, send a brief description of your group and the materials you intend to distribute to tables@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca There is no fee for tabling, but we suggest 10% of sales after expenses in order to help us cover costs. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 3\. Workshop & Presentation Proposals The Bookfair Collective envisions the Anarchist Bookfair as a space to undo, in real time, the ongoing colonization of our thoughts & perception, bodies, loving, care, decision-making, and communities. The Bookfair is a space for the production of knowledge through listening to each other respectfully. Under the over-arching theme of transitioning, we invite proposals for workshops on Indigenous perspectives, practical anarchism, revolutionary theory, policing & state repression, mutual aid, anarchist history, ecologies of freedom, art-making, co-operatives, etc. Workshops last 50 minutes with a 10-minute break in between. We recommend that presenters plan for at least 20 minutes of discussion. To propose a workshop or reading, send a title along with a short description (120 words) plus a bio (25 words) to workshops@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca This information will be reprinted in the program zine if your workshop is accepted. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* 4\. Volunteer! The Victoria Anarchist Bookfair & Festival of Anarchy Collectives are made up of volunteers who poster, run the welcome table, do set-up and take down, lead kids’ activities, support safe spaces, clean up, etc. Helping out at the Bookfair is a great way to get involved in the community and embody your anarchist ideals. If interested, please read the volunteer descriptions, Bookfair Collective principles and accessibility statements \[<http://victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca/index.php/accessibility-and-safer-space-policy/>\],and let us know how you’d like to help out! EMAIL: volunteer@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 415269550 | AGGV House Tour 2019 | 2019-09-22 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-22 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:11 am | From historic to contemporary architecture, all five of this year’s House Tour homes, four in Fairfield and one in Oak Bay, share a deep connection to their beautifully-curated and uniquely diverse collections of art. Join us for another fabulous event on **Sunday, September 22, 11am-4pm.** Tickets are $35 per person and are available now [ONLINE HERE ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-gallery-associates-2019-house-tour-tickets-64750762273)or at the Gallery**. \*Please note that if you purchase your tickets online, you must pick them up at the Gallery prior to Sept 21 at 5pm.** Tickets will also be available **September 1** at GardenWorks (Oak Bay, Saanich, Colwood) Munro’s Books on Government Street, Ivy’s Bookshop on Oak Bay Avenue and Dig this (Broadmead Plaza, Sidney) so keep an eye out! Presented by the Gallery Associates. Funds raised support Gallery programs, acquisitions, and restorations. Thank you to sponsors: **Madrona Gallery**, **Zebra Group**, **KB Design, Victoria Residential Builders Association, The Agency – Jason Binab and YAM Magazine****.**[](http://www.trapeze.ca/) **<https://aggv.ca/house-tour/>** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 421969812 | 🎈 Science Literacy Week: Make a Splash! | 2019-09-22 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-22 | 5:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-08 4:24 pm | Make a Splash Science Literacy 2019 is all about our OCEANS! Join World Fisheries Trust and Hillside Centre in a celebration of science literacy as we sail from coast to coast to coast across Canada’s oceans! Join local science educators and communicators at this one day, hands on science extravaganza, featuring a marine touch tank filled with plants and animals from the Salish Sea, STEM themed arts and crafts, and loads of children’s activities. Science educators and enthusiasts will be on hand to answer all your ocean health and wildlife questions and fill your mind with ways to build science literacy at home. <http://www.scienceliteracy.ca/event/881/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 448699662 | Community Costume Swap & Shop | 2019-09-22 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-22 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 10:29 am | 2019-09-06 10:38 am | Whether you're a performer, actor, dancer or you just like to dress up - WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU! Come to the [Victoria Event Centre](https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaEventCentre/) on Sunday, September 22 from 12PM to 6PM for a Community Costume Swap & Shop! Suggested entry free $2-$5 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All door entry proceeds are going to the continual upgrades at the Victoria Event Centre. The bar will be open for those wanting a coffee, tea, pint or cocktail. We will have clothing racks and tables for those who have costumes, odds/ends, props and more to sell. CASH ONLY - there is an ATM inside. We will have the main stage set up as a GIANT SWAP PILE! Have some costume bits you want to get rid of? Unload them here and grab some new pieces! Please only bring items that are in good condition. No major holes, stains or flaws. This is not a Swap & Shop for regular, every day clothing (we will have a separate event for that coming soon). Please bring your own bags to take your new threads home with you as we will have limited bags to give away. Depending on the size of the leftover swap pile, we will either throw another Swap & Shop or donate to a local organization (Peers, WIN, Sandy Merriman). VENDORS and SWAPPERS: \- Florence Fatale \- [Atomic Vaudeville](https://www.facebook.com/atomicvaudevilleproductions/) \- [Devaiya Ra](https://www.facebook.com/devaiya) \- [Bus-Tee Pipes](https://www.facebook.com/bustee.pipes) \- Leah ter Hart \- more TBA Those wishing to sell things: \- Email florencefatale@victoriaeventcentre.ca to reserve your spot and to be added to the organization group. \- There is no charge to be a vendor but we are accepting donations for the continual upgrades at the Victoria Event Centre. \- You are in charge of pricing and selling your items. Be prepared for the big day by already having your items priced. \- Please only bring items that are in good condition. No major holes, stains or flaws. Broken zippers, clasps, etc are okay as long as they are fixable. Please make note of these flaws and have your prices reflect that. \- Suggested load in time is 10AM on Sunday, September 22nd. ┄ We would like to gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people. ┄ VEC Accessibility: There are three multi-user, gender-inclusive bathrooms with stalls. One bathroom has a larger stall with its own sink and a grab bar (more details in the ‘Bathrooms’ section). The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. The only way into the VEC is up 27 wood stairs, 11″ deep, 6″ high. There are wooden 2.5” handrails 38” up the wall on each side of the staircase (54” apart, so not graspable on both sides at once). See further details in ‘Getting Inside’ section) If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. More detailed venue accessibility info is available at: <http://www.victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 415284174 | Permission to Play – Mixed Media with Andrea Soos | 2019-09-22 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-22 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:34 am | Learn fun techniques for mixed media with Andrea Soos!Come explore many materials and techniques in this playful and intuitive demonstration with Andrea. See how you can mix a variety of media and get unique and unusual results. We hope you can leave this demo inspired and ready to give yourself permission to play. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Each element of Andrea Soos’ abstractions shows a process balancing spontaneity with deliberate intent. The blithe motion of her pencil lines are too idiosyncratic to have pre-planning behind them, yet they show no sign of hesitation; they are firm in pressure and consistent in flow. The colour markings she interweaves with them are balanced and keenly placed, yet unexpected. Soos seems to be at play in the open space that meditative presence offers. There is depth in her movement, underlying levity and risk. One gesture seems unexpected across the previous one. A line’s dancerly cursive offsets its rough density; a patch of sunlit colour bleeds raw across the paper, only to be criss-crossed with focussed, patterned markings. Soos offsets care with rawness. And while her process reflects complexity and counterpoint, she arrives easily at the precise moment between too much and too little. www.andreasoosart.com / <https://www.instagram.com/andreasoosart/> <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/permission-to-play-mixed-media-with-andrea-soos/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 427534177 | Victoria Kizomba - Urban Kiz Weekender | 2019-09-22 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-22 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 10:42 am | 2019-08-15 10:43 am | 🚨+6Hours of workshops, +8Hours of Social dancing, 1H30 of Free Intro lessons, all in one weekend🚨 Join us for an amazing Weekender of Kizomba and Urban Kiz sponsored by Victoria International Kizomba Festival 3rd Edition and featuring International Guest Instructors: Tarah-Stephanie (Montréal, Canada Chris Kizomba : Los Angeles (USA) DJ to be announced soon <https://www.facebook.com/events/442321476316225/> Workshops prices \- Full Pass $CAD120 (social dancing and after party included) \- Lead Full Pass $CAD120 (social dancing and after party included) Purchase your pass on here: Lead Full and Follower Full Pass, check out the link below [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=\_s-xclick&hosted\_button\_id=JMXJAG6DR9LCU](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JMXJAG6DR9LCU) MENU \[✅\] 3 Days of fun \[✅\] +6 hours of workshops \[✅\] +2 Nights of Social dancing \[✅\] 1 After Party + Day time social?? Friday September 20th Social Dancing at the Ukrainian cultural centre, 3277 Douglas St, Victoria Intro lesson Starts at 8:15pm Social Dancing: 9pm – 1:00 am Cost: $15 at the door Saturday September 21st Location: Ukrainian Hall, 3277 Douglas St, Victoria Registration 10:45am - 11 11am- 1pm Kizomba with Chris 3pm - 5pm Urban with Tarah Social Dancing at the Ukrainian Hall Intro lesson Starts at 8:15pm Social dancing 9:00pm - 1:00am After Party: 1:30am-4:30am (location to be announced) Cost: $15 Social ONLY Sunday September 22nd Location: Ukrainian Hall 3277 Douglas St, Victoria 1pm- 2pm Urban Kiz with Tarah 2pm - 3pm Kizomba with Chris This event is not to be missed! Numbers of spots for the Workshops are limited Passes are transferable but non refundable. |
Free / No Entry Fee, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||
| 339191759 | Welland Community Orchard Volunteer Work Party | 2019-09-22 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-22 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Monthly on the 4th Sunday until October 28, 2019 | 2019-10-27 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191028T065959Z;BYDAY=4SU | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-04-27 10:26 am | 2019-04-29 8:59 am | These are a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with the Orchard, meet new people, and learn a bit about fruit trees, pollinators or soil building. There's a low commitment level, you can just come when you have a free Sunday. Tasks vary with the season, but generally work parties are family friendly times to come and pitch in on things like mulching, weeding, fruit thinning, or harvest; each time is a little bit different. These are all drop-in events, all are welcome to attend - no orientation necessary. This is the best way to begin getting involved at Welland. The orchard is located at 1215 Stancil Lane. [](These%20are%20all%20drop-in%20events,%20all%20are%20welcome%20to%20attend%20-%20no%20orientation%20necessary.%20This%20is%20the%20best%20way%20to%20begin%20getting%20involved%20at%20Welland.%20The%20orchard%20is%20located%20at%201215%20Stancil%20Lane.) <https://www.facebook.com/events/643703166073533/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 358441902 | Brewery & The Beast Victoria 2019 | 2019-09-22 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-22 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-22 5:58 am | Are you ready Victoria?!? Brewery & The Beast is back to where it all started for the 8th annual festival of meat on Sunday, September 22nd! Indulge in creative, meaty dishes from over 60 chefs and restaurants from Victoria and the Island, all using sustainable, local proteins from BC and Alberta. Dishes are accompanied by beer from Phillips Brewing Company, local ciders and wine, and non alcoholic beverages including soda from Phillips Soda Works, kombucha, and coffee. Dance off the meat sweats to live music from The Electric Timber Company with special guests, enjoy fresh fruit and vegetable stands, and join in the fun at exciting activations. Come enjoy a day in the sun while supporting and learning about local sustainable food producers and farmers. Price: $99.95 + GST and service fees. Tickets on sale May 30th, at 10am PST and are inclusive of all food and beverage offerings. More details, including a full list of participants that is updated regularly can be found on our website at <https://breweryandthebeast.com/victoria/> We can't wait to welcome everyone in September for the meatiest end of summer celebration ever! Brewery & The Beast Victoria is an 19+ event. |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 464032836 | Fragments: Photographs from Havana by Jackie-Saunders Ritchie Opening Reception |
2019-09-22 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-22 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-20 9:31 am |  Art Studio in back garden. To view at another time please [email jsaundersritchie@shaw.ca](mailto:jsaundersritchie@shaw.ca) to arrange a visit. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 415448884 | The Children | 2019-09-22 | 2:00 pm | 2019-09-22 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday until October 14, 2019 | 2019-10-13 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191014T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:18 pm | 2019-07-31 3:18 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 448686177 | 🛐 CHW Victoria Opening Meeting | 2019-09-22 | 2:00 pm | 2019-09-22 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 10:13 am | ** Guest speaker will be Amber Woods who will be speaking to us on “The History of the Victoria Jewish Community”. For further information & RSVP, please contact Celia Negin at <morcel@shaw.ca> or (250) 995-1414. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 415284143 | Permission to Play – Mixed Media with Andrea Soos | 2019-09-22 | 2:30 pm | 2019-09-22 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:34 am | 2019-07-31 10:35 am | Learn fun techniques for mixed media with Andrea Soos!Come explore many materials and techniques in this playful and intuitive demonstration with Andrea. See how you can mix a variety of media and get unique and unusual results. We hope you can leave this demo inspired and ready to give yourself permission to play. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Each element of Andrea Soos’ abstractions shows a process balancing spontaneity with deliberate intent. The blithe motion of her pencil lines are too idiosyncratic to have pre-planning behind them, yet they show no sign of hesitation; they are firm in pressure and consistent in flow. The colour markings she interweaves with them are balanced and keenly placed, yet unexpected. Soos seems to be at play in the open space that meditative presence offers. There is depth in her movement, underlying levity and risk. One gesture seems unexpected across the previous one. A line’s dancerly cursive offsets its rough density; a patch of sunlit colour bleeds raw across the paper, only to be criss-crossed with focussed, patterned markings. Soos offsets care with rawness. And while her process reflects complexity and counterpoint, she arrives easily at the precise moment between too much and too little. www.andreasoosart.com / <https://www.instagram.com/andreasoosart/> <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/permission-to-play-mixed-media-with-andrea-soos/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 461711442 | After the Wedding | 2019-09-22 | 5:15 pm | 2019-09-22 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 8:21 am | Isabel (Michelle Williams) becomes entangled in the life of wealthy benefactor Theresa (Julianne Moore) after encountering her husband — a shadowy figure whom Isabel knows from her past. A remake of the 2006 Danish-Swedish film of the same name, starring Mads Mikkelson (*The Hunt*, *Hannibal*) and directed by Susanne Bier (*Bird Box*), and was Academy Award nominated for Best Foreign Language Film. “A beautifully acted drama with a tantalizing mystery at its centre.” **Rafer Guzman, *Newsday*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/racing-in-the-rain/)[ ](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-peanut-butter-falcon/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 427537604 | SDAV Goes to the Movies: Swing Kids | 2019-09-22 | 6:30 pm | 2019-09-22 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 10:50 am | One of the key films in the swing revival of the 1990s was Swing Kids, and it has probably held up better than most of the others. It has an iconic soundtrack, distinctive dance scenes, and Hollywood stars. If you have never seen it, or if you have seen it many times, come and watch this classic film! Doors at 6:30, movie at 7. BYO snacks to share, if you'd like - please be mindful of allergies and sensitivities. Admission is by donation, and nobody will be turned away due to lack of funds. As this event takes place in a private house, please PM the [SDAV](https://www.facebook.com/SwingVictoria/) for the address. No tickets are needed, but please RSVP so we know how many people to expect! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2357455917905748/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 441897577 | Latin American and Spanish Film Week: The Realm (El reino) | 2019-09-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-22 | 9:01 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:25 pm | The Hispanic Film Society of Victoria presents THE 10th LATIN AMERICAN AND SPANISH FILM WEEK! Regular Cinecenta prices apply. Cinecenta passes accepted but not Cinecenta comp tickets. No advance tickets. Box office opens 40 minutes before each show. The Realm is an enthralling political thriller set in contemporary Spain. Manuel (Antonio de la Torre), an influential regional vice-secretary who had everything in his favour to take the leap into national politics, becomes trapped in a struggle for survival after a leak involves him in a corruption scandal. In 2019The Realm was awarded seven Goyas, Spain’s highest film honour, including best director and best male protagonist. For more information, please visit [hispfilmvic.ca](https://www.hispfilmvic.ca/). The 10th Film Week is sponsored by the Departments of Hispanic and Italian Studies, Art History and Visual Studies, and Gender Studies, the Center for Global Studies, the Division of Continuing Studies, the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences and Fine Arts, the School of Environmental Studies, and Latin American Studies at the University of Victoria. We acknowledge the generous support of the CRD Arts Commission as well as BC Arts Council. CFUV is the media sponsor. Support is also provided by Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. . UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 461706036 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | 2019-09-22 | 7:45 pm | 2019-09-22 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 8:17 am | A young man with Downs runs away from his care home with **a dream of becoming a pro wrestler**, stumbling upon **outlaw and unlikely mentor** Tyler (**Shia LeBouf**). **A story of Huckleberry Finn for a new millennia.** **Winner of the Audience Award at SXSW 2019** “The film’s reality-defying, storybook approach to the plot and the characters grows on you.” **Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/racing-in-the-rain/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-peanut-butter-falcon/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 397353940 | The Showdown Dance Off 2019 | 2019-09-22 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-22 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-07-09 10:06 am | 2019-09-06 10:49 am | 10 movers, shakers and body-rhythm makers from around Victoria converge on the VEC to move you to your core. Each bringing their own flavour and different styles. You. Will. Be. Wowed. Featuring: Andréia Eleanor, Sadie Elizabeth, Katie Lehive, Keith MacMillan, Sarah Murphy, Richmond Oduro, and more to be announced soon! $15-$30 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-showdown-dance-off-2019-tickets-64895454050> Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 462182138 | Harold Night | 2019-09-22 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-22 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:34 pm | Harold Night The Original Long-Form In the late 60's to early 70's, Del Close saw into existence The Harold: An improvised collection of games, scenes, monologues, and stories. It's been performed around the world ever since. Now, once a month, you can come and see this classic improv format right here in Victoria. Sundays in 2019: Sept 22nd, Oct 20th, Nov 17th, Dec 15th Featuring: [Dave](https://www.facebook.com/davemorris), Anna, Matt, Jessica, [Dylan](https://www.facebook.com/dylan.clarke.5), Sonya, [Tony](https://www.facebook.com/maycantheatre), & Lana. 8pm | $10 at the Door @ [Intrepid Theatre](https://www.facebook.com/IntrepidTheatre/) <https://www.facebook.com/events/388158608555722/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441897578 | Latin American and Spanish Film Week: The Realm (El reino) | 2019-09-22 | 9:15 pm | 2019-09-22 | 11:16 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:26 pm | The Hispanic Film Society of Victoria presents THE 10th LATIN AMERICAN AND SPANISH FILM WEEK! Regular Cinecenta prices apply. Cinecenta passes accepted but not Cinecenta comp tickets. No advance tickets. Box office opens 40 minutes before each show. The Realm is an enthralling political thriller set in contemporary Spain. Manuel (Antonio de la Torre), an influential regional vice-secretary who had everything in his favour to take the leap into national politics, becomes trapped in a struggle for survival after a leak involves him in a corruption scandal. In 2019The Realm was awarded seven Goyas, Spain’s highest film honour, including best director and best male protagonist. For more information, please visit [hispfilmvic.ca](https://www.hispfilmvic.ca/). The 10th Film Week is sponsored by the Departments of Hispanic and Italian Studies, Art History and Visual Studies, and Gender Studies, the Center for Global Studies, the Division of Continuing Studies, the Faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences and Fine Arts, the School of Environmental Studies, and Latin American Studies at the University of Victoria. We acknowledge the generous support of the CRD Arts Commission as well as BC Arts Council. CFUV is the media sponsor. Support is also provided by Long & McQuade Musical Instruments. . UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 392588399 | How to use a GPS: digital navigation explained | 2019-09-23 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-23 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 2:25 pm | Do you have a handheld GPS and want to know how to use it? Or maybe you’re thinking of buying one? This beginner-friendly clinic is a great starting point for anyone who wants to improve their navigation skills in the backcountry and learn about GPS devices. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - How GPS units work - What features and functions all handheld GPS devices have - How to use these features and functions for wilderness navigation - Using your phone vs. using a GPS device - What types of GPS devices are available, and what activities they’re useful for - How to care for your GPS - Helpful advice on navigation resources at MEC ## Important notes We’ll have demo GPS devices to show the different types of features. If you have your own GPS, feel free to bring it along to the clinic. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/event/255396/how-to-use-a-gps-digital-navigation-explained-sep23> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 441897579 | Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am | 2019-09-23 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-23 | 9:01 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:29 pm | In honour of the late, great Toni Morrison, this 2019 profile is a warm, personable and insightful history of her life and work, with contributions from Oprah Winfrey (who would produce and star in the movie Beloved), Angela Davis, Russell Banks, Walter Mosely, and Hilton Als. But it’s Morrison herself who commands centre stage, dispensing wit and wisdom with the forthright but nuanced intelligence you would expect. –Vancouver International Film Festival “OUTSTANDING” –Arizona Republic “It doesn't matter whether you've have read all - or any - of Morrison books. Either way, you may leave the theater wanting to pick one up on the way home.” --Washington Post “This moving and profound portrait serves as a fitting biographical tribute as well as a piercing, often painful recount of African American history.” --Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 441897580 | Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am | 2019-09-23 | 9:20 pm | 2019-09-23 | 11:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:30 pm | In honour of the late, great Toni Morrison, this 2019 profile is a warm, personable and insightful history of her life and work, with contributions from Oprah Winfrey (who would produce and star in the movie Beloved), Angela Davis, Russell Banks, Walter Mosely, and Hilton Als. But it’s Morrison herself who commands centre stage, dispensing wit and wisdom with the forthright but nuanced intelligence you would expect. –Vancouver International Film Festival “OUTSTANDING” –Arizona Republic “It doesn't matter whether you've have read all - or any - of Morrison books. Either way, you may leave the theater wanting to pick one up on the way home.” --Washington Post “This moving and profound portrait serves as a fitting biographical tribute as well as a piercing, often painful recount of African American history.” --Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 461702661 | The Farewell | 2019-09-24 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-24 | 7:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 27, 2019 | 2019-09-27 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190927T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 8:14 am | 2019-09-18 8:15 am | Billi (Awkwafina, *Crazy Rich Asians*) is struggling to come to terms with her family’s decision to keep their terminally ill matriarch in the dark about her own death, inducing a complicated and bittersweet homecoming she never knew she needed. **99% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes** “A funny, emotionally intricate and deeply moving tale of severed connections and renewed family ties*.*” **Joe Morgenstern****, *Wall Street Journal*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-farewell/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 442060201 | Beginner ESL Conversation Class | 2019-09-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-24 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Wednesday until November 27, 2019 | 2019-11-27 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191127T075959Z | Administrator | 2019-08-30 9:16 pm | 2019-08-30 9:17 pm | Join us for an eight-week beginner ESL conversation class. Presented in partnership with the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society. Registration begins September 3. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/beginner-esl-conversation-class-5/all/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||
| 441897581 | Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am | 2019-09-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-24 | 9:01 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:31 pm | In honour of the late, great Toni Morrison, this 2019 profile is a warm, personable and insightful history of her life and work, with contributions from Oprah Winfrey (who would produce and star in the movie Beloved), Angela Davis, Russell Banks, Walter Mosely, and Hilton Als. But it’s Morrison herself who commands centre stage, dispensing wit and wisdom with the forthright but nuanced intelligence you would expect. –Vancouver International Film Festival “OUTSTANDING” –Arizona Republic “It doesn't matter whether you've have read all - or any - of Morrison books. Either way, you may leave the theater wanting to pick one up on the way home.” --Washington Post “This moving and profound portrait serves as a fitting biographical tribute as well as a piercing, often painful recount of African American history.” --Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 421128167 | 📚🏅 Kate Bird presents Magic Moments in BC Sports | 2019-09-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-24 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 5:46 pm | 2019-08-07 5:52 pm | **Free to attend | In-store | Books will be available for purchase** BC has had a long and undeniable impact in the world of sports, and now you have the chance to celebrate that lasting legacy with Kate Bird as she presents *Magic Moments in BC Sports.* In it, you'll find 200 incredible photographs that will inspire and astonish, highlighting the amazing diversity any sports fan will find when they venture into the land of BC athletes and sporting events. <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 461706263 | Where’d You Go, Bernadette? | 2019-09-24 | 7:45 pm | 2019-09-24 | 9:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 27, 2019 | 2019-09-27 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190927T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 8:18 am | 2019-09-18 8:19 am | Bernadette (**Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett**) is a successful and doting mother yearning to do something for herself. Richard Linklater’s first feature film since *Boyhood* (2016). “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” is at its best as character study in female ambition and motherhood, at their most passionate and ambivalent.” **Ann Hornaday, *Washington Post*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-farewell/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/whered-you-go-bernadette/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 439532532 | 🏳️🌈 Dinner & A Drag Show VII | 2019-09-24 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-24 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-28 2:14 pm | Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian present Dinner & A Drag Show VII Tuesday, September 24 Doors: 8:00PM Show: 9:00PM The Mint Victoria | 1414 Douglas St $12 Advance\* via bit.ly/mintdrag7 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dinner-a-drag-show-vii-tickets-70732816759> Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian return to The Mint Victoria on Tuesday, September 24, with another cast of incredible #yyjdrag performers for the seventh installment of Dinner & A Drag Show! Enjoy an amazing drag show with the high calibre talent that you've come to expect from the #yyjdrag fam, PLUS The Mint's delicious food and drinks, with their Late Night Happy Hour specials on from 9pm til midnight! Check out this GORGEOUS line-up: Chaz Avery Stevie O'Brian Honey Dewme Dublin Tendre And more TBA! \*Note that entry fee does not include dinner but The Mint's full food and cocktail menu will be available to you during the show, with their Late Night Happy Hour specials on from 9pm til midnight! Event photo by MKM Photography The Mint is an all ages venue, but please bear in mind some numbers may have mature content. This event is taking place on the traditional unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, on which we are guests. ACCESSIBILITY The Mint's main entrance does include a long flight of stairs, but there is also access to the restaurant through the back entrance, which has only three steps, and staff can be available to assist as needed with prior notice. There is only one level once inside, and there will be enough seating for all ticket purchases. If you have further questions or would like to arrange entry via the back entrance, please send Chaz Avery a direct message. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441897582 | Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am | 2019-09-24 | 9:20 pm | 2019-09-24 | 11:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:31 pm | In honour of the late, great Toni Morrison, this 2019 profile is a warm, personable and insightful history of her life and work, with contributions from Oprah Winfrey (who would produce and star in the movie Beloved), Angela Davis, Russell Banks, Walter Mosely, and Hilton Als. But it’s Morrison herself who commands centre stage, dispensing wit and wisdom with the forthright but nuanced intelligence you would expect. –Vancouver International Film Festival “OUTSTANDING” –Arizona Republic “It doesn't matter whether you've have read all - or any - of Morrison books. Either way, you may leave the theater wanting to pick one up on the way home.” --Washington Post “This moving and profound portrait serves as a fitting biographical tribute as well as a piercing, often painful recount of African American history.” --Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 425941010 | 💼 WorkBC Victoria Fall Job Fair | 2019-09-25 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-25 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 3:07 pm | **Looking for your next career? Come to the WorkBC Victoria Fall Job Fair!** ## About this Event Featured employers include: - Acciona - Balance Home Cleaning - BC Pension Corporation - BC Transit - Bento Sushi - Better Choice - CBI Home Health Care - Commissionaires - Cool Aid Society - SE Health - Emterra - Footprints - Independent Living Housing Society - Island Health - Kardel - Mark's Work Wearhouse - P&R Truck Centre - Randstad - Reliable Controls - RGIS - Talentcor - Tim Horton's - University of Victoria - Wal-Mart - The Source - ... and many more! Bring resumes and dress to impress! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/workbc-victoria-fall-job-fair-registration-68327819347> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 448102076 | It's Complicated: Science and Belief | 2019-09-25 | 5:15 pm | 2019-09-25 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 9:42 pm |  This participatory discussion series tackles perspectives and definitions, upending assumptions to help us better understand ourselves and our community. **Science and Belief** Is religion incompatible with science? How can we find a balance between faith and science, and should we even try? Join our panel of conversation starters who will share their experiences before opening up the discussion to hear more about yours. Bring the kids! Our [Parallel Play Childminding](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109180/parallel-play-childminding) is available for this event. <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109073/its-complicated-science-and-belief> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 438532825 | Pinball League & Tournaments | 2019-09-25 | 6:45 pm | 2019-09-25 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-27 4:19 pm | Who's ready for another season of some serious flippin'!? Starting on September is Sept 4th, we will have the [Victoria Pinball Leagues](https://www.facebook.com/victoriapinball/) running the first IFPA Sanctioned league night of the season! Be sure to come check in at 7:45PM to secure a spot as game play begins at 8PM sharp! Two dates in September, the 11th and 25th, will be registered as IFPA Sanctioned 3 Strike Tournaments. Again, with a 6:45pm registration time and 7:00pm start. All of these dates coincide perfectly with our current [\#13gamesfor13weeks](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/13gamesfor13weeks)! We have 6 more brand new pinball machines hitting our floor (2 of them in September!), with the final release lining up on November 15th, which is our one year anniversary - so you know it's gonna be big! <https://www.facebook.com/events/728377187585234/> <https://www.quazarsarcade.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 441897583 | Pavarotti | 2019-09-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-25 | 8:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:32 pm | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! At first glance, director Ron Howard does not seem the ideal candidate to make a documentary on Italy’s international operatic sensation, the man with the voice from God, Luciano Pavarotti. Initial impressions, however, can be deceptive, and Howard turns out to be a natural choice to direct this warm, emotional and completely involving film about the celebrated tenor. Pavarotti, who died in 2007 at age 71, was celebrated like no tenor since Enrico Caruso, accounting for more than 100 million albums sold. There are 53 new interviews in total, including the singer’s first wife, three adult daughters, as well as his second wife. Also on camera are celebrated fellow musicians including Lang Lang, Zubin Mehta, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, as well as Bono, one of the pop singers Pavarotti collaborated with late in his career. Howard has also rounded up a range of fascinating performance footage from earlier in Pavarotti’s career, some of which is quite startling. Not surprisingly, “Pavarotti” features numerous arias, and though Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” a personal favorite, is sung a lot, the most moving segment we hear is Cavaradossi’s wrenching final aria in the composer’s “Tosca,” sung when the tenor himself was coming to grips with his own mortality. --Los Angeles Times “Pavarotti's larger-than-life personality shines in almost every scene. The singer's optimism is contagious, and his schoolboy-like wonder is jubilant. There's a lot to smile at here.” --New York Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 421130215 | 📚🎈 Children's Book Club | 2019-09-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-25 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 5:50 pm | 2019-08-07 5:51 pm | **The Budding Bookworm Bookclub (for readers 10-13 years)** We're super excited to announce the return of the *Budding Bookworm Bookclub* this fall at Bolen Books! Whether you love sharing your thoughts or prefer just to listen, we hope you'll join as we dive into the wonderful world of reading! Interested? [Email ](mailto:bolenkidsbookclub@gmail.com?subject=Budding%20Bookworm%20Sign%20Up&body=Hi%20Freda%2C)us! At this meeting we'll be discussing: [Out Of My Mind](http://bolenbooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qse=6XAnzlw-CrPoQHtA2vZCxw) <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 429675136 | We Should All Be Feminists Bookclub | 2019-09-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-25 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-18 1:21 pm | **Feminist Book Club (for everyone!)** We took a break over the summer, but now the wait is over! Join us for the first meeting of the fall as we discuss Sally Rooney's [*Conversations With Friends*](http://bolenbooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qse=K-li6NXAP9qqYk19LLg53A). If you're interested in signing up, [email ](mailto:bolenfeministbookclub@gmail.com?subject=Feminist%20Book%20Club&body=Hi%20Maddy%2C)our club facilitator, Maddy. <https://www.bolen.bc.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 448202572 | Garry Oak Trees and Their Habitat | 2019-09-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-25 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 11:42 pm | How We Can Help Endangered Ecosystems Transition to Recovery Patricia Johnston, retired Native Plant Gardening Consultant and Community Trees Matter Network member, will speak on Garry oak trees and the native plants that are part of the ecosystems. By learning about Garry oak ecosystems and their plants, as well as how to grow them in our gardens, we contribute to the recovery of fragmented ecosystems. Facilitated by Frances Litman as part of the community Inspirational Explorations Wednesday night series presented by the Church of Truth, Community of Conscious Living. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2544371922289808/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 441897584 | Pavarotti | 2019-09-25 | 9:15 pm | 2019-09-25 | 11:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:32 pm | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! At first glance, director Ron Howard does not seem the ideal candidate to make a documentary on Italy’s international operatic sensation, the man with the voice from God, Luciano Pavarotti. Initial impressions, however, can be deceptive, and Howard turns out to be a natural choice to direct this warm, emotional and completely involving film about the celebrated tenor. Pavarotti, who died in 2007 at age 71, was celebrated like no tenor since Enrico Caruso, accounting for more than 100 million albums sold. There are 53 new interviews in total, including the singer’s first wife, three adult daughters, as well as his second wife. Also on camera are celebrated fellow musicians including Lang Lang, Zubin Mehta, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, as well as Bono, one of the pop singers Pavarotti collaborated with late in his career. Howard has also rounded up a range of fascinating performance footage from earlier in Pavarotti’s career, some of which is quite startling. Not surprisingly, “Pavarotti” features numerous arias, and though Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” a personal favorite, is sung a lot, the most moving segment we hear is Cavaradossi’s wrenching final aria in the composer’s “Tosca,” sung when the tenor himself was coming to grips with his own mortality. --Los Angeles Times “Pavarotti's larger-than-life personality shines in almost every scene. The singer's optimism is contagious, and his schoolboy-like wonder is jubilant. There's a lot to smile at here.” --New York Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 432334246 | Volunteer Victoria Annual Volunteer Fair | 2019-09-26 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-26 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-21 8:26 am | 2019-08-21 8:27 am |  Join 60+ local organizations to learn more about your volunteering options. People of all ages and stages of life are invited to attend our Annual Volunteer Fairs to meet with representatives from local organizations who are actively recruiting volunteers for 100’s of diverse volunteer positions. Whether you are looking to learn new skills, share your knowledge, or take a break from the stresses of school or work there are volunteering options for everyone. There is no fee for the public to to attend a Volunteer Fair and it is a great opportunity to learn about non profit organizations and charities across Greater Victoria. <http://volunteervictoria.bc.ca/>  |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 449961336 | Opening Launch // Object Biographies | 2019-09-26 | 4:30 pm | 2019-09-26 | 6:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 6:17 pm | Join us in celebrating the launch of our latest publication \[untitled\]:The Artists' Archives at the University of Victoria Libraries and the opening of UVic Legacy Art Galleries' newest exhibition, Object Biographies: Artists’ Lives through their Archives. Refreshments will be provided. About the Exhibition: Curated by Bradley Clements with Caroline Riedel A printing block. Glaze samples. Pouches of pigments. Why are these items in UVic’s archives, and what can they tell us about the lives, relationships, artworks and practices of the artists who owned them? Bringing together materials from UVic’s Special Collections and University Archives in partnership with the Legacy Art Galleries, Object Biographies is a glimpse into the lives of artists through their archives. Legacy Maltwood | at the Mearns Centre – McPherson Library Lekwungen territory Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen-speaking peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact legacy@uvic.ca or call 250 721-6562. Image: Robin Hopper, cobalt glaze tests (detail), Courtesy of University of Victoria Libraries Special Collections and University Archives |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 461709754 | Where’d You Go, Bernadette? | 2019-09-26 | 5:15 pm | 2019-09-26 | 6:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 8:19 am | 2019-09-18 8:19 am | Bernadette (**Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett**) is a successful and doting mother yearning to do something for herself. Richard Linklater’s first feature film since *Boyhood* (2016). “Where’d You Go, Bernadette” is at its best as character study in female ambition and motherhood, at their most passionate and ambivalent.” **Ann Hornaday, *Washington Post*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-farewell/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/whered-you-go-bernadette/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 400754758 | Foggy Isle Film Festival | 2019-09-26 | 6:00 pm | 2019-09-26 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 11:08 am | Foggy Isle is the new macabre-themed film festival set to take place on September the 26th, in Victoria BC. From the use of gallows in Market Square, the Brother XII Cult of the 1920s, to the myth of Victoria being the "Satanic Capital of North America," weirdness runs through the region's veins. These days though, Victoria is more about cafes than cults, and the ghosts are being pushed out due to gentrification! Foggy Isle Film Festival's mission is to bring the creepy back to Victoria, by showcasing short films that celebrate all that is weird, macabre, darkly beautiful, and hilarious. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* The line up will be announced before August 30th at foggyislefilms.com (This section will be updated once the line-up is announced!) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* $12 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/foggy-isle-film-festival-tickets-65282953070> Tickets are available exclusively online through Eventbrite. Tickets will NOT be available at the door, so please get yours in advance. Thank you :) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* The event is for ages 18+ as the film line-up is not yet rated. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 464032538 | 📣 Victoria Riding All Candidates Meeting | 2019-09-26 | 6:30 pm | 2019-09-26 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-20 9:30 am | **Victoria Riding All Candidates Meeting** will take place on Thursday, Sept. 26 at Christ Church Cathedral School Gymnasium, 912 Vancouver Street, Victoria from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. Meeting will be tackling questions about poverty, homelessness, housing, harm reduction, food security and more. Everyone is welcome. Meeting organized by Downtown Service Providers & Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness. <https://www.timescolonist.com/elections/victoria-riding-profile-and-candidates-1.2050343> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 448202149 | Nature X: If Salmon Could Speak, What Would They Say? | 2019-09-26 | 6:30 pm | 2019-09-26 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 11:41 pm | After 100 years of trying unsuccessfully to build and restore wild salmon, we finally have the tools to hear what they have to say to us. These tools will allow us to strategically get out of their way, and ask them every year: did we make it better for you? Alexandra Morton found a remote archipelago in 1984 to initiate a long-term study on communication in killer whales. When the salmon farming industry moved in, local fishermen brought their concerns to her and she began writing letters to government on their behalf. Today, Alexandra has devoted her life to protect BC’s wild salmon from the Atlantic salmon farming industry using science, law and activism. Through this process she has pulled together everything we know about wild salmon, the most recent advances in science, and has built a plan to restore the fish in partnership with First Nations, people throughout BC, and the fish themselves. She calls this the Department of Wild Salmon. It is time to use everything we know to keep wild salmon on our coast. This free presentation will begin with a drinks reception at 6:30 p.m., generously hosted by [Spinnakers Brewpub](https://www.facebook.com/spinnakersbrewpub/). The talk will begin at 7:15 p.m. Alexandra Morton is an independent biologist. At the start, she thought conservation would be a distraction from her research and was determined not to engage. However, she soon learned that was not possible. Learning from the natural world today invariably leads to the stark realization that critical natural processes are breaking down and intervention is essential – a common experience for biologists worldwide. Morton has published extensively on the science of impact of salmon farms, turned her home into a research station, engaged in activism, met with the Queen of England and has been featured in the New York Times and on 60 Minutes. Today, she sees the re-emergence of ancient indigenous governance and new and extraordinary scientific tools that allow salmon to speak to us as the only path forward. <https://batemancentre.org/events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 449681510 | 🍫🍷 Chocolate Release & Surprise Wine Tasting | 2019-09-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-26 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:48 am | Julie, our local chocolatier is back with new chocolates and we have prepared a wine tasting to complement her creations Julie and our team invite you all to join us around the table to discover Julie's new chocolate collection of 2019. This exclusive night will include a presentation of her unique chocolates and a surprise wine tasting leaded by Teresa, our incredible sommelier. Tickets: Just 20$ (16 spots avaliable), purchase online [through eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/chocolate-release-surprise-wine-tasting-tickets-64156603127) or facebook ..... Phone:250-590-5883 Email: tudorlrsevents@gmail.com Please taste responsibly and plan for a safe ride home. Participants must be at least 19 years of age. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441897585 | The Last Black Man in San Francisco | 2019-09-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-26 | 9:01 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:34 pm | CLOSED CAPTIONING AVAILABLE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! "ONE OF 2019's BEST MOVIES!" --Toronto Star “ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL MOVIES OF THE YEAR” –Austin Chronicle Piercing study of race, urban gentrification, and male friendship\\; heady meditation on nostalgia and memory\\; love letter to a singular city: It’s hard to exactly define Last Black Man, but it’s impossible not to fall under its spell. Audiences at Sundance — where it took home both Best Director and a Special Jury Prize — certainly swooned. Maybe it’s enough to say that it’s a romance between a man, his hometown, and a house? The man, Jimmie (Jimmie Fails) is smart and funny and sad and complicated, the hometown is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the house is layer-cake Victorian. That house is where Jimmie seems to put all his restless energy, bringing his best friend Montgomery (Jonathan Majors) by to make sure the eaves are in good shape. He loves it, he reveals, because his grandfather built it. When a legal conflict leaves the place vacant, Jimmie and Montgomery seize their chance\\; “squatter” seems like the wrong word for how lovingly they care for it. Their covert takeover hardly comes close to conveying the richness of first-time feature director Joe Talbot’s vision. It’s all shot so gorgeously that nearly every frame could be paused, printed, and hung on a wall. It’s the kind of movie you fall into with your whole heart and emerge from feeling, for two hours at least, what it is to fully be transported by the magic of film. --Entertainment Weekly “A LYRICAL, VISUALLY STUNNING TONE POEM” –Washington Post “A slow ballad, a tragic ode, a dirty limerick, a wistful lament and a heartbreaking elegy. It’s a tribute to the notion of home that we all carry. This is one of the year’s best films. --RogerEbert.com "It’s already one of the best movies of 2019 by a long shot." --Rolling Stone UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 464031125 | 🛐 Jewish Young Adults: High Holy Days Learning | 2019-09-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-26 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-20 9:28 am |  If you identify as a Jewish, Jew-ish, Jew-curious, or friendly-with-Jews young adult, please join us at the *shul* *on* Thursday, September 26, 2019 7 – 9:00 pm for a relaxed discussion over a beer or cider. **Rabbi Harry** will deliver a teaching on finding meaning and understanding in the High Holy Days (*Yamim Noraim*). If you’ve ever wanted to understand the High Holy Days better (or have been afraid to ask questions about them) this is not to be missed! Bring your questions! [For more information…](mailto:membership@congregationemanuel.ca) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 461703914 | The Farewell | 2019-09-26 | 7:45 pm | 2019-09-26 | 9:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 8:15 am | Billi (Awkwafina, *Crazy Rich Asians*) is struggling to come to terms with her family’s decision to keep their terminally ill matriarch in the dark about her own death, inducing a complicated and bittersweet homecoming she never knew she needed. **99% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes** “A funny, emotionally intricate and deeply moving tale of severed connections and renewed family ties*.*” **Joe Morgenstern****, *Wall Street Journal*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-farewell/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441897586 | The Last Black Man in San Francisco | 2019-09-26 | 9:20 pm | 2019-09-26 | 11:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:34 pm | CLOSED CAPTIONING AVAILABLE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! "ONE OF 2019's BEST MOVIES!" --Toronto Star “ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL MOVIES OF THE YEAR” –Austin Chronicle Piercing study of race, urban gentrification, and male friendship\\; heady meditation on nostalgia and memory\\; love letter to a singular city: It’s hard to exactly define Last Black Man, but it’s impossible not to fall under its spell. Audiences at Sundance — where it took home both Best Director and a Special Jury Prize — certainly swooned. Maybe it’s enough to say that it’s a romance between a man, his hometown, and a house? The man, Jimmie (Jimmie Fails) is smart and funny and sad and complicated, the hometown is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and the house is layer-cake Victorian. That house is where Jimmie seems to put all his restless energy, bringing his best friend Montgomery (Jonathan Majors) by to make sure the eaves are in good shape. He loves it, he reveals, because his grandfather built it. When a legal conflict leaves the place vacant, Jimmie and Montgomery seize their chance\\; “squatter” seems like the wrong word for how lovingly they care for it. Their covert takeover hardly comes close to conveying the richness of first-time feature director Joe Talbot’s vision. It’s all shot so gorgeously that nearly every frame could be paused, printed, and hung on a wall. It’s the kind of movie you fall into with your whole heart and emerge from feeling, for two hours at least, what it is to fully be transported by the magic of film. --Entertainment Weekly “A LYRICAL, VISUALLY STUNNING TONE POEM” –Washington Post “A slow ballad, a tragic ode, a dirty limerick, a wistful lament and a heartbreaking elegy. It’s a tribute to the notion of home that we all carry. This is one of the year’s best films. --RogerEbert.com "It’s already one of the best movies of 2019 by a long shot." --Rolling Stone UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 425056364 | Full Moon Blacklight Party | 2019-09-26 | 10:00 pm | 2019-09-27 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-12 3:36 pm | Absolut, Upstairs Cabaret and Delta Kappa Epsilon Victoria present. FULL MOON BLACKLIGHT PARTY SEASON 5 Thursday, September 26th Doors: 10:00 PM - ladies get free entry until 10:30pm Black lights, body paint, bucket specials, giveaways, dance moves, and you. $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/full-moon-blacklight-party-tickets-68850209831> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441897587 | Yesterday | 2019-09-27 | 3:00 pm | 2019-09-27 | 4:57 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:35 pm | Musician Jack (Himesh Patel) is a twentysomething teacher who’s gigging with the help of his biggest fan and manager Ellie (Lily James). After he’s knocked out, he awakens to learn that he is apparently the only person in the world who remembers The Beatles. Passing off their songs as his own, he wins fame and fortune – but at the price of his honesty and his friendship with Ellie… A glowing tribute to The Beatles and their music, this is both a toe-tapping pleasure to watch and a smart, occasionally scathing look at how we get things wrong.” –Empire “’Yesterday’ has great fun with a great premise.” –The Globe and Mail “The movie is fun, largely because it proposes that fun is the principal legacy of the Beatles.” –The New Yorker CLOSED CAPTIONING AVAILABLE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! "ONE OF 2019's BEST MOVIES!" --Toronto Star “ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL MOVIES OF THE YEAR” –Austin Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 469969789 | Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool | 2019-09-27 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-27 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 29, 2019 | 2019-09-29 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190929T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 10:23 pm | 2019-09-25 10:25 pm | Born to a wealthy but troubled family, one of the greatest names in jazz lived a complicated life of fame, turbulence, and absolute genius as seen through found footage, interviews, and never-heard music tracks. 95% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com “You’ll want to listen to Miles’ music after watching the film, and, when you do, you might feel it a little deeper.” **Glenn Whipp, *Los Angeles Times*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-farewell/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/blinded-by-the-light/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/miles-davis-birth-of-the-cool/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 438542306 | 📈 Whitney’s Retirement & CD Release Party | 2019-09-27 | 6:00 pm | 2019-09-27 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-27 4:35 pm | 2019-08-27 4:38 pm | Whitney Laughlin is finally retiring, so please do come join in the celebration - and for a very worthy cause! We will also be honoring all of the cyclists in this September’s Vancouver Island Grandmothers fundraising ride. When: Friday, September 27. Arrive any time after 6 p.m. Where: Norway House, 1110 Hillside Ave (just west of Cook), Victoria Park in their lot or next door at Monarch Furniture on Prior Dance: to Groove Kitchen - best dance band in town! - playing from 7-9 Food: Please bring a savory appetizer or a sweet for the food table Bring: Cash for CD’s and bar (wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks) Wear: Hawai’i or beach casual (this is a retirement party, after all!) Minimum donation: $20 per person, in advance, if possible. If you do online banking, please Interac to my email: laughlin@rt66.com Otherwise, cash will be collected at the door. Profits to Victoria Grandmothers for Africa RSVP: ASAP, please, to laughlin@rt66.com, and no later than September 15 as I will be out of the country most of September and space is limited. <http://www.victoriagrandmothersforafrica.ca/> <a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank"> </a> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 441897588 | Yesterday | 2019-09-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-27 | 8:57 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:35 pm | Musician Jack (Himesh Patel) is a twentysomething teacher who’s gigging with the help of his biggest fan and manager Ellie (Lily James). After he’s knocked out, he awakens to learn that he is apparently the only person in the world who remembers The Beatles. Passing off their songs as his own, he wins fame and fortune – but at the price of his honesty and his friendship with Ellie… A glowing tribute to The Beatles and their music, this is both a toe-tapping pleasure to watch and a smart, occasionally scathing look at how we get things wrong.” –Empire “’Yesterday’ has great fun with a great premise.” –The Globe and Mail “The movie is fun, largely because it proposes that fun is the principal legacy of the Beatles.” –The New Yorker CLOSED CAPTIONING AVAILABLE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! "ONE OF 2019's BEST MOVIES!" --Toronto Star “ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL MOVIES OF THE YEAR” –Austin Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 427504798 | PoleCraft: Aerial Artistry and Other Spells | 2019-09-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-27 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until September 29, 2019 | 2019-09-29 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190929T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 9:58 am | **PoleCraft** is an exhibition of aerial artists who challenge social convention through their defiance of gravity. Organized by the Victoria-based Electra Pole Art Productions, PoleCraft takes place at the Metro Theatre on September 27 and 28, 2019. These evening events welcome a wide array of performers who celebrate magic made through movement, leaving their audiences captivated, curious and spellbound. Most people know the stories about Salem, and womxn who were accused of being witches with supernatural powers. Throughout human history, these bodies have been both revered and persecuted. And while it seems like this persecution lives simply in stories or long ago pasts, womxn from every walk of life are still discouraged from embracing their power, self-expression and talent. Willfully and often secretly, however, there are those who continue to practice and cultivate their magic. PoleCraft evokes the power rooted in the feminine and explores a transformation that comes from living outside society boundaries. This evening event summons a safety where non-traditional, artistic concepts can be explored together in community. PoleCraft celebrates the divine witch. Inspired by the incredible community of pole and aerial artists locally and internationally, this exhibition features headliner Tara Meyer, winner of the 2018 Ms. Pole Fitness Olympia title. She is currently touring Europe with the world-renowned Cirque Du Soleil, and is the owner of VogueFit in Winnipeg, Canada. PoleCraft also welcomes Wendy Lee, an aerial and GoGo performer based in Los Angeles, California. She shares her dynamic craft at BeSpun, an iconic pole dance studio in LA. Local feature artists include Vancouver Island’s Natalie Fustier (owner of Comox Valley’s Femme Natale’s Pole Fitness), Jane Air (owner of Athena Vertical Dance in Tacoma, Washington), and Kaelyn Schmitt (Founder and Producer at Ignio Circus). Finally, Electra Productions is also proud to present a diverse range of 18 performers in total, representing studios from across Vancouver Island and Canada. Studios include Luxe Studios (Nanaimo), Femme Natale’s (Courtenay), Circus Freaks (Parksville), Tantra Fitness (Vancouver), Alive (Victoria), Island Circus Space (Victoria), The Rising Circus (Victoria), Saskatoon Pole and Dance Studio (Saskatchewan), 3Sixty Dance and Fitness (Ottawa), and Impulse Studio (Courtenay). **$45** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/polecraft-aerial-artistry-and-other-spells-tickets-67391468697**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/polecraft-aerial-artistry-and-other-spells-tickets-67391468697) **PoleCraft Show Line-up** **MC: *Shay Jones*** **Headliner:** Tara Meyer **Guest Artist:** Wendy Lee **Featured Artists:** Jane Air Femme Natale Kaelyn Schmitt **Performers:** Ashley Schoock Athina Luna Yen Branwyn Elspeth Eve Olynyk Farrah Moanz Karen Natalee Rhodes Samantha Gray Sarah Bella Sarah Longpre |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 415446036 | The Children | 2019-09-27 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-27 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:12 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 362675019 | Huun Huur Tu | 2019-09-27 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-27 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-05-28 8:28 am | EARLY BIRD PRICES TILL JUNE 15TH! The Tuvan acoustic quartet Huun Huur Tu prove that Tuvan music can take plenty of intelligent innovation. Using traditional instruments and drawing subtly on 20th-century composers, funky rhythms, and the decades they spent honing their overtone singing, Huun Huur Tu transform ancient songs into complex acoustic compositions. Beginning over seventeen years ago, Huun Huur Tu has almost single-handedly introduced the outside world to the boundless wealth of Tuvan traditions, thanks in great part to their superior musicianship. The whistling of the high-mountain wind forms eerie overtones and postmodern statement. The repeated thrum of a string against wood and hide turns into a meditative, evocative figure straight from the avant garde. The descendents of isolated Siberian herdsmen make serious, strangely universal music out of some of the planets quirkiest acoustics Artist Website: <http://www.huunhuurtu.ru/> $25 (Students) / $35 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4251039> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 420733566 | Urbanite | 2019-09-27 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-27 | 11:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 7:38 am | 19+ Event Urbanite, the hippest, happening night of art and mingling in the city! As part of the Gallery’s adult programming, this event animates a range of themes from our exhibitions and current cultural topics. Experience art through custom cocktails, exhibition interventions, live music and hands-on activities! UP NEXT | STIMULI FRIDAY SEP 27 | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Engage your senses through a range of activities and offerings inspired by our current exhibitions. Through music, performance, and hands-on activities we will be exploring the theme of Stimuli at our next Urbanite. Welcoming special guests DJ AWood. [Lighthouse Brewing Company](https://www.facebook.com/LighthouseBeer/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARD7hZGZMAFKWJQaUIYXNHRevjPKDHfBlMffa42B4hbAdXAzskHIPT3u2_UC4kzDt0P2yUru-gkFkziI&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDsGYM0JtLqTfzuH8FKq3qmfyT5hFnX3MgB_70jJg2bapnNIK7MnFGsNKSperGQom3bXhLMrmYLdxHeoNp87ccsl2cxBWQtmqXcB5xsG1_6hK8-3aQzYItr0a-SaaMrgzKCc_y7A6UOZET8yTv2FoVDTN_WAXgMp-Nkg5djGFKykC_nkXU1iwJ2WlCAfj_TaEH_KRKqoROPjK5qQBstuj0-naVxrjvRMzjl-y8EOVZzG7oqvp7byhFBVziB4VMmnj3ARwet1CxUypt8a43QCFUy1XGUumdZj5d-WxDNHEcyxydVvHC8AgKTWjQGDvLpYDj9dsUKHsfwZ9u6yyYd-gWMQN6VZmM0U4UpiEEaDzsv), [Little Jumbo](https://www.facebook.com/LittleJumboYYJ/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARBMnrRuunHY5n9JD_kQwkxFwg1s0vyssu78rKXJQW6DCEKFcu-tWyobuwCvWWWTG0cEtgA15e3deGir&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDsGYM0JtLqTfzuH8FKq3qmfyT5hFnX3MgB_70jJg2bapnNIK7MnFGsNKSperGQom3bXhLMrmYLdxHeoNp87ccsl2cxBWQtmqXcB5xsG1_6hK8-3aQzYItr0a-SaaMrgzKCc_y7A6UOZET8yTv2FoVDTN_WAXgMp-Nkg5djGFKykC_nkXU1iwJ2WlCAfj_TaEH_KRKqoROPjK5qQBstuj0-naVxrjvRMzjl-y8EOVZzG7oqvp7byhFBVziB4VMmnj3ARwet1CxUypt8a43QCFUy1XGUumdZj5d-WxDNHEcyxydVvHC8AgKTWjQGDvLpYDj9dsUKHsfwZ9u6yyYd-gWMQN6VZmM0U4UpiEEaDzsv), [Mission Hill Family Estate Winery](https://www.facebook.com/MissionHillWine/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARAY7s5AG0-J6QwlL16KA3xf2ykhMPuPm1IAyOarey9BkOnZYGzkWV2TJtKHi9XOUa2IXjt7wocc5hb4&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDsGYM0JtLqTfzuH8FKq3qmfyT5hFnX3MgB_70jJg2bapnNIK7MnFGsNKSperGQom3bXhLMrmYLdxHeoNp87ccsl2cxBWQtmqXcB5xsG1_6hK8-3aQzYItr0a-SaaMrgzKCc_y7A6UOZET8yTv2FoVDTN_WAXgMp-Nkg5djGFKykC_nkXU1iwJ2WlCAfj_TaEH_KRKqoROPjK5qQBstuj0-naVxrjvRMzjl-y8EOVZzG7oqvp7byhFBVziB4VMmnj3ARwet1CxUypt8a43QCFUy1XGUumdZj5d-WxDNHEcyxydVvHC8AgKTWjQGDvLpYDj9dsUKHsfwZ9u6yyYd-gWMQN6VZmM0U4UpiEEaDzsv) and [Victoria Soda Works](https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaSodaWorks/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARCGJjiwMyRmmARsn0jvBL8uD9I_IGHRx-MKMaiTrtDDXNds6WaD55e0-b1DAtSxL0yrcskY3QgBY-RI&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDsGYM0JtLqTfzuH8FKq3qmfyT5hFnX3MgB_70jJg2bapnNIK7MnFGsNKSperGQom3bXhLMrmYLdxHeoNp87ccsl2cxBWQtmqXcB5xsG1_6hK8-3aQzYItr0a-SaaMrgzKCc_y7A6UOZET8yTv2FoVDTN_WAXgMp-Nkg5djGFKykC_nkXU1iwJ2WlCAfj_TaEH_KRKqoROPjK5qQBstuj0-naVxrjvRMzjl-y8EOVZzG7oqvp7byhFBVziB4VMmnj3ARwet1CxUypt8a43QCFUy1XGUumdZj5d-WxDNHEcyxydVvHC8AgKTWjQGDvLpYDj9dsUKHsfwZ9u6yyYd-gWMQN6VZmM0U4UpiEEaDzsv) at the bar. $20 ($15 Members) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/urbanite-sept-27-2019-tickets-68208462347> **Tickets go on sale September 10, 2019 at noon sharp.** ***Are you a Member of the Gallery? Enjoy early access to ticket sales on September 6 at noon sharp (4 max per member).*** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 469962841 | Blinded by the Light | 2019-09-27 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-27 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 29, 2019 | 2019-09-29 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190929T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 10:15 pm | 2019-09-25 10:17 pm | It’s 1987, and Pakistani teen Javed stumbles upon the music of Bruce Springsteen, taking lessons from The Boss on life, love, what it means to be born to run. Certified fresh on RottenTomatoes.com “Combining both the universality and specificity of Springsteen’s music, *Blinded By The Light* is an exuberant anthem to the importance of music, the need to be seen and the hope of new possibilities.” **Ian Freer, *Empire*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325)[ ](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-farewell/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/blinded-by-the-light/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 357962488 | Margaret Atwood: The Testaments | 2019-09-27 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-27 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | Read-only | 2019-05-21 2:57 pm | 2019-05-30 2:26 pm | Munro’s Books and McClelland & Stewart Present: Margaret Atwood in conversation with CBC's Shelagh Rogers 8pm Friday September 27th 2019 TICKETS GO ON SALE TUESDAY JUNE 4th 2019 9.30AM All Tickets $45.00 <https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2838.html> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 441897590 | Yesterday | 2019-09-27 | 9:15 pm | 2019-09-27 | 11:12 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:35 pm | Musician Jack (Himesh Patel) is a twentysomething teacher who’s gigging with the help of his biggest fan and manager Ellie (Lily James). After he’s knocked out, he awakens to learn that he is apparently the only person in the world who remembers The Beatles. Passing off their songs as his own, he wins fame and fortune – but at the price of his honesty and his friendship with Ellie… A glowing tribute to The Beatles and their music, this is both a toe-tapping pleasure to watch and a smart, occasionally scathing look at how we get things wrong.” –Empire “’Yesterday’ has great fun with a great premise.” –The Globe and Mail “The movie is fun, largely because it proposes that fun is the principal legacy of the Beatles.” –The New Yorker CLOSED CAPTIONING AVAILABLE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! "ONE OF 2019's BEST MOVIES!" --Toronto Star “ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL MOVIES OF THE YEAR” –Austin Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 441897591 | The Rocky Horror Picture Show | 2019-09-27 | 11:45 pm | 2019-09-28 | 1:26 am | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:36 pm | ONLY $4.75 FOR UVIC UNDERGRADS! The most popular, CRAZIEST cult film returns! Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick are a squeaky-clean couple in a scary mansion inhabited by a sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania (Tim Curry) and other assorted oddballs. Let’s Do The Time-Warp Again! UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 456613312 | Startup Slam 2019 | 2019-09-28 | 8:30 am | 2019-09-28 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-13 11:56 am | We created Startup Slam to showcase Victoria’s tech sector and provide interactive workshops for students and professionals. In 2014, 60 attendees joined us for the first Startup Slam. Last year, over 400 students, developers, and entrepreneurs came together to share ideas, knowledge, and expertise! Workshops will be offered on product validation, design, technical topics, and entrepreneurship. Find the full list of speakers at[ startupslam.io](https://www.startupslam.io/). On the day of the event, you can also book a session to Talk with an Expert, a chance to have a one-on-one conversation with technical leaders, startup founders, legal experts, and angel investors. Because we want everyone to be able to attend Startup Slam, tickets remain free! Registration includes lunch. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/startup-slam-2019-tickets-64676966548>  We are also offering limited edition Startup Slam 2019 t-shirts at a subsidized rate of $10. Check out our fresh logo design for 2019! They're comfy tri-blend cotton. Snag one with your registration because quantities are limited! \*\*\***T-shirts must be claimed by 2:00 pm on Sept 28 in person at the Victoria Conference Center. Unclaimed t-shirts will be sold or donated. The purchase of a t-shirt is non-refundable.\*\*\*** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 430619842 | I Heart Gear: Gear Swap & Marketplace | 2019-09-28 | 10:00 am | 2019-09-28 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-19 2:26 pm | Bring your cherished clothing and outdoor gear to Centennial Square for **on-the-spot fixes** from local experts or attend a **repair workshop** to learn to **do it yourself**. If you're looking for something new (to you) or ready to pass on your old gear, check out the gear swap and marketplace. ## Event Info Check back soon for more details as we confirm workshops, vendors, as well as local organizations that will be supporting the event with their own fixes! **GET IT FIXED** On the spot creative fixes with repair experts. We'll provide the tools and materials you need to get the job done. **LEARN NEW SKILLS** Hand-on workshops and sessions that provide you with the skills you need to breathe life into your gear. **BUY & TRADE QUALITY GEAR** Want a great deal on some used gear, or have some gear of your own you'd like to sell? Get a table at our marketplace or check out the MEC Gear Swap. Reuse, Recycle, Rethink. **PAY IT FORWARD** Give your gear a new home by donating to a community group. **MEET YOUR LOCAL MAKERS** Get involved and find your crew of makers, upcyclers, and recyclers! Meet local businesses that are leading the way and keeping it green. **GOOD EATS** Fuel up with local food vendors ## [](https://events.mec.ca/node/257216)[](https://events.mec.ca/node/257221)[](https://events.mec.ca/node/257161) ### Getting there **Centennial Square, Victoria BC** Centennial Square is located next to Victoria's heritage City Hall at Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue, in the north end of downtown. Pay parking available (parkades & on street parking) and EV charging stations can be found at the Centennial Square parkade. Where possible, please consider carpooling or using alternative modes of transportation. **By bike:** Easily accessible by bike using the Pandora bike lanes. Not sure which bike path to use? Refer to the [CRD bike map](https://www.crd.bc.ca/docs/default-source/crd-document-library/maps/transportation/bikemap2014-frontback-web.pdf?sfvrsn=d33c6bca_8). **By bus:** There are multiple bus stops nearby – please consult [B](https://bctransit.com/victoria/schedules-and-maps)[C Transit](https://bctransit.com/victoria/schedules-and-maps) schedules for arrival and departure times. ## **Want to sell your own gear?** You can rent your own table for $10 by [clicking here](https://events.mec.ca/node/257161). MEC will provide you a space to sell and a table; you will need to provide your gear and your own means of accepting payment. Once registered as a vendor, you will receive an email confirmation as well as details provided by email one week prior to the event. Note: All tables must be set-up by 9:45am ### Sustainability Help us keep our events green by bringing your own water bottle and using alternative modes of transportation to get to the festival. Buying food at the event? Show your love of the ocean bring your own reusable utensils, bowls, plates, cups and napkins. Pack in, pack out. The earth and all who live here will thank you. This event is possible thanks to our friends in sustainability:  <https://events.mec.ca/node/257161> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 462854565 | 🎈 Make It an Indigo Weekend: L.O.L and Beyblades (Ages 5+) | 2019-09-28 | 10:50 am | 2019-09-28 | 12:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-19 8:24 am | 2019-09-19 8:27 am | There will be a storytime at 11am followed by the activities! Calling all collectors! Bring in your L.O.L. dolls for a swap station and join us as we demo the newest L.O.L. doll. Plus, get ready to battle with Beyblade in the Slingshock Beystadium! Perfect for ages 5+. \*Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Register here: <https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/25873/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 470509057 | 🎈 FREE! Fire Department Open House | 2019-09-28 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-28 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-26 9:02 am | Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere. In support of Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2019, the public is invited to the 2019 Esquimalt Fire Department Open House. Learn about fire safety, enjoy interactive activities for children including extinguishing a fire alongside our Fire Department crew members, a colouring station and a bouncy castle (weather permitting). The team from the Esquimalt Emergency Program will be on-site to answer your questions too. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 452195220 | Cooking Class: Stuffed Chicken Breast and Sweet Pea Risotto | 2019-09-28 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-28 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-09 9:26 pm | Learn how to make a delicious dinner all from scratch! Mike Haddow, of Goodlife Fitness, will spend an hour teaching you how to create Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast, along with Sweet Pea Risotto. Each participant will be given a portion to eat at the end of class. $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cooking-class-stuffed-chicken-breast-and-sweet-pea-risotto-tickets-72181852865> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 415284447 | The Art of Still Life in Oils with Claire Christinel | 2019-09-28 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-28 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:36 am | Learn to set up your own still life and oil painting texhniques with Claire Christinel! From concept to completed painting, Claire will present her still life painting process. Learn how to theme, select objects, arrange settings that create movement in the painting and how to light the arrangement. Claire will demonstrate her painting techniques in oils using brushes and palette knife. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. About Claire: I am an award winning artist with a design degree from Langara College in Vancouver BC, Canada. I studied fine arts in Toulouse, France at L’Ecole des Beaux Arts de Tournefeuille, and continue to study through workshops with prominent artists I am inspired by. I have exhibited in numerous group and solo shows and have received recognition and awards for my work. My paintings in oils and acrylics are in private and corporate collections in Canada, the United States, and France. <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/the-art-of-still-life-in-oils-with-claire-christinel/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 455931366 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: Aladdin | 2019-09-28 | 12:15 pm | 2019-09-28 | 2:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until September 30, 2019 | 2019-09-29 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190930T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-12 9:23 pm | 2019-09-12 9:28 pm | Guy Ritchie, USA, 2019, 128 minutes, PG - violence; may frighten young children; age 7+ Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott) wants to escape the confines of the palace and her father the sultan (Navid Negahban), who wants her to get married to Prince Anders (Billy Magnussen). Once outside the palace and on the streets of Agrabah she encounters the poor but warmhearted Aladdin (Mena Massoud), who charms his way into her heart. The evil sorcerer Jafar (Marwan Kenzari) is the chief advisor to the Sultan, but he is secretly devising a plot to unseat the Sultan and rule Agrabah for himself. In order to stop Jafar, Aladdin discovers the Genie's lamp in a cave, rubs it, and sets the mystical entity free, leading the Genie (Will Smith) to pledge his undying loyalty to the youth. Aladdin begins his quest to defeat Jafar and win the hand of the princess, with the Genie's help. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 442062586 | Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters | 2019-09-28 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-28 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-08-30 9:19 pm | Orange Shirt Day is recognized across Canada on September 30 in commemoration of Phyllis Webstad’s experience on her first day attending St. Joseph Mission Residential School. Join residential school survivor, Eddy Charlie and friend, Kristin Spray for a conversation about the legacy of residential schools and their impact on generations of Indigenous families and communities with an aim to create a space for healing and reconciliation. Registration begins September 3. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/orange-shirt-day-every-child-matters/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 409132388 | Brewing Kombucha and Kefir | 2019-09-28 | 1:00 pm | 2019-09-28 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:03 pm | Start brewing your own yummy, good for your tummy, fermented beverages with this crash course in Kombucha, Milk Kefir and Water Kefir! Having mysterious histories, these fermented, probiotic rich delicacies are known for being full of good things that promote overall digestive wellness. They are delicious and satisfying and there is a great number of ways you can flavor your goods! In this workshop we’ll go over the basics of how to ferment kombucha and kefir, and we’ll learn how to create effervescent kombucha with unique flavoring, like purchased kombuchas so often have. We will be sampling these tasty fermented bevvies, and you’ll have the opportunity to take one culture home with you, so bring along a jar if you wish to take home a SCOBY for kombucha or some grains for kefir. Free for [members](https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/compost-education-centre-membership/) / $20 non-members <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/brewing-kombucha-and-kefir-tickets-54008668381> Volunteer with the Compost Education Centre: <https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/volunteer/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 415284431 | The Art of Still Life in Oils with Claire Christinel | 2019-09-28 | 2:30 pm | 2019-09-28 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:36 am | 2019-07-31 10:36 am | Learn to set up your own still life and oil painting texhniques with Claire Christinel! From concept to completed painting, Claire will present her still life painting process. Learn how to theme, select objects, arrange settings that create movement in the painting and how to light the arrangement. Claire will demonstrate her painting techniques in oils using brushes and palette knife. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. About Claire: I am an award winning artist with a design degree from Langara College in Vancouver BC, Canada. I studied fine arts in Toulouse, France at L’Ecole des Beaux Arts de Tournefeuille, and continue to study through workshops with prominent artists I am inspired by. I have exhibited in numerous group and solo shows and have received recognition and awards for my work. My paintings in oils and acrylics are in private and corporate collections in Canada, the United States, and France. <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/the-art-of-still-life-in-oils-with-claire-christinel/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 442062157 | Culture Days: Klee Wyck Journal | 2019-09-28 | 2:30 pm | 2019-09-28 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-08-30 9:18 pm | In celebration of Culture Days 2019, we invite you to join Lou McKee and her husband David as they take you on a journey through images, stories and videos of the people and adventures involved in building a cozy cabin in the remote west coast wilderness. Be inspired to start your own illustrated journal with the supplies provided. Registration begins September 3. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/culture-days-klee-wyck-journal/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 441897592 | Yesterday | 2019-09-28 | 3:00 pm | 2019-09-28 | 4:57 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:37 pm | Musician Jack (Himesh Patel) is a twentysomething teacher who’s gigging with the help of his biggest fan and manager Ellie (Lily James). After he’s knocked out, he awakens to learn that he is apparently the only person in the world who remembers The Beatles. Passing off their songs as his own, he wins fame and fortune – but at the price of his honesty and his friendship with Ellie… A glowing tribute to The Beatles and their music, this is both a toe-tapping pleasure to watch and a smart, occasionally scathing look at how we get things wrong.” –Empire “’Yesterday’ has great fun with a great premise.” –The Globe and Mail “The movie is fun, largely because it proposes that fun is the principal legacy of the Beatles.” –The New Yorker CLOSED CAPTIONING AVAILABLE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! "ONE OF 2019's BEST MOVIES!" --Toronto Star “ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL MOVIES OF THE YEAR” –Austin Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 415448095 | The Children | 2019-09-28 | 4:00 pm | 2019-09-28 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:16 pm | 2019-07-31 3:16 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 440986422 | We Carry Our Ancestors: Cedar, Baskets and Our Relationships with the Land | 2019-09-28 | 4:00 pm | 2019-09-28 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-29 8:37 pm | 2019-09-07 6:18 pm | Curated by Lorilee Wastasecoot (BC Arts Council Curatorial Intern). **Opening Celebration:** Saturday, Sept. 28 | 4 to 6 p.m. *We Carry Our Ancestors* weaves together generations of Indigenous women through cedar basketry. For the first time ever, Legacy Art Galleries will exhibit Nuu-chah-nulth and Salish historical baskets from the collection alongside portraits of weavers including Alice Paul, Rosie Ross, Mary Jane Jackson, Mathilda Jim, Julianna Williams, Liz Happynook, Lena Jumbo and Ellen Jumbo by documentary photographer Ulli Steltzer. Contemporary baskets by Salish artists Angela Marston and Brenda Crabtree, among others, will also be exhibited. Through new and intensive community research, this exhibition honours the resilience of women who have carried their cultures forward by passing down the art of cedar basketry to future generations.  **Image:** Ulli Steltzer, *Alice Paul*, 1975, Gift of Ulli Steltzer. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 416229541 | 📈 Two Years Forever To Go | 2019-09-28 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-28 | 8:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 1:09 pm | [A Home for Hooves Farm Sanctuary](http://www.ahomeforhoovesfarmsanctuary.com) will be celebrating their two year anniversary at the Goward House in Victoria! It will feature a three course dinner catered by Fern Cafe and Bakery, a silent auction, a year in review video and amazing people. We'll also have a special gift, made from local plums, for our guests 19 or older. All ages welcome. Adults and kids 13 & Older - $60 Kids Age 6 to 12 - $40 Kids 5 and under - Free <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/two-years-forever-to-go-tickets-66952487693> <http://www.ahomeforhoovesfarmsanctuary.com/events.html> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 441897593 | Yesterday | 2019-09-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-28 | 8:57 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:37 pm | Musician Jack (Himesh Patel) is a twentysomething teacher who’s gigging with the help of his biggest fan and manager Ellie (Lily James). After he’s knocked out, he awakens to learn that he is apparently the only person in the world who remembers The Beatles. Passing off their songs as his own, he wins fame and fortune – but at the price of his honesty and his friendship with Ellie… A glowing tribute to The Beatles and their music, this is both a toe-tapping pleasure to watch and a smart, occasionally scathing look at how we get things wrong.” –Empire “’Yesterday’ has great fun with a great premise.” –The Globe and Mail “The movie is fun, largely because it proposes that fun is the principal legacy of the Beatles.” –The New Yorker CLOSED CAPTIONING AVAILABLE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! "ONE OF 2019's BEST MOVIES!" --Toronto Star “ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL MOVIES OF THE YEAR” –Austin Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 437522622 | 🏳️🌈 Sashay Cafe : An All Ages Drag Show | 2019-09-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-28 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-26 5:41 pm | **For The Love Of Drag invites you to the first Sashay Café: a cozy all ages draw show in the heart of Quadra Village!** ## About this Event For The Love Of Drag proudly presents SASHAY CAFÉ : An All Ages Drag Show! Saturday, September 28 Doors @ 7PM / Show @ 745PM At Caffe Fantastico Quadra (965 Kings Rd) $10 online <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sashay-cafe-an-all-ages-drag-show-tickets-70574529317> Save the fees with an etransfer: loveofdrag@gmail.com / password 'drag' Tickets available at the door if not sold out online. Victoria's open stage all ages drag show is back again with an incredible line up! Sashay Café is a cozy all ages monthly drag show taking place at Caffe Fantastico in the heart of Quadra Village! The coffee bar will be open, and alcohol and food will also be available for purchase. Come support local drag! Join us for a thrilling evening of performances from veteran and up-and-coming drag artists: Caln Em : IG @always\_goner Henrietta Dubét : IG @henriettadubet Honey Dewme : IG @honeydewme92 Jessica SnakeEyes : IG @will\_the\_squish Justin Poussé : IG @justinpousse\_\_ Kibbles N'Bits : IG @kibblesnbish Krystal Divination : IG @krystal\_divination Lamps Bass : IG @amnajessop Acknowledgement: This show is happening on the traditional and unceded lands of the Lekwungen-speaking people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. Let us all work towards decolonization together. Accessibility: \*Caffe Fantastico has two levels connected by 2 stairs. Both the Quadra St and Kings Rd entries are level with the sidewalk. There is a single use wheelchair accessible restroom on both the upper and lower level. The upper level (Kings Rd entrance) has access to the coffee bar. \*There is street parking available, as well as bus stops less than one block from the cafe. \*Tickets are available on a sliding scale for anyone with financial barriers who would like to attend and support. We can also arrange a cash door ticket for you if electronic transactions are a barrier. Please send a message or email loveofdrag@gmail.com so I can arrange to accommodate you! This show is a space for LGBTQ+ art. Allies are welcome to join us, please respect the artists and community. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 409139861 | African Spirit Night | 2019-09-28 | 7:30 pm | 2019-09-29 | 1:30 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:18 pm | Originally from Burkina Faso, Adama composes and performs an explosive melange of musical genres inspired by his native culture, and infused with sounds from Europe and beyond. He has performed with Carlos Santana, Manu Dibango, Marcus Miller, and many more artists from around the world, and has led workshops across Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* AFTER PARTY FROM 10 PM The African Spirit Night, our classic monthly Dinner & Dance party with our Afro Beats favorite DJ VINNIE BUGATTI https://www.facebook.com/vincent.y.johnson.5 and GUEST featuring the best in new and vintage African and Afro-Latin dance music ! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* DOORS OPEN: 7 PM Online Ticket: $20.00 Dinner: $35 Ticket will be available at the door for $40.00 on the day of the event. (BY RESERVATION ONLY) After Show party from 10:00- $10 CASH BAR. Tickets are now on sale at <https://africanspiritnightsept2019.eventbrite.ca> \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* DRESS CODE: Elegant Traditional attire or just DRESS TO IMPRESS. Whatever you decide to do, Africa Spirit Night September 2019 will be the highlight of your Fall events calendar. Let’s Celebrate! Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 415448104 | The Children | 2019-09-28 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-28 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:16 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 427519466 | Salsa Bachata Kizomba Night with Ronald Martinez | 2019-09-28 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-29 | 12:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 10:20 am | 2019-08-15 10:20 am | Salsa/Bachata/Kizomba Nights - SHARE with your FAMILY and FRIENDS if you LOVE dancing with us. TAG away! Music: Mix of various Latin music and Kizomba. We will play a fair ratio of 2-2-2 (2 Bachata songs - 2 Salsa/Cumbia/Merengue/Cha cha cha songs - 2 Kizomba songs). Dancing: Whether you are an absolute beginner or more experienced, we share the love of dance with everybody and encourage all to come. There will be a fun sample dance class to introduce a few Latin dances (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) prior to social dancing. Cover (for the night): Regular – $12 Student – $7 (must show valid student ID) Kids under 14 are free Cash only at the door HUGS at the door please. Schedule: 7:30pm: Doors open 8:00: Fun sample class (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) 8:45pm: Social dancing all night! Venue: Ukrainian Cultural Centre 3277 Douglas street, Victoria, BC V8Z 3K9 Big dance floor, incredible sound, great coffee across the street, and free parking. Thank you all very much for your support. If you have any questions, please message us. Never stop dancing. GRACIAS :) <https://www.facebook.com/events/336334947248515/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 409152462 | A Fantasia of Dance | 2019-09-28 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-28 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until September 30, 2019 | 2019-09-30 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20190930T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:46 pm | 2019-07-23 2:46 pm | Sean O’Loughlin, conductor Ballet Victoria, (Paul Destrooper, Artistic Director) Talented dancers of Ballet Victoria join Maestro Sean O’Loughlin and the VS to delight audiences with an eclectic fusion of music and dance including favourites from Fantasia, Rodeo, Romeo & Juliet, Appalachian Spring and more $18-$33 Students / $33-$85 General <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/pops-1-2019-royal-theatre> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||
| 441897594 | Yesterday | 2019-09-28 | 9:15 pm | 2019-09-28 | 11:12 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:37 pm | Musician Jack (Himesh Patel) is a twentysomething teacher who’s gigging with the help of his biggest fan and manager Ellie (Lily James). After he’s knocked out, he awakens to learn that he is apparently the only person in the world who remembers The Beatles. Passing off their songs as his own, he wins fame and fortune – but at the price of his honesty and his friendship with Ellie… A glowing tribute to The Beatles and their music, this is both a toe-tapping pleasure to watch and a smart, occasionally scathing look at how we get things wrong.” –Empire “’Yesterday’ has great fun with a great premise.” –The Globe and Mail “The movie is fun, largely because it proposes that fun is the principal legacy of the Beatles.” –The New Yorker CLOSED CAPTIONING AVAILABLE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! "ONE OF 2019's BEST MOVIES!" --Toronto Star “ONE OF THE MOST ORIGINAL MOVIES OF THE YEAR” –Austin Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 441897595 | The Rocky Horror Picture Show | 2019-09-28 | 11:45 pm | 2019-09-29 | 1:26 am | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:36 pm | ONLY $4.75 FOR UVIC UNDERGRADS! The most popular, CRAZIEST cult film returns! Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick are a squeaky-clean couple in a scary mansion inhabited by a sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania (Tim Curry) and other assorted oddballs. Let’s Do The Time-Warp Again! UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 356366822 | Free African Drumming Workshop with Adama Bilorou | 2019-09-29 | 11:00 am | 2019-09-29 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-19 7:55 am | 2019-07-01 11:23 am | ONBEAT for Culture Days with renowned West African percussionist Adama Bilorou Originally from Burkina Faso, Adama composes and performs an explosive melange of musical genres inspired by his native culture, and infused with sounds from Europe and beyond. He has performed with Carlos Santana, Manu Dibango, Marcus Miller, and many more artists from around the world, and has led workshops across Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. Workshop: free Drum rental: $5 Balafon rental: $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-african-drumming-workshops-tickets-61385599982> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 425842746 | The Brunch Party: Hip Hop Edition | 2019-09-29 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-29 | 3:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 12:25 pm | Victoria's FIRST and ONLY Brunch Party. DJ Low spinning HIP HOP all the way through! MIMOSA BAR / BREAKFAST COCKTAILS / CHICKEN N WAFFLES $30 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-brunch-party-hip-hop-edition-tickets-68877948799> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 409152501 | A Fantasia of Dance | 2019-09-29 | 2:00 pm | 2019-09-29 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:46 pm | 2019-07-23 2:47 pm | Sean O’Loughlin, conductor Ballet Victoria, (Paul Destrooper, Artistic Director) Talented dancers of Ballet Victoria join Maestro Sean O’Loughlin and the VS to delight audiences with an eclectic fusion of music and dance including favourites from Fantasia, Rodeo, Romeo & Juliet, Appalachian Spring and more $18-$33 Students / $33-$85 General <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/pops-1-2019-royal-theatre> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 441897596 | Becoming Nobody | 2019-09-29 | 3:00 pm | 2019-09-29 | 4:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:38 pm | “Only Nobody Gets Free” --Ram Dass “Becoming Nobody” truly represents the core arc of Ram Dass’ teachings and life. His ability to entertain and his sense of humor are abundantly evident in a conversation that brings us around to address the vast question of ultimate freedom. This is the quintessential portal to Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now, as well as other spiritual classics. Ram Dass has led a multifaceted life. Whether as Richard Alpert, the eminent Harvard psychologist, or as Ram Dass, who bridged Eastern and Western philosophies, he has defined a generation of inner explorers and seekers of truth and wisdom. Through his turns as rock star psychologist, counter-culture rascally adventurer, Eastern holy man, stroke survivor and compassionate caregiver, Ram Dass has worn many hats on his journey, the narrative of which is revealed in this film. Historic clips balance an engaging conversation with director Jamie Catto. The film captures a loving man full of joy, wit, honesty and wisdom, at ease while sharing his considerable pains and pleasures. The life experiences that have freed him from the attachments of his ‘Somebodyness’ have transformed him into the radiant soul who now inspires a new generation. “Jamie Catto’s new gorgeous movie is a revelatory look through Ram Dass’ decades of wisdom-keeping. Comforting and yet still thrilling to us old-timers, ‘Becoming Nobody’ will bring his vibrant truths, transmissions, stories, humanity and humor to new generations.” —Anne Lamott, Novelist, Speaker & Activist “Thought provoking, heart opening, fresh, wise and funny. Ram Dass changed my life and this film is a great exploration of his life and work.” – Pete Holmes, Comedian/Podcaster UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 441897597 | Becoming Nobody | 2019-09-29 | 5:00 pm | 2019-09-29 | 6:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:38 pm | “Only Nobody Gets Free” --Ram Dass “Becoming Nobody” truly represents the core arc of Ram Dass’ teachings and life. His ability to entertain and his sense of humor are abundantly evident in a conversation that brings us around to address the vast question of ultimate freedom. This is the quintessential portal to Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now, as well as other spiritual classics. Ram Dass has led a multifaceted life. Whether as Richard Alpert, the eminent Harvard psychologist, or as Ram Dass, who bridged Eastern and Western philosophies, he has defined a generation of inner explorers and seekers of truth and wisdom. Through his turns as rock star psychologist, counter-culture rascally adventurer, Eastern holy man, stroke survivor and compassionate caregiver, Ram Dass has worn many hats on his journey, the narrative of which is revealed in this film. Historic clips balance an engaging conversation with director Jamie Catto. The film captures a loving man full of joy, wit, honesty and wisdom, at ease while sharing his considerable pains and pleasures. The life experiences that have freed him from the attachments of his ‘Somebodyness’ have transformed him into the radiant soul who now inspires a new generation. “Jamie Catto’s new gorgeous movie is a revelatory look through Ram Dass’ decades of wisdom-keeping. Comforting and yet still thrilling to us old-timers, ‘Becoming Nobody’ will bring his vibrant truths, transmissions, stories, humanity and humor to new generations.” —Anne Lamott, Novelist, Speaker & Activist “Thought provoking, heart opening, fresh, wise and funny. Ram Dass changed my life and this film is a great exploration of his life and work.” – Pete Holmes, Comedian/Podcaster UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 417592754 | Community Dinner & Games Night | 2019-09-29 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-29 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Monthly on the last Sunday until June 29, 2020 | 2020-06-29 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200629T065959Z;BYDAY=-1SU | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-03 9:15 am | 2019-08-03 9:16 am | Come join us for a community centred evening the last Sunday of the month except July, August, and December. Meet your neighbours, share a meal, and have a laugh while playing cards and board games. All ages welcome. <http://oaklandscommunitycentre.com/special-events> Volunteer information: <https://oaklands.life/volunteers> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 469963782 | Blinded by the Light | 2019-09-29 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-29 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 1, 2019 | 2019-10-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191001T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 10:17 pm | It’s 1987, and Pakistani teen Javed stumbles upon the music of Bruce Springsteen, taking lessons from The Boss on life, love, what it means to be born to run. Certified fresh on RottenTomatoes.com “Combining both the universality and specificity of Springsteen’s music, *Blinded By The Light* is an exuberant anthem to the importance of music, the need to be seen and the hope of new possibilities.” **Ian Freer, *Empire*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325)[ ](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-farewell/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/blinded-by-the-light/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 449639673 | Themed Trivia Night: The Office Edition | 2019-09-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-29 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 9:46 am | Got Pop? Concerts & Paparazzi Nightclub presents: Themed Trivia Night: THE OFFICE Edition! “I just want to lie on the beach and eat hot dogs & play Office Trivia. That’s all I’ve ever wanted.” – Kevin Malone. The Office trivia is coming back to Victoria with all new questions! If you were at our SOLD OUT event last year, you know how much fun it was! We're back at Paparazzi Nightclub and they're super stoked to host this! Come with a team of up to 6 people or even try it solo. We will have three rounds of trivia from one of the most popular shows in the history of television! Questions will range from easy to extremely tough for those who think they know it all. Lots of cool prizes to be won! at Paparazzi Nightclub 642 Johnson St., Victoria BC Sunday September 29th 2019 Doors: 6pm, Starts at 7pm Tickets are only $10 + s/c in advance, $15 at the door. On sale now online at [myshowpass.com.](http://myshowpass.com/) Event is 19+ please bring 2 pieces of I.D. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Join the Got Pop? Facebook page for all the latest news on upcoming shows, concert pre-sales & prize giveaways! [www.facebook.com/gotpopconcerts](https://www.facebook.com/gotpopconcerts/) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441897598 | Becoming Nobody | 2019-09-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-29 | 8:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:38 pm | “Only Nobody Gets Free” --Ram Dass “Becoming Nobody” truly represents the core arc of Ram Dass’ teachings and life. His ability to entertain and his sense of humor are abundantly evident in a conversation that brings us around to address the vast question of ultimate freedom. This is the quintessential portal to Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now, as well as other spiritual classics. Ram Dass has led a multifaceted life. Whether as Richard Alpert, the eminent Harvard psychologist, or as Ram Dass, who bridged Eastern and Western philosophies, he has defined a generation of inner explorers and seekers of truth and wisdom. Through his turns as rock star psychologist, counter-culture rascally adventurer, Eastern holy man, stroke survivor and compassionate caregiver, Ram Dass has worn many hats on his journey, the narrative of which is revealed in this film. Historic clips balance an engaging conversation with director Jamie Catto. The film captures a loving man full of joy, wit, honesty and wisdom, at ease while sharing his considerable pains and pleasures. The life experiences that have freed him from the attachments of his ‘Somebodyness’ have transformed him into the radiant soul who now inspires a new generation. “Jamie Catto’s new gorgeous movie is a revelatory look through Ram Dass’ decades of wisdom-keeping. Comforting and yet still thrilling to us old-timers, ‘Becoming Nobody’ will bring his vibrant truths, transmissions, stories, humanity and humor to new generations.” —Anne Lamott, Novelist, Speaker & Activist “Thought provoking, heart opening, fresh, wise and funny. Ram Dass changed my life and this film is a great exploration of his life and work.” – Pete Holmes, Comedian/Podcaster UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 462173069 | Attaboy! by Janet Munsil - Play Reading | 2019-09-29 | 7:30 pm | 2019-09-29 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:19 pm | Free event. Whiz-kid teen Daniel is hard at work on a top-secret project in the backyard shed, a breakthrough that could change the world. When the EPA arrives to investigate, Daniel is forced to face the instability of his own future, and the consequences of his dangerous obsession. Attaboy! stars Madeleine Humeny, Kevin Kerr, Douglas Peerless, Justine Shore, Paul Terry and Jan Wood. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 469969985 | Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool | 2019-09-29 | 8:00 pm | 2019-09-29 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 2, 2019 | 2019-10-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191002T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 10:25 pm | 2019-09-25 10:25 pm | Born to a wealthy but troubled family, one of the greatest names in jazz lived a complicated life of fame, turbulence, and absolute genius as seen through found footage, interviews, and never-heard music tracks. 95% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com “You’ll want to listen to Miles’ music after watching the film, and, when you do, you might feel it a little deeper.” **Glenn Whipp, *Los Angeles Times*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-farewell/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/blinded-by-the-light/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/miles-davis-birth-of-the-cool/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 473139390 | 🧶 Knotty By Nature Drop-In Social | 2019-09-30 | 10:30 am | 2019-09-30 | 12:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Monday until December 31, 2019 | 2019-12-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191231T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-28 6:35 pm | 2019-09-28 6:37 pm | ## Come meet up, have a coffee, and do whatever you love to do with you hands. Free with the purchase of a beverage ## Mondays: 10:30-12:30 ## Wednesdays: 12:30-3:30  |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 472136824 | Xe xe Smun eem-Victoria Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters Ceremony | 2019-09-30 | 12:00 pm | 2019-09-30 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-27 5:50 pm | ### **Xe xe Smun eem-Victoria** **Orange Shirt Day:** **Every Child Matters Ceremony**[](https://www.victoria.ca/assets/Departments/Parks~Rec~Culture/Culture/Events~and~Festivals/Orange%20Shirt%20Day_2019e.jpg) **Monday, September 30 noon – 3 p.m. Centennial Square** **(Official portion of ceremony is noon - 2 p.m.)** *Orange Shirt Day* is a grassroots event that encourages Canadians to learn about and acknowledge the harm that the residential school system had on generations of Indigenous families and their communities. You're invited to wear orange and attend the *Xe xe Smun eem-Victoria* *Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters* ceremony (pronounced *shat shat smun am*). *Orange Shirt Day* is an opportunity for Indigenous Peoples, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come. September 30 was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to residential schools. Residential school survivor Eddy Charlie and friend Kristin Spray are organizing the *Xe xe Smun eem-Victoria Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters* event, which they developed in 2015 while attending the Indigenous Studies program at Camosun College. This is the third consecutive year that the City of Victoria is supporting the event to mark the City’s commitment to reconciliation. This year, event organizers have partnered with the [Moose Hide Campaign](https://www.moosehidecampaign.ca/), a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children. *Xe xe Smun eem* means "Sacred Children" in the Cowichan or Quw utsun language. The official language of the Quw utsun peoples is Hul Qumi unum. All are welcome to attend this free event. [Learn more](http://www.victoriaorangeshirtday.com). ### **The Ceremony** The event will be emceed by Victoria Lea Pruden who is the Vice-President of Women of the Metis Nation and the Provincial Women's Chair of Metis Nation BC. The ceremony will consist of a blessing of the land and welcome, followed by a flag raising and a moment of silence to honour and remember those who did not survive residential schools, as well as Indigenous and non-Indigenous performances and guest speakers. ### Proclamation Mayor Lisa Helps will be joined by other special guests, including the Honourable Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, who will proclaim Monday, September 30, 2019 as *Orange Shirt Day* in British Columbia. ### Guest Speakers Guest speakers will include Steve Sxwithul’txw, Michele Mundy and the Honourable Melanie Mark, BC Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, who will each share their personal experiences with residential schools and reconciliation. **Steve Sxw********ithul’txw** Steve Sxwithul’txw is from the Penelakut Tribe located just off Vancouver Island. He is a television producer who grew up in Duncan and is a survivor of the Kuper Island Residential School. **Michele Mundy** Michele Mundy is of Kwakwaka'wakw ancestry and a member of the 'Namgis First Nation from Alert Bay, BC. She has taught Indigenous Studies at Camosun College and is the Indigenous Cultural Safety Facilitator at Island Health. **Minister Melanie Mark** Minister Mark is Nisga’a, Gitxsan, Cree, Ojibway, French and Scottish, and is the first female First Nations Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and the first female First Nations Cabinet Minister. Her grandparents had to go to residential school. As the first in her family to graduate high school and complete post-secondary education, Minister Mark knows the transformative power of education and is committed to breaking down barriers to education. [Learn more about the guest speakers.](https://www.victoria.ca/assets/Departments/Parks~Rec~Culture/Culture/Events~and~Festivals/2019%20Orange%20Shirt%20Day%20Speaker%20Bios%202.pdf) ### Where to Find: Xe xe Smun eem-Victoria Orange Shirt Day T-Shirts, Blankets and *The Orange Shirt Story* Children's Book *Victoria Orange Shirt Day* T-shirts designed by artist Bear Horne, *Every Chi**l**d Matters* orange blankets and *The Orange Shirt Story* children’s book by Phyllis Webstad are available for $20 at the following locations: - Big Wheel Burger’s three locations: Westside Village at 172 Wilson Street, Cook Street Village at 341 Cook Street, and Gateway Village at 703-711 Vernon Avenue - Caffé Fantastico: 965 Kings Road - Delhi Café at 2504 Government Street - Fernwood Yoga Den at 1310 Gladstone Avenue - Oak Bay Recreation Centre at 1975 Bee Street These items will also be available for purchase at the ceremony (cash only). All proceeds go towards supporting this annual initiative. ### Sponsors The *Xe xe Smun eem-Victoria Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters* event is sponsored by the City of Victoria, Moose Hide Campaign, Big Wheel Burger, Caffé Fantastico, Dheli Café, Fabricland, Fernwood Yoga Den and Red Barn Market. ### Background The *Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters* initiative grew out of Phyllis Webstad’s account of having her shiny new orange shirt taken away on her first day of St. Joseph Mission residential school, during a commemoration in Williams Lake, BC in 2013. Since then, *Orange Shirt Day* has become an opportunity to keep the discussion happening about all aspects of residential schools. [Learn more](http://www.orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story.html). |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 392580197 | Learn how to use a map and compass | 2019-09-30 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-30 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 2:08 pm | Everyone should carry a map and compass in the backcountry… but do you actually know how to use them? Learn the basics about map and compass navigation so you stay found in the wilderness – it’s an essential outdoor skill. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: hands-on, small group class ## You’ll learn - How to read features and symbols on a topographic map - Basic compass features and extras - How to set declination on a compass - How to shoot a bearing from terrain - How to set a bearing from a topo map - How to follow a bearing - Straight-line navigation vs. hand railing vs. aiming off - Helpful advice on navigation resources at MEC ## Important notes We’ll have demo compasses and maps to work with – if you have your own compass, feel free to bring it along to the clinic. There’s a ton of useful info in this class. When you’re done, you’ll have basic skills to practice with at home. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/node/255481> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 472136103 | Victoria Reconciliation Dialogue #1 - Lekwungen Knowledge and the Land | 2019-09-30 | 5:30 pm | 2019-09-30 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-27 5:48 pm | Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. Victoria City Hall Antechamber **UPDATE:** Registration for our first Victoria Reconciliation Dialogue "Lekwungen Knowledge and the Land" is now full! Please note there may be space for walk-ins if some registrants are unable to attend. You can also tune in to our [live webcast ](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/council-committee-meetings.html)on **Monday, September 30 at 6 p.m.** We hope you can join us for this important conversation. <https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/events/events-list/community-events/victoria-reconciliation-dialogue-1-lekwungen-knowledge-and-the-land.html> ## About You're invited to participate in the *Victoria Reconciliation Dialogues*, a six-part series of conversations that will enable the community to explore together what Reconciliation could look like on Lekwungen territory. Guided by members of Lekwungen Nations and the City Family, Mayor Lisa Helps, members of City Council and special guests, the conversations will seek to build the community’s knowledge and understanding of Reconciliation – what it is, why it is needed, and why community conversations about Reconciliation are important. The first conversation, ***Dialogue #1:* *Lekwungen Knowledge and the Land***, will introduce Reconciliation by drawing on the guidance of Lekwungen Elders and members about the land on which we live. Guided by Florence Dick of the Songhees Nation and Victoria City Councillor Marianne Alto, *Dialogue #1* will take place **Monday, September 30 from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. approximately at Victoria City Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.** All are welcome to attend his free event. NOTE: The end time will depend on the length of the conversation. Learn more and register to attend at [www.victoria.ca/ReconciliationDialogues](http://www.victoria.ca/ReconciliationDialogues) We hope you can join us. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 461780309 | ♿📣 All Candidates Forum on Disability and Accessibility | 2019-09-30 | 6:30 pm | 2019-09-30 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:31 am |  On Monday Sept 30th, the VDRC, in cooperation with 11 other community organizations (see poster above), will host an All-Candidate’s Forum on disability and accessibility issues, in conjunction with the federal election in October. **Candidates confirmed:** - Laurel Collins, NDP - Racelle Kooy., Green Party - Nikki Macdonald, Liberal Party <https://drcvictoria.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 419386339 | ADHD Workshop for Families | 2019-09-30 | 6:30 pm | 2019-09-30 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 6:30 pm | This is a free workshop for parents/guardians of children with ADHD. Come and join us to learn some strategies for supporting the success of your kiddo at home! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/adhd-workshop-for-families-tickets-64889218399> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 438534185 | Womxn's Pinball League & Tournaments | 2019-09-30 | 6:45 pm | 2019-09-30 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Monthly on the last Monday until November 26, 2019 | 2019-11-26 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191126T075959Z;BYDAY=-1MO | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-27 4:23 pm | 2019-08-27 4:24 pm | After our sizzlin' summer start up, we're going full steam ahead with Womxn's IFPA Sanctioned LEAGUES! Starting on September 16th, we will have the first IFPA Sanctioned Womxn's League night of the season! Be sure to come check in at 6:45PM to secure a spot as game play begins at 7PM sharp! Two dates in September, the 11th and 25th, will be registered as IFPA Sanctioned 3 Strike Tournaments. Again, with a 6:45PM registration time and 7:00PM start. \*\*PLEASE NOTE THESE TWO DATES WILL BE MIXED GENDER\*\* All of these dates coincide perfectly with our current [\#13gamesfor13weeks](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/13gamesfor13weeks)! We have 6 more brand new pinball machines hitting our floor (2 of them in September!), with the final release lining up on November 15th, which is our one year anniversary - so you know it's gonna be big! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2170286459931476/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 441897599 | Becoming Nobody | 2019-09-30 | 7:00 pm | 2019-09-30 | 8:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:39 pm | “Only Nobody Gets Free” --Ram Dass “Becoming Nobody” truly represents the core arc of Ram Dass’ teachings and life. His ability to entertain and his sense of humor are abundantly evident in a conversation that brings us around to address the vast question of ultimate freedom. This is the quintessential portal to Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now, as well as other spiritual classics. Ram Dass has led a multifaceted life. Whether as Richard Alpert, the eminent Harvard psychologist, or as Ram Dass, who bridged Eastern and Western philosophies, he has defined a generation of inner explorers and seekers of truth and wisdom. Through his turns as rock star psychologist, counter-culture rascally adventurer, Eastern holy man, stroke survivor and compassionate caregiver, Ram Dass has worn many hats on his journey, the narrative of which is revealed in this film. Historic clips balance an engaging conversation with director Jamie Catto. The film captures a loving man full of joy, wit, honesty and wisdom, at ease while sharing his considerable pains and pleasures. The life experiences that have freed him from the attachments of his ‘Somebodyness’ have transformed him into the radiant soul who now inspires a new generation. “Jamie Catto’s new gorgeous movie is a revelatory look through Ram Dass’ decades of wisdom-keeping. Comforting and yet still thrilling to us old-timers, ‘Becoming Nobody’ will bring his vibrant truths, transmissions, stories, humanity and humor to new generations.” —Anne Lamott, Novelist, Speaker & Activist “Thought provoking, heart opening, fresh, wise and funny. Ram Dass changed my life and this film is a great exploration of his life and work.” – Pete Holmes, Comedian/Podcaster UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 474924174 | 🎤 All Together Now sings Corey Hart's Never Surrender! | 2019-09-30 | 7:30 pm | 2019-09-30 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-30 9:57 am | $10 Doors at 5:30pm / All Ages [Click Here to Register for Ticket](http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=493583) [](https://www.google.com/calendar/b/0/render?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20191001T023000Z/20191001T043000Z&text=All+Together+Now+sings+Corey+Hart%27s+Never+Surrender%21&details=All+Together+Now+is+a+drop-in+choir+night+with+Marc+Jenkins%2C+director+of+Victoria%27s+The+Choir+and+The+Chorus.+NO+experience+necessary%2C+NO+music+reading+required%2C+all+are+welcome.%0D%0A%0D%0AMarc+will+teach+the+song+in+harmony+-+by+the+end+of+the+night%2C+magic+happens%21+We%27ll+even+record+it+for+posterity.%0D%0A%0D%0AListen+before+you+arrive%3A%0D%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F-4pg6Jh94Lo%0D%0A%0D%0AVictoria%E2%80%99s+The+Choir+is+a+non-auditioned%2C+community+choir+that+sings+all-original+arrangements+of+pop%2C+folk+and+indie+music.+What+started+as+a+small+project+based+out+of+Larsen+Music+in+early+2013+turned+big+in+no+time%3A+100+great+people+who...%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Flivevictoria.com%2Fshow%2F493583%2Fall_info&location=Hermann%27s+Jazz+Club+%0A753+View+Street+%0AVictoria+BC&trp=false&sprop=artsvictoria.ca&sprop=name:arts+vic&pli=1&sf=true&output=xml)All Together Now is a drop-in choir night with Marc Jenkins, director of Victoria's The Choir and The Chorus. NO experience necessary, NO music reading required, all are welcome. Marc will teach the song in harmony - by the end of the night, magic happens! We'll even record it for posterity. Listen before you arrive: <https://youtu.be/-4pg6Jh94Lo> Victoria’s The Choir is a non-auditioned, community choir that sings all-original arrangements of pop, folk and indie music. What started as a small project based out of Larsen Music in early 2013 turned big in no time: 100 great people who love to sing their hearts out! The Choir has had a string of very fun and successful concerts, and performances at Rifflandia 2014 through 2017, Islands Folk Festival in 2017, and the 2015 Campbell Bay Music Festival. They've shared the stage with Fox Glove, Vox Humana Chamber Choir, Hank Pine, Adam Cohen, Kathryn Calder, Pharis and Jason Romero, Choir!Choir!Choir!, Aidan Knight and many more. The Choir was started by first director Anne Schaefer, who left after a year to travel the world. She has since returned to Victoria and started The Collective. The Choir is Directed by Marc Jenkins and accompanied by Erin Gray, and sings songs by Radiohead, St. Vincent, Annie Lennox, Alvvays and more! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 456839575 | 📚 Booksmack | 2019-09-30 | 7:30 pm | 2019-09-30 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-13 4:57 pm | 2019-09-13 4:57 pm | Free event. Join Greater Victoria Public librarians and special guests in the Belfry lobby for an evening of great book, music, audiobook and film recommendations. Bring your library card to sign out material on the spot. Belfry concession / bar will be open for the event. Running time: 90 minutes, including one intermission. No reservations required. The lobby opens 1 hour prior to the start of the event for general admission seating. This is a free event and the bar will be open. <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/calendar/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 441897600 | Becoming Nobody | 2019-09-30 | 8:45 pm | 2019-09-30 | 10:06 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:00 pm | 2019-08-30 5:39 pm | “Only Nobody Gets Free” --Ram Dass “Becoming Nobody” truly represents the core arc of Ram Dass’ teachings and life. His ability to entertain and his sense of humor are abundantly evident in a conversation that brings us around to address the vast question of ultimate freedom. This is the quintessential portal to Ram Dass, author of Be Here Now, as well as other spiritual classics. Ram Dass has led a multifaceted life. Whether as Richard Alpert, the eminent Harvard psychologist, or as Ram Dass, who bridged Eastern and Western philosophies, he has defined a generation of inner explorers and seekers of truth and wisdom. Through his turns as rock star psychologist, counter-culture rascally adventurer, Eastern holy man, stroke survivor and compassionate caregiver, Ram Dass has worn many hats on his journey, the narrative of which is revealed in this film. Historic clips balance an engaging conversation with director Jamie Catto. The film captures a loving man full of joy, wit, honesty and wisdom, at ease while sharing his considerable pains and pleasures. The life experiences that have freed him from the attachments of his ‘Somebodyness’ have transformed him into the radiant soul who now inspires a new generation. “Jamie Catto’s new gorgeous movie is a revelatory look through Ram Dass’ decades of wisdom-keeping. Comforting and yet still thrilling to us old-timers, ‘Becoming Nobody’ will bring his vibrant truths, transmissions, stories, humanity and humor to new generations.” —Anne Lamott, Novelist, Speaker & Activist “Thought provoking, heart opening, fresh, wise and funny. Ram Dass changed my life and this film is a great exploration of his life and work.” – Pete Holmes, Comedian/Podcaster UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 415285027 | Landscapes with Collage with Arden Rose | 2019-10-01 | 12:00 pm | 2019-10-01 | 1:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:37 am | Create your own beautiful landscape with Arden Rose. Join Arden for a demonstration of her process for creating a landscape from a photo reference or image onto canvas. This demo will provide you with an easy and fun way to create a landscape, focusing on colour mixes, stencils and collage for the background. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Colour is my life! I have been a member of Zebra Art Collective, Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts Council, and Victoria Arts Council. I am mostly self taught but have taken courses at Vancouver Island School of Art (VISA), Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts (MISSA), Arts Centre at Cedar Hill, and Coast Collective, as well as numerous workshops with both local and international artists including Michelle Miller, Debra Tilby, Nicholas Pierce, Nick Bantock and Robert Burridge. www.ardenroseart.com ardenroseart@gmail.com <https://www.facebook.com/ArdenRoseArt/> <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/landscapes-with-collage-with-arden-rose/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 415284945 | Landscapes with Collage with Arden Rose | 2019-10-01 | 2:30 pm | 2019-10-01 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 10:37 am | 2019-07-31 10:37 am | Create your own beautiful landscape with Arden Rose. Join Arden for a demonstration of her process for creating a landscape from a photo reference or image onto canvas. This demo will provide you with an easy and fun way to create a landscape, focusing on colour mixes, stencils and collage for the background. **Space is limited and registration is required.** Please visit Opus Victoria or contact them at 250‑386‑8133 or toll free 1‑800‑524‑6555 to register. Colour is my life! I have been a member of Zebra Art Collective, Saanich Peninsula Arts & Crafts Council, and Victoria Arts Council. I am mostly self taught but have taken courses at Vancouver Island School of Art (VISA), Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts (MISSA), Arts Centre at Cedar Hill, and Coast Collective, as well as numerous workshops with both local and international artists including Michelle Miller, Debra Tilby, Nicholas Pierce, Nick Bantock and Robert Burridge. www.ardenroseart.com ardenroseart@gmail.com <https://www.facebook.com/ArdenRoseArt/> <https://opusartsupplies.com/events/landscapes-with-collage-with-arden-rose/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 469970183 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | 2019-10-01 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-01 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 2, 2019 | 2019-10-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191002T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 10:26 pm | 2019-09-25 10:26 pm | A young man with Downs runs away from his care home with **a dream of becoming a pro wrestler**, stumbling upon **outlaw and unlikely mentor** Tyler (**Shia LeBouf**). **A story of Huckleberry Finn for a new millennia.** **Winner of the Audience Award at SXSW 2019** “The film’s reality-defying, storybook approach to the plot and the characters grows on you.” **Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/racing-in-the-rain/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-peanut-butter-falcon/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 441926401 | The Farewell | 2019-10-01 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-01 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:50 pm | In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina, “Crazy Rich Asians”) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. To assure her happiness, they gather under the joyful guise of an expedited wedding, uniting family members scattered among new homes abroad. As Billi navigates a minefield of family expectations, she finds there’s a lot to celebrate: a chance to rediscover the country she left as a child, her grandmother’s wondrous spirit, and the ties that keep on binding even when so much goes unspoken. A heartfelt celebration of both the way we perform family and the way we live it, masterfully interweaving a gently humorous depiction of the good lie in action with a richly moving story of how family can unite and strengthen us, often in spite of ourselves. --Rose Theatre “When each of us contains multitudes, "The Farewell" suggests, home is everywhere, or anywhere we happen to be." - Washington Post “A remarkably cohesive ensemble movie\\; every member of the family gets a chance to shine.”– The Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 469970010 | Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool | 2019-10-01 | 7:45 pm | 2019-10-01 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 10:25 pm | Born to a wealthy but troubled family, one of the greatest names in jazz lived a complicated life of fame, turbulence, and absolute genius as seen through found footage, interviews, and never-heard music tracks. 95% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com “You’ll want to listen to Miles’ music after watching the film, and, when you do, you might feel it a little deeper.” **Glenn Whipp, *Los Angeles Times*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-farewell/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/blinded-by-the-light/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/miles-davis-birth-of-the-cool/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926402 | The Farewell | 2019-10-01 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-01 | 10:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:51 pm | In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina, “Crazy Rich Asians”) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. To assure her happiness, they gather under the joyful guise of an expedited wedding, uniting family members scattered among new homes abroad. As Billi navigates a minefield of family expectations, she finds there’s a lot to celebrate: a chance to rediscover the country she left as a child, her grandmother’s wondrous spirit, and the ties that keep on binding even when so much goes unspoken. A heartfelt celebration of both the way we perform family and the way we live it, masterfully interweaving a gently humorous depiction of the good lie in action with a richly moving story of how family can unite and strengthen us, often in spite of ourselves. --Rose Theatre “When each of us contains multitudes, "The Farewell" suggests, home is everywhere, or anywhere we happen to be." - Washington Post “A remarkably cohesive ensemble movie\\; every member of the family gets a chance to shine.”– The Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 471783237 | St. Aidan's Fall Bazaar | 2019-10-02 | 10:00 am | 2019-10-02 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-27 10:47 am | The Fall Bazaar at St. Aidan's United Church is THE most anticipated Victoria marketplace for incredible quality, value and sheer quantity of merchandise on offer. St. Aidan's Bazaar signals the beginning of the Church Bazaar season and early Christmas shoppers and bargain hunters line up Saturday morning eagerly waiting for the doors to open to the 21 stalls that occupy every square meter of the church's great hall, adjoining rooms and Thrift Store. Coffee, tea, muffins and gourmet hot dogs are also available to help keep your energy level high while you shop. | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 476571333 | Live at Lunch: BC's Mountain Dinosaurs | 2019-10-02 | 12:00 pm | 2019-10-02 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 5:00 pm | Join us on the first Wednesday (usually) of the month to find out what’s happening at the museum and archives. **BC's Mountain Dinosaurs** Victoria Arbour, curator of paleontology, will speak about her recent research on new dinosaur discoveries in northern BC. While you are here, be sure to check out the new Pocket Gallery in Clifford Carl Hall showing more of the results of her work. <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109001/live-lunch-bcs-mountain-dinosaurs> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 420872640 | Recital – Ben Parker, trumpet🎺 and Christine Purvis, organ | 2019-10-02 | 12:15 pm | 2019-10-02 | 12:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 10:37 am | 2019-08-07 10:37 am | Ben Parker, trumpet and Christine Purvis, organ [http://standrewsvictoria.ca/?page\_id=5666](http://standrewsvictoria.ca/?page_id=5666) |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 473139476 | 🧶 Knotty By Nature Drop-In Social | 2019-10-02 | 12:30 pm | 2019-10-02 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Wednesday until January 1, 2020 | 2019-12-31 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200101T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-28 6:36 pm | ## Come meet up, have a coffee, and do whatever you love to do with you hands. Free with the purchase of a beverage ## Mondays: 10:30-12:30 ## Wednesdays: 12:30-3:30  |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 476094687 | Boost Your Leadership - 12 Leadership Strategies to Kickstart Fall Success | 2019-10-02 | 4:00 pm | 2019-10-02 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 8:24 am | 2019-10-01 8:24 am | ***Boost your influence*** After ten years of writing, rewriting and writer’s angst, Adam Kreek is proud to announce the launch of a powerful and transformative book: *The Responsibility Ethic: 12 Strategies Exceptional People Use to Do the Work and Make Success Happen.* ***Boost your drive*** Victoria has ditched its newlywed and nearly dead persona and is now a hotbed for thriving professionals. Hosted at Victoria's premiere co-working space, *KWENCH,* this event is designed to bolster your leadership skills and confidence at any stage of your career journey. **Boost your knowledge** Adam is excited to share leadership skills from his new book to reawaken your drive and enhance your performance moving forward. **Boost your network** Join a thriving community of local Professionals! Invite your colleagues. Invite your friends. **Boost your energy** Tickets are free and space is limited. Please RSVP. **Boost your achievements** **<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boost-your-leadership-12-leadership-strategies-to-kickstart-fall-success-tickets-72412821699>** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 469970036 | Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool | 2019-10-02 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-02 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 4, 2019 | 2019-10-04 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191004T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 10:25 pm | Born to a wealthy but troubled family, one of the greatest names in jazz lived a complicated life of fame, turbulence, and absolute genius as seen through found footage, interviews, and never-heard music tracks. 95% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com “You’ll want to listen to Miles’ music after watching the film, and, when you do, you might feel it a little deeper.” **Glenn Whipp, *Los Angeles Times*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-black-man-in-san-francisco/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/yesterday/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=df348e22b8-VIC_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_12_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&goal=0_a10044c246-df348e22b8-86597249&mc_cid=df348e22b8&mc_eid=dd1ca51325)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-farewell/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/blinded-by-the-light/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/miles-davis-birth-of-the-cool/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 474926239 | Cafe Historique - The Destruction and Rebuilding of Canada's First Japanese Teahouse | 2019-10-02 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-02 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-30 9:59 am | The first Japanese teahouse in Canada was founded in 1907 in Gorge Park, Esquimalt, by Yoshitaro Kishida and Hayato Takata. At their peak in the 1920s, tens of thousands of visitors strolled through their winding paths each year and dined in an open-air teahouse that served traditional English fare. This all came to an abrupt end when the Takata family — along with nearly 22,000 other Japanese Canadians — was forcibly uprooted, interned and dispossessed in the 1940s. Join Jordan Stanger-Ross as he relates the forgotten history of the teahouse and today’s opportunities for its commemoration. UVic Café Historique 2019-20 Season Great Stories The 2019-20 season of Café Historique continues to explore history through a new lens: the telling of great stories. Whether the biography of a famous individual, the recounting of a dramatic event or the discovery of a long-forgotten or undeservedly neglected tale, these stories will amaze, thrill and inspire you. This year, join UVic History professors as they invite you to relive stories of conspiracy in Stuart England, the adventures of an early indigenous rights activist in British Columbia, and the misdeeds of Jack the Ripper in Victorian London, to name just a few. We're thrilled that Hermann's is alive and well and welcoming us back for another season. As in previous years, doors open at 5pm and talks begin at the slightly earlier time this year of 6pm. Donations of $2 per person are gratefully accepted at the event - bring your toonie! |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 441926403 | The Farewell | 2019-10-02 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-02 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:51 pm | In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina, “Crazy Rich Asians”) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. To assure her happiness, they gather under the joyful guise of an expedited wedding, uniting family members scattered among new homes abroad. As Billi navigates a minefield of family expectations, she finds there’s a lot to celebrate: a chance to rediscover the country she left as a child, her grandmother’s wondrous spirit, and the ties that keep on binding even when so much goes unspoken. A heartfelt celebration of both the way we perform family and the way we live it, masterfully interweaving a gently humorous depiction of the good lie in action with a richly moving story of how family can unite and strengthen us, often in spite of ourselves. --Rose Theatre “When each of us contains multitudes, "The Farewell" suggests, home is everywhere, or anywhere we happen to be." - Washington Post “A remarkably cohesive ensemble movie\\; every member of the family gets a chance to shine.”– The Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 448912994 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: Walk the Plank | Opening Night | 2019-10-02 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-02 | 9:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 2:32 pm | 2019-09-09 5:44 pm |  We’ll be launching the fourth Victoria Festival of Authors in style with our opening night, a free event in celebration of our city as a hotbed of literary talent. Victoria all-star Yasuko Thanh will read from her highly anticipated memoir Mistakes to Run With; long-time Victoria resident Julie Paul will read from her new book of short stories Meteorites; newly returned to Victoria, poet, Kayla Czaga will read from her latest collection Dunk Tank; and UVic alumnus Richard Van Camp will read from Moccasin Square Gardens, his latest fiction collection. There will be humour. There will be home truths. There will be a chance to mingle with the first lineup of authors in this year’s festivities. Victoria Arts Council Gallery | 1800 Store Street Free Admission <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/walk-the-plank-opening-night-tickets-70463747967> <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/> Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/>   |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 477247644 | Eastern European Dance Party | 2019-10-02 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-03 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly on the 1st Wednesday until December 5, 2019 | 2019-12-05 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191205T075959Z;BYDAY=1WE | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 8:08 am | Join us for the first of a monthly series of high-energy dance parties at the Victoria Event Centre featuring BUČAN BUČAN, LIGHTNING HORA AND THE MIDNIGHT MACHINE, and Friends. Opening the show will be our good friends SIDECAR TRIO with a set of Django hits to get things started at 8pm. Lightning Hora will be on at 8:30 followed by Bucan Bucan at 9:30. Doors at 7:30, $10. 1415 Broad St. <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/event/eastern-european-dance-party/2019-10-02/> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 469970233 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | 2019-10-02 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-02 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 4, 2019 | 2019-10-04 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191004T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 10:26 pm | A young man with Downs runs away from his care home with **a dream of becoming a pro wrestler**, stumbling upon **outlaw and unlikely mentor** Tyler (**Shia LeBouf**). **A story of Huckleberry Finn for a new millennia.** **Winner of the Audience Award at SXSW 2019** “The film’s reality-defying, storybook approach to the plot and the characters grows on you.” **Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/racing-in-the-rain/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-peanut-butter-falcon/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 441926404 | The Farewell | 2019-10-02 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-02 | 10:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:51 pm | In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina, “Crazy Rich Asians”) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. To assure her happiness, they gather under the joyful guise of an expedited wedding, uniting family members scattered among new homes abroad. As Billi navigates a minefield of family expectations, she finds there’s a lot to celebrate: a chance to rediscover the country she left as a child, her grandmother’s wondrous spirit, and the ties that keep on binding even when so much goes unspoken. A heartfelt celebration of both the way we perform family and the way we live it, masterfully interweaving a gently humorous depiction of the good lie in action with a richly moving story of how family can unite and strengthen us, often in spite of ourselves. --Rose Theatre “When each of us contains multitudes, "The Farewell" suggests, home is everywhere, or anywhere we happen to be." - Washington Post “A remarkably cohesive ensemble movie\\; every member of the family gets a chance to shine.”– The Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 412132160 | 💻 2019 BC Regenerative Medicine Hackathon | 2019-10-04 | 12:00 am | 2019-10-06 | 11:59 pm | 1 | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Administrator | 2019-07-27 9:25 am | BCRegMed and the Centre for Biomedical Research at the University of Victoria are proud to host the 2nd annual health and regenerative medicine themed Hackathon! After a very successful first Hackathon at UVic last year, we are making this year even bigger! With a cross-campus Hackathon happening between UVic and UBC! Hackathons are focused events which bring together interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions to front-line healthcare problems. We are currently looking for challenges to be solved by our hackers at this exciting event. The challenges will be drawn from health-related needs in the local community and health care facilities and local teams of hackers will develop innovative solutions to these challenges. **What is a Hackathon? :** A ‘traditional’ hackathon is an event where programmers get together for a short period of time to collaborate on a project. Typically, participants have 24-48 hours to consecutively work on the challenge with the goal of delivering a completed product/project at the end of that time period. **What makes a Health Hackathon unique? :** There are several properties of a Health Hackathon that differentiate it from a more traditional hackathon: - The health industry is largely multidisciplinary so it stands to reason that competing teams should be as well. Participants come from a variety of backgrounds including engineering, science, business, nursing and medicine. - As health related projects are often large in scope with many complex components, the Health Hackathon lets teams work on their challenges for 3 weeks leading up to the 24 hour hacking session. - At the end of the Hackathon, the goal is to have tangible solution that could potentially be implemented in industry. One way to promote this is to have a team of mentors to answer questions and provide insights to the competing teams. **Event Format:** Hackers, mentors, and judges will be recruited over the summer to participate in our event. September 6th is our kick-off event to be held at UBC AND the University of Victoria. During the Kickoff, we will present the challenges to the hackers and enable them to create teams. . The teams will have until the hacking weekend to think about their approach to challenges. During this period, we will have a team of mentors who will answer questions about the challenges during that time. The Hackathon itself will take place October 4th-6th (location TBD) with the solutions being judged on Sunday, and an awards ceremony to follow. **Call for Challenges:** We are seeking a diverse array of health related challenges that can be addressed by groups of hackers in a one month time period as part of our Hackathon! These challenges can addressed through a variety of engineering disciplines, including biomedical, electrical, mechanical, and software engineering. See below for the event time line. Preference will be given to projects with strong in-kind support through either mentorship or donation of supplies or resources. The challenges should be no longer than 750 words in length. **Last year’s challenges** Challenge #1 Novel sieving device for separating microspheres Challenge #2 Non-agitating device for patients living with dementia Challenge #3 Developing terminal devices for prostheses Challenge #4 Forensic Nurse Examination Program (Paging system) Challenge #5 Real-time Fall Prediction & Prevention in Hospitalized Patients **Deadline for challenge submission**: July 31st, 2019. ### Want to be a Hacker mentor, or judge our challenge solutions? **[CLICK HERE](https://bcregmed.ca/judging-mentor-form/)** **Want to sponsor this event?** Please contact our program manager Lisa Borecky; lborecky@bccrc.ca or 604-675-8000 Ext. 7764. Registration and more information: <https://bcregmed.ca/symposium/2019-2/hackathon/> |
Free (Registration Required) | |||||
| 471777485 | 🎪 American Crown Circus & Circo Osorio | 2019-10-03 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-03 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until October 5, 2019 | 2019-10-05 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191005T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-27 10:43 am | 2019-09-27 10:44 am | Run Away with the Circus Tour! Featuring an international cast from Mexico, Romania, Russia, Argentina, Belarus, Chile and the USA! 2 KIDS - 10 and under FREE - with purchase of General Admission Ticket! Although we may have Sold Out our online inventory for certain show times, a couple hundred seats are held for sale at the gate for all show times. If you arrive early enough you may purchase from this additional inventory. Gates are open 1.5 hours before each show. $8 Child (Ages 1-10) / $20 Adult (Ages 11+) **The current Esquimalt schedule is:** Thursday 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM Friday 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM Saturday 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM Sunday 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM Monday 7:00 PM <https://www.americancrowncircus.com/tickets/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 448202956 | 📣 100 Debates on the Environment | 2019-10-03 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-03 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 11:44 pm | 100 Debates on the Environment is a national initiative to hold non-partisan all-candidates debates on the environment in 100 ridings across Canada on October 3rd. <https://www.100debates.ca> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 409829693 | Conservation through Monitoring, Research and Public Education | 2019-10-03 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-03 | 9:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 10:23 am | 2019-07-24 10:27 am | Celebrating 25 years of avian monitoring on Vancouver Island, Rocky Point Bird Observatory invites you to join us in person or online to see how hundreds of volunteers have contributed to what we know about migrant and resident birds. Naturalist Connel Bradwell will guide you through examples of our research, public education, and monitoring activities: Dr. Alison Moran will share her recent work on the surprising diet of hummingbirds (through her analysis of baby hummingbird poop!), Ann Nightingale will offer tips on readying your yard for winter birds, and weather, owls and technology permitting, we will livestream a visit to our Northern Saw-whet Owl monitoring project in progress at Pedder Bay Marina! Bring your questions in person or join us through this livestream broadcast to learn more. Doors open at 7:00pm Livestream starts at 7:30pm \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ TWO WAYS TO JOIN US! HOSTED LIVE AT SUNSET LABS!: In Victoria and want to join us in person? The live event will be held at Sunset Labs: 400 Herald Street, Victoria (behind Value Village): [in person event details coming soon](https://sunsetlabs.ca/events/)! ALSO AVAILABLE VIA LIVESTREAM!: Can't join us in person? We'll be hosting a digital ticket of this event via Stream of Consciousness. Tickets & details are here!: <https://streamofconsciousness.ca/event/2020-vision-rpbo> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 441926405 | The Farewell | 2019-10-03 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-03 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:51 pm | In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina, “Crazy Rich Asians”) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. To assure her happiness, they gather under the joyful guise of an expedited wedding, uniting family members scattered among new homes abroad. As Billi navigates a minefield of family expectations, she finds there’s a lot to celebrate: a chance to rediscover the country she left as a child, her grandmother’s wondrous spirit, and the ties that keep on binding even when so much goes unspoken. A heartfelt celebration of both the way we perform family and the way we live it, masterfully interweaving a gently humorous depiction of the good lie in action with a richly moving story of how family can unite and strengthen us, often in spite of ourselves. --Rose Theatre “When each of us contains multitudes, "The Farewell" suggests, home is everywhere, or anywhere we happen to be." - Washington Post “A remarkably cohesive ensemble movie\\; every member of the family gets a chance to shine.”– The Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449675877 | How to Get Divorced Without Breaking You or the Bank! | 2019-10-03 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-03 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:42 am | 2019-09-07 10:42 am | Learn the 3 most powerful strategies to avoid having your legal battle consume your life and all your money & assets. Join us for this FREE event! RSVP to <reception@hemmingerlawgroup.com> <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-get-divorced-without-breaking-you-or-the-bank-tickets-69784113161> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 455941973 | The Arab Spring: Revolutions of Our Different Times | 2019-10-03 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-03 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-12 9:39 pm | Dr. Asef Bayat, Professor in Sociology, the Catherine & Bruce Bastian Professor of Global and Transnational Studies, Department of Sociology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Here in this talk, I like to suggest that our particular global times have given rise to a new type of rapid, less-violent, but nonradical revolutions. I want to illustrate this by looking at the latest spate of revolutions in the world—the Arab Spring Revolutions—ones that followed by the OccupyMovements across the globe. I suggest that what transpired in the Tunisia, Egypt or Yemen in 2011 were not revolution in the sense of their 20th Century counterparts, but ‘refo-lution’, that is, revolutionary movements that emerged to compel the incumbent regimes to reform themselves. I discuss why this was so, and what it means for the idea of radical social transformation in the current global juncture. Free [https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/date/20191003/event\_id/44971](https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/date/20191003/event_id/44971) |
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| 477405995 | 💻 Lafayette Health Awareness Forum: Minding our Health in the Cyber Age | 2019-10-03 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-03 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 11:05 am | 2019-10-02 11:05 am | **14th Annual Lafayette Health Awareness Forum** *Minding our Health* *in the Cyber Age: The impact of multitasking on our w**ell-being* Featuring guest speaker Dr. Paul Mohapel, Associate Faculty, Royal Roads University Are you overwhelmed with the volume of daily emails you receive? Do you find yourself trying to do ten things at once? Do you have trouble concentrating for sustained periods of time because so many things are vying for your attention? Have you ever stopped and asked yourself what the impact of dividing your attention in so many directions has on the quality of your work and life? “*Minding our Health in the Cyber Age: The impact of multitasking on our well-being**”* will report on recent startling research and scientific data about some of the negative impacts digital distraction and multitasking are having on our behaviour and neurological capacities. Featuring guest speaker Dr. Paul Mohapel, this forum is intended to provoke thoughtful dialogue and more mindful approaches to using technology both at work and in our homes. Strategies to create more balanced and healthy interactions with technology will be explored. **Paul Mohapel** began his career as a neuroscientist, and while working in Sweden he had an epiphany that inspired him to leave science and move towards leadership. Today, he uses his knowledge of the brain, psychology and leadership to consult, facilitate and educate with organizations. Dr. Mohapel works with a wide array of clients, ranging from private corporations to health care, to build greater leadership capacity. He has taught at the postgraduate level for 17 years. Dr. Mohapel holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Victoria and a Master’s in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University. He also holds a master’s of science and a bachelor of science in psychology from Carleton University. Presented in partnership with the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health, this free forum brings health professionals and community members together each year to discuss health issues affecting us all. The evening includes the presentation, a Q&A and short performances by the Lafayette String Quartet. [**Reserve seats**](http://lafayettestringquartet.ca/lafayette-health-awareness/rsvp/) |
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| 449953743 | 📈 Conservation through Monitoring, Research and Public Education | 2019-10-03 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-03 | 9:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-09-07 5:56 pm |  Celebrating 25 years of avian monitoring on Vancouver Island, Rocky Point Bird Observatory invites you to join us in person or online to see how hundreds of volunteers have contributed to what we know about migrant and resident birds. Naturalist Connel Bradwell will guide you through examples of our research, public education, and monitoring activities: Dr. Alison Moran will share her recent work on the surprising diet of hummingbirds (through her analysis of baby hummingbird poop!), Ann Nightingale will offer tips on readying your yard for winter birds, and weather, owls and technology permitting, we will livestream a visit to our Northern Saw-whet Owl monitoring project in progress at Pedder Bay Marina! Bring your questions in person or join us through this livestream broadcast to learn more. Doors open at 7:00pm Livestream starts at 7:30pm \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ TWO WAYS TO JOIN US! HOSTED LIVE AT SUNSET LABS!: In Victoria and want to join us in person? The live event will be held at Sunset Labs: 400 Herald Street, Victoria (behind Value Village): <http://rpbo.org/livestream-0001.php> ALSO AVAILABLE VIA LIVESTREAM!: Can't join us in person? We'll be hosting a digital ticket of this event via Stream of Consciousness. Tickets & details are here!: <https://streamofconsciousness.ca/event/2020-vision-rpbo> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ABOUT THE 2020 VISION PROJECT: 20 local non-profits. 20 broadcasts. 20 months.1 gift. 2020 Vision is a Stream of Consciousness grant program designed to amplify & forward the deep work being done by the non-profit & charities right here in our hometown of Victoria. "We are gifting 20 live broadcast events, over 20 months, to 20 local community-based organizations in order to help them reach more people, scale their message, capture some beautiful video, host an event, and build an expanded awareness of the cause they champion! 2020 Vision is our way of saying THANK YOU for all that you’re doing to make the world a more beautiful, just, compassionate, balanced and sustainable world." For more details on the program, visit: <https://streamofconsciousness.ca/2020-vision/> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ The Stream of Consciousness 2020 Vision grant program is generously supported by the following local companies. Do please explore their works! Purpose Five PK Sound MediaNet Zenkai Photo PlusROI Online Marketing Sunset Labs Dodd's Eye Media Elite Security & First Aid Services. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 448914125 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: Crossing the Line | 2019-10-03 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-03 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 2:35 pm | 2019-09-09 5:44 pm |  This year’s Griffin Prize-winning book, Victoria poet Eve Joseph’s *Quarrels*, is a collection of prose poems that trust in the logic of the illogical. Billy-Ray Belcourt’s poetry carves new forms for new subject matter in his latest collection, *NDN Coping Mechanisms*. Longtime student of language and translation, lover of misspellings and un-corrections, Erin Mouré’s new work, *The Elements*, is a polylingual drawing which parallels the uprising of Galician peasants against Napoleon’s army and the experience of witnessing her father’s dementia. Join us for an evening of poetry that asks what poetry is and what it can do. Thursday, October 3, 7:30pm Metro Theatre | 1411 Quadra St. **Tickets: $15** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/crossing-the-line-tickets-71189919967>** [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 471859653 | 🏳️🌈 Death by Drag XIII | 2019-10-03 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-03 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-27 12:17 pm | 2019-09-27 12:17 pm | xx Death by Drag XIII xx Featuring local LGBTQ+ artists operating on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen-speaking, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ people. Hosted by Occult sisters Henrietta Dubèt and Ada Rawl! \*\* 100% Wheelchair accessible\*\* Performances by: Madam Lola Boss Ada Rawl Henrietta Dubèt Eddi Licious Justin Pousse Luna Lush Honey Dewme Noah Fence & Chaz Avery ! $13 at the door or discounts online <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/death-by-drag-xiii-tickets-74355759077> Doors: 8pm, Showtime: 9pm We think this goes without saying, but our event is a QUEER/INTERSECTIONAL-FEMINIST/TRANS space which is HET/CIS \*\*FRIENDLY\*\*. Take your transphobic/misogynist/free-speacher/racist/otherwise bigoted beliefs elsewhere and shove it! Our security and service staff is aware of our community's needs and discomforts so if anything happens to you which makes you uneasy, mention it to ANYONE on the staff or in our cast and the person in question will be removed without hesitation. We have 20+ seats arranged which can be reserved ahead of time for guests who require seating. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 441926406 | The Farewell | 2019-10-03 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-03 | 10:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:51 pm | In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, Chinese-born, U.S.-raised Billi (Awkwafina, “Crazy Rich Asians”) reluctantly returns to Changchun to find that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. To assure her happiness, they gather under the joyful guise of an expedited wedding, uniting family members scattered among new homes abroad. As Billi navigates a minefield of family expectations, she finds there’s a lot to celebrate: a chance to rediscover the country she left as a child, her grandmother’s wondrous spirit, and the ties that keep on binding even when so much goes unspoken. A heartfelt celebration of both the way we perform family and the way we live it, masterfully interweaving a gently humorous depiction of the good lie in action with a richly moving story of how family can unite and strengthen us, often in spite of ourselves. --Rose Theatre “When each of us contains multitudes, "The Farewell" suggests, home is everywhere, or anywhere we happen to be." - Washington Post “A remarkably cohesive ensemble movie\\; every member of the family gets a chance to shine.”– The Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 448914865 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: The Art of Storytelling with Richard Van Camp | 2019-10-04 | 9:30 am | 2019-10-04 | 12:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 2:37 pm | 2019-09-09 5:44 pm |  In this workshop, internationally renowned storyteller Richard Van Camp will share some of his finest stories and he will invite you to do the same. He will share his famous list of storytelling techniques with everyone in this workshop so dress comfortably as we will have a lot of fun. You’re going to learn how to listen with your blood and read the audience so you can dance with them as you and your stories soar. Mahsi cho and see you soon! Friday, October 4, 9:30am Good | Chinatown | 536 Herald St. Tickets: $99 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-art-of-storytelling-with-richard-van-camp-tickets-71190593983>   [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 472108210 | ♿ Intro to Dungeons and Dragons for Persons with Disabilities | 2019-10-04 | 1:00 pm | 2019-10-04 | 4:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Friday until October 19, 2019 | 2019-10-18 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191019T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-27 5:02 pm | 2019-09-27 5:04 pm | Come join our merry group of wizards, bards, and thieves and learn all the fundamentals of this fun tabletop role-playing game. We will work with you to figure out how to adapt the game to suit your play style! Meet new people, flex your problem solving muscles and raid a goblin infested dungeon for some shiny loot! For more information or to register, you can reach our Peer Support Coordinator at 250-595-0044 ext. 112 or <peersupport@drcvictoria.com>. Please note that space will be limited, so if you are interested in joining, best to do so soon. If you are interested in joining our peer support mailing list to receive updates and news from our programs, please contact our peer support coordinator at: - <peersupport@drcvictoria.com> or - 250 595 0044 ext 112 A very special thanks to our awesome sponsors for this group, Replik8 Studios and The Vorpal Gnome [](mailto:peersupport@drcvictoria.com)  |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 448916722 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: Three Good Habits | The Foundation You Need for a Sustainable Writing Practice | 2019-10-04 | 1:30 pm | 2019-10-04 | 4:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 2:41 pm | 2019-09-09 5:44 pm | **** **Three Good Habits | The Foundation You Need for a Sustainable Writing Practice** Led by Jill Margo As a writer, you’re tuned into craft, but chances are nobody has taught you how to establish and maintain a sustainable writing practice. We mean a practice that includes not just writing (although that’s the most important part), but also setting yourself up for success, and building both your platform and your career (i.e. getting published). Maybe you’re new to writing and not sure where to start. Or, you’re already established as a writer, but are stuck or stalled, despite previous success. Or, maybe you’re somewhere in between, prone to falling out of practice when life gets too full on. Tried and true, the three habits you’ll learn in this workshop are central to GOOD’s programs and will train you to show up for your writing like a pro. You’ll be better able to rise to your aspirations, tackle your projects, and meet your goals. Like our other members, you’ll be amazed at how transformative these habits really are. Workshop includes tea & cake. Friday, October 4, 1:30pm Good | Chinatown | 536 Herald St. Tickets: $99 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/three-good-habits-tickets-71190680241>   [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 441926407 | Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut | 2019-10-04 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-04 | 6:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:52 pm | Apocalypse Now turns 40 with what Francis Coppola says is the definitive cut, some 20 minutes shorter than the Redux released in 2001, 29 minutes longer than the original release, and all of it restored and polished for 4K digital projection. This is a spectacular, hallucinatory phantasmagoria of the Vietnam war, arguably the high point – or at any rate the climax – in Hollywood’s artistic renaissance of the 1970s. Martin Sheen is Willard, dispatched up-river to terminate bonkers green beret Colonel Walter Kurtz (Marlon Brando). Kurtz’s madness only reflects the imperatives of US foreign policy. –Vancouver International Film Festival “ABSOLUTELY DESERVES TO BE SEEN IN THEATRES!” –Film Threat Final Cut demands to be seen, both by longtime admirers and by young viewers lucky enough to have their first viewing be in a theater. This is an overwhelming sensory experience, with deep colors and nuanced sound amplifying the film's hypnotic effect. –Hollywood Reporter UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 461752639 | Human Nature | 2019-10-04 | 4:30 pm | 2019-10-04 | 6:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 7, 2019 | 2019-10-07 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191007T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:04 am | 2019-09-18 9:06 am | Invented in 2013, **CRISPR** , “Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats” was a gene-editing process developed with a promise of **eliminating disease** via **genetic manipulation**—**but are we ready for the next step**? **100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes** Official selection of SXSW 2019, hotDocs 2019, and CPH:DOX 2019. 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 449948620 | 🍷 Pinot Girls Series: Epicure & Wine | 2019-10-04 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-04 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Administrator | 2019-09-07 5:47 pm | A series created for like minded Women that love to support local businesses, enjoy wine and love to chat about the latest in our society. Bring your bestfriend, your sister, your mother, your grandmother ...you get it! Once a month, we will bring you a different women ran business, a different winery and a different talk. In October, we partnered with De Vine Vineyards & Epicure. We will be sampling wine & food prepared by the Epicure team. About De Vine Vineyards & Spirits: In 2007, John and Catherine Windsor grew de Vine from a strong love of wine, community, and Vancouver Island. Along with a dedicated team of friends and family and 25 acres of overgrown farmland, a vineyard was planted. https://devinevineyards.ca/ More about Epicure: "Sylvie Rochette founded Epicure in 1997 with a passion to share the clean eating solutions she had created for her family. Today, Sylvie and her daughter, CEO Amelia Warren, are uniting time-starved families that want to reconnect across the table to share good food, eat healthier, and live better. At Epicure, we are a community that unites and inspires each other to rally around clean eating. Epicure is dedicated to sharing delicious meal solutions that use only real, whole ingredients you can trust, while never ever compromising on taste. We educate and inspire our community with a three-course solution—for ourselves, our children, and our planet. Our mission is to take back our health and change the course of our next generation's health and relationship with food." https://epicure.com/en-ca ... 250-590-5883 tudorlrsevents@gmail.com Please taste responsibly and plan for a safe ride home. Participants must be at least 19 years of age. $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pinot-girls-series-epicure-wine-tickets-66542669917> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 471857486 | Meeshelle Neal - Artist Talk | 2019-10-04 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-04 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-27 12:15 pm | **Join us for an artist talk and screening of work by Vancouver filmmaker Meeshelle Neal, the first mentor in CineVic’s inaugural film training program The Incubators. We are pleased to welcome her back to Victoria after screening her film Mental at the 2018 Short Circuit Film Festival. Following the talk, enjoy a short reception to celebrate the launch of The Incubators!** **This event is FREE and open to the public.** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/meeshelle-neal-artist-talk-tickets-74397576153>** *Meeshelle ‘Meesh’ Neal is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker best known for writing, producing, and acting in the short films Mental & Therapy, as well as directing Sweet Release, Check, and Ladies Don’t Wear Slacks. She adapted Mental to the screen from a one-woman stage play. The film went on to receive BravoFACT funding as well as multiple awards, international recognition, and earned her a WIFTV Spotlight Image Award for an outstanding short work that shows production excellence or a unique, visionary approach. Along with multiple Leo’s, Meeshelle’s work has enjoyed both local and international acclaim. Among the various awards: Check & Mental both received Achievement in Filmmaking Best Short Form in the US and Therapy received the Audience Choice Award in France. As part of her professional development, Meeshelle participated in workshops such as the: STORYHIVE Career Accelerator Program, Women In the Director’s Chair (WIDC) Career Advancement Module, and the WIDC’s immersive Story and Leadership program. Following on the heels of a concept short she shot under the same title, Meeshelle is in development on her first feature film Sweet Release. This full-length magical realism story is being brought to life with the help of a two-year WIDC mentorship. The script has received funding and is currently in the second round of consideration for the Sundance Development Track. Meeshelle is proud to have served a full term on the board for Women in Film & Television Vancouver and sat on the jury for the WIDC Feature Film Award. She is often hired to write for film & TV, story edit, career / writing consult, and/or pitch coach. Her mentor is the well-respected director / producer Gary Harvey. In addition to working in film, Meeshelle is an author and (to date) has published two novellas in her series Betwixt. She enjoys telling heightened reality stories that remain grounded in the nuanced complexity of human emotions.* **More Info >>** <a href="" rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank"> **www.cinevic.ca**</a> CineVic is an accessible venue with street-level access from Millie’s Lane between Yates Street and Johnson Street. CineVic acknowledges and respects the long history of the Lekwungen speaking people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, on whose traditional and unceded territory we carry out our activities. CineVic gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance and support of Canada Council for the Arts, Province of British Columbia, British Columbia Arts Council, and the CRD Arts Commission.   |
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| 449680385 | 📈 7th Annual Raise the Roof for Shelter 2019 | 2019-10-04 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-04 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:46 am | Please join us for our 7th Annual Raise The Roof for Shelter fundraiser in support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation. The mixer style evening will include delicious Hors d’oeuvres from Kitchens of Distinction, cash bar, amazing silent auction, and SHOES! John Fleuvog has generously offered 50% of their profits of shoe sales to our cause. Entry is always by donation! Please RSVP for catering purposes! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/7th-annual-raise-the-roof-for-shelter-2019-tickets-65859600839> The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation is Canada’s largest public foundation dedicated exclusively to funding women’s shelters and violence prevention programs. Our fundraiser is unique because 100% of the money raised will go directly back into our community to support these local shelters: Victoria Women’s Transition House, The Cridge Centre for the Family, Sooke Transition House Society and Margaret Laurence House. If you, or someone you know, would like to donate an item or service to our always popular silent auction, please contact the team at team@modernrev.com. Thank you to our sponsors: GOLD SPONSOR: [The Modern Real Estate Team](http://www.modernrev.com) SILVER SPONSOR: TMG - [Dustin Lamoureux](https://victoriabroker.com/), [Terri Hitchcock](https://www.terrihitchcock.com/) & [Anna Price](http://www.annaprice.ca) BRONZE SPONSORS: [Cycle BC](https://victoria.cyclebc.ca/), [Mullin DeMeo Wirk](https://www.realestatelawvictoria.com/) and [The Fat Macaron](http://www.thefatmacaron.com) EVENT AND CATERING SPONSORS: [Shirley Lang, Kitchens of Distinction](https://kitchensofdistinction.ca/), [Spinnakers](http://www.spinnakers.com), and [John Fleuvog of Victoria](https://www.fluevog.com/stores/victoria/). |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 476600715 | VWCA Speaker Series: The Benefits of Outdoor Play | 2019-10-04 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-04 | 7:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 5:45 pm | 2019-10-01 5:45 pm | Dr. Ulrich Mueller will be at Victoria West Community Centre on Friday, October 4th from 6:30-7:30pm to provide a presentation on the Benefits of Outdoor Play.  Refreshments will be provided. No registration necessary. <http://www.victoriawest.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 441920214 | 📈 Solid Gold Glam | 2019-10-04 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-04 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:42 pm | 2019-08-30 5:42 pm | **The VAC 50th Anniversary party!** Join the celebration as the Victoria Arts Council recognizes 50 years of supporting the arts in the greater Victoria region! Two-tier tickets: With exclusive access to the Glam Lounge @7PM and complimentary refreshments all night long as well as special entertainment, and a gold glam gift for $99. Patrons with $49 tickets join the party @ 8PM with loads of fun to come, including outstanding auction prizes! Guests are encouraged to dress in whatever gold glam they can fathom... give yourself the Midas touch and come ready to party! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/solid-gold-glam-tickets-69098488439> Established in 1968, the Victoria Arts Council is a non-profit arts service organization that supports the production and presentation of arts throughout the Capital Regional District. [www.vicartscouncil.ca](http://www.vicartscouncil.ca) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 421139754 | 🏳️🌈 Darkroom: Drag Show & Dance Party! | 2019-10-04 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 6:08 pm | \- - - open:ended P R E S E N T S - - - New Waves. Deep Pleasures. Warm Feelings. Darkroom: Drag Show & Dance Party! \----------------------------------------------------- : : : : : D A N C E F L O O R : : : : : : : SWEET ANOMALY - <https://soundcloud.com/sweetanomaly> : : NAT THE BAT - [https://soundcloud.com/nat\_the\_bat](https://soundcloud.com/nat_the_bat) : : BiOSHiP - <https://soundcloud.com/bioshipp> : : KOSMiC KiTTY - <https://soundcloud.com/kosmickitty> : : TRiiKSTR - <https://soundcloud.com/triikstr> \----------------------------------------------------- : : : DRAG SHOW / PERFORMANCES : : : Ft. Our evening's MC Host/ess & poet AppleCat ♥ : : COCO KLEiN - [https://www.instagram.com/coco\_klein/](https://www.instagram.com/coco_klein/) : : FRUiTBAT - [https://www.instagram.com/fruit\_bat\_69/](https://www.instagram.com/fruit_bat_69/) : : POPTART - <https://www.instagram.com/pastryslut69/> : : FAWN - <https://www.instagram.com/fawndrag/> : : KALi - <https://www.instagram.com/fishfings/> \----------------------------------------------------- : : : VISUAL ART SHOWCASE : : : Featuring Surreal / Erotic / LGBT+ Artwork & Photography. Contact <openended.bc@gmail.com> to submit original works. : : OZMOS - <https://www.instagram.com/ozmos.is/> : : SONi BONESZ - <https://www.instagram.com/soniawesome/> : : ARTHUR RAMSEY -<https://www.instagram.com/arthurramsey/> : : PRESLEY.PDF - <https://www.instagram.com/presley.pdf/> : : MOKii - <https://www.instagram.com/mokiiphoto/> : : MORE TBA ! \----------------------------------------------------- : : THE THEME IS... "PLEASURE " : : : Calling all the iconic legendary children to feel their fantasy & join us! \----------------------------------------------------- vinyl / PVC / rubber / latex leather / straps / chaps full-on fetish-goth / fetish-punk / fetish-cyber dapper / gentlemen / pups / gogo furry / sex kitten / playboy bondage / ropes fantasy / cosplay drag / cross-dress fancy lingerie body paint \*Be aware that nudity is not permitted anywhere in the venue. \----------------------------------------------------- : : : DARKROOM RUNNING ORDER : : : OPEN @ 19:00 20:00 :: NAT THE BAT 21:00 :: BIOSHIP 22:00 :: KOSMIC KITTY 23:00 :: DRAG SHOW hosted by APPLECAT 00:00 :: SWEET ANOMALY 01:00 :: TRiiKSTR CLOSED @ 02:00 \----------------------------------------------------- : : Photographer : Dodd's Eye Media ♥ \----------------------------------------------------- : : : T I C K E T S : : : ( 19+ VALID ID REQUIRED ) [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=\_s-xclick&hosted\_button\_id=H473DB67SMH3S](https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=H473DB67SMH3S) : : E A R L Y B I R D - $17 - On Sale Now!!! : : A D V A N C E - $20 - Limited Availability. : : $25 @ DOOR \----------------------------------------------------- I N F O & A C C E S S I B I L I TY : : open:ended promotes DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE event spaces & provides ZERO TOLERANCE for any type of body shaming, homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist, or hateful behaviour. : : The venue is located up one flight of stairs and there is no elevator available. There are 2 gender neutral washrooms on the lower level. The venue itself has several levels and stairs, the floors are carpeted except for the dance-floor. There is seating available. Please contact us @ <openended.bc@gmail.com> to discuss any questions or concerns. : : We acknowledge with great respect the Lkwungen-speaking peoples on whose traditional territory this event is being held, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. : : There will be a professional photographer/videographer for this evening, if you do not want your photo taken, please notify the photographer. \----------------------------------------------------- Plz take a moment to support the individual pages of our affiliates. : : open:ended : : LGBTQTOPiA : : Luminosity Gathering : : Erotica Electronica : : AppleCat : : Kosmic Kitty : : Sweet Anomaly : : Dodd's Eye Media : : TRiiKSTR & Finally a BIG THANKYOU to Copper Owl for hosting us! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926408 | Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut | 2019-10-04 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-04 | 10:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:53 pm | Apocalypse Now turns 40 with what Francis Coppola says is the definitive cut, some 20 minutes shorter than the Redux released in 2001, 29 minutes longer than the original release, and all of it restored and polished for 4K digital projection. This is a spectacular, hallucinatory phantasmagoria of the Vietnam war, arguably the high point – or at any rate the climax – in Hollywood’s artistic renaissance of the 1970s. Martin Sheen is Willard, dispatched up-river to terminate bonkers green beret Colonel Walter Kurtz (Marlon Brando). Kurtz’s madness only reflects the imperatives of US foreign policy. –Vancouver International Film Festival “ABSOLUTELY DESERVES TO BE SEEN IN THEATRES!” –Film Threat Final Cut demands to be seen, both by longtime admirers and by young viewers lucky enough to have their first viewing be in a theater. This is an overwhelming sensory experience, with deep colors and nuanced sound amplifying the film's hypnotic effect. –Hollywood Reporter UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 448916107 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: Carpe NDN Wild | 2019-10-04 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-04 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 2:40 pm | 2019-09-09 5:45 pm |  Are there any rules left when it comes to art forms? How do we tell stories that have never been bound in book form before? Join us for a discussion with Haida artist Michael Yahgulanaas on his manga-style novel Carpe Fin, inventor-of-forms Billy-Ray Belcourt on his most recent collection NDN Coping Mechanism, and celebrated fiction writer Cherie Dimaline whose new novel, Empire of Wild, diverges from the typical. With three authors working in between genres, busily tossing overboard traditions that don’t work for them, this is a panel that’s bound to upend a few expectations. Moderator | Troy Sebastian Friday, October 4, 7:30pm The Vic Theatre | 808 Douglas St. Tickets: $15[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-usual-suspects-tickets-71191107519) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/carpe-ndn-wild-tickets-71191205813> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 448917579 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: The Usual Suspects | 2019-10-04 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-04 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 2:42 pm | 2019-09-09 5:45 pm |  Or are they? On closer examination, the usual just might not be very usual at all. Ian Hamilton’s popular Ava Lee series features a heroine whose investigations into financial crimes spans Canada and Asia. Iona Whishaw’s Lane Winslow series, set in the Kootenays following the Second World War, has been lauded for its handling of social issues that remain relevant today. And while he writes under the pseudonym Nathan Ripley, Toronto writer Naben Ruthnum is anything but guarded about his interest in messing with the tropes of the thriller novel. Join these three bestselling authors as they discuss their love of the genre and bringing the unexpected to bear on it. Be prepared to set aside your assumptions of what is serial, cozy, and even Canadian. Moderator | Frances Thorsen Friday, October 4, 7:30pm Metro Theatre | 1411 Quadra St. Tickets: $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-usual-suspects-tickets-71191107519> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 415446057 | The Children | 2019-10-04 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-04 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:12 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 462185484 | Direction: An Improv Show | 2019-10-04 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-04 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:43 pm | We are excited to bring you our first show of the 2019-2020 season! This show will feature international teachers and performers, Derek & Michi Flores from New Zealand for some improvised fun together with the members of First Time Last. Friday, October 4th 8 pm to 10 pm Tickets in advance on EventBrite are $12 + fees <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/direction-an-improv-show-tickets-71608205069> Tickets at the door are $15 |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 403138636 | Ride for Refuge 2019 | 2019-10-05 | 8:00 am | 2019-10-05 | 2:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-16 9:18 am | The Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly cycling and walking fundraising event. Team Captains select their charity of choice when they start their team. Here's the schedule for the RIDE: 8:00am - Registration opens 8:45am - Opening Ceremonies 9:00am - Send-off! (All distances) 10:00am - Registration closes 10:00am - Lunch service begins 2:00pm - Lunch service ends 2:00pm - Route closes **Fundraising Minimums + Registration Fees:** Children 0-10: Free to participate (but you’ll have to fundraise $75 to earn a t-shirt) Youth 11-17: Fundraise $75 or more to earn your RIDE t-shirt or pay the $25 registration fee Adults 18+: Fundraise $150 or more to earn the RIDE t-shirt or pay the $25 registration fee Note: The registration fee increases to $40 on Monday, September 30th. **Yummy Food on RIDE Day** There will be snacks at rest stops, and lunch will be available for participants when they return from their ride or walk. We are not able to accommodate food sensitivities/allergies. If you have a dietary restriction, bring along some extra food/snacks. Registration and more information: <https://rideforrefuge.org/location/victoria> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 448922134 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: Improving Your Writing | Masterclass | 2019-10-05 | 9:30 am | 2019-10-05 | 12:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 2:47 pm | 2019-09-09 5:46 pm |  Your writing is good, but how do you make it great? In this workshop, novelist Brian Francis gives you the insider tips and tools to take your fiction writing to the next level. The workshop will cover: - Beats in fiction - Characterization and exposition - Finding your voice - Avoiding unintentional repetition - Points of view - Showing, not telling At the end of the session, you’ll have valuable insight that will not only help you become a better writer, but also help get your writing noticed by industry professionals. Saturday, October 5, 9:30am-12:00pm The Coast Hotel | Fairfield Room | 146 Kingston St. Tickets: $65 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/improving-your-writing-masterclass-tickets-71191404407> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 449946034 | Victoria, BC Detective Day | 2019-10-05 | 10:00 am | 2019-10-05 | 5:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | 2019-09-07 5:44 pm | **THE VICTORIA DETECTIVE DAY** Do you have what it takes to solve a real-life game of Cluedo? CluedUpp is the exciting outdoor detective adventure game - and it's happening in Victoria, BC (Canada) on the 5th October 2019. Transporting you back to 1960’s London, “The Latest Krays” will see over 100 teams of super-sleuths compete to solve the double murder of the world famous Kray twins. Will your team be able to solve the clues, unlock the drama and crack the case in time? <https://www.cluedupp.com/products/victoria-bc-canada-detective-day> **The Details** - What: A giant detective adventure played all across town! - Where: Harris Green / Downtown Victoria, BC, Canada - When: 5th October 2019 - Start Time: Between 10am and 1pm - Finish before 5pm - Cost: $65 covers a whole team of 6 detectives - Game Title: The Latest Krays **To play, you'll need:** - A team of detectives (at least 2 but up to 6 players per team) - Access to a Smartphone (Android or iOS compatible) - A fantastically clever team name - Awesome fancy dress (optional but great fun!) Depending on how good a detective team you are, the event will last anywhere between 1 and 4 hours - but the average squad of detectives take around 2 hours 20 minutes to solve the crime. **Prizes Awarded To:** - Fastest team - Best fancy dress (Krays inspired) - Best team picture - Best team name - Best little detective (kids prize) - Best K-9 detective (dogs prize) CluedUpp murder-mysteries unfold virtually, via an award-winning app and the game is entirely self-guided. Over 100 detective teams are expected to take part on the day. Think you have what it takes to solve a homicide in your hometown? Grab a ticket and find out today... **P.S.** You only need to purchase 1 ticket per team of 6 adults. Children under 16 can play as extra for FREE. Please note that the game is not designed to be played or solved by children on their own. |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 419393153 | Free Workshop: Composting Basics | 2019-10-05 | 10:00 am | 2019-10-05 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 6:41 pm | 2019-08-05 6:42 pm | This is an informative session on what it takes to produce an amendment for your garden that is rich in beneficial microorganisms and nutrients! We'll cover the 6 factors for composting success, how to choose the best composting system for your needs and how to increase the rodent resistance of your compost pile. *Free attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD* The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. *Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more [on our website.](https://www.compost.bc.ca/)* *Free attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD**[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-workshop-advanced-composting-tickets-55451565124)* <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-workshop-composting-basics-tickets-55451656397>*[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-workshop-composting-basics-tickets-55451656397)* |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 411684624 | Victoria Seed Library Member Orientation | 2019-10-05 | 10:00 am | 2019-10-05 | 11:30 am | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-26 5:16 pm | This informative presentation covers all of the basics you need to know to be successful as a beginner seed saver, saving seeds from cultivated vegetable crops. Topics covered include: the history of the Victoria Seed Library, rights and responsibilities of membership in the Victoria Seed Library, pollination methods of flowering plants, hybridization, population size, cultural selection, harvesting and cleaning dry and wet seed crops, germination testing and seed storage. After this workshop, you have lifetime access to the Victoria Seed Library's evolving colleciton of more than 200 locally grown seeds. Please contact us if you would like to become a member but are unable to make an upcoming workshop date. [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-seed-library-member-orientation-tickets-65976075217](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-seed-library-member-orientation-tickets-65976075217#tickets) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 442058078 | 🎈 Living Opera: Il Trittico (Ages 8-12) | 2019-10-05 | 10:30 am | 2019-10-05 | 11:15 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-08-30 9:08 pm | Ages 8-12. Join singing storytellers for a fun and engaging introduction to opera. Presented in partnership with Pacific Opera Victoria. Registration begins September 3. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/living-opera-il-trittico/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 448922470 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: Riel Work: In conversation with Jean Teillet & Gregory Scofield | 2019-10-05 | 10:30 am | 2019-10-05 | 12:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 2:48 pm | 2019-09-09 5:46 pm |  Jean Teillet is an aboriginal rights lawyer, author, and great-grand-niece of Métis leader Louis Riel. Her latest book, The North-West Is Our Mother, is a comprehensive history of the Métis people up to the present day. Gregory Scofield is an award-winning author, as well as a beadworker and collector of indigenous textiles. His latest book of poetry, Witness, I Am, includes a meditation on missing and murdered indigenous women (reports of whom he tweets almost daily). This discussion brings together two authors whose writing informs and is informed by their work in other fields, whose role in their communities is defined by their contributions: artistic, activist, and everyday. Saturday, October 5, 10:30am Metro Theatre | 1411 Quadra St. Tickets: $15[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/improving-your-writing-masterclass-tickets-71191404407) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/riel-work-in-conversation-with-jean-teillet-gregory-scofield-tickets-71191677223> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 462857107 | 🎈 Make It an Indigo Weekend: Frozen (Ages 4+) | 2019-10-05 | 10:50 am | 2019-10-05 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-19 8:28 am | 2019-09-19 8:29 am | Dress up as your favourite Frozen character and join us for a wintery sing-along and a frosty craft, then strike a pose as we play a game of freeze dance! This event is perfect for children aged 4+. \*Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Register here: <https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/26242/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 449960086 | Small Press Fest | 2019-10-05 | 11:00 am | 2019-10-05 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 6:10 pm | Calling all zine-makers, comic artists, art book publishers, chapbook presses, and literary journals! Open Space is hosting a Small Press Fest Saturday, October 5th and is inviting applications for community tablers to share their work. The event has been coordinated with a desire to connect folks making exciting work in the literary arts in Victoria and the lower mainland, and will consist of a tabling fair 11am-4pm, followed by a panel discussion on publishing, and an evening reading to cap it all off! Featured presses, journals, and writers will be announced in the lead-up to the event. Applications are now open for community tablers! Find the application form here: <https://forms.gle/GX3iGNk6YfJqkgBg7> There is no charge to table, but space is limited, so applying does not guarantee you a spot. That being said, we will do our best to accommodate as many folks as possible, and will notify everyone regardless. Application deadline: Mon, Sept 23. If you have further questions, feel free to contact Kara at literary@openspace.ca \-- Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We seek to honour and uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories. Open Space is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a flight of 23 stairs with two landings. There are two gender inclusive washrooms, one multi-stall and one single stall with a urinal. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office \[at\] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 455928511 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: The Secret Life of Pets 2 | 2019-10-05 | 1:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 2:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 7, 2019 | 2019-10-06 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191007T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-12 9:21 pm | 2019-09-12 9:28 pm | USA, 2019, minutes, rated G When the owners are away, the pets will play. The Secret Life of Pets 2 continues the story of Max (Patton Oswalt), Gidget (Jenny Slate), Snowball (Kevin Hart) and the rest of the gang as they take on new adventures and are pushed to find the courage to become their own heroes. Explore the emotional lives of our pets - the deep bond between them, the families that love them - and find out what your pets are really doing when you’re not at home. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 421563853 | The Norse Epic: Tales of the Gods and Goddesses Who Made Mistakes | 2019-10-05 | 1:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-08 6:44 am | The Victoria Storytellers’ Guild invites you to enjoy *part or all* of a day of story where you can: Hear tales as harshly beautiful as the Nordic landscapes where they were first told, Get acquainted with the fascinating and highly complex characters of the gods and goddesses, Laugh at their mistakes, recoil at their brutality, and savour their successes. Contemplate how these stories gave meaning to the Vikings’ lives. **$10 ($5 for guild members)** **<https://www.victoriastorytellers.org/category/upcoming-events/>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 466187812 | 🍺🎈 Oktoberfest at Whole Foods Uptown | 2019-10-05 | 1:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-22 3:49 pm | Get out your Lederhosen and join us for Beer, Food and family fun! Uptown’s first Oktoberfest is happening on Saturday, October 5, 2019 in front of Whole Foods Market from 1-5pm. Enjoy the taste of local beers and traditional Oktoberfest food and enter to win a prize for best costume, beard or braids! Kid friendly crafts, obstacle course and games! Fun for the whole Family! Get your FREE tickets [on EventBrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/oktoberfest-tickets-73616694515) or at the door! Buy a beer and get a FREE Oktoberfest Beer Stein while supplies last! 1:00PM Mayor Fred Haynes to Tap the first Keg 1:00PM Accordion Entertainment by Mary Ross 2:00PM The Tumbling Dice Musical Entertainment 2:00PM Face Painting by Sparkle Shack 3:00PM Beard, Braid & Costume Contest Winners Announced All Day Obstacle course, Photo Booth, Kids zone, Pretzels, Sausage & Beer! |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 416221418 | Food Rescue Chef Challenge | 2019-10-05 | 1:30 pm | 2019-10-05 | 4:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 12:55 pm | Watch professional chefs and their celebrity side-kicks go head-to-head to see who wins the bragging rights for the second annual **Food Rescue Chef Challenge**! Reigning champions, [The](http://marinarestaurant.com/chef/)**[ Marina Restaurant ](http://marinarestaurant.com/chef/)** as part of the Oak Bay Marine Group, will be returning on October 5th to defend their 2018 title. Hosted in parternship with the **[Rotary Clubs of Greater Victoria](http://rotaryvictoria.org/)**, guests will have the opportunity to judge a delicious tasting menu, masterfully prepared by these two chef teams. Each team will be responsible for the creation of two appetizer tastings and one dessert---all dishes are required to incorporate a "rescued food" ingredient! Two of Victoria’s favorite personalities Robin Farrell and AJ Cruze of [*Ocean 98.5* ](https://www.ocean985.com/shows/aj/)will be diving into the kitchen trenches, acting as celebrity "chefs" for our teams. Guests are also be invited to bid on the live and silent auctions, enjoy locally produced beverages and wine from [Symphony Vineyards](http://symphonyvineyard.com/events/contact-us/). Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used in support of the **[Food Rescue Project](http://mustardseed.ca/food-rescue/),** including the launch of a culinary training program aimed to provide job opportunities for individuals in Victoria currently experiencing barriers to employment. Can't make it to the event? [Donate online to the Food Rescue Project](https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/36922/donation)! *Doors Open* at 1:30pm; *Chef Challenge & Tastings* begin at 2:00pm Interested in **event sponsorship**? Please [contact us](mailto:treska@mustardseed.ca) for information on how you can support this important event! *\***Limited number of tickets on sale.\** Note: Parking on-site will be reserved for those with accessibility issues. Directions and shuttles will be provided to designated parking areas nearby. $50 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/food-rescue-chef-challenge-tickets-63445236410> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 448925105 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: Short Stories for Long Hauls | 2019-10-05 | 1:30 pm | 2019-10-05 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 2:52 pm | 2019-09-09 5:46 pm |  M.A.C. Farrant’s The Great Happiness is the third in her trilogy of miniatures or what she calls “thinking fictions.” With Moccasin Square Gardens Richard Van Camp makes a humorous return to the north that short-story readers know and love from his Fort Simmer collections. Anosh Irani’s latest, Translations from the Gibberish, is a collection of stories that portray the worlds he experienced in Mumbai and Vancouver. Come spend an afternoon steeping in a discussion of the form so aptly described by Alice Munro as “not the ‘what happens’ but the way everything happens.” Moderator | TBD Saturday, October 5, 1:30pm Greater Victoria Public Library | Common Room | 735 Broughton St. Tickets: $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/short-stories-for-long-hauls-tickets-71194664157>[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/riel-work-in-conversation-with-jean-teillet-gregory-scofield-tickets-71191677223) [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 448923461 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: Immaculate History | 2019-10-05 | 1:30 pm | 2019-10-05 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 2:50 pm | 2019-09-09 5:46 pm |  Follow us down the rabbit hole of what did happen, what could have happened, and what could only happen in the minds of creatives. Victoria author Steven Price’s third novel, Lampedusa, is based on the latter years and final work of Italian novelist Giuseppe Tomasi. Erin Mouré’s new collection of poetry, The Elements, brings together early nineteenth-century Galicia and her father’s more recent experience of dementia. In Agnes, Murderess graphic novelist Sarah Leavitt creates a new backstory for a legendary goldrush-era serial killer. Join us for a multi-genre discussion of the past as a shape for considering unexpected parallels, and the process of creating art in which historical accuracies and deliberate inaccuracies can be equally fruitful starting points. Moderator | Robert Wiersema Saturday, October 5, 1:30pm Metro Theatre | 1411 Quadra St. Tickets: $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/immaculate-history-tickets-71191779529>[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/riel-work-in-conversation-with-jean-teillet-gregory-scofield-tickets-71191677223) [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 465236522 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: Three Good Habits Session 2 | The Foundation You Need for a Sustainable Writing Practice | 2019-10-05 | 1:30 pm | 2019-10-05 | 4:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-21 2:46 pm | 2019-09-21 2:46 pm | **** **Three Good Habits | The Foundation You Need for a Sustainable Writing Practice** Led by Jill Margo As a writer, you’re tuned into craft, but chances are nobody has taught you how to establish and maintain a sustainable writing practice. We mean a practice that includes not just writing (although that’s the most important part), but also setting yourself up for success, and building both your platform and your career (i.e. getting published). Maybe you’re new to writing and not sure where to start. Or, you’re already established as a writer, but are stuck or stalled, despite previous success. Or, maybe you’re somewhere in between, prone to falling out of practice when life gets too full on. Tried and true, the three habits you’ll learn in this workshop are central to GOOD’s programs and will train you to show up for your writing like a pro. You’ll be better able to rise to your aspirations, tackle your projects, and meet your goals. Like our other members, you’ll be amazed at how transformative these habits really are. Workshop includes tea & cake. Saturday, October 5, 1:30pm Good | Chinatown | 536 Herald St. Tickets: $99 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/three-good-habits-session-2-tickets-73701556339>   [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 466187664 | 🍺 Oktoberfest at the Strath | 2019-10-05 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-22 3:47 pm | Join us for an Oktoberfest celebration in Clubhouse! Live music, German food, great beer. 🍻 Music and menu to be announced shortly. Tickets on sale Friday, September 20th on Eventbrite and at the front desk of the Strathcona Hotel. Tickets are $25 and include Oktoberfest buffet (served from 2:30pm to 4pm) plus a complimentary beer. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/oktoberfest-at-the-strath-tickets-73330344033> This event is 19+. Attendees must have two pieces of valid ID. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 433765946 | 📚 Lorna Crozier: The House the Spirit Build | 2019-10-05 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-08-22 4:26 pm | 2019-09-06 2:57 pm | Free to attend Sit back and enjoy a feast for the senses with [Lorna Crozier](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=lorna+crozier&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author)’s latest collection, [***The House the Spirit Builds***](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.reports.iv&eisbn=AUgNRER1yUrcBDbvekUQgA). A stunning companion to *[The Wild In You,](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.reports.iv&eisbn=AUgNRER1yUomm71WNxXz0w)* Crozier’s new book marries her precise and vivid language with photographs by Diane Laundy and Peter Coffman for a singular experience of Canada’s wilderness as seen by some of its pre-eminent artists. Take some time out of your busy weekend for an afternoon launch full of poetry and wonder. <https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 476762827 | Celebration of Matriarchs Featuring ANSWER Drum Group | 2019-10-05 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 4:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 10:00 pm | 2019-10-01 10:03 pm | Join us in celebration of the artists in [Matriarchs:](https://aggv.ca/exhibits/current/matriarchs/) Prints by First Nations Women with a performance by ANSWER Drum Group and reception. This intergenerational print exhibition Matriarchs, curated by Margaret August, features works by: Margaret August, Kelly Cannell, Francis Dick, Lou-ann Neel, Sage Paul, Susan Point, Marika Echachis Swan, and Carrielynn Victor. Through this exhibition August shares how her own evolution as an artist is guided by, and a continuum of, the work of these iconic Matriarchs. The exhibition runs until November 24. As part of this celebration we are thrilled to have a performance by ANSWER Drum Group. ANSWER is an urban Victoria women’s drum group with representation from Nuuchahnulth, Mohawk, M’iqmaw, Anishnawbe, Métis and Cree women. This circle of women who deal with the lived trauma and impacts of colonialism use culture, song and drumming to heal. The women of ANSWER reside on Lekwungen and Esquimalt territories and include Jessica Sault, Alysha Brown, Nicole Mandryk, Sara Rhude, Tara Scott, Jena Bailey and Katie Jacobs. They are locally known as educators, healers, medicine women, artists, knowledge keepers, counselors, youth workers, social workers, sisters, cousins, elders, mothers, grandmothers, matriarchs, and warriors. ANSWER is an acronym for All Nations Strong Women for Education and Reconciliation.[](http://www.trapeze.ca/) <https://aggv.ca/events/celebration-of-matriarchs-featuring-answer-drum-group/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 452030135 | 📚🎈 Victoria Festival of Authors: My First Story Writing Workshop (Ages 6-8) | 2019-10-05 | 2:30 pm | 2019-10-05 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-09 5:27 pm | 2019-09-09 5:46 pm |  For ages 6-8 and accompanying adult. Join us for an interactive workshop where parents will learn how to support their children’s storytelling by creating a storybook with their child. Workbooks will be provided. Presented in partnership with the Victoria Festival of Authors and Story Studio. Registration begins September 3.[](https://www.gvpl.ca/event/victoria-festival-of-authors-sara-cassidy/) <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/victoria-festival-of-authors-my-first-story-writing-workshop/> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 441926409 | Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut | 2019-10-05 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 6:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:53 pm | Apocalypse Now turns 40 with what Francis Coppola says is the definitive cut, some 20 minutes shorter than the Redux released in 2001, 29 minutes longer than the original release, and all of it restored and polished for 4K digital projection. This is a spectacular, hallucinatory phantasmagoria of the Vietnam war, arguably the high point – or at any rate the climax – in Hollywood’s artistic renaissance of the 1970s. Martin Sheen is Willard, dispatched up-river to terminate bonkers green beret Colonel Walter Kurtz (Marlon Brando). Kurtz’s madness only reflects the imperatives of US foreign policy. –Vancouver International Film Festival “ABSOLUTELY DESERVES TO BE SEEN IN THEATRES!” –Film Threat Final Cut demands to be seen, both by longtime admirers and by young viewers lucky enough to have their first viewing be in a theater. This is an overwhelming sensory experience, with deep colors and nuanced sound amplifying the film's hypnotic effect. –Hollywood Reporter UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 448926659 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: Mine to Break | 2019-10-05 | 3:30 pm | 2019-10-05 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 2:55 pm | 2019-09-09 5:46 pm |  Following on his debut Twoism, Ali Blythe’s *Hymnswitch* takes up questions of gender, identity, and the moving target that is simply existing in one’s own skin. A self-described hopeless romantic, Billy-Ray Belcourt’s *NDN Coping Mechanisms* examines forms, poetic and documentary, for queerness and indigeneity, always circling back to the basics of bodies existing in time and place. In her third collection, *Q & A*, Adrienne Gruber embraces the darkness of the postpartum experience to look more closely at the very nature of humanity. Join us in an examination of the poetic place where the foundations of identity can be broken open and examined; in a discussion of poetry as a process of deconstruction, of getting down to fundamentals, where the results can be both playful and unflinchingly demanding. Moderator | Darrel McLeod Saturday, October 5, 3:30pm Greater Victoria Public Library | Common Room | 735 Broughton St. Tickets: $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mine-to-break-tickets-71194752421> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 471779504 | 🎪 American Crown Circus & Circo Osorio | 2019-10-05 | 3:30 pm | 2019-10-05 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until October 8, 2019 | 2019-10-08 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191008T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-27 10:44 am | 2019-09-27 10:44 am | Run Away with the Circus Tour! Featuring an international cast from Mexico, Romania, Russia, Argentina, Belarus, Chile and the USA! 2 KIDS - 10 and under FREE - with purchase of General Admission Ticket! Although we may have Sold Out our online inventory for certain show times, a couple hundred seats are held for sale at the gate for all show times. If you arrive early enough you may purchase from this additional inventory. Gates are open 1.5 hours before each show. $8 Child (Ages 1-10) / $20 Adult (Ages 11+) **The current Esquimalt schedule is:** Thursday 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM Friday 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM Saturday 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM Sunday 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM Monday 7:00 PM <https://www.americancrowncircus.com/tickets/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 448926210 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: In the Beginning… | 2019-10-05 | 3:30 pm | 2019-10-05 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 2:53 pm | 2019-09-09 5:46 pm |  …women who write their way from childhood and assumed roles into stories of their own change something. In Mistakes to Run With Yasuko Thanh recounts her evangelical upbringing, life on the streets in Vancouver, and coming into her own as an award-winning writer. Every Little Scrap and Wonder is poet Carla Funk’s celebration of her rural BC Mennonite childhood, both feral and traditional. In Amma’s Daughters Meenal Shrivastava brings us the story of her mother’s life before her marriage, as one of Gandhi’s female foot soldiers in the fight against British rule in the early twentieth century. And in A Good Wife Samra Zafar describes her journey from child bride to international speaker and entrepreneur. Join four memoirists for what is sure to be a varied and inspiring panel on what it means to make and write a life of one’s own. Moderator | Marita Dachsel Saturday, October 5, 3:30pm Metro Theatre | 1411 Quadra St. Tickets: $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/in-the-beginning-tickets-71191821655> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 452030464 | 📚🎈 Victoria Festival of Authors: Monique Gray Smith (Ages 5-8) | 2019-10-05 | 3:45 pm | 2019-10-05 | 4:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-09 5:31 pm | 2019-09-09 5:46 pm |  Ages 5-8; parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend. Join us for a dual language (English/Cree) presentation of *My Heart Fills With Happiness / Ni Sâkaskineh Mîyawâten Niteh Ohcih* and *You Hold Me Up / Ki Kîhcêyimin Mânaà* by author Monique Gray Smith. Presented in partnership with the Victoria Festival of Authors. Registration begins September 3. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/victoria-festival-of-authors-monique-gray-smith/> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 415448042 | The Children | 2019-10-05 | 4:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:15 pm | 2019-07-31 3:16 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 452026974 | 📚🎈 Victoria Festival of Authors: Kari Jones (Ages 9-12) | 2019-10-05 | 4:45 pm | 2019-10-05 | 5:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-09 5:26 pm | 2019-09-09 5:46 pm |  Ages 9-12; parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. Join Kari Jones, author of *Ours to Share: Co-Existing in A Crowded World,* for a presentation about population growth and some of the inequities that happen between people when natural and social resources are stressed. Presented in partnership with the Victoria Festival of Authors. Registration begins September 3.[](https://www.gvpl.ca/event/victoria-festival-of-authors-monique-gray-smith/) <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/victoria-festival-of-authors-kari-jones/> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 477346815 | Human Nature | 2019-10-05 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-05 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 9:57 am | Invented in 2013, **CRISPR** , “Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats” was a gene-editing process developed with a promise of **eliminating disease** via **genetic manipulation**—**but are we ready for the next step**? **100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes** Official selection of SXSW 2019, hotDocs 2019, and CPH:DOX 2019. 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 433766133 | 📚 The Jade Phoenix Club Presents: Ann Hui | 2019-10-05 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-22 4:27 pm | Foodies, rejoice! Books and good eats coalesce at an author banquet with writer [Ann Hui](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=ann+hui&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author), whose new book [***Chop Suey Nation***](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=ann+hui&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) explores Canada’s Chinese restaurants from coast to coast. Learn why Chinese food has become a national staple, and how Hui’s own story intertwines with the stories of hundreds of families who introduced themselves to a new nation through the most essential language: food. **$50 per person (includes 8 course dinner) $65 per person (includes 8 course dinner and a book) $110 for dinner for two people and one book** **To reserve your seat contact event chair Charlayne at [charlaynetj@outlook.com](mailto:charlaynetj@outlook.com?subject=Ann%20Hui%20Author%20Banquet).**  |
Entry Fee ($51-$100), Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 468741666 | 📈 Banding Together, A Fundraiser for Mental Health | 2019-10-05 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-05 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-24 8:14 pm | Dance the night away, to the music of Naden Band's Pacific Blue Big Band and Bayside Big Band. There will be a sampling of Friends of Music's musicians too. Appies are included in the ticket price. Wine and Local Beer available at the No-Host bar. Join in the jostling and friendly competition of our Silent Auction. Friends of Music has been providing musical opportunities to people recovering from mental illness, for 30 years. The proceeds from this fundraiser support our music programs. \*Tickets are $48.50 | On sale September 13 at 10am *Please note: A few hours prior to the event tickets may only be available from the box office or at the venue.* <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/banding-together-fom-music-2019-da-vinci-centre>  \*Ticket prices are subject to change. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 477221629 | Free! Community Movie Night: Aquaman | 2019-10-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 7:37 am | Bring your friends and meet new ones at the Esquimalt Parks & Recreation Community Movie Night on Saturday, October 5th. At 7:00pm AQUAMAN will be featured on a 250" screen in the Esquimalt Recreation Centre gymasium. Admission to the movie is free while a cash-only concession will be offered in the atrium. Sit back and relax and join us for this cinematic experience! \*\*Please bring blankets as seating will be on the gym floor. <https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/events-listing/calendar/community-movie-night-aquaman>  |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 441926410 | Apocalypse Now: The Final Cut | 2019-10-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 10:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:53 pm | Apocalypse Now turns 40 with what Francis Coppola says is the definitive cut, some 20 minutes shorter than the Redux released in 2001, 29 minutes longer than the original release, and all of it restored and polished for 4K digital projection. This is a spectacular, hallucinatory phantasmagoria of the Vietnam war, arguably the high point – or at any rate the climax – in Hollywood’s artistic renaissance of the 1970s. Martin Sheen is Willard, dispatched up-river to terminate bonkers green beret Colonel Walter Kurtz (Marlon Brando). Kurtz’s madness only reflects the imperatives of US foreign policy. –Vancouver International Film Festival “ABSOLUTELY DESERVES TO BE SEEN IN THEATRES!” –Film Threat Final Cut demands to be seen, both by longtime admirers and by young viewers lucky enough to have their first viewing be in a theater. This is an overwhelming sensory experience, with deep colors and nuanced sound amplifying the film's hypnotic effect. –Hollywood Reporter UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 448918286 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: All on a Saturday Night | 2019-10-05 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-05 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 2:45 pm | 2019-09-09 5:46 pm |  Our final evening event is a series of readings in celebration of possibilities. Steven Price’s *Lampedusa*, set in southern Italy, novelizes a novelist’s epic final work. Anosh Irani’s *Translated from the Gibberish* draws inspiration from the author’s two homes, Mumbai and Canada, and examines the very nature of the self-translated. Samra Zafar’s memoir, *A Good Wife*, charts her unlikely path from child bride to human-rights activist and bestselling author. In Karen McBride’s debut novel, *Crow Winter*, a homecoming is complicated by visits from a demigod. And Cherie Dimaline’s *Empire of Wild* asks what happens when the husband you thought you knew becomes a tent revival preacher who seems not to know you at all. It’s all in a night’s readings, because of course in the end the possibilities are infinite. Saturday, October 5, 7:30pm Metro Theatre | 1411 Quadra St. **Tickets: $15** <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/all-on-a-saturday-night-tickets-71237428065> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 461754513 | Britt-Marie Was Here | 2019-10-05 | 7:45 pm | 2019-10-05 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Weekly on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday until October 9, 2019 | 2019-10-09 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191009T065959Z;BYDAY=MO,TU,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:06 am | 2019-10-02 9:59 am | Britt-Marie chooses to live her best life after leaving her unfaithful husband for a small town and a mediocre job, where she catches the eye of a handsome police officer. **Based on the bestselling novel by Fredrik Backman.** “\[Backman\] and director Tuva Novotny keep the characters astringent and his tone wry, so it never gets cuddly or cloying.” **Nell Minow, RogerEbert.com** 19+ $11.43 ($2 membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/britt-marie-was-here/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 415448055 | The Children | 2019-10-05 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:15 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 440906808 | Imaginario de un libro de música de vihuela | 2019-10-05 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-29 7:02 pm | **** **Armonía Concertada (SPAIN)** María Cristina Kiehr *soprano* Ariel Abramovich *vihuela de mano* Two of Europe’s leading performers of Early Music showcase the work of Juan Vasquez (c. 1500-c. 1560) in songs of aching beauty and sadness. This is Spanish music at its most compelling and moving. *"expressive ardour…profound sensuality”* -- **Gramophone** Tickets are $30.00 <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/imaginario-2019-oak-bay-united-church> \*Ticket prices are subject to change. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 462146158 | 🏳️🌈 Werqshop Vol 1 | 2019-10-05 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-05 | 11:59 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 4:39 pm | [Brickyard Pizza](https://www.facebook.com/brickyardpizzavictoria/) and [Hidden Haus of The Rat King](https://www.facebook.com/hausoftheratking/) Present: Werqshop Vol 1 We acknowledge that is event and art is created, produced, and will operate on the UNCEDED territory of the Lekwungen-speaking, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ people. We are grateful to have these opportunites on their land and in their territory. This Movement Themed Drag Extravaganza challenges local legends and rising stars to push their drag limits and bring their borkest moves to this catwalk inspired stage of Brickyard Pizza. Drag artists will use every trick in their repertoire to take home the title of "Werqshop Champion" and double their cash prize that night. High production at low cost is a pillar of the [Hidden Haus of The Rat King](https://www.facebook.com/hausoftheratking/) and we encourage our artists to create incredible and dynamic outfits at the lowest cost possible. The artist at this event who succeeds in gagging us the most at the lowest cost will double their cash prize that night. You Better Werq!!! Performances By: Dandy Dykon (Chi-Chi) [Chaz Avery](https://www.facebook.com/chazavery250/) [Dublin Tendre](https://www.facebook.com/dublintendre/) Krystal Divination ([Kristopher-damien](https://www.facebook.com/krys.damien.white)) Hunky Dorian ([Gillian](https://www.facebook.com/lolaormimi)) Justin Poussé (Laurie) (HHotRK will always keep a secret spot open for special guests) This Event is Hosted by Vancouver Islands Goblin Queen [Kibbles ‘n’ Bits](https://www.facebook.com/Kibblesnbish/) $10 at the door Tickets Online- <https://bit.ly/2lBtwkj> Doors: 9pm Seating is limited \[40 seats\], so snatch those seats!! Accessibility Information: This venue has no stairs to enter and is located near main bus routes. [Hidden Haus of The Rat King](https://www.facebook.com/hausoftheratking/) artists and host are aware of our community's needs, we acknowledge that we are newly accessing this space and want to grow, so please tell us (The Haus) if your needs are not being met, or if you are experiencing any other discomforts. We will do whatever we can without hesitation. This is a body positive, Queer/Trans inclusive art showcase and we will not tolerate any racism, bigotry, misogyny, or any other types of exclusionary behavior. Venue Information- This is an restaurant and not a club so there will be no age restrictions on this show however our artists may be performing strong queer/trans themed numbers that may contain strong language. We suggest our audience consider this an appropriate space for young adults (16+). There is one entrance, two non gendered washrooms (one full accessible), seating for 40, and over head fluorescent lighting. Please reach out on our page- [Hidden Haus of The Rat King](https://www.facebook.com/hausoftheratking/) If we have missed anything. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 448930376 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: Hand-delivered | The Power of Memoir Comics | 2019-10-06 | 10:30 am | 2019-10-06 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 3:01 pm | 2019-09-09 5:47 pm |  In this workshop you’ll dive into the brilliant world of autobiographical comics and emerge with a sparkling piece of your own picture-writing. We’ll start with a close reading of a diverse selection of works, then move through a series of short, accessible writing and drawing exercises that will allow you to create your own 1-2 page autobiographical comic or make a start on a longer project. Folks who aren’t experienced artists often balk at the idea of a comics workshop. But drawing skills are only one part of creating comics. Many students find that comics allows them to tell stories they weren’t able to tell with prose, or that the act of drawing helps them remember forgotten details, or think about old stories from a new angle. There is a unique delight that comes with creating and sharing hand-drawn autobiographical comics. If that idea excites you (even as it terrifies you) this workshop is for you -- whether you’re new to comics, or an old hand who could use a little boost. Please note: In advance of the workshop, each participant will complete a short questionnaire and quick writing/drawing exercise to be shared with the group. Sunday, October 6, 10:30am-5:00pm Good | China Town | 536 Herald St. Tickets: $275 | No late comers\*[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/in-the-beginning-tickets-71191821655) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hand-delivered-the-power-of-memoir-comics-tickets-71237606599> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||
| 460026293 | 📈 Motherload Documentary Screening | 2019-10-06 | 11:00 am | 2019-10-06 | 12:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-16 10:10 pm | 2019-09-16 10:10 pm | **MOTHERLOAD is a documentary about families, bikes, and how we can build better cities for everyone.** This event is hosted by the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition and is sponsored by the Capital Regional District and the District of Saanich. Admission is by donation, and can be made at the event. All proceeds will go to supporting GVCC's kids biking programs. ABOUT THE FILM: MOTHERLOAD is a crowdsourced documentary in which the cargo bicycle becomes a vehicle for exploring motherhood in this digital age of climate change. The film follows director and new mother Liz Canning on her quest to understand the increasing tension between modern life and our hunter-gatherer DNA, and how cargo bikes offer a solution. As Liz meets the people behind this push to replace cars with purpose-built bikes, she learns about the history and potential future of the bicycle as the “ultimate social revolutionizer.” Conflict arises when characters encounter cultural resistance, in particular bikelash focused on women and mothers. MOTHERLOAD draws connections here to the struggle of cyclist Suffragettes and to women's seemingly endless fight for bodily autonomy. Ultimately, Liz's experiences as a cyclist, as a mother, and in discovering the cargo bike world, teach her that sustainability is not necessarily about compromise and sacrifice, and that there are few things more empowering in an age of consumption than the ability to create everything from what seems to be nothing. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/motherload-documentary-screening-tickets-72584148141> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 427736893 | 🎈🐝 Pollinator Care Workshop | 2019-10-06 | 1:00 pm | 2019-10-06 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 4:39 pm | 2019-09-05 11:14 pm | Main Theme of the workshop: Harvesting, Cleaning and Storing Mason Bee Cocoons. What is an orchard without it's pollinators? A whole lot of trees with not a fruit in sight! It's thanks to our hard-working insect friends, flying from flower to flower, that we get any fruit at the Welland Community Orchard at all. Join our Native Pollinator stewards Brian Yeo and Tom Leahy to learn about the unsung heroes of our orchard and wider ecosystem! In this hands-on workshop we'll be taking apart our mason bee condos to clean them, and taking a look at our leaf cutter, sand wasp and bumble bee habitat too. We will discuss the lifecycle, habitat and needs of some of our favourite pollinators so we can support them in supporting us. Participants are encouraged to bring their Bee houses so they can do “Hands On” harvesting; to open and harvest the cocoons. The workshop will be “Harvesting Bee Cocoons from any type of Mason Bee House and cleaning, drying, and storing the Bee Cocoons over winter". We will also cover all aspects of Mason Bees and Native Bees including all the different ways to build housing to encourage them. **Instructors:** Tom & Brian - mentors of Rex Welland and local native pollinator stewards! Tom has handled Native Bees since 2001. With Rex Welland as his Mentor, they put on demos at Seedy Saturday in Victoria and collaborated on Native Bees for many years. His hobby has now turned into something more than just a hobby. He manufactures Mason Bee Houses and supplies local stores and other retail markets with Mason Bee Cocoons and Bee Houses. However, this workshop will also demonstrate how to promote Mason Bees very inexpensively! Brian and Tom are dedicated stewards with a wealth of knowledge they share warmly with the community. This is a family friendly event! Kids, please feel free to bring your adults. $20 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pollinator-care-workshop-tickets-68531953919> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 448934528 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: Wayfinding | Is that a path there? | 2019-10-06 | 1:30 pm | 2019-10-06 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 3:06 pm | 2019-09-09 5:47 pm |  The quest is one of the oldest plot devices going, but in the inventive hands of each new generation of authors, it’s anything but tired. In Cherie Dimaline’s latest novel, *Empire of Wild*, Hazel’s search for her husband has only just begun when she locates him in the Walmart parking lot near their home. Karen McBride’s debut, *Crow Winter*, begins with a homecoming that is quickly complicated by visits from a very tricky corvid. And in Pauline Holdstock’s forthcoming *Here I Am!* the death of Frankie’s mother sends him on a mission to find his father a continent away. Join us for a discussion on finding the way, for the characters on the page and for the writers figuring it out behind the scenes. Moderator | Robert Wiersema Sunday, October 6, 1:30pm Metro Theatre | 1411 Quadra St. **Tickets: $15**[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/working-from-strengths-a-revision-technique-to-power-up-your-poetry-tickets-71238049925) **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wayfinding-is-that-a-path-there-tickets-71237883427>** [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 452030999 | 📚🎈 Victoria Festival of Authors: Writing Thrillers Workshop (Ages 9-12) | 2019-10-06 | 1:30 pm | 2019-10-06 | 2:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-09 5:33 pm | 2019-09-09 5:47 pm |  For ages 9-12. Young writers will learn how to create a page-turning tale with local author Sean Rodman. Find out how to use characters, plot and details to create an exciting thriller of your own. Presented in partnership with the Victoria Festival of Authors and Story Studio. Registration begins September 3.[](https://www.gvpl.ca/event/victoria-festival-of-authors-sara-cassidy/) <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/victoria-festival-of-authors-writing-thrillers-workshop/> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 448933611 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: Working From Strengths | A Revision Technique to Power up Your Poetry | 2019-10-06 | 1:30 pm | 2019-10-06 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 3:04 pm | 2019-09-09 5:47 pm |  Do the words of poems create meaning, or simply convey already existing meanings? In a world infinitely more complex and mysterious than we can express, how does a poem “mean”? How does a poem come to resonate with us? And why do some fall flat. Join Erín Moure, author of 17 books of poetry and translator of 20 more, to work on these questions and learn a revision technique called “working from strengths.” Bring a poem (or two) you are not yet satisfied with, that you that you know has potential but can’t seem to get it to work, and some clean sheets of paper and a pen/pencil. Via a set of guided exercises, and sharing of results, participants will learn revision practices that will help power up their poems. Sunday, October 6, 1:30-3:30 pm Greater Victoria Public Library | Common Room | 735 Broughton St. Tickets: $85 | No late comers[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hand-delivered-the-power-of-memoir-comics-tickets-71237606599) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/working-from-strengths-a-revision-technique-to-power-up-your-poetry-tickets-71238049925> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 369826828 | What Artists Bring to the Table: Elisa Rathje | 2019-10-06 | 1:30 pm | 2019-10-06 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-06 10:13 am | Join artist and garden farmer Elisa Rathje for apple-pressing on a century-old cider press using apples harvested from Appleturnover, her 1½ acre 1895 Salt Spring apple orchard turned food forest and micro-silvopasture. For the workshop, bring along a half-pint mason jar to collect fresh apple juice and come chat about the possibilities of home-scale wild fermentation. During the discussion, Rathje will explore ways in which participants can start to transition to simple living and “radical home & local economies” in an era of ecological crisis and energy descent. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-artists-bring-to-the-table-elisa-rathje-tickets-62953945947> The workshop is free, but registration is required as attendance is limited. If Eventbrite is not an accessible way of registration for you, please phone Regan Shrumm at 250-384-4171 x 220, or email at <rshrumm@aggv.ca> to register. \-- Running from July to November, *What Artists Bring to the Table* is a food series exploring the artistic practices of cultivating and cooking food. The series central theme is how food is both a political act, as through eating we are supporting different systems, and a cultural act, which can both reaffirm one’s own identity, but also assist us to see other’s worldviews. Each event will feature two components: a hands-on workshop, where participants will work with the artist to make a food product, and a discussion, where participants will have a larger conversation about food while sampling the food from the workshop. \-- Oaklands Community Centre is on a ground-level floor, with no stairs throughout the building. There are four single-stall gender-neutral bathrooms, two of which are wheelchair accessible and one offering a baby change table. The Centre offers ample free street parking and is on the #4 bus route, with the closest stop being at Hillside and Gosworth. Bus tickets are available. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 452030796 | 📚🎈 Victoria Festival of Authors: Richard Van Camp (Ages 0-4) | 2019-10-06 | 2:45 pm | 2019-10-06 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-09 5:32 pm | 2019-09-09 5:47 pm |  For ages 0-4 and parent or caregiver. Join Richard Van Camp, award-winning author of *May We Have Enough to Share, a* book that focuses on gratitude, strength of connections, nature that provides for us, and love that is endless. Presented in partnership with the Victoria Festival of Authors. Registration begins September 3. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/victoria-festival-of-authors-richard-van-camp/> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 441926411 | Marianne & Leonard | 2019-10-06 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-06 | 4:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:54 pm | The history between filmmaker and subject is prominent in the latest from Nick Broomfield, veteran documentarian of musicians that include Kurt Cobain and Whitney Houston. He turns here to the life of the legendary Leonard Cohen, but there’s a unique angle. The director was close to Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, even appearing in some of the archival footage in the film. It’s his most personal film to date. “Marianne & Leonard” is the story of an artist and a muse. Leonard Cohen wrote “So Long, Marianne” and “Bird on a Wire” directly about Marianne Ihlen, the woman he met at a crucial, formative age, and with whom he fell madly in love. They inspired each other on a Greek island called Hydra, a magical place to which Broomfield’s film regularly returns, and a place the filmmaker visited as a young man and spent time with Ihlen, who actually inspired him to make his first film. It was what you’d imagine the life of a young future poet would be on a Greek island—days of writing, drinking, drugs, sex, and sun. Moving to the States and transforming into a musician with the breakout success of “Suzanne,” Cohen’s star rose while Ihlen stayed in Hydra. They would have largely separate lives, but Broomfield makes the case that they remained each other’s greatest influence, deftly drawing lines from Hydra & Marianne to Leonard’s music & stardom. --RogerEbert.com “Nick Broomfield’s haunting documentary is a lovely illustration of the twists and turns of a complicated relationship.” –The Wrap “A thoughtful musing on the passing of time, of lovers past and gone, of a bygone era of hopes and dreams” --Little White Lies UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 461755174 | Human Nature | 2019-10-06 | 3:30 pm | 2019-10-06 | 5:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:06 am | Invented in 2013, **CRISPR** , “Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats” was a gene-editing process developed with a promise of **eliminating disease** via **genetic manipulation**—**but are we ready for the next step**? **100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes** Official selection of SXSW 2019, hotDocs 2019, and CPH:DOX 2019. 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 471780404 | 🎪 American Crown Circus & Circo Osorio | 2019-10-06 | 3:30 pm | 2019-10-06 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-27 10:44 am | Run Away with the Circus Tour! Featuring an international cast from Mexico, Romania, Russia, Argentina, Belarus, Chile and the USA! 2 KIDS - 10 and under FREE - with purchase of General Admission Ticket! Although we may have Sold Out our online inventory for certain show times, a couple hundred seats are held for sale at the gate for all show times. If you arrive early enough you may purchase from this additional inventory. Gates are open 1.5 hours before each show. $8 Child (Ages 1-10) / $20 Adult (Ages 11+) **The current Esquimalt schedule is:** Thursday 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM Friday 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM Saturday 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM Sunday 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM Monday 7:00 PM <https://www.americancrowncircus.com/tickets/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 448928919 | 📚🎈 Victoria Festival of Authors: Sara Cassidy | 2019-10-06 | 3:45 pm | 2019-10-06 | 4:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 2:59 pm | 2019-09-09 5:47 pm |  For ages 9-12. Join author Sara Cassidy for a presentation about *Nevers*, a magical story filled with eccentric characters, set in France in 1799. Presented in partnership with the Victoria Festival of Authors. Registration begins September 3. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/victoria-festival-of-authors-sara-cassidy/> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 452026600 | 📚 Victoria Festival of Authors: Talkin’ Griffin to Griffin | 2019-10-06 | 4:00 pm | 2019-10-06 | 5:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-09 5:24 pm | 2019-09-09 5:47 pm |  It’s Canada’s most prestigious poetry prize. For the winner it can be a career-maker, opening new doors. And it continues to open the discussion of what poetry is and can be. We’re incredibly lucky to have the past two years’ Canadian Griffin Prize winners together in the same room. Join Eve Joseph (Quarrels, 2019) and Billy-Ray Belcourt (This Wound Is a World, 2018) as they talk Griffin to Griffin about their careers, the role of the prize, and what comes after. Moderator | Susan Stenson Sunday, October 6, 4:00pm Metro Theatre | 1411 Quadra St. Tickets: $15**[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wayfinding-is-that-a-path-there-tickets-71237883427)** <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/talkin-griffin-to-griffin-tickets-71238144207> [https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/ ](https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/) Volunteer information: <https://victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/get-involved/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 441926412 | Marianne & Leonard | 2019-10-06 | 5:15 pm | 2019-10-06 | 6:56 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:54 pm | The history between filmmaker and subject is prominent in the latest from Nick Broomfield, veteran documentarian of musicians that include Kurt Cobain and Whitney Houston. He turns here to the life of the legendary Leonard Cohen, but there’s a unique angle. The director was close to Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, even appearing in some of the archival footage in the film. It’s his most personal film to date. “Marianne & Leonard” is the story of an artist and a muse. Leonard Cohen wrote “So Long, Marianne” and “Bird on a Wire” directly about Marianne Ihlen, the woman he met at a crucial, formative age, and with whom he fell madly in love. They inspired each other on a Greek island called Hydra, a magical place to which Broomfield’s film regularly returns, and a place the filmmaker visited as a young man and spent time with Ihlen, who actually inspired him to make his first film. It was what you’d imagine the life of a young future poet would be on a Greek island—days of writing, drinking, drugs, sex, and sun. Moving to the States and transforming into a musician with the breakout success of “Suzanne,” Cohen’s star rose while Ihlen stayed in Hydra. They would have largely separate lives, but Broomfield makes the case that they remained each other’s greatest influence, deftly drawing lines from Hydra & Marianne to Leonard’s music & stardom. --RogerEbert.com “Nick Broomfield’s haunting documentary is a lovely illustration of the twists and turns of a complicated relationship.” –The Wrap “A thoughtful musing on the passing of time, of lovers past and gone, of a bygone era of hopes and dreams” --Little White Lies UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 479438567 | Code Blue Movie Screening | 2019-10-06 | 5:45 pm | 2019-10-06 | 8:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 10:24 am | **DOORS OPEN @ 5:45pm, open seating.** **FREE TICKET REQUIRED, SEATING CAPACITY CONTROLLED** **DRAW for an INSTANT POT will be held.** ## Healthcare Professional / Emergency Services & Family special tickets available separately. If you are in this category--please follow link from our events page here to get your tickets. Thank you: <https://www.victoriahealthypeople.org/events/> “Code Blue” official movie trailer: <https://vimeo.com/309010014> **FREE Ticket required, seating capacity controlled. EVENT WILL "SELL" OUT!** Would you change your habits to live a longer, healthier life? code blue provides the prescription to do just that. **code blue** is a feature length documentary that reveals insufficiencies in the current state of medicine and provides a common sense solution by featuring the practice of **lifestyle medicine** to prevent, manage, and reverse disease. It presents the hurdles to the proposed shift: why is this not an integral component of the curriculum taught in medical schools? Why does this not resonate with the majority of current day practicing physicians? What is causing the lapse in communication to the general public? The unwillingness of some to believe that the American public—addicted to the quick fix—will embrace lifestyle changes is also addressed, as well as the undercurrent influences of the pharmaceutical and food industries that help shape public policy. **code blue** follows the story of a passionate physician, Dr. Saray Stancic; medical student, Saul Bautista; and expert physicians/scientists who have the foresight to envision the potential of incorporating lifestyle medicine into clinical practice. Interwoven between these stories are successful individuals and organizations, as well as the personal narratives of chronically ill patients who learn to embrace this revolutionary method of medical treatment. Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s Story: [Prevent & Reverse Cardiovascular Disease–From Steak to Plant-based Diet](https://vimeo.com/241103091?from=outro-embed) Dr. Michael Greger: [Why He Became a Doctor and Practices Lifestyle Medicine](https://vimeo.com/239954787?from=outro-embed) \*DONATIONS accepted at the door towards the cost of screening fees. |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 448716742 | 📈 Comedy Smash the Patriarchy | 2019-10-06 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-06 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-09-06 10:51 am | Victoria are you ready to get your laugh on while supporting local women and smashing the patriarchy? Well have we got big news for you! Comedy Smash the Patriarchy is here to deliver just that. We have a full lineup of some of Victoria’s funniest women, with the ever witty Erin Haley hosting and the feverishly hilarious Carilynn Nicholson headlining this is a show you don’t want to miss! Also making you laugh until your sides hurt we have Lucia Riberio, Lenore LaMay, MJ Bourque, Tara Northwood, Becky Broome, Suzy Q and the producer of comedy smash the Patriarchy Eliza Danvers Comedy smash the patriarchy is a fundraiser benefiting The Cridge Transition House for Women. The Cridge Transition House is a safe place for women with or without children who are escaping violence or abuse in their homes. Abuse can be emotional, psychological or physical. Comedy Smash the Patriarchy will take place October 6th 2019 at the Victoria Event Centre, doors and silent auction at 6:00pm with the show starting at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door and can be purchased on online on eventbrite. This is a 19+ event <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-smash-the-patriarchy-tickets-70090561757?aff=efbeventtix> 100% of proceeds from ticket sales and silent auction (after expenses) will be donated to the Cridge Transition House for Women. Donations can also be made directly to The Cridge Centre for the Family \--------------------------------------- Comedy Smash the Patriarchy exists and hosts events on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations.Our goal is to ensure our events safe and accessible for people of all backgrounds and identities. Attendees should be aware that comedy acts may touch on subject matter that is sensitive or triggering.Accessibility of the venue: The Victoria Event Centre is on the second storey of a building up a single flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There are two gender inclusive washrooms. \---------------------------------------- Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926413 | Marianne & Leonard | 2019-10-06 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-06 | 9:11 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:55 pm | The history between filmmaker and subject is prominent in the latest from Nick Broomfield, veteran documentarian of musicians that include Kurt Cobain and Whitney Houston. He turns here to the life of the legendary Leonard Cohen, but there’s a unique angle. The director was close to Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, even appearing in some of the archival footage in the film. It’s his most personal film to date. “Marianne & Leonard” is the story of an artist and a muse. Leonard Cohen wrote “So Long, Marianne” and “Bird on a Wire” directly about Marianne Ihlen, the woman he met at a crucial, formative age, and with whom he fell madly in love. They inspired each other on a Greek island called Hydra, a magical place to which Broomfield’s film regularly returns, and a place the filmmaker visited as a young man and spent time with Ihlen, who actually inspired him to make his first film. It was what you’d imagine the life of a young future poet would be on a Greek island—days of writing, drinking, drugs, sex, and sun. Moving to the States and transforming into a musician with the breakout success of “Suzanne,” Cohen’s star rose while Ihlen stayed in Hydra. They would have largely separate lives, but Broomfield makes the case that they remained each other’s greatest influence, deftly drawing lines from Hydra & Marianne to Leonard’s music & stardom. --RogerEbert.com “Nick Broomfield’s haunting documentary is a lovely illustration of the twists and turns of a complicated relationship.” –The Wrap “A thoughtful musing on the passing of time, of lovers past and gone, of a bygone era of hopes and dreams” --Little White Lies UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 462178653 | Free Improv | 2019-10-06 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-06 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:32 pm | FREE IMPROV An Improv Free-for-All The revolution will be improvised. Join Paper Street Theatre for an evening of free improv, that is: free form, freestyle, and free of charge. All skill levels will share the stage in this evening of open improv. Hosted by [Chaz](https://www.facebook.com/chaz.david) and Lauren! Sundays in 2019: Oct 6th, Nov 3rd 8pm | Pay-What-You-Feel @ Intrepid Studio Theatre <https://www.facebook.com/events/516839649067154/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 479483936 | 💻 Tech, Advanced Education Research and Development Roundtable | 2019-10-07 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-07 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:22 am | 2019-10-04 11:22 am | This roundtable is for movers and shakers working in tech and research & development in industry or in post-secondary institutions. *Key questions for discussion:* 1. What is the City currently doing well to support the tech sector and research and development? 2. What can the City do better to support the tech sector and research and development? (Please be as specific as possible) 3. What challenges is your company/industry facing in becoming future ready? 4. Does your company/industry have ambition to be a global influencer? If so, tell us more. 5. How can the City assist your company/industry to be more future ready and globally fluent? 6. What is one word you’d use to describe Victoria today? What is one word you’d like to be able to use to describe Victoria 20 years from today? 7. What else do you want to tell us? ### Registration [Pre-register for the Tech, Advanced Education Research and Development Roundtable](http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/economic-action-plan-roundtable-tech-advanced-education-development-registration-71837238113). *All roundtables will be held at City Hall and facilitated by Mayor Helps. In order to cross pollinate (and to cut down on the number of meetings!) we’ve batched two topics together per roundtable*. *Please give some thought to the discussion questions in advance. If you’re interested in reading this background piece,* [10 Traits of Globally Fluent Metro Areas](https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/The_10_Traits_of_Globally_Fluent_Metro_Areas.pdf)*, please feel free to do so.* |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 477345456 | Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice | 2019-10-07 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-07 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 11, 2019 | 2019-10-11 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191011T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 9:55 am | 2019-10-02 9:57 am | The story of the woman with pipes of gold, from her humble beginnings growing up on a Tucson ranch, to her incarnation into The First Queen of Rock. From the Oscar-winning filmmakers of *Howl* (2010) and *Lovelace* (2013). **Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2019 Provincetown International Film Festival.** “A beautiful, deeply moving and well-deserved tribute to this utterly singular woman and her talent.” **Katie Walsh, *Tribune News Service*** 19+ $11.43 ($2 membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/miles-davis-birth-of-the-cool/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/linda-rondstadt-the-sound-of-my-voice/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 392586018 | Packing for your first overnight hiking trip | 2019-10-07 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-07 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 2:17 pm | Going from day hikes to an overnight hiking trip can feel like a big leap – until you take this clinic. This session teaches you what gear you need and how to pack like a pro for a successful night under the stars in the backcountry. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - The 10 essentials - How to choose the right footwear - What to wear and clothing layer systems - Options for cooking systems - Gear and tips for sleeping outside - How to choose (and pack) a backpack ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/node/255986> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 441926414 | Marianne & Leonard | 2019-10-07 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-07 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:55 pm | The history between filmmaker and subject is prominent in the latest from Nick Broomfield, veteran documentarian of musicians that include Kurt Cobain and Whitney Houston. He turns here to the life of the legendary Leonard Cohen, but there’s a unique angle. The director was close to Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, even appearing in some of the archival footage in the film. It’s his most personal film to date. “Marianne & Leonard” is the story of an artist and a muse. Leonard Cohen wrote “So Long, Marianne” and “Bird on a Wire” directly about Marianne Ihlen, the woman he met at a crucial, formative age, and with whom he fell madly in love. They inspired each other on a Greek island called Hydra, a magical place to which Broomfield’s film regularly returns, and a place the filmmaker visited as a young man and spent time with Ihlen, who actually inspired him to make his first film. It was what you’d imagine the life of a young future poet would be on a Greek island—days of writing, drinking, drugs, sex, and sun. Moving to the States and transforming into a musician with the breakout success of “Suzanne,” Cohen’s star rose while Ihlen stayed in Hydra. They would have largely separate lives, but Broomfield makes the case that they remained each other’s greatest influence, deftly drawing lines from Hydra & Marianne to Leonard’s music & stardom. --RogerEbert.com “Nick Broomfield’s haunting documentary is a lovely illustration of the twists and turns of a complicated relationship.” –The Wrap “A thoughtful musing on the passing of time, of lovers past and gone, of a bygone era of hopes and dreams” --Little White Lies UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 471781062 | 🎪 American Crown Circus & Circo Osorio | 2019-10-07 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-07 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-27 10:44 am | Run Away with the Circus Tour! Featuring an international cast from Mexico, Romania, Russia, Argentina, Belarus, Chile and the USA! 2 KIDS - 10 and under FREE - with purchase of General Admission Ticket! Although we may have Sold Out our online inventory for certain show times, a couple hundred seats are held for sale at the gate for all show times. If you arrive early enough you may purchase from this additional inventory. Gates are open 1.5 hours before each show. $8 Child (Ages 1-10) / $20 Adult (Ages 11+) **The current Esquimalt schedule is:** Thursday 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM Friday 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM Saturday 3:30 PM, 5:30 PM, and 7:30 PM Sunday 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM Monday 7:00 PM <https://www.americancrowncircus.com/tickets/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926415 | Marianne & Leonard | 2019-10-07 | 9:10 pm | 2019-10-07 | 10:51 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:55 pm | The history between filmmaker and subject is prominent in the latest from Nick Broomfield, veteran documentarian of musicians that include Kurt Cobain and Whitney Houston. He turns here to the life of the legendary Leonard Cohen, but there’s a unique angle. The director was close to Cohen and Marianne Ihlen, even appearing in some of the archival footage in the film. It’s his most personal film to date. “Marianne & Leonard” is the story of an artist and a muse. Leonard Cohen wrote “So Long, Marianne” and “Bird on a Wire” directly about Marianne Ihlen, the woman he met at a crucial, formative age, and with whom he fell madly in love. They inspired each other on a Greek island called Hydra, a magical place to which Broomfield’s film regularly returns, and a place the filmmaker visited as a young man and spent time with Ihlen, who actually inspired him to make his first film. It was what you’d imagine the life of a young future poet would be on a Greek island—days of writing, drinking, drugs, sex, and sun. Moving to the States and transforming into a musician with the breakout success of “Suzanne,” Cohen’s star rose while Ihlen stayed in Hydra. They would have largely separate lives, but Broomfield makes the case that they remained each other’s greatest influence, deftly drawing lines from Hydra & Marianne to Leonard’s music & stardom. --RogerEbert.com “Nick Broomfield’s haunting documentary is a lovely illustration of the twists and turns of a complicated relationship.” –The Wrap “A thoughtful musing on the passing of time, of lovers past and gone, of a bygone era of hopes and dreams” --Little White Lies UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 472138201 | Indigenous and Newcomer Business Roundtable | 2019-10-08 | 2:30 pm | 2019-10-08 | 4:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-27 5:54 pm | This fall, we are creating Victoria’s second economic action plan. We are seeking input from people who do business in our community to help develop a plan which will be presented to City Council in January 2020 and implemented over the next five to 20 years. This roundtable is for Indigenous-run businesses and organizations that support Indigenous entrepreneurs. It’s also for newcomer-run businesses and organizations that support newcomer entrepreneurs. All roundtables will be held at City Hall and facilitated by Mayor Helps. [Learn More](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/mayor-lisa-helps/victoria-3-0-pivoting-to-a-higher-value-economy/indigenous-and-newcomer-business.html). |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 477348410 | Britt-Marie Was Here | 2019-10-08 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-08 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 9:59 am | Britt-Marie chooses to live her best life after leaving her unfaithful husband for a small town and a mediocre job, where she catches the eye of a handsome police officer. **Based on the bestselling novel by Fredrik Backman.** “\[Backman\] and director Tuva Novotny keep the characters astringent and his tone wry, so it never gets cuddly or cloying.” **Nell Minow, RogerEbert.com** 19+ $11.43 ($2 membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/britt-marie-was-here/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 431340526 | Cafe Scientifique: Radiation Therapy of Cancer in a Flash: The Way Forward | 2019-10-08 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-08 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-20 9:49 am | Please note that starting September 2019, Cafe Scientifique will now start at 6:00pm with the exception of the event on September 17. please email cfbr@uvic.ca with any questions or concerns. **Reservations open on Monday, 16 September.** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cafe-scientifique-radiation-therapy-of-cancer-in-a-flash-the-way-forward-tickets-69808973519>** Join us to hear Dr. Magdalena Bazalova-Carter from the Department of Physics and Astronomy discuss **Radiation Therapy of Cancer in a Flash: The Way Forward** Doors open at 5:00 and the talk will start at 6:00 pm. Menu items available for purchase. Parking is free after 5pm in the parkade beside Hermann's. Seating is limited so please try to arrive prior to 6:00 to get a good seat. **What is a Café Scientifique?** University research has a funny habit of being hard to reach if you don't work at a university, yet research itself in all of its many forms is one of those great universal passions that appeals to and connects us all. UVic's Café Scientifique/Historique programs bridge the research-to-public gap. Hosted by a number of units across campus, these evening cafés provide insight into topics of popular interest that appeal to the lover of knowledge in all of us. They are also a fantastic opportunity to meet local researchers and discuss some of the most interesting and sometimes contentious research underway in Canada. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 433766696 | 📚 Michael Christie: Greenwood | 2019-10-08 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-08 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-22 4:30 pm | 2019-08-22 4:32 pm | **Free to attend.** Doors open at 6:30pm. Trees hold many stories in their rings, and in the age of climate change, those stories have never been more urgent. In his ambitious [new novel](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qs=9780771024450), [Michael Christie](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=michael+christie&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) traces the roots of a troubled family, beginning in a dystopic 2038 and ending in a tragic past with long-reaching implications. Fans of The *Overstory* and *Cloud Atlas* will enjoy this complex, interconnected tale set against the backdrop of environmental collapse. Enjoy the launch of this immersive saga from an award-winning local author. <https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 482481776 | 🎃🍺 The Puzzled Pint - Haunted House | 2019-10-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-08 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 4:06 pm | It's that most wonderful time of the year! Hallowe'en is nearly upon us, fall weather creates the mist and fog. A time for spoopy stories and moderate scares and mysteries and puzzles. We got puzzles to solve over a (pumpkin spice?) beer. Join us, at a location to be discovered through the medium of puzzles! Hints are as always free! More details : [www.puzzledpint.com.](http://www.puzzledpint.com/)**[](http://www.puzzledpint.com/)** **----** **Puzzled Pint** is a casual, social puzzle solving event which happens at bars/pubs on the **second Tuesday of every month** in multiple cities around the world. The Friday before each event, we post a **location puzzle** to this web site. The solution to that puzzle will lead you to a local pub/bar/restaurant in [your city](https://www.facebook.com/puzzledpintvictoria/?eid=ARDHeGCo0NTroTI8OAuUpEFtLDS7CWyvE3lL1_tslQjBpjAOSXGsgxwmaGDBedHxDPEEY7PfWykRskce). Hints will be available here on the site, and you can also [e-mail us](mailto:gamecontrol@puzzledpint.com) with questions. On the night of the event, show up at the specified pub in your city (some cities may offer a choice; details including **event start time** will be posted on the locations page). We'll have more puzzles for you to solve while you enjoy drinks and food. Most teams take between 30 minutes and 2 hours to solve a typical puzzle set. "Game Control" will be on hand to give hints and verify answers. [Standings](http://www.puzzledpint.com/standings) will be posted every month, but the goal of Puzzled Pint is for everyone to **have fun!** We welcome your thoughts on how to improve future events. Use the [feedback](http://puzzledpint.uservoice.com/forums/80327?lang=en&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.puzzledpint.com%2Fabout%2F) link on [this web site](http://www.puzzledpint.com/), or find us on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Puzzled-Pint/108270365892557) or [Twitter](http://twitter.com/puzzledpint). |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 441926416 | A Room With a View | 2019-10-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-08 | 8:57 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:56 pm | Special Event! Rebecca Hass of Pacific Opera Victoria will briefly introduce the film. Director James Ivory and producer Ismail Merchant became household names with the first of their extraordinary adaptations of E. M. Forster novels. Helena Bonham Carter plays a young Edwardian woman who is trying to sort out her burgeoning romantic feelings, divided between an enigmatic free spirit (Julian Sands) she meets in Florence and a priggish bookworm (Daniel Day-Lewis). Funny, sexy, and sophisticated, this art-house hit features a sublime supporting cast — including Simon Callow, Judi Dench, Denholm Elliott, and Maggie Smith — and remains a touchstone of intelligent romantic cinema. –Criterion Collection “Decent, honest, truthful and, dearest of all to Forster, it connects.” –Time Out UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 477346434 | Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice | 2019-10-08 | 7:45 pm | 2019-10-08 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 9:56 am | The story of the woman with pipes of gold, from her humble beginnings growing up on a Tucson ranch, to her incarnation into The First Queen of Rock. From the Oscar-winning filmmakers of *Howl* (2010) and *Lovelace* (2013). **Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2019 Provincetown International Film Festival.** “A beautiful, deeply moving and well-deserved tribute to this utterly singular woman and her talent.” **Katie Walsh, *Tribune News Service*** 19+ $11.43 ($2 membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/miles-davis-birth-of-the-cool/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/linda-rondstadt-the-sound-of-my-voice/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 482463953 | Speakeasy | 2019-10-08 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-08 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-10-07 3:37 pm | 2020-02-07 9:44 am | What is a Speakeasy? Check out this video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqsAMJEIQ8I](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqsAMJEIQ8I&fbclid=IwAR3ez5Xs9A9sjBGQQOdzbaICiZOuRKfIqpNSEWV9O3BHDhpkBeRuncVUcf4) Reminisce 1928 with a night of live swing jazz, classic cocktails, and swing dancing. We have two great bands alternating every Tuesday night: The Capital City Syncopators / The Flying Saucers. We’ll have a featured night once a month with a swing dance lesson. Stay tuned! $10 More information: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/event/speakeasy-every-tuesday-23/all/> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 441926417 | A Room With a View | 2019-10-08 | 9:15 pm | 2019-10-08 | 11:12 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:56 pm | Special Event! Rebecca Hass of Pacific Opera Victoria will briefly introduce the film. Director James Ivory and producer Ismail Merchant became household names with the first of their extraordinary adaptations of E. M. Forster novels. Helena Bonham Carter plays a young Edwardian woman who is trying to sort out her burgeoning romantic feelings, divided between an enigmatic free spirit (Julian Sands) she meets in Florence and a priggish bookworm (Daniel Day-Lewis). Funny, sexy, and sophisticated, this art-house hit features a sublime supporting cast — including Simon Callow, Judi Dench, Denholm Elliott, and Maggie Smith — and remains a touchstone of intelligent romantic cinema. –Criterion Collection “Decent, honest, truthful and, dearest of all to Forster, it connects.” –Time Out UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449651007 | 📈 Odd Fellows Charity Poker Tournament | 2019-10-09 | 12:00 pm | 2019-10-09 | 8:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:04 am | 2019-09-07 10:05 am | **The Odd Fellow Poker Invitational Fundraiser brings 75-90 players each year for an opportunity to show off their skills while raising money for a local charity.** Working with our event partners, this is a fun and full day of mixing with the local community and making new friends over great poker, delicious food and refreshing libations. The game is Texas Hold'em( no limit) with re-buys. The big tournament prize? Bragging rights that you helped such a great cause… and that you beat everyone else. $200 Individual $1,500 Reserved table of eight <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/odd-fellows-charity-poker-tournament-tickets-67937136805> ## What's included: - A unique poker experience in the stately Odd Fellows Hall - Food prepared by the Victoria Pub Company's Irish Times Pub - Signature cocktails and local brews - Silent auction - Live music - Group tables available at a discounted rate ### Dress to impress with your favorite Vegas-style apparel! This year, Columbia Lodge #2 is once again joining forces with Bastion Lodge #4 and we are working with [The Island Kids Cancer Associations](https://www.ikca.ca) and [Cancer DriveLine Society](https://www.cancerdriveline.ca)  **The Island Kids Cancer Associations** CARE 4 Kids program strives to strengthen family connections and let kids be kids. By providing personal connection, individual support and linkages to community programs we aim to transform each child’s experience from anxiety and isolation to one of support and hope.  **Cancer DriveLine** provides safe and compassionate transportation to patients receiving any cancer assessment, treatment, surgery or remedial procedures, who live or are staying within the 13 municipalities of southern Vancouver Island. All proceeds from the ticket price are going support both organizations. The silent auction will raise additional funds for other local Odd Fellows charities. If you are interested corporate sponsorship of this event or making a donation to the silent auction, please contact Russ Campbell at [oddfellowspoker@gmail.com](http://gmail.com). ### This event has successfully raised thousands of dollars for local charities. Thank you for being part of the team! |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||
| 470017784 | 📈🎤 Spoken Word for Social Change | 2019-10-09 | 4:00 pm | 2019-10-09 | 6:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 11:43 pm | 2019-09-25 11:43 pm | Doors at @ 4:00, Workshop @ 4:30 This workshop is open to anyone that's curious about the art of spoken word, whether you're passionate about it already, or if you're looking to learn about something new. We'll talk about the role of spoken word in creating change and why it's important for building resilience and resistance in Lkwungen Territories. $10 Suggested Donation <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spoken-word-for-social-change-tickets-73910154261> \*Please reserve your spot online as limited spots will be available at the door. Proceeds will be going toward supporting land defenders and Indigenous frontline resistance to fossil fuel expansion projects on unsurrendered lands and waters. \------- *This event is taking place on Lkwungen territory and the lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation.* *- The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator until renovations are completed, and there is one long flight of stairs at the entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. Detailed venue accessibility info is available at [https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/?fbclid=IwAR3fCWEV9AW7GfYObavqA3tpQfCToJJruFN9hpt5KR-_2GEN7Fb-iUaNiqE)* *If you have any questions about this event or suggestions for upcoming workshops - please contact <a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank">justtransitionarts@gmail.com</a>* |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 482468955 | Ideation - Drinks, Bites and Insights! | 2019-10-09 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-09 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 3:44 pm | 2019-10-07 3:44 pm | **Ideation is an exciting new series moderated by Douglas editor Kerry Slavens that explores big ideas, brave conversations and bold moves.** PRESENTING SPONSOR: [**Maximum Express**](https://www.maxcourier.com/) *Courier, Freight and Logistics* Join Douglas magazine for IDEATION, an event where ideas ignite through lively on-stage conversations with local trail blazers. **What is it?** IDEATION is an event where business owners and professionals can connect and absorb breakthrough ideas in an entrepreneurial atmosphere. **Who should be there?** Business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals. **How it works?** Grab a drink and a bite, sit back in KWENCH’s stylish new space, and take in the life-changing stories and “aha moments” of our exciting panel of guest speakers, who each have life-changing stories to share. **Who will be on stage?** Douglas magazine’s editor-in-chief Kerry Slavens will host a night of brave, bold and lively conversations between four guest panelists. **Paul Underhill** of Rumble navigated the treacherous ups and downs of his business too fast, all while dealing with his own serious illness and critical health issues affecting his family. **Heidi Sherwood**, owner of Sapphire Day Spa, came through the fire, literally, when her second spa, Sattva, was severely damaged in the recent Plaza Hotel fire. **Bruce Williams**, Interim CEO of the South Island Prosperity Partnership, made a successful shift to the C-suite at midlife after he was laid off from his longtime job as one of the Island’s most popular TV broadcasters. **Nicole Sochoran**, the Creative Director One Net Inc, experienced a powerful turning point with her directorial debut of Amplify Her, a documentary, graphic novel and animated motion comic series about the rise of female artists in the electronic music scene. **When and where is it?** Wednesday, October 9, 5 to 7 p.m., KWENCH at 2031 Store Street, Victoria, B.C. **$35** <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ideation-by-douglas-october-session-tickets-72438757273> **THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!** Presenting Sponsor: [**Maximum Express : courier, express and logistics**](https://www.maxcourier.com/) Venue Sponsor: **KWENCH** Event Sponsors: [**Black & White Party Rentals**](https://bwparty.com)**,** [**DL Sound**](https://dlsound.net/)**,** [**Phillips Brewing Company**](https://phillipsbeer.com/) **&** [**Church & State Wines**](https://churchandstatewines.com/)**.** **About Douglas Magazine** [Douglas magazine](https://douglasmagazine.com/) delivers exciting, in-depth news and features about Victoria, British Columbia’s vibrant business culture — its startups, disrupters and influencers. With its clear-eyed, contemporary take on business, Douglas inspires local leaders with content about how entrepreneurship is changing our city — and our world. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 477342342 | Brittany Runs A Marathon | 2019-10-09 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-09 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 11, 2019 | 2019-10-11 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191011T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 9:52 am | 2019-10-02 9:54 am | **Party girl extraordinaire** Brittany (Jillian Bell, *Bridesmaids* (2011)) decides to **lace-up her Converse** and train for the **New York City Marathon** in a **soul-searching race to get her life back-on-track**. **89% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “The highest mountain Brittany has to climb is getting over herself, a struggle Bell makes poignantly, piercingly real in her performance and that takes the film into its darkest yet most relatable moments.” **Katie Walsh, *Tribune News Service*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/brittany-runs-a-marathon/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 441926418 | Aquarela | 2019-10-09 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-09 | 8:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:57 pm | Victor Kossakovsky pays tribute to water in all its forms with this documentary, filmed in such diverse locations as Greenland, Venezuela, Siberia's Lake Baikal and the middle of the Atlantic. The latest ravishing visual feast from Russia’s most poetic formalist filmmaker, Aquarela takes a deep dive into watery realms around the world, offering up an experience that can truly be described as immersive. Composed from footage shot with the latest high-tech equipment, this stream of hyper-high-definition images records glaciers, icebergs, mountainous waves, rushing waterfalls and so on to create a cinematic collage that verges on abstraction. Even though there’s no narration or commentary and the images are accompanied mostly just by crisply recorded source sound, it’s easy to infer an ecological message here. Clearly, the film is extolling respect for the natural world’s majesty, immense power and gob-smacking beauty, leaving viewers to fill in the gaps themselves with statistics about climate change. Words, however rhapsodic, can’t really do justice to the beauty of the cinematography here. --The Hollywood Reporter “An experience of shock and awe - as well as wonder” --Screen International “A feast of HD imagery so crisp as to be almost disorienting, this is immersive experiential cinema with no firm storytelling trajectory, though viewers can read what environmental warnings they may into its rushing spectacle.” --Variety “Both gorgeous and terrifying. The shape of water, indeed.” --Rolling Stone “The film doesn't preach\\; it doesn't need to - it's all there for the eye to see. Stunning, emotional and beyond debate.” --What She Said UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 457869026 | Tool Library Volunteer Training Session | 2019-10-09 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-09 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-14 9:06 pm | ►► Interested in joining our amazing volunteer crew? ◄◄ We're having a volunteer training session on Wednesday Oct 9th from 7:00-9:00pm to go over the shop space, our mandate, history, troubleshooting, shop policies, FAQs, and basic tools maintenance. Please [RSVP](mailto:info@victoriatoollibrary.org), we're looking forward to getting into the nitty gritty. The Tool Library is completely volunteer run, so tasks range from assessing and fixing tools, picking up donations, staffing the desk, running social media content, and cataloguing new tools; the whole gambit. The training will be facilitated and led by Craig. This event takes place at 858 Devonshire Rd, in Esquimalt, just two blocks behind Fry's Red Wheat Bread & Spiral Cafe. The Tool Library is on Lkwungen Territory of the W'san'ec people. <https://www.facebook.com/events/1348525915296122/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 472071677 | 🛐 Yom Kippur Break Fast | 2019-10-09 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-09 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-27 4:06 pm |  After the ecstatic intensity of *Nei’lah*, the final closing prayers of atonement as the gates are closing, and a spirited *Havdalah*, there will be a delicious break fast catered by **Yaaqov and Rosalind** - so expect tasty nutritious and comforting food. As usual, all are welcome. "A large and comprehensive menu of food will be offered. As a result, **donations to cover these costs would be most appreciated**. Thank you in advance for your generosity." *Shanah Tovah Umetukah* to you and yours. May you have a sweet and healthy year ahead! <http://www.congregationemanuel.ca/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 394390953 | Play On - 2 for 1 Night | 2019-10-09 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-09 | 9:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-05 8:08 pm | A funny and heartwarming comedy The hilarious story of a theatre group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance, in which anything that can go wrong, does. $8 Tickets: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/play-on-2-for-one-night-tickets-63173516689> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 472139239 | 📚 2019 Victoria Book Prize Gala | 2019-10-09 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-09 | 9:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-27 5:55 pm | 2019-09-27 5:56 pm | Join CBC Radio's Gregor Craigie for an entertaining evening of readings from shortlisted authors, dessert and the awarding of the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize and the Victoria Children's Book Prize. Cash bar and books available for sale. This isn't your traditional gala. Come be part of this relaxed and welcoming event where writers and book lovers come together to celebrate our region's incredible talent. Everyone welcome. Tickets Tickets are $20 and are available now at Munro’s Books, Ivy’s Bookshop, Tanner’s Books, Russell Books, Bolen Books, and the Victoria Book Prize Society at 250.294.7774 or [online here](http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-book-prizes-2019-gala-tickets-72200851691). [Learn More](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/culture/city-of-victoria-butler-book-prize.html)  |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 477346517 | Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice | 2019-10-09 | 7:45 pm | 2019-10-09 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 9:57 am | The story of the woman with pipes of gold, from her humble beginnings growing up on a Tucson ranch, to her incarnation into The First Queen of Rock. From the Oscar-winning filmmakers of *Howl* (2010) and *Lovelace* (2013). **Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2019 Provincetown International Film Festival.** “A beautiful, deeply moving and well-deserved tribute to this utterly singular woman and her talent.” **Katie Walsh, *Tribune News Service*** 19+ $11.43 ($2 membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/miles-davis-birth-of-the-cool/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/linda-rondstadt-the-sound-of-my-voice/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 462183771 | Impro LightBoX | 2019-10-09 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-09 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until October 13, 2019 | 2019-10-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191013T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:37 pm | **** [**Impro LightBox**](https://improlightbox.ca) is an innovative and original concept imagined by [Franck BuzZ](https://www.improlightbox.ca/franck-buzz) (France) in which the lighting atmospheres (created in light and video), randomly associated with soundscapes, are the starting point of each new scene. The actors discover these atmospheres at the same time as the audience, and embark on a variety of unexpected stories. It is a real theatrical playground where everyone can give free rein to their talent and creativity. It's beautiful, spectacular, poetic and funny. Come take it in full! Each evening features a cast of local improvisers (with some special out-of-town guests!) under the direction of the artist, **Franck BuzZ**. ## **SHOWS** - Wednesday, October 9, 8pm - Thursday, October 10, 8pm - Friday, October 11, 8pm - Saturday, October 12, 8pm ## **LOCATION** METRO Studio, 1411 Quarda Street. *The METRO Studio is wheelchair accessible (washrooms are not).* ## **TICKETS** **Seating is on a first come, first serve basis.** ### ***In Advance (Online)*** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/impro-lightbox-tickets-70564278657>** *\* **GST (5%) plus an Eventbrite service fee is added to the cost of the ticket*** - Adults: $16 each + service fee/taxes = **$18.89** - Students / Seniors: $12 each + service fee/taxes = **$14.44** - Family (2 adults, 2 students - save $21 off the cost of individual tickets): $40 + service fee/taxes = **$45.62** ### ***At the Door (cash only)*** *\* **GST (5%) is INCLUDED in the cost of the ticket*** - Adults: **$17** each (includes GST) - Students / Seniors: **$13** each (includes GST) - Family (2 adults, 2 students - save $20 off the cost of individual tickets): $**40** each (includes GST) This performance is suitable for all ages (suggested 10 years old and up). ## About [Imaginary Table Theatre](https://imaginarytable.ca) We are a Victoria based improv group dedicated to exploring new improv forms and exploring how improv can be employed as a community building tool! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 441926419 | Aquarela | 2019-10-09 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-09 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:57 pm | Victor Kossakovsky pays tribute to water in all its forms with this documentary, filmed in such diverse locations as Greenland, Venezuela, Siberia's Lake Baikal and the middle of the Atlantic. The latest ravishing visual feast from Russia’s most poetic formalist filmmaker, Aquarela takes a deep dive into watery realms around the world, offering up an experience that can truly be described as immersive. Composed from footage shot with the latest high-tech equipment, this stream of hyper-high-definition images records glaciers, icebergs, mountainous waves, rushing waterfalls and so on to create a cinematic collage that verges on abstraction. Even though there’s no narration or commentary and the images are accompanied mostly just by crisply recorded source sound, it’s easy to infer an ecological message here. Clearly, the film is extolling respect for the natural world’s majesty, immense power and gob-smacking beauty, leaving viewers to fill in the gaps themselves with statistics about climate change. Words, however rhapsodic, can’t really do justice to the beauty of the cinematography here. --The Hollywood Reporter “An experience of shock and awe - as well as wonder” --Screen International “A feast of HD imagery so crisp as to be almost disorienting, this is immersive experiential cinema with no firm storytelling trajectory, though viewers can read what environmental warnings they may into its rushing spectacle.” --Variety “Both gorgeous and terrifying. The shape of water, indeed.” --Rolling Stone “The film doesn't preach\\; it doesn't need to - it's all there for the eye to see. Stunning, emotional and beyond debate.” --What She Said UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 481277017 | Revolution and Resilience: an Anti-Racism and Decolonization Workshop | 2019-10-10 | 4:00 pm | 2019-10-10 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until October 12, 2019 | 2019-10-12 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191012T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-06 1:57 pm | 2019-10-09 10:56 pm | REVOLUTION & RESILIENCE: AN ANTI-RACISM AND DECOLONIZATION WORKSHOP Presented by the Student Open Forum Against Racism, in collaboration with the UVSS Students of Colour Collective (SOCC) and the UVic Native Students Union and the Anti-Violence Project. Thursday October 10th, 2019 & Friday October 11th, 2019 4:00pm - 9:00pm \*EXACT LOCATION ON CAMPUS TBA\* <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revolution-and-resilience-an-anti-racism-and-decolonization-workshop-tickets-72011499333> FREE & EVERYONE WELCOME \*\* SIGN UP GUIDE\*\* If you plan to attend ANY part of the October 10th event, please register for the entire day. If you plan to attend ANY part of the October 11th event, please register for the entire day. This is to ensure a better head count for the presenters and to prepare the space with enough chairs, etc. Please register by October 9th, however, no one will be turned away at the door if they decide they are able to come to the workshop/want to bring a friend. PLEASE ALSO NOTE: It's important to respect each facilitator's time and presentation. Please arrive ON TIME (5-10 minutes earlier) for the portion of the program you wish to attend. There will be folks at the front door who you'll check in with before entering. They will also let people in to create the least amount of disturbance as possible for the facilitator/presenter. If you do need to step out or back in for whatever reason, please feel free to. Our emphasis is on being on time for the presentations. SCHEDULE DAY ONE: OCTOBER 10 4:00-9:00ish OPENING, WELCOME & TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT A BASIC OVERVIEW & MYTH BUSTING EXERCISE: WHAT IS RACISM, ANTI-RACISM, WHITE PRIVILEGE, ANTI-BLACKNESS, ANTI-INDIGENEITY, ORIENTALISM, COLOURISM? HEADLINE SPEAKER HEADLINE SPEAKER WORKSHOPS FROM DAY TWO: OCTOBER 11 4:00-9:00ish OPENING, WELCOME & TERRITORY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT HEADLINE SPEAKER WORKSHOPS FROM \*MORE DETAILS ON SPECIFIC TIMES AND NAMES OF WORKSHOPS COMING SOON\* For the full event details and description, please see our Facebook event page. <https://www.facebook.com/events/516433862446128/> Please contact studentofar@gmail.com with any questions of accessibility, or any other questions or concerns. |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 476617927 | 🎃 Fake Ghost Tours | 2019-10-10 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-10 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until October 13, 2019 | 2019-10-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191013T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 6:12 pm | 2019-10-16 4:34 pm |  Join amateur ghost hunters/identical twin brothers Abdul and Shawn for a 100 per cent accurate history of the Royal BC Museum. What mysteries await in Century Hall? What spirits prowl the shadows of Old Town? What secrets haunt the bathroom by the escalators? This tour will reveal all. Three shows each night - 6:00 pm - 7:30pm - 9:00pm $20 per person <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108946/fake-ghost-tours> [](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/sites/default/files/images/events/galleries/fake_ghost_tours_3.jpg)[](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/sites/default/files/images/events/galleries/fake_ghost_tours_2.jpg) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 452193956 | 🥃 Whisk(e)y School | 2019-10-10 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-10 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Monthly on the 2nd Thursday until December 13, 2019 | 2019-12-13 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191213T075959Z;BYDAY=2TH | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-09 9:24 pm | Hosted by Whisky Master Connor Massey founder of Malts etc. A monthly class for everyone that loves Whisk(e)y as much as we do. Classes will be held in our Whisky Library, just 16 seats available for each class. Each class 25$ or take advantage of our promotion: you get to attend all classes for just 75$ - PROMO FINISHED (Please see NOTE at the bottom for more details) September 12th, Thursday 7pm: Canadian Whiskies Masterclass <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whiskey-school-tickets-60280002109> October 10th Thursday 6pm: Blind Tasting November 7th Thursday 6pm: Vancouver Island Whiskies December 12th Thursday 6pm: Casks January 23rd Thursday 6pm: Robert Burns NOTE: Find 2 Promo tickets per date, 8 in total. Please email us if you have any questions. ... 250-590-5883 tudorlrsevents@gmail.com |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 409828472 | The Future of BC’s Ancient Forests | 2019-10-10 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-10 | 8:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 10:20 am | 2019-07-24 10:26 am | Old-Growth Update: The Future of BC’s Ancient Forests Join the Ancient Forest Alliance for an info night and call to action to protect BC’s ancient forests! The evening will begin with a campaign update from AFA’s TJ Watt and Andrea Inness highlighting the status of endangered old-growth forests in BC, followed by a Q&A community discussion featuring guest speakers from the ancient forest movement. Bring your questions in person or join us through this livestream broadcast to discuss the issues and demand bold action from the BC government to protect old-growth forests while ensuring a sustainable second-growth forest industry that works for our ecosystems, First Nations, forestry-dependent communities and the people of BC. Doors open at 6:30pm Livestream starts at 7:00pm \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ TWO WAYS TO JOIN US! HOSTED LIVE AT SUNSET LABS!: In Victoria and want to join us in person? The live event will be held at Sunset Labs: 400 Herald Street, Victoria (behind Value Village): [in person event details coming soon](https://sunsetlabs.ca/events/)! ALSO AVAILABLE VIA LIVESTREAM!: Can't join us in person? We'll be hosting a digital ticket of this event via Stream of Consciousness. Tickets & details are here!: <https://streamofconsciousness.ca/event/2020-vision-afa/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 441926420 | Aquarela | 2019-10-10 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-10 | 8:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:57 pm | Victor Kossakovsky pays tribute to water in all its forms with this documentary, filmed in such diverse locations as Greenland, Venezuela, Siberia's Lake Baikal and the middle of the Atlantic. The latest ravishing visual feast from Russia’s most poetic formalist filmmaker, Aquarela takes a deep dive into watery realms around the world, offering up an experience that can truly be described as immersive. Composed from footage shot with the latest high-tech equipment, this stream of hyper-high-definition images records glaciers, icebergs, mountainous waves, rushing waterfalls and so on to create a cinematic collage that verges on abstraction. Even though there’s no narration or commentary and the images are accompanied mostly just by crisply recorded source sound, it’s easy to infer an ecological message here. Clearly, the film is extolling respect for the natural world’s majesty, immense power and gob-smacking beauty, leaving viewers to fill in the gaps themselves with statistics about climate change. Words, however rhapsodic, can’t really do justice to the beauty of the cinematography here. --The Hollywood Reporter “An experience of shock and awe - as well as wonder” --Screen International “A feast of HD imagery so crisp as to be almost disorienting, this is immersive experiential cinema with no firm storytelling trajectory, though viewers can read what environmental warnings they may into its rushing spectacle.” --Variety “Both gorgeous and terrifying. The shape of water, indeed.” --Rolling Stone “The film doesn't preach\\; it doesn't need to - it's all there for the eye to see. Stunning, emotional and beyond debate.” --What She Said UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 442051642 | Local Indigenous Perspectives | 2019-10-10 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-10 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Administrator | 2019-08-30 9:02 pm | Celebrate Indigenous writers who live on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, welcomed by City of Victoria Poet Laureate John Barton. Tea and cookies will be served. Registration begins September 3; drop-ins welcome. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/local-indigenous-perspectives/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 453548795 | Doing Things 'n Stuff / Performance | 2019-10-10 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-10 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-10 6:37 pm | 2019-09-10 6:37 pm | This September, Open Space presents Doing Things ‘n Stuff: An accumulation of actions, relics, recent work, and more from John G. Boehme. Opening on September 13 with a reception on September 20, the month-long exhibition will highlight the international practice of Victoria-based performance artist John G. Boehme and cast a light on the vibrant performance art community within the city. Over the past twenty-five years Boehme has created a body of work that explores his own physicality in relation to materials and processes. Often situating his work in critical response to current issues and concerns of contemporary performance art, Boehme works with sculpture, video, and live action, at times simultaneously, integrating materials, media, and processes into installations and time-based events. For Boehme, “physical involvement is the most thorough and embodied way in which to create meaning.” In his durational works, “both the artist and the audience become privy to knowledge available only through this kind of commitment.” Boehme is an undeniable presence in the Victoria performance art community, and the Open Space exhibition will offer the opportunity for the public to witness a series of past and current works, including installations, sculptures, videos, and printed matter. Exhibition: September 13-October 12, Tues-Sat, 12-5pm Opening reception: Friday, September 20, 7-9pm. Performance: Thursday, October 10, 7:00pm. \-- Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We seek to honour and uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories. Open Space is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a flight of 23 stairs with two landings. There are two gender inclusive washrooms, one multi-stall and one single stall with a urinal. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office \[at\] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 440986929 | Urban Regalia: Contemporary Fashion by Sugiit Lukxs Designs Reception & Artist Talk | 2019-10-10 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-10 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-08-29 8:38 pm | Curated by the Legacy Chair in Modern and Contemporary Arts of the Pacific Northwest and Associate Professor of Art History and Visual Studies Dr. Carolyn Butler Palmer in consultation with Yolonda Skelton. This exhibition showcases the high fashion designs by contemporary Gitxsan couturier Sugiit Lukxs (Yolonda Skelton). Her textile art is inspired and created from traditional oral stories told to her by her late maternal grandmother Na-gwa (Lily Jackson) and the 1960s fashion of movie star Audrey Hepburn. Sugiit Lukxs’ one-of-a-kind modern robes of power combine the aesthetic beauty of her culture with her love of fashion. Her work aims to strengthen private cultural property rights and to share teachings that benefit Indigenous knowledge and oral traditions, so that they have a more prominent place in our society.  **Image:** Photo by Peter Jensen, Sugiit Lukxs Designs, Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week 2017. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 409128887 | Ordinary Days | 2019-10-10 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-10 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until October 14, 2019 | 2019-10-14 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191014T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 1:58 pm | 2019-07-23 1:58 pm | Four people, two stories, one glorious city. An uplifting musical about every day moments with extraordinary impact. Starring: Austin Black, Ashley King, Jonathan Woodward, and Jessica Woollard From one of musical theatre's most exciting new composers comes Ordinary Days, a refreshingly honest and funny musical about making real connections in the city that never sleeps (but probably should at some point!). Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. Ordinary Days is an original musical for anyone who's ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humour and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City a unique and extraordinary home. The performance is 90 minutes with no intermission. Ordinary Days is presented by This Is Us Productions and the Vancouver Island Performers Guild. TWO WEEKENDS [Weekend 1](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ordinary-days-october-11-12-13-tickets-64727329184) at Sunset Labs, 400 Herald Street on the water beside Canoe Brewpub October 11 at 7:00 pm October 12 at 7:00 pm October 13 at 2:00 pm [Weekend 2](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ordinary-days-october-18-19-20-tickets-64727731387) at Paul Phillips Hall, 1923 Fernwood Road across from the Belfry Theatre October 18 at 7:00 pm October 19 at 7:00 pm October 20 at 2:00 pm ORDINARY DAYS is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: rnh.com. $20 (Students) / $25 (General) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ordinary-days-october-11-12-13-tickets-64727329184> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 476759309 | It'll Come to Me - World Premiere | 2019-10-10 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-10 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until October 13, 2019 | 2019-10-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191013T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 9:53 pm | 2019-10-01 9:54 pm | Theatre SKAM is thrilled to present the world premiere of IT'LL COME TO ME, a one-man show by Christian Martin, playing one weekend only! **TIME AND LOCATION** October 10-12, 2019 - 7:30pm nightly (doors open at 6:30pm, festival seating - no latecomers admitted!) 849 Fort Street (SKAM Satellite Studio) $20 Seniors / $25 General <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/itll-come-to-me-world-premiere-tickets-73874046261> **THE PLAY** The harrowing and fully jazzed-up tale of one person’s attempt to make it in the big city, the spiral down, and the redemption. Christian Martin's semi-autobiographical account of his time in New York City kicks off with a goodbye to his old friend Matthew Payne (who is also directing the show), as Christian leaves on a bus with literally $1 in his pocket and a dream in his heart. From there we meet dozens of people who move in and out of his life, all performed by Christian himself and underscored by a jazz duo on drums and trumpet. PERFORMED BY Christian Martin DIRECTED BY Matthew Payne DRAMATURGY Andrew Templeton STAGE MANAGED BY Luanna Bowen MUSICAL DIRECTION & DRUMS Kelby MacNair SOUND DESIGN Olivia Wheeler LIGHTING, SET & PROJECTIONS Logan Swain & Matthew Payne COSTUME DESIGN Nathan Patterson **Accessibility:** The venue is wheelchair accessible and washrooms are gender neutral. We acknowledge the financial support of CRD Arts, The BC Arts Council, The Province of BC, The Victoria Foundation and The Canada Council for the Arts. *Theatre SKAM is grateful to live and create on the Traditional Territories of the Lekwungen Peoples, now known as the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations.* ** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 419374350 | Play On | 2019-10-10 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-10 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until October 21, 2019 | 2019-10-21 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191021T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 6:05 pm | 2019-08-05 6:06 pm | ## *A funny and heartwarming comedy* The hilarious story of a theatre group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance, in which anything that can go wrong, does. $16 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/play-on-tickets-63172544782> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 460100964 | 🏳️🌈 Wet Coast Burlesque Presents: Nerdlesque! | 2019-10-10 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-10 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-16 11:55 pm |  No matter where you're from – Galifrey, Naboo, Risa, Tamriel, The Klingon Empire, WHEREVER – this show has something in store for you! So dust off your spectacles and brace your neural nets - this night is going to be positronically nerd-tastic! $22 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wet-coast-burlesque-presents-nerdlesque-tickets-73072560997> \*This event takes place on the unceded and stolen lands of the Lekwungen Peoples. \*19+ Event. No minors. \*Most tickets are general admission - please arrive nice and early to secure yourself a seat. \*LGBTQIA+ friendly space. Accessibility: \* The Victoria Event Centre no longer has an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. \* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 477345164 | Brittany Runs A Marathon | 2019-10-10 | 7:45 pm | 2019-10-10 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 9:54 am | **Party girl extraordinaire** Brittany (Jillian Bell, *Bridesmaids* (2011)) decides to **lace-up her Converse** and train for the **New York City Marathon** in a **soul-searching race to get her life back-on-track**. **89% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “The highest mountain Brittany has to climb is getting over herself, a struggle Bell makes poignantly, piercingly real in her performance and that takes the film into its darkest yet most relatable moments.” **Katie Walsh, *Tribune News Service*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/brittany-runs-a-marathon/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 480550377 | Persuasion: An Evening of Mentalism | 2019-10-10 | 8:30 pm | 2019-10-10 | 11:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:39 pm | Join Ozz as he delivers a mystifying experience where nothing is what it seems and where you will question your perception of reality. Let your mind be influenced, allow him to persuade you into discovering the possibility of the existence of phenomena like telepathy, clairvoyance and mind reading. Take a journey into the "unknown" and allow him to transport you into a reality where anything is possible, where your thoughts are not private, and everything you think is influenced through persuasion. Think your pin number is only in your head? Think again! Ozz might be able to write it down for you! Persuasion is a show where anything can happen! Mind-reading and hypnotic phenomena play a big roll in this performance, and audience participation is highly encouraged! The show is not an adult show but it is a show FOR adults so some strong language and adult situations can be expected. Get your tickets now and enjoy a fun and original evening with the unique performance style and humor of Ozz, as he entertains you with his sleight-of-mind abilities. Tickets are $15 and are available online at: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/persuasion-an-evening-of-mentalism-tickets-71731335355> or at [www.persuasionshow.online](http://www.persuasionshow.online/) Tickets will also be available at the door the day of the show, although we suggest to get them online. What's on your mind? |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926421 | Aquarela | 2019-10-10 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-10 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 5:58 pm | Victor Kossakovsky pays tribute to water in all its forms with this documentary, filmed in such diverse locations as Greenland, Venezuela, Siberia's Lake Baikal and the middle of the Atlantic. The latest ravishing visual feast from Russia’s most poetic formalist filmmaker, Aquarela takes a deep dive into watery realms around the world, offering up an experience that can truly be described as immersive. Composed from footage shot with the latest high-tech equipment, this stream of hyper-high-definition images records glaciers, icebergs, mountainous waves, rushing waterfalls and so on to create a cinematic collage that verges on abstraction. Even though there’s no narration or commentary and the images are accompanied mostly just by crisply recorded source sound, it’s easy to infer an ecological message here. Clearly, the film is extolling respect for the natural world’s majesty, immense power and gob-smacking beauty, leaving viewers to fill in the gaps themselves with statistics about climate change. Words, however rhapsodic, can’t really do justice to the beauty of the cinematography here. --The Hollywood Reporter “An experience of shock and awe - as well as wonder” --Screen International “A feast of HD imagery so crisp as to be almost disorienting, this is immersive experiential cinema with no firm storytelling trajectory, though viewers can read what environmental warnings they may into its rushing spectacle.” --Variety “Both gorgeous and terrifying. The shape of water, indeed.” --Rolling Stone “The film doesn't preach\\; it doesn't need to - it's all there for the eye to see. Stunning, emotional and beyond debate.” --What She Said UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 472088499 | KWENCH Open House | 2019-10-11 | 9:00 am | 2019-10-11 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-27 4:33 pm | **We've been busy transforming an iconic Old Town building into our new 25,000 sqf work & culture club. Come sneak a peek at our [KWENCH](https://clubkwench.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bc4c2649705ce1e3be2abc1ee&id=32521bfa61&e=b8cc6ad5a1) Open House!** **** |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 336135010 | Passport to Abkhazi Garden: Deadheading and Seed Collecting | 2019-10-11 | 10:00 am | 2019-10-11 | 11:30 am | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | Administrator | 2019-04-23 2:37 pm | 2019-05-01 9:35 pm | Learn more and register [here](https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E335101QE&id=37). | Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 441926422 | After The Wedding | 2019-10-11 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-11 | 4:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:27 pm | This sharp new English-language remake of an Oscar-nominated Danish drama provides an incredibly rich showcase for the immense talents of Julianne Moore (who goes big) and Michelle Williams (understated and devastating). Williams plays Isabel, an idealistic young woman who has found purpose in her life halfway around the globe, at an Indian orphanage. Confronted with the possibility of a generous donation from Theresa Young (Moore), a wealthy New York City businesswoman, Isabel flies back to the States to secure the deal. Once she arrives, however, Isabel has reason to be skeptical of “mother Theresa,” although this magnanimous matriarch’s motives are far more complicated than Isabel possibly could have imagined. Also, from the look in Isabel’s eyes, we can tell not only that she has history with an artist named Oscar (Billy Crudup)….this artichoke of a movie gets infinitely more satisfying as we work our way inward. --Variety “The rare remake that honors the original but also finds its own reason for existing.” --The Wrap UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 484264379 | Official Secrets | 2019-10-11 | 5:15 pm | 2019-10-11 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 12, 2019 | 2019-10-12 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191012T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-09 8:17 am | 2019-10-09 8:18 am | British intelligence specialist, Katharine Gun (**Keira Knightley**) blows the whistle on the 2003 joint effort between the US and the UK to **blackmail** several nations on the **UN Security Council** into approving the **invasion of Iraq**. Based on a true story. “Bloody hell, the Brits do low-key, paranoid procedural dramas like *Official Secrets* well, with a pervading chill and no flash: The crispness cuts like a knife.” **David Edelstein, *Vulture*** 19+ $11.43 <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/official-secrets/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 466172510 | 🎃 Ghostly Walks - Halloween Tour | 2019-10-11 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-11 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 4, 2019 | 2019-11-04 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191104T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-22 3:28 pm |  The team that conducts Victoria's popular Ghostly Walks tours throughout the year has created a special haunted tour for Halloween. Discover why Victoria is the most haunted city in the Pacific Northwest on a 90-minute walk through the dark and spooky streets, alleys and courtyards of Old Town and Chinatown. Hear tales of murders, hangings, strange events and ghosts. Ghostly Walks tours take place every night from October 11 to November 3, with four tours each night: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 PM. These tours start at the archway entrance to Market Square, 560 Johnson Street. No reservations are needed. Tours take place rain or shine. Purchase tickets at our ticket desk (after 6:00 PM) in Market Square before the tour begins or online on our website. $15-$20 <https://discoverthepast.com/calendar/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 441926423 | After The Wedding | 2019-10-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-11 | 8:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:28 pm | This sharp new English-language remake of an Oscar-nominated Danish drama provides an incredibly rich showcase for the immense talents of Julianne Moore (who goes big) and Michelle Williams (understated and devastating). Williams plays Isabel, an idealistic young woman who has found purpose in her life halfway around the globe, at an Indian orphanage. Confronted with the possibility of a generous donation from Theresa Young (Moore), a wealthy New York City businesswoman, Isabel flies back to the States to secure the deal. Once she arrives, however, Isabel has reason to be skeptical of “mother Theresa,” although this magnanimous matriarch’s motives are far more complicated than Isabel possibly could have imagined. Also, from the look in Isabel’s eyes, we can tell not only that she has history with an artist named Oscar (Billy Crudup)….this artichoke of a movie gets infinitely more satisfying as we work our way inward. --Variety “The rare remake that honors the original but also finds its own reason for existing.” --The Wrap UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 466173437 | 🎃 Ghostly Walks - Halloween Tour | 2019-10-11 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-11 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 4, 2019 | 2019-11-04 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191104T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-22 3:28 pm | 2019-09-22 3:28 pm |  The team that conducts Victoria's popular Ghostly Walks tours throughout the year has created a special haunted tour for Halloween. Discover why Victoria is the most haunted city in the Pacific Northwest on a 90-minute walk through the dark and spooky streets, alleys and courtyards of Old Town and Chinatown. Hear tales of murders, hangings, strange events and ghosts. Ghostly Walks tours take place every night from October 11 to November 3, with four tours each night: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 PM. These tours start at the archway entrance to Market Square, 560 Johnson Street. No reservations are needed. Tours take place rain or shine. Purchase tickets at our ticket desk (after 6:00 PM) in Market Square before the tour begins or online on our website. $15-$20 <https://discoverthepast.com/calendar/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 461756326 | Sometimes Always Never | 2019-10-11 | 7:45 pm | 2019-10-11 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 12, 2019 | 2019-10-12 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191012T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:06 am | 2019-09-18 9:08 am | When a body is discovered that could be his missing son’s, pessimist Alan (Bill Nighy, *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel*) puts the pieces of his life, his family, and the occasional Scrabble board together. From writer Frank Cottrell Boyce (*Doctor Who* (2006)*,* *24 Hour Party People* (2002)). **87% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “*Sometimes Always Never* is a quintessentially British film; a damp slice of seaside village life, often ponderous and offbeat…but curiously endearing” **Toby Woollaston, *New Zealand Herald*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sometimes-always-never-2/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 415446609 | The Children | 2019-10-11 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-11 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:12 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 466173747 | 🎃 Ghostly Walks - Halloween Tour | 2019-10-11 | 8:30 pm | 2019-10-11 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 4, 2019 | 2019-11-04 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191104T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-22 3:29 pm | 2019-09-22 3:29 pm |  The team that conducts Victoria's popular Ghostly Walks tours throughout the year has created a special haunted tour for Halloween. Discover why Victoria is the most haunted city in the Pacific Northwest on a 90-minute walk through the dark and spooky streets, alleys and courtyards of Old Town and Chinatown. Hear tales of murders, hangings, strange events and ghosts. Ghostly Walks tours take place every night from October 11 to November 3, with four tours each night: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 PM. These tours start at the archway entrance to Market Square, 560 Johnson Street. No reservations are needed. Tours take place rain or shine. Purchase tickets at our ticket desk (after 6:00 PM) in Market Square before the tour begins or online on our website. $15-$20 <https://discoverthepast.com/calendar/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 441926424 | After The Wedding | 2019-10-11 | 9:15 pm | 2019-10-11 | 11:08 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:28 pm | This sharp new English-language remake of an Oscar-nominated Danish drama provides an incredibly rich showcase for the immense talents of Julianne Moore (who goes big) and Michelle Williams (understated and devastating). Williams plays Isabel, an idealistic young woman who has found purpose in her life halfway around the globe, at an Indian orphanage. Confronted with the possibility of a generous donation from Theresa Young (Moore), a wealthy New York City businesswoman, Isabel flies back to the States to secure the deal. Once she arrives, however, Isabel has reason to be skeptical of “mother Theresa,” although this magnanimous matriarch’s motives are far more complicated than Isabel possibly could have imagined. Also, from the look in Isabel’s eyes, we can tell not only that she has history with an artist named Oscar (Billy Crudup)….this artichoke of a movie gets infinitely more satisfying as we work our way inward. --Variety “The rare remake that honors the original but also finds its own reason for existing.” --The Wrap UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 466173769 | 🎃 Ghostly Walks - Halloween Tour | 2019-10-11 | 9:30 pm | 2019-10-11 | 11:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 4, 2019 | 2019-11-04 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191104T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-22 3:29 pm | 2019-09-22 3:30 pm |  The team that conducts Victoria's popular Ghostly Walks tours throughout the year has created a special haunted tour for Halloween. Discover why Victoria is the most haunted city in the Pacific Northwest on a 90-minute walk through the dark and spooky streets, alleys and courtyards of Old Town and Chinatown. Hear tales of murders, hangings, strange events and ghosts. Ghostly Walks tours take place every night from October 11 to November 3, with four tours each night: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 PM. These tours start at the archway entrance to Market Square, 560 Johnson Street. No reservations are needed. Tours take place rain or shine. Purchase tickets at our ticket desk (after 6:00 PM) in Market Square before the tour begins or online on our website. $15-$20 <https://discoverthepast.com/calendar/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 476764324 | Tender Works Public Open House | 2019-10-12 | 10:00 am | 2019-10-12 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 10:03 pm | What does it mean to be tender, to work tenderly or with tenderness? What are the ways in which we can think about tenderness as a tool for healing? The video works in this exhibition by artists **Rachel Echenberg, Kerri Flannigan, Farheen HaQ, Elisa Harkins, Lisa Jackson, Tiffany Joseph, Chase Joynt, Amanda Strong,** and **Nicholas Vandergugten,** invite us to reflect on the various ways in which we might think about tenderness. These works speak of personal narratives: community activism and advocacy; the complexity and intimacy of family relationships; continuity of traditions and culture and honouring of peers and elders. In this way, we see tenderness as an act of caring, support, of “holding up” each other and as a way to treat ourselves with care. It can also address points of pain and discomfort, and how we might work through them together. Featuring artists Rachel Echenberg, Kerri Flannigan, Farheen HaQ, Elisa Harkins, Lisa Jackson, Tiffany Joseph, Chase Joynt, Amanda Strong, and Nicholas Vandergugten. Exhibition runs until Feb 23, 2019. <https://aggv.ca/exhibits/upcoming/tender-works/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 462863736 | 🎈 Make It an Indigo Weekend: Look Good, Feel Good (Ages 6+) | 2019-10-12 | 10:50 am | 2019-10-12 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-19 8:33 am | 2019-09-19 8:34 am | Oh Snap! Your hands will look great with the Go Glam Nail Stamper and Lucky Fortune BFF Bracelets. Perfect for our photo booth! This event is great for kids aged 6+. \*Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Register here: <https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/26332/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 388187027 | Aerobics & Mimosas | 2019-10-12 | 11:00 am | 2019-10-12 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Monthly on the 2nd Saturday until December 15, 2019 | 2019-12-14 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191215T075959Z;BYDAY=2SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-28 7:25 am | 2019-11-01 3:03 pm | Need we say more? You know you want to. We kickstarted this for Womxn's Week and we had a blast! Dress up in your best or silliest aerobics outfit and bend and stretch with other kickass humans along to some retro 80's aerobics videos on the bigscreen. The best time you'll ever have drinking mimosas. Lot's of laughs, lots of fitness. Second Saturday of every month, 11am-1pm, entry is $5. Oct 12. Nov 9. Dec 14. More information: <https://www.facebook.com/events/2304042956539519/> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 455932863 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: Toy Story 4 | 2019-10-12 | 12:45 pm | 2019-10-12 | 2:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 14, 2019 | 2019-10-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191014T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-12 9:25 pm | 2019-09-12 9:28 pm | Josh Cooley, USA, 2019, 100 minutes, rated G Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and most of the other inhabitants of Andy's toy box have been handed down to a little girl named Bonnie. Bonnie isn't clued in to Andy's rapturous experiences with his toys and favors just a few from the lot. Her first day at kindergarten becomes traumatic because her parents don't allow her to carry her favourite toy to school. But the ingenious Woody helps her overcome that hurdle by helping her create her own special one - Forky. Thereafter it's all about keeping Bonnie (Madeliene McGraw) and Forky (Tony Hale) together through thick and thin. The 'revisit' narrative also introduces some new toys - an antique Gabby Gabby (Christina Hendricks) who needs Woody's voice box, carnival toys like Key and Peele, four extremely creepy Howdy Doody look-alikes, Canadian motorcycle Stunt biker Duke Caboom (Keanu Reeves), among others. —mid-day.com “Offering satisfying emotional closure to Pixar's popular 'Toy Story' franchise, the series' most cinematic installment yet goes deep as Buzz and Woody adjust to life after Andy.”--Variety MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 484681249 | 💻🎈 Kids Learning Code: Generative Art with Processing (For Ages 9-12 + Guardian) | 2019-10-12 | 1:00 pm | 2019-10-12 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-09 4:53 pm | **Why learn about generative art?** Is the child in your life a visual learner? Do they enjoy creating digital art or playing with interactive visual technology? Kids Learning Code is excited to host this generative art programming workshop with Processing! This workshop will focus on teaching the fundamentals of computer programming in a visual context, and highlight how simple mathematical equations can create beautiful and engaging outcomes. Processing builds upon the Java language, and is often used in electronic arts, new media art, and visual design. The application itself allows anyone to code in something called a Sketchbook, where programs can be saved and previewed instantly. Learners will use geometrical shapes and lines to create interactivity with their mouse and keyboard, and use colours to create visually intricate designs! They will also be introduced to openprocessing.org, where they can share their sketches with others and view other amazing, experimental creations. Each Generative Art with Processing workshop has the same flow, but different activities. Come and create new artwork every time! What will I have learned by the end of this workshop? - I can create algorithms in Processing - I can draw shapes using x,y coordinates - I can use conditionals to make my project interactive - I can use variables to track and change things in my project - I can use Open Processing to KEEP CODING! ## Who is this for? This workshop is for kids ages 9-12 + Guardian. Our workshops are designed to give learning experiences that are fun, engaging, empowering and inspirational. Through hands-on, collaborative, project-based learning, kids end the workshop having built something. This workshop experience is designed to help kids see technology in a whole new light – as a medium for self-expression, and as a means for changing the world. ## Prerequisites: None! This workshop is designed for beginners. No need for a laptop as this workshop is held in a computer lab! ## **What's Included:**  ## **Requirements:**  **Note: No need for a laptop as this workshop is held in a computer lab!** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kids-learning-code-generative-art-with-processing-for-ages-9-12-guardian-victoria-registration-73868256945**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kids-learning-code-generative-art-with-processing-for-ages-9-12-guardian-victoria-registration-73868256945) **Hey you!** Have you joined the Canada Learning Code mailing list? If not, [join here](http://www.mailinglist.ladieslearningcode.com)**.** **Questions? Email us at** info@canadalearningcode.ca You can also find us here: [](http://canadalearningcode.ca) [](https://www.instagram.com/learningcode/) [](https://twitter.com/learningcode) [](https://www.facebook.com/ladieslearningcode/) ## ## **Hope to see you soon!** If for some reason you can't make it, check out our [REFUND POLICY](http://www.ladieslearningcode.com/refund-policy). [](https://canadalearningcode.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/clc-donate)  |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 419375583 | Play On | 2019-10-12 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-12 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday and Saturday until October 21, 2019 | 2019-10-20 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191021T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 6:06 pm | 2019-08-05 6:07 pm | ## *A funny and heartwarming comedy* The hilarious story of a theatre group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script. Act I is a rehearsal of the dreadful show, Act II is the near disastrous dress rehearsal, and the final act is the actual performance, in which anything that can go wrong, does. $16 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/play-on-tickets-63172544782> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 480541854 | 🍺 Fresh to Death: Victoria’s Harvest Celebration of Fresh Hop Beer | 2019-10-12 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-12 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:21 pm | As any fan of craft beer knows, with the arrival of fall comes the annual harvest of the mighty hop. Many BC craft breweries celebrate this time of the season by brewing beers with hops that are as fresh as it gets. Join us in celebrating the annual hop harvest and BC Craft Beer Month with 20+ fresh hop beers from some of BC’s best craft breweries! **Where:** the Roundhouse at Bayview Place **When:** Saturday, October 12th from 2pm – 5pm (VIP early entry at 1pm) **Tickets:** **A $30 (+ taxes + s/c) GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET grants:** • entry (2:00pm) • one (1) 4oz glass sampler • four (4) tickets each good for one 4oz serving of fresh hopped beer **A $50 (+ taxes + s/c) VIP TICKET grants:** • an exclusive guided tasting of 4 fresh hop beers led by Jeff Kendrew, Certified Cicerone • early entry (1:00pm) • one (1) 4oz glass sampler • eight (8) tickets each good for one 4oz serving of fresh hopped beer Victoria Beer Society members receive $5 discount off of General Admission tickets ($25 + taxes + s/c) Stay tuned for updates on breweries and beers! Our friends at [Vessel Liquor](https://www.facebook.com/vesselliquor/) will also be on-site hosting a pop-up liquor store selling bottles and cans of the fresh-hop and related beers from participating breweries! This event is generously sponsored by the Roundhouse at Bayview Place and UsedVic. More info: • Food will be available to purchase on site — details coming soon! • Cash or major credit cards will be accepted for merchandise and drink ticket sales • Please dress warmly – the venue will be dry but unheated • This is a 19+ event – two pieces of I.D. are needed. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY **<https://victoriabeersociety.com/upcoming-events-2/>** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 442054843 | 📚 Author Barbara Smith: Famous Five | 2019-10-12 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-12 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-08-30 9:07 pm | In honour of Person’s Day and International Indie Author Day, Barbara Smith will present her newest book *Famous Five: Canada’s Crusaders for Women’s Rights*. Ms. Smith is the author of more than 35 other books, including *The Valiant Nellie McClung*. Registration begins September 3. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/author-barbara-smith-famous-five/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 441926425 | After The Wedding | 2019-10-12 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-12 | 4:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:28 pm | This sharp new English-language remake of an Oscar-nominated Danish drama provides an incredibly rich showcase for the immense talents of Julianne Moore (who goes big) and Michelle Williams (understated and devastating). Williams plays Isabel, an idealistic young woman who has found purpose in her life halfway around the globe, at an Indian orphanage. Confronted with the possibility of a generous donation from Theresa Young (Moore), a wealthy New York City businesswoman, Isabel flies back to the States to secure the deal. Once she arrives, however, Isabel has reason to be skeptical of “mother Theresa,” although this magnanimous matriarch’s motives are far more complicated than Isabel possibly could have imagined. Also, from the look in Isabel’s eyes, we can tell not only that she has history with an artist named Oscar (Billy Crudup)….this artichoke of a movie gets infinitely more satisfying as we work our way inward. --Variety “The rare remake that honors the original but also finds its own reason for existing.” --The Wrap UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 415447518 | The Children | 2019-10-12 | 4:00 pm | 2019-10-12 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:13 pm | 2019-07-31 3:13 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 461757766 | Sometimes Always Never | 2019-10-12 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-12 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 18, 2019 | 2019-10-18 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191018T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:08 am | 2019-09-18 9:08 am | When a body is discovered that could be his missing son’s, pessimist Alan (Bill Nighy, *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel*) puts the pieces of his life, his family, and the occasional Scrabble board together. From writer Frank Cottrell Boyce (*Doctor Who* (2006)*,* *24 Hour Party People* (2002)). **87% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “*Sometimes Always Never* is a quintessentially British film; a damp slice of seaside village life, often ponderous and offbeat…but curiously endearing” **Toby Woollaston, *New Zealand Herald*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sometimes-always-never-2/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 484667234 | 🎃 Jason Stevens - Frankenstein | 2019-10-12 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-12 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday until October 27, 2019 | 2019-10-27 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191027T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-09 4:17 pm | 2019-10-26 11:59 am | Actor Jason Stevens returns To Craigdarroch Castle with a new one-man show. Audiences have been delighted by Jason’s past Christmas performances and this October he will debut his interpretation of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. Join Jason in the Castle Saturday evenings in October at 6pm. Seating on a first come, first served basis. Performances are in the dance hall on the 4th floor. There are 87 stairs and no elevators. Please, no stiletto heel as they damage the floors in the museum. $20[](https://thecastle.ca/products/jason-stevens-frankentein-october-12?start=2019-10-01T00:00&select=2019-10-12T18:00) <https://thecastle.ca/pages/events> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 441926426 | After The Wedding | 2019-10-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-12 | 8:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:28 pm | This sharp new English-language remake of an Oscar-nominated Danish drama provides an incredibly rich showcase for the immense talents of Julianne Moore (who goes big) and Michelle Williams (understated and devastating). Williams plays Isabel, an idealistic young woman who has found purpose in her life halfway around the globe, at an Indian orphanage. Confronted with the possibility of a generous donation from Theresa Young (Moore), a wealthy New York City businesswoman, Isabel flies back to the States to secure the deal. Once she arrives, however, Isabel has reason to be skeptical of “mother Theresa,” although this magnanimous matriarch’s motives are far more complicated than Isabel possibly could have imagined. Also, from the look in Isabel’s eyes, we can tell not only that she has history with an artist named Oscar (Billy Crudup)….this artichoke of a movie gets infinitely more satisfying as we work our way inward. --Variety “The rare remake that honors the original but also finds its own reason for existing.” --The Wrap UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 484266236 | Official Secrets | 2019-10-12 | 7:45 pm | 2019-10-12 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 15, 2019 | 2019-10-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191015T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-09 8:18 am | British intelligence specialist, Katharine Gun (**Keira Knightley**) blows the whistle on the 2003 joint effort between the US and the UK to **blackmail** several nations on the **UN Security Council** into approving the **invasion of Iraq**. Based on a true story. “Bloody hell, the Brits do low-key, paranoid procedural dramas like *Official Secrets* well, with a pervading chill and no flash: The crispness cuts like a knife.” **David Edelstein, *Vulture*** 19+ $11.43 <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/official-secrets/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 415447643 | The Children | 2019-10-12 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-12 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:13 pm | **The cost of friendship. The price of progress.** Robin and Hazel are two retired nuclear scientists, living in a seaside cottage on the east coast of England. But all is not as it seems. Their electricity is restricted to evenings, and they have a Geiger counter in the kitchen. On a warm summer’s evening, Rose, an old friend and colleague arrives from America with a startling request. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** Award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s brilliant play asks big questions about the responsibility we face to leave a better world for the next generation. How do we reconcile our mistakes with their impact on the future, and who is meant to clean up after us? —MICHAEL SHAMATA **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): September 29 at 2pm | October 12 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): October 6 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 441926427 | After The Wedding | 2019-10-12 | 9:15 pm | 2019-10-12 | 11:08 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:29 pm | This sharp new English-language remake of an Oscar-nominated Danish drama provides an incredibly rich showcase for the immense talents of Julianne Moore (who goes big) and Michelle Williams (understated and devastating). Williams plays Isabel, an idealistic young woman who has found purpose in her life halfway around the globe, at an Indian orphanage. Confronted with the possibility of a generous donation from Theresa Young (Moore), a wealthy New York City businesswoman, Isabel flies back to the States to secure the deal. Once she arrives, however, Isabel has reason to be skeptical of “mother Theresa,” although this magnanimous matriarch’s motives are far more complicated than Isabel possibly could have imagined. Also, from the look in Isabel’s eyes, we can tell not only that she has history with an artist named Oscar (Billy Crudup)….this artichoke of a movie gets infinitely more satisfying as we work our way inward. --Variety “The rare remake that honors the original but also finds its own reason for existing.” --The Wrap UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 409129036 | Ordinary Days | 2019-10-13 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-13 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 1:58 pm | Four people, two stories, one glorious city. An uplifting musical about every day moments with extraordinary impact. Starring: Austin Black, Ashley King, Jonathan Woodward, and Jessica Woollard From one of musical theatre's most exciting new composers comes Ordinary Days, a refreshingly honest and funny musical about making real connections in the city that never sleeps (but probably should at some point!). Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. Ordinary Days is an original musical for anyone who's ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humour and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City a unique and extraordinary home. The performance is 90 minutes with no intermission. Ordinary Days is presented by This Is Us Productions and the Vancouver Island Performers Guild. TWO WEEKENDS [Weekend 1](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ordinary-days-october-11-12-13-tickets-64727329184) at Sunset Labs, 400 Herald Street on the water beside Canoe Brewpub October 11 at 7:00 pm October 12 at 7:00 pm October 13 at 2:00 pm [Weekend 2](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ordinary-days-october-18-19-20-tickets-64727731387) at Paul Phillips Hall, 1923 Fernwood Road across from the Belfry Theatre October 18 at 7:00 pm October 19 at 7:00 pm October 20 at 2:00 pm ORDINARY DAYS is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: rnh.com. $20 (Students) / $25 (General) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ordinary-days-october-11-12-13-tickets-64727329184> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926428 | Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice | 2019-10-13 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-13 | 4:34 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:29 pm | This new documentary profiles the 10-time Grammy winning singer and proves aptly titled. Not only does it provide many examples of the glorious vocals that made its subject a pop music superstar, it also allows us to once again hear her voice as she narrates her story. Astutely chronicling an amazing musical career that ended prematurely due to Parkinson's disease, the doc will delight the singer's old fans and likely make her many new ones as well. It chronicles Ronstadt's myriad stylistic shifts including folk, pop, rock, country, operetta, the Great American Songbook and traditional Mexican music. It's hard to imagine any other singer who could pull that off both creatively and commercially. The film includes reminiscences by such friends and colleagues as Don Henley, Ry Cooder, David Geffen, Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Cameron Crowe and Peter Asher, among many others. Ronstadt amassed a string of pop hits including "You're No Good," "Blue Bayou," "It's So Easy," "When Will I Be Loved," "Desperado," "Just One Look" and "Hurt So Bad." Ironically, Ronstadt was always insecure about her singing despite having total confidence in her creative choices. --The Hollywood Reporter “Salutes one of the most enthralling pop stars of the 1970s, whose voice soared above the hurly-burly around her.” --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 480546823 | Thanksgiving Dinner with Veneto Bar Ristorante | 2019-10-13 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-13 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:31 pm | Autumn has arrived, which means that it’s time to eat, drink, and be merry with the people that we’re most thankful for. We are excited for our guests to join our family for a three course Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings. The special $50 holiday menu will be on Sunday, October 13th from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Dining Room reservations are available on our website. The lounge will also be open from 3 p.m. to late with drinks and snack for those looking to celebrate an Orphan’s Thanksgiving full of frivolity and free of fuss. We’re excited to host you, click below and start planning your leftovers. [https://www.opentable.ca/r/veneto-bar-ristorante-reservations-victoria?restref=48691&lang=en-CA&corrid=45505efa-cf49-4fb8-b442-1267941ecf8e](https://www.opentable.ca/r/veneto-bar-ristorante-reservations-victoria?restref=48691&lang=en-CA&corrid=45505efa-cf49-4fb8-b442-1267941ecf8e) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 441926429 | Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice | 2019-10-13 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-13 | 6:34 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:30 pm | This new documentary profiles the 10-time Grammy winning singer and proves aptly titled. Not only does it provide many examples of the glorious vocals that made its subject a pop music superstar, it also allows us to once again hear her voice as she narrates her story. Astutely chronicling an amazing musical career that ended prematurely due to Parkinson's disease, the doc will delight the singer's old fans and likely make her many new ones as well. It chronicles Ronstadt's myriad stylistic shifts including folk, pop, rock, country, operetta, the Great American Songbook and traditional Mexican music. It's hard to imagine any other singer who could pull that off both creatively and commercially. The film includes reminiscences by such friends and colleagues as Don Henley, Ry Cooder, David Geffen, Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Cameron Crowe and Peter Asher, among many others. Ronstadt amassed a string of pop hits including "You're No Good," "Blue Bayou," "It's So Easy," "When Will I Be Loved," "Desperado," "Just One Look" and "Hurt So Bad." Ironically, Ronstadt was always insecure about her singing despite having total confidence in her creative choices. --The Hollywood Reporter “Salutes one of the most enthralling pop stars of the 1970s, whose voice soared above the hurly-burly around her.” --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 409129312 | Ordinary Days | 2019-10-13 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-13 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until October 21, 2019 | 2019-10-21 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191021T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:00 pm | 2019-07-23 2:00 pm | Four people, two stories, one glorious city. An uplifting musical about every day moments with extraordinary impact. Starring: Austin Black, Ashley King, Jonathan Woodward, and Jessica Woollard From one of musical theatre's most exciting new composers comes Ordinary Days, a refreshingly honest and funny musical about making real connections in the city that never sleeps (but probably should at some point!). Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. Ordinary Days is an original musical for anyone who's ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humour and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City a unique and extraordinary home. The performance is 90 minutes with no intermission. Ordinary Days is presented by This Is Us Productions and the Vancouver Island Performers Guild. TWO WEEKENDS [Weekend 1](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ordinary-days-october-11-12-13-tickets-64727329184) at Sunset Labs, 400 Herald Street on the water beside Canoe Brewpub October 11 at 7:00 pm October 12 at 7:00 pm October 13 at 2:00 pm [Weekend 2](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ordinary-days-october-18-19-20-tickets-64727731387) at Paul Phillips Hall, 1923 Fernwood Road across from the Belfry Theatre October 18 at 7:00 pm October 19 at 7:00 pm October 20 at 2:00 pm ORDINARY DAYS is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: rnh.com. $20 (Students) / $25 (General)[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ordinary-days-october-11-12-13-tickets-64727329184) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ordinary-days-october-18-19-20-tickets-64727731387> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 441926430 | Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice | 2019-10-13 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-13 | 8:34 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:30 pm | This new documentary profiles the 10-time Grammy winning singer and proves aptly titled. Not only does it provide many examples of the glorious vocals that made its subject a pop music superstar, it also allows us to once again hear her voice as she narrates her story. Astutely chronicling an amazing musical career that ended prematurely due to Parkinson's disease, the doc will delight the singer's old fans and likely make her many new ones as well. It chronicles Ronstadt's myriad stylistic shifts including folk, pop, rock, country, operetta, the Great American Songbook and traditional Mexican music. It's hard to imagine any other singer who could pull that off both creatively and commercially. The film includes reminiscences by such friends and colleagues as Don Henley, Ry Cooder, David Geffen, Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Cameron Crowe and Peter Asher, among many others. Ronstadt amassed a string of pop hits including "You're No Good," "Blue Bayou," "It's So Easy," "When Will I Be Loved," "Desperado," "Just One Look" and "Hurt So Bad." Ironically, Ronstadt was always insecure about her singing despite having total confidence in her creative choices. --The Hollywood Reporter “Salutes one of the most enthralling pop stars of the 1970s, whose voice soared above the hurly-burly around her.” --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 438533823 | Womxn's Pinball League & Tournaments | 2019-10-14 | 6:45 pm | 2019-10-14 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Monthly on the 2nd Monday until November 12, 2019 | 2019-11-12 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191112T075959Z;BYDAY=2MO | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-27 4:22 pm | 2019-08-27 4:23 pm | After our sizzlin' summer start up, we're going full steam ahead with Womxn's IFPA Sanctioned LEAGUES! Starting on September 16th, we will have the first IFPA Sanctioned Womxn's League night of the season! Be sure to come check in at 6:45PM to secure a spot as game play begins at 7PM sharp! Two dates in September, the 11th and 25th, will be registered as IFPA Sanctioned 3 Strike Tournaments. Again, with a 6:45PM registration time and 7:00PM start. \*\*PLEASE NOTE THESE TWO DATES WILL BE MIXED GENDER\*\* All of these dates coincide perfectly with our current [\#13gamesfor13weeks](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/13gamesfor13weeks)! We have 6 more brand new pinball machines hitting our floor (2 of them in September!), with the final release lining up on November 15th, which is our one year anniversary - so you know it's gonna be big! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2170286459931476/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 441926431 | Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice | 2019-10-14 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-14 | 8:34 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:30 pm | This new documentary profiles the 10-time Grammy winning singer and proves aptly titled. Not only does it provide many examples of the glorious vocals that made its subject a pop music superstar, it also allows us to once again hear her voice as she narrates her story. Astutely chronicling an amazing musical career that ended prematurely due to Parkinson's disease, the doc will delight the singer's old fans and likely make her many new ones as well. It chronicles Ronstadt's myriad stylistic shifts including folk, pop, rock, country, operetta, the Great American Songbook and traditional Mexican music. It's hard to imagine any other singer who could pull that off both creatively and commercially. The film includes reminiscences by such friends and colleagues as Don Henley, Ry Cooder, David Geffen, Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Cameron Crowe and Peter Asher, among many others. Ronstadt amassed a string of pop hits including "You're No Good," "Blue Bayou," "It's So Easy," "When Will I Be Loved," "Desperado," "Just One Look" and "Hurt So Bad." Ironically, Ronstadt was always insecure about her singing despite having total confidence in her creative choices. --The Hollywood Reporter “Salutes one of the most enthralling pop stars of the 1970s, whose voice soared above the hurly-burly around her.” --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 481299981 | Dr. Hayley Marama Cavino - Indigenous Speaker Series | 2019-10-15 | 2:30 pm | 2019-10-15 | 4:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-06 2:09 pm | CIRCLE is excited to have Dr. Hayley Marama Cavino from Syracuse University present in Elliott 167 on October 15th, at 2:30 pm! All are welcome - light refreshments will be provided! Dr Hayley Marama Cavino (Nations: Ngāti Whitikaupeka, Ngāti Pūkenga, Aotearoa/New Zealand) will discuss pūrākau, a storywork praxis indigenous to Aotearoa/New Zealand, paying particular attention to how story-work informs both our current research and the way we teach and mentor the next generation of indigenous scholars. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 456829509 | 🏳️🌈 Cafe Scientifique: Taking Pride in Diversity in Engineering | 2019-10-15 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-15 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-13 4:42 pm | **Emily Abelseth: Taking Pride in Diversity in Engineering** **Reservations open on Monday, 16 September.** Join us to hear **Emily Abelseth, President of EngiQueers Canada** and engineering student at UVic discuss the state of diversity in engineering and why it needs to be improved. EngiQueers Canada is a nationwide non-profit organization that represents over 30 student groups at engineering schools across the country that aim to promote and advocate for an inclusive environment in STEM. Doors open at 5:00 and the talk will start at 6:00 pm. Menu items available for purchase. Parking is free after 5pm in the parkade beside Hermann's. Seating is limited so please try to arrive prior to 6:00 to get a good seat. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cafe-scientifique-taking-pride-in-diversity-in-enigneering-tickets-72750022275> **What is a Café Scientifique?** University research has a funny habit of being hard to reach if you don't work at a university, yet research itself in all of its many forms is one of those great universal passions that appeals to and connects us all. UVic's Café Scientifique/Historique programs bridge the research-to-public gap. Hosted by a number of units across campus, these evening cafés provide insight into topics of popular interest that appeal to the lover of knowledge in all of us. They are also a fantastic opportunity to meet local researchers and discuss some of the most interesting and sometimes contentious research underway in Canada. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 433767075 | 📚 Michael Layland: In Nature’s Realm | 2019-10-15 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-15 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-22 4:31 pm | 2019-08-22 4:31 pm | **Free to attend.** Doors open at 6:30pm. Vancouver Island hosts a complex and beautiful landscape—a landscape that has meant many things to its residents over time. Join eminent local historian and mapmaker [Michael Layland](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=michael+layland&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) on a trip through the Island’s flora and fauna as seen through the eyes of past generations, whether colonial researchers or Indigenous peoples drawing on ancient knowledge. Combining the author’s expertise with the work of talented botanical artists, [***In Nature’s Realm***](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.reports.iv&eisbn=3xwN0QWPW-XPExpX8g2r0w) is a worthy companion to Layland’s previous titles, [*The Land of Heart's Delight*](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.reports.iv&eisbn=3xwN0QWPW-Up_Oo0RGWttg) and [*A Perfect Eden*](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.reports.iv&eisbn=3xwN0QWPW-VdS4It4jObXw)*,* and is sure to satisfy nature lovers and history buffs alike. <https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 474310568 | 🏳️🌈 Dinner & A Drag Show VIII | 2019-10-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-15 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-29 11:05 pm | Chaz Avery and Honey Dewme present Dinner & A Drag Show VIII Tuesday, October 15 Doors: 7:30PM Show: 8:30PM The Mint Victoria | 1414 Douglas St $12 Advance\* via bit.ly/mintdrag8 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dinner-a-drag-show-viii-tickets-74640711377> Chaz Avery returns to The Mint Victoria on Tuesday, October 15, with SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST Honey Dewme and another cast of incredible #yyjdrag performers for the eighth installment of Dinner & A Drag Show! Enjoy an amazing drag show with the high calibre talent that you've come to expect from the #yyjdrag fam, PLUS The Mint's delicious food and drinks, with their Late Night Happy Hour specials on from 9pm til midnight! Check out this GORGEOUS line-up: Chaz Avery Honey Dewme Xoe XO Kibbles ‘n’ Bits Noah Fence Junk Male Make sure to hit that RSVP button so you stay in the loop! \*Note that entry fee does not include dinner but The Mint's full food and cocktail menu will be available to you during the show, with their Late Night Happy Hour specials on from 9pm til midnight! The Mint is an all ages venue, but please bear in mind some numbers may have mature content. This event is taking place on the traditional unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations, on which we are guests. ACCESSIBILITY The Mint's main entrance does include a long flight of stairs, but there is also access to the restaurant through the back entrance, which has only three steps, and staff can be available to assist as needed with prior notice. There is only one level once inside, and there will be enough seating for all ticket purchases. If you have further questions or would like to arrange entry via the back entrance, please send Chaz Avery a direct message. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926432 | Blue Velvet | 2019-10-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-15 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:31 pm | 95% on Rotten Tomatoes! Home from college, Jeffrey Beaumont (Kyle MacLachlan) makes an unsettling discovery: a severed human ear, lying in a field. In the mystery that follows, by turns terrifying and darkly funny, writer-director David Lynch burrows deep beneath the picturesque surfaces of small-town life. Driven to investigate, Jeffrey finds himself drawing closer to his fellow amateur sleuth, Sandy Williams (Laura Dern), as well as their person of interest, lounge singer Dorothy Vallens (Isabella Rossellini)—and facing the fury of Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper), a psychopath who will stop at nothing to keep Dorothy in his grasp. With intense performances and hauntingly powerful scenes and images, Blue Velvet is an unforgettable vision of innocence lost, and one of the most influential American films of the past few decades. –Criterion Collection “Has lost none of its power to derange, terrify, and exhilarate.” --Village Voice “The seamless blending of beauty and horror is remarkable, the terror very real, and the sheer wealth of imagination virtually unequalled in recent cinema.”--Time Out “A work of fascinating scope and power that rivals any of the most subversive films to reach the screens during the '80s. —ReelViews UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 477348584 | Gift | 2019-10-15 | 7:45 pm | 2019-10-15 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 16, 2019 | 2019-10-16 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191016T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 10:00 am | 2019-10-02 10:02 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE A tribute to the people who share their artistic talents outside of our present global economy. Based on the beloved classic *The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World* by Lewis Hyde. Part of the official selection for Festival International des Films sur l’Art. Nominated for the Director’s Guild of Canada — Allan King Award for Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking 2018. 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sometimes-always-never-2/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 441926433 | Blue Velvet | 2019-10-15 | 9:20 pm | 2019-10-15 | 11:20 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:31 pm | 95% on Rotten Tomatoes! Home from college, Jeffrey Beaumont (Kyle MacLachlan) makes an unsettling discovery: a severed human ear, lying in a field. In the mystery that follows, by turns terrifying and darkly funny, writer-director David Lynch burrows deep beneath the picturesque surfaces of small-town life. Driven to investigate, Jeffrey finds himself drawing closer to his fellow amateur sleuth, Sandy Williams (Laura Dern), as well as their person of interest, lounge singer Dorothy Vallens (Isabella Rossellini)—and facing the fury of Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper), a psychopath who will stop at nothing to keep Dorothy in his grasp. With intense performances and hauntingly powerful scenes and images, Blue Velvet is an unforgettable vision of innocence lost, and one of the most influential American films of the past few decades. –Criterion Collection “Has lost none of its power to derange, terrify, and exhilarate.” --Village Voice “The seamless blending of beauty and horror is remarkable, the terror very real, and the sheer wealth of imagination virtually unequalled in recent cinema.”--Time Out “A work of fascinating scope and power that rivals any of the most subversive films to reach the screens during the '80s. —ReelViews UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 491680429 | Imposter Syndrome: A Workshop on Mischief | 2019-10-16 | 4:00 pm | 2019-10-16 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:46 pm | Imposter Syndrome: A Workshop on Mischief, is a FREE workshop hosted by Just Transition Arts, and is one of many Afternoon Artivism events held during the day at the Victoria Event Centre this fall: <https://www.facebook.com/events/340127563228922/> LET'S TALK ABOUT: \- Why mischief works and what makes it vital as a creative and theatrical tactic \- Historical and interesting examples of impersonators, spies, moles & forms of undercover resistance that led to, or attempted to create forms of social change and spread political commentary \- The infamous Yes Men and their successful actions; going on live television and presenting their views on behalf of billion-dollar corporations, and more \- Anna (your host) will discuss her own experiences; in Calgary, and Victoria, what went well, how, and why \- Legal implications to pretending to be someone or having alterior motives \- Undercover cops from Burnaby Mtn - photos, notes, and why they think they're smarter than they really are \- Strategies, tips on getting inside & top-secret spy training, shhh AND THEN WE'LL: \- Brainstorm about how this tactic would benefit local activism in Victoria \- Choose a cause, and execute it over the course of a month \- Practice with a lie-telling game Registration isn't necessary, just drop-in between 4-6pm! If you have any questions or suggestions for upcoming workshops - please contact justtransitionarts@gmail.com \*\*\*\*This date is subject to change, please check back for updates and follow our page: [Just Transition Arts](https://www.facebook.com/JustTransitionArts/) for more. \------- This event is taking place on Lkwungen territory and the lands of the W̱SÁNEĆ Nation. \- The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. \- Detailed venue accessibility info is available at <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> \- Washrooms are for all genders. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 479465495 | Youth Night with Kathryn Calder – City’s Artist in Residence | 2019-10-16 | 4:00 pm | 2019-10-16 | 5:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:01 am | Youth are invited to meet Kathryn Calder, the City of Victoria’s Artist in Residence at an event on Wednesday October 16, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Victoria High School Music Room. The free event will feature a performance and the opportunity to directly share ideas for youth artists and musicians in Victoria, led by Kathryn Calder. All ages are welcome. Registration is not required for this drop-in event. ### **About** Kathryn Calder was announced as the City's new Artist in Residence in June 2019. Kathryn is a Victoria-based musician, songwriter/recording artist and recording studio owner. The Artist in Residence program aims to ‘keep art in mind’, providing the opportunity for a professional artist to work collaboratively with City staff and the community to identify and develop a creative artwork/project to augment one or more capital projects annually over a two-year term. The position is embedded in the City’s planning process, providing a unique creative and collaborative approach to enhance the value and aesthetic appeal of upcoming capital projects in Victoria, while broadening the community’s involvement in the arts. ### **Kathryn Calder** Calder’s professional experience in Victoria’s music industry is well-aligned with the City’s Create Victoria Arts and Culture Master Plan, which identifies the need to build on Victoria’s diverse and active music scene by positioning Victoria as a “Music City.” Kathryn Calder’s submission was one of 59 applications the City received in response to a Request for Expressions of Interest, which was open to artists and artist teams who are residents of British Columbia. She was one of four artists shortlisted and was selected unanimously by the City’s Art in Public Places Committee, based on her strong reputation as an artist who works collaboratively with other artists in a variety of disciplines, and for her proven track record working on community-based projects as an artistic lead. In addition to being a local musician, songwriter and recording artist, Calder is a record label and studio owner. For the past 15 years, she has been recording and touring as a vocalist/keyboardist with the Indie rock group The New Pornographers. She has also released three solo records, five albums with Immaculate Machine, and one album with her latest project, Frontperson. [Learn more.](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/culture/public-art/artist-in-residence-keep-art-in-mind.html)  |
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| 486700271 | International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Municipal Round Table | 2019-10-16 | 4:30 pm | 2019-10-16 | 5:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 3:29 pm | Panel: Fred Haynes, Mayor of Saanich Sarah Potts, Councillor, City of Victoria Margaret Forbes, Saint Vincent de Paul Society Host: Diana Gibson, Community Social Planning Council On the eve of the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, it is important to put a spotlight on poverty in Greater Victoria. Join our distinguished panel as we explore trends and discuss topics like: What are the challenges and opportunities for municipalities in addressing poverty? Are there new opportunities as we shift to a greener region? Light food and refreshments will be served. Victoria City Hall 4:30 – 5:30 pm |
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| 477350508 | Gift | 2019-10-16 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-16 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 18, 2019 | 2019-10-18 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191018T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 10:02 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE A tribute to the people who share their artistic talents outside of our present global economy. Based on the beloved classic *The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World* by Lewis Hyde. Part of the official selection for Festival International des Films sur l’Art. Nominated for the Director’s Guild of Canada — Allan King Award for Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking 2018. 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sometimes-always-never-2/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 484672062 | Intro to Food Preservation | 2019-10-16 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-16 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-09 4:29 pm | 2019-10-09 4:43 pm | Are you curious about how to preserve food yourself, but not sure where to start? Whether you would like to extend the life of your own garden produce, take a step back from commercially preserved foods, or start your own family holiday tradition, come and learn the basics of safe food preservation! The focus of this workshop will be dehydrating and basic canning, but we’ll briefly discuss freeze-drying, freezing, curing, pasteurizing, and advanced canning as well. You’ll leave with a good grasp of: -food safety when preserving at home -avoiding dangerous advice from the internet that might give you botulism! -recommended canning recipes for beginners -dehydrating fruits and vegetables -where to learn more about food preservation There will be a hands-on demo of the sterile technique for home canning, using the boiling-water method, along with a handout to take home. This will walk you through home-canning your first chutney or salsa with confidence! Check out the equipment that Victoria Tool Library has for food preservation, including top-quality dehydrators, vacuum sealers, a variety of canning kits, and food processors. There will be some samples of preserved food on display, but no food will be served at this workshop. The workshop is free for Victoria Tool Library members, and by donation for non-members, thanks to support from the Township of Esquimalt Community Grants. If you plan to attend, please email info@victoriatoollibrary.org as space is limited. The Victoria Tool Library is located on unceded Lekwungen territory, as represented by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We strive to be a safer space and this is an LGBTQ+ friendly workshop. The workshop will take place in the gallery space connected to the Tool Library, which is an open space on the ground floor. The bathroom is also on the ground floor but through a fairly narrow door. Please contact us for any additional accessibility info you may need. Join us on Wednesday October 16th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Victoria Tool Library, 858 Devonshire Road. Bring your curiosity and your questions! Jen Alloway is an engineer and backcountry enthusiast who has dehydrated thousands of meal servings for off-grid enjoyment. She has also lived and worked on board sailboats with no refrigeration. She teaches an annual backcountry cooking class on behalf of the Alpine Club of Canada. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 441926434 | Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind | 2019-10-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-16 | 8:31 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:32 pm | Portrait of a Canadian icon: with unprecedented access to the artist, the film takes audiences from high school auditoriums in straight-laced, small town Ontario in the 50s to the coffee houses of Yorkville and Greenwich Village in the 60s, through Lightfoot’s turbulent, substance-fueled arena shows of the 70s, and finally to the artist in present day. Lightfoot himself is ruminative and reflective, particularly as he thinks back on his relationships with women over the years. The documentary also features interviews from Lightfoot peers Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Randy Bachman, and Steve Earle\\; famous fans from Rush, Alec Baldwin, Anne Murray and Sarah McLachlan\\; as well as behind the scenes stories from members of his longtime band. This is an intimate and emotional examination of the artist’s profound relationship to his music and his Canadian roots. –Vancouver International Film Festival "Briskly entertaining and entirely legend-affirming." --Toronto Star “PURE GOLD” –What She Said “Laudatory overview of one of his country's greatest singer-songwriters.” --Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449690268 | 🎃 Paranormal Investigation | 2019-10-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-16 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 11:01 am | Join the [Beyond Belief Paranormal Events](https://www.facebook.com/beyondbeliefparanormalevents/) Team from 7:00 to 10:00pm on October 16th (Wednesday), October 25th (Friday), or October 29th (Tuesday) as we investigate the paranormal occurrences that staff, volunteers, and visitors have experienced at Point Ellice House. Reports of activity in and around the 1861 home include full body apparitions, voices, footsteps, and lights turning on by themselves. Some people feel ghostly presences in the rooms of the house and visitor centre. Access is being given to the team and those that are brave enough to join them! Over the course of the evening you will have the opportunity to participate in seances, vigils, EVP sessions, and glass moving, as well as use of the ghost hunting equipment the team will be bringing. Cost: $65 per person including taxes and fees. Tickets are limited and available on our website: <https://pointellicehouse.com/mc-events/paranormal-investigation/> Please note: Arrive at the Point Ellice House Visitor Centre by 6:45pm. Weather permitting, we will be investigating the grounds. Please make sure you dress for the weather and wear flat, close-toed shoes. You will be required to sign a health and safety waiver for the event. This event is ages 16 and up. Please note, anyone 16 to 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited. Those who are intoxicated will not be permitted to participate in the event and will not be issued a refund. Attendees can receive a refund up to 7 days before the event start date. Refunds will not be issued after this period. |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 479922914 | 🛐 Islamic History Month: Five Pillars of Islam | 2019-10-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-16 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-10-04 11:19 pm | Celebrate October, Islamic History Month with an informative presentation on the five pillars of Islam, the core beliefs and practices of Muslim faith. Presented by Masjid Al-Iman Victoria. Registration begins September 3. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/islamic-history-month-five-pillars-of-islam/> |
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| 483210514 | Nerd Nite Victoria | 2019-10-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-16 | 10:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-08 8:51 am | 2019-10-08 8:51 am | **Join us for the second edition of Nerd Nite Victoria of the semester, where enthusiasts talk about their passion with a beer and a laugh.** Our audience is anyone interested in science, geeky subjects and other passions. Our talks this month: \- Alex Zachernuk - 'Yes, We Know You're Irrational: In defense of economists and those who love them.' \- Logan Francis - 'Juggling by the Numbers' \- Gwen Eadie - 'Spinning Stars and Spinning Sequins: Physics in Figure Skating' Entrance fee $5 (students, door only), $10 (regular), donations encouraged (\*) Doors open at 7.00 PM, opening at 7.30 PM. Everyone (19+) is welcome! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nerd-nite-victoria-october-2019-tickets-75870646145> \* This is a non-profit event. All income from the entrance fee goes to the rent of the venue and organizational costs. Accessibility: \- The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. \- More detailed venue accessibility info is available at https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ \- Washrooms are for all genders. Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 421132403 | 📚 Ami McKay presents "Daughter of Family G" | 2019-10-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-16 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 5:52 pm | 2019-08-07 5:56 pm | **Free to attend | In-store | Books will be available for purchase** Ami McKay makes her much-anticipated return to Bolen Books! She's wowed us all with her incredible fiction, and now she's back with her memoir, *Daughter of Family G*. In it, she explores not only her own life but the legacy of her family, the most detailed and longest cancer geneology ever studied, and how that legacy and the shadow of Lynch syndrome has affected her. This incredibly informative and touching event will be one you won't want to miss. <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
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| 480556411 | Antimatter [Media Art]: Algo-Rhythm | 2019-10-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-16 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:52 pm | 2019-10-05 4:54 pm | **** **A Protest, A Celebration, A Mixed Message** Rhea Storr | 12:00 | UK | 2018 | Cdn Premiere Celebration is protest at Leeds West Indian Carnival. A look at forms of authority, the film asks who is really performing? Following Mama Dread’s, a troupe whose carnival theme is Caribbean immigration to the UK, we are asked to consider the visibility of black bodies, particularly in rural spaces. **T A R T A M U D E O** Dave Rodriguez | 3:35 | USA | 2019 | World Premiere *Tartamudeo*—a Spanish word for “stutter”—traces connections between language, trauma and cultural memory in a Cuban-American family. Assembled from archival fragments—home movies, educational films about stuttering, anti-Communist propaganda—and refracted through analogue and digital synthesis, the work explores a shared loss of language between two generations—one spurned by violent revolution, the other by speech impediment. **Notes on Seeing Double** Sanaz Sohrabi | 11:10 | Canada | 2018 | Cdn Premiere What is the anatomy of a revolution? Masses of bodies with a collective desire? *Notes on Seeing Double* takes the Farsi figure of speech “Temsaal” as its point of departure to examine this question. Through juxtaposition of a photograph taken in 1979 in Tehran and a painting by Rembrandt depicting the famous anatomy theatre of Amsterdam in 1632, the film analyzes conditions of visuality within different systems of knowledge production. As a video-essay, it looks at the threshold of seeing and remembering, a gateway into unpacking relationships between, language, memory and ways images are entangled with processes of visualization. **The Stag’s Mirror** Robin Starbuck | 16:00 | USA/Mexico | 2018 | Cdn Premiere Legend has it that an extraordinary event occurred in the late 19th century in a native village of the southern Mexican highlands. A community of deeply oppressed people rose up in revolt and claimed a Christ child from their own ranks. Shot in Chiapas, Mexico, *The Stag’s Mirror* is a visual and verbal response to this intricate story described in Rosario Castellano’s novel, *The Book of Lamentations.* The film is a construct of interlaced footage, animation and text that weaves Castellano’s story with statements by members of the indigenous Chiapan community during the 1990s Zapatista uprising. *The Stag’s Mirror* represents a community’s fight for survival as it establishes a break with progressive documentary narrative and how true stories are represented. **Red Pill Rant** Caroline Rumley | 4:11 | USA | 2019 | World Premiere What does it mean that women are still being rated on a scale according to their looks? **Algo-Rhythm** Manu Luksch | 14:00 | Senegal/Austria/UK | 2019 | NA Premiere *Algo-Rhythm,* shot in Dakar with leading Senegalese musicians, poets and graffiti artists, probes the insidious but comprehensive threats to human rights and agency posed by the quantification and algorithmic management of daily life. Using hiphop, drama, street art and data-driven filmmaking, the work explores how our embrace of the convenience of machine intelligence, refracted through the slick interface of smartphone apps, makes us vulnerable to manipulation. Recognizing the urgent need for a new visual language to illuminate this concern, Luksch collaborated with Jack Wolf and Mukul Patel to develop a hybrid narrative form that unites photogrammetry and volumetric filmmaking with traditional approaches. Through its auratic and poetic use of computational imaging technologies, *Algo-Rhythm* scrutinizes limitations, errors and abuses of algorithmic representations. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 461758410 | Sometimes Always Never | 2019-10-16 | 7:45 pm | 2019-10-16 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:08 am | When a body is discovered that could be his missing son’s, pessimist Alan (Bill Nighy, *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel*) puts the pieces of his life, his family, and the occasional Scrabble board together. From writer Frank Cottrell Boyce (*Doctor Who* (2006)*,* *24 Hour Party People* (2002)). **87% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “*Sometimes Always Never* is a quintessentially British film; a damp slice of seaside village life, often ponderous and offbeat…but curiously endearing” **Toby Woollaston, *New Zealand Herald*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sometimes-always-never-2/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926435 | Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind | 2019-10-16 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-16 | 10:31 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:32 pm | Portrait of a Canadian icon: with unprecedented access to the artist, the film takes audiences from high school auditoriums in straight-laced, small town Ontario in the 50s to the coffee houses of Yorkville and Greenwich Village in the 60s, through Lightfoot’s turbulent, substance-fueled arena shows of the 70s, and finally to the artist in present day. Lightfoot himself is ruminative and reflective, particularly as he thinks back on his relationships with women over the years. The documentary also features interviews from Lightfoot peers Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Randy Bachman, and Steve Earle\\; famous fans from Rush, Alec Baldwin, Anne Murray and Sarah McLachlan\\; as well as behind the scenes stories from members of his longtime band. This is an intimate and emotional examination of the artist’s profound relationship to his music and his Canadian roots. –Vancouver International Film Festival "Briskly entertaining and entirely legend-affirming." --Toronto Star “PURE GOLD” –What She Said “Laudatory overview of one of his country's greatest singer-songwriters.” --Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 480556400 | Antimatter [Media Art]: A Most Dangerous Game | 2019-10-16 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-16 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:51 pm | 2019-10-05 4:54 pm | **** **Fifth Metacarpal** Scott Fitzpatrick | 6:00 | Canada | 2018 | W Cdn Premiere “I broke my hand last summer.” A memoir of tenderness hazarded, muted ache and a fibreglass cast. **bearing** Greg Marshall | 2:43 | Canada | 2018 | Cdn Premiere *bearing* composes Google 360° Sphere photographs from Yemen with recorded data from over 327 US military drone attacks between 2002 and 2018. These records were further researched according to their geographic location. Each region of attack was remapped to a planar image and used to create the image sphere. The camera reveals the rotational coordinates and timing of each attack, visualizing the 17-year period into about two and a half minutes. The images were assembled according to time of day and weather and placed within a synchronized spin of yearly revolution. A central mirror-like sphere indicates the severity of each attack, according to its size, and is locked in relation to the camera. The images depict various regions and cities within Yemen, areas of everyday common interest, a kind of geographic snapshot of the country which for the most part does not necessarily depict results of civil war or drone strikes. **The Comic Sans Video** Roger Beebe | 8:22 | USA | 2018 | W Cdn Premiere *The Comic Sans Video* is a “desktop cinema” essay on the ways in which taste is determined by race, class and gender. Provoked by the Twitter response to the Eric Garner “I Can’t Breathe” t-shirt design, the video draws in equal parts on the theoretical writings of Pierre Bourdieu and conversations with two colleagues and my mother to reflect on both the public discourse and my own aesthetic prejudices. **Fucked Up Point Blank** Shayna Connelly | 4:36 | USA | 2019 | W Cdn Premiere Anxiety unseats the narrator in time and place as she tries to rewrite the story in search of a less violent ending. *Fucked Up Point Blank* is a glitched found-footage film about anxiety interfering in storytelling. To unravel the truth, an anxious person struggles to rewrite with set structure, characters and tone. With each attempt to alter the narrative, the potential for violence escalates while the raw materials degrade and actions fragment, stutter or overlap. **Immaculate Concussion** Kathleen Quillian | 9:00 | USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere *Immaculate Concussion* scans the electromagnetic spectrum to look at how different frequencies affect living organisms, from radio broadcasting to radioactive decay, and how they can be used for both beneficial and nefarious purposes. **The Event** Mo Flannery | 5:12 | Australia | 2018 | WC Premiere This is a true story of a woman who shuts down a major freeway from an overpass in Melbourne during a protest against the police state. An autobiographical narration of an extraordinary event from a CCTV control room operator who bears witness to the standoff. **A Most Dangerous Game** Brian Zahm | 16:22 | USA | 2018 | Cdn Premiere A film professor deals with the potential for a school shooting that may or may not be of his own making. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 491686497 | 🏳️🌈 Sex, Sin & 69 Film Screening and Talk | 2019-10-17 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-17 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:57 pm | 2019-10-16 4:57 pm | Join us for a film screening of *Sex, Sin & 69* followed by a discussion of identity and discrimination with Helen Kennedy, Executive Director of Egale Canada and Dr. Aaron Devor, Chair of Transgender Studies at the University of Victoria. This evening program will take place in the presence of the Honourable Janet Austin, OBC Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Sex, Sin & 69 Documentary The Sex, Sin & 69 Documentary is a 80-minute historical, retrospective film about the 1969 legislation to ‘decriminalize’ homosexuality. Told through contemporary voices including queer academics, historians, activists, educators, artists, and community builders, the film attempts to challenge our understanding of queer history by shining a light on widely adopted misconceptions surrounding decriminalization. The perspectives highlighted throughout the film lend it the contemporary relevance required to resonate with a modern audience largely removed from ‘decrim’ and historical queer Canada. In fact, this distance from the factual record of queer Canada provides a critical story driver in the film: calling into question dominant discourses about the significance of decriminalization. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 484709041 | 🍺 Harvest Seasonals | 2019-10-17 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-17 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-09 5:37 pm | Explore the world of BEER with the [**Thirsty Writer**](http://www.thirstywriter.com), Joe Wiebe. Once each month, Joe shares insights into a different style of beer with us. Taste through 8 beers in a friendly, relaxed environment, with a maximum of 14 guests per class. All beer fans welcome! **October : Harvest Seasonals** This seminar will celebrate the harvest season, including fresh hop beers, Oktoberfest-style Märzens, and maybe even a pumpkin-infused brew or two. **$20** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/harvest-seasonals-tickets-62272110559**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/harvest-seasonals-tickets-62272110559) **Why not pick up a SIX PACK OF BEER (Classes)** Everybody loves a six pack - especially when it saves you money! Pick up a Six Pack of our monthly beer classes and save $5 per ticket. That's only $15 for each class. Packs can be purchased [**here**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/six-pack-of-beer-classes-tickets-32604616285), or via email at [wine@vesselliquor.com. ](mailto:wine@vesselliquor.com) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 480557755 | Antimatter [Media Art]: On the Line | 2019-10-17 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-17 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 27, 2019 | 2019-10-27 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191027T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:56 pm | 2019-10-05 5:15 pm | **** **Les petits outils** \[The little tools\] Emmanuel Piton | 10:54 | France | 2018 | Cdn Premiere A foundry, a morning when nothing is started. *Les petits outils* melds the imaginary story of a woman, a coremaker and a world in decay. **Service Industry** Annette Daniels Taylor | 5:43 | USA | 2018 | Cdn Premiere An cinematic poem exploring a Black American story of labour, migration, and the entertainment service industry during the post WW2 era. **Livestock** Derek Jenkins | 11:49 | Canada | 2019 | NA Premiere *Livestock* is a documentary study of one stage in the production of motion picture film. Most of the animals at the Warren Livestock Auction will be sold for industrial meat production. Their bodies will be slaughtered and processed, their bones prepared for rendering into gelatine that might one day suspend silver halide on a strip of acetate. **On the Line** Tina Takemoto | 6:43 | USA | 2018 | Cdn Premiere Inspired by prewar cannery workers in San Diego, *On the Line* offers a queer meditation on the Japanese-American women who cleaned the tuna, worked the assembly line and found same-sex intimacy amid sake and fish guts while the men were off to sea. **The Blessed Assurance** Isabelle Carbonell | 21:32 | USA | 2018 | Cdn Premiere Every winter off the Georgia coast, fishermen reel in jellyfish from the same waters where shrimp once flourished. *The Blessed Assurance* is a sensorial documentary experience, a meditation on livelihood exploring both man and jellyfish in the otherworldly ecosystem found on an American trawl boat. Visceral images and sounds immerse us in a primordial world, decentring the human and even going inside a jellyfish. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 441926436 | Homeless Action Week: Us And Them w/ Director Q&A | 2019-10-17 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-17 | 8:22 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:34 pm | Special Homeless Action Week Screening! Director Krista Loughton will be here for a Q&A! Regular prices. Ten years in the making, this documentary follows one woman as she aims to give the homeless a voice. She never imagined how much they would help her. Each interviewee will open your heart. US AND THEM shatters misconceptions about why people end up on the streets through its compassionate narrative. Krista Loughton lends a familiarity to all that she interviews. Krista's subjects aren't "just homeless." They are not faceless apparitions wandering the streets. These people are the friends and family that we all know in our communities, who need our support. [CLICK HERE FOR TRAILER](http://vimeo.com/175460546) UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 390712980 | Raw Artists Victoria: Eddy Martin Graham | 2019-10-17 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-18 | 1:00 am | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-01 1:17 pm | TICKETS: <https://rawartists.org/eddymartingraham> Hello everyone! I am a Vancouver Island, BC based Visual Artist and i am so excited for you to come witness this spectacular creative magic take place! A RAW showcase is a magical night for all the senses. 50+ different local artists, musicians, body artists, independent talent in visual art, film, fashion & accessories design, performance art, beauty, crafts, tech, and photography, come together to provide an incredible adventure for Victoria's viewing pleasure. It's a fun, exciting, and colorful evening compete with music and dance performances, fashion shows, and intermittent DJ's. RAW art shows are featured in major cities all around the world! Come out to support your local artists, drink, and soak in all the creativity around you! 7pm - 12:00am (Visual art displays, performances, runway, ect... ) 11pm - 1am (Afterparty) Tickets - (direct from me, or the link above) $20 - Advanced $30 - At the door RAW ARTISTS We are not your average art show. We are loud, colorful, creative, and all about our independent artists. We are RAW. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 491679816 | Ethnicity and Conflict in Iraq's Oil City: A History of Kirkuk | 2019-10-17 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-17 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:45 pm | On October 17, Arbella Bet-Shlimon is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Washington will be joining us to give a presentation on ethnicity and conflicts in Iraq's Oil. While also discussing this within the history of Kirkuk. In her research and teaching, Dr. Bet-Shlimon focuses on twentieth-century Iraq and the Persian Gulf region as well as Middle Eastern urban history. Dr. Bet-Shlimon is the author of City of Black Gold: Oil, Ethnicity, and the Making of Modern Kirkuk (Stanford University Press, 2019). <http://uvac.uvic.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 461758659 | Sometimes Always Never | 2019-10-17 | 7:45 pm | 2019-10-17 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:08 am | When a body is discovered that could be his missing son’s, pessimist Alan (Bill Nighy, *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel*) puts the pieces of his life, his family, and the occasional Scrabble board together. From writer Frank Cottrell Boyce (*Doctor Who* (2006)*,* *24 Hour Party People* (2002)). **87% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “*Sometimes Always Never* is a quintessentially British film; a damp slice of seaside village life, often ponderous and offbeat…but curiously endearing” **Toby Woollaston, *New Zealand Herald*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sometimes-always-never-2/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 479487275 | 🎃 Rocky Horror Show Live | 2019-10-17 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-17 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until October 18, 2019 | 2019-10-18 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191018T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:30 am | 2019-10-04 11:35 am | Atomic Vaudeville is back again with the cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show Live. Join us at the Metro Theatre October 17 -November 2, 2019. Costumes encouraged, prop kits available and the Time Warp compulsory. Newly engaged sweethearts Brad and Janet become stranded with a flat tire during a storm - their only ray of light coming from the mansion of mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is tested, they meet a houseful of wild characters. Directed by Atomic Vaudeville's Britt Small, and featuring some of Victoria's best performance and design talent, this show is a high energy cult-classic that has to be experienced. **Opening Night (Oct. 17th) - $22 (+$5 prop bags available)** **Oct. 18th - Nov. 2nd - $37 Regular / $25 Students** **(+$5 prop bags available)** **Tickets and more information:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show)  **Volunteer with Atomic Vaudeville:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 420899882 | Il Trittico | 2019-10-17 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-17 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Every 2 days until October 28, 2019 | 2019-10-28 | FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=2;UNTIL=20191028T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 11:14 am | 2019-08-07 11:14 am | **Music by Giacomo Puccini Libretti by Giuseppe Adami and Giovacchino Forzano** Puccini's classic 1918 collection comprises three distinct works that, when presented together as the composer wished, provide a rare and unforgettable experience. - *Il tabarro* (*The Cloak*): Dark and brooding. A noir thriller of infidelity and murder. - *Suor Angelica* (*Sister Angelica*): Delicate and sweet. A lyric tragedy of loss, suicide, and forgiveness - *Gianni Schicchi*: Bracing and astringent. A wicked black comedy full of devilish chicanery. \*Tickets starting at $29.00 | On sale August 6, 2019 at 10 am <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/il-trittico-2019-royal-theatre> Subscriptions are available through Pacific Opera Victoria, call 250.385.0222 Click [here](https://www.pov.bc.ca/season.html) for more information *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* *\*Ticket prices are subject to change.* |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||
| 480556871 | Antimatter [Media Art]: Labour/Leisure | 2019-10-17 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-17 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 27, 2019 | 2019-10-27 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191027T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:53 pm | 2019-10-05 5:15 pm | **** **Shoot-the-Chutes** Molly Pattison, Andrew Wood | 12:00 | USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere *Shoot-the-Chutes* delves into the pleasures, architecture and labour of an archetypal American theme park. The film flits between fantasy, straight documentation and reconstructed events. **The Five Finger Splash** Robert Hamilton | 8:47 | Canada | 2019 | NA Premiere The viewer is taken into a slow-motion tableau of a recreational dive competition on a luxury cruise ship sailing in the Gulf of Mexico. Capturing meticulous detail of every spectating body, the film is a mesmerizing and absurd portrait of leisure, privilege and human progress. **Morning, Noon, Night; Water, Land and Sky** Mark Street | 17:23 | USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere Archival footage of a scuba exploration of a sunken ship gives way to scenes that explore the working rhythms of the current Brooklyn Navy Yard as well as conjuring and imagining ghosts of past technologies and characters. The film summons both the immediacy of the here and now and the persistence of history: a moving palimpsest that forces fragments of the past to mingle with the sights and sounds of the present unfolding. Viewers dive under the surface of water, watch earth being moved, see wisps of smoke in the sky. Hand processed 16mm film, stills, found footage and digital video are collaged and mixed to create a shimmering document of physical work. People, machines, boats, ropes and birds share a workspace surrounded by water. **How to Breathe in Kern County** Chris Filippone | 8:48 | USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere As the work day grinds to a halt, a gathering of street racers makes way for the backroads of Bakersfield to find catharsis. **Labour/Leisure** Ryan Ermacora, Jessica Johnson | 19:00 | Canada | 2019 | Vic Premiere A place of rest, a place of leisure, the valley of Okanagan in southwest Canada welcomes tourists and their appetite for holiday-making. Moving from a wide-angle shot of an impeccable golf course to another showing a lavish villa overlooking plantations, the film switches focus to visit and shed light on a more bitter reality. Beneath the bourgeois serenity of the villas, in the fields, an immigrant population from the global South is at work. The camera moves closer and reveals the flip side of the picture, starkly observing a well-established system in which the thankless tasks are always given to those welcomed in the shadows. The farm workers, used to moving around, are at work behind the sorting lines, picking, scanning, keeping busy. What is being repeated is not simply their gestures but the pattern of a whole world. Structural racism holds firm. The gesture is clear: *Labour/Leisure,* the grating resonance lingers as an echo. The frontier between the two notions will not disappear. This territory is not the same for all. It offers a broad and sumptuous framing to some, and a tighter and more oppressive one to others. From the villa overlooking the plantations, privileges are constantly expanding. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 441926437 | Homeless Action Week: Us And Them w/ Director Q&A | 2019-10-17 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-17 | 10:22 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:34 pm | Special Homeless Action Week Screening! Director Krista Loughton will be here for a Q&A! Regular prices. Ten years in the making, this documentary follows one woman as she aims to give the homeless a voice. She never imagined how much they would help her. Each interviewee will open your heart. US AND THEM shatters misconceptions about why people end up on the streets through its compassionate narrative. Krista Loughton lends a familiarity to all that she interviews. Krista's subjects aren't "just homeless." They are not faceless apparitions wandering the streets. These people are the friends and family that we all know in our communities, who need our support. [CLICK HERE FOR TRAILER](http://vimeo.com/175460546) UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 472992412 | Full Moon Blacklight Party - Season 5 | Episode 2 | 2019-10-17 | 10:00 pm | 2019-10-18 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-28 2:26 pm | Upstairs Cabaret present FULL MOON BLACKLIGHT PARTY SEASON 5 - Episode 2 Thursday, October 17th. Doors: 10:00 PM - ladies get free entry until 10:30pm DJ Performance from: Chet Flanagan ♥ Black lights, body paint, bucket specials, giveaways, dance moves, and you. $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/full-moon-blacklight-party-season-5-episode-2-tickets-74493160047> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926438 | Luce | 2019-10-18 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-18 | 4:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:35 pm | The title character is an Eritrean former child soldier, adopted by white parents (Naomi Watts and Tim Roth) and raised in Arlington. In the 10 years since he left Africa, Luce (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) has thrived to an almost astonishing degree: He’s captain of the high school track team, a brilliant student, and class valedictorian. Conflict is introduced when Luce’s history teacher, (Octavia Spencer) receives an assignment back from him arguing that violent insurrection is sometimes justified in the name of social and political progress. This sets up a series of clashes between Harriet, Luce, Luce’s parents and the principal, each of whom approaches the problem with a different degree of suspicion, rationalization and/or thinly veiled hostility—The Washington Post “A truth-seeking exploration of race and gender in America.” --The Globe and Mail “Luce doesn’t have the answers but it’ll force many of us to be asking more of the right questions.” –The Guardian “It’s some kind of miracle to find a film as seriously ambitious, scrappy and suspenseful as Luce.” –Rolling Stone UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 480561186 | Antimatter [Media Art]: Media Salon | 2019-10-18 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-18 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:59 pm | 2019-10-05 5:02 pm | **** Media Salon is an open forum for information exchange, critical discourse and social interaction. Join visiting and local media artists for informal discussions and refreshments in a casual environment. <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 461758724 | Before You Know It | 2019-10-18 | 4:00 pm | 2019-10-18 | 5:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 20, 2019 | 2019-10-20 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191020T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:09 am | 2019-09-18 9:10 am | It’s 1993, and Rachel (Hannah Pearl Utt) and Celia discover their mother (Judith Light), a woman previously believed to be dead, is alive and well living life as a soap opera star in New York City. “Wise, witty, and richly specific in its evocation of a family limping along…” **Ella Tayor, NPR** “*Before You Know It* shifts seamlessly from quirky to sad to mysterious to wacky to surreal within just the space of a few days, so much so that you’d never know it’s director Hannah Pearl Utt’s feature filmmaking debut.” **Christy Lemire, RogerEbert.com** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sometimes-always-never-2/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/before-you-know-it/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 480547974 | The Big Night - Zambri's 20th Anniversary Dinner | 2019-10-18 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-18 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:33 pm | October 18th marks our 20th Anniversary so we are celebrating in style! To help us ring in this momentous birthday we have invited back some very talented friends. Join us for a special 4-course menu created by our friend and one of our first chefs, Chef Derek Dammann of Maison Publique with wine pairings by Sommelier Frances Von Aesch. Derek Dammann joined our kitchen in 2000, the second year we were open and cooked alongside Peter until 2003. He has since gone on to open the wildly popular [Restaurant Maison Publique](https://www.facebook.com/maisonpubliquemtl/) in Montreal as well as written the popular cookbook True North. We are more than excited to welcome our longtime friend back to cook alongside Peter once more with beautiful wine pairings from the talented Frances Von Aesch who also worked with us during that time. Event Details: Friday, October 18th, from 5pm to 11pm Set 4 Course Menu for $80 per person, $120 With Wine Pairings Reservations are necessary <https://www.zambris.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($51-$100), Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 483738928 | Fairfield Gonzalez Community Dinner | 2019-10-18 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-18 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-08 8:40 pm | Join us for our the return of our Community Dinner series on Friday Oct. 18th from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Garry Oak Room located at 1335 Thurlow Rd. Get to know people in the community while enjoying a delicious meal. Enjoy a conversation while satisfying your taste buds! And bring the little ones, as we will have a children's craft space. Please register to reserve your spot; we have space for 50 guests! Donations will be accepted this year with a suggested donation of $5.00 per person and $10.00 for a family. Due to dietary sensitivities we will be offering gluten, dairy, and meat free options. We hope to see you there! Please email event@fairfieldcommunity.ca if you have any questions. The Community Dinner series is made possible by the City of Victoria. <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-dinners-are-back-tickets-75887990021> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 471035631 | 🎃 WolfCop + Another WolfCop w/ Director Q&A | 2019-10-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-18 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-26 7:12 pm | **CineVic presents... A Double-Bill Horror-Comedy Screening Event!** **WolfCop** 2014, 1h19m It's not unusual for alcoholic cop Lou Garou to black out and wake up in unfamiliar surroundings, but lately things have taken a strange turn. Crime scenes seem oddly familiar. Lou's senses are heightened. And when the full moon comes out, he's a badge-wearing rage-fueled werewolf. **Another WolfCop** 2017, 1h22m WolfCop springs into action when an eccentric businessman with evil intentions seduces Woodhaven’s residents with a new brewery and hockey team, in this outrageous sequel. ***\* Each film followed by short Q&A with Writer/Director Lowell Dean in attendance \****  WolfCop was the first project chosen for the CineCoup Film Accelerator program, and was named "movie of the year" in 2014 by the National Post. The film quickly achieved cult status, and its sequel Another WolfCop was released in 2017. CineVic is pleased to present the Vancouver Island premiere of these two back-to-back B-movies from the Canadian prairies! **Friday 18 October 2019** **The Vic Theatre - 808 Douglas Street** **WolfCop - 7pm** **Another WolfCop - 9pm** **$15 Advance tickets on Eventbrite** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wolfcop-another-wolfcop-tickets-72893615767>** ***\* Limited number of $10 earlybird tickets available now! \**** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926439 | Luce | 2019-10-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-18 | 8:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:36 pm | The title character is an Eritrean former child soldier, adopted by white parents (Naomi Watts and Tim Roth) and raised in Arlington. In the 10 years since he left Africa, Luce (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) has thrived to an almost astonishing degree: He’s captain of the high school track team, a brilliant student, and class valedictorian. Conflict is introduced when Luce’s history teacher, (Octavia Spencer) receives an assignment back from him arguing that violent insurrection is sometimes justified in the name of social and political progress. This sets up a series of clashes between Harriet, Luce, Luce’s parents and the principal, each of whom approaches the problem with a different degree of suspicion, rationalization and/or thinly veiled hostility—The Washington Post “A truth-seeking exploration of race and gender in America.” --The Globe and Mail “Luce doesn’t have the answers but it’ll force many of us to be asking more of the right questions.” –The Guardian “It’s some kind of miracle to find a film as seriously ambitious, scrappy and suspenseful as Luce.” –Rolling Stone UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 461176960 | Bump n' Grind House October Newbie Show! | 2019-10-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-18 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-17 9:07 pm | **Join us for a night to celebrate all that is NEW!! New performers, new acts, you never know what you'll see at a NEWBIE show!** The Bump n' Grind House is hosting a night to celebrate the NEW! New performers, new acts, you never know quite what you are going to see at ta Newbie Show! Grab your tickets to this fun event! Performer Line Up coming soon! Hosted by Florence Fatale and Pacifica Blu $15-$20 DOORS 7PM Show 8PM This is a 19+ event <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-newbie-show-tickets-73176664373> At The Bump n' Grind House there is zero tolerance for any type of body shaming, homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs. There is a continuous handrail up the stairwell. There is also a freight elevator around the back of the building but it is not operable at the moment. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender-neutral, accessible washroom. Please contact The Bump n' Grind House if you have any concerns or questions at thebumpngrindhouse(at)gmail.com |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 440934185 | 🎃🎈 Ghost Hunting | 2019-10-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-18 | 9:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-08-29 7:23 pm | 2019-08-29 7:26 pm | Bring your friends and get ready to experience the thrill of authentic paranormal investigation. This is no joke, folks. $20/person <http://rogerssociety.org/community-programs/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 480558908 | Antimatter [Media Art]: Goodbye Fantasy | 2019-10-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-18 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:58 pm | **** **BOOKANIMA: Dance** Shon Kim | 7:31 | Republic of Korea | 2018 | Cdn Premiere A dynamic locomotive experiment in the shape of a film, *BOOKANIMA: Dance* is the third instalment of Kim’s recent films using illustrations from vintage books as source materials for his ebullient chronographic animations paying homage to Edward Muybridge and Entienne Jules-Marey. **Never Never Land** Michael Fleming | 9:15 | Netherlands | 2018 | W Cdn Premiere *Never Never Land* dissects our obsession with physical perfection and desire for control. Chance is replaced by choice and a belief in infinite possibility through engineering our lives and bodies as the ultimate DIY project in search of Homo Perfectus. **Love Starved: More Than Fat** Allison Stevens | 12:39 | Canada | 2018 | W Cdn Premiere A woman explores her personal history through journals, artwork and family photos to overcome her shame about her body. When her childhood medical records reveal that she was obese at three years old, she questions when being fat became a choice. As she reflects on the negative messages that have been imprinted upon her body, she must confront her core insecurities. **Aural Fixation** Svava Tergesen | 3:03 | Canada | 2019 | W Cdn Premiere The voice has the power to construct identity and give form to our experiences. But what happens when communication falls apart, becomes bewitched and signals get crossed? **La Pute Arabe** Drew Lint | 7:00 | Canada/France/Germany | 2018 | NA Premiere A video exploration of the essay “La Pute Arabe” by Ashkan Sepahvand, written about his sexual experiences as a Persian American man in Paris. Sepahvand writes about the continued impact of colonial power structures on the perception of “the Arab” within French culture and how gay pornography shot in the Banlieue of Paris has reinforced that class divide. *La Pute Arabe* aims to provide a sensory experience, locating the viewer in settings that conjure Citebeur pornography and immersing them in a world of constructed images of “the Arab,” as seen through the gay European gaze. **Goodbye Fantasy** Amber Bemak, Nadia Granados | 15:00 | Mexico/Colombia/USA | 2018 | Cdn Premiere *Goodbye Fantasy* is about two bodies in relation to one another as they let go of multiple cinematic universes they occupy together. Transforming from a fantasy body to a dreaming body to a dying body, they enact different constellations of social and political power as they relate to each other within the tight construct of the frame. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 479489592 | 🎃 Rocky Horror Show Live | 2019-10-18 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-18 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 1, 2019 | 2019-11-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191101T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:32 am | 2019-10-04 11:40 am | Atomic Vaudeville is back again with the cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show Live. Join us at the Metro Theatre October 17 -November 2, 2019. Costumes encouraged, prop kits available and the Time Warp compulsory. Newly engaged sweethearts Brad and Janet become stranded with a flat tire during a storm - their only ray of light coming from the mansion of mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is tested, they meet a houseful of wild characters. Directed by Atomic Vaudeville's Britt Small, and featuring some of Victoria's best performance and design talent, this show is a high energy cult-classic that has to be experienced. **Opening Night (Oct. 17th) - $22 (+$5 prop bags available)** **Oct. 18th - Nov. 2nd - $37 Regular / $25 Students** **(+$5 prop bags available)** **Tickets and more information:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show)  **Volunteer with Atomic Vaudeville:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 480560897 | Antimatter [Media Art]: You Were an Amazement | 2019-10-18 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-18 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:59 pm | **** **The Passion of Andrew Grande** Peter Franco | 9:53 | USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere A video adaptation of Greg Hewett’s documentary poem “The Passion of Andrew Grande.” The poem—an assemblage of verse with text and imagery pulled from online chat rooms, comment sections of porn websites, and YouTube videos—is an ode, a letter, an elegy for an adult film actor. Grande tragically died in an altercation with police, an act which was, like much of his life, caught on camera and lives on in forgotten reaches of the internet. **Evelyn** Nina Yuen | 6:00 | USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere In *Evelyn,* Yuen performs a gender reversal on a masculine tradition to explore the radical potential of fragility and round shapes with soft edges. **Pirate Boys** Pol Merchan | 13:10 | Germany | 2018 | WC Premiere Kathy Acker’s writing, and a seminal portrait of her taken by intersex photographer Del LaGrace Volcano, provide a lens through which to explore trans subjectivity and the queering of cinema. Pol Merchan’s hybrid doc fluidly moves from the documentation of the punk era to a more performative exploration of gender. – Eileen Arandiga (Hot Docs) **You Were an Amazement on the Day You Were Born** Cooper Battersby, Emily Vey Duke | 33:00 | Canada/USA | 2019 | W Cdn Premiere *You Were an Amazement on the Day You Were Born* follows a woman through a life characterized by damage and loss, but in which she finds humour, love and joy. With a score that follows the span of Lenore’s life, from her birth in the early 70s to her death in the 2040s, the film takes us from moments of harrowing loss to those of poignancy and dark humour. Her life is told through voice-over, narrated by performers who range in age from nine to sixty-nine, and is beautifully illustrated with images of animals (including humans), insects and landscapes. “*You Were an Amazement...* conveys how the human animal’s ineluctable death drive can be the source of both profound comedy and tragic cruelty. In the many stories relayed across this short but voluble film, viewers are invited into an intimate identification with the experiences of marginalized others.” – Eli Horwatt Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 441926440 | Luce | 2019-10-18 | 9:10 pm | 2019-10-18 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:36 pm | The title character is an Eritrean former child soldier, adopted by white parents (Naomi Watts and Tim Roth) and raised in Arlington. In the 10 years since he left Africa, Luce (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) has thrived to an almost astonishing degree: He’s captain of the high school track team, a brilliant student, and class valedictorian. Conflict is introduced when Luce’s history teacher, (Octavia Spencer) receives an assignment back from him arguing that violent insurrection is sometimes justified in the name of social and political progress. This sets up a series of clashes between Harriet, Luce, Luce’s parents and the principal, each of whom approaches the problem with a different degree of suspicion, rationalization and/or thinly veiled hostility—The Washington Post “A truth-seeking exploration of race and gender in America.” --The Globe and Mail “Luce doesn’t have the answers but it’ll force many of us to be asking more of the right questions.” –The Guardian “It’s some kind of miracle to find a film as seriously ambitious, scrappy and suspenseful as Luce.” –Rolling Stone UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 479448984 | Bus Tour - Sacred Cedar: History, Art & the Land | 2019-10-19 | 9:15 am | 2019-10-19 | 2:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 10:38 am | Land-based Workshop with Sarah Jim & Tiffany Joseph Sat. Oct. 19, 2019 | 9:15am - 2:30pm - \*return time is approximate **REQUIRES REGISTRATION** To register, please email <legacy@uvic.ca> - \*Space is limited **COST** - $20 Students / $30 General Public / UVic Staff & Faculty - \*Please bring cash \*\*\***Please arrive at 9:15** at Legacy Art Gallery Downtown, 630 Yates Street. Curator Lorilee Wastasecoot will give a short introduction and tour of the exhibition *[We Carry Our Ancestors: Cedar, Baskets, and Our Relationships to the Land](http://uvac.uvic.ca).* \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **10 am** - The bus will travel from Legacy Art Gallery Downtown to Todd Inlet or SṈIDȻEȽ to support the SṈIDȻEȽ Resiliency Project by contributing to the land restoration and cultural revitalization work of Tiffany Joseph and Sarah Jim. We will gather and spend time on the land to talk about how XPȺ, which is SENĆOŦEN for cedar, is sacred and has been central to the way of life to the W̱SÁNEĆ people. Our co-hosts, Sarah Jim and Tiffany Joseph will talk about the significance of cedar through history, art, and contemporary relationships with cedar and explore the restoration strategies they contemplate in their work at SṈIDȻEȽ. **Tiffany Joseph** is of ancestry is of Sḵx̱wu7mesh (Fresh Water people) and W̱SÁNEĆ (Saltwater people, Emerging people) peoples and she is a SENĆOŦEN Language & Culture Revitalization apprentice. **Sarah Jim** is an emerging artist from Southern Vancouver Island. Her ancestry is mixed but her roots are in Tseycum First Nation on the Saanich Peninsula. \*\*\*Please dress for the weather. We will be working outside so please be prepared for some physical activity with proper footwear, rain jacket and water bottle. \*\*\*We will have lunch together on the land so please bring yourself a bagged lunch and any snacks that you may need. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 363048289 | Repair Café Fairfield | 2019-10-19 | 10:00 am | 2019-10-19 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Read-only | 2019-05-28 6:38 pm | Repair Café Fairfield is a neighbourhood initiative that promotes repair as an alternative to tossing things out. Residents of Fairfield and surrounding areas can bring their broken items to fix them on the spot with the help of voluntary repairers. Check out all the stuff you can get fixed! - Small appliances (e.g. toaster, lamp, iron, blender, vacuum…) - Electronics (e.g. handheld games, keyboards, cellphones, headphones…) - Dull knives – sharpened! - Clothing (e.g. rips, holes, hem needed) - Ceramics (e.g. broken dish) - Bicycles - Hearing aids - Furniture (e.g. wobbly chair) Repair Cafe Fairfield in the News! <http://www.vicnews.com/community/389617551.html> Get Involved Repair Café Fairfield could use more handy volunteers in the area. Help out day of, or behind the scenes…. - be a fixer - posting guide signs on the day of the event - posting and following up with online ads - answering online/email questions - a runner to pick up supplies during the event - organizers. Join us! To get involved email [](mailto:repaircafefairfield@gmail.com)<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank">repaircafefairfield@gmail.com</a> More information: <https://fairfieldcommunity.ca/repair-cafe/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 356343728 | Free Workshop: Advanced Composting | 2019-10-19 | 10:00 am | 2019-10-19 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-18 9:37 pm | Advanced Composting aims to broaden the scope of participants’ knowledge of composting methods. Topics covered will include dynamic accumulators and hot composting, compost tea, in-situ composting methods and humanure. *\*If you are new to composting, we suggest you take one of our Composting Basics workshops before taking Advanced Composting.* The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. *Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more [on our website.](https://www.compost.bc.ca/)* *Free attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD* *<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-workshop-advanced-composting-tickets-55451565124>* |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 462862170 | 🎈 Make It an Indigo Weekend: Open House (Ages 4+) | 2019-10-19 | 10:50 am | 2019-10-19 | 1:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-19 8:32 am | 2019-09-19 8:33 am | Attention toy lovers! Join us for awesome toy demos from the brands you love! Unplug with us, test your skills and make your own fun! This event is perfect for children aged 4+. \*Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Register here: <https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/26422/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 425938095 | 🧶 Island Knits Fall Fibre Market | 2019-10-19 | 11:00 am | 2019-10-19 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 2:58 pm | 2019-10-05 4:30 pm | The [Island Knits](https://www.facebook.com/islandknitsca/?eid=ARBRLNzJZ5XLmDQVAJH8bqPh6b-rd2WEibGqZLpuMfve-FXGp1xXbW6nihUZVBzkNYPx_oaOo4HOFQde) Fall Fibre Market will be on Saturday October 19th, from 11 am – 3 pm. Yarn and fibre arts seekers from far and wide, join us for the finest yarnie goodness Victoria has to offer, and mingle with the creative dyers, potters and makers whose tables will be heaped with amazing wares, gifts and treasures for you to peruse. Mark your calendars. As always we will be celebrating our fibre love with demonstration spinners and door prizes for our amazingly supportive community! Join us on traditional Coast Salish territory for a free market of local talent and enjoy a fibrey celebration of yarn, art and the creative spirit within us all! <https://victoriapublicmarket.com/event/island-knits-fall-fibre-market/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 475293336 | Cooking Class: Creamy Keto Chicken Bowl with Cauliflower Rice and Kale | 2019-10-19 | 12:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-30 4:06 pm | Are you new to Keto, or have someone in your life who is Keto and you're unsure to cook for them? Then this class is for you! Learn how to make a delicious keto dinner, all from scratch! Mike Haddow, of Goodlife Fitness, will spend an hour teaching you how to create a Creamy Keto Chicken Bowl with Cauliflower Rice and Kale. Each participant will be given a portion to eat at the end of class. $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cooking-class-creamy-keto-chicken-bowl-with-cauliflower-rice-and-kale-tickets-74748973191> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 448704368 | 🛐 Moon Magick Astrology Conference | 2019-10-19 | 12:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Daily until October 21, 2019 | 2019-10-21 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191021T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 10:37 am | Discover your unique potential for genius, manifestation, relationships, self-love, overcoming obstacles and healing. A weekend for learning and connection with expert Astrologers Jaliessa Sipress, Maeanna Welti and Iris Meredith Bell. The intention for this conference is to provide an inclusive setting that is queer friendly, with all experience levels welcome! Whether you are just starting to explore Astrology or have in-depth knowledge, this two day workshop series is designed for all levels to connect and learn. Each day will have a series of three workshops, each guided by a different Astrologer with a different theme. Tickets are available for purchase for $75 individual days or $145 both days. <https://moonmagickconference.ca/tickets> Workshops include: ~ Astrology & Manifestation: The Dos and Don’ts of Manifestation, According to Your Sign (Jaliessa Sipress) ~ Finding the Genius in Your Natal Chart: Why every placement is potentially brilliant (Maeanna Welti) ~ Squares, Crosses and What they Teach, Creating conversations within your chart (Iris Meredith Bell) ~ The Beauty Beneath: Working with the power of Pluto (Maeanna Welti) ~ Your Moon is the Method to your Magic: Using the Moon’s placement for manifestation (Iris Meredith Bell) ~ The Astrology of Love and Self-Love: A Modern Perspective: A new take on “compatibility” and how Astrology impacts our relationships (Jaliessa Sipress) Tickets and more information available here: [www.moonmagickconference.ca](http://www.moonmagickconference.ca/) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |||
| 455933754 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: The Goonies | 2019-10-19 | 12:30 pm | 2019-10-19 | 2:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 21, 2019 | 2019-10-20 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191021T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-12 9:27 pm | 2019-09-12 9:28 pm | USA, 1985, 114 minutes, PG -- may frighten young children; Age 10+ A group of misfit kids search for buried treasure in a subterranean cavern. “’The Goonies’ has every imaginable funhouse flourish. It has crooks, bats, cobwebs, skeletons, a lovable monster, an underground grotto and a treasure hidden by some of the most considerate, clue-loving pirates who ever lived.” –The New York Times MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 453586402 | Huntington Society of Canada Community Education Forum | 2019-10-19 | 1:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-10 7:40 pm | 2019-09-10 7:40 pm | ## **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/huntington-society-of-canada-community-education-forums-registration-54934158547>*****[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/huntington-society-of-canada-community-education-forums-registration-54934158547)*** ## ***Hearts Full of** **Hope*** For the first time since the disease was identified by Dr. George Huntington in 1872, there is hope for treatments that target the root cause of HD, providing the HD Community with "hearts full of hope". Join us at sites across Canada throughout the year as we learn about the latest in research, and caring for someone with HD. Presentations include: *Research Update: Dr. Ed Wild, MRCP, PhD* *Clinical Trials and Managing Expectations: Dr. Michael Hayden, MB, ChB, PhD, FRCP(C), FRSC* *Local Programming Determined by Site. Visit [www.huntingtonsociety.ca/cef](http://www.huntingtonsociety.ca/cef) for information* ## **Thank you to our Sponsors for making these Forums possible:** ** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 441926441 | Luce | 2019-10-19 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 4:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:36 pm | The title character is an Eritrean former child soldier, adopted by white parents (Naomi Watts and Tim Roth) and raised in Arlington. In the 10 years since he left Africa, Luce (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) has thrived to an almost astonishing degree: He’s captain of the high school track team, a brilliant student, and class valedictorian. Conflict is introduced when Luce’s history teacher, (Octavia Spencer) receives an assignment back from him arguing that violent insurrection is sometimes justified in the name of social and political progress. This sets up a series of clashes between Harriet, Luce, Luce’s parents and the principal, each of whom approaches the problem with a different degree of suspicion, rationalization and/or thinly veiled hostility—The Washington Post “A truth-seeking exploration of race and gender in America.” --The Globe and Mail “Luce doesn’t have the answers but it’ll force many of us to be asking more of the right questions.” –The Guardian “It’s some kind of miracle to find a film as seriously ambitious, scrappy and suspenseful as Luce.” –Rolling Stone UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 480561513 | Antimatter [Media Art]: Remixing Latinx Cinema & Storytelling for the Indigenous Post-Apocalypse | 2019-10-19 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 4:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:02 pm | 2019-10-05 5:05 pm | **** *TechnoTihuacan* performers Rob Fatal and Bianca Oblivion present an artists talk/Q&A on utilizing unconventional filmmaking technology and hybrid styles of digital and sonic storytelling to express the integrated, ever-evolving story of the Latinx community and specifically indigenous storytelling in the indigenous post-apocalypse. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 480542770 | 🍺 Cook St. Liquor Tap Takeover | 2019-10-19 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-20 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:23 pm | When you're having a pint and wondering "who knows great breweries?", and it pops into your mind, "why of course, Cook St. Liquor". Beer minds came together and out came a great idea, a Tap Takeover curated by one of Victoria's finest liquor stores. Breweries to be announced leading up to the event and through the knowledgable staff at Cook St. Liquor. <https://www.smithspub.com/beer/cook-st-liquor-taptakeover-oct19/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 414487532 | Art of the Cocktail | 2019-10-19 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Administrator | 2019-07-30 12:02 pm | *Oooh La La! A night in Paris.* ### Art of the Cocktail is the biggest cocktail party on the island and we’re heading to Gay Paree. • Over 900 attendees • 40 + exhibitors • 60 + spirits • Exclusive VIP access available • Cocktail Up Close Prepare your most effortlessly chic ensemble and make your way to **Crystal Garden** for an evening of sophistication and fun. This year, the **Best Dressed** at the Grand Tasting will **win** **4 tickets** to another exclusive event where you can meet real Hollywood stars: the **Opening Film & Gala of the 26th Victoria Film Festival** taking place on February 7, 2020. **$70-$95** **Tickets on Sale August 1:** [**https://artofthecocktail.ca/**](https://artofthecocktail.ca/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/art-of-the-cocktail/> VIP Grand Tasting starting at 5:00pm General Grand Tasting starting at 6:00 – 8:30pm **The Grand Tasting** Ooh La La! A night in Paris will strike the perfect note for the 2019 Art of the Cocktail theme. Get a chance to sample drinks from the selection of exhibitors present. **Cocktails Up Close** Guided tastings and hands-on opportunities to learn the tricks of making the best cocktails at home. A great experience to be had with some of BC’s best bartenders. |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 477231141 | 🎃🏳️🌈 The Riot Grrrls Revue presents: A Campy & Queer Funeral Show | 2019-10-19 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 7:47 am | 2019-10-02 7:49 am |  The Riot Grrrls Revue is inviting you to attend our immersive dinner theatre event "A Campy & Queer Funeral Show!" This show is creepy, kinky, comedic queer theatre at its' finest. The event is a sequel to the wedding show we had in May. People who buy tickets will be attending as "guests" but no audience participation is required. However, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DRESS UP LIKE YOU ARE ATTENDING A CAMPY FUNERAL!!! Vegan dinner available for purchase - provided by Bunny's Catering. We invite people of all genders and sexualities and from all walks of life to join us and connect with us - bring your parent(s), bring your partner(s), come alone. Come be part of the supportive and loving feminist energy that we all need! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Emcee: Henrietta Dubét Special Guest: Kaelyn Schmitt from IGNIO CIRCUS COMPANY CHARACTERS: Aush Struck Devaiya Eddi Licious Fraea The Banshee Jack Widow Nicki Ninetales the Cellist Persi Flage Robin Wood Sinful DeVille Stevie O'Brian Stray Molotov Vanny von Baron Vivian Vanderpuss \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Doors at 6:00pm, show starts at 7:00pm. Ends at 9:00/9:15pm \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-riot-grrrls-revue-presents-a-campy-queer-funeral-show-tickets-74498738733> Doubtful there will be tickets left at the door, so get them in advance friends! Really want to come, but truly can't afford it? Message us about a work-trade or donated ticket. There are lots of options! \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Ticket Options: 1\. Regular seated tickets - $22 2\. Table with chairs for 4 people - $120 ($30 per person) 3\. Financially assisted tickets - pay what you can; please email us \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Content warning: Our shows in general explore heavy topics like misogyny and rape culture. This isn't one of our heavy shows per se, but we empower people to take care of themselves by not attending if they feel like it will be too much or if they are easily offended. We acknowledge with great respect the Lkwungen-speaking peoples on whose traditional territory this event is being held, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Accessibility: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> We hire an ASL interpreter for all our shows. We encourage people to avoid wearing/using scented products, including essential oils or other natural scents, however we cannot guarantee that the venue will be scent-free. Hot food, non-alcoholic options, and beer/cider available for purchase (cash or credit card, ATM also available). Free tap water available. Need a sober buddy? Email us! Need a free meal ticket? Email us! Gender neutral bathrooms. Priority seating available for those who need it. FAQs I heard this is your last show - is that true? Well... we don't have any shows planned after this one, so it's probably the last one for at least a while. Our beloved Socrates is opening up a gay pub downtown ("The Vicious Poodle" - so exciting!) so our focus will be on that for a while. Whyyy would you host an event at the VEC - they have a long flight of stairs?!?!? There are a lot of different barriers to accessibility, and finances are a MAJOR one for us. Because we want to continue to offer an unlimited number of financially assisted tickets and pay our performers properly, pay an ASL interpreter, pay our Consent Captain, buy local, etc. - we have to utilize venues that are financially feasible for us otherwise we simply can't afford to put on more shows. The VEC is very supportive of the arts, and offers a very generous discounted rate. Plus they are an amazing team to work with, and a non-profit who is trying their very best. The VEC is working hard fundraising to have a new elevator installed, and we are hoping it's up and running by the time our show happens. <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? 19+ event, ID required at the door. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Reach out to us via email: riotgrrrlsburlesquerevue@gmail.com What's the refund policy? No refunds unfortunately. You're more than welcome to sell your ticket though! They will just have to let the door person know the name the ticket was originally purchased under. |
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| 457866983 | 🍺 Oktoberfest 2019 | 2019-10-19 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-14 9:04 pm | This festival celebrates all the favourite traditions of Munich and Bavaria, Germany, including beer, music, food and community! Your ticket includes a beer from Hoyne Brewing Company, a traditional Bavarian meal, and both traditional and modern live music. To purchase a ticket call us at 250.370.9101 or visit our website to purchase online. $25 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/oktoberfest-tickets-66834075519>  |
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| 448103608 | 🎈 Night at the Museum - Maya | 2019-10-19 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-20 | 9:00 am | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 9:45 pm | During our next family Night at the Museum, you will travel back to the rain forests at the heart of the Maya culture, inspired by the *Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises* exhibition. Come spend the night as an archaeologist, take part in hands-on activities, watch a late night movie, listen to an even later night bedtime story, and sleep among the objects and belongings of a fascinating culture with a rich and powerful history. This mysterious and fun-filled night will be your most memorable museum visits ever. And yes—it will also gear you up for Halloween! $80 per person, 10% member discount <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108902/night-museum-maya> |
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| 479448419 | 🍺 Oktoberfest Stein and Dine | 2019-10-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 10:36 am | **Victoria's 5th Annual Oktoberfest Event** **** It's time to dig out your Lederhosen! What to expect? Lots of laughs! live entertainment, games, Germanic inspired dishes provided by Roast and a fantastic selection of BC craft beer, cider, wine and craft cocktails by Sean Boysen to wet your appetite. **Restriction: 19+ Event. 2 pieces of ID required** **$49.75** **Each Ticket grants:** -one (1) branded 12oz stein -two (2) drink tickets (12oz serving) -two (2) food tickets **Entertainment:** Live accordion player, Oktoberfest dancers, lederhosen contest, beard and braid contest, beer pong, giant Roast jenga, prize wheel & more! **Food:** In the tradition of the classic Oktoberfest style, Roast Meat & Sandwich Shop will be preparing popular Germanic favourites to make Stein and Dine 209 an event to remember! (Additional food tickets for purchase $5.25 each). **The Beverages** Stein and Dine will offer a fantastic selection of BC craft beer to wet the appetite, from Germanic staples to classic West Coast styles. Plus cider, wine and Craft Cocktails by Sean Boysen. **<https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/b7jmcn532>** |
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| 480550419 | Themed Trivia Night: Star Trek TNG Edition at Paparazzi Nightclub | 2019-10-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:40 pm | Got Pop? Concerts & The Queens presents: Themed Trivia Night: STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION Edition! “Got Pop?: the final frontier. These are the voyages of our Themed Trivias. Its continuing mission: to craft fun & exciting questions. To seek out trekkies and trekkers and show them a great time. And for you to boldly answer what no one has answered before." Themed Trivia Night: Star Trek The Next Generation Edition is coming to Victoria for the very first time! Come with a team of up to 6 people or even try it solo. We will have three rounds of trivia from one of the most popular shows in the history of television! Questions will range from easy to extremely tough for those who think they know it all. Lots of cool prizes to be won! at Paparazzi Nightclub 642 Johnson St., Victoria BC Saturday October 19th 2019 Doors: 6pm, Starts at 7pm Tickets are only $10 + s/c in advance, $15 at the door. On sale now at Paparazzi Nightclub or online at [myshowpass.com.](https://www.showpass.com/themed-trivia-night-star-trek-tng-edition-at-papar/) Event is 19+ please bring 2 pieces of I.D. In concert with Lucid, V.I. Sound, Harbour City Fitness & Tanning, Desire Tattoo |
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| 474003768 | 🎃 Shock Therapy - short indie horror films | 2019-10-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-29 3:15 pm | 2019-09-29 3:16 pm | **CineVic presents: Shock Therapy** **After an incredibly successful debut in 2018, we're back for another round of fun in 2019! Our programming team has selected this year's best genre-mashing and mind-bending short films, with a focus on the smart, creative, moody, and psychological. We are pleased to bring 16 films to Vancouver Island in two programs from all around the world!** **Saturday October 19th, 2019** **The Vic Theatre** **7pm & 9pm** **$10-$15** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/shock-therapy-short-indie-horror-films-tickets-74581269585>** **Full program and film descriptions at** [**cinevic.ca**](http://www.cinevic.ca) \- - - SCREENING ONE - 7pm *Through a glass darkly* - First BIte (Vancouver, Canada) - Dillon (London, UK) - Cut Off (Sydney, Australia) - Hot Anger (Winnipeg, Canada) - Guest House (Dublin, Ireland) - Litla Hraun / Little Rock (Snæfellsjökull, Iceland) - Blossom (Paris, France) - Non è vero / It is not true (Kyiv, Ukraine) - Lay Them Straight (Toronto, Canada) SCREENING TWO - 9pm *How do we know the things we know are real, and what is real anyway* - Noche de Suerte / A Stroke of Luck (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Chateau Sauvignon: terroir (Brooklyn, USA) - Twig (Sydney, Australia) - A Triste Figura / A Sad Figure (Salvador, Brazil) - Souvenir (Valencia, Spain) - Noctámbulos / Night Owls (Canary Islands, Spain) - Giltrude's Dwelling (Victoria, Canada)   |
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| 441926442 | Luce | 2019-10-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 8:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:36 pm | The title character is an Eritrean former child soldier, adopted by white parents (Naomi Watts and Tim Roth) and raised in Arlington. In the 10 years since he left Africa, Luce (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) has thrived to an almost astonishing degree: He’s captain of the high school track team, a brilliant student, and class valedictorian. Conflict is introduced when Luce’s history teacher, (Octavia Spencer) receives an assignment back from him arguing that violent insurrection is sometimes justified in the name of social and political progress. This sets up a series of clashes between Harriet, Luce, Luce’s parents and the principal, each of whom approaches the problem with a different degree of suspicion, rationalization and/or thinly veiled hostility—The Washington Post “A truth-seeking exploration of race and gender in America.” --The Globe and Mail “Luce doesn’t have the answers but it’ll force many of us to be asking more of the right questions.” –The Guardian “It’s some kind of miracle to find a film as seriously ambitious, scrappy and suspenseful as Luce.” –Rolling Stone UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 480563411 | Antimatter [Media Art]: Magic Explained | 2019-10-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:04 pm | **** **Danny’s Super 8** Colin Russell, Alec Rodriques | 4:00 | USA | 2018 | Cdn Premiere A look into the work of underground filmmaker Danny Plotnick and his love for Super 8 film. **Magic Explained** Paul Tarragó | 7:00 | UK | 2019 | Cdn Premiere Prestidigitation before the age of the pixel. **Muybridge’s Disobedient Horses** Anna Vasof | 4:00 | Austria | 2018 | NA Premiere A series of four episodes in which Vasof investigates where she can find the essence of cinematic illusion when she looks into everyday life and what happens when she uses quotidian objects and movements as cinematographic mechanisms. Even if the principle behind the illusion has been around for many years and is taken for granted, each of Vasof´s episodes produces its own unique cinematic magic. **There Were Four of Us** Cassie Shao | 6:47 | China/USA | 2019 | W Cdn Premiere This is an animation about non-linear dream experience that travels in and out of different spaces, times and realities. It started as a dream as always, but this is the first experiment in which I based the emotional concepts on my reality and it became something that examines what is personal from a distance. **Bird Milk** Christopher Strickler | 4:33 | Canada | 2018 | Vic Premiere An anxiety-inducing exploration of colour and texture captured through a macro lens magnifying the artifacts and details of print media and driven by chaotic electronic music. **Cease & Desist** Ryan Steel | 3:10 | Canada | 2018 | W Cdn Premiere Under the shadow of the billboards of Winnipeg’s ubiquitous miscreant, a freelance graphic designer encounters a rare type of cricket. **Amazonia** Roger Beebe | 24:37 | USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere *Amazonia* considers the key sites where the virtual world of e-commerce transforms physical space—and physical labor: the Amazon.com fulfilment centres where the millions of items available for purchase with the click of a mouse await our orders. The film visits the four cities—New Castle, Delaware; Fernley, Nevada; Coffeyville, Kansas; and Campbellsville, Kentucky—where Amazon’s four original fulfilment centres were located, to meditate on the impact online purchases have on the people and places “at the other end of the internet.” Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 492395613 | 🎃🎈 October Social Skate: Zombie Roll | 2019-10-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 11:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-17 9:19 am | Get Spooky with us for our October [\#yyjsocialskate](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yyjsocialskate) 💀👻🎃 Theme: Zombie Where: Quadra Village Neighbourhood Gym (scroll down for directions) When: 7-11pm, Saturday, October 19th Cost: $15 entry & $5 rentals We are trying something new for this Social Skate and doing away with the 2 events. Instead the party will be $15 for all 4 hrs. Introducing a New equipment policy: Only non-marking toestops or jamplugs allowed. If you plan on bringing your own gear be ready to present your skates upon entry for inspection. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Please no outside food or beverages. If you are interested in getting in for free by volunteering please send us a message! Rollerblades, wheelchairs, and umbrella strollers for kids under 5 allowed. Rentals are only available for ages 5 and up. Directions: Come down Quadra st, turn onto Kings at Cafe Fantastico, take a right down an alley marked by Victoria Art School billboard, take an immediate left into the parkinglot, and the gym is around the back of the school. Keep an eye out for our sandwich board on the boulevard! Accessibility: The gymnasium and washrooms are both on the ground floor. Wheelchairs welcome. Land acknowledgement: Roller Skate Victoria wants to acknowledge and thank the Lkwungen people, also known as the Songhees, Esquimalt, and Beecher Bay First Nations communities for allowing us to live, work, skate, and play on their traditional and unceded territories. |
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| 492424995 | 🎃🎈 Salsa Bachata Kizomba "Thriller Night" | 2019-10-19 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 11:59 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-17 9:56 am | We will be celebrating Halloween tonight, so the theme will be "Thriller Night" inspired by Michael Jackson. We will be playing Michael Jackson's "Thriller" sometime during the social so wear your best costume and get ready to join us all on the dance floor! Salsa/Bachata/Kizomba Nights – SHARE with your FAMILY and FRIENDS if you LOVE dancing with us. TAG away! Music: Mix of various Latin music and Kizomba. We will play a fair ratio of 2-2-2 (2 Bachata songs - 2 Salsa/Cumbia/Merengue/Cha cha cha songs - 2 Kizomba songs). Dancing: Whether you are an absolute beginner or more experienced, we share the love of dance with everybody and encourage all to come. There will be a fun sample dance class to introduce a few Latin dances (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) prior to social dancing. Cover (for the night): Regular – $12 Student – $7 (must show valid student ID) Kids under 14 are free Cash only at the door We highly encourage HUGS at the door. Schedule: 7:45pm: Doors open 8:00: Fun sample class (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) 8:45pm: Social dancing all night! Venue: Ukrainian Cultural Centre 3277 Douglas street, Victoria, BC V8Z 3K9 Big dance floor, incredible sound, great coffee across the street, and free parking. Thank you all very much for your support. If you have any questions, please message us. Never stop dancing. GRACIAS :) |
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| 480563477 | Antimatter [Media Art]: TechnoTihuacan | 2019-10-19 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-19 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:05 pm | 2019-10-05 5:05 pm | **** Expanded Cinema Performance: **Rob Fatal & Bianca Oblivion** *TechnoTihuacan* combines DJing and video art remixing into a feature length experimental film performed live. Exploring the intersectional story of Latinx contemporary life, *TechnoTihuacan* examines border politics, de-colonialism, queer sexuality, Afro-Latinx visibility, pop culture, trans identity and spirituality. The videos, a mix of original creations and curated works, are synced with techno/cumbia/merengue/vogue remixes that respond to and support the digital visuals. Video artist Rob Fatal and DJ Bianca Oblivion stitch together these often-fractured narratives of Latinx life into an indelible and cohesive whole using two turntables, two CDJs, two DJ mixers, projection mapping software and video DJ technology.Debuting to a sold out crowd as a featured exhibition as part of the 2018 National Queer Arts Festival in San Francisco, *TechnoTihuacan* was supported in part by the Queer Cultural Center and San Francisco Arts Commission. **Rob Fatal** \[TechnoTihuacan producer and VJ\] is a video, photo and performance artist concerned with the Queer archive and exploring de-colonial aesthetics. Fatal has been awarded grants by the Berkeley Film Foundation, Queer Cultural Center, San Francisco Arts Commission and SOMArts Cultural Center. Their work has been screened internationally at Fringe! Queer Film & Art Festival (London), POPA Art Gallery (Buenos Aires), Frameline SF LGBTQ Film Festival, Galeria de la Raza (San Francisco), Toronto Queer Film Festival, Geneva LGBT Film Festival and First Nations Film Festival (Chicago). Fatal is an assistant professor of Theatre Arts and Film at Sacramento City College in Sacramento, California. As a Native American, Latinx and queer artist, Fatal finds community and culture to be their greatest artistic inspiration. To create with the collective minds of unique individuals is a practice that brings to them a great spiritual catharsis; a feeling of joy and power tied to the realization of what people working together can accomplish when in harmony: a home, a shared reality, justice and healing. **Bianca Oblivion** \[TechnoTihuacan producer and DJ\] has continuously worked to create spaces for femme/non-binary, queer and POC artists in the Los Angeles nightlife scene. She throws club nights and hosts DJ workshops in addition to hosting a monthly NTS radio show, bridging together music communities worldwide while highlighting underrepresented artists. Her playlists and guest DJs are carefully curated to showcase sounds from across the global club spectrum. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 441926443 | Luce | 2019-10-19 | 9:10 pm | 2019-10-19 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:36 pm | The title character is an Eritrean former child soldier, adopted by white parents (Naomi Watts and Tim Roth) and raised in Arlington. In the 10 years since he left Africa, Luce (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) has thrived to an almost astonishing degree: He’s captain of the high school track team, a brilliant student, and class valedictorian. Conflict is introduced when Luce’s history teacher, (Octavia Spencer) receives an assignment back from him arguing that violent insurrection is sometimes justified in the name of social and political progress. This sets up a series of clashes between Harriet, Luce, Luce’s parents and the principal, each of whom approaches the problem with a different degree of suspicion, rationalization and/or thinly veiled hostility—The Washington Post “A truth-seeking exploration of race and gender in America.” --The Globe and Mail “Luce doesn’t have the answers but it’ll force many of us to be asking more of the right questions.” –The Guardian “It’s some kind of miracle to find a film as seriously ambitious, scrappy and suspenseful as Luce.” –Rolling Stone UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 493474681 | Mason Bees– Fall Cleaning and Winter Storage, with Brian Guzda | 2019-10-20 | 1:30 pm | 2019-10-20 | 3:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-18 11:59 am | Brian’s interest in working with bees goes back some 40 years. He initially started with Honey bees, becoming interested in Mason bees as a pollinator substitute when Honey bee populations plummeted about 15 years ago. This workshop will be of interest to both novice and experienced individuals, and is free to attend. It will focus primarily on fall cleaning of cocoons and winter storage. Please call, drop by, or email [Patricia](mailto:%20pbryant@gardenworks.ca) to register. | Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 492426409 | Drop-In: Indoor Sunday Acro Jams | 2019-10-20 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-20 | 4:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Sunday until March 30, 2020 | 2020-03-29 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200330T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-17 9:59 am | It's time to go indoors again for the winter! Our indoor acroyoga jam location has mats covering the whole floor, high ceilings for standing acrobatics, and a variety of fitness & strength equipment. Acro jams offer a great opportunity to practice skills you have been working on, or get creative and find something new, and meet and practice with other community members. Please be aware that jams are self-directed and no instruction is provided. You are responsible for your own safety and must use appropriate spotting techniques and accurate self-assessment to ensure that you and your fellow practitioners stay safe. Drop in: $5 for 2 hours (cash or card). Season passes are available online (see ticket link). YOU MUST REMOVE YOUR SHOES before stepping on the mats. What is acroyoga? - <https://youtu.be/0eya5cu8lpc> The importance of spotting! - <https://youtu.be/EtTDy1nuz3w> Some tutorials - <https://youtu.be/ptzuBZu3XCs> Some more inspiration: [www.acropedia.org/](http://www.acropedia.org/) <https://www.facebook.com/events/2115167535443980/> |
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| 409129351 | Ordinary Days | 2019-10-20 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-20 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 2:00 pm | Four people, two stories, one glorious city. An uplifting musical about every day moments with extraordinary impact. Starring: Austin Black, Ashley King, Jonathan Woodward, and Jessica Woollard From one of musical theatre's most exciting new composers comes Ordinary Days, a refreshingly honest and funny musical about making real connections in the city that never sleeps (but probably should at some point!). Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. Ordinary Days is an original musical for anyone who's ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humour and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City a unique and extraordinary home. The performance is 90 minutes with no intermission. Ordinary Days is presented by This Is Us Productions and the Vancouver Island Performers Guild. TWO WEEKENDS [Weekend 1](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ordinary-days-october-11-12-13-tickets-64727329184) at Sunset Labs, 400 Herald Street on the water beside Canoe Brewpub October 11 at 7:00 pm October 12 at 7:00 pm October 13 at 2:00 pm [Weekend 2](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ordinary-days-october-18-19-20-tickets-64727731387) at Paul Phillips Hall, 1923 Fernwood Road across from the Belfry Theatre October 18 at 7:00 pm October 19 at 7:00 pm October 20 at 2:00 pm ORDINARY DAYS is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: rnh.com. $20 (Students) / $25 (General)[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ordinary-days-october-11-12-13-tickets-64727329184) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ordinary-days-october-18-19-20-tickets-64727731387> |
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| 481189084 | FBCA Presents: Women Behind the Scenes at BC Archives | 2019-10-20 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-20 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-06 12:02 pm | \*This event is free for FBCA members, $5 for non-members\* \*Presentation to follow Friends of BC Archives AGM\* Behind the Scenes at the Provincial Archives: The Women Who Did the Work Guest Speaker: Dr. Patricia Roy, professor emeritus of History at the University of Victoria The names of the men who were provincial archivists and librarians – the roles were usually combined - are well known. Yet, even before the Archives were formally established, women such as Alma Russell, a professionally trained librarian, organized the books and documents that became the Provincial Archives. In time, she was joined by Madge Wolfenden, Marjorie Holmes and Muriel Cree. All had long careers in the institution. They also had interesting stories themselves. Wolfenden was the daughter of Royal Engineer; Holmes, like so many other British Columbians of her day came with her family from England. Wolfenden and Holmes were trained librarians; Mrs. Cree, who had a talent for getting publicity for herself, was not. Through their stories, this illustrated talk will relate the history of the Archives from its conception in the 1890s through the era of the Second World War when Wolfenden served as acting provincial archivist. Patricia Roy is the author of The Collectors: A History of the Royal British Columbia Museum and Archives. She is professor emeritus of History at the University of Victoria. Image: Two staff members inside BC Archives in Victoria, c.1925. Credit: BC Archives (G-05893) |
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| 449671619 | 📈 Jared Ricks Tribute Show | 2019-10-20 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-20 | 11:55 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:34 am | 2019-09-07 10:35 am |  A collaboration of friends and family present: a memorial tribute showcase in honour of our beloved Jared Ricks. For those who don't know, Jared passed away on Dec 29th 2018 from a massive seizure in his sleep. He struggled with a seizure disorder since childhood, and was only 2 months away from a surgery that could have changed his life. Jared touched the hearts of many with his loving character and his music. So we are hosting this event, and, \*\*all proceeds will go to the BC Hospital Foundation for Research into SUDIE (Sudden Unexpected Death In Epileptics)\*\* So please join us for a daylong celebration starting with an opportunity for you to come share a memory, a story, a song, in commemoration of our late friend and master musician - followed by a full evening of heavy metal bands whom Jared knew and loved. Because Jared would have wanted it that way. \[Jared's story has been selected by the BC Epilepsy Society to raise awareness about people who have epilepsy. There will be a film crew at the event.\] SCHEDULE: 2pm: Doors Open 3pm: Open mic / celebration • anyone is welcome to share! 5pm: Music starts 11:45pm-ish: Event ends MUSIC LINE-UP (in order of appearance): Vicar Emilia (first show) Dingus (formerly Happy Ending) REK <https://www.facebook.com/regulareverydaykillers/> Krypteia <https://www.facebook.com/KrypteiaBandOfficial/> Strategic Abuse <https://www.facebook.com/strategicabuse/> Fractured Anatomy <https://www.facebook.com/Fractured-Anatomy-580327048751319/> Aetherion <https://www.facebook.com/aetherionband/> Terminal Sequence [https://www.facebook.com/TerminalSequence](https://www.facebook.com/TerminalSequence/) Torrefy [https://www.facebook.com/Torrefy](https://www.facebook.com/Torrefy/) Scimitar [https://www.facebook.com/scimitarofficial](https://www.facebook.com/scimitarofficial/) \*\*RAFFLE\*\* some of Jared's music gear will be raffled off during the event. Come prepared! @ Victoria Event Center 1415 Broad St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B2 Suggested donation: $10-20 or PWYC (pay-what-you-can) All-ages & Bar w/ ID Catering: THERE WILL BE FOOD! ALL PROCEEDS TO EPILEPSY RESEARCH |
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| 441926444 | Honeyland | 2019-10-20 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-20 | 4:26 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:38 pm | An exquisitely photographed documentary. Shot over three years, this elegant film — which nabbed several top prizes at Sundance — begins as the intimate portrait of a beekeeper who makes famously good honey, and then expands to become something of a parable. The heroine is 50-something Hatidze Muratova, who lives in a tiny hut in a ruggedly mountainous area of Macedonia, 20 miles from the nearest town and seemingly hundreds of years from modernity. Hatidze spends her life looking after her argumentative mother, and keeping bees as her family has done for generations. She works with hives high up on precarious mountain ledges and in trees hanging over the river. Her basic rule is simple: When you harvest honey, you only take half — and leave the other half for the bees. That's why Honeyland speaks so well to our moment. Right now, the world's bees are being killed off in droves in a mysterious mass carnage known as colony collapse disorder. At the same time, huge parts of the planet are menaced by climate change. And most of the world, not least its leaders, can't be bothered to appreciate what Hatidze knows in her bones — that the ecosystems which sustain us are interconnected and surprisingly frail. What makes her such a wonderful character isn't simply the decency and warmth revealed by her extraordinary snaggle-toothed smile. It's that Hatidze embodies a sane, respectful and engaged way of living with nature. She knows that if you want honey, you must find a way of living in harmony with the bees that create it. If you don't, you will be very badly stung. --NPR “Both an immersive experience and an undeniably gorgeous reflection on our relationship to nature.” --RogerEbert.com “This amazing doc, a multiple prize-winner at Sundance 2019, makes for the most primal of environmental allegories.” --Toronto Star “This is a tender story about the chaos of abandoning the common good.” --indieWire “An unforgettable vérité character study” --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 415443857 | Crush – A Fine Wine Affair: Belfry Theatre Benefit | 2019-10-20 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-20 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:07 pm | **A benefit for the Belfry Theatre** **Fine Wine Live Auction** The live auction features a great selection of fine wine generously donated from the private collections of individuals and local restaurants. The live auction is a remarkable one-hour theatrical experience with Roshan Vickery, our auctioneer extraordinaire. Whether you are an experienced oenophile or simply a lover of good wine, you will find a wonderful range of spectacular wines. **Silent Auction** The Crush silent auction features wine gift baskets and packages, dining, travel, and other unique experiences in every price bracket. **Wine Tasting, Hors d’oeuvres and More** - Enjoy tastings from some of BC’s best wineries and craft cideries. - The incredible bites designed by chef Craig Stoneman will delight and dazzle your palate with exquisite cuisine to complement the fine wines generously poured by our vintner friends. - Accompanied by live jazz entertainment with the legendary Tom Vickery Trio. - [Enjoy a stay at the Delta Ocean Pointe with our special group rate pricing](https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1553626252708&key=GRP&app=resvlink)! **The Belfry Theatre** All proceeds benefit Victoria’s leading professional theatre company and its beautiful heritage venue in the heart of Fernwood. Donations of wine, as well as wine-related travel or unique local experiences for the auctions are gratefully accepted. CRA tax receipts and/or business receipts available. A great party to support a great theatre. **Tickets: $95 (no GST or service charges).** Book online and your reservation will be held under your name on the guest list at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort from 5pm on the evening of the event (no advance ticket pick-up required). **Tickets and more information:** [**https://www.belfry.bc.ca/crush/**](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/crush/) |
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| 441926445 | Honeyland | 2019-10-20 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-20 | 6:26 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:38 pm | An exquisitely photographed documentary. Shot over three years, this elegant film — which nabbed several top prizes at Sundance — begins as the intimate portrait of a beekeeper who makes famously good honey, and then expands to become something of a parable. The heroine is 50-something Hatidze Muratova, who lives in a tiny hut in a ruggedly mountainous area of Macedonia, 20 miles from the nearest town and seemingly hundreds of years from modernity. Hatidze spends her life looking after her argumentative mother, and keeping bees as her family has done for generations. She works with hives high up on precarious mountain ledges and in trees hanging over the river. Her basic rule is simple: When you harvest honey, you only take half — and leave the other half for the bees. That's why Honeyland speaks so well to our moment. Right now, the world's bees are being killed off in droves in a mysterious mass carnage known as colony collapse disorder. At the same time, huge parts of the planet are menaced by climate change. And most of the world, not least its leaders, can't be bothered to appreciate what Hatidze knows in her bones — that the ecosystems which sustain us are interconnected and surprisingly frail. What makes her such a wonderful character isn't simply the decency and warmth revealed by her extraordinary snaggle-toothed smile. It's that Hatidze embodies a sane, respectful and engaged way of living with nature. She knows that if you want honey, you must find a way of living in harmony with the bees that create it. If you don't, you will be very badly stung. --NPR “Both an immersive experience and an undeniably gorgeous reflection on our relationship to nature.” --RogerEbert.com “This amazing doc, a multiple prize-winner at Sundance 2019, makes for the most primal of environmental allegories.” --Toronto Star “This is a tender story about the chaos of abandoning the common good.” --indieWire “An unforgettable vérité character study” --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 461760365 | Before You Know It | 2019-10-20 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-20 | 7:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 23, 2019 | 2019-10-23 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191023T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:10 am | 2019-09-18 9:10 am | It’s 1993, and Rachel (Hannah Pearl Utt) and Celia discover their mother (Judith Light), a woman previously believed to be dead, is alive and well living life as a soap opera star in New York City. “Wise, witty, and richly specific in its evocation of a family limping along…” **Ella Tayor, NPR** “*Before You Know It* shifts seamlessly from quirky to sad to mysterious to wacky to surreal within just the space of a few days, so much so that you’d never know it’s director Hannah Pearl Utt’s feature filmmaking debut.” **Christy Lemire, RogerEbert.com** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sometimes-always-never-2/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/before-you-know-it/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
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| 441926446 | Honeyland | 2019-10-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-20 | 8:26 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:38 pm | An exquisitely photographed documentary. Shot over three years, this elegant film — which nabbed several top prizes at Sundance — begins as the intimate portrait of a beekeeper who makes famously good honey, and then expands to become something of a parable. The heroine is 50-something Hatidze Muratova, who lives in a tiny hut in a ruggedly mountainous area of Macedonia, 20 miles from the nearest town and seemingly hundreds of years from modernity. Hatidze spends her life looking after her argumentative mother, and keeping bees as her family has done for generations. She works with hives high up on precarious mountain ledges and in trees hanging over the river. Her basic rule is simple: When you harvest honey, you only take half — and leave the other half for the bees. That's why Honeyland speaks so well to our moment. Right now, the world's bees are being killed off in droves in a mysterious mass carnage known as colony collapse disorder. At the same time, huge parts of the planet are menaced by climate change. And most of the world, not least its leaders, can't be bothered to appreciate what Hatidze knows in her bones — that the ecosystems which sustain us are interconnected and surprisingly frail. What makes her such a wonderful character isn't simply the decency and warmth revealed by her extraordinary snaggle-toothed smile. It's that Hatidze embodies a sane, respectful and engaged way of living with nature. She knows that if you want honey, you must find a way of living in harmony with the bees that create it. If you don't, you will be very badly stung. --NPR “Both an immersive experience and an undeniably gorgeous reflection on our relationship to nature.” --RogerEbert.com “This amazing doc, a multiple prize-winner at Sundance 2019, makes for the most primal of environmental allegories.” --Toronto Star “This is a tender story about the chaos of abandoning the common good.” --indieWire “An unforgettable vérité character study” --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 480563502 | Antimatter [Media Art]: When It Is Still | 2019-10-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-20 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:07 pm | **** **Memoria Data** Lori Felker | 12:00 | USA/Italy | 2018 | Cdn Premiere *Memoria Data* collects the moments of connection from various and distant familial archives. Familiar eyes make contact with the lens, gestures are tossed to the camera operator and mouths spill unheard words. These images remind us of why we keep records, who we set our sights upon and exactly how we felt when our camera was running. Commissioned by Chicago Film Archives and Lab 80 Film/Cinescatti Archive. **Anche in paradiso non è bello essere soli** \[Even in paradise it is not good to be alone\] Lorenzo Gattorna | 8:06 | USA/Italy | 2017 | W Cdn Premiere In memory of Nonno Pierino. **When It Is Still** Anna Kipervaser | 10:00 | USA | 2018 | Cdn Premiere An enactment of transmutation, of the animation of the previously inanimate, the dead, the unborn. A rebirth of the self. A response film to *And By the Night.* **Night Garden** Kyath Battie | 5:50 | Canada | 2019 | World Premiere *Night Garden* uses a series of telephone conversations with the filmmaker’s mother as she tries to reconcile facing cancer for a fourth time. Low-fi video filmed at night demonstrates her mother’s bond to her home, shaping the tension and isolation of living life with a terminal illness. Lush nocturnal garden imagery also evokes private reflection, and in one final moment, proposes a provocative question about time. **27 Thoughts About My Father** Mike Hoolboom | 26:00 | Canada | 2019 | Cdn Premiere In a series of 27 vignettes, the artist offers up memories of his father who died in June 2017. Using a mix of family footage (including two catastrophic moves, the last to a nursing home), snapshots and found footage, a portrait emerges of a genial ghost father, haunted by a war that sent his own father to a concentration camp and which finally impelled his own move to Canada. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
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| 480563954 | Antimatter [Media Art]: Doppelgänger | 2019-10-20 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-20 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:07 pm | **** **As Above / So Below** Kara Hearn | 12:47 | USA | 2019 | World Premiere This started as a video, a project, a process to prevent the darkness of insecurity that I remember from my own childhood taking root in my five-year-old son. It turned into a meditation on the tangled threads of parenting, nature, power and control. **Crisis** Chris Pollak | 5:00 | Canada | 2018 | Vic Premiere Filmed on Super 8 over the course of approximately six months while moving from place to place without having a fixed plan, *Crisis* is a short visual exploration of the existential. Overall, this film tries to depict angst, plus various other thoughts, feelings and emotions experienced while contemplating my moral values. **Third Reading** Kim Kielhofner | 10:58 | Canada | 2017 | W Cdn Premiere Studio experiments and collage follow a narrator on a path reflecting on reading, cinema and performance. **Rollerbabies (of Paradise)** Julie Sando, David Bergeron | 2:55 | Canada | 2017 | W Cdn Premiere *Rollerbabies (of Paradise)* is a montage that exhausts all promises of the exotic and the erotic found in the original films: *Bird of Paradise* (1951), *Rollerball* (1975) and *Rollerbabies* (1976). As a work of satire, this piece embodies its suspicions and questions many of the voyeuristic gazes found in these earlier sources. **Life After Love** Zachary Epcar | 8:25 | USA | 2018 | W Cdn Premiere A shifting in the light of the lot, where parked cars become containers for a collective estrangement. **Doppelgänger** Michaela Taschek | 20:00 | Austria/Germany | 2018 | NA Premiere Erich Taschek, filmmaker Michaela Taschek´s father, used to be a fun-loving and sociable man. But then “Eichi” turned into a taciturn loner who locked himself in the cellar to make models and hardly ever left the house. After his death Taschek uses family photos and home movies to invent a wild doppelgänger theory that provides a plot for her long lasting feelings of alienation. An essay about disappearance and the power of projection in “documentary” images. – Esther Buss, DOK Leipzig Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
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| 391968425 | DIY: how to repair your outdoor gear | 2019-10-21 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-21 | 6:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 10:01 pm | Once you learn these simple fixes, you’ll have the skills to repair the most common things that go wrong with outdoor gear. From fixing a broken tent pole to unsticking a zipper, these handy tips could save your next trip. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - How to repair tent pole elastic cords - How to repair broken tent poles - How to fix zippers (stuck, separated and broken zippers) - How to fix a hole in a sleeping pad - Tips to clean and waterproof your gear ## Important notes We’ll provide all the demo gear and know-how, but we won’t be repairing your gear during this clinic. You’ll learn the skills to fix your own gear at home. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/event/256096/diy-how-to-repair-your-outdoor-gear-oct21> |
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| 441926447 | Honeyland | 2019-10-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-21 | 8:26 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:39 pm | An exquisitely photographed documentary. Shot over three years, this elegant film — which nabbed several top prizes at Sundance — begins as the intimate portrait of a beekeeper who makes famously good honey, and then expands to become something of a parable. The heroine is 50-something Hatidze Muratova, who lives in a tiny hut in a ruggedly mountainous area of Macedonia, 20 miles from the nearest town and seemingly hundreds of years from modernity. Hatidze spends her life looking after her argumentative mother, and keeping bees as her family has done for generations. She works with hives high up on precarious mountain ledges and in trees hanging over the river. Her basic rule is simple: When you harvest honey, you only take half — and leave the other half for the bees. That's why Honeyland speaks so well to our moment. Right now, the world's bees are being killed off in droves in a mysterious mass carnage known as colony collapse disorder. At the same time, huge parts of the planet are menaced by climate change. And most of the world, not least its leaders, can't be bothered to appreciate what Hatidze knows in her bones — that the ecosystems which sustain us are interconnected and surprisingly frail. What makes her such a wonderful character isn't simply the decency and warmth revealed by her extraordinary snaggle-toothed smile. It's that Hatidze embodies a sane, respectful and engaged way of living with nature. She knows that if you want honey, you must find a way of living in harmony with the bees that create it. If you don't, you will be very badly stung. --NPR “Both an immersive experience and an undeniably gorgeous reflection on our relationship to nature.” --RogerEbert.com “This amazing doc, a multiple prize-winner at Sundance 2019, makes for the most primal of environmental allegories.” --Toronto Star “This is a tender story about the chaos of abandoning the common good.” --indieWire “An unforgettable vérité character study” --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 480563976 | Antimatter [Media Art]: On the Line | 2019-10-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-21 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:08 pm | **** **Unless You’re Living It** Sarah Bliss | 8:22 | USA/Canada | 2019 | W Cdn Premiere An edgy, unsettling portrait of place and power in rural white Ontario that challenges the correlation between seeing and knowing and the ravages of late-stage capitalism. Hand processing, contact printing, tinting and toning engage the film as a body that, like the residents of Mt. Forest, sustains injuries, wounds and burdens, but also has the capacity for delight, revelatory pleasure and transformation. **everyday star** Rajee Samarasinghe | 9:07 | Sri Lanka | 2018 | Cdn Premiere Everyday states of being and decay are observed through the infinite scope of the cosmos and the restorative light which emanates from it, driving cinematic and photographic impulses. **Terra Velha** \[Old Earth\] Andrew Lima | 10:00 | Canada/Portugal | 2019 | W Cdn Premiere *Terra Velha* is a visual and sonic study of disparate landscapes within the islands of the Azores, an archipelago situated in the North Atlantic Ocean. Structured via a series of static compositions, these sites exude traces of familiar but illusive cultural memory and a family history marked by diaspora. Through contemplative observation, elements within the landscapes gradually oscillate, notions of homeland and origin combine into an impressionistic memory, reaching all the way back through time to the moment of their volcanic birthing. **Gutai** Wenhua Shi | 6:00 | China | 2019 | Cdn Premiere Shi takes on a radical use of single frame image capture and examines his strange and familiar hometown in China, from which he has been away for nearly two decades. The film’s title comes from postwar Japanese avant garde artist group Gu-Tai. The kanji (Chinese) used to write “gu” means tool, measure or a way of doing something, while “tai” means body. *Gutai* is the result of intense looking and seeing what might not be there. **A Tree Is Like a Man – En la maloca de Don William** Thorbjorg Jonsdottir | 29:30 | Colombia/Iceland | 2019 | W Cdn Premiere *A Tree Is Like a Man – En la maloca de Don William* is an attempt to touch the otherworld through its edges. Filmmaker Thorbjorg Jonsdottir met Ayahuasquero Don William in 2000 by chance while traveling in the Colombian Amazon. This encounter lead to a collaboration that developed over a decade between the filmmaker and the shaman. Shot on 16mm, the film serves as personal witness to Don William’s lifetime relationship to ayahuasca and other plant medicines that are native to the jungle. With the rainforest a rich labyrinthine background, this portrait is at once intimate and spare, opening up to alternate realities as dense as the jungle itself, with kaleidoscopic multiplicities in both the natural and the spiritual realms. Part ethnographic travelogue, part poetic formalism, the film never fully relies on genre tropes in its attempts to communicate the parallel histories and narratives of the Amazon and its cultural figureheads. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
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| 469970317 | Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins | 2019-10-21 | 7:45 pm | 2019-10-21 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 23, 2019 | 2019-10-23 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191023T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 10:27 pm | 2019-09-25 10:29 pm | Celebrated political columnist and **twice-nominated for the Pulitzer Prize**, Molly Ivins and her **quintessentially Texan bravado** are memorialized in this reverent and witty doc. **93% fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “There was never anybody like Molly Ivins before, and never will be again, and this documentary does a fine job of capturing what made her special.” **Matt Zoller Seitz, RogerEbert.com** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sometimes-always-never-2/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/before-you-know-it/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
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| 441926448 | Honeyland | 2019-10-21 | 8:45 pm | 2019-10-21 | 10:11 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:39 pm | An exquisitely photographed documentary. Shot over three years, this elegant film — which nabbed several top prizes at Sundance — begins as the intimate portrait of a beekeeper who makes famously good honey, and then expands to become something of a parable. The heroine is 50-something Hatidze Muratova, who lives in a tiny hut in a ruggedly mountainous area of Macedonia, 20 miles from the nearest town and seemingly hundreds of years from modernity. Hatidze spends her life looking after her argumentative mother, and keeping bees as her family has done for generations. She works with hives high up on precarious mountain ledges and in trees hanging over the river. Her basic rule is simple: When you harvest honey, you only take half — and leave the other half for the bees. That's why Honeyland speaks so well to our moment. Right now, the world's bees are being killed off in droves in a mysterious mass carnage known as colony collapse disorder. At the same time, huge parts of the planet are menaced by climate change. And most of the world, not least its leaders, can't be bothered to appreciate what Hatidze knows in her bones — that the ecosystems which sustain us are interconnected and surprisingly frail. What makes her such a wonderful character isn't simply the decency and warmth revealed by her extraordinary snaggle-toothed smile. It's that Hatidze embodies a sane, respectful and engaged way of living with nature. She knows that if you want honey, you must find a way of living in harmony with the bees that create it. If you don't, you will be very badly stung. --NPR “Both an immersive experience and an undeniably gorgeous reflection on our relationship to nature.” --RogerEbert.com “This amazing doc, a multiple prize-winner at Sundance 2019, makes for the most primal of environmental allegories.” --Toronto Star “This is a tender story about the chaos of abandoning the common good.” --indieWire “An unforgettable vérité character study” --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 480563999 | Antimatter [Media Art]: Fragile Dream | 2019-10-21 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-21 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:08 pm | **** **Transmissions** Laura Iancu | 10:00 | USA | 2019 | W Cdn Premiere A hybrid video made around concepts of ecological interdependence, solidarity with non-human beings and the devastating logic of biocidal synthetic chemicals use within industrial agriculture. **Pwdre Ser: the rot of stars** Charlotte Pryce | 6:40 | USA | 2018 | Cdn Premiere The film depicts an encounter with a mysterious, luminous, electrical substance. Inspired equally by medieval accounts of visionary experiences and by 19th century photography of the invisible, it combines Kirlian photography with hand-processed images. *Pwdre Ser* is the Welsh name for a mythical substance that has been observed by many since the 1400s. **Laurentides I (Paysage-Somme)** Geoffrey Boulangé | 12:27 | Canada | 2018 | NA Premiere *Laurentides I* is part of the series *Paysages-Sommes (Landscape-Sum)* which explores landscape through compression of video and audio materials. **Bartos** Trace Nelson, Peter Sandmark | 3:35 | Canada | 2018 | W Cdn Premiere *Bartos* is an experimental film originating from a walk through a garden, transformed into a waking revery—a dream-film capturing the textures of the moment, collaging and layering images into a moving abstract mediated experience. **Fragile Dream** Isabelle Hayeur | 20:00 | Canada/Australia | 2019 | W Cdn Premiere This video was filmed in Australia, in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. The title refers to “Dreamtime” as the central theme of Aboriginal culture. In their conception of the world, all forms of life are part of a dynamic system of complex interactions. The earth, people, animals and plants are only parts of the same whole. Plunged into an unprecedented environmental crisis we know that this ideal remains an abstraction, a distant dream. Perhaps it is the Western worldview that has caused the imbalances that are now leading to disaster. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 441926449 | Honeyland | 2019-10-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-22 | 8:26 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:39 pm | An exquisitely photographed documentary. Shot over three years, this elegant film — which nabbed several top prizes at Sundance — begins as the intimate portrait of a beekeeper who makes famously good honey, and then expands to become something of a parable. The heroine is 50-something Hatidze Muratova, who lives in a tiny hut in a ruggedly mountainous area of Macedonia, 20 miles from the nearest town and seemingly hundreds of years from modernity. Hatidze spends her life looking after her argumentative mother, and keeping bees as her family has done for generations. She works with hives high up on precarious mountain ledges and in trees hanging over the river. Her basic rule is simple: When you harvest honey, you only take half — and leave the other half for the bees. That's why Honeyland speaks so well to our moment. Right now, the world's bees are being killed off in droves in a mysterious mass carnage known as colony collapse disorder. At the same time, huge parts of the planet are menaced by climate change. And most of the world, not least its leaders, can't be bothered to appreciate what Hatidze knows in her bones — that the ecosystems which sustain us are interconnected and surprisingly frail. What makes her such a wonderful character isn't simply the decency and warmth revealed by her extraordinary snaggle-toothed smile. It's that Hatidze embodies a sane, respectful and engaged way of living with nature. She knows that if you want honey, you must find a way of living in harmony with the bees that create it. If you don't, you will be very badly stung. --NPR “Both an immersive experience and an undeniably gorgeous reflection on our relationship to nature.” --RogerEbert.com “This amazing doc, a multiple prize-winner at Sundance 2019, makes for the most primal of environmental allegories.” --Toronto Star “This is a tender story about the chaos of abandoning the common good.” --indieWire “An unforgettable vérité character study” --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 492400076 | Drop-in Roller Sweat Fall 2019 | 2019-10-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-22 | 8:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Wednesday until December 18, 2019 | 2019-12-18 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191218T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-17 9:24 am | Working out is way more fun on wheels! Coaches Rage and Beaver will help you get your sweat on while you have a ball on your roller skates. This is a full body workout with particular attention given to those muscles you need to make you a better skater. Classes are drop-in. Cost is $15.75 plus $2 if you need to rent skates. Tuesday nights at Pearkes Recreation Centre, 7-8 pm: September 3 - December 17 Sunday afternoons at Royal Roads Recreation Centre, 2-3 pm: September 8 - December 15 (no class on Sunday October 13) <https://www.facebook.com/events/373601566885777/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 479917383 | 🏳️🌈📚 Hazel Jane Plante & Ali Blythe | 2019-10-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-22 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:07 pm | An LGBTQIA2+ double author event! As supporters of the LGBTQIA2+ community, Bolen Books is proud to bring you a double author event focusing on the complexities of trans and queer issues told through beautiful fiction in [*Little Blue Encyclopedia (for Vivian)*](http://bolenbooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qse=HFKcZtRe-3k1AsqXCGeRug) and poetry in [*Hymnswitch*](http://bolenbooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qse=Hotw0wf-6PG2GVpd2QGDAw). This event will be hosted by John Barton, Victoria BC's current Poet Laureate. <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 480564521 | Antimatter [Media Art]: On the Line | 2019-10-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-22 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:09 pm | **** 7pm at Deluge: **Fallout Dogs** **Animal Condensed >> Animal Expanded #2** Jennet Thomas | 14:06 | UK | 2018 | Cdn Premiere Two characters speak urgently to the camera about their strange relationship with an intelligent substance they call "Animal Expanded." Intercut with glimpses of their world, a picture builds of an accelerated future where "real" animals may no longer exist—their spirits abstracted into a virus that causes humans to lose control to an artificially-intelligent world. A charged skirmish between conformity and dissent is enacted as a quasi-documentary that quickly escalates into exceedingly strange domes **Horsey** Frédéric Moffet | 9:09 | Canada/USA | 2018 | Cdn Premiere An allegory recycling images from the past, still relevant to the present moment. "Horses are lucky, they're stuck with the war same as us, but nobody expects them to be in favour of it, to pretend to believe in it." - *Journey to the End of the Night,* Louis-Ferdinand Céline **Staying With the Trouble** Alyona Larionova | 14:05 | UK/Kazakhstan | 2018 | Cdn Premiere *Staying With the Trouble* is a hybrid documentary that follows a Kazakh berkutchi (eagle-hunter) on a journey to tame his wild eagle, Sadak. The film draws upon the unique bond between hunter and eagle to provide a meditation on power relations in a world dealing with security crises and accelerating hyper-connectivity. Oscillating between states of control and submission, the berkutchi, Sadak, a judoist and a border control officer offer viewers their own bodily interpretations of the constantly shifting scales of power. **Passerine in Time** Laurids Andersen Sonne | 7:53 | Denmark | 2018 | Cdn Premiere A study of the gestural encounter between the hand of man and the entrapment of birds in it. The film investigates the haptic encounters between man and bird, where the hand becomes an embodiment of man’s desire for knowledge through methodical labour as it repeatedly captures, inspects, measures, bands and logs migratory birds before their release. *Passerine in Time* exists in a space where two creatures and two distinct worlds collide, where birds are trapped by virtual objects in space on a journey of desire towards their nesting grounds: a journey guided by compasses and perceptions beyond our comprehension. **Fallout Dogs** Julia Oldham | 20:00 | Ukraine/USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere A cinematic portrait of Chernobyl guided by movements and activities of the stray dogs that live in the exclusion zone and people who take care of them. The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster began on April 26, 1986, with an explosion in Reactor 4 of the power plant. Over 100,000 residents were evacuated on buses and told to leave everything behind. During the ensuing cleanup effort, many abandoned pets were shot to prevent contamination. Some survived by making their way to the power plant, where workers and self-settlers have been caring for them and their descendants ever since. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 449115168 | The 39 Steps | 2019-10-22 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-22 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 4, 2019 | 2019-11-04 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191104T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 8:24 pm | 2019-09-06 8:27 pm |  ***The 39 Steps*** by Patrick Barlow and John Buchan. A fast paced whoodunnit for any one who loves the magic of theatre. Clive Barnes of the NY Post said; "The play's creators have affectionately pushed Hitchcock's brilliance...into some riotous realm of satire, without losing its essentially Hitchcockian flavor." Not to be missed! $25-$47 [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278256&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278256&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=) <http://bluebridgetheatre.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||
| 441926450 | Honeyland | 2019-10-22 | 8:45 pm | 2019-10-22 | 10:11 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:39 pm | An exquisitely photographed documentary. Shot over three years, this elegant film — which nabbed several top prizes at Sundance — begins as the intimate portrait of a beekeeper who makes famously good honey, and then expands to become something of a parable. The heroine is 50-something Hatidze Muratova, who lives in a tiny hut in a ruggedly mountainous area of Macedonia, 20 miles from the nearest town and seemingly hundreds of years from modernity. Hatidze spends her life looking after her argumentative mother, and keeping bees as her family has done for generations. She works with hives high up on precarious mountain ledges and in trees hanging over the river. Her basic rule is simple: When you harvest honey, you only take half — and leave the other half for the bees. That's why Honeyland speaks so well to our moment. Right now, the world's bees are being killed off in droves in a mysterious mass carnage known as colony collapse disorder. At the same time, huge parts of the planet are menaced by climate change. And most of the world, not least its leaders, can't be bothered to appreciate what Hatidze knows in her bones — that the ecosystems which sustain us are interconnected and surprisingly frail. What makes her such a wonderful character isn't simply the decency and warmth revealed by her extraordinary snaggle-toothed smile. It's that Hatidze embodies a sane, respectful and engaged way of living with nature. She knows that if you want honey, you must find a way of living in harmony with the bees that create it. If you don't, you will be very badly stung. --NPR “Both an immersive experience and an undeniably gorgeous reflection on our relationship to nature.” --RogerEbert.com “This amazing doc, a multiple prize-winner at Sundance 2019, makes for the most primal of environmental allegories.” --Toronto Star “This is a tender story about the chaos of abandoning the common good.” --indieWire “An unforgettable vérité character study” --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 480565154 | Antimatter [Media Art]: A Sense of Place | 2019-10-22 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-22 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:09 pm | **** **Foreclosed Home Movie** Lisa Danker | 8:00 | USA | 2018 | W Cdn Premiere A memoir of losing a home in Miami in 1930 becomes the sister tale to a foreclosure in 2013. Unable to accept the loss of her foreclosed home, the filmmaker’s mother recounts its rooms and features. Photographs and abstractly animated details of the house and its furniture—printed from linoleum blocks directly onto 16mm film—alternate with the earlier memoir, echoing the cyclical nature both of economic booms (and busts) and trauma. **Pigeons & Architecture** Anne Linke | 10:52 | Germany | 2019 | NA Premiere As feathered architects, pigeons navigate the city as well as the architecture that is built against them. Meanwhile, a woman is their accomplice. **A Sense of Place** Nan Wang | 8:00 | Netherlands | 2019 | NA Premiere *A Sense of Place* is composed of images of transparent adhesive tape. The traces, marks and imprints left on the tape were scanned and animated into a noisy moving image, overlaying slow-motion footage from the platform of a train station. A mundane moment of time stretched into a poetic space where passenger’s figures and movements are revealed below the traces of the insignificant sticky tape. Music by Michel Banabila. **Des lignes pour colorier l’intérieur** \[Lines to colour within\] Matthew Wolkow | 6:50 | Canada | 2019 | World Premiere EXT. DAY. MONTREAL. / On the outskirts of the metropolitan highway, a Mediterranean fig tree stands. / Said *Ficus carica* is the work of a 60-year-old Montrealer of Argentine origin. / The miracle of a backyard where three regions of the world meet. / The story of an observation. **AGENS** Lyoudmila Milanova, Steffi Lindner | 17:56 | Germany | 2018 | NA Premiere *AGENS* deals with the nature of ephemeral substances and their immanent processes, contrasting the materiality of fleetingness and the human need for control and clarity of forms. In the film, clouds and fog come and go, but only featured in interiors. Everyday scenes of the ephemeral—smoke from a cigarette, steam from a kettle or a dishwasher—gradually turn into peculiar cloud and fog phenomena. While becoming denser and more surreal, familiar vapours get increasingly detached from their conformed functionality. When their fleeting materiality meets the solid and clear structure of the architecture, it seems as though these textures slowly merge into each other. The inner driving force of the ongoing processes inherent in ephemeral substances becomes a mysterious protagonist. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 497400623 | Embracing the Wild: Gardening with Native Plants | 2019-10-23 | 9:30 am | 2019-10-23 | 12:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-22 8:39 pm | 2019-10-22 8:39 pm | **Jay Rastogi**, expert gardener and Site Manager at Swan Lake, will explore the many benefits of planting, propagating and harvesting of native plants in your yard this fall. Find out about the benefits to wildlife and water conservation, cultural history, and edibility of many of our local shrubs, wildflowers and trees during this practical 3 hour workshop. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will also be provided. **Wednesday, October 23** **9:30pm – 12:30pm** All workshops are **FREE** for residents of **Greater Victoria**, but you must pre-register. Please call 250-479-0211 or register in person at the Nature House. <https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-4/> **Volunteer with the Nature Sanctuary:** [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/support-the-sanctuary/volunteer/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/support-the-sanctuary/volunteer/) |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 492949394 | Paint a mural at the VEC! | 2019-10-23 | 12:00 pm | 2019-10-23 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-17 11:30 pm | 🖌️ We are painting a 38 ft long jungle-themed mural to cover the sound panel and would love help from the community to paint it! 🖌️ Drop in at any time between 12-8pm to pick up a brush. No art experience needed, it will be like a colouring book, but just VERY BIG. Possibly bring some clothes you don't mind getting paint-y. \~~~ This event is taking place on unceded Lekwungen territories. Accessibility info: \- The Victoria Event Centre does not have an operational elevator until renovations are completed, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. \- Washrooms are gender inclusive. \- Detailed venue accessibility info is available at <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> <https://www.facebook.com/events/404792446876976/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 491681997 | Free: Propagation Workshop | 2019-10-23 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-23 | 4:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:51 pm | Are you interested in learning more about Fall plant propagation techniques? Come join Krisztina and Robbie, skilled permaculturists to find out more! Meet at the garden under the Gazebo @3pm! |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 469970889 | Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins | 2019-10-23 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-23 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 25, 2019 | 2019-10-25 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191025T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 10:29 pm | Celebrated political columnist and **twice-nominated for the Pulitzer Prize**, Molly Ivins and her **quintessentially Texan bravado** are memorialized in this reverent and witty doc. **93% fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “There was never anybody like Molly Ivins before, and never will be again, and this documentary does a fine job of capturing what made her special.” **Matt Zoller Seitz, RogerEbert.com** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sometimes-always-never-2/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/before-you-know-it/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 433768129 | 📚 Ian Ferguson: The Survival Guide to British Columbia | 2019-10-23 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-23 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-22 4:33 pm | 2019-08-22 4:34 pm | **Free to attend.** Doors open at 6:30pm. [Ian Ferguson](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=ian+ferguson&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author), one of Canada’s greatest satirists looks west for his latest send-up, a survival guide full of snark, wit, and a pinch of practical know-how. Eager to learn just how different beautiful BC is from the rest of the country? Confused as to the precise taxonomy of beards one might encounter on this side of the Rockies? Whether you’re a seasoned west coaster or a wide-eyed new arrival, you’re sure to gain something at the launch of [***The Survival Guide to British Columbia***](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qs=9781772032840)—even if it’s just a new (bearded) friend or two. <https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 441926451 | The Death and Life Of John F. Donovan | 2019-10-23 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-23 | 9:03 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:40 pm | Xavier Dolan is often at his best mining personal experience for lush, revealing, heart-on-the-sleeve melodrama. His English-language debut feels like a return to form as he explores the isolating loneliness of celebrity and the eternal struggle to be true to yourself. John F. Donovan (Kit Harington) is a popular star of television and movies who means the world to millions, but especially to 11-year-old Rupert (Jacob Tremblay). The aspiring young thespian has moved to England with his long-suffering mother (Natalie Portman) and is struggling to find anywhere that he fits in. One source of comfort is his fan worship of Donovan and the string of letters they exchange. Tremblay plays Rupert’s smart aleck eloquence and hysterical outbursts to perfection. —Screen Daily “May revisit a lot of familiar territory for Dolan but it is good to welcome him home.” --Screen Internationa UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 482464688 | 📈 Treeline Film Screening with Ancient Forest Alliance | 2019-10-23 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-23 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 3:38 pm | Treeline; a film celebrating the forests on which humans have always depended. Treeline Follows a group of skiers, snowboarders, scientists and healers as they explore the birch forests of Japan, the red cedars of British Columbia and the bristle cones of Nevada, delving deeper into the rich environments they call home. After the Film there will be a discussion with [Ancient Forest Alliance](https://www.facebook.com/ancientforestalliance/) focusing on our local ecosystem right here on Vancouver Island. Watch the trailer here: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAuFIf2dNHk> We acknowledge that this event takes place on the traditional and unceded Coast Salish territories of the Lekwungen and WSÁNEĆ people. Doors Open at 7pm. By Donation towards AFA; it is first come, first serve. Maximum 120 attendees. Beer by [Driftwood Brewery](https://www.facebook.com/driftwoodbeer/). |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 420900480 | Il Trittico | 2019-10-23 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-23 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 11:14 am | **Music by Giacomo Puccini Libretti by Giuseppe Adami and Giovacchino Forzano** Puccini's classic 1918 collection comprises three distinct works that, when presented together as the composer wished, provide a rare and unforgettable experience. - *Il tabarro* (*The Cloak*): Dark and brooding. A noir thriller of infidelity and murder. - *Suor Angelica* (*Sister Angelica*): Delicate and sweet. A lyric tragedy of loss, suicide, and forgiveness - *Gianni Schicchi*: Bracing and astringent. A wicked black comedy full of devilish chicanery. \*Tickets starting at $29.00 | On sale August 6, 2019 at 10 am <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/il-trittico-2019-royal-theatre> Subscriptions are available through Pacific Opera Victoria, call 250.385.0222 Click [here](https://www.pov.bc.ca/season.html) for more information *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* *\*Ticket prices are subject to change.* |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 442060121 | City of Victoria’s Witness Reconciliation Program | 2019-10-23 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-23 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-08-30 9:14 pm | Victoria Councillor Marianne Alto will speak about the City of Victoria’s Witness Reconciliation Program, in which the City is making the culture, history, and modern reality of local Indigenous Peoples from the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations become present and apparent throughout Victoria. Registration begins September 3. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/city-of-victorias-witness-reconciliation-program-2/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 480565183 | Antimatter [Media Art]: The Floating World | 2019-10-23 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-23 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:10 pm | **** **Water Once Ruled** Christina Battle | 6:14 | Canada | 2018 | W Cdn Premiere Collaging appropriated footage with original imagery, *Water Once Ruled* collapses the past, present and future into a single repeating loop. Linking the introduction of satellite imagery with the colonization of our own as well as other planets, the video considers water—and the lack thereof—as the distressed resource connecting Mars’ history with Earth’s present and future. **Meridian** Calum Walter | 15:00 | USA/Italy | 2019 | Cdn Premiere *Meridian* follows the last unit in a fleet of autonomous machines sent to deliver an emergency vaccine. The film shows footage transmitted by the machine before its disappearance, tracing a path that seems to stray further and further from its objective. Meridian is inspired by a real event that occurred in Washington, DC on July 17, 2017, where an automated security robot was found floating in a fountain at the building it patrolled. It had plunged into the water while on routine patrol, spurring speculation as to whether the machine had chosen to end its life or if this was just a glitch in an otherwise reliable technology. Perhaps more interesting than the fate of the machine was the desire to see its death within a human context. *Meridian* looks for parallels between automation and purgatory, depression and malfunction. **Carousel** Annie Briard | 4:47 | Canada/USA | 2018 | Vic Premiere How much of what we see is actual? How much do we fabricate? *Carousel* reflects on these issues by taking the viewer on a psychedelic road trip through the high desert in Joshua Tree, where the seen eventually breaks apart and the limits between agreed-upon physical reality, head trips and disassociation become blurred. Through DIY analogue processes combined with light post variations, Carousel offers an affective vision through which we might collectively reconsider how we make sense of the “natural” world and of each other. **Las Breas** Laura Kraning, Blue Kraning | 12:20 | USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere *Las Breas* is an observational portrait of three tar pits, of which there are only six in the entire world. Situated in three distinct landscapes in Southern California—urban Los Angeles, the oil fields of San Joaquin Valley and Carpinteria Beach, *Las Breas* investigates the spaces between archiving the pre-historic and the contemporary industrial landscape. While skeletons of extinct megafauna and vintage animatronic beasts are on display in the heart of Hollywood, the sticky remains of ancient microscopic organisms seep to the surface of both land and sea. Of the earth, yet primordial and impenetrable, the bubbling tar that rises from the depths speaks of past extinction and human exploitation of the earth’s limited resources. **Hours of Glass** Michiel van Bakel | 7:00 | Netherlands | 2018 | Cdn Premiere This short photographic investigation follows an associative path along places that helped shape the observation, or should we say, the surveillance of the heavens. An extraterrestrial gaze is turned towards earth in the form of a full spectrum camera, with its eerie colour schemes. Likewise, deep-gazing techniques are directed towards people sharing thoughts over the ether. **The Floating World** Janelle VanderKelen | 17:20 | USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere The Sun was offended by her brother’s behaviour and hid in a mountain cave as an act of passive protest. Representatives of a world plunged into darkness begged her to come out, but she refused. It was only after someone started a silly, raucous dance and the plight of the world was momentarily forgotten in laughter, that the Sun peeked out to see what could be so funny. Ghostly hauntings function as symptoms of a distraught environment in a series of interdependent retellings of this myth found in *The Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters).* The restagings are informed by Japanese poet Akiko Yosano’s understanding of human bodies and personal relations as integrally politicized entities and actions, inspiring a closer examination of how humans interact with the environment and the “non-human.” Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 461760656 | Before You Know It | 2019-10-23 | 7:45 pm | 2019-10-23 | 9:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 25, 2019 | 2019-10-25 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191025T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:10 am | It’s 1993, and Rachel (Hannah Pearl Utt) and Celia discover their mother (Judith Light), a woman previously believed to be dead, is alive and well living life as a soap opera star in New York City. “Wise, witty, and richly specific in its evocation of a family limping along…” **Ella Tayor, NPR** “*Before You Know It* shifts seamlessly from quirky to sad to mysterious to wacky to surreal within just the space of a few days, so much so that you’d never know it’s director Hannah Pearl Utt’s feature filmmaking debut.” **Christy Lemire, RogerEbert.com** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sometimes-always-never-2/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/before-you-know-it/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 462174463 | The Crystal Labyrinth: An Improvised 80's Fantasy | 2019-10-23 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-23 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until October 27, 2019 | 2019-10-27 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191027T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:26 pm | The Crystal Labyrinth: An Improvised 80's Fantasy Don your sparkliest cape, turn up the synths, and prepare yourself for an epic 80’s adventure. Magic and mysticism abound in this improvised quest through an upside-down world of dragons, goblins, wizards, and of course, puppets! Wed Oct 23rd - Sat Oct 26th 2019 8pm | $15 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-crystal-labyrinth-an-improvised-80s-fantasy-tickets-72731145815> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 480565194 | Antimatter [Media Art]: The Shouting Flower | 2019-10-23 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-23 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:10 pm | **** **butterfly disaster** Caryn Cline | 6:50 | USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere “What looks like agricultural success, purging bean and corn fields of milkweed (among other weeds), turns out to be a butterfly disaster.” – Verlyn Klinkenborg. Inspired by Klinkenborg’s observations, using found footage from four different sources, I edited, optically-printed, super-imposed, scratched on, bleached and otherwise altered the film to highlight, lament and challenge the monarch butterflies’ dilemma. **It Matters What** Francisca Duran | 9:06 | Canada | 2019 | W Cdn Premiere Absences and translations motivate this experimental animation in an exploration of the methods and materials of reproduction and inscription. The inquiry is set within a framework of practical and critical human relationships with other-than-human-species elucidated by the theorist Donna Haraway. A fragment from Haraway’s essay “Tentacular Thinking: Anthropocene, Capitalocene, Chthulucene” is reworked here as a poetic manifesto. Enigmatic found-footage calls into question human violence over animal species. Plant life is both the subject matter of the images and assists the means of photographic reproduction. **Le dernier jour du papillon lune** \[The last day of the luna moth\] Guillaume Vallée | 4:51 | Canada | 2019 | W Cdn Premiere A luna moth is dying under the eyes of a child. From the point of view of the insect, we hear the child wonder about death, post-mortem and the ephemeral, in a monologue inspired by Cioran. **The Shouting Flower** Derek Jenkins, Ruby Zuroski-Jenkins | 12:02 | Canada | 2018 | W Cdn Premiere A work about collaboration and process, *The Shouting Flower* approaches political resistance from multiple subject positions—plant, child, filmmaker—in an attempt to model what Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing calls “work across difference.” Using images processed in plant material gathered at key locations throughout the city, as well as direct animation and audio recorded on a child’s toy, the film documents its own creation within a landscape of hostility and neglect. A collaboration against cooperation, it becomes as it refuses. Refusing, dispersing, it shouts, “No!” **Atomes en quête d’immatérialité** \[Atoms in Search of Immateriality\] Anne-Marie Bouchard | 5:36 | Canada | 2018 | W Cdn Premiere “There is only one moral worth in this story, one essential piece of information: we are only derisive sparks in the eyes of the universe, may we have the wisdom not to forget it.” – Hubert Reeves **The Mulch Spider’s Dream** Karel Doing | 14:00 | UK | 2018 | W Cdn Premiere In 1974 Thomas Nagel published his famous essay “What is it like to be a bat?” arguing that there is a specific mental state to each organism. Besides his critique toward the materialist theory of mind, the paper also explores the differences between human consciousness and the awareness of bats. According to Nagel subjectivity can not be shared. However, cinema might be a tool to do exactly that; sharing a lived experience of another creature. This film attempts to kindle the vision of a spider by using experimental phytochemistry; creating organic shapes, rhythms and colours directly on expired 16mm film. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 441926452 | The Death and Life Of John F. Donovan | 2019-10-23 | 9:15 pm | 2019-10-23 | 11:18 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-09-18 9:11 am | Xavier Dolan is often at his best mining personal experience for lush, revealing, heart-on-the-sleeve melodrama. His English-language debut feels like a return to form as he explores the isolating loneliness of celebrity and the eternal struggle to be true to yourself. John F. Donovan (Kit Harington) is a popular star of television and movies who means the world to millions, but especially to 11-year-old Rupert (Jacob Tremblay). The aspiring young thespian has moved to England with his long-suffering mother (Natalie Portman) and is struggling to find anywhere that he fits in. One source of comfort is his fan worship of Donovan and the string of letters they exchange. Tremblay plays Rupert’s smart aleck eloquence and hysterical outbursts to perfection. —Screen Daily “May revisit a lot of familiar territory for Dolan but it is good to welcome him home.” --Screen Internationa UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 479925968 | Baloney on Balogna Day | 2019-10-24 | 1:00 pm | 2019-10-24 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-10-04 11:21 pm | Come for a single slice, or stay to enjoy all the Baloney!  |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 499955564 | QVDP Youth Drop-In's (Ages 10-18) | 2019-10-24 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-24 | 8:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Thursday and Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=TH,FR | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 11:24 am | A safe, fun place for boys and girls to hang out. Activities like pool, ping pong, Playstation 3, board games, air hockey, hoops and internet. Check the calendar for the latest afternoon and night time drop-ins. Thursdays and Fridays from 5-8pm Contact Tara at (250) 388 7696 ext. 224 or email her at <tara@quadravillagecc.com> for more details |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 408956545 | 📈 Jon Montgomery Pizza Pigout | 2019-10-24 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-24 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 9:35 am | 2019-10-22 8:51 pm | Jon Montgomery, Olympic Gold Medalist and host of CTV’s Amazing Race Canada, and KidSport Victoria have again teamed up to bring an awesome event to Victoria. Join us! The Jon Montgomery Pizza Pigout, inspired by the very popular & very fun Calgary-based "Eric Francis Pizza Pigout" is back in Victoria this October! Join many of your favourite local sports and media figures for pizza (all you can eat!), beer, live auction (featuring auctioneer Jon Montgomery!), raffle prizes, and more. We promise a fun, casual, interactive evening – and A LOT of pizza. Come hungry! All proceeds go to KidSport Victoria, So ALL Kids Can Play! This is an adult-only (19+) event; purchase a VIP ticket to join us for the 5-9pm timeframe; General Admission tickets are valid 6:30-9pm. $33.33 - $100 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jon-montgomery-pizza-pigout-tickets-58743410121> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 413609531 | 📈 Cherish Fashion & Philanthropy | 2019-10-24 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-24 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-29 10:59 am | 2019-07-29 11:05 am | Bigger and better than ever, *Cherish*: Victoria’s premiere fall fashion show fundraiser returns with fashions by Victoria’s leading designer stores Tulipe Noire, Hughes Clothing and Outlooks for Men with proceeds benefitting Victoria Women’s Transition House and Dance Victoria Society. Join us for an unforgettable evening as 16 of the city’s finest dancers step, sashay and sweep down the giant runway at the Historic Crystal Garden. You’ll be treated to a complimentary beverage, hors d’oeuvres and a robust selection of silent auction items and live auction packages. Don’t be disappointed. This event sold out six weeks before the show in 2018! Tickets are $89.50 ($85.00 + S/C) <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/cherish-fashion-philanthropy-2019-crystal-garden> <https://dancevictoria.com/support-us/cherish-2019/> Volunteer with Dance Victoria: <https://dancevictoria.com/support-us/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 480565304 | Antimatter [Media Art]: Distracted Blueberry | 2019-10-24 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-24 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:12 pm | **** Barry Doupé | 4:33:15 | Canada | 2019 | World Premiere *Distracted Blueberry* follows a performance art band through a series of poetic encounters. Masculine tropes are undone to form a relationship between male sexuality and the human death drive. The body, violence and ribald humour are placed in the larger context of nothingness and somethingness, bridging a tension between externalized anxieties and the terrors of nature. Evocative of inner emotional states, strange landscapes exist as reflections of our collective dreams and nightmares. In the opening scene of *Distracted Blueberry,* which lasts a scant seven minutes, an all-male quartet plays musical instruments with their penises. The pianist cuts off half of his penis with a large knife. Blood spurts everywhere. An audience member begins to ejaculate, spontaneously, endlessly. The pianist picks up his severed cock and begins to fuck himself with it, while banging his head on the piano keyboard. The audience member crawls onstage. The pianist fucks himself with the knife. Blood is flowing, spurting. The audience member crawls away. We’re not sure if he’s horrified or not, until he begins ejaculating again, a fountain of cum, the semen covering his face and chest. The pianist begins to fellate the knife. The camera swirls around him as blood pours out of him, mouth, anus, dick. Is this funny? Well, not exactly. Horrifying? No, not horrifying. Sexy? Maybe a little. Transgressive? After *Distracted Blueberry,* I no longer know what transgression is. Dreamlike? Yes, of course, though as the video goes on it becomes less and less like a dream and more and more like its own world. Watching *Distracted Blueberry* is like being submerged into a tank and not being able to tell the temperature and salinity of the water—or whether you are even in water or some other, as yet unnamed, liquid. You are in a highly charged, yet strangely neutral, suspension. And you need to be there for the entire 4.5 hours (though it may take multiple sessions). Affect is bracingly high: disgust, shock, laughter, beauty, suspense, titillation. At the same time, impossibly, affect is also soothingly low: distant, ambient, humming. As if Sadean transgression were presented with the inexorably meditative pace of a Morton Feldman composition. And then there’s the dialogue—sometimes cryptic, often philosophically poetic, often funny, occasionally merely silly, though always beautifully written, like goofy John Ashbery shot through (much more than he already is) with the wit of Oscar Wilde. This is what I wrote Lilli Carré a few months ago: “New Doupé! It is something else: 4.5 hours of relaxing transgressive mayhem. I’m going to try and write about it.” And so here is my first stab at it. I find the work enormously compelling, yet I can’t quite articulate why. Although it feels entirely Doupé, it also feels prescient. Prescient like dynamite about to blow up the dam and leave us flooded with new possibilities, drowning happily. – Steve Reinke Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 482465214 | Artifishal | Film and Beer Night | 2019-10-24 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-24 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 3:40 pm | With fishing being such a major part of our company, we want to continue spreading awareness around protecting our natural world and the activities that bring us so much joy.🎣 This Film is about people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. We'll be pouring your favourite beers from [Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.](https://www.facebook.com/phillipsbeer/), and all proceeds from the night will go towards supporting the Raincoast Research Society! (Buying beer is LITERALLY going to help the planet!)🌎 Admission by donation! Doors open at 6:45pm! Film starts at 7:00pm! RSVP via email at RobinsonsOutdoors@shaw.ca |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 482459604 | Nature X: Reconciliation and the Wolf | 2019-10-24 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-24 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 3:29 pm | Nature X is beyond thrilled to welcome Gary Allan, Randy Fred and Natasha Rankin of the Tundra Speaks Society, and Tundra the Wolf. This exclusive presentation will highlight the ecological value of the wolf and its importance to many First Nation peoples; from its prevalence in art, to their related familial structures, and the connection of all plants and animals. Through video and storytelling, we will learn how wolves came to be known as the “Keepers of the Balance”, and what they can teach us about environmental stewardship. The speakers have learned much from the wolf. They want you to learn, too. This free event will begin with a drinks reception, generously hosted by [Spinnakers Brewpub](https://www.facebook.com/spinnakersbrewpub/), and a meet and greet with Tundra the wolf at 6:30 p.m. The talk will begin at 7:15 p.m. Tundra Speaks Society is a BC incorporated non-profit society dedicated to conserving and preserving the wolf, and promoting the value of Indigenous laws in sustaining and protecting ecosystems. Please see their website for further information: [www.tundraspeaks.com](http://www.tundraspeaks.com/) <https://batemancentre.org/events/nature-x-reconciliation-and-the-wolf/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 441926453 | The Death and Life Of John F. Donovan | 2019-10-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-24 | 9:03 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:41 pm | Xavier Dolan is often at his best mining personal experience for lush, revealing, heart-on-the-sleeve melodrama. His English-language debut feels like a return to form as he explores the isolating loneliness of celebrity and the eternal struggle to be true to yourself. John F. Donovan (Kit Harington) is a popular star of television and movies who means the world to millions, but especially to 11-year-old Rupert (Jacob Tremblay). The aspiring young thespian has moved to England with his long-suffering mother (Natalie Portman) and is struggling to find anywhere that he fits in. One source of comfort is his fan worship of Donovan and the string of letters they exchange. Tremblay plays Rupert’s smart aleck eloquence and hysterical outbursts to perfection. —Screen Daily “May revisit a lot of familiar territory for Dolan but it is good to welcome him home.” --Screen Internationa UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 479496892 | 🎃 Atomic Vaudeville Halloween Cabaret: "It's a Mystery" | 2019-10-24 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-24 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 2, 2019 | 2019-11-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191102T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:41 am | 2019-10-04 11:46 am | The Quin twins, Tegan and Sara, are at it again, pumping out hit pop tunes and solving mysteries by the dozen. Everything is awesome when there is a conspiracy in the air? Who knows, it's a mystery! Join Atomic Vaudeville for Cabaret numero 81 and get your Halloween on. **Regular - $18.00 (Preview night) / $24** **VIP - $35.00** **VIP tickets get you guaranteed seating, one free drink, and a mysterious surprise!** Doors at 7:00 show at 7:30 **Tickets:** **<http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/60>**  **Volunteer with Atomic Vaudeville:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 441926454 | The Death and Life Of John F. Donovan | 2019-10-24 | 9:15 pm | 2019-10-24 | 11:18 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:42 pm | Xavier Dolan is often at his best mining personal experience for lush, revealing, heart-on-the-sleeve melodrama. His English-language debut feels like a return to form as he explores the isolating loneliness of celebrity and the eternal struggle to be true to yourself. John F. Donovan (Kit Harington) is a popular star of television and movies who means the world to millions, but especially to 11-year-old Rupert (Jacob Tremblay). The aspiring young thespian has moved to England with his long-suffering mother (Natalie Portman) and is struggling to find anywhere that he fits in. One source of comfort is his fan worship of Donovan and the string of letters they exchange. Tremblay plays Rupert’s smart aleck eloquence and hysterical outbursts to perfection. —Screen Daily “May revisit a lot of familiar territory for Dolan but it is good to welcome him home.” --Screen Internationa UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 462868282 | 🎃 MONSTER MASH XI | 2019-10-24 | 10:00 pm | 2019-10-25 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-19 8:37 am | 2019-09-19 8:38 am |  Vike Rugby, and Upstairs present the infamous MONSTER MASH XI October 24th, 2019 Doors 10:00pm Come dressed up and ready to dance all night long next to the Vikes Rugby Team. WITH DJ SHREW $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monster-mash-xi-tickets-73345276697> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416091719 | Legacy Art Gallery Downtown | 2019-10-25 | 10:00 am | 2019-10-25 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until December 7, 2019 | 2019-12-07 | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=WE,FR,SA;UNTIL=20191207T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 9:35 am | 2019-12-07 8:26 am | At the University of Victoria Legacy Art Galleries, art works to promote dialogue around issues that matter. Our exhibitions and programs activate research and learning through university and community collaborations. Free & open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday **June to August extended hours: We are open until 8 p.m. every Thursday in the summer! Check out our Thursday evening summer programming [here!](http://uvac.uvic.ca/events/index.html)** **<http://uvac.uvic.ca/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 442059924 | 🎈🔬 Pro-D Day: Science Exploration of Harry Potter’s World (Ages 5-9) | 2019-10-25 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-25 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-08-30 9:13 pm | For ages 5-9. Learn wizarding skills! Make water disappear, explore a secret map, play with a magic wand and experiment with some amazing potions. Presented by Mad Science. Registration begins September 3. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/pro-d-day-science-exploration-of-harry-potters-world/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 441926455 | Once Upon A Time In….Hollywood | 2019-10-25 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-25 | 5:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:45 pm | That master of pop culture cool, Quentin Tarantino, takes us on a journey back in time to the turbulent year 1969, where soon-to-be washed up Western star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his trusty stuntman Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) find themselves in the center of one of the most famous crimes in American history, the Manson murders. But it doesn't quite turn out the way you'd expect. It's a fan and critic favorite. –The Bijou "Quentin Tarantino’s magnum opus—a sweeping statement on an entire generation of American popular culture and an almost expressionistic rendering of the counterculture forming at its margins, gradually growing in influence" --Slate “A PHANTASMAGORIA OF THE LATE 1960s.” --Seattle Times “It's shaped like a Western, and gets better, tighter, and more surprising as it moseys along...” --Vulture “Strikes a chord that is distinctly elegiac and unexpectedly emotional.” --Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 480565407 | Antimatter [Media Art]: Media Salon | 2019-10-25 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-25 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:12 pm | 2019-10-05 5:13 pm | **** Media Salon is an open forum for information exchange, critical discourse and social interaction. Join visiting and local media artists for informal discussions and refreshments in a casual environment. <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 466190072 | 🎃🎈 Quivering Village Carnival and Crazy Maze | 2019-10-25 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-25 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-22 3:54 pm | **Activities include:** • Carnival Games • Witches Lair • Fortune Teller • Photo Booth • Crazy-Maze • The Food Kart • Popcorn! Hope to see you all there!!! <https://www.quadravillagecc.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 441926456 | Once Upon A Time In….Hollywood | 2019-10-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-25 | 9:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:46 pm | That master of pop culture cool, Quentin Tarantino, takes us on a journey back in time to the turbulent year 1969, where soon-to-be washed up Western star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his trusty stuntman Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) find themselves in the center of one of the most famous crimes in American history, the Manson murders. But it doesn't quite turn out the way you'd expect. It's a fan and critic favorite. –The Bijou "Quentin Tarantino’s magnum opus—a sweeping statement on an entire generation of American popular culture and an almost expressionistic rendering of the counterculture forming at its margins, gradually growing in influence" --Slate “A PHANTASMAGORIA OF THE LATE 1960s.” --Seattle Times “It's shaped like a Western, and gets better, tighter, and more surprising as it moseys along...” --Vulture “Strikes a chord that is distinctly elegiac and unexpectedly emotional.” --Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449690272 | 🎃 Paranormal Investigation | 2019-10-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-25 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 11:01 am | Join the [Beyond Belief Paranormal Events](https://www.facebook.com/beyondbeliefparanormalevents/) Team from 7:00 to 10:00pm on October 16th (Wednesday), October 25th (Friday), or October 29th (Tuesday) as we investigate the paranormal occurrences that staff, volunteers, and visitors have experienced at Point Ellice House. Reports of activity in and around the 1861 home include full body apparitions, voices, footsteps, and lights turning on by themselves. Some people feel ghostly presences in the rooms of the house and visitor centre. Access is being given to the team and those that are brave enough to join them! Over the course of the evening you will have the opportunity to participate in seances, vigils, EVP sessions, and glass moving, as well as use of the ghost hunting equipment the team will be bringing. Cost: $65 per person including taxes and fees. Tickets are limited and available on our website: <https://pointellicehouse.com/mc-events/paranormal-investigation/> Please note: Arrive at the Point Ellice House Visitor Centre by 6:45pm. Weather permitting, we will be investigating the grounds. Please make sure you dress for the weather and wear flat, close-toed shoes. You will be required to sign a health and safety waiver for the event. This event is ages 16 and up. Please note, anyone 16 to 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited. Those who are intoxicated will not be permitted to participate in the event and will not be issued a refund. Attendees can receive a refund up to 7 days before the event start date. Refunds will not be issued after this period. |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 461764499 | 🎃 The Rocky Horror Picture Show | 2019-10-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-25 | 8:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 27, 2019 | 2019-10-27 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191027T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:14 am | 2019-09-18 9:14 am | ### *Rocky Horror* virgins start here In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” **Let’s do the time warp again! It’s the time of year to put on your fishnets, wig, and little gold shorts: *Rocky Horror Picture Show* returns to The Vic! We’ll have a fantastic host to start the night (and indoctrinate *Rocky Horror* virgins), a costume contest, and all of the rice-tossing, newsprint-hoisting, interactive madness you can dream of.** **This is the film, not a live show.** **$20** Rated PG – [**No Membership Required**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) – **[19+ Event](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/why-19/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-2019/>** Limited amount of prop bags available for $5 cash Bags will be checked – no outdoor food or drink *2 pieces of ID will be required for entry. One must be Government issued with a photo and birth date – yellow replacement ID paper does not count for photo ID* Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 423476934 | 💻 OrcaJam 2019: 48 Hour Game Jam Hackathon | 2019-10-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Administrator | 2019-08-10 2:35 pm | OrcaJam is Victoria’s annual 48 hour game jam. Come join local and visiting designers, developers, programmers, artists and musicians of all skill levels to make a game from scratch in only 48 hours! Space Is Limited! You should come if: You've started but never finished a game You've never released a game You're not the greatest programmer ever You want to make a board game/tabletop RPG/not-a-video-game - all games are welcome! You should especially come if you're a digital artist! If you're new to programming, you should check out one of [Canada Learning Code's workshops](https://www.canadalearningcode.ca/experiences/?location=victoria). This game jam is not a class, if you want to make a videogame you need to be able to code already. You should bring: Whatever you like to use to make games! For lots of people that's a laptop with Unity or GameMaker installed on it, but board games, card games, and any other game that you can build and play at a table is welcome. $20 Tickets: <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orcajam-2019-48-hour-game-jam-hackathon-tickets-66642552669> Just Feel Like Helping Out? [VOLUNTEER SIGN UP](https://forms.gle/M8qazHCyzTLtm5WY6) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 480566336 | Antimatter [Media Art]: Under the Underground | 2019-10-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-25 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:13 pm | **** **A Peculiar Week in My Dream Journal, May 1973** Ryan Betschart | 6:17 | USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere *O sun, to tell thee how I hate thy beams That bring to my remembrance from what state I fell...* An ode to the Beast; who was felt strongly during the 1970s, when Americans had idle time for metaphysical inquiry, as benefit from the racism of their forefathers, in turn setting in motion an attempt towards a mass liberation of consciousness, which, succumbing to arrogance, unsuccessfully bid to help remove the psychological chains imposed upon others, chains which were the genesis of the aforementioned teenage thought liberation. **Under the Underground** Angela Christlieb | 54:00 | Austria | 2019 | NA Premiere Christlieb’s documentary guides us through the improvised spaces of Janka Industries, an underground cellar vault and creative microcosm of Vienna’s subculture. Voodoo Jürgens and bands such as Petra und der Wolf and Tankris practice and perform here in the midst of a bizarre hodgepodge of electronic scrap. A music film and an ultimate underground homage that cinematically captures the magic of the site. “In the underground vault of a former Viennese factory building, you find a bizarre and magical microcosm filled with electronic and analogue objects and instruments. Dubbed Janka Industries, the cellars were first occupied by creative mavericks in the 1980s. Since then, it served as a space for experimental music and eclectic art. *Under the Underground* evokes memories of its improvised beginnings, of rats, parrots and other former guests, as well as today’s studio spaces where musicians play, perform and record. An artistic film about analogue hacking, quirky creativity, and eccentric music—the ultimate homage to underground culture.” – Kaleidoskop Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 421135133 | 🎃📚 Charlotte Gray presents "Murdered Midas" | 2019-10-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-25 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 5:57 pm | 2019-10-04 11:08 pm | **Free to attend | In-store | Books will be available for purchase** Join us on October 25th to dive into one of the most sensational and unsolved true crime stories in Canadian history. In 1943 Sir Harry Oakes, gold mining tycoon, philanthropist and the richest man in Canada, was murdered. Now lauded historian and biographer, Charlotte Gray lends a fresh perspective to the cold case, offering a new suspect who had previously been overlooked. This event is sure to have you on the edge of your seat! <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 455941782 | Lecture on Nothing by Kay Larson | 2019-10-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-25 | 9:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-12 9:38 pm | 2019-10-01 10:17 pm | ** *Orion Series in Fine Arts* **John Cage: *Lecture on Nothing*** **With Kay Larson, art critic, columnist & author** Kay Larson, author of ‘Where the heart beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism and the Inner Life of Artists,’ directs a performance of John Cage’s *Lecture on Nothing*, performed by UVic students and community members. Larson is an acclaimed art critic, columnist, and author who wrote feature articles and a column of art criticism for *New York* magazine for fourteen years. When that job ended, she began Zen Buddhist practice at Zen Mountain Monastery in upstate New York. She has been a frequent contributor to the *New York Times* and her writing has appeared in many types of publications: *Artnews*, the *Village Voice*, *Vogue*, *Artforum*, as well as international newspapers, popular press, and museum exhibition catalogues. After a decade of intensive Zen, she now practices in the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. About ‘Where the Heart Beats’ Larson writes: “This book has been a fifteen-year journey into the world of John Cage, who was teacher to so many, and who taught me, too. As real Zen teachers do, he modeled a way of life for me. This kind of teaching doesn’t need physical proximity. It is best displayed within the life of the person who teaches. What choices did he make? Why did he make them? What questions did he ask? Cage modeled a life that lives on in the daily moments of those who knew, loved, and were taught by him.” This event is part of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s convening *In the Present Moment: Buddhism, Contemporary Art, & Social Practice*. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 492419209 | 🎃 Festa de Halloween | 2019-10-25 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-17 9:51 am | Pachanga Latina presents Festa de Halloween with Live Band Sambacouver and Dj Pachanguero Cover $20 adv / $25 at the door Party from 8pm till 2am This is CRAZY!! We are 50% sold out Get your tickets now before it's too late!! Tickets at Red Lion Hotel 3366 Douglas St. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 449672702 | 🎃 Westwood Recordings Presents: Halloween w/ Moontricks & Dirtwire | 2019-10-25 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:36 am | TICKETS: [http://bit.ly/ww-victoria](https://bit.ly/ww-victoria) \- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [Westwood Recordings](https://www.facebook.com/westwoodrecordings/) Presents: Halloween at the Capital Ballroom Featuring: [Moontricks](https://www.facebook.com/Moontricks/) [Dirtwire](https://www.facebook.com/dirtwiremusic/) [Mt. Doyle](https://www.facebook.com/DJ.Mt.Doyle/) \--------- Friday, October 25, 2019 Capital Ballroom Victoria, BC Doors: 9:00 PM Set Times: TBA 19+ \-------------------- \*\*\*TICKETS\*\*\* Limited number of Early Bird $20 Tickets are now on sale! ONLINE: [http://bit.ly/ww-victoria](https://bit.ly/ww-victoria) IN-STORE: Hardcopies are now available at the Ticket Rocket office in Victoria: 1050 Meares St (Door is located on the Meares side of the Mosaic Building). \-------------------- ARTIST INFO: \- MOONTRICKS (LIVE) Kootenays, BC \- DIRTWIRE (LIVE) Oakland, CA \- MT. DOYLE Victoria, BC \-------------------- LISTEN to WESTWOOD WEEKLY on SPOTIFY for more music: <http://smarturl.it/westwoodweekly> \-------------------- Follow Westwood Recordings: [https://westwoodrecordings.com](https://westwoodrecordings.com/) <https://soundcloud.com/westwoodrecordings> [https://www.facebook.com/westwoodrecordings](https://www.facebook.com/westwoodrecordings/) [https://twitter.com/westwood\_label](https://twitter.com/westwood_label) <https://www.instagram.com/westwoodrecordings/> <https://www.youtube.com/user/westwoodrecordings> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 480566387 | Antimatter [Media Art]: Le vent sur ton visage doré n’atteindra pas le sommet de ta noirceur | 2019-10-25 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-25 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:14 pm | **** Expanded Cinema Performance: **Guillaume Vallée & Hazy Montagne Mystique** 45:00 | Canada | 2018 | W Cdn Premiere | strobe light warning *Le vent sur ton visage doré n’atteindra pas le sommet de ta noirceur (The wind on your golden face will not reach the summit of your darkness)* is an audiovisual performance by Guillaume Vallée and Hazy Montagne Mystique. Using only footage from Jean-Claude Van Damme movies—from 16mm to VHS—this work is a tribute/non-tribute to JCVD’s persona and martial arts techniques depicted through materiality, multi-projection, aggressive and psychedelic imagery and the desecration of the masculine figure in 1980s action flicks. Experimental filmmaker, video artist and independent curator **Guillaume Vallée** graduated from Concordia University with a Major in Film Animation and MFA in Studio Arts. He’s interested in alternative forms of moving images in analogue forms as a way of considering the direct interaction between different mediums. His work is an exploration of materiality within the creative process. Attempting to create a more complex relationship with his subject matter, Vallée makes use of cross-medium forms that range from camera-less techniques to optical effects, glitch and video feedback, resulting in expanded and hybrid pieces realized with Super 8, 16mm and VHS. His audiovisual performances have been seen at various festivals in Canada, USA, France, Italy and Japan and his experimental films and videos have been screened internationally. **Hazy Montagne Mystique** has developed a sonic universe of organic sounds (field recordings, cassette tape manipulations and amplification) using vintage/modular synthesizers, and effects pedals which are often modified by him. Drawing on his training as an experimental sound artist, he has created a unique sonic language by tinkering with a mixture of original and invented sounds. The result is vivid music that he sees as sonic landscapes, lunar atmospheres or meditative sounds conceived for underwater breathing. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 466183892 | 🎃 Halloween Weekend at the Strath | 2019-10-25 | 10:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-22 3:45 pm | 2019-09-22 3:45 pm | This Halloween, embrace your inner freak as the Strath is transformed into a carnival of terror. 🎃🤡 💀 5 rooms, 5 parties in one spot. **FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH** **Main Floor (Clubhouse, Games Room, Sticky Wicket)** $8 cover after 10pm **Distrikt Nightclub** 10pm doors $8 after 11pm Stay tuned for our costume contest categories with CASH prizes! 19+. Must have two pieces of valid ID. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 466189621 | 🎃 90s Hip Hop Halloween Edition | 2019-10-25 | 10:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-22 3:51 pm | Lucky Bar, Victoria and Surge Events present the legendary... **90s Hip Hop Party - Halloween Edition!** All the best hits from the 90s played all night long. Get ready for the company of Tupac Shakur, Mack 10, NAS, Outkast, Dr Dre, Method Man, Run DMC. JAY-Z. Old Dirty Bastard, Snoop Dogg, and many many more. Requests welcomed. $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/90s-hip-hop-halloween-edition-tickets-73350335829> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926457 | 🎃 Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark | 2019-10-25 | 10:15 pm | 2019-10-26 | 12:03 am | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:49 pm | Like the bestselling series of books that inspired it, Scary Stories opens a creepy gateway into horror for younger genre enthusiasts. –Rotten Tomatoes A fun, lively adaptation that pays due homage to the original and manages to keenly balance laughs and scares. --Detroit News “EFFECTIVELY SPOOKY!” --The Wrap “A handsome, and deliciously horrible, horror movie.” --Entertainment Weekly UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449648858 | Childhood Anxiety: Helping Children Heal | 2019-10-26 | 9:00 am | 2019-10-26 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 9:59 am | Does your child or the children you work with struggle with anxiety: panic attacks, separation anxiety, stomach aches, headaches, tantrums, obsessions/compulsions, avoidance of activities, racing thoughts, or troubles with sleep? Anxiety has many faces, and at this workshop parents, caregivers, and professionals will learn about the psychological and physiological roots of anxiety, why it is on the rise in our children, and what to do to help children better manage it. This course has a holistic\* and strength-based approach that focusses on what we as caretakers, parents, and professionals can do vs. stigmatizing children who are struggling. Various facets of the child's environment will be explored that can contribute to a child's emotional struggles. Join Tammy Schamuhn, Registered Psychologist, Registered Play Therapist, and Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology, as we explore the research and theory research and theory in the field of mental health, education, attachment, naturopathic medicine, and interpersonal neurobiology will be explored. Attendees will be given resources and direct tools to help their child, or the children they work with, overcome this emotional obstacle. This workshop aims to enlighten, empower, and inspire those who take care of our children. RESERVE YOUR SEAT HERE-- <https://instituteofchildpsychology.com/product/childhood-anxiety-understanding-and-helping-children-heal-victoria2019/> OBJECTIVES: \- Identify neurobiological and physiological mechanisms that underlie anxiety \- Describe ways in which parenting styles can contribute to anxiety in children \- Implement a variety of emotion regulation strategies \- Recognize environmental and societal factors that contribute towards the increase in anxiety amongst children \- Understand pharmacological and naturopathic treatment options VENUE: University of Victoria THIS TRAINING IS ENDORSED BY THE CANADIAN COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY ASSOCIATION This training is good for 6.5 continuing education credits TARGET AUDIENCE: This presentation is appropriate for parents, educators, caregivers, and mental health professionals. WHAT WE PROVIDE: Workbooks to complete throughout the day are available at event sign-in. Refreshments {coffee, tea and water} will be provided at the event. An electronic certificate of completion will be granted after completion of this seminar {within 10 business days}. UNABLE TO AFFORD A TICKET? We offer subsidized tickets to those have limited income. Please email us at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com for qualifications. CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS: Full refunds are available in the original payment method up to 30 days prior to course date. Tickets can be transferred to another party at any time. \*BUYERS REMORSE: Tickets purchased within 30 days of the course start date can be refunded within 24 hours of purchase timestamp. Please contact our administration team for further details at info@instituteofchildpsychology.com. |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 470508540 | 🎈 Family Harvest Festival | 2019-10-26 | 10:00 am | 2019-10-26 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-26 9:01 am | Join us for a fun-filled event with lots of activities for the family. Check back for more information on the event closer to the time. <https://hcp.ca/event/family-harvest-festival-2/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 491676647 | Cedar Weaving Workshop | 2019-10-26 | 10:00 am | 2019-10-26 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:41 pm | 2019-10-16 4:44 pm | With Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ weavers Rose and Brian Wilson Saturday, October 26, 2019 | \*Drop in between 10am-3pm (or while supplies last) Legacy Downtown | 630 Yates St. | Lekwungen territory Come overload your senses with the touch and smell of cedar while listening to weaver Rose Wilson and her son Brian from Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ First Nation share how they process, harvest and weave with cedar. Weave your own cedar bracelet, headband or small basket. No previous weaving experience necessary. COST - Admission is always free | Weaving kits are between $15-$30. All proceeds go to the artists. \_\_\_\_ Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen-speaking peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Accessibility: The main entrance to Legacy is at street level and there are no steps or gaps to enter the main gallery, inner gallery or washrooms. The main entrance has two sets of heavy doors that must be manually opened. There are additional doors without push buttons to the inner gallery. Legacy has two single-stall, gender inclusive washrooms. Both of these washrooms have manual doors and support bars, and only one provides ample space for mobility devices. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility at Legacy, please contact legacy@uvic.ca or call 250 721-6562. |
Free / No Entry Fee, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 476777663 | 📈🎈 20th Annual VNCS Japanese Cultural Fair | 2019-10-26 | 10:00 am | 2019-10-26 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 10:20 pm | Come celebrate the Japanese culture with us at 20th annual VNCS Japanese Cultural Fair! FREE Family friendly event. Japanese food - Sushi, Bento, Manju, Poke bowl, Maccha and more TBA. Performances - Taiko drumming, Furusato dancers, Soran dancers from Japanese Heritage Language School, and new this year, Japanese folk singer Yuria Wakai Demonstrations - Tea ceremony, Martial Arts, Cosplay and more! New this year - talk on Japanese sake Support - Silent auction, Things Japanese table, Kimonos for sale This is a fundraising event for Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society(VNCS). Full schedule to be posted closer to the date <http://www.vncs.ca/> We need many volunteers - if you can help, please email us at info@vncs.ca |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 355546326 | Free Workshop: Sheet Mulching | 2019-10-26 | 10:00 am | 2019-10-26 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-17 10:30 am | This Advanced Composting session will be hands on. In situ composting, or soil building in the form of Sheet Mulching is a fast process of building fertile soil where there isn’t any, converting lawn landscapes into active growing gardens, or simply adding more nutrients to existing gardens. We’ll first learn about the princilples behind sheet mulching and why/how it works, then we’ll build a large sheet mulch bed in the gardens at the Compost Education Centre with a variety of organic matter. Come ready to get dirty and do some shoveling! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-workshop-sheet-mulching-tickets-55452239140> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 462860262 | 🎃🎈 Make It an Indigo Weekend: Halloween (Ages 5+) | 2019-10-26 | 10:50 am | 2019-10-26 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-19 8:30 am | 2019-09-19 8:31 am | Dress up in your best costume and join us for a Halloween parade! Plus, make your own colour changing slime and hunt for treasure in our Foam Alive demo. This event is perfect for children aged 5+. \*Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Register here: <https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/26512/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 455934923 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: The Wizard of Oz | 2019-10-26 | 12:45 pm | 2019-10-26 | 2:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 28, 2019 | 2019-10-27 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191028T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-12 9:29 pm | 2019-09-12 9:30 pm | Victor Fleming, USA, 1939, 102 minutes, rated G Celebrating its 80th Anniversary! Judy Garland as Dorothy goes over the rainbow to Oz and meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. This is one vintage film that fully lives up to its classic status. The yellow brick road. “I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore.” The ruby slippers. “We’re off to see the wizard.” The Wicked Witch of the West. The Emerald City. Flying monkeys. “There’s no place like home.”--Variety MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 500102116 | Emergency Preparedness & Community Mapping Event | 2019-10-26 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 2:33 pm | This event will follow the City of Victoria's Emergency Reception Centre Exercise from 12:30-2pm. Find all the details here: <https://www.facebook.com/events/397069917631185/> Join us for hot chocolate, cider, and a community mapping event. Using maps, and with help from UVIC Community Mapping students, we will talk about the what our community needs to become more resilient in the event of natural disasters. Together we will create the "OAKLANDS MAP OF RESILIENCE" based on what natural, built, and community resources are already located in Oaklands, and what we need as a community to become more resilient in case of emergency. What's your plan in case of an emergency? What resources do you want to see in your neighbourhood to help you in case of natural disasters? How can community amenities support getting to know your neighbours and build a stronger, healthier community? Have your say about the future of the Oaklands neighbourhood. Whether you live here, work, volunteer, or spend time just having fun, we want to hear your thoughts on the priorities and issues in the Oaklands neighbourhood. Location: Oaklands Community Centre, 1-2827 Belmont Ave Hot chocolate, cider, snacks provided Learn more at <https://oaklands.life/onp> Questions? Email community@oaklandsca.com, or call 250-370-9101 ext.4 |
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| 476598824 | 🎃🎈 Halloween FunFest | 2019-10-26 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 5:43 pm | 2019-10-01 5:45 pm | **Come to the Victoria West Community Centre for a range of activities for children up to 9 years of age such as crafts & games, pumpkin carving and lots of treats! Saturday, October 26th from 2:00pm-4:00pm $3 per child** **** **<http://www.victoriawest.ca/>** |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 442059619 | Artist Workshop: Relaxation Through Line Drawing | 2019-10-26 | 2:30 pm | 2019-10-26 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-08-30 9:12 pm | Jessie Beauvilliers is a local artist known for her pen and ink works depicting sea life. Join Jessie to learn line drawing and shading techniques that are both relaxing and beautiful. Registration begins September 3. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/artist-workshop-relaxation-through-line-drawing/> |
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| 441926458 | Once Upon A Time In….Hollywood | 2019-10-26 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 5:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:47 pm | That master of pop culture cool, Quentin Tarantino, takes us on a journey back in time to the turbulent year 1969, where soon-to-be washed up Western star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his trusty stuntman Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) find themselves in the center of one of the most famous crimes in American history, the Manson murders. But it doesn't quite turn out the way you'd expect. It's a fan and critic favorite. –The Bijou "Quentin Tarantino’s magnum opus—a sweeping statement on an entire generation of American popular culture and an almost expressionistic rendering of the counterculture forming at its margins, gradually growing in influence" --Slate “A PHANTASMAGORIA OF THE LATE 1960s.” --Seattle Times “It's shaped like a Western, and gets better, tighter, and more surprising as it moseys along...” --Vulture “Strikes a chord that is distinctly elegiac and unexpectedly emotional.” --Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 448713195 | 🎃 Victoria Zombie Walk 2019 | 2019-10-26 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 5:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-09-06 10:48 am | Its that time again! get out the blood and let the dead walk! start gathering around 3pm and be prepared to start walking at 3:30 sharp! //General event rules// \--No fireworks/firecrackers \--No guns/crossbows (you know its not real but the police/public dont) \--Do not smear blood on store windows along the route of the walk \--Dont touch/smear blood on walk observers \-- Dont impead traffic on the roads \-- dont bite anyone \-- Have fun but be respectful <https://www.facebook.com/events/950557918629635/> |
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| 456754444 | FREE! Understanding and Addressing Soil Contamination | 2019-10-26 | 4:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 6:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-13 2:40 pm | From backyard growing to community and boulevard gardening, ensuring your soil is healthy is the first step to any urban agriculture project. Soils can sometimes contain heavy metals and other contaminants as a result of our industrial past and present land use, or proximity to busy roads. Potentially toxic soils can be a concern for food gardens as contaminants may be taken up into or onto our veggies and fruits. This workshop will provide: - An introduction to soil contamination; - How to find out more about your soil quality; - How to understand soil test results; - What to do if you do have elevated metals or other contaminants in your garden soils; - And best practices for growing food in healthful ways. Most importantly: bring your Healing City Soils test results for interpretation! Copies of individual results will not be on site for reference. Students Martyna and Jordie from Royal Roads University, who've worked intensely with Healing City Soils in 2019 through their Bachelors of Environmental Science Program, will be available to review your test results and offer advice on moving forward with your urban gardening. Instructor: Steeve Deschênes obtained both his B.Sc. in Physical Geography and his M.Sc. in Spatial Statistics and Soil Contamination Modelling from the University of Victoria. He is currently working as a Spatial Information Analyst at GeoBC in Victoria and also collaborates with the Compost Education Centre on the Healing City Soils project. He is a member of the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science and the Canadian Society of Soil Science. He has received training, education, and inspiration from [Peter McCoy](http://radicalmycology.com/) of Radical Mycology and [Dr. Eleanor Setton](http://ssrl.geog.uvic.ca/?q=people/eleanor-setton) from the UVic Geography Department. Steeve is passionate about spatial statistics and environmental modeling including human exposure to contaminants and grassroots remediation projects. This workshop is co-facilitated by Healing City Soils (HCS) Program Coordinator and CEC Representative, Alexis Hogan; HCS mapping and GIS Expert, Steeve Deschenes; and Royal Roads University Healing City Soils 2019 Team Members, Martyna Tomczynski and Jordi Fisher. Our facilitators will be present with a breadth of knowledge to help equip participants with knowledge around soil contamination and best practices for gardening with soils bearing higher than normal amounts of heavy metals. Furthermore, facilitators will assist participants in interpreting their soil testing results as well as planning the next steps for the health of their garden's soil and plants. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-understanding-and-addressing-soil-contamination-tickets-70998900623> The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. [Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website.](https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/compost-education-centre-membership/) |
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| 479927641 | 🎃📈 Pumpkin Art in Oak Bay Village | 2019-10-26 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Daily until November 1, 2019 | 2019-11-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191101T065959Z | Administrator | 2019-10-04 11:26 pm | 2019-10-04 11:26 pm | Oak Bay Village is now the home of Pumpkin Art! Hundreds and hundreds of carved pumpkins will be displayed behind the Oak Bay Municipal Hall featuring the likes of local personalities, cartoon characters, the Royal Family, the Beatles and more. Admission is by donation and the proceeds benefit Oak Bay Volunteer Services Society and Threshold Housing Society. Pumpkin Art is open from 5pm to 9 pm beginning Friday, October 26 Pumpkin Art is open until 10 pm on October 31. [http://www.visitoakbayvillage.ca/index.php?area\_id=1003&page\_id=1003&page\_element\_id=4&article\_id=2&LIMIT4=0#element4](http://www.visitoakbayvillage.ca/index.php?area_id=1003&page_id=1003&page_element_id=4&article_id=2&LIMIT4=0#element4) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 449663226 | 🍫🍷 Chocolate & Cider | 2019-10-26 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:23 am | 2019-09-07 10:27 am | **So much can be paired with Cider, in this class we will explore how Julie's Chocolates can complement your Glass filled of Merridale Cider** ## About this Event We will get together around the table for this exclusive event featuring Merridale Cidery & Julie's Chocolate Delights. We can't wait to taste all the pairings and perhaps a new chocolate with cider filling?! (Will Julie take on this challenge?) Join us to discover!! Tickets: Just 20$ (16 spots avaliable), purchase online [through eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/chocolate-cider-tickets-64157239029) or facebook. .... Phone:250-590-5883 Email: tudorlrsevents@gmail.com Please taste responsibly and plan for a safe ride home. Participants must be at least 19 years of age. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 466181821 | 🎃 Halloween Costume Crawl 2019 | 2019-10-26 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-26 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-22 3:41 pm | HALLOWEEN COSTUME CRAWL 2019 Presented by: StudentTours.com $30 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/halloween-costume-crawl-2019-tickets-65865342011> \*\*\*PRICES GO UP OCT 1st \*\*\* Come to your starting location to claim your ticket and board the first bus. Your name will be on the will-call list. Must have your ID. How Does it Work? The tradition continues! Why party at just one venue on Halloween when you can go to all of them? That’s right, you do the partying and we do the driving! Join us for the BIGGEST and BEST 24th Annual Halloween Club Crawl in Canada for students and party people alike! There will be hundreds of party buses and thousands of creepy crawlers dressed in fun and outrageous costumes. This event is guaranteed to completely sell out. You simply don’t want to miss this epic night! Here are a few testimonials from last year: "Best Halloween night of my life. Thanks for organizing a great event!" ~ Mike E. Toronto, ON "Thanks ST for putting on a great show. We'll definitely be back next year!" ~ Stephanie P. Vancouver, BC Last year we set a record with over 12,000 students from the major colleges and universities across Canada... and yet again we will be taking more students on a wild ride to 4 of the hottest bars in each city. The dance floors will be packed and Student Tours Party Patrol will be stationed on every bus to keep the mobile party hopping between venues. Our party transportation is simply outrageous! Don't worry if you feel a little shy on the first ride...believe us...you won't be by the end! Our mobile party is a unique way to experience Halloween. You just won't have this much fun on a normal night! Your 2019 Halloween Club Crawl Pass Includes: \* 4 of the hottest bars and Halloween parties \* Super fun party bus transportation between venues \* No cover charges and no waiting in line \* Costume contests and prizes \* Student Tours Party Patrol Event Hosts Fun Factor & Quality Assurance Guarantee On a Student Tours club crawl we absolutely 100% guarantee that you will have the time of your life or we will make it right! Important: All purchased tickets are will-call only. Claim your ticket when you arrive at your starting location. Double-check your event details to be sure that you purchased the correct date and starting location. Must have your I.D. to pick up your tickets. Must be legal drink age and have government-issued photo identification to attend this event. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 495233524 | 🎃 Groove Kitchen's Hallowe'en Scream | 2019-10-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-20 5:09 pm | Popular soul-funk band Groove Kitchen stages its legendary annual Hallowe'en dance at Hermann's Jazz Club. Earth Wind & Fire, James Brown, Justin Timberlake and more! Costumes welcome. $20 Tickets at [groovekitchen.ca](http://groovekitchen.ca/), [eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/halloween-scream-with-groove-kitchen-at-hermanns-tickets-72730110719), [Long & McQuade](https://www.long-mcquade.com/).  |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 462184979 | 🎃 Nefarious - Halloween Show And Party | 2019-10-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 11:55 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:42 pm | This Halloween Passion & Performance Arts Inc brings you an immersive horror experience. Join us on October 26 at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa for our most sinister event yet. Passion & Performance's annual themed event is one of our most sought after events, and we anticipate the Halloween adaptation to be just as popular. Get your tickets early so you're not left without. Here is how the event works: Nefarious will kick off with the show running from 7:00-8:30 PM, doors open at 6:30 PM. This show will feature performers in dance from all different levels from beginner to professional. We have weaved our twisted tales into an exciting evening for you filled with blood, gore and horror. The party will kick off at 9:00 PM. There will be dancing with music spun by DJ Bryan Boitano, a photo booth, incredible food, and more. You won’t want to miss this party! **Tickets:** Tickets will be on a sliding scale based on best visibility of the stage. Each section has a set amount of tickets so please be sure to buy ahead so that you get the seats you want! Members tickets will go on sale September 9, 2019 and can be purchased at our studio. General Admission tickets will go on sale September 19, 2019 at 11:00 am. **VIP Section: $59 – assigned front two rows of seating** **Section A: $49 - assigned seating** **Section B: $39** **Section C: $34 (Limited visibility of the stage)** **Standing Room Only: $29** **Party only: $24** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nefarious-halloween-show-and-party-tickets-71459650739**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nefarious-halloween-show-and-party-tickets-71459650739) This is a 19+ event. The show will feature mature content. Attire: It’s Halloween…show off your best costumes. Please come in the most outrageous, unique costumes you can think of! This is a costume party. No street clothing will be permitted. Please no masks. About the show portion and our studio: Passion and Performance strives to make performing arts accessible to all those who wish to participate. As such you will see performers of all ages, genders and skill levels from brand new beginners to advanced performers. Our company is a safe space for performance so please be advised that you will be seeing amateur and professional entertainment. This show will feature mature content including partial nudity, coarse language, mature themes and lots of jiggles. This show is strictly 19+.  |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 476597579 | 🏳️🌈🎃 Sashay Cafe : Nightmare Before Christmas Edition! An All Ages Drag Show | 2019-10-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 5:39 pm | 2019-10-01 5:40 pm | For The Love Of Drag proudly presents SASHAY CAFÉ : NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS EDITION An All Ages Drag Show! Saturday, September 28 Doors @ 7PM / Show @ 745PM At Caffe Fantastico Quadra (965 Kings Rd) $10 online Save the fees with an etransfer: loveofdrag@gmail.com / password 'drag' Tickets available at the door if not sold out online. This is Halloween! Victoria's open stage all ages drag show is back again with a Nightmare Before Christmas themed show and an incredible line up! Sashay Café is a cozy all ages monthly drag show taking place at Caffe Fantastico in the heart of Quadra Village! The coffee bar will be open, and alcohol and food will also be available for purchase. Come support local drag! Join us for a thrilling evening of performances from veteran and up-and-coming drag artists: \*Chaz Avery : ig @chaz.avery \*Dandy Dykon : ig @dandy.dykon \*Dublin Tendre : ig @dublin\_tendre \*Hunky Dorian : ig @king\_hunky\_dorian \*Irving St. Valentine : ig @irvingstvalentine \*Peaches : ig @peachesvenom \*Sunny Nightmare : ig @lprometheus27 \*Toxic Waste : ig @\_toxic\_\_waste\_\_ \*Victor West : ig @victorwestdrag Acknowledgement: This show is happening on the traditional and unceded lands of the Lekwungen-speaking people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. Let us all work towards decolonization together. Accessibility: \*Caffe Fantastico has two levels connected by 2 stairs. Both the Quadra St and Kings Rd entries are level with the sidewalk. There is a single use wheelchair accessible restroom on both the upper and lower level. The upper level (Kings Rd entrance) has access to the coffee bar. \*There will be amplified sound via microphone and speakers. Lighting is overhead with no coloured or flashing lights. \*There is street parking available, as well as bus stops less than one block from the cafe. \*Tickets are available on a sliding scale for anyone with financial barriers who would like to attend and support. We can also arrange a cash door ticket for you if electronic transactions are a barrier. Please send a message or email loveofdrag@gmail.com so I can arrange to accommodate you! This show is a space for LGBTQ+ art. Allies are welcome to join us, please respect the artists and community. <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sashay-cafe-nightmare-before-christmas-edition-an-all-ages-drag-show-tickets-74905252627> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 419378930 | 📈 A Night to Dream | 2019-10-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 6:18 pm | **CrossFit LoLo celebrates their 1 year anniversary at a soirée event “A Night to Dream” including Silent Auction for KidSport Victoria!** ## About this Event We are Crossfit LoLo - a new business and community in Victoria. We stand for Love on, Lift on and our commitment is simple: elevating one another mentally and physically in order to see our potential & motivate each other to take action, to encourage vulnerability, community resilience and to live healthier more enriched lives of our own design. On Saturday October 26th 2020, We are excited to invite you along with your family and friends to celebrate our 1 year anniversary at our soirée event “A Night to Dream” held at 7:00pm right in our gym at 1807 Store St. Downtown Victoria. We will be hosting a silent auction where you and others can join in on the fun to support KidSport Victoria. We are choosing to get behind this organization because it completely aligns with our commitments. We believe: • That no kid should be left on the sidelines. • All Kids get access to organized sport and physical activity to foster essential life skills, contribute to healthier lifestyles and enhance social and community connectedness. There will also be food, drink, music and entertainment. In addition to the generous local donations in the silent auction, you will have an opportunity to win an exercise bike in our raffle draw! Dress to impress and we will see you there! $25 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-night-to-dream-tickets-67894906493> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926459 | Once Upon A Time In….Hollywood | 2019-10-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 9:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:47 pm | That master of pop culture cool, Quentin Tarantino, takes us on a journey back in time to the turbulent year 1969, where soon-to-be washed up Western star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his trusty stuntman Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) find themselves in the center of one of the most famous crimes in American history, the Manson murders. But it doesn't quite turn out the way you'd expect. It's a fan and critic favorite. –The Bijou "Quentin Tarantino’s magnum opus—a sweeping statement on an entire generation of American popular culture and an almost expressionistic rendering of the counterculture forming at its margins, gradually growing in influence" --Slate “A PHANTASMAGORIA OF THE LATE 1960s.” --Seattle Times “It's shaped like a Western, and gets better, tighter, and more surprising as it moseys along...” --Vulture “Strikes a chord that is distinctly elegiac and unexpectedly emotional.” --Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 480567041 | Antimatter [Media Art]: To Forget | 2019-10-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:15 pm | **** **One Off** Sofia Theodore-Pierce | 13:09 | USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere A glimpse of a mother’s face barely recognizable on a strip of Super 8 provokes a deep dive into questions of emotional inheritance and the value of an imperfect document. Mining the gap between uncertainty and recognition, *One Off* engages themes of reproduction, photographic method and the act of journaling to keep track of the self. No container can contain her. **Palace of Pope** Stephanie Barber | 12:08 | USA | 2018 | Cdn Premiere My darling, these many days have been collated, inverted and mocked by the words and images surrounding them. *Palace of Pope* is composed of found photographs and original text and sound art. A three-act piece, the video moves from poetic rumination both visually and sonically to a brief dialectic narrative to a long list of names and portraits as the sound breaks down and moves towards music. Throughout the the piece images are altered subtly through light, lenses and physical manipulation. The original roughness of the found photographs are present, and then again gone—banality and sublimity trade off in response to the poetry of the text. **My World Is No Longer the World I Knew** Weiye Su | 6:51 | Canada/China | 2019 | W Cdn Premiere 18 years later, I revisited my first “home.” Nothing seems to change and nothing seems the same. **E-Ticket** Simon Liu | 13:00 | Hong Kong/USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere A film 16,000 splices in the making, *E-Ticket* is a frantic re-cataloguing of a personal archive and an opportunity for rebirth to forgotten images. 35mm photo negatives and moving pictures (taken during the artist’s formative years) are obsessively cut apart, reshuffled then tape-spliced together inch by inch in rigid increments. By exploiting the projector’s prerogative to break down fluid motion into individual frames, the work questions the role of continuity in cinema. Fragmented views swipe between a school trip to India, culminating with a protest of a 2005 World Trade Organization summit in Hong Kong. A retelling of Dante’s Inferno for the streaming age; freedom of movement for the modern cloud. My photographs may have been cut up and mixed around, but at least they’re all in one place now. **to forget** Lydia Nsiah | 17:00 | Austria | 2019 | NA Premiere *to forget* is a filmic journey on the potentialities of forgetting and its resemblance to remembering. Recorded on expired Super 8 and 16mm film only, forgetting becomes productive and “visible” in non-existing, fading and colour-transformed film exposures. This (non) documentation of possibly empty and fading spaces (to be) is further highlighted by Jejuno’s trance-like and uncanny sound composition. The abyss is present. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 479488329 | 🎃 Rocky Horror Show Live | 2019-10-26 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-26 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:31 am | 2019-10-04 11:36 am | Atomic Vaudeville is back again with the cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show Live. Join us at the Metro Theatre October 17 -November 2, 2019. Costumes encouraged, prop kits available and the Time Warp compulsory. Newly engaged sweethearts Brad and Janet become stranded with a flat tire during a storm - their only ray of light coming from the mansion of mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is tested, they meet a houseful of wild characters. Directed by Atomic Vaudeville's Britt Small, and featuring some of Victoria's best performance and design talent, this show is a high energy cult-classic that has to be experienced. **Opening Night (Oct. 17th) - $22 (+$5 prop bags available)** **Oct. 18th - Nov. 2nd - $37 Regular / $25 Students** **(+$5 prop bags available)** **Tickets and more information:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show)  **Volunteer with Atomic Vaudeville:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 434590456 | 🎃 Night Shift: Halloween | 2019-10-26 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 12:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-08-23 11:51 am | 2019-08-30 7:20 pm | We are thrilled to announce the return of Victoria’s most anticipated Halloween party, *Night Shift*. Experience an evening filled with incredible costumes, live music, DJ’s, special performances, photo-opts and so much more! Get decked out and invite your friends for a party like no other. For the first time ever, we want YOU to pick the event theme. Themes from previous years include Dark Circus, Afterlife, Nightmare at the Museum, and Haunted Hollywood. This year, you choose the theme! Head to our [Facebook Event](https://www.facebook.com/events/437966336818290/) and vote today! Voting closes on Wednesday, August 28 at 11:59 pm $40 per person (Taxes and service fees will apply) - TICKETS ON SALE Friday, September 20 at 10:00 am <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108962/night-shift> *This is a 19+ only event. Valid photo ID is required for entry. To ensure the safety of our guests and museum collections alike, Security will conduct ID, bag and spot checks at the entrance. Prohibited items include any controlled substance, alcohol (not purchased at the event) and dangerous items. Any items not permitted at the event will be collected at the door prior to entry. The Royal BC Museum will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.* *The Royal BC Museum hosts events where everyone is responsible for maintaining space that is safe for all participants. Safer space means everyone at the event is free from all forms of oppression and anything that can harm or limit our well-being. This includes expressing opinions in a respectful manner and respectfully accepting others’ rights to do the same.* *Security and Royal BC Museum staff reserve the right to refuse or revoke entry to guests. These decisions will be made to ensure the safety and security of other guests and the Royal BC Museum.* *Please be advised that the Royal BC Museum will be taking photographs at this event for use in materials in support of the Royal BC Museum’s mandate. Outside commercial photography is prohibited.* |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 449671366 | 📈 VIMF Fundraiser And Casey's Birthday Bash - Q5, Glacier And More | 2019-10-26 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 11:59 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:32 am |  Come celebrate the birth of Leatherpants with two of the greatest Heavy Metal bands to ever come out of the Pacific North West: Q5 and Glacier!!! [Q5](https://www.facebook.com/q5official/) will be making their triumphant return to Victoria after rocking audiences a yer and a half ago. This time they're back with all your favorites, and maybe a few new surprises even. [Glacier](https://www.facebook.com/GlacierMetal/) haven't been to Victoria before, which truly is a shame. Their self-titled EP is often considered to be one of the best offerings from the US Power Metal movement of the mid-80s. Regardless of if you have or haven't seen them before, you're certainly in for a treat. Tickets are available now at [CAVITY Curiosity Shop](https://www.facebook.com/cavitycuriosityshop/), [SUPREME ECHO music boutique](https://www.facebook.com/supremeechoshop/), [Lyle's Place](https://www.facebook.com/lylesplace.victoria/), and online at Eventbrite |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 456754094 | 🎃 Area 51 Halloween | 2019-10-26 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-13 2:39 pm | **** **This Halloween, let us transport you to Area 51. Think aliens, abductions, and spooky government experiments.** **Upstairs will once again be teaming up with Wax Candy to bring premium visuals and lighting effects. Don't miss out on what promises to be an incredible night!** Upstairs Presents Halloween Area 51 Featuring DJ Shrew Saturday, October 26, 2019 **9PM Doors** **Tickets:** **Tier 1 (First 100 Tickets): $20.00** **Tier 2 (Subsequent 150 Tickets): $25.00** **Tier 3 (Remaining Advance Tickets): $30.00** **Tier 4 (Door Sales): $35.00** **19+** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/area-51-halloween-tickets-72656077283>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 480568698 | Antimatter [Media Art]: Autopoiesis | 2019-10-26 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-26 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 5:15 pm | **** **Sue Sada Was Here** Cindy Mochizuki | 9:06 | Canada | 2018 | World Premiere *Sue Sada Was Here* is an experimental film that turns written texts by Muriel Kitagawa (1912–1974) into scores of physical movement, which are then enacted in the historic Roedde House. Kitagawa’s editorial writing and unpublished manuscripts speak to the pre- and post-war periods in Vancouver, particularly the injustices of the Canadian government’s policies towards Japanese and Japanese Canadians. The performers embody Sue Sada, one of Kitagawa’s pen names, and use books as objects of print history that can omit histories of violence and colonialism. The film was originally commissioned for “Memories of the Future III.” **Autopoiesis** Lana Z Caplan | 7:15 | USA | 2019 | Cdn Premiere #MindBody #SelfHypnosis #Dreamers #MMIW #GiletJaune #WhitePrivilege #NotMyPresident #didyoujustassumemygender #BlackLivesMatter #Enough #IBelieveHer #Parkland #Ferguson #TakeAKnee #StopFundingHate #Brexit #GunControlNow #EmmaGonzalez #4ECognition #Impeach #ClimateAction #SunRa #SpeculativeSpace #COP24 #HashtagActivism #Divest #TradeWars #LeniRiefenstahl #Olympia #IfIDieInASchoolShooting #WeAreAllImmigrants #DACA #Shutdown #Woke #CampFire #ParadiseStrong #NoDAPL #TradeWars #Resist #StillMarching #EqualityNow #MeToo #NeverAgain #LoveWins **Portrait of a Nation** Victor Arroyo | 11:00 | Canada/Mexico | 2019 | W Cdn Premiere Landscape painting in Mexico often acted as a mechanism for colonial subjugation, perpetuating Eurocentric artistic and historical values. José María Velasco is considered one of the most influential artists who made Mexican geography a symbol of national identity through his landscape paintings. Velasco’s 19th century pastoral landscapes traced the shifting economies of objects in colonial Mexico, validating claims of legality by the settler state and aptly depict subjugation and colonial violence as normalized instruments of dispossession. By reshooting these paintings with a surveillance camera and restaging them with the collaboration of the indigenous Purhépechas, Arroyo addresses the complexities of political geography and race in Mexico, situating landscape painting and video technologies as surveillance assemblages. **Three Casualties** Jens Pecho | 7:18 | Germany | 2018 | NA Premiere *Three Casualties* is an investigation of three movie scenes, showing stunts that lead to the deaths of the stunt doubles performing them. In some cases these scenes remained in the films whereby the audience witnessed an actual death on screen while simultaneously watching a fictional one. **Souvenir** Lina Sieckmann, Miriam Gossing | 20:48 | Germany | 2019 | Cdn Premiere *Souvenir* explores the deserted inside of contemporary 36-hour minicruise ferry ships between the Netherlands, Germany, Norway and UK. As a low-budget replica of luxurious Caribbean cruises, the ship is in a constant state of transit, never arriving at a final destination. On board settings and décor bear reference to a European history of seafaring and trade while the actual ocean remains distant—in surveillance monitors, the on-board cinema and panoramic window fronts. A female voiceover is composed out of different interviews with seamen’s widows somewhere in between dialogue and inner monologue, circling around topics of distant love, fake luxury, colonial artifacts and a departure from society’s expectations. Screenings/Performances: **Pay-What-You-Can** \[$5–$8 suggested\] Doors open 30 minutes prior <http://antimatter.ca/> **Volunteer at Antimatter** We need energetic and dependable volunteers for screenings, events and installations. Call **250 385 3327** or email **info@antimatter.ca** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 461764694 | 🎃 The Rocky Horror Picture Show | 2019-10-26 | 9:30 pm | 2019-10-26 | 11:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:14 am | 2019-09-18 9:14 am | ### *Rocky Horror* virgins start here In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” **Let’s do the time warp again! It’s the time of year to put on your fishnets, wig, and little gold shorts: *Rocky Horror Picture Show* returns to The Vic! We’ll have a fantastic host to start the night (and indoctrinate *Rocky Horror* virgins), a costume contest, and all of the rice-tossing, newsprint-hoisting, interactive madness you can dream of.** **This is the film, not a live show.** **$20** Rated PG – [**No Membership Required**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) – **[19+ Event](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/why-19/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-2019/>** Limited amount of prop bags available for $5 cash Bags will be checked – no outdoor food or drink *2 pieces of ID will be required for entry. One must be Government issued with a photo and birth date – yellow replacement ID paper does not count for photo ID* Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449673890 | 🎃 Nightmare on Broad St. Feat Abstrakt Sonance | 2019-10-26 | 10:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:38 am | Abstrakt Sonance (Deep Dark and Dangerous,AUFECT and TRU THOUGHTS) A sound design enthusiast, Abstrakt Sonance is a passionate and boundary pushing producer. This shows greatly in his unique, energetic stage show, that cannot be compared on this planet. With an array of raw energy and emotion, he manages to express deep emotion in his tunes while still delivering raw and powerful bass lines that have been moving dance floors throughout the globe. The impact of Abstrakt Sonance's music has grown exponentially and his tracks can be found in the crates of underground selectors and international headliners alike. Receiving consistent support from dons across the sound spectrum, like Mala, Hatcha, to Downlink and P0gman. In the past couple years he has also headlined top calibre festivals such as Shambhala, Outlook, Motion Notion, Evolve, Future Forest, and many more. Abstrakt has managed to retain his individuality while gaining support from artists throughout the bass music spectrum. His unique and powerful sound has captivated listeners everywhere and receives regular spins on BBC Radio1, 1xtra, and Rinse FM. Drawing from a catalog of exclusive dubplates from massive producers across the scene, he not only delivers massive anthems, but also obscure and rare heaters. With a powerful and energetic stage presence, seamless multideck mixing, Abstrakt Sonance's sets are a one of a kind, unforgettable experience, not to be missed. www.facebook.com/abstraktsonance www.soundcloud.com/abstraktsonance www.twitter.com/abstraktsonance www.youtube.com/abstraktsonance www.instagram.com/abstraktsonance ColtCuts (Deep Dark and Dangerous/ Duploc/ Sleeveless) Pushing Sonic Boundaries Into Another Realm of Conception Dedicated to taking the best parts of his influences to create a roaring ocean of sound, ColtCuts causes the sound system to flex. His sound has captivated the interest of great names, such as Truth, Stylust, The Widdler, and Compa, making his production techniques sought after by producers all over, including collaborating with idols of his own. With releases on some of the most prestigious labels in the scene such as Deep, Dark & Dangerous, Dank n' Dirty Dubz, Duploc, Hatched, and even Sleeveless Records, ColtCuts has quickly become an internationally recognized producer. Colt is well known for his wide variety of music ranging from Deep Dubstep all the way to more modern halftime, giving a huge variety to his live performances. https://www.coltcutsmusic.com/ https://soundcloud.com/coltcuts https://www.facebook.com/ColtCuts/ Outsider (Dubstar Records / Sleeveless Records) Darkness is to space what silence is to sound; the interval. Outsider (the solo project created by Jon Camilleri), breathes life into some of the most animated styles on the low end spectrum of sound. Exceedingly accomplished and highly competent in his craft, Outsider's ominous sounds are bolstered by his 15+ years spent as a professional DJ. A shift in focus to heighten his capacity in music production has resulted in a flurry of activity, not unnoticed by the bass scene. Catching the attention of copious masters already well versed and revered, this shadowed and shrouded producer has received accolades from many including Distance, Compa, Joker Kapsize, N-Type, Stylust Beats, Thelem, The Widdler, TMSV, Truth (and their Deep, Dark & Dangerous label), as well as Leon Switch. The latter of which hand-picked Outsider as the 1st place winner in the Official Leon Switch Remix contest, which resulted in an official release with Leon Switch himself. Consistently increasing his repository of self-produced works, Outsider’s production continues to appear on releases from noteworthy, forward-thinking record labels. With releases on, but not limited to, record labels such as Gradient Audio, Really Good Recordings, Sleeveless Records, and as well as Southside Dubstars UK, it truly is a testament to the ferocious hard work and dedication that Outsider has become so well known for. Watch for more from this artist as he inflicts his dark and atmospheric sounds upon the world. So the darkness shall be the light, the stillness the dancing. https://soundcloud.com/outsider-inside https://www.facebook.com/outsiderjon/ KastaSpell (Rave Squad Records) Magical, deep, fire basslines coming from this lady of the low-end. "Amanda Pitton Aka KastaSpell has been the leader in Rave Squads Dark Bass with her unique way of mixing plus unreal track selection she will keep you on your toes . KastaSpell being very early in mixing and production has shared the stage with Walter Wilde plus Rave squads heavy hitters bringing a different style to the game by mixing the warmth of deep bass with the punch of dubstep you wont know if your grooving or front line headbanging. KastaSpell owns and runs Victoria BC's largest Bass groups Victoria Rave Squad plus Co-owns Rave Squad Records KastaSpell not only brings music to the table she casts a bass spell to keep the crowd in a trance like lovely dancing zombies waiting for next drop https://www.facebook.com/kastaSpell/ https://soundcloud.com/kasta-spell Tickets Pre Sale $25 Door $30 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nightmare-on-broad-st-feat-abstrakt-sonance-tickets-70356037803>  |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 448702597 | 🏳️🌈 Pants Off Dance Off: Unicorn Edition | 2019-10-26 | 10:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 10:34 am | Yee-haww! Saddle up for a special UNICORN THEMED edition of PANTS OFF DANCE OFF - Featuring the queen of Music 4 Unicorns DJ divaDanielle! After many years in the LA underground scene, Diva started releasing original tracks through InStereo Recordings and charting on Beatport. Her debut track (and now Diva theme song) “GhettoWork” spent 6 months on the Beatport House 100. In 2015 she struck gold with “I Got A Man,” a collaboration with DJ Dan, spending a month in the House Top 10. With a fierce desire to promote women in music alongside an affinity for unicorns, Danielle trail blazed her way through the California music scene with her self-dubbed brand, ‘Music 4 Unicorns,’ a mix of bouncy House, Bass House and Nu Disco. Much like the mythical creature, divaDanielle is one of a kind. [soundcloud.com/divadanielle](http://soundcloud.com/divadanielle) [facebook.com/musicforunicorns](https://facebook.com/musicforunicorns) \+ PLUS + Support from the PLUR collective’s own TigRess + boiZncatz in celebration of their birthdays! TigRess [soundcloud.com/djtigress](http://soundcloud.com/djtigress) boiZncatZ [soundcloud.com/boizncatz](http://soundcloud.com/boizncatz) \+ tickets + Due to our increased overhead hosting an international performer, ticket price for this special edition of PODO will be adjusted to $20 advance tickets | $25 door Proceeds from this event will continue to support youth unleashing power, Canada’s only national symposium created by and for HIV+ youth. \*\* Tickets will be available September 10! \*\* <https://copperowl.ca/> PANTS OFF DANCE OFF is a body+ queer friendly event, and is inspired by and in homage to the No Pants No Problem (<http://jessicawhitbread.com/project/no-pants-no-problem/>) parties that are held in support of women with HIV and have grown to international fame. We acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded Lekwungen Territory. \+ accessibility + The Copper Owl is located up one flight of carpeted stairs. There are two washrooms on the main level that will be gender neutral for the evening. The venue has multiple levels with both carpet and hard wood flooring. There will be limited visibility due to low lighting. There is an unmonitored, self serve coat rack for pants check. This is a dress up theme party and we encourage you to come in your most sparkly and colourful attire, however, we ask that you also consider the impacts of your fashion choices and how you take up space. Please do not throw or otherwise toss glitter or any other small items in the club! Any body glitter should be securely attached to you and biodegradable. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 479490493 | 🎃 Rocky Horror Show Live | 2019-10-26 | 10:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 12:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:32 am | 2019-10-04 11:37 am | Atomic Vaudeville is back again with the cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show Live. Join us at the Metro Theatre October 17 -November 2, 2019. Costumes encouraged, prop kits available and the Time Warp compulsory. Newly engaged sweethearts Brad and Janet become stranded with a flat tire during a storm - their only ray of light coming from the mansion of mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is tested, they meet a houseful of wild characters. Directed by Atomic Vaudeville's Britt Small, and featuring some of Victoria's best performance and design talent, this show is a high energy cult-classic that has to be experienced. **Opening Night (Oct. 17th) - $22 (+$5 prop bags available)** **Oct. 18th - Nov. 2nd - $37 Regular / $25 Students** **(+$5 prop bags available)** **Tickets and more information:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show)  **Volunteer with Atomic Vaudeville:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 441926460 | 🎃 Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark | 2019-10-26 | 10:15 pm | 2019-10-27 | 12:03 am | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:49 pm | Like the bestselling series of books that inspired it, Scary Stories opens a creepy gateway into horror for younger genre enthusiasts. –Rotten Tomatoes A fun, lively adaptation that pays due homage to the original and manages to keenly balance laughs and scares. --Detroit News “EFFECTIVELY SPOOKY!” --The Wrap “A handsome, and deliciously horrible, horror movie.” --Entertainment Weekly UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 466183886 | 🎃 Freakshow: Halloween Weekend at the Strath | 2019-10-26 | 11:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-22 3:44 pm | This Halloween, embrace your inner freak as the Strath is transformed into a carnival of terror. 🎃🤡 💀 5 rooms, 5 parties in one spot. **FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH** **Main Floor (Clubhouse, Games Room, Sticky Wicket)** $8 cover after 10pm **Distrikt Nightclub** 10pm doors $8 after 11pm **SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH** **Main Floor (Clubhouse, Games Room, Sticky Wicket)** $10 after 9pm **Distrikt Nightclub** 11pm doors $20 advance tickets\* available on Eventbrite or in person at the front desk of the Strathcona Hotel. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/freakshow-halloween-weekend-at-the-strath-tickets-73324191631> \*Advance tickets include VIP entry before 12am - after 12am based on occupancy. Stay tuned for our costume contest categories with CASH prizes! 19+. Must have two pieces of valid ID. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 477225818 | 🎃 Community Costume Swap & Shop | 2019-10-27 | 12:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 7:43 am | 2019-10-02 7:45 am | Whether you're a performer, actor, dancer or you just like to dress up - WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU! Come to the Victoria Event Centre on Sunday, October 27th from 12PM to 6PM for a Community Costume Swap & Shop! Suggested entry free $2-$5 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All door entry proceeds are going to the continual upgrades at the Victoria Event Centre. The bar will be open for those wanting a coffee, tea, pint or cocktail. We will have clothing racks and tables for those who have costumes, odds/ends, props and more to sell. CASH ONLY - there is an ATM inside. Some sellers do accept e-transfers! We will have the main stage set up as a GIANT SWAP/FREE PILE! Have some costume bits you want to get rid of? Unload them here and grab some new pieces! Please only bring items that are in good condition. No major holes, stains or flaws. Please bring your own bags to take your new threads home with you as we will have limited bags to give away. The leftover free pile, we will donate to a local organization (Peers, WIN, Sandy Merriman). VENDORS and SWAPPERS: \- Florence Fatale \- more TBA Those wishing to sell things: \- Email florencefatale@victoriaeventcentre.ca to reserve your spot and to be added to the organization group. \- There is no charge to be a vendor but we are accepting donations for the continual upgrades at the Victoria Event Centre. \- You are in charge of pricing and selling your items. Be prepared for the big day by already having your items priced. \- Please only bring items that are in good condition. No major holes, stains or flaws. Broken zippers, clasps, etc are okay as long as they are fixable. Please make note of these flaws and have your prices reflect that. \- Suggested load in time is 10/11AM on Sunday, October 27th. ┄ We would like to gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people. ┄ The Victoria Event Centre (VEC) is a non-profit organization (Victoria Multi-Cultual Society) that operates a multi-purpose rental venue for non-profits, arts groups, cultural communities and everyone in between. At the VEC there is zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. If you feel uncomfortable at any time please take care of yourself and/or find one of our community support folks to help out. Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> ┄ VEC Accessibility: There are three multi-user, gender-inclusive bathrooms with stalls. One bathroom has a larger stall with its own sink and a grab bar (more details in the ‘Bathrooms’ section). The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. The only way into the VEC is up 27 wood stairs, 11″ deep, 6″ high. There are wooden 2.5” handrails 38” up the wall on each side of the staircase (54” apart, so not graspable on both sides at once). See further details in ‘Getting Inside’ section) If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender inclusive wheelchair accessible washroom that technically fits necessary size dimensions, but is missing a bar and a handrail beside the toilet. There are two stalls, in the washroom, but only one of these has been renovated to meet 5'x5' wheelchair clearance. More detailed venue accessibility info is available at: <http://www.victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> Accessibility update at the here: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VEC-Accessibility-Update-June-2019.pdf> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 478353728 | 🎃🎈 5th Annual Wicked Victoria | 2019-10-27 | 12:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-03 9:01 am | Greater Victoria Festival Society Welcomes you to the 5th Annual Wicked Victoria and Boo Boulevard!!! Need a reason to wear that costume another time during the Halloween and Harvest Season! Come on down to Boo Boulevard on Sunday October 27th from 12 noon to 5pm to Celebrate Wicked Victoria, an Annual event started 5 years ago to promote a walkable downtown and our amazing Harvest and Halloween City! Whether you stroll into the “Feeling Ghoully Music Zone,” visit our “Ghostly Giving,” and learn more about some of our over 3000 non profit organizations in Greater Victoria, start some early shopping in the “Harvest Market,” or have some fun in the “Too Cute To Spook Wicked Kid Zone,” I promise you will have a wonderful time seeing all your favorite characters, costumes and ghosts ### Don’t Miss **Feeling Ghoully Music Zone (Humboldt to Courtney)** Block A **12 noon to 5 PM – local entertainment** Local performers will perform at our Entrance To Boo Boulevard; at Humboldt to Courtney, including a small stage; lights; local entertainment; ghostly decor; Bouncy Castles; (Your sponsor banner for the event can be here too) **Ghostly Giving (Courtney to Broughton)** Block B **12 noon to 5pm – Non Profit Organizations and Inflatables** **Fun Fair** where we invite approximately 8-10 non profit organizations free of charge to promote and celebrate their organizations! The catch? They have to provide a Halloween / Harvest themed game for the kids and parents to participate in at each of their stations. **Moonlight Harvest Market (Broughton to Fort Street)** Block C **12 noon to 5pm – Vendors** Supported by the local merchants of Government Street, the Harvest Market will engage local vendors with harvest foods, jams, jellies, toys, a Photo Booth. **Too Cute To Spook Wicked Kid Zone (Fort Street to Yates)** Block D & E **12 noon to 5pm KID ZONE** **3pm Monster Mash March Government Street Kids Costume Parade** Pumpkin designing; balloons; coloring; face painting; games; blow ups with a central open area, Bouncy Castles and kicking off the Monster Mash March around 3pm! Watch for some of your favorite friends to show up!!!! Glow Sticks, Wristbands and Pumpkins will be by donation with profits supporting Jeneece Place and the Children’s Health Foundation. [Non profit registration here.](https://gvfs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Greater-Victoria-Festival-Society-Non-Profit-application-1.pdf)  |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 484672301 | Motorcycle Maintenance Workshop | 2019-10-27 | 12:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-09 4:32 pm | Join us for an afternoon workshop on motorcycle maintenance! Learn how to get your bike ready for winter riding or storage, as well as basic maintenance using tools available at the Victoria Tool Library. Topics covered include: -Oil changes (and what oil should I use?) -Air filter cleaning -Battery maintenance -How to use specific tools like torque wrenches and carb balancers -How to avoid fastener frustration There are lots of different types of motorcycles out there, and lots of different things to learn. Rather than try to teach you everything about everything, we’re going to focus on general principles and help you learn ‘How to become an expert in your own bike’, which will not only save you money but also make you a better rider. Our facilitator Al Herle has experience mainly with carbureted Japanese-made bikes but most of the principles you'll learn in this workshop can be applied to all types of motorcycles. Al will have his own Yamaha on-hand to demonstrate. The workshop is free for Victoria Tool Library members, and by donation for non-members, thanks to support from the Township of Esquimalt Community Grants. If you plan to attend, please email info@victoriatoollibrary.org as space is limited. The Victoria Tool Library is located on unceded Lekwungen territory, as represented today by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We strive to be a safer space and this is an LGBTQ+ friendly workshop. The workshop will take place in the gallery space connected to the Tool Library, which is an open space on the ground floor. The bathroom is also on the ground floor but through a fairly narrow door. Please contact us for any additional accessibility info you may need. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 497400666 | 🎃🎈 Creepy Crawlies | 2019-10-27 | 12:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-22 8:40 pm | 2019-10-22 8:41 pm | They creep, they crawl, and may even give you the willies! Meet a variety of 6 legged, 8 legged and even no legged creatures and find out about their amazing adaptations and how many of them help us out. You might even meet Aunt Nanci, the tarantula! **Sunday October 27, 2019 – 12 noon to 3 pm** Admission by donation $5 per person suggested[](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-4/) <https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/creepy-crawlies/>  **Volunteer with the Nature Sanctuary:** [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/support-the-sanctuary/volunteer/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/support-the-sanctuary/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 493474747 | Cool Season Containers | 2019-10-27 | 1:30 pm | 2019-10-27 | 2:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-18 12:00 pm | 2019-10-18 12:00 pm | This seminar is free to attend, and will teach you how to layer bulbs and over plant with foliage textures and beautiful colour. Please call, drop by, or email [Patricia](mailto:%20pbryant@gardenworks.ca) to register. | Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 449115349 | The 39 Steps | 2019-10-27 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 8:25 pm |  ***The 39 Steps*** by Patrick Barlow and John Buchan. A fast paced whoodunnit for any one who loves the magic of theatre. Clive Barnes of the NY Post said; "The play's creators have affectionately pushed Hitchcock's brilliance...into some riotous realm of satire, without losing its essentially Hitchcockian flavor." Not to be missed! $25-$47 [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278256&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278256&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=) <http://bluebridgetheatre.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 420900544 | Il Trittico | 2019-10-27 | 2:30 pm | 2019-10-27 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 11:14 am | **Music by Giacomo Puccini Libretti by Giuseppe Adami and Giovacchino Forzano** Puccini's classic 1918 collection comprises three distinct works that, when presented together as the composer wished, provide a rare and unforgettable experience. - *Il tabarro* (*The Cloak*): Dark and brooding. A noir thriller of infidelity and murder. - *Suor Angelica* (*Sister Angelica*): Delicate and sweet. A lyric tragedy of loss, suicide, and forgiveness - *Gianni Schicchi*: Bracing and astringent. A wicked black comedy full of devilish chicanery. \*Tickets starting at $29.00 | On sale August 6, 2019 at 10 am <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/il-trittico-2019-royal-theatre> Subscriptions are available through Pacific Opera Victoria, call 250.385.0222 Click [here](https://www.pov.bc.ca/season.html) for more information *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* *\*Ticket prices are subject to change.* |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 441926461 | Dolce Fine Giornata | 2019-10-27 | 3:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 4:37 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:52 pm | Maria Linde (Krystyna Janda), a free-spirited, Jewish Polish Nobel Prize winner, lives in Tuscany surrounded by warmth in her family's villa. A loving mother and grandmother, she also fosters a secret flirtation with the much younger Egyptian man who runs a nearby seaside inn. After a terrorist attack in Rome, Maria refuses to succumb to the hysterical fear and anti-immigrant sentiment that quickly emerge, deciding in her acceptance speech of a local honor to boldly decry Europe's eroding democracy--but she is unprepared for the public and personal havoc her comments wreak. “Borcuch traces the connections between the personal and the political, transforming a family drama into a consideration of European identity.” --Screen International “If you're looking for a film with a strong woman who will stand up for her beliefs, look no further” --Solzy at the Movies “Borcuch makes excellent parallels to European and Polish history with iconic actress Polish actress Krystyna Janda as his marvelous centerpiece.” --IONCINEMA.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 476774318 | Beautiful Trouble: A Conversation on Activism, Art and Buddhism | 2019-10-27 | 3:30 pm | 2019-10-27 | 5:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 10:16 pm | With Suzanne Lacy, artist, (Los Angeles) and Jodie Evans, author, activist, co-director, CODEPINK (Los Angeles). Location: University of Victoria, Hickman Building, 105 Lecture Theatre, 3800 Finnerty Road, Victoria BC V8P 5C2. In her various roles as a producer and global activist, Jodie Evans has had the opportunity to work with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, and the Zen master, Thich Naht Hahn, who advocated for a notion of engaged Buddhism during the Vietnam War. As Evans states, “Can you be a Buddhist and not be an activist? Art is activism in the same way…(it) invites us see differently which breaks us out of the shackles of the status quo, isn’t that activism?” Suzanne Lacy, a pioneering artist in social art practice was introduced to Buddhism in the mid-1980s, when the artist, Allan Kaprow, introduced her to his teacher, Joko Beck. She writes, “Perhaps we are just beginning to understand the difficulty of analyzing engaged art with conventional critical strategies. Just as artists in the 1970s asked, ‘Who is the artist?’ so today we might ask, ‘How does a work of art serve?” Join us in a conversation between two longtime friends with shared values, exploring the relationship between art and activism, activism and buddhism, and the spaces in between. Jodie Evans is a co-founder of CODEPINK, a worldwide network committed to working for peace and social justice that began in 2002 as a grassroots effort to prevent the US war on Iraq. Suzanne Lacy, feminist artist and the subject of a recent major retrospective, We Are Here (2019) at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMoMA), teaches at the Roski School of Art and Design at the University of Southern California. Presented in partnership with the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and the University of Victoria, Faculty of Fine Arts, Orion Series Fine Arts. Free and open to the public. <https://aggv.ca/events/a-research-convening-in-the-present-moment-buddhism-contemporary-art-and-social-practice-2/> \------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The University of Victoria acknowledges with respect the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory UVIC stands, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. The University of Victoria provides a variety of services to support the principles of universal design, and to create physical environments that are usable and accessible to people with a wide range of abilities. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 441926462 | Dolce Fine Giornata | 2019-10-27 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 6:37 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:52 pm | Maria Linde (Krystyna Janda), a free-spirited, Jewish Polish Nobel Prize winner, lives in Tuscany surrounded by warmth in her family's villa. A loving mother and grandmother, she also fosters a secret flirtation with the much younger Egyptian man who runs a nearby seaside inn. After a terrorist attack in Rome, Maria refuses to succumb to the hysterical fear and anti-immigrant sentiment that quickly emerge, deciding in her acceptance speech of a local honor to boldly decry Europe's eroding democracy--but she is unprepared for the public and personal havoc her comments wreak. “Borcuch traces the connections between the personal and the political, transforming a family drama into a consideration of European identity.” --Screen International “If you're looking for a film with a strong woman who will stand up for her beliefs, look no further” --Solzy at the Movies “Borcuch makes excellent parallels to European and Polish history with iconic actress Polish actress Krystyna Janda as his marvelous centerpiece.” --IONCINEMA.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 477351676 | Where’s My Roy Cohn | 2019-10-27 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-27 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 29, 2019 | 2019-10-29 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191029T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 10:03 am | 2019-10-02 10:04 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE How one notorious yet flamboyant lawyer groomed a young Donald Trump and Joseph McCarthy into dark political demagoguery. “Flamboyant, terrifying, and pointedly timely…” **Ella Taylor, NPR** From the director of *Studio 54* (2018), *Citizen Jane: Battle for the City* (2017), and *Best of Enemies* (2015). 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 465378886 | 📈 Flamenco Showcase Fundraiser | 2019-10-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-21 7:05 pm | The Flamenco de la Isla Society is hosting a *Showcase and Fundraiser* featuring local flamenco musicians, dancers, and singers from the [Alma de España Flamenco Dance School](http://www.almadeespana.com). Proceeds will be used to support the art of flamenco on Vancouver Island and the [Victoria Flamenco Festival!](http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/) Doors open at 6:00 pm | Show at 7:30 pm. [The Mint’s delicious food](https://themintvictoria.com/downstairs/food/) and drink will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Don't be disappointed, buy your tickets early! The last 5 events sold out in advance with waitlists. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/flamenco-showcase-fundraiser-tickets-73705889299> Tickets are $20 for [Flamenco de la Isla Members](http://www.flamencodelaisla.org/membership/) and $25 for non-members. ...If still available, tickets at the door will be $30. [Click here to become a member today!](http://www.flamencodelaisla.org/membership/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926463 | Dolce Fine Giornata | 2019-10-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 8:37 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:52 pm | Maria Linde (Krystyna Janda), a free-spirited, Jewish Polish Nobel Prize winner, lives in Tuscany surrounded by warmth in her family's villa. A loving mother and grandmother, she also fosters a secret flirtation with the much younger Egyptian man who runs a nearby seaside inn. After a terrorist attack in Rome, Maria refuses to succumb to the hysterical fear and anti-immigrant sentiment that quickly emerge, deciding in her acceptance speech of a local honor to boldly decry Europe's eroding democracy--but she is unprepared for the public and personal havoc her comments wreak. “Borcuch traces the connections between the personal and the political, transforming a family drama into a consideration of European identity.” --Screen International “If you're looking for a film with a strong woman who will stand up for her beliefs, look no further” --Solzy at the Movies “Borcuch makes excellent parallels to European and Polish history with iconic actress Polish actress Krystyna Janda as his marvelous centerpiece.” --IONCINEMA.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 490742716 | “Victoria in the Steps of the Transformers: Indigenous and Settler Spaces” | 2019-10-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-15 7:11 pm | 2019-10-25 11:12 am | **Please join the Fairfield Gonzales Reconciliation Circle for an evening with Dr. John Lutz, UVic Professor in History.** Victoria is a storied place with many layers. For example, few are aware that Xehals, the great transformers of the Coast Salish world stopped here as they “made the world right” – creating parts of Victoria’s landscape still visible today. In this talk UVic historian John Lutz, takes us on a tour of some the places where Indigenous and colonial transformers did their work and explores some of the legacies. John will also speak about the research process for working with Indigenous communities; the responsibility that comes with the research and the commitments to the community where the research was conducted. John studies and teaches the history of where he lives in Victoria, British Columbia. John’s teaching and research focus on the history of Indigenous/Settler relations and, more broadly, the history of the creation and interaction of different racial groups in the North American Pacific Northwest. This is the traditional home of the Coast Salish People, whose word for “worthless people” also meant “people who do not know their history.” In our world so many people do not have a place they know as “home”, and without that link to place it is so easy to take our environment and our neighbours for granted. <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/victoria-in-the-steps-of-the-transformers-indigenous-and-settler-spaces-tickets-77055114923> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 492419851 | 🎃 Bachata Night: Vampirates Costume Party! | 2019-10-27 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-27 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-17 9:53 am | Soul of Bachata & BaKiSa Dance Victoria BC bring you a bloodlustingly good time at our Halloween Version of Bachata Night! ☠🦇☠🦇☠COME DRESSED AS A VAMPIRATE (YES, A VAMPIRE THAT'S ALSO A PIRATE) OR IN YOUR FAVOURITE COSTUME OR HALLOWEEN COLOURS! ☠🦇☠🦇☠ Keith Myler will lead a beginner/intermediate lesson to get you going before the social dance! Please like and follow @BaKiSaDance and @SoulBachataVictoria for upcoming lessons, socials, and more! -DETAILS- Get ready to dance to a 95% Bachata playlist with a dash of Latin faves DJ'd by Kristy Durst! Sunday, October 27th 7:30-8:00pm: Bachata Lesson- Learn a New Combo Pattern for Beginner to Intermediate Dancers 8:00pm to as late as 11:00pm: Social Dance! 1303 Broad Street (upstairs) $10 cash at the door \*Please bring indoor shoes and a water bottle\* -LOCATION- Solwood Studio is located ABOVE Wild Coffee and is accessed from a door on Broad Street. The outside of the studio is marked "Metta Yoga" on the Yates Street side, but don’t be fooled, it's actually a lovely dance studio! -NOTES- \*This is an inclusive event for all levels of dancers and you do NOT need to come with a partner! Everyone can ask anyone to dance, and you’re welcome to accept or politely decline any invitation to dance. Let’s keep our community safe by communicating our comfort levels, limitations, and concerns etc with one another :) \*Dress for your comfort \*The venue capacity is limited and admittance is on a first come, first served basis (though luckily we've never had to turn anyone away yet!). \*Alcohol is prohibited in the venue. Thank you and see you on the dance floor! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 484266304 | By the Grace of God (Grâce À Dieu) | 2019-10-27 | 7:45 pm | 2019-10-27 | 10:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 31, 2019 | 2019-10-31 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191031T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-09 8:18 am | 2019-10-09 8:20 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE Three men jeopardize their lives when they share heartbreaking childhood stories of abuse at the hands of a priest. Winner of the Jury Grand Prix at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival. **From the director of *The Refuge* (2009), *Young & Beautiful* (2013), and *The New Girlfriend* (2014).** “This is a social justice film made with purposeful conviction and a quiet, never strident, sense of indignation.” **David Rooney, *Hollywood Reporter*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 470015603 | 🎃 The Showdown Halloween Burlesque Spectacular | 2019-10-27 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-27 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 11:36 pm | 2019-09-25 11:37 pm | **10 of the Victoria's top Burlesque performers decend upon the stage at the VEC to scintilate, tease, and terrify you. Who wins? You decide.** It's the season to get spooky. With an over-arching theme of Halloween, 10 of the city's top burlesque performers draw from horror, gore, terror, or the adorably cute to win you over. Tassles, heels, and rhythm all combine to tantalize and leave you with a night you won't forget. To the winner: The Showdown Crown and $300.00 CASH. Featuring the talents of: Devaiya Ra Gala Vega Keith Williams Kibble 'n' Bits Hazel Nuez Lusty Lugnuts Penis Flytrap Roma Antics and more to be announced soon. Also featuring a special performance by the incredible musical duo Zonnis while the votes are tallied to move you deep down to your bones. VIP tickets include reserved seating right up front, a drink on the house, a gift bag with Halloween treats, and unlimited popcorn. Limited earlybird tickets are available until October 14, or while supplies last. $15 (early bird) / $30 (VIP) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-showdown-halloween-burlesque-spectacular-tickets-74010496387>  Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 477238913 | 🎮🎲 Games Night Mondays | 2019-10-28 | 4:00 pm | 2019-10-29 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Monday until December 9, 2019 | 2019-12-09 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191209T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 7:58 am | 2019-12-09 11:41 am | Ever been to one of our 80's or 90's party nights where we have over 40 boardgames and 7 videogame consoles? Well we love playing games so much that we want to do it every Monday! The VEC will be open 4pm-2am on Mondays for you to play boardgames & videogames, have some drinks, listen to some tunes, or just chill. We'll have feature nights once a month with a game related event too - so stay tuned! Starts October 28th. 19+. As a non-profit venue we're asking for a donation of $5 for entry at the door. <https://www.facebook.com/events/469979113593127/> Feature Nights: Nov 11: <https://www.facebook.com/events/745428055886824/> Nov 25: <https://www.facebook.com/events/379361906066712/> Dec 23: Festivus (Facebook event coming soon) \------------------------------------------------------- More info about the Victoria Event Centre: Washrooms are gender inclusive. This event will take place on the Lekwungen Territory, as represented today by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. Let's all take a moment to reflect on the privilege we have to offer community events that we can feel welcomed at when so much terror has come to the people of this land, and of Canada. At the VEC there is zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. If you feel uncomfortable at any time please take care of yourself and/or find one of our community support folks to help out. The Victoria Event Centre (VEC) is a non-profit organization (Victoria Multi-Cultual Society) that operates a multi-purpose rental venue for non-profits, arts groups, cultural communities and everyone in between. Accessibility Information: NEWEST INFO HERE: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> Accessibility Update at the VEC here: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VEC-Accessibility-Update-June-2019.pdf> The Victoria Event Centre is on the second storey of a building up a rather steep flight of 27 stairs. There is a continuous handrail up the stairwell and our workers/organizers are available to provide assistance as directed. The handrails are not close enough together to hold onto both at the same time. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender inclusive wheelchair accessible washroom that technically fits necessary size dimensions, but is missing a bar and a handrail beside the toilet. There are two stalls, in the washroom, but only one of these has been renovated to meet 5'x5' wheelchair clearance. The Victoria Event Centre is a low-light environment, and although there are no fluorescents outside of the bathrooms and some brighter lit areas for lip-reading and signing, hazards are not well-lit and the lighting is not even throughout the venue. Strobe lights are not permitted. Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 500099522 | 🎃🎈📈 7th Annual Haunted Classroom | 2019-10-28 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-28 | 8:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until October 31, 2019 | 2019-10-31 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191031T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-10-25 2:30 pm | 2019-10-26 9:50 pm | Welcome to the 7th annual Haunted Classroom! Every year for the past 7 my students and I have created a Haunted Classroom for all to enjoy. I open my classroom in James Bay up to the public on the evenings leading up to Halloween and entrance is always by donation. All proceeds go to future field trips and resources for my students. So if you’re a Halloween lover, enjoy animatronics, decorations and being a little spooked, come on by and see for yourselves. October 28, 29, 30 from 5-8pm! I would stay later, but I do have to teach in the mornings:) Remember it’s Room 1 closest to the playground. Thank you for reading and hope to see you there! Happy Halloween 🎃 PS here is a link when Cheknews came by to do a segment on us. <https://www.cheknews.ca/grade-4-teacher-james-bay-puts-ghoul-school-every-halloween-382213/amp/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 456615084 | 📈 Eat the Future | 2019-10-28 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-28 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-13 11:58 am | **Victoria's top chefs create imaginative dishes to showcase our caring culinary community. Seven courses plus select wine/cocktail pairing** ## About this Event ### Eat the Future A fundraiser dinner for industry support programs and a final year culinary arts scholarship: Gary Hynes Foundation | BC Hospitality Foundation Presented by: Boom + Batten Restaurant and EAT Magazine When: October 28 2019 5:30 – 10:00 pm Where: Boom + Batten Restaurant, 2 Paul Kane Place Victoria BC Ticket price: $150 Tickets go on sale: September 3 The theme for this culinary adventure is “what the future may hold” with a dream team of chefs creating imaginative dishes using practices to steward the oceans, celebrate local suppliers and activate the people in our industry who want to make a difference! We recognize the role we, as the culinary community, can play in keeping our food future safe....and tasty. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/eat-the-future-tickets-67647432291> Online auction goes live September 3 as well with fabulous travel, dining and art packages - including Mary Ploegsma original painting series **Tattoo Series 1** working chefs showing off their tattoos.   |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 392588454 | How to use a GPS: digital navigation explained | 2019-10-28 | 5:30 pm | 2019-10-28 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 2:26 pm | Do you have a handheld GPS and want to know how to use it? Or maybe you’re thinking of buying one? This beginner-friendly clinic is a great starting point for anyone who wants to improve their navigation skills in the backcountry and learn about GPS devices. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - How GPS units work - What features and functions all handheld GPS devices have - How to use these features and functions for wilderness navigation - Using your phone vs. using a GPS device - What types of GPS devices are available, and what activities they’re useful for - How to care for your GPS - Helpful advice on navigation resources at MEC ## Important notes We’ll have demo GPS devices to show the different types of features. If you have your own GPS, feel free to bring it along to the clinic. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/event/255421/how-to-use-a-gps-digital-navigation-explained-oct28> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 501107079 | Movie Monday: Yesterday | 2019-10-28 | 6:15 pm | 2019-10-28 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:46 pm | An immensely entertaining film by Danny Boyle poses the question, "What if you woke up one day and nobody had heard of The Beatles or their music"? Your a marginal musician. What a chance to be a star and gradually introduce their brilliant catalogue to the world as your own. And where does your girl fit into this sudden burst of fame…. A wonderful reintroduction to all your forgotten Beatles tunes. Pg [trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uqvgPm8U4c) cast: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia Di Martino, Ellise Chappell, Meera Syal <a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank"></a> \-- Victoria's long running weekly film series of eclectic and thoughtful films, often with special presentations and discussions. Free admission, donations always welcome First come, first served. To ensure a seat join us by 6:15. More information: <https://www.moviemonday.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 479439773 | Whole Food Plant Based Cooking Workshop (Vegan) | 2019-10-28 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-28 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 10:27 am | Interested in healthy eating? Would you like to potentially prevent or reverse heart disease and other chronic disease? Our structured workshop includes a food demonstration of the recipes (you will receive a copy), a full meal and illustrated health lecture on heart disease with handouts. Presentation given by Heidi Domke, RN and Dr. Herb Domke, MD, MPH. $25 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whole-food-plant-based-cooking-workshop-vegan-tickets-65202178471> Spaces fill quickly and this event will sell out! Get your ticket today to avoid disappointment. **FAQs** **Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?** Phone: 250-595-8123 Email: victoriahealthypeople@gmail.com **Is my registration/ticket transferrable?** No. We need an accurate list of attendees. Our classes are very popular and fill quickly. If you can't make it, please let us know so that someone else can enjoy the experience. Seating is limited! **Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?** This class is geared for adults. Mature pre-teens and teens welcomed. Due to the nature of the class and limited space, we are requesting that alternative arrangements for your children be made as no child care is provided on site nor space available. We love children however our venue and program is unable to accomodate them. Thank you for your consideration of others. **What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?** Onsite and side streets. Bus stops nearby on Douglas. **What can I bring to the event?** Pen or pencil Paper if you want to take notes Questions you have about diet and health for submission **What can't I bring to the event?** Please make alternative arrangements for children under age of 8 for the evening. We love children however our venue and program is unable to accomodate them. Thank you for your consideration. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926464 | Dolce Fine Giornata | 2019-10-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-28 | 8:37 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:53 pm | Maria Linde (Krystyna Janda), a free-spirited, Jewish Polish Nobel Prize winner, lives in Tuscany surrounded by warmth in her family's villa. A loving mother and grandmother, she also fosters a secret flirtation with the much younger Egyptian man who runs a nearby seaside inn. After a terrorist attack in Rome, Maria refuses to succumb to the hysterical fear and anti-immigrant sentiment that quickly emerge, deciding in her acceptance speech of a local honor to boldly decry Europe's eroding democracy--but she is unprepared for the public and personal havoc her comments wreak. “Borcuch traces the connections between the personal and the political, transforming a family drama into a consideration of European identity.” --Screen International “If you're looking for a film with a strong woman who will stand up for her beliefs, look no further” --Solzy at the Movies “Borcuch makes excellent parallels to European and Polish history with iconic actress Polish actress Krystyna Janda as his marvelous centerpiece.” --IONCINEMA.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 499956950 | Play Club | 2019-10-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-28 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 11:27 am | *Preliminary meeting on Monday, October 28, 7–8:30 pm at Congregation Emanu-El* — Art, like the Torah, is meant to be interpreted. Come use your interpretive skills in conversation about plays and their meaning. Instead of asking whether we like or dislike a play, we will investigate how meaning is constructed, and ask questions about the play’s intentions and resonance. Facilitated by **Rachel Ditor**, there will be a preliminary meeting on **Monday, October 28, 7–8:30 pm at the synagogue** to go over scheduling, tickets, and the approach we’ll take in conversation. Plays and Discussion Dates: - ***Bang Bang*** by Kat Sandler, The Belfry Theatre, October 29—November 24, 2019 - ***Fado*** by Elaine Avila, Puente Theatre at The Metro, November 14—16 Group discussion about both plays: Monday, November 18, 7—9 pm - ***Oh My God*** by Anat Gov, Bema Production/Congregation Emanu-El, opens January 16, 2020 - ***Revisor*** by Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young, Kidd Pivot/Royal Theatre, February 7 & 8 at 7:30 pm Group discussion about both plays: Monday, February 10 , 7—9 pm Preregister for this program by emailing [Rachel Ditor](mailto:rachelditor@gmail.com). <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/play-club/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 441926465 | Dolce Fine Giornata | 2019-10-28 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-28 | 10:37 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 6:53 pm | Maria Linde (Krystyna Janda), a free-spirited, Jewish Polish Nobel Prize winner, lives in Tuscany surrounded by warmth in her family's villa. A loving mother and grandmother, she also fosters a secret flirtation with the much younger Egyptian man who runs a nearby seaside inn. After a terrorist attack in Rome, Maria refuses to succumb to the hysterical fear and anti-immigrant sentiment that quickly emerge, deciding in her acceptance speech of a local honor to boldly decry Europe's eroding democracy--but she is unprepared for the public and personal havoc her comments wreak. “Borcuch traces the connections between the personal and the political, transforming a family drama into a consideration of European identity.” --Screen International “If you're looking for a film with a strong woman who will stand up for her beliefs, look no further” --Solzy at the Movies “Borcuch makes excellent parallels to European and Polish history with iconic actress Polish actress Krystyna Janda as his marvelous centerpiece.” --IONCINEMA.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 364524400 | Mayor's Community Drop-In | 2019-10-29 | 11:30 am | 2019-10-29 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:03 pm | Join us for Mayor’s Community Drop-In. Mayor Lisa Helps welcomes members of the public to have the opportunity to drop in to see her, meet others, engage in conversation, share thoughts, ideas and concerns, and to build community and a sense of belonging. For more information on the format and a schedule of upcoming dates, click [here](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/mayor-lisa-helps/mayors-community-drop-in.html). \*Please note, the Cook Street Activity Centre encourages a scent-free and pet-free environment. Service animals are welcome. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 484267313 | By the Grace of God (Grâce À Dieu) | 2019-10-29 | 5:15 pm | 2019-10-29 | 7:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-09 8:20 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE Three men jeopardize their lives when they share heartbreaking childhood stories of abuse at the hands of a priest. Winner of the Jury Grand Prix at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival. **From the director of *The Refuge* (2009), *Young & Beautiful* (2013), and *The New Girlfriend* (2014).** “This is a social justice film made with purposeful conviction and a quiet, never strident, sense of indignation.” **David Rooney, *Hollywood Reporter*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 493472022 | 🧵 Monthly Sewcial | 2019-10-29 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-29 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-18 11:53 am | This is the perfect opportunity to finish up those incomplete projects that you’ve been hoarding! Share projects and ideas with other sewists and get advice in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Tea is included and guests are welcome to bring in snacks! $15 <https://themakehouse.configio.com/pd/96/monthly-sewcial> You must have basic sewing machine skills to join our Monthly Sewcial as the format is not set up like a formal class or workshop. You are welcome to use our scissors and tools while you are here, but you will need to bring along or purchase thread for the sewing machines. Our sewing studio features 6 Janome 3120QCD machines which feature 60 stitches including 6 one-step buttonholes. Janome’s Exclusive Superior Plus Feed System ensures even, stable feeding with any fabric. And the time saving features including memorized needle up/down, one hand needle threader, and lock stitch button make sewing easy. One of the most amazing features of this sewing machine is the pedal free sewing option. This machine has a start/stop button, which makeS sewing much easier for both children and people with disabilities. We also have sergers and coverstitch machines (previous experience required). We have a collection of dressmaking & separates patterns as well as lingerie, childrenswear and loads of accessories projects which you can use during your time at The Makehouse. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926466 | Museo [Museum] | 2019-10-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-29 | 9:08 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 7:00 pm | FOUR STARS! A deeply preposterous event from modern Mexican history has been turned into a watchable and good-natured dramedy-thriller starring Gael Garcia Bernal. In 1985, Mexico was horrified when thieves were reported to have broken into the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City and stolen 140 priceless Mayan and Aztec objects\\; the news media solemnly reported that the heist was surely the work of a sophisticated international gang. Their patriotic outrage turned to embarrassment when the crime was found to be the work of two students, smart or reckless enough to have carried out the robbery but too stupid to have grasped that no one would wish to buy the goods. These objects were simultaneously priceless and worthless. The students are re-imagined as two criminal non-masterminds who are out of their depth as soon as they hit the water. It is edge-of-the-seat stuff when Juan and Wilson have to break into the glass case that holds an unimaginably precious Mayan mask. And then Juan and Wilson set off on their chaotic and incompetent journey to sell their knapsack full of treasure. The film weirdly echoes other Bernal two-person road movies: Y Tu Mamá También and The Motorcycle Diaries….It’s a very entertaining night in the museum. --The Guardian “A fun, stylish, singular heist flick that's about so much more than the theft itself.” –Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449690357 | 🎃 Paranormal Investigation | 2019-10-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-29 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 11:01 am | Join the [Beyond Belief Paranormal Events](https://www.facebook.com/beyondbeliefparanormalevents/) Team from 7:00 to 10:00pm on October 16th (Wednesday), October 25th (Friday), or October 29th (Tuesday) as we investigate the paranormal occurrences that staff, volunteers, and visitors have experienced at Point Ellice House. Reports of activity in and around the 1861 home include full body apparitions, voices, footsteps, and lights turning on by themselves. Some people feel ghostly presences in the rooms of the house and visitor centre. Access is being given to the team and those that are brave enough to join them! Over the course of the evening you will have the opportunity to participate in seances, vigils, EVP sessions, and glass moving, as well as use of the ghost hunting equipment the team will be bringing. Cost: $65 per person including taxes and fees. Tickets are limited and available on our website: <https://pointellicehouse.com/mc-events/paranormal-investigation/> Please note: Arrive at the Point Ellice House Visitor Centre by 6:45pm. Weather permitting, we will be investigating the grounds. Please make sure you dress for the weather and wear flat, close-toed shoes. You will be required to sign a health and safety waiver for the event. This event is ages 16 and up. Please note, anyone 16 to 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited. Those who are intoxicated will not be permitted to participate in the event and will not be issued a refund. Attendees can receive a refund up to 7 days before the event start date. Refunds will not be issued after this period. |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 416078912 | Bang Bang | 2019-10-29 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-29 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until November 25, 2019 | 2019-11-25 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191125T075959Z;BYDAY=MO,TU,WE,TH | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 9:12 am | 2019-08-01 9:53 am | **It’s fast and furious fireworks when these egos collide.** Who gets to tell your story? Lila is a black police officer who shot a young unarmed black man. Tim is a white playwright who used the incident as a “jumping off point” for his hit play. Now that play is being made into a Hollywood movie — without Lila’s knowledge. Desperate to save face, Tim pays a visit to Lila and her mother to pave the way for the movie’s lead, former child star Jackie Savage, who’s about to arrive with Soprano-like bodyguard, Tony Cappello. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** It’s a super-funny sitcom-style comedy – allowing us to laugh at serious issues and timely themes – including racial profiling, voice appropriation, ego, selfishness – and the sometimes incomprehensible world of the theatre! —MS A CO-PRODUCTION WITH [THE ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE](https://royalmtc.ca/), WINNIPEG **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): November 10 at 2pm | November 23 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): November 17 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 482463919 | 🎃 Halloween Speakeasy | 2019-10-29 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-29 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 3:37 pm | This special Speakeasy night will be Halloween themed so wear a costume! There will be a beginner swing dance lesson \[8pm\], live swing jazz with Blackstick, a guest performance, silent film clips, and of course some great cocktails and ambiance! Bring your friends for a jolly good time. Tickets are $10 at the door and include a free drink ticket \[if you know the password - stay tuned!\] This event is part of a Speakeasy series that runs every Tuesday: <https://www.facebook.com/SpeakeasyYYJ/> What is a Speakeasy? Check out this video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqsAMJEIQ8I](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqsAMJEIQ8I&fbclid=IwAR3ez5Xs9A9sjBGQQOdzbaICiZOuRKfIqpNSEWV9O3BHDhpkBeRuncVUcf4) More information: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/event/speakeasy-every-tuesday-23/all/> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 477352288 | Where’s My Roy Cohn | 2019-10-29 | 8:00 pm | 2019-10-29 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until October 31, 2019 | 2019-10-31 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191031T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 10:04 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE How one notorious yet flamboyant lawyer groomed a young Donald Trump and Joseph McCarthy into dark political demagoguery. “Flamboyant, terrifying, and pointedly timely…” **Ella Taylor, NPR** From the director of *Studio 54* (2018), *Citizen Jane: Battle for the City* (2017), and *Best of Enemies* (2015). 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 441926467 | Museo [Museum] | 2019-10-29 | 9:30 pm | 2019-10-29 | 11:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 7:00 pm | FOUR STARS! A deeply preposterous event from modern Mexican history has been turned into a watchable and good-natured dramedy-thriller starring Gael Garcia Bernal. In 1985, Mexico was horrified when thieves were reported to have broken into the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City and stolen 140 priceless Mayan and Aztec objects\\; the news media solemnly reported that the heist was surely the work of a sophisticated international gang. Their patriotic outrage turned to embarrassment when the crime was found to be the work of two students, smart or reckless enough to have carried out the robbery but too stupid to have grasped that no one would wish to buy the goods. These objects were simultaneously priceless and worthless. The students are re-imagined as two criminal non-masterminds who are out of their depth as soon as they hit the water. It is edge-of-the-seat stuff when Juan and Wilson have to break into the glass case that holds an unimaginably precious Mayan mask. And then Juan and Wilson set off on their chaotic and incompetent journey to sell their knapsack full of treasure. The film weirdly echoes other Bernal two-person road movies: Y Tu Mamá También and The Motorcycle Diaries….It’s a very entertaining night in the museum. --The Guardian “A fun, stylish, singular heist flick that's about so much more than the theft itself.” –Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449116167 | The 39 Steps | 2019-10-30 | 1:00 pm | 2019-10-30 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 8:26 pm | 2019-09-06 8:26 pm |  ***The 39 Steps*** by Patrick Barlow and John Buchan. A fast paced whoodunnit for any one who loves the magic of theatre. Clive Barnes of the NY Post said; "The play's creators have affectionately pushed Hitchcock's brilliance...into some riotous realm of satire, without losing its essentially Hitchcockian flavor." Not to be missed! $25-$47 [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278256&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278256&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=) <http://bluebridgetheatre.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 484267360 | By the Grace of God (Grâce À Dieu) | 2019-10-30 | 5:15 pm | 2019-10-30 | 7:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-09 8:20 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE Three men jeopardize their lives when they share heartbreaking childhood stories of abuse at the hands of a priest. Winner of the Jury Grand Prix at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival. **From the director of *The Refuge* (2009), *Young & Beautiful* (2013), and *The New Girlfriend* (2014).** “This is a social justice film made with purposeful conviction and a quiet, never strident, sense of indignation.” **David Rooney, *Hollywood Reporter*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 486710744 | 📈 5th Annual Mad Hatter's Fundraiser- Groovin' to the 60's | 2019-10-30 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-30 | 11:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 3:46 pm | Join us for our 5th Annual Mad Hatter's Fundraiser. This year's event will be our biggest yet, as we celebrate 60's years of serving Greater Victoria. Where: Da Vinci Centre When: Oct 30th, 2020 Theme: Groovin' to the 60's Costumes encouraged, hats are a must. **$100** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-mad-hatters-fundraiser-groovin-to-the-60s-tickets-73870116507**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-mad-hatters-fundraiser-groovin-to-the-60s-tickets-73870116507) For Ticket and Sponsorship information, please contact tolson@bcvic.org For 60 years, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Victoria (BGCVIC) has been helping children and youth discover, develop and achieve their best potential as adults, leaders and citizens in our community. We create innovative programs that address and meet the ever-changing needs of our local children and youth. We offer a safe, supportive place to belong where children and youth can have fun, experience new opportunities, build positive relationships, learn valuable skills and develop confidence and capability along the way. Our programs build on each child and youth’s unique strengths and engage them in activities that challenge and enrich their minds, bodies and spirits encouraging healthy living, personal growth, learning, skills development and community involvement. |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 433778489 | 📚 Melanie Janisse-Barlow & Adèle Barclay: Thicket & Renaissance Normcore | 2019-10-30 | 6:30 pm | 2019-10-30 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-22 4:35 pm | **Free to attend.** Doors open at 6:30pm. Two talented writers blend the personal, political, and poetical in their sophomore collections of poetry. In [***Thicket***](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qs=9781989287224), [Melanie Janisse-Barlow](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=melanie+janisse+barlow&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) explores the thorny side of communication in the modern world, while [***Renaissance Normcore***](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qs=9780889713604) builds on the themes of intimacy and power that soared in [Adèle Barclay’s](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=adele+barclay&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) award-winning [*If I Were in a Cage I’d Reach Out For You*](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.reports.iv&eisbn=wsxHDXv980S66-y5JmqDUA). Don’t miss this dual reading with some of the country’s brightest voices. <https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 502491817 | 🎃 Tricked Out Trivia: Halloween Edition | 2019-10-30 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-30 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-28 11:08 am | Another edition of Tricked Out Trivia tonight with comedian hosts Dan Duvall, Evan Mumford, and Shane Priestley. This week it’s all about Halloween! Have a laugh, make em laugh, win cool prizes. $8 pound of Jumbo Wings $6.5 pints of Sleeman Honey Brown & Okanagan Springs 1516 Lager Live music by The Lost Boys after prizes are announced. <http://darcyspub.ca/downtown/events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 491684193 | Greener Grass (Indie Film Series @ Capitol 6) | 2019-10-30 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-30 | 8:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:55 pm | A deliciously twisted comedy set in a demented, timeless suburbia where every adult wears braces on their straight teeth, couples coordinate meticulously pressed outfits, and coveted family members are swapped in more ways than one in this competition for acceptance.[](http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=Greener_Grass_Indie_Film_Series&cl=0E480A2F59DBA55AE7C28EFC) $13.50 [http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=Greener%5FGrass%5FIndie%5FFilm%5FSeries](http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=Greener_Grass_Indie_Film_Series&cl=0E480A2F59DBA55AE7C28EFC) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926468 | Museo [Museum] | 2019-10-30 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-30 | 9:08 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 7:01 pm | FOUR STARS! A deeply preposterous event from modern Mexican history has been turned into a watchable and good-natured dramedy-thriller starring Gael Garcia Bernal. In 1985, Mexico was horrified when thieves were reported to have broken into the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City and stolen 140 priceless Mayan and Aztec objects\\; the news media solemnly reported that the heist was surely the work of a sophisticated international gang. Their patriotic outrage turned to embarrassment when the crime was found to be the work of two students, smart or reckless enough to have carried out the robbery but too stupid to have grasped that no one would wish to buy the goods. These objects were simultaneously priceless and worthless. The students are re-imagined as two criminal non-masterminds who are out of their depth as soon as they hit the water. It is edge-of-the-seat stuff when Juan and Wilson have to break into the glass case that holds an unimaginably precious Mayan mask. And then Juan and Wilson set off on their chaotic and incompetent journey to sell their knapsack full of treasure. The film weirdly echoes other Bernal two-person road movies: Y Tu Mamá También and The Motorcycle Diaries….It’s a very entertaining night in the museum. --The Guardian “A fun, stylish, singular heist flick that's about so much more than the theft itself.” –Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 446913052 | Oaklands FORWARD 50 Speaker Night | 2019-10-30 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-30 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-04 8:34 pm | What will Oaklands be like in 50 years? How do you want your neighbourhood to develop with sustainability and quality of life in mind? Join us for the FORWARD 50 Speaker Night on October 30th to hear local experts speak about their vision for Oaklands over the next five decades. You will hear inspirational, innovative ideas for how Oaklands, as a neighbourhood, can make tangible, meaningful changes to address the climate crisis, social inclusion, affordability, emergency preparedness, and more. Do you have a topic that you would like featured? Let us know by emailing <community@oaklandsca.com>. # One Planet Living The Oaklands Neighbourhood Plan is based on several models, including One Planet Living. One Planet Living is a vision of a world where we can live happily within the Earth’s resources, and provides a straightforward framework to achieve this. The ten simple principles include: health and happiness, equity and local economy, culture and community, land and nature, sustainable water, local and sustainable food, travel and transport, materials and products, zero waste, zero carbon energy. [Find out more](https://www.bioregional.com/one-planet-living) FORWARD 50 Speaker Night Tickets: This is a free, all ages, public event. The speaker night will be live streamed and recorded. Topics: urban planning and design, housing, transportation, greenspace, building community, local economies, food systems, and social connections. Speakers: Check back here for speaker bios and topics. Location: The FORWARD 50 Speaker Night is held at the David Lam Auditorium at the University of Victoria. The auditorium is located in the MacLaurin Music Building. [See a map here](https://www.uvic.ca/home/about/campus-info/maps/pdf/parking-map.pdf) for the closest on campus parking options. Buses 4, 14, 9 all arrive at the UVIC bus hub, nearby the auditorium. <https://oaklands.life/foward-50-speakers> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 492421251 | 🎃 Halloween Party UrbanKiz Style | 2019-10-30 | 8:30 pm | 2019-10-30 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-17 9:54 am | Let's get spooky! entrance: $5 studio has limited capacity, arrive on time park on the street, not at studios parking please no sharp heels/stilettos to avoid damage to hardwood floors Medicine Moves Studio 841 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC (go up the wooden ramp, once inside second door on your left) If for any reason the front door is locked, please ring the bell <https://www.facebook.com/events/3489389781086304/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 441926469 | Museo [Museum] | 2019-10-30 | 9:30 pm | 2019-10-30 | 11:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-08-30 7:01 pm | FOUR STARS! A deeply preposterous event from modern Mexican history has been turned into a watchable and good-natured dramedy-thriller starring Gael Garcia Bernal. In 1985, Mexico was horrified when thieves were reported to have broken into the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City and stolen 140 priceless Mayan and Aztec objects\\; the news media solemnly reported that the heist was surely the work of a sophisticated international gang. Their patriotic outrage turned to embarrassment when the crime was found to be the work of two students, smart or reckless enough to have carried out the robbery but too stupid to have grasped that no one would wish to buy the goods. These objects were simultaneously priceless and worthless. The students are re-imagined as two criminal non-masterminds who are out of their depth as soon as they hit the water. It is edge-of-the-seat stuff when Juan and Wilson have to break into the glass case that holds an unimaginably precious Mayan mask. And then Juan and Wilson set off on their chaotic and incompetent journey to sell their knapsack full of treasure. The film weirdly echoes other Bernal two-person road movies: Y Tu Mamá También and The Motorcycle Diaries….It’s a very entertaining night in the museum. --The Guardian “A fun, stylish, singular heist flick that's about so much more than the theft itself.” –Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 470500082 | 🎃🎈 Halloween Trick or Treating at the Market | 2019-10-31 | 10:00 am | 2019-10-31 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-26 8:50 am | Bring your little Ghouls and Goblins down to the Market on Wednesday October 31st from 10am - 6pm for Trick or Treating in the Market! All of the permanent Market vendors will have treats available for your Trick-or-Treaters. | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 479926439 | 🎃🎈 Trick or Treat on the Avenue | 2019-10-31 | 2:00 pm | 2019-10-31 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-10-04 11:24 pm | Join us for our annual Oak Bay Village Trick or Treat! Collect candy at participating shops, enjoy live music by [Arf The Dog](https://www.facebook.com/ArfTheDog/), Halloween-themed magic by [paulkilshaw.com Magic and More](https://www.facebook.com/PaulKilshawMagician/) plus hula hoopers, stilt walkers, jugglers and more. \- Carnival-style games \- Spooky Pop Up Theatre by [Theatre SKAM](https://www.facebook.com/TheatreSKAM/) (for the whole family) \- Pet Parade and Costume Contest at 4 PM And more . . . Stop by Fireman's Park after the Trick or Treat for the Halloween bonfire. Fire is lit at 6 PM. Kids can douse the fire using a real fire hose. Plus hot dogs, treats and children's costume contest. <https://www.oakbay.ca/explore-oak-bay/festivals-events/annual-events/trick-or-treat-avenue> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 479927714 | 🎃📈 Pumpkin Art in Oak Bay Village | 2019-10-31 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-31 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Administrator | 2019-10-04 11:26 pm | Oak Bay Village is now the home of Pumpkin Art! Hundreds and hundreds of carved pumpkins will be displayed behind the Oak Bay Municipal Hall featuring the likes of local personalities, cartoon characters, the Royal Family, the Beatles and more. Admission is by donation and the proceeds benefit Oak Bay Volunteer Services Society and Threshold Housing Society. Pumpkin Art is open from 5pm to 9 pm beginning Friday, October 26 Pumpkin Art is open until 10 pm on October 31. [http://www.visitoakbayvillage.ca/index.php?area\_id=1003&page\_id=1003&page\_element\_id=4&article\_id=2&LIMIT4=0#element4](http://www.visitoakbayvillage.ca/index.php?area_id=1003&page_id=1003&page_element_id=4&article_id=2&LIMIT4=0#element4) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 500063251 | 🎃 Morbid Motel | 2019-10-31 | 5:00 pm | 2019-10-31 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 1:53 pm | It's that time again. Are you brave enough? Morbid Mansion presents MORBID MOTEL. You can check in but you may not check out!!! Frights, chills, creeps and treats for all. <https://www.facebook.com/events/1638402452951545/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 477218709 | 🎃📈🎈 Hallowe'en Bonfire | 2019-10-31 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-31 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 7:34 am | Hosted by the Esquimalt Lions, this is one of Esquimalt's favourite fall community events. Enjoy the huge bonfire while sipping hot chocolate and eating a hot dog from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 31st at the Archie Browning Sports Centre rear parking lot. There is also a costume contest for all ages. Hot dogs and hot chocolate are by donation with proceeds going to the Esquimalt Lions' community fundraising efforts. Wood Drop Off Esquimalt residents may drop off clean, untreated wood anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 31st at the Archie Browning Sports Centre rear parking lot in the designated drop off area. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 482473898 | 🎃🏳️🌈 Witching Hour - A Night of Enchanting Burlesque [Early Show] | 2019-10-31 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-31 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 3:53 pm | **We want to celebrate the divine of the feminine in the form of witchy wondrous-ness.** On the most hallow of nights, October 31st, Bad Moon Saloon will be bringing you a delicious treat - and maybe a few tricks. We want to celebrate the divine of the feminine in the form of witchy wondrous-ness. Our performers are sure to lighten your heart and soothe your tortured soul. Come indulge in a night of enchantment and whimsy as we pay homage to the world of the witch! You'll get to witness magical burlesque numbers, consult the Tarot to gain insight into your future, try your hand at our raffle draw, and indulge in some tasty treats. We at Bad Moon Saloon will only ever produce LGBTQ+ inclusive events, so you are safe and welcome here. This will be an unlicensed event, but due to the adult-oriented content, it is 18+ only. **$25 (General) / $35 (VIP)** <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/witching-hour-a-night-of-enchanting-burlesque-early-show-tickets-70085318073> Accessibility: Intrepid Theatre Club is an accessible venue. We have five floor seats reserved for folks who require accessible seating. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 509323925 | 🏳️🌈 South Island Gender Variant Drop-In | 2019-10-31 | 6:00 pm | 2019-10-31 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:46 pm | A drop-in group for trans, gender queer, two-spirit and gender variant individuals on the South Island. A safe place to come together, share and support each other. Presented by AIDS Vancouver Island. Meetings are held twice a month at the Central Branch, alternating between the Community Room and the second floor meeting room. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/south-island-gender-variant-drop-in-5/2019-05-08/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 466182196 | 🎃 Halloween Costume Crawl 2019 | 2019-10-31 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-31 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-22 3:41 pm | 2019-09-22 3:42 pm | HALLOWEEN COSTUME CRAWL 2019 Presented by: StudentTours.com $30[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/halloween-costume-crawl-2019-tickets-65865342011) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/halloween-costume-crawl-2019-tickets-65951870821> \*\*\*PRICES GO UP OCT 1st \*\*\* Come to your starting location to claim your ticket and board the first bus. Your name will be on the will-call list. Must have your ID. How Does it Work? The tradition continues! Why party at just one venue on Halloween when you can go to all of them? That’s right, you do the partying and we do the driving! Join us for the BIGGEST and BEST 24th Annual Halloween Club Crawl in Canada for students and party people alike! There will be hundreds of party buses and thousands of creepy crawlers dressed in fun and outrageous costumes. This event is guaranteed to completely sell out. You simply don’t want to miss this epic night! Here are a few testimonials from last year: "Best Halloween night of my life. Thanks for organizing a great event!" ~ Mike E. Toronto, ON "Thanks ST for putting on a great show. We'll definitely be back next year!" ~ Stephanie P. Vancouver, BC Last year we set a record with over 12,000 students from the major colleges and universities across Canada... and yet again we will be taking more students on a wild ride to 4 of the hottest bars in each city. The dance floors will be packed and Student Tours Party Patrol will be stationed on every bus to keep the mobile party hopping between venues. Our party transportation is simply outrageous! Don't worry if you feel a little shy on the first ride...believe us...you won't be by the end! Our mobile party is a unique way to experience Halloween. You just won't have this much fun on a normal night! Your 2019 Halloween Club Crawl Pass Includes: \* 4 of the hottest bars and Halloween parties \* Super fun party bus transportation between venues \* No cover charges and no waiting in line \* Costume contests and prizes \* Student Tours Party Patrol Event Hosts Fun Factor & Quality Assurance Guarantee On a Student Tours club crawl we absolutely 100% guarantee that you will have the time of your life or we will make it right! Important: All purchased tickets are will-call only. Claim your ticket when you arrive at your starting location. Double-check your event details to be sure that you purchased the correct date and starting location. Must have your I.D. to pick up your tickets. Must be legal drink age and have government-issued photo identification to attend this event. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 461764784 | 🎃 The Rocky Horror Picture Show | 2019-10-31 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-31 | 8:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:15 am | ### *Rocky Horror* virgins start here In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” **Let’s do the time warp again! It’s the time of year to put on your fishnets, wig, and little gold shorts: *Rocky Horror Picture Show* returns to The Vic! We’ll have a fantastic host to start the night (and indoctrinate *Rocky Horror* virgins), a costume contest, and all of the rice-tossing, newsprint-hoisting, interactive madness you can dream of.** **This is the film, not a live show.** **$20** Rated PG – [**No Membership Required**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) – **[19+ Event](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/why-19/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-2019/>** Limited amount of prop bags available for $5 cash Bags will be checked – no outdoor food or drink *2 pieces of ID will be required for entry. One must be Government issued with a photo and birth date – yellow replacement ID paper does not count for photo ID* Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 482460630 | 🎃 Red Hot Swing: Halloween Dance Party! | 2019-10-31 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-31 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 3:32 pm | We're throwing a Halloween dance party at Norway House! We'll start the evening off with a drop-in beginner lesson at 7:15pm, then live music from 8:00pm to 10:30pm. Costumes, music, and treats: a jedi craves these things. :) Price: $14 general admission, $11 student, RHS members save $1 |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 482481186 | 🎃 Ingredients of a Clue | Interactive Theatre | 2019-10-31 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-31 | 10:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 4:06 pm |  We’ve partnered with Enigmatic Events Collective to host a night, on October 31st, of interactive theatre where the stage is the entire Nourish home and the theme is feuled with mystery… Step back to the year 1924. An evening pulled together to honour the Famed Food Critic & Journalist Doctor Isaiah Black {who’s controversial opinions have affected many people in his years behind the typewriter}. Sip cocktails with Professor Plum, nibble on hors d'oeuvres with Mrs. Peacock, and mingle with Colonel Mustard to learn about their opinions and interactions with the guest of honour. Tickets included delectable savoury & sweet canapés. A celebratory cocktail, & the Interactive play. There will be prizes for best 1920’s costume! We’d love to see the home filled with the vision of an era past! Doors @ 7pm sharp. Interactive theatre until 8:30pm Conclusion of evening at 10:30pm Cash bar for those who wish to have more than one beverage. $80 Early bird pricing offered until Oct 18, 2019 PROMO CODE | EARLYBIRD <https://www.nourishkitchen.ca/tickets/ingredients-to-a-clue-dinner-theatre> |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 369782957 | 🎃 Hallowe’en Trick-or-Treating at Government House | 2019-10-31 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-31 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-06-06 9:07 am | 2019-10-04 11:47 am | With pumpkins carved by local Brownies and Beaver troops lining the entrance, Government House takes on a spooky vibe for Hallowe’en, inviting trick-or-treaters to step inside for candy and refreshments. <https://ltgov.bc.ca/government-house-public-events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 484667544 | 🎃🎈 Halloween Games at Quazar's | 2019-10-31 | 7:00 pm | 2019-10-31 | 11:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-09 4:20 pm | Looking for a safe and spooky way to celebrate Halloween with the whole family? Bring 'em by the arcade for a scare! All ages! Music by En Noir from 7 - 11pm. Tokens and candy for the kids!  |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 502483450 | 🎃 Michael Jackson Hallowe'en Tribute | 2019-10-31 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-31 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-28 10:59 am | An encore presentation of last years fabulous Halloween show featuring the music of Michael Jackson. Door prizes for best costume presented by Ashley Wey will be one of the many highlights. $25/$20 Students <http://hermannsjazz.com/show/495583/view> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 441926470 | 🎃 The Birds w/ Live Score by Lakelse | 2019-10-31 | 7:30 pm | 2019-10-31 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-30 5:47 pm | 2019-10-07 10:21 pm | Special Live Music Halloween Event! $10 students/seniors\\; $15 general. Cinecenta passes & comps not valid A special Halloween screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” starring Tippi Hedren and featuring an original score written and performed live by Lakelse. Watch Lakelse perform their original score alongside Hitchcock's 1963 horror-thriller classic and get lost in this one of a kind Halloween cinematic experience. Lakelse (pronounced lake-else) is an independent and alternative rock band based out of Victoria, BC. Formed in late 2014 by singer/guitarist Nash Park, bassist Sam Dunn, guitarist Graham Schibli, keyboardist Caitlyn Norman-Kovalick and percussionist Cam Harper. Lakelse has been working hard to finish their first full length studio album and has devoted all their extra time to writing the music for this special event screening. So if you’re looking for a fun night with the family, a memorable evening with friends, or just tired of the usual Halloween hustle this special Halloween screening of “The Birds” might be just what you’ve been looking for. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 502490433 | 🎃 Haunted Harvest Halloween | 2019-10-31 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-01 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-28 11:07 am | On Thursday October 31, enter if you dare. The historic haunted walls of Darcy’s Pub Downtown will come alive to bring you a horrific Haunted Harvest themed Halloween party. Sleeman Honey Brown Lager & Okanagan Springs 1516 Lager on special. Party at 8, Live Music from The Bright Side at 10. Cover $5. First Come, First Serve. <http://darcyspub.ca/downtown/events/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 485817527 | 🎃 Skary Spooktacular with Burnt, Hillside Hooligans & Grossbuster | 2019-10-31 | 9:00 pm | 2019-11-01 | 12:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-10 7:10 pm | Our Skary Spooktacular is a musical family reunion that brings together many of the same humans that embarked on a California tour together almost 15 years ago. That family is One Drop and Burnt but today's incarnation of it brings us Burnt, Hillside Hooligans and Grossbuster (Nathan Cummings one of One Drop's lead singers). We are excited to have California-based reggae/ska group BURNT back to Victoria after their appearance at Victoria's 20th Anniversary Ska & Reggae Festival this past summer. Burnt who love coming to Canada's west coast was initially based around Coachella Valley, but then relocated to San Diego in 2005, and eventually settled in San Francisco. The group combines reggae, dub, ska, soul, hip-hop, punk, and acoustic rock, and features environmentally and politically conscious lyrics, as well as songs about partying and relaxation. Burnt are the perfect match for their brothers Hillside Hooligans that blend ska, soulful reggae and punk. Hillside Hooligans comprise four of the eight members of One Drop. Grossbuster brings us a mixture of hip hop, reggae and drum n' bass. Nathan Cummings "Grossbuster" constantly experiments with new sounds with his midi controller. His knowledge of hip hop and reggae combined with his experience as one of the Island best keyboard players makes Grossbuster a versatile one-man unit! $13-$15 19+ <https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/a-skary-spooktacular-with-burnt-the-rubber-boot-club-tickets/9900915> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 477250716 | 🎃 Halloween Goth Night Dance Party | 2019-10-31 | 9:00 pm | 2019-11-01 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 8:14 am | 2019-10-10 7:06 pm | HALLOWEEN GOTH NIGHT! INTERZONE DANCE NIGHT DJs spinning Undying Goth Classics & Dark Modern Hymns. 🕸 Expect Black Candles, Dungeon Lasers & The Crypt Fog of Nostalgia! 🕷 Dark 80s, Early & Modern Industrial, Death Rock, Coldwave, EBM, Darkwave and BEYOND! ▼ POST SONG REQUESTS IN THE DISCUSSION BELOW ▼ GATES OPEN 9PM ▼ $5 SACRIFICE ▼ DEAD CAN DANCE UNTIL 1AM ▼ LOGANS : TAVERN OF THE DAMNED (1821 COOK STREET) ▼ COSTUMES HIGHLY ENCOURAGED !! Invite fiends, show your support & let the night embrace you! |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 460095458 | 🎃 Halloween Howler | 2019-10-31 | 9:00 pm | 2019-11-01 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-16 11:51 pm | **** **Victoria's largest Halloween party comes to Upstairs Cabaret on October 31st with Costume prizes, drink specials and you.** Delta Kappa Epsilon Victoria, Alpha Chi Theta, Upstairs and Surge present.. Halloween Howler - Come out for the largest Halloween event in Victoria with costume prizes, drink specials and the best tunes in town. October 31st DJ: Chet Flanagan $15-$20 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/halloween-howler-tickets-73002128331> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 482473799 | 🎃🏳️🌈 Witching Hour - A Night of Enchanting Burlesque [Late Show] | 2019-10-31 | 9:00 pm | 2019-10-31 | 11:50 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 3:53 pm | 2019-10-07 3:54 pm | **We want to celebrate the divine of the feminine in the form of witchy wondrous-ness.** On the most hallow of nights, October 31st, Bad Moon Saloon will be bringing you a delicious treat - and maybe a few tricks. We want to celebrate the divine of the feminine in the form of witchy wondrous-ness. Our performers are sure to lighten your heart and soothe your tortured soul. Come indulge in a night of enchantment and whimsy as we pay homage to the world of the witch! You'll get to witness magical burlesque numbers, consult the Tarot to gain insight into your future, try your hand at our raffle draw, and indulge in some tasty treats. We at Bad Moon Saloon will only ever produce LGBTQ+ inclusive events, so you are safe and welcome here. This will be an unlicensed event, but due to the adult-oriented content, it is 18+ only. **$25 (General) / $35 (VIP)**[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/witching-hour-a-night-of-enchanting-burlesque-early-show-tickets-70085318073) <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/witching-hour-a-night-of-enchanting-burlesque-late-show-tickets-70213324945>**[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/witching-hour-a-night-of-enchanting-burlesque-late-show-tickets-70213324945)** Accessibility: Intrepid Theatre Club is an accessible venue. We have five floor seats reserved for folks who require accessible seating. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 497324240 | 🎃 OK Charlie Halloween Bash | 2019-10-31 | 9:30 pm | 2019-10-31 | 11:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-22 6:15 pm | **9:30pm to late, no cover. 19+** Come party with us on Halloween at Canoe Brewpub with live music by OK Charlie, a Costume Contest, and as always, no cover! <http://events.canoebrewpub.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 461764766 | 🎃 The Rocky Horror Picture Show | 2019-10-31 | 9:30 pm | 2019-10-31 | 11:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 9:15 am | ### *Rocky Horror* virgins start here In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” **Let’s do the time warp again! It’s the time of year to put on your fishnets, wig, and little gold shorts: *Rocky Horror Picture Show* returns to The Vic! We’ll have a fantastic host to start the night (and indoctrinate *Rocky Horror* virgins), a costume contest, and all of the rice-tossing, newsprint-hoisting, interactive madness you can dream of.** **This is the film, not a live show.** **$20** Rated PG – [**No Membership Required**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) – **[19+ Event](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/why-19/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-2019/>** Limited amount of prop bags available for $5 cash Bags will be checked – no outdoor food or drink *2 pieces of ID will be required for entry. One must be Government issued with a photo and birth date – yellow replacement ID paper does not count for photo ID* Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 485816568 | 🎃 The Danse Macabre | 2019-10-31 | 10:00 pm | 2019-11-01 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-10 7:06 pm | The company that brought you [Fringe Club YYJ](https://www.facebook.com/fringeclubyyj/?eid=ARAKAiyEmpjuGlZKhf20WER5oEwqjKQ2_cxM5zXh1-o7cEaOku3pV4OrkJ-9VbDa-y0-0gKrhazfmBbB) invite you to join us on the most ghoulish night of the year, when skeletons rise from the grave and walk the earth... and dance! Bring out your creepiest look and join us on the dance floor for some dark and dubby beats, be amazed by talented circus artists, and get your fortune read to uncover what fresh horrors the year may offer. It's going to be... a bloody good time. Tickets: $15 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-danse-macabre-tickets-75083463661> Featuring: TBA With Beats by: RHYTHMICON - Victoria, BC TARANTIST - Victoria, BC Tarantism is the compulsion to dance: being pulled in by an experience of excitement that can only be expressed through movement. A tarantist is a conduit for energy that drives us to move. From innovative art installations at Bass Coast, to engaging theatrical sound design & performances, to skill on the saxophone & behind the decks, Tarantist is a creative, through and through. Tarantist's intitial inspirations in the rave scene focused on the melding of minimal UK production and West Coast Bass Music, a fusion that tends towards driving depth and darkness. Versatile in his musical selections, his sets range from drum & bass, to deep bass music, to techno, house and everything in between. More recently he has been exploring hard-to define, boundary-pushing 4×4 dance music as well. Tarantist seeks primarily to express his love of movement through high energy journeys, challenging audiences to lose themselves on the way. It's not about blowing minds, it's about shrinking heads. [https://www.mixcloud.com/tarantist/](https://www.mixcloud.com/tarantist/?fbclid=IwAR0ADaxKO5cNMVg3kHkvUOy5x_gcz87x0aRulHXHXfgBoxTYiNB0wjfzsVg) [http://tarantist.bandcamp.com/releases](http://tarantist.bandcamp.com/releases?fbclid=IwAR27M1NmJuGMczF_zBU1hXomNvWNFGsu6-CfICzEBFDYfdjRIO6GxGGdf_I) [https://soundcloud.com/thetarantist](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fthetarantist%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0viPo9zpUXDElvDL_pO_eSFid71dmrtAqn5jKZn2WTQ77yDSxNVQQ_NU8&h=AT0yS8ZDbG1QBMx_lQE_V_7hlEbgWQvYmHEE38k8jRG09K9GANs3TlJNxEkv-EDtmX1e0TcMNaLa7rUps0fRL7Y1ghzI71ObNyMfZIexi3ifISp-ojlhFCkmc5u8WudVJDo) Facebook: [Tarantist](https://www.facebook.com/westcoasttarantism/?eid=ARC8IyCnArxGuQsVHFjrGBc4jLDEjnnuYtINZTHYbbclnC_J_N345mgiZ2hbwifB2GO0lXg82wn6lvuL) Instagram: @djtarantist SPACE TIGER - [Sub.FM](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2FSub.FM%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0MU5-UjjLbFcXyKb6V6ztlCZosUKEaShK3kKRdhnFjtsTfWh3WwVUOniU&h=AT3T6qSb5S28GPKlVLWO7jH0HB8gWXX3M4IULinCiq1K1XqCByk3BbVadcbQp14Th_v4IipQOk3r89Hc6pIZwiIo3DRrin2SE600Hib-4pypSDu9kmS1xZ7GtNq5HxOXrnk), Zone Phactor, Victoria, BC Just a lonely Space Tiger making beats in a scary world. Oscillating between house and bass, Space Tiger's infectious energy and penchant for ragga inspired beats are sure to get the crowd moving. Born out of a desire to merge DJing and performance, Space Tiger's show quickly picked up a recurring slot of UK bass radio station [SUB FM](https://www.facebook.com/subfm/?eid=ARDB4FaM0jbgMJCdIBG9JliGVGAazHzk114L2-BLh7LELUMXBMxoGnq46KQFE078TvDiGTV60T5iA0WI), as well as performing with Nanaimo based crew [Zone PHactor (Vancouver Island)](https://www.facebook.com/ZonePhactor/?eid=ARDP56M8cd5acYJaB8yLStYnDOwbY9jxYw67FQyNV3dprR-cLCubncx96IvdVcuAQo1vYvQvGwXTfRuE). What's your Tiger? Facebook: [Space Tiger](https://www.facebook.com/spacetigerdj/?eid=ARA9J1HkV3V4JoGEWbn8og9RakivFuAbB_GFuhvS9XtW3oW0dOPPSoZ8vcupEumD443UjF9_UjlHSe3U) Instagram: @spacetigerdj [https://www.mixcloud.com/tristan-bacon/sub-fm-demo/](https://www.mixcloud.com/tristan-bacon/sub-fm-demo/?fbclid=IwAR3G-hX09SiE58PQyY29X7uOGr6gWg7dudhRuoXo8YKLiggRRCXabiXpU4I) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 493473478 | 🧵 I love First Peoples - Sew Your Love Campaign | 2019-11-01 | 11:00 am | 2019-11-01 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-18 11:56 am | We are hosting a campaign for [I Love First Peoples](https://www.facebook.com/ILOVEFIRSTPEOPLES/) 2019! Individuals, schools and community groups across Canada are adopting our gift-filled shoebox project as a gesture of friendship that helps the students to receive the joy of education. What a perfect way to engage in reconciliation! This year The Makehouse and a team of volunteers will cut and sew kids backpacks and fill them with gifts to add a special handmade element and reduce the need for recycling! Big thanks to our local [ILFP Victoria Chapter](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872526012962836/) coordinator [Lynn Cole](https://www.facebook.com/lynncole11) for getting The Makehouse involved in 2018! Here's how you can get help: Oct 15 - November 1st - Drop off fabric donations at The Makehouse Please note that we are looking for fun, colourful solids and prints in cotton and canvas suitable for making backpacks. October 15 - December 6th - You can drop off gifts and cash donations to The Makehouse. (We need a $5 per box to cover shipping costs) November 1st 11am-3pm - Prepare backpack kits for volunteers to sew at home. Even if you can't sew - you can help by cutting and sorting fabric as well as making bundles and labeling! November 1-15th - Volunteer sewists can pick up kits from The Makehouse to take home for assembly. \*Volunteer can sew backpacks from home or arrange to come and sew at The Makehouse during off-peak hours. Saturday December 6th (10am-1pm) - Packing party! Please see the document posted below to give you some gift ideas. This is a GIFT campaign and we want to create special boxes so please if you're not sure what to buy, you can call the shop at 778-430-6253 for assistance or drop off gift cards so that our team can do the shopping on your behalf! Can't make it or live elsewhere in Canada? You can still get involved, just click here for more information: <https://www.ilovefirstpeoples.ca/shoebox-gifts> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 500190940 | Blinded By The Light | 2019-11-01 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-01 | 4:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:16 pm | Sensitive poetry-writing teen Javed (Viveik Kalra) faces racism in the streets and strictness in the home from his disciplinarian father. Yet his life is transformed when he is introduced to the music of Bruce Springsteen. Soon after, a world of writing, love and optimism opens up for him. Gurinder Chadha’s power ballad to the wisdom of The Boss plays out in 1980s Luton, exposing the realities of working-class Pakistani life. The result is a sprightly, upbeat, vibrant romp that smuggles in persuasive themes about finding your voice within competing cultures. —Empire “A breath of fresh air!” --Firstpost “Kalra is a thrilling discovery – one hopes this is just the beginning of a considerable career.” –Consequence of Sound An exuberant anthem to the importance of music, the need to be seen and the hope of new possibilities. --Empire UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 504437361 | Judy | 2019-11-01 | 5:15 pm | 2019-11-01 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 8:48 am | Stuck with financial crises and eager to recapture her fame of yesteryear, the former American sweetheart agrees to perform five weeks of sold-out shows in London, 1968. “Renée Zellweger is phenomenally good in this captivating account of Judy Garland’s final London concert run.” **Wendy Ice, *The Guardian*** “…a compelling portrait of the tragic decline of one of America’s 20th century icons.” **James Berardinelli, *ReelViews*** 19+ $11.43 <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/judy/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 449688269 | 🎃🎈 First Annual Summit Park Pumpkin Parade | 2019-11-01 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-01 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:59 am | Bring your Halloween pumpkin 🎃 to the park. We will put candles in the pumpkins and line them up so that the whole neighbourhood can admire them. An enchanting fall experience. Precise location will be announced closer to the date. PS: Wagons and strollers work well for transporting heavy pumpkins. <https://www.facebook.com/events/351824945762072/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 500190941 | Blinded By The Light | 2019-11-01 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-01 | 8:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:16 pm | Sensitive poetry-writing teen Javed (Viveik Kalra) faces racism in the streets and strictness in the home from his disciplinarian father. Yet his life is transformed when he is introduced to the music of Bruce Springsteen. Soon after, a world of writing, love and optimism opens up for him. Gurinder Chadha’s power ballad to the wisdom of The Boss plays out in 1980s Luton, exposing the realities of working-class Pakistani life. The result is a sprightly, upbeat, vibrant romp that smuggles in persuasive themes about finding your voice within competing cultures. —Empire “A breath of fresh air!” --Firstpost “Kalra is a thrilling discovery – one hopes this is just the beginning of a considerable career.” –Consequence of Sound An exuberant anthem to the importance of music, the need to be seen and the hope of new possibilities. --Empire UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 479490845 | 🎃 Rocky Horror Show Live | 2019-11-01 | 7:30 pm | 2019-11-01 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:33 am | 2019-10-04 11:37 am | Atomic Vaudeville is back again with the cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show Live. Join us at the Metro Theatre October 17 -November 2, 2019. Costumes encouraged, prop kits available and the Time Warp compulsory. Newly engaged sweethearts Brad and Janet become stranded with a flat tire during a storm - their only ray of light coming from the mansion of mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is tested, they meet a houseful of wild characters. Directed by Atomic Vaudeville's Britt Small, and featuring some of Victoria's best performance and design talent, this show is a high energy cult-classic that has to be experienced. **Opening Night (Oct. 17th) - $22 (+$5 prop bags available)** **Oct. 18th - Nov. 2nd - $37 Regular / $25 Students** **(+$5 prop bags available)** **Tickets and more information:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show)  **Volunteer with Atomic Vaudeville:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 504436643 | Judy | 2019-11-01 | 7:45 pm | 2019-11-01 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 8:46 am | 2019-10-30 8:48 am | Stuck with financial crises and eager to recapture her fame of yesteryear, the former American sweetheart agrees to perform five weeks of sold-out shows in London, 1968. “Renée Zellweger is phenomenally good in this captivating account of Judy Garland’s final London concert run.” **Wendy Ice, *The Guardian*** “…a compelling portrait of the tragic decline of one of America’s 20th century icons.” **James Berardinelli, *ReelViews*** 19+ $11.43 <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/judy/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416094566 | Bang Bang | 2019-11-01 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-01 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday and Saturday until November 23, 2019 | 2019-11-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191123T075959Z;BYDAY=FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 9:39 am | 2019-08-01 9:47 am | **It’s fast and furious fireworks when these egos collide.** Who gets to tell your story? Lila is a black police officer who shot a young unarmed black man. Tim is a white playwright who used the incident as a “jumping off point” for his hit play. Now that play is being made into a Hollywood movie — without Lila’s knowledge. Desperate to save face, Tim pays a visit to Lila and her mother to pave the way for the movie’s lead, former child star Jackie Savage, who’s about to arrive with Soprano-like bodyguard, Tony Cappello. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** It’s a super-funny sitcom-style comedy – allowing us to laugh at serious issues and timely themes – including racial profiling, voice appropriation, ego, selfishness – and the sometimes incomprehensible world of the theatre! —MS A CO-PRODUCTION WITH [THE ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE](https://royalmtc.ca/), WINNIPEG **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): November 10 at 2pm | November 23 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): November 17 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 492418522 | 🎃 Dia de los Muertos Halloween Party | 2019-11-01 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-02 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-17 9:50 am | Live performance by Andres Zuñiga singing Salsa / Bachata / Cumbia Come and celebrate our Latin Halloween Party. Salsa & Bachata from 8pm - 10pm Live Salsa,Bachata, Cumbia show at 10:30pm & 11:30pm Dj Pachanguero playing the best latin hits. Cover $10 adv / $15 at the door Yes, It is a costume party!!!! Night Club V Lounge 3366 Douglas St. Free Parking |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190942 | Blinded By The Light | 2019-11-01 | 9:20 pm | 2019-11-01 | 11:18 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:16 pm | Sensitive poetry-writing teen Javed (Viveik Kalra) faces racism in the streets and strictness in the home from his disciplinarian father. Yet his life is transformed when he is introduced to the music of Bruce Springsteen. Soon after, a world of writing, love and optimism opens up for him. Gurinder Chadha’s power ballad to the wisdom of The Boss plays out in 1980s Luton, exposing the realities of working-class Pakistani life. The result is a sprightly, upbeat, vibrant romp that smuggles in persuasive themes about finding your voice within competing cultures. —Empire “A breath of fresh air!” --Firstpost “Kalra is a thrilling discovery – one hopes this is just the beginning of a considerable career.” –Consequence of Sound An exuberant anthem to the importance of music, the need to be seen and the hope of new possibilities. --Empire UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 479490821 | 🎃 Rocky Horror Show Live | 2019-11-01 | 10:00 pm | 2019-11-02 | 12:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:33 am | 2019-10-04 11:37 am | Atomic Vaudeville is back again with the cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show Live. Join us at the Metro Theatre October 17 -November 2, 2019. Costumes encouraged, prop kits available and the Time Warp compulsory. Newly engaged sweethearts Brad and Janet become stranded with a flat tire during a storm - their only ray of light coming from the mansion of mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is tested, they meet a houseful of wild characters. Directed by Atomic Vaudeville's Britt Small, and featuring some of Victoria's best performance and design talent, this show is a high energy cult-classic that has to be experienced. **Opening Night (Oct. 17th) - $22 (+$5 prop bags available)** **Oct. 18th - Nov. 2nd - $37 Regular / $25 Students** **(+$5 prop bags available)** **Tickets and more information:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show)  **Volunteer with Atomic Vaudeville:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 479479072 | Making as Medicine: Indigenous Symposium | 2019-11-02 | 9:30 am | 2019-11-02 | 4:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until November 4, 2019 | 2019-11-03 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191104T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:17 am | The third annual Indigenous symposium is a two-day workshop that includes three hands-on sessions facilitated by Indigenous artists, focused on traditional beadwork, Coast Salish knitting and cedar weaving, as well as a panel discussion with Indigenous artist-entrepreneurs, who will share their experiences with the economy, cultural appropriation and establishing their careers along alternative pathways. **$35** [**https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108991/making-medicine-indigenous-symposium**](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108991/making-medicine-indigenous-symposium) In partnership with the [City of Victoria](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/index.html#) and the Indigenous Artist Entrepreneur Program.  |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 449960688 | To Talk With Others | 2019-11-02 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-02 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 6:12 pm | To Talk With Others responds to the minutes of a meeting in August of 1977 between Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau and five Yukon First Nations leaders regarding the then-approved Mackenzie Pipeline. Held in the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in archives, this document illustrates the ongoing dichotomy of two opposing cultures and ways of understanding economic, social and cultural development with the land and its inhabitants. Through a diverse range of media Yukon artists Ken Anderson (Tlingit/Scandinavian), Lianne Marie Leda Char-lie (Tagé Cho Hudän | Big River People), Valerie Salez (1st Generation Canadian), Doug Smarch Jr. (Tlingit), and Joseph Tisiga (Kaska Dene) activate this archival document and ultimately continue the conversation surrounding self-determination in the face of federal and corporate agendas. Exhibition runs until February 23, 2020. Project Coordinated by Mary Bradshaw and Valerie Salez. Organized by the Yukon Arts Centre. Image credit: To Talk With Others Exhibit in Whitehorse in 2018. Lianne Charlie (moose) and Ken Anderson (fencing). Photo by Devon Lindsay \------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is located on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples, today known as the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. We extend our gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to live and work on this territory. The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is wheelchair accessible with a ramp to the main entrance and into the gallery spaces. The upper-level administration offices are not wheelchair accessible and are accessed by three flights of stairs. There are four gender inclusive washrooms that are wheelchair accessible. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 416402528 | 🚜 Moss Street Indoor Winter Market | 2019-11-02 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-02 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Saturday until April 6, 2020 | 2020-04-05 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200406T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 6:25 pm | 2019-11-14 11:01 am | 2019 is Moss Street Market's 28th season of providing local and organic farm-fresh produce, local foods, handmade crafts, artisan clothing, inspiring services and community education to folks from the entire Victoria and surrounding region. Volunteer with the Moss Street Market: [http://www.mossstreetmarket.com/?page\_id=286](http://www.mossstreetmarket.com/?page_id=286) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 403226326 | 11th Annual Intuitive Arts Festival | 2019-11-02 | 11:00 am | 2019-11-02 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 4, 2019 | 2019-11-04 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191104T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-16 11:11 am | Journey inward to connect to your true self with a weekend full of mystical and experiential delights. This 2-day festival brings together psychics, energy healers, alternative medicine practitioners and spiritual seekers from all across Vancouver Island. Over 44 exhibitors will be sharing their knowledge, wisdom and wares, offering Psychic Readings, Massage, Reiki, Rocks & Gems, Mediumship and much more. Included in your admission are workshops happening throughout the weekend to inspire your spiritual journey. Heal the past and step into your true potential. LEARN tools and tips about energetic healing practices to enrich your daily lives that used in Holistic Health, Alternative Medicine and Metaphysics. SPEAK with professional psychics, mediums, counsellors and personal coaches to find answers and guidance for your life's journey. CONNECT with like-minded individuals and groups in the community that have a passion for spirituality, healing and that beyond our fives senses. EXPLORE workshops, lectures, classes and seminars that are all included your admission. EXPERIENCE a healing massage or energy healing session by local professionals. $10/day More information: <https://www.intuitiveartsfestival.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 455936084 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: Dora and the Lost City of Gold | 2019-11-02 | 12:45 pm | 2019-11-02 | 2:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until November 3, 2019 | 2019-11-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191103T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-12 9:30 pm | 2019-10-24 5:05 pm | James Bobin, USA, 2019, 103 minutes, PG –violence; Age 8+ Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora (Isabela Moner) for her most dangerous adventure ever -- High School. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego (Jeffrey Wahlberg), a mysterious jungle inhabitant (Eugenio Derbez), and a rag tag group of teens on a live-action adventure to save her parents (Eva Longoria, Michael Peña) and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost city of gold. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 449116366 | The 39 Steps | 2019-11-02 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-02 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 8:26 pm | 2019-09-06 8:27 pm |  ***The 39 Steps*** by Patrick Barlow and John Buchan. A fast paced whoodunnit for any one who loves the magic of theatre. Clive Barnes of the NY Post said; "The play's creators have affectionately pushed Hitchcock's brilliance...into some riotous realm of satire, without losing its essentially Hitchcockian flavor." Not to be missed! $25-$47 [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278256&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278256&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=) <http://bluebridgetheatre.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 504437749 | Judy | 2019-11-02 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-02 | 5:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 8:48 am | 2019-10-30 8:48 am | Stuck with financial crises and eager to recapture her fame of yesteryear, the former American sweetheart agrees to perform five weeks of sold-out shows in London, 1968. “Renée Zellweger is phenomenally good in this captivating account of Judy Garland’s final London concert run.” **Wendy Ice, *The Guardian*** “…a compelling portrait of the tragic decline of one of America’s 20th century icons.” **James Berardinelli, *ReelViews*** 19+ $11.43 <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/judy/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500190944 | Blinded By The Light | 2019-11-02 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-02 | 4:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:16 pm | Sensitive poetry-writing teen Javed (Viveik Kalra) faces racism in the streets and strictness in the home from his disciplinarian father. Yet his life is transformed when he is introduced to the music of Bruce Springsteen. Soon after, a world of writing, love and optimism opens up for him. Gurinder Chadha’s power ballad to the wisdom of The Boss plays out in 1980s Luton, exposing the realities of working-class Pakistani life. The result is a sprightly, upbeat, vibrant romp that smuggles in persuasive themes about finding your voice within competing cultures. —Empire “A breath of fresh air!” --Firstpost “Kalra is a thrilling discovery – one hopes this is just the beginning of a considerable career.” –Consequence of Sound An exuberant anthem to the importance of music, the need to be seen and the hope of new possibilities. --Empire UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416114078 | Bang Bang | 2019-11-02 | 4:00 pm | 2019-11-02 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Saturday until November 24, 2019 | 2019-11-24 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191124T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 9:48 am | 2019-08-01 9:51 am | **It’s fast and furious fireworks when these egos collide.** Who gets to tell your story? Lila is a black police officer who shot a young unarmed black man. Tim is a white playwright who used the incident as a “jumping off point” for his hit play. Now that play is being made into a Hollywood movie — without Lila’s knowledge. Desperate to save face, Tim pays a visit to Lila and her mother to pave the way for the movie’s lead, former child star Jackie Savage, who’s about to arrive with Soprano-like bodyguard, Tony Cappello. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** It’s a super-funny sitcom-style comedy – allowing us to laugh at serious issues and timely themes – including racial profiling, voice appropriation, ego, selfishness – and the sometimes incomprehensible world of the theatre! —MS A CO-PRODUCTION WITH [THE ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE](https://royalmtc.ca/), WINNIPEG **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): November 10 at 2pm | November 23 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): November 17 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 499960481 | 🎈 Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery | 2019-11-02 | 4:00 pm | 2019-11-02 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 11:34 am | 2019-10-25 12:35 pm |  Katarina, a young gifted violinist is sent to study music at the Pietà orphanage in Venice with the great composer Antonio Vivaldi. It’s Carnival time, magic is in the air and mystery unfolds as Katarina enlists Giovanni, the gondolier, to help in her search to discover her past. A new world premiere theatrical adaptation presented by permission of Classical Kids Music Education and based on the award-winning Classical Kids audio story Vivaldi’s Ring Of Mystery©. **RUNNING TIME:** Approximately 50 Minutes with No Intermission. $11-$14 Child / $20-$23 Adult Please note that there is a bundle for Kaleidoscope. If you purchase Vivaldi's Ring and Charlotte's Web (main floor only), you can get The House at Pooh Corner for free. [Please call or visit the box office to book](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/contact-us). <http://kaleidoscope.bc.ca/2019-2020-season/vivaldis-ring-of-mystery/> **DISCUSSION TOPICS** Self-Discovery and Identity, Family & Belonging, Love, Vivaldi and Classical Music **MEDIA** *“Another outstanding entry in an acclaimed series that is already in danger of creating a whole new (and knowledgeable) generation of classical music lovers.”* – Parents’ Choice *“The recording contradicts the widely held assumption that serious music is childproof.”* – Maclean’s *“…an extraordinary work…indispensable as an introduction to classical music for all children.”* – Parents’ Guide to Children’s Entertainment *“Excellent in every way, it stands up well to repeated listening.”* – Sacramento Bee *“…the tale…will draw your child in painlessly…”* – LA Parent *“The story, the music and the acting are all superb – the formula still sounds fresh…”* – The Record ## [Volunteer Opportunities](http://kaleidoscope.bc.ca/upcoming-volunteer-opportunities/) **Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery – November 2 & 3 –** Volunteers are needed to distribute programmes and assist with our “Kidz Zone” Activity Stations at the McPherson Playhouse. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. Volunteers will be provided with a complimentary ticket to stay and see the performance. |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 432308121 | 37th Annual Dinner Auction Gala | 2019-11-02 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-02 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-21 7:56 am | Get ready to raise your paddles at The Chamber's 37th annual Dinner Auction Gala on November 2, 2019. This black tie evening includes cocktails, chef stations, a silent and live auction and entertainment including dancing and an interactive photo booth. Bid on hundreds of items including travel and entertainment packages, electronics, beauty and fitness services, jewellery, and much more. 6:00 p.m. Cocktails Silent auction bidding & viewing 7:00 p.m. - Live Auction, Chef Stations and Entertainment Dress Code: Black Tie/Formal ***Registration Policy Please note that the Chamber does not sell tickets at the door. Pre-registration is required. Our online registration system accepts VISA and MasterCard. Cancellation Notice You will be responsible for tickets ordered if cancellation is not received by 4:30pm, Friday, October 18, 2019. \*The Chamber reserves the right to take photos and/or video for promotional purposes at every event. For an overview of all Chamber events please click [here](http://www.victoriachamber.ca/events/events.aspx).*** $130.00 - $500.00 <https://web.victoriachamber.ca/events/37th-Annual-Dinner-Auction-Gala-Early-Bird-Tickets-On-Sale-2427/details> |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 493479330 | 🎤🎈 Kids Open Mic! | 2019-11-02 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-02 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-18 12:09 pm | An open mic night hosted by music therapist Supriya Kalathil Crocker. This eve is for young musicians between the ages seven and twelve. Singers, pianists, guitarists (bring your own), we want to hear your stuff! | By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 500190945 | Blinded By The Light | 2019-11-02 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-02 | 8:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:16 pm | Sensitive poetry-writing teen Javed (Viveik Kalra) faces racism in the streets and strictness in the home from his disciplinarian father. Yet his life is transformed when he is introduced to the music of Bruce Springsteen. Soon after, a world of writing, love and optimism opens up for him. Gurinder Chadha’s power ballad to the wisdom of The Boss plays out in 1980s Luton, exposing the realities of working-class Pakistani life. The result is a sprightly, upbeat, vibrant romp that smuggles in persuasive themes about finding your voice within competing cultures. —Empire “A breath of fresh air!” --Firstpost “Kalra is a thrilling discovery – one hopes this is just the beginning of a considerable career.” –Consequence of Sound An exuberant anthem to the importance of music, the need to be seen and the hope of new possibilities. --Empire UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 486389811 | 🛐 5th Annual Victoria International Jewish Film Festival: Golda’s Balcony + Opening Night Reception |
2019-11-02 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-02 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 9:07 am | 2019-10-11 3:58 pm | The VIJFF’s gala opening night, on November 2nd, presents “Golda's Balcony,” starring Tovah Feldshuh in a recreation of her award-winning Broadway performance as Golda Meir in William Gibson’s one-woman play. Feldshuh recalls Meir's life from poor Russian immigrant to Israel's fourth prime minister. Feldshuh portrays 46 characters—including David Ben-Gurion, Henry Kissinger and various Middle East leaders. Opening night also features an audience Q&A session with David Fishelson, producer of both the film and the Broadway production of “Golda's Balcony.” A reception offering hors d'oeuvres, desserts, beverages and live music will follow at the Union Club, a short walk from the theatre. A ticket to "Golda's Balcony" also includes access to the VIJFF opening night reception at the Union Club, as well as a Q&A with the film's producer, David Fishelson. Tickets are $30, plus $2 for a festival membership card fee. 19+ <http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/5826q307z> **Membership Card Info:** The annual membership fee is $2. Please carry your membership card with you at all times, as you will be required to show it at all VIJFF screenings, including special screenings throughout the year. The 2019 membership card is valid until November 1st, 2020[](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/5826q307z) <https://vijff.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 506545001 | 📈 Canadian Storytelling Day - Theme: Air – A Breath of Fresh Air | 2019-11-02 | 7:30 pm | 2019-11-02 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 12:00 pm | All across Canada, people are gathering to hear stories inspired by “A Breath of Fresh Air” - a theme developed from the Medicine Wheel’s position for winter and the cold. Join us for an eclectic mix of 'fresh air' stories! Entrance by donation ($10 is suggested), in support of “Power to Be”, an organization that is dedicated to giving a "breath of fresh air" to people who have disabilities or barriers to being able to participate in outdoor experiences and adventures. <http://www.victoriastorytellers.org/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 479490869 | 🎃 Rocky Horror Show Live | 2019-11-02 | 7:30 pm | 2019-11-02 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:33 am | 2019-10-04 11:37 am | Atomic Vaudeville is back again with the cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show Live. Join us at the Metro Theatre October 17 -November 2, 2019. Costumes encouraged, prop kits available and the Time Warp compulsory. Newly engaged sweethearts Brad and Janet become stranded with a flat tire during a storm - their only ray of light coming from the mansion of mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is tested, they meet a houseful of wild characters. Directed by Atomic Vaudeville's Britt Small, and featuring some of Victoria's best performance and design talent, this show is a high energy cult-classic that has to be experienced. **Opening Night (Oct. 17th) - $22 (+$5 prop bags available)** **Oct. 18th - Nov. 2nd - $37 Regular / $25 Students** **(+$5 prop bags available)** **Tickets and more information:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show)  **Volunteer with Atomic Vaudeville:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 506673207 | 💀 Day of the Dead Fiesta | 2019-11-02 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-03 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 2:54 pm | 7th Annual DAY OF THE DEAD FIESTA! Compadres: The dead come back to visit only one night a year. This is the night. Let’s welcome them in style. FEATURING: DJ. C-Frets Meatdraw Hush Hush Noise Bučan Bučan Saturday, November 2nd Doors open @ 8 pm Music! Dancing! Cerveza! Catrina face-painting! Costumes = bueno VEC – Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad Street) Tickets: $20 @ the door No minors [www.puentetheatre.ca](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.puentetheatre.ca%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2MVbYod7fWkeknJ11N4gt6v8YO2Oh2E0mEbjFhEAw7jt1I6hk3Q5gVpvU&h=AT25cm3NmHJgap4lFcFuNmGIgEWhPM355UrG7cN4m4EUtnvrxayj3N3v1R65-QfXGF0Nb0RwFy6GBNXYB2MdSun1_BseYpO4D30DnSLZ0bXPqIfHviNd-epiTLZKR86ZNn6O) Day of the Dead At first glance, the Mexican custom of El Día de los Muertos — the Day of the Dead — may sound much like Halloween. After all, the celebration traditionally starts at midnight the night of Oct. 31, and the festivities are abundant in images related to death, but the customs have different origins, and their attitudes toward death are different. In the typical Halloween festivities, death is something to be feared, but in El Día de los Muertos, death — or at least the memories of those who have died — is something to be celebrated. El Día de los Muertos, which continues until Nov. 2, has become one of the biggest and most important holidays in Mexico. Its origins are distinctly Mexican: During the time of the Aztecs, a month-long summer celebration was overseen by the goddess Mictecacihuatl, the Lady of the Dead. After the Aztecs were conquered by Spain, and Catholicism became the dominant religion, the customs became intertwined with the Christian commemoration of All Saints’ Day on November 1st and All Souls’ Day on November 2nd. One of the most common customs is the making of elaborate altars to welcome departed spirits home. Vigils are held, and families go to cemeteries to fix up the graves of their departed relatives using sugar skulls, hundreds of marigolds, pan de muerto (bread of the dead), and the favorite foods and beverages of their departed loved ones. The Day of the Dead is a time to honour all those who are no longer with us, but who come back on November 2nd so we can all celebrate life and the natural order of things together. Accessibility: \* The Victoria Event Centre does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact them at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. \* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at [https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fvictoriaeventcentre.ca%2Fattendees%2Faccessibility%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3rmJtNK9IwAzp_AkSd4xkCp-rx3qU1qWPY0GKiDYe1D4yKojhFX3ElokI&h=AT06l-lOlDS9vbRNckTYEahpLACC77dX7jNsHU3thTKyOW8aQ1MM2uM2MQPI1BO1UYDEdTWI_Yp4oZucCMgtWF7ShJ8cCXZdmFZ1bLr2bHjlTRQciR3MzmNos0HJAs5cKz5M) \* Washrooms are for all genders. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190946 | Blinded By The Light | 2019-11-02 | 9:20 pm | 2019-11-02 | 11:18 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:16 pm | Sensitive poetry-writing teen Javed (Viveik Kalra) faces racism in the streets and strictness in the home from his disciplinarian father. Yet his life is transformed when he is introduced to the music of Bruce Springsteen. Soon after, a world of writing, love and optimism opens up for him. Gurinder Chadha’s power ballad to the wisdom of The Boss plays out in 1980s Luton, exposing the realities of working-class Pakistani life. The result is a sprightly, upbeat, vibrant romp that smuggles in persuasive themes about finding your voice within competing cultures. —Empire “A breath of fresh air!” --Firstpost “Kalra is a thrilling discovery – one hopes this is just the beginning of a considerable career.” –Consequence of Sound An exuberant anthem to the importance of music, the need to be seen and the hope of new possibilities. --Empire UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 479490833 | 🎃 Rocky Horror Show Live | 2019-11-02 | 10:00 pm | 2019-11-03 | 12:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:33 am | 2019-10-04 11:37 am | Atomic Vaudeville is back again with the cult classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show Live. Join us at the Metro Theatre October 17 -November 2, 2019. Costumes encouraged, prop kits available and the Time Warp compulsory. Newly engaged sweethearts Brad and Janet become stranded with a flat tire during a storm - their only ray of light coming from the mansion of mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is tested, they meet a houseful of wild characters. Directed by Atomic Vaudeville's Britt Small, and featuring some of Victoria's best performance and design talent, this show is a high energy cult-classic that has to be experienced. **Opening Night (Oct. 17th) - $22 (+$5 prop bags available)** **Oct. 18th - Nov. 2nd - $37 Regular / $25 Students** **(+$5 prop bags available)** **Tickets and more information:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/the-rocky-horror-show)  **Volunteer with Atomic Vaudeville:** [**http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1**](http://atomicvaudeville.wixsite.com/atomic-vaudeville/volunteer-1) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 499247396 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: Dora and the Lost City of Gold | 2019-11-03 | 12:45 pm | 2019-11-03 | 2:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-24 5:05 pm | James Bobin, USA, 2019, 103 minutes, PG –violence; Age 8+ Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora (Isabela Moner) for her most dangerous adventure ever -- High School. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego (Jeffrey Wahlberg), a mysterious jungle inhabitant (Eugenio Derbez), and a rag tag group of teens on a live-action adventure to save her parents (Eva Longoria, Michael Peña) and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost city of gold. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 493470898 | 🧵 Curvy Sewcial | 2019-11-03 | 1:00 pm | 2019-11-03 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Monthly on the 1st Sunday until December 2, 2019 | 2019-12-02 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20191202T075959Z;BYDAY=1SU | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-18 11:51 am | 2019-10-18 11:51 am | Join the Becky Cory and the Curvy Sewcial to share project ideas and tips with other sewists in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Tea is included and guests are welcome to bring in snacks! $15 <https://themakehouse.configio.com/pd/405/curvy-sewcial> You must have basic sewing and garment machine skills to join the Curvy Sewcial. The format of these meet-ups are not set up like a formal class or workshop. If you need sewing machine and basic garment making training you can check out our diverse workshop calendar [here](https://themakehouse.configio.com/productcalendar?). You are welcome to use our scissors and tools while you are here, but you will need to bring along your own fabrics and thread for the sewing machines. We do sell these items in our store, so if you forgot, fear not, we've got you covered and you'll get a 15% discount on your purchases! Our sewing studio features 6 Janome 3120QCD machines which feature 60 stitches including 6 one-step buttonholes. Janome’s Exclusive Superior Plus Feed System ensures even, stable feeding with any fabric. And the time saving features including memorized needle up/down, one hand needle threader, and lock stitch button make sewing easy. One of the most amazing features of this sewing machine is the pedal free sewing option. This machine has a start/stop button, which makes sewing much easier for both children and people with disabilities. We also have sergers and coverstitch machines (previous experience required). We also also have a great collection of curvy sewing patterns which are available for you can use during your time at The Makehouse! Join the [Curvy Sewcial on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/192144201598663/) to keep up to date and share ideas in-between meet-ups! [](https://themakehouse.configio.com/pd/405/curvy-sewcial) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 486392289 | 🛐 5th Annual Victoria International Jewish Film Festival: Autonomies, The Feature |
2019-11-03 | 1:30 pm | 2019-11-03 | 5:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 9:11 am | 2019-10-11 3:57 pm | Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to binge-watch the hit Israeli dystopian television drama Autonomies – with an intermission. The action takes place in an alternate reality version of Israel: a nation divided into a secular State of Israel with Tel Aviv as its capital, and the Haredi Autonomy in Jerusalem run by an ultra-Orthodox group. The plot revolves around a Haredi small-time smuggler who kidnaps a little girl at the heart of a custody battle between two families – one Haredi and one secular. Tickets are $13 for adults or $10 for senior/student, plus $2 for a festival membership card fee. 19+ <http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/g1khrnm73> **Membership Card Info:** The annual membership fee is $2. Please carry your membership card with you at all times, as you will be required to show it at all VIJFF screenings, including special screenings throughout the year. The 2019 membership card is valid until November 1st, 2020 |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 380756151 | What Artists Bring to the Table: Samantha Radons | 2019-11-03 | 1:30 pm | 2019-11-03 | 4:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Read-only | 2019-06-19 3:21 pm | Join us for a day of delicious food-making and engaging conversations with Victoria-based artist Samantha Radons. Explore the variety and creativity the preservation offers through pickling veggies, while learning the history of fermenting foods. The workshop is free, but registration is required as attendance is limited. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-artists-bring-to-the-table-samantha-radons-tickets-63816834871> If Eventbrite is not an accessible way of registration for you, please phone Regan Shrumm at 250-384-4171 x 220, or email at <rshrumm@aggv.ca> to register. \-- Running from July to November, *What Artists Bring to the Table* is a food series exploring the artistic practices of cultivating and cooking food. The series central theme is how food is both a political act, as through eating we are supporting different systems, and a cultural act, which can both reaffirm one’s own identity, but also assist us to see other’s worldviews. Each event will feature two components: a hands-on workshop, where participants will work with the artist to make a food product, and a discussion, where participants will have a larger conversation about food while sampling the food from the workshop. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 449116427 | The 39 Steps | 2019-11-03 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-03 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-06 8:27 pm |  ***The 39 Steps*** by Patrick Barlow and John Buchan. A fast paced whoodunnit for any one who loves the magic of theatre. Clive Barnes of the NY Post said; "The play's creators have affectionately pushed Hitchcock's brilliance...into some riotous realm of satire, without losing its essentially Hitchcockian flavor." Not to be missed! $25-$47 [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278256&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278256&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=) <http://bluebridgetheatre.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 499960235 | 🎈 Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery | 2019-11-03 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-03 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 11:33 am | 2019-10-25 12:35 pm |  Katarina, a young gifted violinist is sent to study music at the Pietà orphanage in Venice with the great composer Antonio Vivaldi. It’s Carnival time, magic is in the air and mystery unfolds as Katarina enlists Giovanni, the gondolier, to help in her search to discover her past. A new world premiere theatrical adaptation presented by permission of Classical Kids Music Education and based on the award-winning Classical Kids audio story Vivaldi’s Ring Of Mystery©. **RUNNING TIME:** Approximately 50 Minutes with No Intermission. $11-$14 Child / $20-$23 Adult Please note that there is a bundle for Kaleidoscope. If you purchase Vivaldi's Ring and Charlotte's Web (main floor only), you can get The House at Pooh Corner for free. [Please call or visit the box office to book](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/contact-us). <http://kaleidoscope.bc.ca/2019-2020-season/vivaldis-ring-of-mystery/> **DISCUSSION TOPICS** Self-Discovery and Identity, Family & Belonging, Love, Vivaldi and Classical Music **MEDIA** *“Another outstanding entry in an acclaimed series that is already in danger of creating a whole new (and knowledgeable) generation of classical music lovers.”* – Parents’ Choice *“The recording contradicts the widely held assumption that serious music is childproof.”* – Maclean’s *“…an extraordinary work…indispensable as an introduction to classical music for all children.”* – Parents’ Guide to Children’s Entertainment *“Excellent in every way, it stands up well to repeated listening.”* – Sacramento Bee *“…the tale…will draw your child in painlessly…”* – LA Parent *“The story, the music and the acting are all superb – the formula still sounds fresh…”* – The Record ## [Volunteer Opportunities](http://kaleidoscope.bc.ca/upcoming-volunteer-opportunities/) **Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery – November 2 & 3 –** Volunteers are needed to distribute programmes and assist with our “Kidz Zone” Activity Stations at the McPherson Playhouse. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. Volunteers will be provided with a complimentary ticket to stay and see the performance. |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416118411 | Bang Bang | 2019-11-03 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-03 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday until November 25, 2019 | 2019-11-25 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191125T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 9:53 am | 2019-08-01 9:54 am | **It’s fast and furious fireworks when these egos collide.** Who gets to tell your story? Lila is a black police officer who shot a young unarmed black man. Tim is a white playwright who used the incident as a “jumping off point” for his hit play. Now that play is being made into a Hollywood movie — without Lila’s knowledge. Desperate to save face, Tim pays a visit to Lila and her mother to pave the way for the movie’s lead, former child star Jackie Savage, who’s about to arrive with Soprano-like bodyguard, Tony Cappello. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** It’s a super-funny sitcom-style comedy – allowing us to laugh at serious issues and timely themes – including racial profiling, voice appropriation, ego, selfishness – and the sometimes incomprehensible world of the theatre! —MS A CO-PRODUCTION WITH [THE ROYAL MANITOBA THEATRE CENTRE](https://royalmtc.ca/), WINNIPEG **ENHANCED PERFORMANCES** [Free Childcare Matinees](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/free-childcare-performances/): November 10 at 2pm | November 23 at 4pm [VocalEye Described Performance](https://www.belfry.bc.ca/news/vocaleye-audio-described-performances/): November 17 at 2pm $16.28 (Students) - $31.50 (General) Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 479480284 | Making as Medicine: Indigenous Art Symposium - Panel Discussion | 2019-11-03 | 2:30 pm | 2019-11-03 | 4:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:20 am | Join us for Making as Medicine: Indigenous Art Symposium, the third interactive Indigenous symposium hosted at The Royal BC Museum, in partnership with the City of Victoria and the Indigenous Artist Entrepreneur Program. The two-day interdisciplinary and inter-generational event will present and explore Indigenous ways of making through engaging in traditional arts. The Symposium will include workshops followed by a panel discussion, traditional feast and cultural performances. Registration is required for both the workshops and feast. Participants will be able to choose between three hands-on traditional learnings including beadwork, Coast Salish knitting, and cedar weaving all facilitated by Indigenous artists: Maria Sampson, May Sam & Lindsay Delaronde. A public panel discussion will follow the workshops on November 3, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The panel will be moderated by **Lindsay Delaronde**, and will feature a discussion between **Lou-ann Neel** and **LessLIE** about their experiences as makers in the context of the economy, cultural appropriation, and establishing their careers through alternative pathways. The panel discussion is free and open to the public. No registration required. <https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/culture/public-art/indigenous-art-symposium.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 500190948 | Red Joan | 2019-11-03 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-03 | 4:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:16 pm | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! In a picturesque village in England, Joan Stanley (Judi Dench), lives in contented retirement. Then suddenly she’s shockingly arrested by MI5. For Joan has been hiding an incredible past: she is one of the most influential spies in living history…Cambridge University in the 1930s, and the young Joan (Sophie Cookson), a physics student, falls in love with an attractive Russian saboteur. Through him, she begins to see that the world must be saved from itself in the race to military supremacy. Joan is confronted with the impossible: Would you betray your country and your loved ones, if it meant saving them? Inspired by an extraordinary true story. “This historical thriller reminds us that spies aren’t always shadowy, nefarious figures. Sometimes, they are the old lady next door.” –Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 479476748 | Making As Medicine: Closing Feast and Performance | 2019-11-03 | 4:30 pm | 2019-11-03 | 7:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:15 am | **A full traditional salmon dinner followed by a 90-minute drum performance by ANSWER Drum Group.** Following the two-day workshops consisting of hand-on, traditional craft-making, join us for a traditional salmon feast followed by cultural performances by ANSWER drum group in the Mungo Martin House. Making As Medicine is the third interactive Indigenous symposium hosted at the Royal BC Museum in partnership with the City of Victoria. This year's program is coordinated by Lindsay Delaronde and Nicole Mandryk. **$45** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/making-as-medicine-closing-feast-and-performance-tickets-74496907255**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/making-as-medicine-closing-feast-and-performance-tickets-74496907255) For full details and tickets to the workshops, please visit <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108991/making-medicine-indigenous-symposium> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 486393256 | 🛐 5th Annual Victoria International Jewish Film Festival: Kosher Beach followed by How To Swim |
2019-11-03 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-03 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 9:14 am | 2019-10-11 3:57 pm | **Kosher Beach** “The Kosher Beach” is a gated strip of sand along Tel Aviv's seashore with dedicated days for Orthodox women and men to swim separately. The women flock to the beach as a safe haven from social and family pressures. They exercise in the waves, discuss their lives and share snacks the male lifeguards. When the rabbis close the beach to women, the female beach-goers face a dilemma: obey authority or continue their therapeutic beach days? **How to Swim** Extremely pregnant and in need of a mentor, a young Israeli woman tricks an older lady into hanging out with her for an afternoon. How else can a future mother get some honest advice? The pair embarks on a day-long adventure filled with humor and vulnerability. 19+ Tickets are $13 for adults or $10 for senior/student, plus $2 for a festival membership card fee. <http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/xdfpwr6g1> **Membership Card Info:** The annual membership fee is $2. Please carry your membership card with you at all times, as you will be required to show it at all VIJFF screenings, including special screenings throughout the year. The 2019 membership card is valid until November 1st, 2020 <https://vijff.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 502381668 | Vegetarian VEGAN WFPB Cooking Workshop | 2019-11-03 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-03 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-28 8:49 am | 2019-10-28 8:49 am | **Full meal, food demo & lecture--Survive & Thrive during the holidays. Prevent & reverse chronic disease** Taste, see, learn about WFPB nutrition advantages and how to manage the holidays. Simple food to prepare, share and eat. How to cook on a budget and manage meals that are nutrient dense with lower calories than typical holiday fare. Specific heart healthy nutrition and menu items will be demonstrated, sampled along with a structured health presentation on good nutrition and lifestyle habits through the holiday season will be presented. $25 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegetarian-vegan-wfpb-cooking-workshop-tickets-78864015393> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500190949 | Red Joan | 2019-11-03 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-03 | 8:41 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:16 pm | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! In a picturesque village in England, Joan Stanley (Judi Dench), lives in contented retirement. Then suddenly she’s shockingly arrested by MI5. For Joan has been hiding an incredible past: she is one of the most influential spies in living history…Cambridge University in the 1930s, and the young Joan (Sophie Cookson), a physics student, falls in love with an attractive Russian saboteur. Through him, she begins to see that the world must be saved from itself in the race to military supremacy. Joan is confronted with the impossible: Would you betray your country and your loved ones, if it meant saving them? Inspired by an extraordinary true story. “This historical thriller reminds us that spies aren’t always shadowy, nefarious figures. Sometimes, they are the old lady next door.” –Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 486398205 | 🛐🏳️🌈 5th Annual Victoria International Jewish Film Festival: Flawless |
2019-11-03 | 8:30 pm | 2019-11-03 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 9:21 am | 2019-10-11 3:57 pm | Three unpopular Jerusalem high school girls travel to Kiev for plastic surgery, hoping the results will attract their dream dates for the prom. On their way, Tigist and Keshet discover that Eden has her own reasons for the journey. The quirky drama is the first Israeli film in which a transgender woman, Stav Strashko, was nominated for Best Actress at the Ophir Awards, Israel's equivalent of the Oscars. Flawless won four Ophirs. Sponsored by the Chair of Transgender Studies at the University of Victoria. 19+ Tickets are $13 for adults or $10 for senior/student, plus $2 for a festival membership card fee. <http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/rmt5y2cd4> **Membership Card Info:** The annual membership fee is $2. Please carry your membership card with you at all times, as you will be required to show it at all VIJFF screenings, including special screenings throughout the year. The 2019 membership card is valid until November 1st, 2020 <https://vijff.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500190950 | Red Joan | 2019-11-03 | 9:10 pm | 2019-11-03 | 10:51 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:16 pm | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! In a picturesque village in England, Joan Stanley (Judi Dench), lives in contented retirement. Then suddenly she’s shockingly arrested by MI5. For Joan has been hiding an incredible past: she is one of the most influential spies in living history…Cambridge University in the 1930s, and the young Joan (Sophie Cookson), a physics student, falls in love with an attractive Russian saboteur. Through him, she begins to see that the world must be saved from itself in the race to military supremacy. Joan is confronted with the impossible: Would you betray your country and your loved ones, if it meant saving them? Inspired by an extraordinary true story. “This historical thriller reminds us that spies aren’t always shadowy, nefarious figures. Sometimes, they are the old lady next door.” –Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 486394536 | 🛐 5th Annual Victoria International Jewish Film Festival: Walter Arlen's First Century |
2019-11-04 | 4:00 pm | 2019-11-04 | 6:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 9:15 am | 2019-10-11 3:57 pm | Austrian exile composer Walter Arlen's near-century on earth comes to life via his music and recollections in this wide-ranging documentary. Arlen's life exemplifies the tragedy of European Jewry. Growing up in Vienna, Arlen's father was taken away by the Nazis, never to return, and his mother subsequently lost her sanity. Yet the composer who was ignored for four decades has become celebrated, especially in Vienna, where he's one of the major figures in the Exile Art project and museum. 19+ Tickets are $13 for adults or $10 for senior/student, plus $2 for a festival membership card fee. <http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/ytdp64bgf> **Membership Card Info:** The annual membership fee is $2. Please carry your membership card with you at all times, as you will be required to show it at all VIJFF screenings, including special screenings throughout the year. The 2019 membership card is valid until November 1st, 2020 <https://vijff.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 502383515 | Label Reading / Tour Whole Foods | 2019-11-04 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-04 | 6:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-28 8:50 am | **Learn how to make the best food choices when buying packaged food items!** Join us for this FREE 1 hour tour and learn about label reading to choose the healthiest foods. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/label-reading-tour-whole-foods-tickets-78866540947>  |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 392580351 | Learn how to use a map and compass | 2019-11-04 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-04 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 2:08 pm | Everyone should carry a map and compass in the backcountry… but do you actually know how to use them? Learn the basics about map and compass navigation so you stay found in the wilderness – it’s an essential outdoor skill. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: hands-on, small group class ## You’ll learn - How to read features and symbols on a topographic map - Basic compass features and extras - How to set declination on a compass - How to shoot a bearing from terrain - How to set a bearing from a topo map - How to follow a bearing - Straight-line navigation vs. hand railing vs. aiming off - Helpful advice on navigation resources at MEC ## Important notes We’ll have demo compasses and maps to work with – if you have your own compass, feel free to bring it along to the clinic. There’s a ton of useful info in this class. When you’re done, you’ll have basic skills to practice with at home. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/node/255506> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 501107185 | Movie Monday: Romantic Road w/ Director Q&A | 2019-11-04 | 6:15 pm | 2019-11-04 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:47 pm | ## Romantic Road, 80 min, 2017 If one could only be as eccentric and adventurous as the English couple Rupert and Jan Grey. They decide to drive through India with a 1936 Rolls-Royce, a smoke-billowing and constantly breaking symbol of colonialism. Oliver McGarvey's film Romantic Road proves that not all Grey-haired Britons dream of quiet retirement days. The document is set on a six month period full of action and philosophical musings, falling into company with tea-wallahs and maharajahs, dodging tribal conflicts and battling with border-officials to get to a human rights festival in Bangladesh. Both a road movie and a biopic it is a warm depiction of a 35-year-long marriage. —Susanna Peltonen Pg Q&A with filmmaker Oliver McGarvey by phone. [trailer](https://www.romanticroadmov.com) ~ [Interview with Oliver McGarvey and Rupert Grey](https://globalnews.ca/video/3775624/edmonton-international-film-festival-interview-with-oliver-mcgarvey-and-rupert-gray-about-the-film-romantic-road) \-- Victoria's long running weekly film series of eclectic and thoughtful films, often with special presentations and discussions. Free admission, donations always welcome First come, first served. To ensure a seat join us by 6:15. More information: <https://www.moviemonday.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 486397071 | 🛐 5th Annual Victoria International Jewish Film Festival: Fig Tree |
2019-11-04 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-04 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 9:19 am | 2019-10-11 3:57 pm | The family of Mina, a 16-year-old Ethiopian Jewish family is desperately planning to escape the violence of Ethiopia's civil war by immigrating to Israel. Mina devises an alternate plan to also save her Christian boyfriend, Eli. But in times of war, plans often go wrong. Aalam-Warqe Davidian's coming-of-age debut film, a gripping drama, is based on her frightening childhood memories of war-torn Ethiopia. 19+ Tickets are $13 for adults or $10 for senior/student, plus $2 for a festival membership card fee. <http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/rkzb4205m> **Membership Card Info:** The annual membership fee is $2. Please carry your membership card with you at all times, as you will be required to show it at all VIJFF screenings, including special screenings throughout the year. The 2019 membership card is valid until November 1st, 2020 <https://vijff.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500190951 | Never Look Away w/ Introduction by Dr. Matt Pollard | 2019-11-04 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-04 | 10:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:17 pm | Special Event: Introduction by Dr. Matt Pollard from the Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies From the director of the Oscar-winning “The Lives of Others.” This sweeping romantic historical drama follows thirty years in the life of a great artist - loosely based on Gerhard Richter, one of the 20th century's most admired visual artists - played by Tom Schilling (“Woman in Gold,” “Generation War”). The film goes from a childhood witnessing Nazi Germany, to post-war East Berlin, where he falls in love with a young woman (Paula Beer, “Frantz,” “Transit”) whose father is an ex-Nazi murderer in hiding (Sebastian Koch, “The Lives of Others”), to escaping to the West at the time of the Berlin Wall, and ultimately being part of the exciting new movement in contemporary art. “The movie certainly makes its own case for beauty, evident in the crisp, gleaming frames of Caleb Deschanel’s cinematography and the lush strains of Max Richter’s orchestral score….’Never Look Away’ burrows into the heart of a bitterly divided Germany and asks what role, if any, art can play in times of political chaos and moral confusion.” —Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 486715398 | 🛐 5th Annual Victoria International Jewish Film Festival: Born in Jerusalem and Still Alive |
2019-11-04 | 8:30 pm | 2019-11-04 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 3:55 pm | 2019-10-11 3:57 pm | When he isn’t taking care of his elderly father, Jerusalem native Ronen Matalon offers free guided tours of infamous terror attack sites in the city. On one tour he meets Asia Mulan, an ex-Jerusalemite visiting from Barcelona. Struck by her thirst for life, Ronen falls in love with her, and for the first time confronts the conflicting forces of life and death. Tickets are $13 for adults or $10 for senior/student, plus $2 for a festival membership card fee. 19+ <http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/r9kwb3j7z> **Membership Card Info:** The annual membership fee is $2. Please carry your membership card with you at all times, as you will be required to show it at all VIJFF screenings, including special screenings throughout the year. The 2019 membership card is valid until November 1st, 2020 <https://vijff.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 486715584 | 🛐 5th Annual Victoria International Jewish Film Festival: Why Am I Here? |
2019-11-05 | 4:00 pm | 2019-11-05 | 6:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 3:56 pm | Why Am I Here? followed by Q & A with film subject Julius Maslovat and executive producer Helga Thorson Longtime Victoria resident Julius Maslovat grew up knowing he was a child survivor of the Holocaust, but he had few answers for how and why he lived. In this locally produced film, which is premiering at the VIJFF, Maslovat describes the chance discoveries and dogged research that allowed him to piece together his remarkable history. Maslovat speaks often to local groups about how he answered the existential question, “Why Am I Here?” Tickets are $13 for adults or $10 for senior/student, plus $2 for a festival membership card fee. 19+ <http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/s2x7qrgcy> **Membership Card Info:** The annual membership fee is $2. Please carry your membership card with you at all times, as you will be required to show it at all VIJFF screenings, including special screenings throughout the year. The 2019 membership card is valid until November 1st, 2020 <https://vijff.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 506525620 | YIMBY Victoria: Yes, In My Back Yard | 2019-11-05 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-05 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 11:33 am | In order to maintain vibrant communities and meet the population growth projected for the Capital Regional District over the next 20 years, innovative solutions are needed to remove existing roadblocks to housing. Join prominent housing density advocates, Sonja Trauss (founder, [SF Bay Area Renters Federation](http://www.sfbarf.org/)) and Adrian Crook (co-founder, [Abundant Housing Vancouver](http://www.abundanthousingvancouver.com/)) for a solutions-oriented discussion that explores the key barriers standing in the way of the creation of new housing; providing practical solutions and ideas that people can take away to support the establishment of housing in their region. Enjoy presentations by Sonja and Adrian, followed by a 30-minute Q & A session moderated by Gary Pooni, MCIP. Tickets are $10+GST light refreshments will be provided. <https://udicapitalregion.ca/events/yimby/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 504935294 | Cafe Historique - The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Indigenous Rights Activist James Teit | 2019-11-05 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-05 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 7:57 pm | Every once in a while, an important historical figure makes an appearance, makes a difference and then disappears. James Teit (1864-1922) spent four decades helping British Columbia’s Indigenous peoples challenge the settler-colonial assault on their lives and lands. Yet his story is little-known. Join Dr Wendy Wickwire for a long-overdue corrective aimed at according Teit the status he deserves: as one of the leading political anthropologists of the 20th century. ## UVic Café Historique 2019-20 Season ## *Great Stories* The 2019-20 season of Café Historique continues to explore history through a new lens: the telling of great stories. Whether the biography of a famous individual, the recounting of a dramatic event or the discovery of a long-forgotten or undeservedly neglected tale, these stories will amaze, thrill and inspire you. This year, join UVic History professors as they invite you to relive stories of conspiracy in Stuart England, the adventures of an early Indigenous rights activist in British Columbia, and the misdeeds of Jack the Ripper in Victorian London, to name just a few. *We're thrilled that Hermann's is alive and well and welcoming us back for another season. As in previous years, doors open at 5pm and talks begin at the slightly earlier time this year of 6pm. Donations of $2 per person are gratefully accepted at the event - bring your toonie!* <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-extraordinary-life-and-legacy-of-indigenous-rights-activist-james-teit-tickets-76445573769> |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 486716642 | 🛐 5th Annual Victoria International Jewish Film Festival: Red Fields |
2019-11-05 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-05 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 3:59 pm | Mami is a young woman from a southern Israel town who works as a gas station cashier. When her husband, Nissim, is injured in the war, her life changes. She takes the wheelchair-bound Nissim to Tel Aviv, hoping that their luck will change. But they face a series of surreal events in this musical commentary on Israeli politics and militarization. This cinematic adaptation of Mami, a 1980s Israeli rock opera, features 16 songs recorded live, with new arrangements by rock star Dudu Tassa and his collaborator, Nir Maimon. Tickets are $13 for adults or $10 for senior/student, plus $2 for a festival membership card fee. 19+ <http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/mc3h9g46k> **Membership Card Info:** The annual membership fee is $2. Please carry your membership card with you at all times, as you will be required to show it at all VIJFF screenings, including special screenings throughout the year. The 2019 membership card is valid until November 1st, 2020 <https://vijff.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190952 | Push | 2019-11-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-05 | 8:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:17 pm | Push is a new documentary from award-winning director Fredrik Gertten, investigating why we can’t afford to live in our own cities anymore. Housing is a fundamental human right, a precondition to a safe and healthy life. But in cities all around the world, having a place to live is becoming more and more difficult. The film follows Leilani Farha, the UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing, as she’s travelling the globe, trying to understand who’s being pushed out of the city and why. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 489460521 | 🏳️🌈 Indigeo Victoria Munch | 2019-11-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-05 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Monthly on the 1st Tuesday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=1TU | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-14 1:05 pm | We are now hosting our munch on the first Tuesday of each month at the Argyle Attic! On these weeks, we will have the whole upstairs booked for just our kinky selves, and it is closed to the public. You will also find many kinky folk here other Tuesdays throughout the month; however, the venue is also open to the public those nights. If you are new and not sure which table is ours, just ask the server at the bar, and she will point you to in our direction <https://indigeovictoria.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 486717427 | 🛐 5th Annual Victoria International Jewish Film Festival: Love in Suspenders |
2019-11-05 | 8:30 pm | 2019-11-05 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 4:01 pm | When absent-minded Israeli widow Tami accidentally bumps 70-year-old widower Beno with her car, the last thing on her mind is romance. Hoping Beno won't sue her, she invites him to her apartment. Circumstances conspire in this romantic comedy to bring the two lonely elders together. Against her wishes, the financially comfortable Tami starts falling for the money-strapped Beno, who is head over heels in love with her. Will their budding relationship survive their own preconceptions and the scrutiny of their children? Tickets are $13 for adults or $10 for senior/student, plus $2 for a festival membership card fee. <http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/zf8vn6s1x> **Membership Card Info:** The annual membership fee is $2. Please carry your membership card with you at all times, as you will be required to show it at all VIJFF screenings, including special screenings throughout the year. The 2019 membership card is valid until November 1st, 2020 <https://vijff.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190953 | Push | 2019-11-05 | 9:00 pm | 2019-11-05 | 10:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:17 pm | Push is a new documentary from award-winning director Fredrik Gertten, investigating why we can’t afford to live in our own cities anymore. Housing is a fundamental human right, a precondition to a safe and healthy life. But in cities all around the world, having a place to live is becoming more and more difficult. The film follows Leilani Farha, the UN Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing, as she’s travelling the globe, trying to understand who’s being pushed out of the city and why. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 476614572 | Live at Lunch: Boeing on the British Columbia Home Front | 2019-11-06 | 12:00 pm | 2019-11-06 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 6:07 pm | Join us the first Wednesday (usually) of the month to find out what's happening at the museum and archives. **Boeing on the British Columbia Home Front** Paul Ferguson, human history collection manager, will present the story of Boeing in BC, their vital World War II effort and their impacts on the community of Chiliwack during their time in the Fraser Valley. <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109002/live-lunch-boeing-british-columbia-home-front> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 504437969 | Judy | 2019-11-06 | 5:15 pm | 2019-11-06 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 8:49 am | Stuck with financial crises and eager to recapture her fame of yesteryear, the former American sweetheart agrees to perform five weeks of sold-out shows in London, 1968. “Renée Zellweger is phenomenally good in this captivating account of Judy Garland’s final London concert run.” **Wendy Ice, *The Guardian*** “…a compelling portrait of the tragic decline of one of America’s 20th century icons.” **James Berardinelli, *ReelViews*** 19+ $11.43 <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/judy/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 477330634 | Peek Fest 2019: Jen Braem - Taxes for Arts Workers | 2019-11-06 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-06 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 9:40 am | 2019-10-02 9:41 am | $30 / $95 Workshop Pass Does tax time make you queasy? Do you break out in a sweat at the thought of a letter from the CRA? Then join us as we walk through the ins and outs of tax for self employed artists in a relaxed and, yes, fun atmosphere! Bring your tax questions big and small as you learn tips and tricks to understanding and planning for tax from an arts perspective. CAPACITY: 20 **About the Instructor:** Jen Braem is a Chartered Professional Accountant with a practice in Victoria. She specializes in working with arts and sport organizations and in personal tax. Jen is the Director of Finance for Rugby Canada and sits as Treasurer for Wheelchair Rugby Canada. With over twenty years working in sport and arts, including ten years as a professional stage manager, she retains a strong passion for the arts and helping arts organizations to fulfill their mandates through fiscal management. Jen competed for Canada in sailing from 2008-2013 before retiring as an athlete and focusing on accounting. She earned her Masters of Business Administration as well as her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Theatre from UVic. Jen earned her accounting credentials while articling at MNP where she focused on audit and remote accounting for First Nations owned businesses. [ REGISTER NOW! ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peek-fest-2018-tickets-50770839949) <http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/workshops.html> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 500190954 | Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool | 2019-11-06 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-06 | 8:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:17 pm | With his singular talent, vision and sense of style, the inestimable trumpeter would define an entire idiom. But Miles Davis’ life was about more than merely jazz, and jazz is hardly just music. Jazz is the black experience in America made audible. Director Stanley Nelson has created an utterly essential portrait of one of the great American artistic figures of the 20th century. Actor Carl Lumbly reads voice-over from Davis’ salty 1989 autobiography in the familiar gravel rasp, while a thousand still photos mingle with breathtaking, landmark musical performances by Davis and associates such as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and others who, hand in hand with Davis, reshaped the sound of modern jazz.—The San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 504437875 | Judy | 2019-11-06 | 7:45 pm | 2019-11-06 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 8:49 am | 2019-10-30 8:49 am | Stuck with financial crises and eager to recapture her fame of yesteryear, the former American sweetheart agrees to perform five weeks of sold-out shows in London, 1968. “Renée Zellweger is phenomenally good in this captivating account of Judy Garland’s final London concert run.” **Wendy Ice, *The Guardian*** “…a compelling portrait of the tragic decline of one of America’s 20th century icons.” **James Berardinelli, *ReelViews*** 19+ $11.43 <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/judy/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500190955 | Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool | 2019-11-06 | 9:15 pm | 2019-11-06 | 11:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:17 pm | With his singular talent, vision and sense of style, the inestimable trumpeter would define an entire idiom. But Miles Davis’ life was about more than merely jazz, and jazz is hardly just music. Jazz is the black experience in America made audible. Director Stanley Nelson has created an utterly essential portrait of one of the great American artistic figures of the 20th century. Actor Carl Lumbly reads voice-over from Davis’ salty 1989 autobiography in the familiar gravel rasp, while a thousand still photos mingle with breathtaking, landmark musical performances by Davis and associates such as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and others who, hand in hand with Davis, reshaped the sound of modern jazz.—The San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 511382115 | ⚽ WSOC Championship Day 1 | 2019-11-07 | 10:30 am | 2019-11-07 | 9:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Daily until November 8, 2019 | 2019-11-08 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191108T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-06 5:11 pm | 2019-11-06 5:12 pm | Day 1 of the U SPORTS Women's Soccer Championship features 4 quarter final games with all 8 qualifiying teams. **10:30am Game A** **1:00pm Game B** **4:00pm Game C** **6:30pm Game D (\* the UVic Vikes will play in this game)** **Adult $10.00** **Senior/Other Student/Alumni $8.00** **Child (ages 3-18) $6.00** **UVic Student $0.00** **Family 4 Pack (price / ticket) $6.25** **<https://vikestickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1435>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 476614751 | 📚 Book Launch: Once Well Beloved | 2019-11-07 | 12:00 pm | 2019-11-07 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 6:08 pm | 2019-10-01 6:08 pm | **ONCE WELL BELOVED: Remembering a British Columbia Great War Sacrifice** Join author Michael Sasges, retired journalist and former director of the Nicola Valley Museum, as he tells us of 12 men from the Nicola Valley who died soldiering in the First World War. Through them, we will meet the men, women and children of this distinctly British Columbian community. The book will be availabe for purchase at this event. <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109009/book-launch-once-well-beloved> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 477333047 | Peek Fest 2019: Dance/Theatre - A Cross Disciplinary Approach to Crafting Performance | 2019-11-07 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-07 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 9:42 am | 2019-10-02 9:42 am | $30 / $95 Workshop Pass Impulse Theatre's Andrew Barrett brings his own skills, exercises and thoughts on how dance and theatre can intersect. This physical workshop uses body awareness, choreographic and theatrical techniques to explore performance and creation. A great workshop for directors, actors, poets, dancers, storytellers, etc. to explore how their bodies can be the catalyst for their work. CAPACITY: 20 **About the Instructor:** Andrew is a queer multidisciplinary theatre artist and the Artistic Producer of Impulse Theatre. He is a creator, performer, teacher, director, and administrator. He received his BFA in Theatre from the University of Victoria and has pursued contemporary dance training through the Victoria School of Contemporary Dance since 2010. As a teacher, he has taught movement and creation for Theatre SKAM's SKAMpede Young Company and School of Performing Arts, the Pacific Design Academy’s Acting for the Screen program, Victoria School of Contemporary Dance, and has done workshops through Impulse Theatre, for the poets of Victoria Festival of Spoken Word, and the students of the Gulf Islands School of the Performing Arts. [](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peek-fest-2018-tickets-50770839949) [Register now! ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peek-fest-2018-tickets-50770839949) <http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/workshops.html> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 500064177 | 🏳️🌈 Ccommunity Garden: LGBTQ+ Showcase | 2019-11-07 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-07 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 1:56 pm | 2019-10-25 1:56 pm | **Strippers! Burlesque! Performance Art! Drag! This show is open to LGBTQ+ artists of all experience levels and backgrounds! PM for a spot!** Featuring local LGBTQ+ artists operating on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen-speaking, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ people. Strippers! Burlesque! Performance Art! Drag! This show is open to LGBTQ+ artists of all experience levels and backgrounds! PM for a spot in the next installment in ~3 months. $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ccommunity-garden-lgbtq-showcase-tickets-78589089081> Comp'd tickets for sex workers and less-privileged community. DM Ada for anon guest list Featuring: Ada Henrietta Dubét Luna Lush Chaz Avery (Eva) Noah Fence (Joyene) Queef Latina (Ian) Malicious Compliance (Raven) Hazel Nuez Burnina Sparks Alice Swell Nikolai Hardbasskovitch (Annie) and the Draglets! Bromley B (Olive) Ivanna Rebel (Emily) Hunky Dorian (Gillian) Dandy Dykon (Chi-Chi) We think this goes without saying, but our event is a QUEER/INTERSECTIONAL-FEMINIST/TRANS space which is HET/CIS \*\*FRIENDLY\*\*. Take your transphobic/misogynist/free-speacher/racist/otherwise bigoted beliefs elsewhere and shove it! Our security and service staff is aware of our community's needs and discomforts so if anything happens to you which makes you uneasy, mention it to ANYONE on the staff or in our cast and the person in question will be removed without hesitation. We have 20+ seats arranged which can be reserved ahead of time for guests who require seating. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500190956 | Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool | 2019-11-07 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-07 | 8:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:17 pm | With his singular talent, vision and sense of style, the inestimable trumpeter would define an entire idiom. But Miles Davis’ life was about more than merely jazz, and jazz is hardly just music. Jazz is the black experience in America made audible. Director Stanley Nelson has created an utterly essential portrait of one of the great American artistic figures of the 20th century. Actor Carl Lumbly reads voice-over from Davis’ salty 1989 autobiography in the familiar gravel rasp, while a thousand still photos mingle with breathtaking, landmark musical performances by Davis and associates such as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and others who, hand in hand with Davis, reshaped the sound of modern jazz.—The San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 484663862 | 🇨🇦 Concert of Remembrance | 2019-11-07 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-07 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-09 4:14 pm | Filled with music and story, this moving tribute resounds from the frontline to the homefront. The College is proud to again partner with the District of Oak Bay for a public performance in support of local charities. Our gift to the community, this annual concert is offered to parishes and Legions in Greater Victoria. This season we are proud to partner with the Band of the 5th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery and the District of Oak Bay for a public performance in support of the Military Family Resource Center, the Oak Bay Public Art Fund, and the Canadian Heritage Arts Society. **The Band of the 5th (British Columbia) Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery** The Band of the 5th (BC) Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery is a unit of the Primary Reserve of the Canadian Armed Forces and is the only Reserve brass-reed band on Vancouver Island. It has the distinction of being the oldest continually-operational military band west of Thunder Bay, Ontario, dating back to 1864. Its mandate is to provide musical support for military and state functions, to mount public performances, and generally to foster morale in military members and the civilian community. The band consists of Reservists, who are employed with the Canadian Armed Forces on a part-time basis, and Associates, who are civilians or military volunteers from the community who want to perform in a variety of settings not usually open to civilian ensembles. The Band rehearses Tuesday nights at Bay Street Armoury and is now recruiting advanced players of clarinet, trumpet, and trombone, in particular, but all other instruments, in general! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/concert-of-remembrance-tickets-75964031463> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 493477564 | 🛐 Kristallnacht: Remembrance and Action | 2019-11-07 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-07 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-18 12:06 pm | The **Victoria Shoah Project** will commemorate Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass), the beginning of the tragic history of attacks on European Jews, on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 7:00 pm at Congregation Emanu-El synagogue, 1461 Blanshard St., Victoria. In recent years we have seen the unfortunate growth of attacks on minority groups and those who are “the other”. This highlights the need for us to stand together to protect and safeguard all peoples, regardless of religion, race, sexual orientation or other factors, which may make them targets of a hateful few. This year’s program is titled “**Remembrance and Action**”. It is a respectful remembrance of those who suffered on Kristallnacht and in the Shoah (Holocaust) as well as a reminder of how and why we, as a collective society, commemorate such tragic events. Remembrance is essential; however we also must act in tangible ways to protect all peoples in our diverse community. We are inviting political and law enforcement leaders as well as representatives from the diverse faith communities to join together at the commemoration to lead us in reading a **Pledge of Mutual Respect and Support.** Please join us to remember the past and commit to take action a better future where we will respect and protect our neighbours, not remain silent in the face of any injustice against any person or group and work towards building bridges leading to unity and shalom (peace) in our own community and beyond. <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2019/10/16/kristallnacht-remembrance-and-action/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 452021302 | 📚 Ian Ferguson presents "The Survival Guide to British Columbia" | 2019-11-07 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-07 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-09 5:15 pm | 2019-09-09 5:16 pm | What no one ever realizes when they come out to the western coast of Canada is that things are... different here. So different, in fact, that you basically need a survival guide. Thankfully, Ian Ferguson has their back! In his latest titles, aptly titled *The Survival Guide to British Columbia*, Ian illuminates all the handy tips for visitors and residents, both new and old alike. You'll learn the ever-important skills of spotting locals, making it out of a hockey riot in one piece, and even get a crash course on the eccentricities of BC's government through the ages. <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 491687586 | 📚 Book Launch: Once Well Beloved | 2019-11-07 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-07 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:58 pm | 2019-10-16 4:59 pm | **ONCE WELL BELOVED: Remembering a British Columbia Great War Sacrifice** Join author Michael Sasges, retired journalist and former director of the Nicola Valley Museum, as he tells us of 12 men from the Nicola Valley who died soldiering in the First World War. Through them, we will meet the men, women and children of this distinctly British Columbian community. The book will be availabe for purchase at this event. <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109009/book-launch-once-well-beloved> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 506769400 | Encounter: Tender Works | 2019-11-07 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-07 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-11-01 5:27 pm | Explore Tender Works through the topics of affection and gentleness with this season’s Encounter. Work with Assistant Curator Regan Shrumm as she facilitates a meditative letter writing session that will encourage use of all the senses. All material supplied, just bring your sense of play! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/encounter-tender-works-tickets-77235402167> \-- The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria sits on the unceded and traditional territory of the Lkwungen-speaking peoples, today known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and WSÁNEĆ Nation. \-- Accessibility: The main entrance on Wilspencer Place is wheelchair accessible. There is a ramp leading up to all exhibitions areas. Please note that the upper-level administration offices are not wheelchair accessible and are accessed by three flights of stairs. Parking Free parking is available outside our gallery. There is one free accessible parking spaces across from the main entrance on Wilspencer Place. Transportation For those using cars, there is a loading zone with a curb cutout in front of the museum at Wilspencer Place. The gallery is located near the following bus stops: • The Fort and Moss bus stop serving lines 11, 14, and 15. • The Fort and Linden bus stop serving line 22. All BC Transit buses are wheelchair accessible. For handyDART, BC Transit’s accessible, door-to-door shared transit service, please contact BC Transit. Washrooms Four gender-neutral single-stall bathrooms are available, one with a baby changing table. All washrooms have wheelchair accessible stalls but no power doors. Please ask staff for directions. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 471041003 | Billy Bishop Goes to War | 2019-11-07 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-07 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 17, 2019 | 2019-11-17 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191117T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-26 7:21 pm | 2019-09-26 7:22 pm | World War 1 flying ace Billy Bishop returns to the Roxy for a limited run. Back by popular demand, this 2 person tour de force stars RJ Peters and Gabriel MacDonald. $20-$35 [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289597&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289597&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=)  |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||
| 500190957 | Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool | 2019-11-07 | 9:15 pm | 2019-11-07 | 11:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:17 pm | With his singular talent, vision and sense of style, the inestimable trumpeter would define an entire idiom. But Miles Davis’ life was about more than merely jazz, and jazz is hardly just music. Jazz is the black experience in America made audible. Director Stanley Nelson has created an utterly essential portrait of one of the great American artistic figures of the 20th century. Actor Carl Lumbly reads voice-over from Davis’ salty 1989 autobiography in the familiar gravel rasp, while a thousand still photos mingle with breathtaking, landmark musical performances by Davis and associates such as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and others who, hand in hand with Davis, reshaped the sound of modern jazz.—The San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 489438830 | Esskeetit - Trap Hip Hop | 2019-11-07 | 10:00 pm | 2019-11-08 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-14 12:41 pm | 2019-10-14 12:41 pm | UVic Dance Company, and Upstairs Cabaret present.. ESSKEETIT - A night of the best of Trap Hip Hop November 7th / Doors 10pm / Live dance performance The best in trap hip hop all night long. Get ready to hear Cardi B, Lil Pump, Migos, Future, Waka Flocka Flame, ASAP Ferg, 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Young Thug and many more - Requests welcomed. $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/esskeetit-trap-hip-hop-tickets-76821664667> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 512492910 | 🎄 42nd Annual Creative Craft Fair | 2019-11-08 | 11:00 am | 2019-11-08 | 7:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 11, 2019 | 2019-11-11 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191111T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-07 8:25 pm | 2019-11-07 8:25 pm | Vancouver Island’s most established fair, the 42nd Annual Creative Craft Fair provides an abundance of sights, sounds and the familiar aromas of Christmas in the air. You can look forward to seeing an array of crafts to purchase for the holiday season. Professional exhibitors will show their finest: Jewellery, Glass, Pottery, Candles, Wood, Bath & Beauty Products, Clothing, Wreaths, Weaving, Toys, Quilting, Xmas Decorations, Preserves, Specialty Foods, Paintings, Sculpture, First Nations Art, Cards, Prints, Stationery, Music, High Quality Imports and much more. Introducing DJ Richard White! Richard has been with Creative Craft Fairs for many years. He ads a vibrant and lively atmosphere announcing draw prizes throughout the event and playing a variety of great music. ## Services - [Greek on The Street](http://estiagourmet.ca) providing snacks, light meals and beverages - Children’s Craft Area (parent supervision required) - Aroma Therapists - Free parking - Wheelchair accessible - Daily Draw Prizes - DJ Richard White playing a variety of music! - Special Guest Greg Joy will be playing Christmas, Celtic, Folk-baroque and original music on guitar and hammered dulcimer 11:00am to 5pm: November 9th and November 10th. If you are looking for holiday entertainment ideas, gifts, crafts, art, demonstrations, food, prizes and something truly unique, this show provides it all! ## Admission - Public admission to the show is $6 per day - Or only $6.50 for all 3 days! - Children under the age of 12 accompanied by an adult free! Location G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre 3100 Tillicum Road Victoria, BC |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 497401133 | Embracing the Wild: Gardening with Native Plants | 2019-11-08 | 12:30 pm | 2019-11-08 | 3:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-22 8:42 pm | 2019-10-22 8:43 pm | **Jay Rastogi**, expert gardener and Site Manager at Swan Lake, will explore the many benefits of planting, propagating and harvesting of native plants in your yard this fall. Find out about the benefits to wildlife and water conservation, cultural history, and edibility of many of our local shrubs, wildflowers and trees during this practical 3 hour workshop. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will also be provided. **Friday, November 8** **12:30pm – 3:30pm** All workshops are **FREE** for residents of **Greater Victoria**, but you must pre-register. Please call 250-479-0211 or register in person at the Nature House.[](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-4/) <https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-5/> **Volunteer with the Nature Sanctuary:** [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/support-the-sanctuary/volunteer/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/support-the-sanctuary/volunteer/) |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 511382392 | ⚽ WSOC Championship Day 2 | 2019-11-08 | 1:30 pm | 2019-11-08 | 7:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Daily until November 11, 2019 | 2019-11-11 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191111T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-06 5:12 pm | 2019-11-06 5:14 pm | Day 2 of the U SPORTS Women's Soccer Championship features the consolation semi-finals. **1:30pm Consolation Semi Final 1** **4:00pm Consolation Semi Final 2** **Adult $10.00** **Senior/Other Student/Alumni $8.00** **Child (ages 3-18) $6.00** **UVic Student $6.00** **Family 4 Pack (price / ticket) $6.25** **<https://vikestickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1435>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 500190958 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | 2019-11-08 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-08 | 4:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:17 pm | 95% On Rotten Tomatoes! With heart, laughs and one of the purest on-screen friendships this year, it is hard not to fall in love with The Peanut Butter Falcon. The film follows Zak (Zak Gottsagan) a young man with Down Syndrome who escapes his dreary, constricting care home for freedom and adventure. Obsessed with attending the wrestling school of his hero, The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church), Zak and encounters fisherman Tyler (Shia LeBoeuf). Together, they head towards Florida so Zak can achieve his dreams of becoming a wrestler. Eleanor, a volunteer from Zak’s care home (Dakota Johnson) joins them on their journey. Gottsagan, LaBeouf and Johnson deliver intensely realistic performances of three humans looking for healing and connection. Life might be imitating art or vice versa, who knows? One thing is certain: The Peanut Butter Falcon is a wonderful piece of art. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 509306167 | 🎄🎈📈 10th Annual Vintage Holiday Fair – Festive Fun for All! | 2019-11-08 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-08 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 10, 2019 | 2019-11-10 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191110T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:16 pm | 2019-11-04 3:16 pm | Victoria’s most anticipated holiday fair is back for our 10th year! Shop and celebrate the holidays in vintage style! Find unique, vintage, retro and antique, one-of-a-kind gifts, holiday decorations, collectibles, treasures and more for yourself and loved ones! 2 floors of glorious vintage shopping!! Also, enjoy our fun, festive vintage-style fashion show, photo booth, entertainment, yummy treats, win prizes and more! Fun for the whole family! Proudly supporting Women In Need Community Cooperative. <https://www.vintagefairvictoria.com/> We love our volunteers! Would you like to volunteer and help support our fun and fabulous vintage fairs and wonderful vintage community? We need help with distributing posters and flyers, set-up, decorating, ticketing, greeting and welcoming guests, taking pics and videos, helping vendors and guests around the venue, info booth, moving and more. As a small thank you, enjoy a full weekend pass to the fair for yourself and a guest. Plus, a special little gift. Email Helga at [vintagefair@shaw.ca](mailto:vintagefair@shaw.ca?subject=I'd%20like%20to%20volunteer%20at%20your%20next%20fair!) to volunteer at our next fair. Thank you so much! |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||
| 510970577 | Western Stars | 2019-11-08 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-08 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until November 15, 2019 | 2019-11-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191115T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-06 8:09 am | 2019-11-06 8:12 am | **Bruce Springsteen** shares his **musings on life** and **performs songs** from his recent **critically acclaimed album**, *Western Stars* in this **intimate portrait** directed by himself. **93% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “Throughout, Springsteen proves prophet and poet, a rhinestone cowboy still barreling down the highway of life. “Western Stars” is yet another exit on his epic journey.” **Adam Graham, *Detroit News*** 19+ $11.43[ ](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/judy/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/western-stars/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 477249159 | 📈 Decentralized Strip Show | 2019-11-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-09 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 8:12 am | Kick off our season right with a night of sexy splendor, dancing and performances to fundraise for Otherworld 2020. DOORS 7PM / SHOWS AT 9PM AND 11PM 19+ / NO MINORS Proceeds going towards Peers Victoria $20 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/decentralized-strip-show-tickets-74583391933> • FEATURING PERFORMERS: \- INDICA STONE \- FLORENCE FATALE \- LEXXICON \- more TBA • FEATURING DJs: \- TBA • Don't want to haul the holy water and good books to Otherworld with you? Bring your champagne and smut to us! We are accepting early donations for the collection plate for Stripper Church! Welcome home sinners, come repent with us! • We would like to gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people. • The Victoria Event Centre (VEC) is a non-profit organization (Victoria Multi-Cultual Society) that operates a multi-purpose rental venue for non-profits, arts groups, cultural communities and everyone in between. At the VEC there is zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. If you feel uncomfortable at any time please take care of yourself and/or find one of our community support folks to help out. • VEC Accessibility: There are three multi-user, gender-inclusive bathrooms with stalls. One bathroom has a larger stall with its own sink and a grab bar (more details in the ‘Bathrooms’ section). The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. The only way into the VEC is up 27 wood stairs, 11″ deep, 6″ high. There are wooden 2.5” handrails 38” up the wall on each side of the staircase (54” apart, so not graspable on both sides at once). See further details in ‘Getting Inside’ section) If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoria eventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender inclusive wheelchair accessible washroom that technically fits necessary size dimensions, but is missing a bar and a handrail beside the toilet. There are two stalls, in the washroom, but only one of these has been renovated to meet 5'x5' wheelchair clearance. More detailed venue accessibility info is available at: <a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank">http://www.victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/</a> Accessibility update at the here: <a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank">https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VEC-Accessibility-Update-June-2019.pdf</a> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190959 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | 2019-11-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-08 | 8:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:17 pm | 95% On Rotten Tomatoes! With heart, laughs and one of the purest on-screen friendships this year, it is hard not to fall in love with The Peanut Butter Falcon. The film follows Zak (Zak Gottsagan) a young man with Down Syndrome who escapes his dreary, constricting care home for freedom and adventure. Obsessed with attending the wrestling school of his hero, The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church), Zak and encounters fisherman Tyler (Shia LeBoeuf). Together, they head towards Florida so Zak can achieve his dreams of becoming a wrestler. Eleanor, a volunteer from Zak’s care home (Dakota Johnson) joins them on their journey. Gottsagan, LaBeouf and Johnson deliver intensely realistic performances of three humans looking for healing and connection. Life might be imitating art or vice versa, who knows? One thing is certain: The Peanut Butter Falcon is a wonderful piece of art. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 479919045 | 📚 Bill Richardson presents "I Saw Three Ships" | 2019-11-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-08 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:10 pm | 2019-10-04 11:10 pm | Join us on November 8th when the one and only Bill Richardson presents his latest release, *I Saw Three Ships.* Set a stone throw away in Vancouver's West End, Bill Richardson has created eight interconnected short stories that play on the dichotomy of expectations and disappointment, set in during the most heightened period of those emotions, Christmastime. Described as "quirky stories, sometimes twisted, sometimes tender", this event is going to be an amazing way to prepare for the holiday season. <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 506773362 | Amanda Strong - Artist Talk | 2019-11-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-08 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 5:33 pm | Join us for an artist talk and screening of work by filmmaker and animator Amanda Strong. We are pleased to bring Amanda to the island as the third mentor in CineVic's new film training program *The Incubators!* Amanda Strong is an Indigenous (Michif) Media Artist and Stop Motion Director currently working as a guest on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and sə̓lílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh). She has been practicing professionally in the arts for over 15 years. She holds a degree in Photography and Interpretive Animation from Sheridan College. With a cross-discipline focus, common themes of her work are reclamation of Indigenous histories, lineage, language and culture. Currently she is the Owner and Director of Spotted Fawn Productions, a stop motion animation studio based in Vancouver. Under her direction, the studio utilizes a multi-layered approach and unconventional methods that are centered in collaboration on all aspects of their work. She has created and directed independent animations that have screened worldwide and have also won numerous and prestigious awards: Biidaaban, Ghost Food, Flood, Four Faces of the Moon, X Company, Hipster Headdress, Mia, How to Steal a Canoe, Haida Raid, and Indigo. Friday November 8th, 2019 7:00 pm Open Space, 510 Fort Street This event is FREE and open to the public. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/amanda-strong-artist-talk-tickets-79040230457> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 513032824 | Judy | 2019-11-08 | 7:30 pm | 2019-11-08 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until November 11, 2019 | 2019-11-11 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191111T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 9:47 am | 2019-11-08 9:48 am | Stuck with financial crises and eager to recapture her fame of yesteryear, the former American sweetheart agrees to perform five weeks of sold-out shows in London, 1968. “Renée Zellweger is phenomenally good in this captivating account of Judy Garland’s final London concert run.” **Wendy Ice, *The Guardian*** “…a compelling portrait of the tragic decline of one of America’s 20th century icons.” **James Berardinelli, *ReelViews*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/judy/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/western-stars/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/judy/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 512460304 | Swing Dance | 2019-11-08 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-08 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-07 7:35 pm | **Foxtrot** With John de Pfyffer Workshop from 8-9 p.m. Social Dance from 9-11 pm. $12 per person. Main Hall. <http://www.victoriaedelweiss.ca/events> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 477261882 | Peek Fest 2019: Peek Show #7 | 2019-11-08 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-08 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 8:26 am | 2019-10-02 8:27 am | An informal and exciting experience for artists and patrons, all discovering new stories for the first time. The evening consists of new works from a diverse and equitable group of Victoria's performing artists. Each group is provided with only 7 minutes to present whatever art has been brewing in the back in their mind, itching to come out. From text, to dance, to somewhere in-between, we will be living in a space of discovery and courage. *Peek Show* acts as a new initiative to foster creative connections between Victoria's performing artists and to spark momentum within the community. $15 at door / $10 online <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peek-fest-2019-tickets-72722558129> Applications are being accepted until October 10th. Click [here](https://impulsetheatre.wufoo.com/forms/s7xb8fc0fwj6xw/). More information: <http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/peek-fest.html> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500190960 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | 2019-11-08 | 9:00 pm | 2019-11-08 | 10:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:17 pm | 95% On Rotten Tomatoes! With heart, laughs and one of the purest on-screen friendships this year, it is hard not to fall in love with The Peanut Butter Falcon. The film follows Zak (Zak Gottsagan) a young man with Down Syndrome who escapes his dreary, constricting care home for freedom and adventure. Obsessed with attending the wrestling school of his hero, The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church), Zak and encounters fisherman Tyler (Shia LeBoeuf). Together, they head towards Florida so Zak can achieve his dreams of becoming a wrestler. Eleanor, a volunteer from Zak’s care home (Dakota Johnson) joins them on their journey. Gottsagan, LaBeouf and Johnson deliver intensely realistic performances of three humans looking for healing and connection. Life might be imitating art or vice versa, who knows? One thing is certain: The Peanut Butter Falcon is a wonderful piece of art. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 489456295 | 🏳️🌈 Conception 2019 Mini-Con | 2019-11-09 | 9:00 am | 2019-11-10 | 1:00 am | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-14 12:59 pm | ## **Black n’ Blue & Red All Over!** Conception this year will be a one day “Mini-Con” event with 4 spectacular classes and one bumpin’ party. Saturday Nov 9th is the date, at the Victoria Event Center. $75 gets you in the door for the whole day and night ($70 for members). Only want to see one or two classes? You can buy them separately for $15. Regular party ticket rates will apply if you only want to attend the party. This is our biggest event of the year so don’t miss out! You can assure your spot by buying tickets at our [online store](https://squareup.com/store/indigeovictoria/), or, if you like living on the edge you can risk buying your tickets at the door with cash, credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Interac Flash. ### Tickets Member, Full Event Ticket *(All classes plus Dungeon Party) -* $70 Non-Member, Full Event Ticket *(All classes plus Dungeon Party) -* $75 Member, Party Only Ticket - $20 Non-Member, Party Only Ticket - $25 Individual Class Ticket - $15 Want to get a membership for $15? See our [membership info page](https://indigeovictoria.com/about-indigeo-volo/indigeo-memberships). How to Buy Tickets - P[re-order via our online store](https://squareup.com/store/indigeovictoria/) to secure your ticket today! - At the door: cash, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Interac Flash. - Memberships: Can be purchased with your ticket at the door, lasts for a year, and immediately discounts your purchase. See our [membership info page](http://indigeovictoria.com/about-indigeo-volo/indigeo-memberships) for details. ### Classes Overview **Redrobin** will be joining us from Vancouver to teach her “Primal” class **Lady Cherish** will be daring you to explore your desires with “Beyond Props: asking for the scene you REALLY want”. **Aeon\_** one of our fav local needle tops will be teaching how to do “Saline Injections” **Vividrabbit** and **Bite-Marc** will be getting knotty with rope and teaching some fun and torturous “Predicament Bondage” ### Other Details! **Plentiful snacks and beverages will be provided** throughout the day to keep your energy up. **We can’t do this without you!** We will be needing volunteers for the party; set up (Saturday morning), coat check and tear down. We won’t be needing room monitors this year since we will all be in one “classroom”. If you are interested in helping out please reach out to @MsKenzington on FetLife! Keep your eyes peeled here for updated class descriptions, scheduling, and presenter bios! ## Schedule Class schedule is subject to re-ordering, so please keep your eyes peeled! Also: watch out for Events on FetLife! **9:00AM** **Doors Open** Class 1 - 9:15AM - **Embracing Your Primal Side:** *RedRobin & friends* 10:45AM Break (30 min) Class 2 - 11:15AM - **Beyond Props:** **asking for the experience you REALLY want:** *Lady Cherish* 12:45PM Break for Lunch (45 min) Class 3 - 1:30PM **Saline Injections:** *Aeon\_* 3:00PM Break (30 min) Class 4 - 3:30PM **Predicament Bondage:** *Bite-Marc & VividRabbit* 5:00PM Break for Dinner (3 hours) Party - 8:00PM **Red and Black and Blue All Over!** 1:00AM - Party’s Over! ## Presenter Bios & Class Info ### **Embracing Your Primal Side** Connection. Passion. Physicality. HOT! This demonstration and participation *(not required!)* based workshop will focus on what it can mean to be primal, whether that involves aggression, sex, romance, serenity, or any other form of connection that keeps you present and instinctive. There will be an opportunity for hands on learning and exercises as we work on achieving, navigating, and managing different forms of primal states. This workshop can be enjoyed either by participating or by observing! If you can bring a partner that’s great, but if not we will try to find you a partner! ***Redrobin*** *is an international sex educator, intimacy and relationship coach, speaker, performer, and activist based in Vancouver, Canada. She is the author of* Call Me Holly: My Years on the Pole *and* Polyglamorous: A Queer Mom’s Misadventures and Lessons in Non-Monogamy*. Her unique background as a nurse, stripper, Pro Domme, and Vice President of Metro Vancouver Kink has fueled her passions to help normalize and explore human sexuality.* ### **Beyond Props:** **asking for the experience you REALLY want** **Cherish Dorrington MTC** (aka Lady Cherish) is a Psychotherapist, Intimacy Coach, and Sexuality Educator, working in private practice, locally, for 2 1/2 decades. She is, also, one of the founders of Victoria’s kink scene and a two decades long contributor to the Victoria Ethical Non-Monogamy community. She’s fought hard for us to have the freedom to pursue our desire, without shame or fear. As a therapist, Cherish specializes in human relationships, both in and out of the bedroom, “out of the box” dynamics, personal fulfillment and ownership. Personally, she has lived both ends of the kinky power dynamic spectrum and has practiced Ethical Non-Monogamy for much of the past four decades. When it comes to relational fulfillment, Cherish really emphasizes the importance of learning how to ask for what you want, owning your desire, and creating safe spaces to be courageously vulnerable with those you’re willing to trust. “We spend far too much time and energy beating around the bush and, often, never get the adventure we truly crave.” ### **Saline Injections** Bagels and doughnuts spearheaded the popularity of this body mod-turned fetish, but we won’t be talking about baked goods in this class. Saline infusion has many applications; medical play, eroticism, sexy sissy scenes, gender play, humiliation, objectification, fun and laughs, and whatever your creative imagination can dream up. Whichever way you decide to play with your bags of salty water, this class will sate your curiosity about the world of saline infusion as a temporary, kinky, body modification. Participants should have a foundational knowledge of sharps safety and be familiar with sharps play and piercing technique. ***Aeon\_*** *identifies as a sadistic, queer, creature of the wild Pacific Northwest. She loves elegant and precise BDSM, focusing her creative talents and skills on most things sharp. A good mind fuck, getting inside your physical and mental space, and preying on primal fears is part of her fun. She values intimacy, energy exchange, mutual empowerment, and authenticity in all her interactions and relationships. Always curious and ever self-educating, her thirst for knowledge is matched with her love of educating others. Her academic and practical knowledge of forensic osteology, human anatomy and physiology fuels her passion for providing education as well as welcoming spaces in her local community for safe(er) edge play. She values commitment to community and volunteers her time moderating online sharps groups, hosting skill shares, providing intensives, and teaching at conferences. Whether it’s the wild creature smile, characteristic laughter, or both, you know you are in for a ride.* ### **Predicament Bondage** **Predicaments & Perseverance**: How we keep going when everything sucks and why it’s so fun. What could be more wonderful than to set your partner up so that they have no choices but bad choices? Predicaments create situations where the bottom is stuck on the precipice between one unpleasant option and another equally poor choice. Join us to learn how to make them happen, why you would want to and how to persevere when you find yourself stuck. Strategies and perspectives will be presented from both top and bottom perspectives. This is a rope focused class but theories apply to all kinksters. We suspect it will be pretty amusing, even for those who don’t know the ropes. ***Vividrabbit*** *is a playful and engaged rope triple threat; Vividrabbit self ties, ties on others and gets tied up. She is dedicated to ongoing learning about kink, rope and especially the communication skills needed to navigate these sometimes challenging passions. In the past year she has been grateful to have had several teaching opportunities and delighted to distill her current knowledge into the good good info for you!* ***Bite-Marc*** *has been involved in the kink scene in Victoria for the last 5 years and has been tying people up that whole time. He has learned from many wonderful people at local rope events in that time, as well as myriad presenters and teachers at conferences and workshops. Bite-Marc has hosted and attended many rope dojos and skill sharing events. Though he’s an enthusiast of a wide variety of other kinky delights, rope bondage has always been a major focus.* **<https://indigeovictoria.com/conception-mini-con-2019/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 497401484 | Embracing the Wild: Gardening with Native Plants | 2019-11-09 | 9:30 am | 2019-11-09 | 12:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-22 8:43 pm | 2019-10-22 8:44 pm | **Jay Rastogi**, expert gardener and Site Manager at Swan Lake, will explore the many benefits of planting, propagating and harvesting of native plants in your yard this fall. Find out about the benefits to wildlife and water conservation, cultural history, and edibility of many of our local shrubs, wildflowers and trees during this practical 3 hour workshop. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will also be provided. **Saturday, November 9** **9:30am – 12:30pm** All workshops are **FREE** for residents of **Greater Victoria**, but you must pre-register. Please call 250-479-0211 or register in person at the Nature House. <https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-6/> [](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-5/)  **Volunteer with the Nature Sanctuary:** [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/support-the-sanctuary/volunteer/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/support-the-sanctuary/volunteer/) |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 512492919 | 🎄 42nd Annual Creative Craft Fair | 2019-11-09 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-09 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-07 8:25 pm | Vancouver Island’s most established fair, the 42nd Annual Creative Craft Fair provides an abundance of sights, sounds and the familiar aromas of Christmas in the air. You can look forward to seeing an array of crafts to purchase for the holiday season. Professional exhibitors will show their finest: Jewellery, Glass, Pottery, Candles, Wood, Bath & Beauty Products, Clothing, Wreaths, Weaving, Toys, Quilting, Xmas Decorations, Preserves, Specialty Foods, Paintings, Sculpture, First Nations Art, Cards, Prints, Stationery, Music, High Quality Imports and much more. Introducing DJ Richard White! Richard has been with Creative Craft Fairs for many years. He ads a vibrant and lively atmosphere announcing draw prizes throughout the event and playing a variety of great music. ## Services - [Greek on The Street](http://estiagourmet.ca) providing snacks, light meals and beverages - Children’s Craft Area (parent supervision required) - Aroma Therapists - Free parking - Wheelchair accessible - Daily Draw Prizes - DJ Richard White playing a variety of music! - Special Guest Greg Joy will be playing Christmas, Celtic, Folk-baroque and original music on guitar and hammered dulcimer 11:00am to 5pm: November 9th and November 10th. If you are looking for holiday entertainment ideas, gifts, crafts, art, demonstrations, food, prizes and something truly unique, this show provides it all! ## Admission - Public admission to the show is $6 per day - Or only $6.50 for all 3 days! - Children under the age of 12 accompanied by an adult free! Location G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre 3100 Tillicum Road Victoria, BC |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 509306213 | 🎄🎈📈 10th Annual Vintage Holiday Fair – Festive Fun for All! | 2019-11-09 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-09 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:16 pm | Victoria’s most anticipated holiday fair is back for our 10th year! Shop and celebrate the holidays in vintage style! Find unique, vintage, retro and antique, one-of-a-kind gifts, holiday decorations, collectibles, treasures and more for yourself and loved ones! 2 floors of glorious vintage shopping!! Also, enjoy our fun, festive vintage-style fashion show, photo booth, entertainment, yummy treats, win prizes and more! Fun for the whole family! Proudly supporting Women In Need Community Cooperative. <https://www.vintagefairvictoria.com/> We love our volunteers! Would you like to volunteer and help support our fun and fabulous vintage fairs and wonderful vintage community? We need help with distributing posters and flyers, set-up, decorating, ticketing, greeting and welcoming guests, taking pics and videos, helping vendors and guests around the venue, info booth, moving and more. As a small thank you, enjoy a full weekend pass to the fair for yourself and a guest. Plus, a special little gift. Email Helga at [vintagefair@shaw.ca](mailto:vintagefair@shaw.ca?subject=I'd%20like%20to%20volunteer%20at%20your%20next%20fair!) to volunteer at our next fair. Thank you so much! |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 477335702 | Peek Fest 2019: 360 Producing - An Introduction to the Processes and the Scope of Administering Creation in the Canadian Arts Ecology with Clayton Baraniuk | 2019-11-09 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-09 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 9:46 am | $30 / $95 Workshop Pass Seeing the world through a producers eyes, uncovering the holes, identifying challenges before they become challenging, seeing the future and knowing how and who to talk to are skills built up over a career in the Arts. In this workshop, Clayton will attempt to create a 360 degree picture of how the arts in Canada are created, produced and administered in some circles in Canada, from the artistic relationship, to the funders and stakeholders, to the details of administration, boards, finance, development, marketing, optics, community, legality, responsibility, poverty, authenticity, consistency, ethics and bring true to you - he will try to cover a lot. The producer's role is to know everyone else’s job better than they do, and to know their own role from everyone else’s perspective. Can that be attained? You’ll find out. CAPACITY: 20 **About the Instructor:** Clayton is the artistic producer of Electric Company Theatre. Previously he was Associate Producer at the National Arts Centre, Company Manager at the Belfry Theatre and the Canada Dance Festival, produced the NAC Cycle projects on Indigenous Theatre and Deaf, disability and Mad Arts. He founded Gotta Getta Gimmick in Victoria way back when with whom he produced for Butchart Gardens for 10 years, ran Cabarets at the Belfry for four years, and created the Fringe Mob in Centennial Square for Intrepid Theatre. He has collaborated with SpiderWebShow, Canada’s online theatre space, the Festival of Live Digital Arts, and the Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance (IPAA) in recent years. He is also a Relaxed Performance Consultant with British Council Canada, and has produced two conferences with the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres. Clayton is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Heritage Arts Society and the Canadian College of Performing Arts, his alma mater in Victoria, where he has also lead the third year program for a time and acted as a curriculum advisor. [ REGISTER NOW! ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peek-fest-2018-tickets-50770839949) <http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/workshops.html> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 476613966 | Fieldtrippers: Walking Victoria's Great War | 2019-11-09 | 11:00 am | 2019-11-09 | 12:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 6:06 pm | Join Royal BC Museum Human History Collections Manager, and Military and Home Front Historian, Paul Ferguson on a three kilometre traipse about Victoria to discover this city’s connection to World War I. We’ll stop at significant buildings and locations and end up in front of the BC Legislative buildings. Meet near the bottom of the Carillon, at the northwest corner of the museum lot. Ages 12 and up. | By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 427859872 | 📈 Odd Fellows Charity Poker Tournament | 2019-11-09 | 12:00 pm | 2019-11-09 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 7:51 pm | 2019-08-15 7:51 pm | **Poker Fundraiser brings 75-90 players each year for an opportunity to show off their skills while raising money for a local charity.** ## About this Event # **Our annual event is back!** **The Odd Fellow Poker Invitational Fundraiser brings 75-90 players each year for an opportunity to show off their skills while raising money for a local charity.** Working with our event partners, this is a fun and full day of mixing with the local community and making new friends over great poker, delicious food and refreshing libations. The game is Texas Hold'em( no limit) with re-buys. The big tournament prize? Bragging rights that you helped such a great cause… and that you beat everyone else. **$200 Individual** **$1,500 Table of 8** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/odd-fellows-charity-poker-tournament-tickets-67937136805**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/odd-fellows-charity-poker-tournament-tickets-67937136805) ## What's included: - A unique poker experience in the stately Odd Fellows Hall - Food prepared by the Victoria Pub Company's Irish Times Pub - Signature cocktails and local brews - Silent auction - Live music - Group tables available at a discounted rate ### Dress to impress with your favorite Vegas-style apparel! This year, Columbia Lodge #2 is once again joining forces with Bastion Lodge #4 and we are working with [The Island Kids Cancer Associations](https://www.ikca.ca) and [Cancer DriveLine Society](https://www.cancerdriveline.ca)  **The Island Kids Cancer Associations** CARE 4 Kids program strives to strengthen family connections and let kids be kids. By providing personal connection, individual support and linkages to community programs we aim to transform each child’s experience from anxiety and isolation to one of support and hope.  **Cancer DriveLine** provides safe and compassionate transportation to patients receiving any cancer assessment, treatment, surgery or remedial procedures, who live or are staying within the 13 municipalities of southern Vancouver Island. All proceeds from the ticket price are going support both organizations. The silent auction will raise additional funds for other local Odd Fellows charities. If you are interested corporate sponsorship of this event or making a donation to the silent auction, please contact Russ Campbell at [oddfellowspoker@gmail.com](http://gmail.com). ### This event has successfully raised thousands of dollars for local charities. Thank you for being part of the team! |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||
| 512464005 | World Accordion & Tango Festival | 2019-11-09 | 12:00 pm | 2019-11-09 | 5:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-07 7:42 pm | 2019-11-07 7:44 pm | Victoria Edelweiss Club, Victoria 12pm ### International accordion prize winners ### ORLA SCOTT & JADE WONG 12:30pm ### THE FAIRFIELD PUPPET COMPANY TANGO VARIETY SHOW with Mollie Kaye 1pm ### MARY ROSS-KLEKTAU (accordion) ### with the Vancouver Island Scottish Country Dancers ### under the direction of Joan Axford 1:45pm ### VICTORIA ACCORDION ENSEMBLE 2:30pm ### BIJOUX DU BAYOU 3:15pm ### ACCORDION REVOLUTION ### A People's History of the Accordion in North America from the Industrial Revolution to Rock 'n' Roll Book presentation by author Bruce Triggs 4pm ### TANGO WORKSHOP I ### Elegance and the art of walking (Tango) with ### Sandra Naccache & Jorge Lopez 5:15pm ### TANGO WORKSHOP II ### Different dynamics using the vocabulary you already have with ### Carlos & Maureen Urrego (Tango all levels) <https://www.watf.ca/schedule.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 497324162 | Vegan Cooking Class: Homemade Falafel with Hummus and Garlic Sauce | 2019-11-09 | 12:00 pm | 2019-11-09 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-22 6:14 pm | Are you new to eating Vegan, or have someone in your life who is Vegan and you're unsure to cook for them? Then this class is for you! Learn how to make a delicious Vegan meal, all from scratch! Mike Haddow, of Goodlife Fitness, will spend an hour teaching you how to create the perfect Falafel, served with homemade Hummus and Garlic Sauce, as well as a refreshing diced tomato and parsley salad. Each participant will be given a portion to eat at the end of class. $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegan-cooking-class-homemade-falafel-with-hummus-and-garlic-sauce-tickets-78094002263> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 511382876 | ⚽ WSOC Championship Day 3 | 2019-11-09 | 12:30 pm | 2019-11-09 | 6:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-06 5:13 pm | Day 3 of the U SPORTS Women's Soccer Championship features the semi-finals. **12:30pm Semi Final 1** **3:00pm Semi Final 2** **Adult $10.00** **Senior/Other Student/Alumni $8.00** **Child (ages 3-18) $6.00** **UVic Student $6.00** **Family 4 Pack (price / ticket) $6.25** **<https://vikestickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1435>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190961 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: The Angry Birds Movie 2 | 2019-11-09 | 12:45 pm | 2019-11-09 | 2:22 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until November 11, 2019 | 2019-11-10 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191111T075959Z | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:17 pm | After saving Bird Island from an all-out green-pig invasion in The Angry Birds Movie (2016), the isle's always cranky local hero, Red, still finds himself doing battle with Pig Island. As the prank war between pigs and birds is raging, massive icy projectiles coming from the feathery tyrant Zeta's ice-capped Eagle Island threaten the security of both havens, unless Red and King Leonard agree to form a difficult but honest truce. Now, Red, Bomb, Mighty Eagle, Chuck, and his brilliant sister, Silver, have to join forces with Leonard's mighty porcine team to thwart the megalomaniac Zeta's bold schemes for world domination. However, is Red capable of change? MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 479443632 | 🍺 Winterbrau 2019 | 2019-11-09 | 1:00 pm | 2019-11-09 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 11, 2019 | 2019-11-11 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191111T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 10:32 am | Tickets: $68.25 - includes admission, beer tasters and snacks. 19+ Event Winterbrau is back and bigger than ever with two days in its EIGHTH year at the historic Canoe Brewpub. **Tasty Treats ~ Craft Brews ~ Cozy Vibes** This year we've added an additional day to the festivities and have over 20 of our neighbouring breweries all pouring their best winter brews. Top that off with complimentary hors d'oeuvres from Executive Chef Kyle and entertainment from Bucan Bučan, Winterbrau 2019 promises to be the best yet! This event sells out quickly, so be sure to pick up tickets soon: [http://bit.ly/winterbrau](https://bit.ly/winterbrau)  <http://events.canoebrewpub.com/events/2019/11/9/winter-brau-2019-tickets> |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |||
| 500190962 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | 2019-11-09 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-09 | 4:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:17 pm | 95% On Rotten Tomatoes! With heart, laughs and one of the purest on-screen friendships this year, it is hard not to fall in love with The Peanut Butter Falcon. The film follows Zak (Zak Gottsagan) a young man with Down Syndrome who escapes his dreary, constricting care home for freedom and adventure. Obsessed with attending the wrestling school of his hero, The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church), Zak and encounters fisherman Tyler (Shia LeBoeuf). Together, they head towards Florida so Zak can achieve his dreams of becoming a wrestler. Eleanor, a volunteer from Zak’s care home (Dakota Johnson) joins them on their journey. Gottsagan, LaBeouf and Johnson deliver intensely realistic performances of three humans looking for healing and connection. Life might be imitating art or vice versa, who knows? One thing is certain: The Peanut Butter Falcon is a wonderful piece of art. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 510973737 | Western Stars | 2019-11-09 | 3:30 pm | 2019-11-09 | 5:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-06 8:11 am | **Bruce Springsteen** shares his **musings on life** and **performs songs** from his recent **critically acclaimed album**, *Western Stars* in this **intimate portrait** directed by himself. **93% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “Throughout, Springsteen proves prophet and poet, a rhinestone cowboy still barreling down the highway of life. “Western Stars” is yet another exit on his epic journey.” **Adam Graham, *Detroit News*** 19+ $11.43[ ](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/judy/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/western-stars/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 477316918 | Peek Fest 2019: Visual Arts Gallery | 2019-11-09 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-09 | 7:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Daily until November 11, 2019 | 2019-11-11 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191111T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 9:27 am | 2019-10-02 9:28 am | Impulse Theatre is excited to bring back its Peek Fest Visual Arts Gallery. Impulse is working with our **Visual Arts Curator**, **Laura Gildner**, to curate a responsive and engaging emerging visual arts presence at Peek Fest. Opening on November 8, the first night of Peek Fest workshops, this visual arts experience is FREE and open to the public! <http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/peek-fest.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 480548953 | 📈 Chefs' Culinary Festival Grazing Tour of Victoria | 2019-11-09 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-09 | 11:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:35 pm | The Hotel Association of Greater Victoria invites you to an evening of culinary magic and fun at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. It's an evening of roaming indulgence as you experience a side of Victoria like no other. Featuring seven distinct Victoria districts transformed into culinary delights, expertly prepared by our city’s top Executive Chefs. The black-tie evening will include amazing food and people, live entertainment, Four Frames Photobooth, spectacular live auction, complimentary parking, live music and DANCING - and so much more! Participating Hotels: CHATEAU VICTORIA HOTEL & SUITES COAST VICTORIA HOTEL & MARINA DELTA OCEAN POINTE RESORT FAIRMONT EMPRESS OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL THE MAGNOLIA HOTEL VICTORIA MARRIOTT INNER HARBOUR **$150** **ALL proceeds going to the Greater Victoria Citizens’ Counselling Centre.** [**https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/greater-victoria-citizens-counselling-centre/events/a-grazing-tour-of-victoria/**](https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/greater-victoria-citizens-counselling-centre/events/a-grazing-tour-of-victoria/) |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 433785620 | 📚 Marilyn Bowering, Pauline Holdstock & Michael Kenyon: What Is Long Past Occurs in Full Light, Here I Am!, & Travellers May Still Return | 2019-11-09 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-09 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-22 4:37 pm | **Free to attend.** Doors open at 6:30pm. Join us as we celebrate new work from the heart of Victoria’s writing community. [Marilyn Bowering’s](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=marilyn+bowering&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) [***What Is Long Past Occurs in Full Light***](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qs=9781896949727) draws from childhood memory, literary history, and the natural world in its beautiful meditations, [while Pauline Holdstock’s](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=pauline+holdstock&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) new novel, *[**Here I Am!**](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qs=9781771963091),* tells a difficult story through a six-year-old’s eyes. Finally, [Michael Kenyon](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=michael+kenyon&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) finds inspiration in Darwin and Jung in [***Travellers May Still Return***](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qs=9781771871877), an ambitious collection modelled on geographical forms and psychological journeys. Broaden your horizons at this triple launch featuring three of Victoria's best! |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 500190963 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | 2019-11-09 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-09 | 8:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:18 pm | 95% On Rotten Tomatoes! With heart, laughs and one of the purest on-screen friendships this year, it is hard not to fall in love with The Peanut Butter Falcon. The film follows Zak (Zak Gottsagan) a young man with Down Syndrome who escapes his dreary, constricting care home for freedom and adventure. Obsessed with attending the wrestling school of his hero, The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church), Zak and encounters fisherman Tyler (Shia LeBoeuf). Together, they head towards Florida so Zak can achieve his dreams of becoming a wrestler. Eleanor, a volunteer from Zak’s care home (Dakota Johnson) joins them on their journey. Gottsagan, LaBeouf and Johnson deliver intensely realistic performances of three humans looking for healing and connection. Life might be imitating art or vice versa, who knows? One thing is certain: The Peanut Butter Falcon is a wonderful piece of art. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 477282796 | Peek Fest 2019: The Showcase | 2019-11-09 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-09 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 8:49 am | 2019-10-02 9:24 am | **TICKETS $10 IN ADVANCE / $15 AT THE DOOR** Peek Fest is proud to showcase our artists in the Residency Program, an incubator for interdisciplinary performance in Victoria. We give three works 20 hours of studio time to research and develop, before presenting excerpts at THE SHOWCASE. This year, the SHOWCASE presents: **S\_\_\_PACE** by Embrace Arts Jo wants more space, in every sense of the word. Perhaps 384,400 km could do the trick? S\_\_\_PACE is an interdisciplinary outer space adventure comprised of poems, science facts, music, movement and maybe even some hot wheels cars. **100 bad plays about the environment and one red balloon** by Re:Current Theatre It begins with a leak in the ceiling. In ‘*100 bad plays…’* two performers compete against the inevitability of the unavoidable end. With the competitive energy of a game show, story after story is told through a series of plays (some very short and a few a bit longer) that range from absurd to serious. **SNAFU Shorts: "Today you, Tomorrow me" and "Epidermis Circus"** by SNAFU “Today you, Tomorrow me” tells an original fable using layered, textured full-color shadow puppetry on a vintage overhead projector. The story is based on a graphic novel created by Jeni Luther, which features a human who saves a worm from drowning in a puddle. Directed by Kathleen Greenfield. “Epidermis Circus” is an experiment in body puppetry and bawdy animation. Hansen celebrates the fragile meatbag of the human form. **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peek-fest-2019-tickets-72722558129>** **More information: <http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/peek-fest.html>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500190964 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | 2019-11-09 | 9:00 pm | 2019-11-09 | 10:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:18 pm | 95% On Rotten Tomatoes! With heart, laughs and one of the purest on-screen friendships this year, it is hard not to fall in love with The Peanut Butter Falcon. The film follows Zak (Zak Gottsagan) a young man with Down Syndrome who escapes his dreary, constricting care home for freedom and adventure. Obsessed with attending the wrestling school of his hero, The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church), Zak and encounters fisherman Tyler (Shia LeBoeuf). Together, they head towards Florida so Zak can achieve his dreams of becoming a wrestler. Eleanor, a volunteer from Zak’s care home (Dakota Johnson) joins them on their journey. Gottsagan, LaBeouf and Johnson deliver intensely realistic performances of three humans looking for healing and connection. Life might be imitating art or vice versa, who knows? One thing is certain: The Peanut Butter Falcon is a wonderful piece of art. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 477337119 | Peek Fest 2019: Devising Theatrical Performances: Creating With Abandon: Go Bold, and Edit Later with Ingrid hansen | 2019-11-10 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-10 | 2:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 9:48 am | $30 / $95 Workshop Pass A physical approach to devising in teams. We will be putting ideas on their feet and testing out unedited performances in front of an audience (each other.) This workshop will challenge you to create generously, with abandon, testing out ideas rather than debating them, avoiding self-censorship. CAPACITY: 20 **About the Instructor:** Raised by gregarious Danish immigrants, Ingrid is Co-Artistic Director of SNAFU (@snafudance). Her physical comedy shows Little Orange Man, Kitt & Jane, Interstellar Elder and The Merkin Sisters have toured to the National Arts Centre and festivals across North America. Ingrid also puppeteers on television for APTN and the Sesame Street Workshop. “When I learned that Ingrid was offering a masterclass in Toronto I just had to fly across the country to participate. I was not disappointed. I particularly liked how we developed story sequences and worked with feedback from the group to enhance them. Ingrid is such an inspiring ball of energy and enthusiasm.” - Kris Fleecrackers, Student Testimonial [ REGISTER NOW! ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peek-fest-2018-tickets-50770839949) <http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/workshops.html> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 477317221 | Peek Fest 2019: Visual Arts Gallery | 2019-11-10 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-10 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 9:28 am | Impulse Theatre is excited to bring back its Peek Fest Visual Arts Gallery. Impulse is working with our **Visual Arts Curator**, **Laura Gildner**, to curate a responsive and engaging emerging visual arts presence at Peek Fest. Opening on November 8, the first night of Peek Fest workshops, this visual arts experience is FREE and open to the public! <http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/peek-fest.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 512493151 | 🎄 42nd Annual Creative Craft Fair | 2019-11-10 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-10 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-07 8:25 pm | Vancouver Island’s most established fair, the 42nd Annual Creative Craft Fair provides an abundance of sights, sounds and the familiar aromas of Christmas in the air. You can look forward to seeing an array of crafts to purchase for the holiday season. Professional exhibitors will show their finest: Jewellery, Glass, Pottery, Candles, Wood, Bath & Beauty Products, Clothing, Wreaths, Weaving, Toys, Quilting, Xmas Decorations, Preserves, Specialty Foods, Paintings, Sculpture, First Nations Art, Cards, Prints, Stationery, Music, High Quality Imports and much more. Introducing DJ Richard White! Richard has been with Creative Craft Fairs for many years. He ads a vibrant and lively atmosphere announcing draw prizes throughout the event and playing a variety of great music. ## Services - [Greek on The Street](http://estiagourmet.ca) providing snacks, light meals and beverages - Children’s Craft Area (parent supervision required) - Aroma Therapists - Free parking - Wheelchair accessible - Daily Draw Prizes - DJ Richard White playing a variety of music! - Special Guest Greg Joy will be playing Christmas, Celtic, Folk-baroque and original music on guitar and hammered dulcimer 11:00am to 5pm: November 9th and November 10th. If you are looking for holiday entertainment ideas, gifts, crafts, art, demonstrations, food, prizes and something truly unique, this show provides it all! ## Admission - Public admission to the show is $6 per day - Or only $6.50 for all 3 days! - Children under the age of 12 accompanied by an adult free! Location G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre 3100 Tillicum Road Victoria, BC |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 511382944 | ⚽ WSOC Championship Day 4 | 2019-11-10 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-10 | 6:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-06 5:14 pm | Day 4 of the U SPORTS Women's Soccer Championship features the 5th place game along with the medal games. **10:00am 5th Place Game** **12:30pm Bronze Medal Game** **3:00pm Gold Medal Game** **Adult $10.00** **Senior/Other Student/Alumni $8.00** **Child (ages 3-18) $6.00** **UVic Student $6.00** **Family 4 Pack (price / ticket) $6.25** **<https://vikestickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1435>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 485392889 | 📈 Dance for Kindness 2019 | 2019-11-10 | 12:00 pm | 2019-11-10 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-10 10:09 am | 2019-10-10 10:09 am | Date: Sunday, November 10th, 2019 Time: TBD Venue: TBD PRIVATE EVENT Life Vest Inside (LVI) is a worldwide non-profit organization that inspires, empowers and educates people of all backgrounds to lead a life of kindness. Every year, to kick off World Kindness Week, LVI organizes “Dance for Kindness,” a WorldWide FreezeMob/FlashMob, in honor of World Kindness Day - showing that regardless of the differences in race, religion, ethnicity culture and background - the common thread that unites us all is kindness. Our event last year took place in over 120 cities, 50 countries with over 20,000 participants. Last year's worldwide montage video: <https://youtu.be/np3ivQ5p4LY> On Sunday, November 10th, join LVI and thousands of others around the globe as we wave Our Flags united in a Dance for Kindness! Plus, during World Kindness Week be sure to head to our site and pledge your act of kindness! ONE DAY - ONE DANCE - ONE HEART \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ :: HOW TO JOIN:: Step 1: JOIN this event page by clicking join at the top of the page Step 2: REGISTER (Opens Mid September) [www.danceforkindness.com](http://www.danceforkindness.com/) Step 3: Support YOUR cities fundraising to inspire change in your community! Funds will benefit Habitat Acquisition Trust. Learn more: <https://www.classy.org/team/250364> Step 4: Make OUR Facebook banner, YOUR Facebook banner and show your support for LVI! Click on this link to download: <https://bit.ly/2lGgOk8> Step 5: SPREAD THE WORD! Using [\#DFK2019](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/dfk2019) and [\#DanceforKindness](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/danceforkindness) are a great way to get the word out. You can also invite others to the Dance for Kindness Main Event Page on Facebook. Step 6: GET INVOLVED! Visit our Get Involved page for cool ways to take part and GET YOUR GEAR! [http://www.danceforkindness.com](http://www.danceforkindness.com/) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ To get your Dance for Kindness gear visit our shop at: [www.danceforkindness.com/shop](http://www.danceforkindness.com/shop) Have a question? Read below or Check out our FAQ's: <http://www.danceforkindness.com/faq> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ::WHY DANCE FOR KINDNESS?:: To some, the world is filled with war, hatred, violence, and hopelessness BUT TOGETHER WE have the power to fill this world with kindness, trust, hope, and love. The purpose of World Kindness Day is to look beyond ourselves, beyond the boundaries of our country, beyond our culture, our race, our religion; and realize we are citizens of the world. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ :: WHAT IS DANCE FOR KINDNESS? :: The Dance For Kindness is a two-part event: FreezeMob and FlashMob \*\*FREEZEMOB: Those participating in the freeze mob will be given a specific kindness position to freeze in and by so doing, giving passersby’s the unique opportunity to notice the kindness moments that are in constant motion. \*\*FLASHMOB: Then out of nowhere music begins! Suddenly participants break out into dance. Participants from all over the world will be dancing the same dance, to the same song all on the same day! Take a piece of the magic along with you and get your Act of Kindness card after the event! |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 471041102 | Billy Bishop Goes to War | 2019-11-10 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-10 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-26 7:22 pm | World War 1 flying ace Billy Bishop returns to the Roxy for a limited run. Back by popular demand, this 2 person tour de force stars RJ Peters and Gabriel MacDonald. $20-$35 [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289597&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289597&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=)  |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 500190966 | Rocketman | 2019-11-10 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-10 | 5:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:18 pm | A dizzy, bedazzling biopic that leaves no sequin or fantasy sequence unturned. There’s a lot of Technicolor flair in Dexter Fletcher’s flamboyant study of Elton John — and a beating heart in British actor Taron Egerton’s portrayal of an artist whose prodigious talent was matched only by his personal demons and desperate hunger for love. A musical extravaganza anchored less in the real world than in a sort of glittery jukebox Narnia... This Rocketman is the starry-eyed cosmonaut the part demands, and endearingly human too. –Entertainment Weekly "A sequin-encrusted delight. On paper it reads like a by-the-book biopic\\; on screen it explodes with the kind of colour and energy that only Elton John himself could invoke." - Empire “AN ABSOLUTE GAS!” --Boston Globe UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 512459565 | World Accordion & Tango Festival: World of Accoridon | 2019-11-10 | 4:00 pm | 2019-11-10 | 6:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-07 7:34 pm | DUO VILDA - is an original blend of indigenous Sámi yoiks, grooving rhythms and improvisation - with girly charm. Inspiration has been sought from Sámi people's strong connection to nature, present-day pop as well as the Finnish folk tradition. The result is a unique dialogue that takes the listener to a fascinating journey to the Sámi land - the vast landscapes under the arctic hills and frosty winds. DUO PARIS-MOSCOU - world's most entertaining accordion duo. For more than 20 years, Domi Emorine and Roman Jbanov have been captivating audiences all over the world, with their impeccable virtuosity mixed with a witty sense of humour. DANIEL LAPP / ADRIAN DOLAN - One of Canada's most recognized fiddlers Daniel Lapp is joined by his long-time musical partner accordionist Adrian Dolan, for this one of a kind concert. $30 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-of-accordion-regular-tickets-tickets-74581586533> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 500190967 | Rocketman | 2019-11-10 | 5:25 pm | 2019-11-10 | 7:27 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:18 pm | A dizzy, bedazzling biopic that leaves no sequin or fantasy sequence unturned. There’s a lot of Technicolor flair in Dexter Fletcher’s flamboyant study of Elton John — and a beating heart in British actor Taron Egerton’s portrayal of an artist whose prodigious talent was matched only by his personal demons and desperate hunger for love. A musical extravaganza anchored less in the real world than in a sort of glittery jukebox Narnia... This Rocketman is the starry-eyed cosmonaut the part demands, and endearingly human too. –Entertainment Weekly "A sequin-encrusted delight. On paper it reads like a by-the-book biopic\\; on screen it explodes with the kind of colour and energy that only Elton John himself could invoke." - Empire “AN ABSOLUTE GAS!” --Boston Globe UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 512462789 | Bachata Night! | 2019-11-10 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-10 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-07 7:40 pm | Soul of Bachata and BaKiSa Dance Victoria BC bring you another evening of Bachata Dancing! Keith Myler will lead an all levels level lesson to start off the night (suitable for those who know their basic steps and turns already), so come on time! Please like and follow @SoulBachataVictoria and @BaKiSaDance for upcoming lessons, socials, and more! -DETAILS- Get ready to dance to the best of Bachata with a dash of Latin faves as DJ'd by Keith Myler! Sunday, November 10th 7:00 - 7:30pm: All Levels Bachata Lesson 7:30 - as late as 11:00pm: Social Dance! 1303 Broad Street (upstairs) $10 cash at the door \*Please bring indoor shoes and a water bottle\* -LOCATION- Solwood Studio is located ABOVE Wild Coffee and is accessed from a door on Broad Street. The outside of the studio is marked "Metta Yoga" on the Yates Street side, but don’t be fooled, it's actually a lovely dance studio! -NOTES- \*This is an inclusive event for all levels of dancers and you do NOT need to come with a partner! Everyone can ask anyone to dance, and you’re welcome to accept or politely decline any invitation to dance. Let’s keep our community safe by communicating our comfort levels, limitations, and concerns etc with one another :) \*The venue capacity is limited and admittance is on a first come, first served basis (though luckily we've never had to turn anyone away yet!). \*Remember we share the air. Please refrain from wearing perfume, colognes or scented products due to the sensitivies and allergies of others. Stick with a cleansing shower, fresh clothes and a good anti-perspirant :) \*Dress for your comfort, have clean shoes for dancing, and avoid any bulky jewellery, watches, etc which may be snagged on the dance floor. \*Alcohol is strictly prohibited in the venue. Thank you and happy dancing! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190968 | Rocketman | 2019-11-10 | 7:45 pm | 2019-11-10 | 9:47 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:18 pm | A dizzy, bedazzling biopic that leaves no sequin or fantasy sequence unturned. There’s a lot of Technicolor flair in Dexter Fletcher’s flamboyant study of Elton John — and a beating heart in British actor Taron Egerton’s portrayal of an artist whose prodigious talent was matched only by his personal demons and desperate hunger for love. A musical extravaganza anchored less in the real world than in a sort of glittery jukebox Narnia... This Rocketman is the starry-eyed cosmonaut the part demands, and endearingly human too. –Entertainment Weekly "A sequin-encrusted delight. On paper it reads like a by-the-book biopic\\; on screen it explodes with the kind of colour and energy that only Elton John himself could invoke." - Empire “AN ABSOLUTE GAS!” --Boston Globe UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 471038181 | Billy Bishop Goes to War | 2019-11-10 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-10 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 17, 2019 | 2019-11-11 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191117T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-26 7:18 pm | World War 1 flying ace Billy Bishop returns to the Roxy for a limited run. Back by popular demand, this 2 person tour de force stars RJ Peters and Gabriel MacDonald. $20-$35 [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289597&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289597&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=)  |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 500091541 | Hip Hop Rewind - Long Weekend Party | 2019-11-10 | 10:00 pm | 2019-11-11 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 2:24 pm | Upstairs Cabaret and Surge present HIP HOP REWIND - Best of the early 2000s. Come out for the best of the early 2000s in Hip Hop all matched with a music video playing on our huge projector screen. Get ready for drink specials, and party favors. DJ Low playing the tunes. Requests welcomed. Sample: Ludacris, Eminem, Missy Elliott, Nelly, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, NAS, Usher, JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and many more. $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hip-hop-rewind-long-weekend-party-tickets-78521986375> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 497344213 | 🎄🎈📈 11th Annual Gingerbread Showcase | 2019-11-11 | 9:00 am | 2019-11-11 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until January 6, 2020 | 2020-01-06 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200106T075959Z | Habitat for Humanity Victoria | Habitat for Humanity Victoria | 2019-10-22 6:49 pm | 2019-10-22 6:53 pm |  [Habitat for Humanity Victoria](https://www.habitatvictoria.com/)’s premier fundraiser, the Gingerbread Showcase, is gearing up for its 11th year this November! Home chefs, professional bakers, artists, designers and more will be showing off their talent, skill and imagination at this magical family event held at The Parkside Hotel & Spa. This year’s theme is “Building a Diverse Community.” Come and view these Gingerbread masterpieces and donate to vote for your favourite! All donations support Habitat for Humanity Victoria's build program, helping families build strength, stability and independence through affordable homeownership. More information: <https://www.habitatvictoria.com/gingerbread-showcase-info-2019.html> ## Gingerbread Showcase Ambassador  The 11th annual Gingerbread Showcase presented by [Revera](https://www.reveraliving.com/) will take place at the elegant [Parkside Hotel and Spa ](https://www.parksidevictoria.com/)from November 16, 2019 to January 5, 2020. We are seeking volunteer ambassadors to attend 3 hour shifts throughout the showcase. You will be welcoming visitors, offering information and encouraging votes and donations. [Sign Up Here](https://signup.com/go/rvFQwKY) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 506781247 | 🎄 Christmas in Old Town | 2019-11-11 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-11 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until January 10, 2020 | 2020-01-10 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200110T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 5:51 pm | 2019-11-15 3:27 pm |  Take in the sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. Visit the wood-cobbled streets lined with festive garlands and see the shops decked in seasonal finery. Included with admission or membership <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109166/christmas-old-town> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||
| 506774670 | Remembrance Day Commemorations | 2019-11-11 | 12:30 pm | 2019-11-11 | 2:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 5:37 pm | 2019-11-01 5:40 pm | Join us for performances and presentations on Remembrance Day to honour the service and sacrifice of Canada’s Veterans, and to remember the Fallen. **11:45 - 12:30 pm** Remembrance Day Recital on the Carillon **12:30 - 1:00 pm** Victoria Children's Choir performs **1:15 - 2:15 pm** Presentation by Military and Home Front Historian, Paul Ferguson, "Mrs Kate Palmer's Walk" **Remembrance Day Carillon Recital | Located Outdoors at the Netherlands Centennial Carillon** Join Provincial Carillonneur Rosemary Laing as she plays a recital of remembrance following the Remembrance Day Ceremonies at the Provincial Legislature. **Victoria Children's Choir Performance | Located on the Main Floor in Clifford Carl Hall** The Victoria Children’s Choir is considered to be one of the top choral and music organizations in the city, and is highly respected for its consistent professional level of performing music throughout the Concert Season. Under the instruction of Founder and Artistic Director, Madeleine Humer, and an expert music team, the Victoria Children’s Choir offers outstanding music education to more that 115 youth throughout Greater Victoria. Great emphasis is given to delivering programs in a unique, supportive and happy social environment, enabling each young singer to develop their skills to the best of their ability. As a testament to its reputation and skill, the Choir is regularly invited to collaborate with renowned international and local musicians, including the Victoria Symphony, Pacific Opera Victoria, The Tenors, Fretwork and the Pacific Baroque Festival. **Mrs. Kate Palmer's Walk I Located on the Main Floor in Newcombe Conference Hall** In August 1922 Victoria’s Kate Palmer visited her son’s grave, Roy Palmer, near Ypres, Belgium. Kate’s visit to Woods Cemetery was an early Flanders pilgrimage, at a time when little had been rebuilt. The city of Ypres (Ieper) was in ruins and restrictions on travel were in place. The Imperial War Graves Commission was busy with the construction of thousands of war cemeteries and memorials. In these “Silent Cities” wooden crosses remained in place, without the landscaping that these places are known for today. Join us for this poignant discussion of what Kate Palmer may have encountered on her 1922 walk and the August 2018 walk made by our speaker to “visit” with the Palmers. <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109164/remembrance-day-commemorations> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 513033407 | Judy | 2019-11-11 | 5:15 pm | 2019-11-11 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until November 13, 2019 | 2019-11-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191113T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 9:48 am | Stuck with financial crises and eager to recapture her fame of yesteryear, the former American sweetheart agrees to perform five weeks of sold-out shows in London, 1968. “Renée Zellweger is phenomenally good in this captivating account of Judy Garland’s final London concert run.” **Wendy Ice, *The Guardian*** “…a compelling portrait of the tragic decline of one of America’s 20th century icons.” **James Berardinelli, *ReelViews*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/judy/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/western-stars/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/judy/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 501107196 | Movie Monday: They Shall Not Grow Old | 2019-11-11 | 6:15 pm | 2019-11-11 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:47 pm | This 2018 documentary film, directed and produced by Peter Jackson, was created using original footage of World War I from the Imperial War Museum's archives, most of it previously unseen, all over 100 years old by the time of release. Audio is from BBC and Imperial War Museum (IWM) interviews of British servicemen who fought in the conflict. Most of the footage has been colourized and transformed with modern production techniques, with the addition of sound effects and voice acting to be more evocative and feel closer to the soldiers' actual experiences. R strong war imagery [trailer](https://trailers.apple.com/trailers/wb/they-shall-not-grow-old/) ~ [more](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/They_Shall_Not_Grow_Old).. \-- Victoria's long running weekly film series of eclectic and thoughtful films, often with special presentations and discussions. Free admission, donations always welcome First come, first served. To ensure a seat join us by 6:15. More information: <https://www.moviemonday.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 470009817 | A Varied Extravaganza of Sorts | 2019-11-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-11 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 11:32 pm | 2019-09-25 11:33 pm | You never know what to expect. What happens when Keithsonic and Gnarla Bush direct Host [Elyott Ryan](https://www.facebook.com/elyott) on a night you won't forget. Come for the experience or just the preservation of obscure observation. Followed by a full blown party! Celebrating the birth of the co-producer [Aileen Ancient Grain Mcqueen](https://www.facebook.com/aileenancient.grainmcqueen) Performances by Gnarla Bush [KeithSonic](https://www.facebook.com/keithsonicdotcom/) [](https://www.facebook.com/Eddi-Licious-1865234190244064/) [Eddi Licious](https://www.facebook.com/Eddi-Licious-1865234190244064/) [](https://www.facebook.com/Sharkeii) [Henrietta Dubét](https://www.facebook.com/Sharkeii) Velvet Unicorn Tom Fowler [Scarlett Hummingbird](https://www.facebook.com/hummingbirdscarlett) Delle Lick-cious [](https://www.facebook.com/LustyLugnuts/) [Lusty Lugnuts](https://www.facebook.com/LustyLugnuts/) Morgan Cranny Paul Mckinnon and so much more. Doors 7pm / Show at 8pm / 19+ NO MINORS We would like to gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people. Accessibility: \* The Victoria Event Centre does not currently have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. \* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at [https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/?fbclid=IwAR0kQDnPiMs21P07x30hami3w3wgYv-qfjxzyKlRY9kHu5STAi4hV23nZag) \* Washrooms are for all genders Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500190969 | They Shall Not Grow Old | 2019-11-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-11 | 8:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:18 pm | With his haunting and vibrant new documentary Peter Jackson was tasked by the Imperial War Museum to rummage through their vast World War I archives and present them in a way that speaks to a 21st-century audience. He accomplishes his mission beautifully, bringing the fading past to life with extraordinary urgency. Jackson and his team digitally restored 100 hours of footage of British soldiers on the Western Front – a harrowing theater of combat. By coupling century-old footage with the voice-over accounts of veterans recorded in the ‘60s and ‘70s, he has come up with a sort of magic trick that hits you in the gut. Nowhere is this feat more stunning than 25 minutes into the film, when the jerky black-and-white images we’ve been watching transition into color. It’s a totally immersive experience unlike anything you’ve seen before. --Entertainment Weekly UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 510974634 | Western Stars | 2019-11-11 | 7:45 pm | 2019-11-11 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-06 8:11 am | **Bruce Springsteen** shares his **musings on life** and **performs songs** from his recent **critically acclaimed album**, *Western Stars* in this **intimate portrait** directed by himself. **93% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “Throughout, Springsteen proves prophet and poet, a rhinestone cowboy still barreling down the highway of life. “Western Stars” is yet another exit on his epic journey.” **Adam Graham, *Detroit News*** 19+ $11.43[ ](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/judy/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/western-stars/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 483739265 | Cafe Scientifique: The Rare Earth: Why we can't live without them | 2019-11-12 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-12 | 7:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-08 8:41 pm | **Dr. Frank van Veggel: The Rare Earth: Why we can't live without them** **Reservations open on Monday, 14 October.** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cafe-scientifique-the-rare-earth-why-we-cant-live-without-them-tickets-75910537461>** Join us to hear **Dr Frank van Veggel from the Department of Chemistry discuss The Rare Earth: Why we can't live without them** Doors open at 5:00 and the talk will start at 6:00 pm. Menu items available for purchase. Parking is free after 5pm in the parkade beside Hermann's. Seating is limited so please try to arrive prior to 6:00 to get a good seat. **What is a Café Scientifique?** University research has a funny habit of being hard to reach if you don't work at a university, yet research itself in all of its many forms is one of those great universal passions that appeals to and connects us all. UVic's Café Scientifique/Historique programs bridge the research-to-public gap. Hosted by a number of units across campus, these evening cafés provide insight into topics of popular interest that appeal to the lover of knowledge in all of us. They are also a fantastic opportunity to meet local researchers and discuss some of the most interesting and sometimes contentious research underway in Canada. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 500190970 | La Pointe Courte | 2019-11-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-12 | 8:26 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:18 pm | The great Agnès Varda's film career began with this graceful, penetrating study of a marriage on the rocks, set against the backdrop of a small Mediterranean fishing village. Both a stylized depiction of the complicated relationship between a married couple and a documentary-like look at the daily struggles of the locals, Varda's discursive, gorgeously filmed debut was radical enough to later be considered one of the progenitors of the coming French New Wave. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 420902940 | The Sleeping Beauty | 2019-11-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-12 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 11:17 am | 40 star-studded dancers perform Olympic-worthy leaps, lunges and pirouettes in Moscow Ballet’s exquisite *Sleeping Beauty*. “Sheer splendor and elegant dancing” says the *Baltimore Sun*. With bejeweled hand-sewn costumes and stunning backdrops, Moscow Ballet’s award-winning dancers bring Tchaikovsky’s finest ballet score to life. Celebrate Russian ballet and the beauty of Moscow Ballet’s *Sleeping Beauty*! ***New York Times*****, Chief Dance Critic**, “Knockout… Brimful with feeling…Expansive… Kids…were wide-eyed with delight” ***New York Times*****,** “Christmas Tale, Land of Snow and Ice, real beauty, precise dancing” \*Tickets starting at $39.50 | On sale May 9 at 10am RMTS Presale from May 7 at 10am to May 8 at 11:59pm <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/moscow-ballet-sleeping-beauty-2019-royal-theatre> *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 433786197 | 📚🎈 Bob McDonald: An Earthling’s Guide to Outer Space | 2019-11-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-12 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-22 4:38 pm | 2019-10-03 10:34 pm | **$12.50** <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-evening-with-bob-mcdonald-tickets-74888905733> The beloved host of CBC's Quirks and Quarks is ready to tour the galaxy. Won’t you join him? In [***An Earthling’s Guide to Outer Space***](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.reports.iv&eisbn=rPCoGQ_-yAVQLkWj6FC31A), [Bob McDonald](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=bob+mcdonald&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) zips through Martian caves, storm clouds, and distant nebulae with smart but accessible stories, experiments, and illustrations. Tickets will go fast for this family-friendly event, so don’t miss out! <https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.calevents> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500093870 | 🏳️🌈 Dinner & A Drag Show IX | 2019-11-12 | 7:30 pm | 2019-11-12 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 2:27 pm | Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian return to The Mint Victoria on Tuesday, November 12, with another cast of incredible #yyjdrag performers for the ninth installment of Dinner & A Drag Show! Enjoy an amazing drag show with the high calibre talent that you've come to expect from the #yyjdrag fam, PLUS The Mint's delicious food and drinks, with their Late Night Happy Hour specials on from 9pm til midnight! $12 Advance\* via bit.ly/mintdrag9 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dinner-a-drag-show-ix-tickets-78324961067> Check out this GORGEOUS line-up: Chaz Avery Stevie O'Brian Lola Maneata Ada Rawl Kim Union Dandy Dykon Make sure to hit that RSVP button so you stay in the loop! \*Note that entry fee does not include dinner but The Mint's full food and cocktail menu will be available to you during the show, with their Late Night Happy Hour specials on from 9pm til midnight! The Mint is an all ages venue, but please bear in mind some numbers may have mature content. We respectfully acknowledge that this event is taking place on the traditional unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. ACCESSIBILITY The Mint's main entrance does include a long flight of stairs, but there is also access to the restaurant through the back entrance, which has only three steps, and staff can be available to assist as needed with prior notice. There is only one level once inside, and there will be enough seating for all ticket purchases. If you have further questions or would like to arrange entry via the back entrance, please send Chaz Avery a direct message. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 510975773 | Sometimes Always Never | 2019-11-12 | 7:45 pm | 2019-11-12 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until November 15, 2019 | 2019-11-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191115T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-06 8:13 am | 2019-11-06 8:14 am | When a body is discovered that could be his missing son’s, pessimist Alan (Bill Nighy, *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel*) puts the pieces of his life, his family, and the occasional Scrabble board together. From writer Frank Cottrell Boyce (*Doctor Who* (2006)*,* *24 Hour Party People* (2002)). **87% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “*Sometimes Always Never* is a quintessentially British film; a damp slice of seaside village life, often ponderous and offbeat…but curiously endearing” **Toby Woollaston, *New Zealand Herald*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sometimes-always-never-2/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 500190971 | La Pointe Courte | 2019-11-12 | 9:00 pm | 2019-11-12 | 10:26 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:18 pm | The great Agnès Varda's film career began with this graceful, penetrating study of a marriage on the rocks, set against the backdrop of a small Mediterranean fishing village. Both a stylized depiction of the complicated relationship between a married couple and a documentary-like look at the daily struggles of the locals, Varda's discursive, gorgeously filmed debut was radical enough to later be considered one of the progenitors of the coming French New Wave. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 420904390 | 📈 National Philanthropy Day Awards | 2019-11-13 | 4:00 pm | 2019-11-13 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 11:21 am | Every day, Islanders contribute to causes they love and generate social change that transforms our community for the good. The National Philanthropy Day Reception and Awards Ceremony acknowledges the dedication and passion of finalists in the following categories: - Generosity of Spirit Honoree, sponsored by Victoria Foundation - Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer Award, sponsored by Coast Capital Savings - Outstanding Philanthropic Service Club Award sponsored by Camosun College - Corporate Responsibility Award, sponsored by the University of Victoria - Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (5 - 10 years old), sponsored by the Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island - Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (11 - 18 years old), sponsored by TELUS Before the awards kick-off, keynote speaker Jessica Hussain will share the inspiring story of how she came to co-found one of Canada’s boldest philanthropic collaboratives designed to drive the cultural, economic and political changes required to make global gender equality a reality. \*Tickets are $58.00 until October 1st at 11:59pm, $68.00 from October 2nd. <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/national-philanthropy-day-awards-2019-mcpherson-playhouse> Discounts available for groups of 10 or more through the Box Office at 250-386-6121 or toll free at 1-888-717-6121. *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* *\*Ticket prices are subject to change.* More information: <https://community.afpnet.org/afpbcvancouverislandchapter/npd48/npd-awards-celebration>*[](https://community.afpnet.org/afpbcvancouverislandchapter/npd48/npd-awards-celebration)* |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 514598806 | Wasted! The Story of Food Waste: Film Screening & Panel Discussion | 2019-11-13 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-13 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-10 6:55 pm | In British Columbia, nearly 40% of the food we purchase is going to waste. Join Project Zero and the Food Eco District for a screening of the documentary [Wasted! The Story of Food Waste](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUQGVSyXDWA), followed by a panel discussion. After the film we look forward to localizing the conversation and addressing how food waste is currently being tackled. We hope to shed some light on this growing issue and discuss actions we can take with in our communities and within our own homes to reduce food waste. Schedule: 6:00 pm - doors open 6:30 pm - film screening 8:00 pm - panel discussion Come hungry, pizza and beverages will be available for purchase. We will also be raffling off several food waste prevention starter kits. **$7.75-$10 advance** **Tickets will be $13 at the door, be sure to buy your tickets early!** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wasted-the-story-of-food-waste-film-screening-panel-discussion-tickets-77167390743>** We are so excited to have the following expert panelists join us for the evening: \- Jaik Johnston of Truffles Catering and Wanna Be Chef Consulting, the incredible chef responsible for the award-winning tacos at our Harvest Fiesta this past September. \- Marika Smith, the Sustainable Waste Management Specialist with the City of Victoria & former Executive Director of the Victoria Compost Education Centre. \- Megan Chan, a UVic student studying environmental studies and geography, this is her third year with the UVic Community Cabbage, a group that serves a free weekly hot meal to the campus community prepared from rescued food. \- Daisy Orser, a co-owner of THE ROOT CELLAR | village green grocer, who offer the largest selection of produce on Vancouver Island, locally prepared and locally sourced foods in addition to ethically raised meats. \- Toni Desrosiers, founder of Abeego's reusable beeswax wraps, which protects & breathes like nature's peel & rind and helps to preserve longer than any other product on the market. All proceeds will go towards maintaining FED’s edible gardens around town so that we can continue to beautify our streets and inspire more urban agriculture in the city and beyond! This event is open to all ages. Please note the VEC is not currently wheelchair accessible and attendees must walk up a flight of stairs to reach the theatre area. We acknowledge with respect that this event is taking place within the unceded territory of the Lkwungen people, represented today by the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. We are honoured to work, live and learn on these lands. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190972 | Photograph | 2019-11-13 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-13 | 8:59 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:18 pm | An Indian-language indie from writer-director Ritesh Batra (The Lunchbox) about relationships across class and culture lines. This tale centres on a lonely street photographer called Rafi He has a chance encounter with Miloni, a middle-class accounting student with more sensitivity than ambition. Rafi sends a copy of this unknown young woman’s snapshot to his faraway village, claiming he’s finally found a fiancée. Of course, his beloved Muslim matriarch takes that as an invitation to come meet the lucky Hindu girl. Full of exquisitely composed geometric patterns and soft, burnished colours, The intriguing Photograph also works as a kind of love letter to Mumbai, seeking out the quietly redemptive spaces that are usually missing from tales of that overstuffed city.--Georgia Straight UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 452021378 | 📚 Robert Amos presents "E J Hughes Paints British Columbia" | 2019-11-13 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-13 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-09 5:16 pm | 2019-09-09 5:16 pm | Just last year [Robert Amos](https://bolenbooks.com/?searchtype=keyword&qs=robert+amos&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword) wowed us with his most recent exploration of the enigmatic E. J. Hughes in [E. J. Hughes Paints Vancouver Island](http://bolenbooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qse=3xwN0QWPW-VR_uRkYcq-aA). Now, once again in partnership with the incredible painter's estate, Amos presents a compendium of Hughes' journey and paintings across our province. *[E. J. Hughes Paints British Columbia](http://bolenbooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qse=3xwN0QWPW-WF6bOr05YIjA)* is a book for anyone who is awed by the beauty of nature, our wonderful home province, and of course art! <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 510975955 | Sometimes Always Never | 2019-11-13 | 7:30 pm | 2019-11-13 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-06 8:14 am | When a body is discovered that could be his missing son’s, pessimist Alan (Bill Nighy, *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel*) puts the pieces of his life, his family, and the occasional Scrabble board together. From writer Frank Cottrell Boyce (*Doctor Who* (2006)*,* *24 Hour Party People* (2002)). **87% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “*Sometimes Always Never* is a quintessentially British film; a damp slice of seaside village life, often ponderous and offbeat…but curiously endearing” **Toby Woollaston, *New Zealand Herald*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sometimes-always-never-2/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190973 | Photograph | 2019-11-13 | 9:10 pm | 2019-11-13 | 11:09 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:18 pm | An Indian-language indie from writer-director Ritesh Batra (The Lunchbox) about relationships across class and culture lines. This tale centres on a lonely street photographer called Rafi He has a chance encounter with Miloni, a middle-class accounting student with more sensitivity than ambition. Rafi sends a copy of this unknown young woman’s snapshot to his faraway village, claiming he’s finally found a fiancée. Of course, his beloved Muslim matriarch takes that as an invitation to come meet the lucky Hindu girl. Full of exquisitely composed geometric patterns and soft, burnished colours, The intriguing Photograph also works as a kind of love letter to Mumbai, seeking out the quietly redemptive spaces that are usually missing from tales of that overstuffed city.--Georgia Straight UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 518284994 | 🚜 Esquimalt Indoor Farmers Market | 2019-11-14 | 4:30 pm | 2019-11-14 | 7:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 10:56 am | 2019-11-14 10:58 am | The Esquimalt Farmers Market was born as an idea in 2014 and launched our first season in May 2015. Our market is here to serve the community of Esquimalt and surrounding areas, and is dedicated to promoting healthy and local living, building relationships and encouraging environmental and economic sustainability in Esquimalt. <http://esquimaltmarket.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 518217401 | Social Justice in the One Planet Region | 2019-11-14 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-14 | 7:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:48 am | Becoming a One Planet Region will mean a significant reduction in our ecological footprint, on the order of 70 percent. This will require a social transformation with important implications for disadvantaged groups. Climate action is landing at the same time as automation and artificial intelligence change work, inequality is at unprecedented levels and extremism is on the rise. This makes it all the more urgent to meaningfully prioritize equity in our climate action and the shift to a One Planet footprint, While there are significant risks to inequality under the status quo, those shifts also open great opportunities. This evening will explore those risks and opportunities for climate equity, with a focus on the region's footprint. This is the first of several Conversations the Community Social Planning Council is co-sponsoring with Conversations for a One Planet Region this season to explore these issues. Thursday November 14 from 5 – 7 PM at the Community Room, Central Branch, Public Library, 735 Broughton St, Victoria. Admission is free. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 409830335 | Limitless Adventures Rooted in Nature | 2019-11-14 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-14 | 7:15 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-24 10:26 am | 2019-07-24 10:26 am | Power To Be empowers people living with a barrier to explore their limitless abilities through inclusive adventures rooted in nature. With a focus on partnership we are a catalyst for good in or community, connecting our participants to opportunities and resources that exist through collaboration. [Event details coming soon – stay tuned!](https://sunsetlabs.ca/events/) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ TWO WAYS TO JOIN US! HOSTED LIVE AT SUNSET LABS!: In Victoria and want to join us in person? The live event will be held at Sunset Labs: 400 Herald Street, Victoria (behind Value Village): [In person ticket details coming soon](https://sunsetlabs.ca/events/)! ALSO AVAILABLE VIA LIVESTREAM!: Can't join us in person? We'll be hosting a digital ticket of this event via Stream of Consciousness. Tickets & details are here!: <https://streamofconsciousness.ca/event/2020-vision-ptb/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 510976013 | Sometimes Always Never | 2019-11-14 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-14 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-06 8:14 am | When a body is discovered that could be his missing son’s, pessimist Alan (Bill Nighy, *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel*) puts the pieces of his life, his family, and the occasional Scrabble board together. From writer Frank Cottrell Boyce (*Doctor Who* (2006)*,* *24 Hour Party People* (2002)). **87% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “*Sometimes Always Never* is a quintessentially British film; a damp slice of seaside village life, often ponderous and offbeat…but curiously endearing” **Toby Woollaston, *New Zealand Herald*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/after-the-wedding/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/human-nature/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sometimes-always-never-2/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 506776141 | 🍺 Museum Happy Hour: On the Homefront | 2019-11-14 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-14 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 5:42 pm | 2019-11-01 5:42 pm | Join us on the second Thursday of the month for themed events and activities for adults. Drinks and light fare are available for purchase. Events are limited to designated galleries and are not museum-wide. **On the Homefront** Get into the swing of life on the homefront with all of its rations, precautions and style. Events take place in Old Town, Modern History gallery. 19+ $10 per person <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108981/museum-happy-hour-homefront> Bring the kids! Our [Parallel Play Childminding](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109170/parallel-play-childminding) is available for this event. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 516652714 | Workshop: Voice, Craft & Action | 2019-11-14 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-14 | 7:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 9:49 pm | Victoria Poetry Project is pleased to present a series of workshops facilitated throughout the season by some of our local and featured poets. VOICE, CRAFT & ACTION Facilitated by Tawahum Thursday, November 14th @ 5:30 PM Central Study Room #1 @ Greater Victoria Public Library Free to attend :: Space is LIMITED \--> please email vppworkshops@gmail.com to secure your spot! Join Tawahum for a workshop on poetry, performance and land defense, and all the ways they overlap from his Dene & Cree perspective. Learn a little more how to unlock the activist behind your art or the artist behind your activism. Łutselk'e Dene, Plains Cree, Two-Spirit, Nonbinary poet, Tawahum Bige resides on unceded Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish territory. Published in Red Rising, Prairie Fire, EVENT, and Poetry is Dead Magazines, Tawahum’s poetry makes vulnerable the process of growing, resisting and being a hopeless sadboy on occupied Turtle Island. They’ve performed on stages including Talking Stick Festival, Feature and Finals Stage at Verses Festival of Spoken Word, Finals Stage at Canadian Festival of Spoken Word and have completed the first ever Indigenous Spoken Word residency at the Banff Centre in 2018, with their BA in Creative Writing. They invite you to join them on this journey that is both emotionally personal and deeply political. \*\*\* Victoria Poetry Project respectfully recognizes that our series events take place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. We recognize the colonial violence that led to the creation of Victoria, and how that allows our organization to exist. We aim to always be cognizant of who is represented on our stages, and to do what we can to reach out to groups who aren't. SAFER SPACES: We strive to make all of our spaces safe for people of all backgrounds and identities. Homophobia, misogyny, racism, transphobia, and any and all other kinds of discrimination will not be tolerated on stage or among our audience, and will be dealt with according to our Anti-Harassment Policy. If you'd like to know more, please reach out to to our Anti-Harassment Team (AHT) via email at vppgrievance@gmail.com. Our AHT (one of whom is an indigenous woman and one of whom identifies as a queer woman) will also be on-site and identified at the beginning of the show to talk to if anyone is experiencing harassment. If you don't feel comfortable speaking to someone directly, please email our team - all emails are confidential. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about this event and/or our venue. We aim to be inclusive and welcoming. We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council of Arts and the Province of British Columbia |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 506702797 | 🎈 Museum Without a Home Goes to Victoria | 2019-11-14 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-14 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 3:12 pm | Free | Child-friendly event | Nov 14, 2019 ABOUT MUSEUM WITHOUT A HOME Real objects. Real stories. Museum without a Home is an award-winning exhibit, featuring real objects given to refugees – in their new countries – as symbols of friendship and solidarity. There will be a focus on the stories of women and girls, since they face unique challenges when they are forced to flee their homes and rebuild their lives in a new country. Join us for an inspiring evening of art, food and music to celebrate the strength of refugees and the kindness of those who welcome them in their new communities. USEFUL INFORMATION • Cash bar • Accessibility: We hope to soon host you at the Victoria Event Centre in a safe, positive, and comfortable way! Accessibility at the VEC is an ongoing project, and we continue to work to make the space more accessible to all kinds of folks. There are also a lot of different barriers to accessibility that have been identified, that we continue to work on. As part of this process, we welcome feedback about access needs, and suggestions on creative ways to increase access. For more information on accessibility : [https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fvictoriaeventcentre.ca%2Fattendees%2Faccessibility%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2ZXzuEWahYM_mCEXiGS_JBozGxZw6WCtBd1z0Jk-YnQEBLmJdIukcW_6w&h=AT1WkWHD39T3V9lWNe55XIidx5kKVLA0DCLadScDobLjwcxXEe6_Y_2rwYuJJ48AEY8Ua_LlE2vlgF-3qPTYaKNMj8Hrc4dT4QxP5gkN5pROUSOz3JwxpOJlMNquQeP3raNx) **Volunteer with the VEC:** [**https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/**](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 500190974 | Photograph | 2019-11-14 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-14 | 8:59 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:18 pm | An Indian-language indie from writer-director Ritesh Batra (The Lunchbox) about relationships across class and culture lines. This tale centres on a lonely street photographer called Rafi He has a chance encounter with Miloni, a middle-class accounting student with more sensitivity than ambition. Rafi sends a copy of this unknown young woman’s snapshot to his faraway village, claiming he’s finally found a fiancée. Of course, his beloved Muslim matriarch takes that as an invitation to come meet the lucky Hindu girl. Full of exquisitely composed geometric patterns and soft, burnished colours, The intriguing Photograph also works as a kind of love letter to Mumbai, seeking out the quietly redemptive spaces that are usually missing from tales of that overstuffed city.--Georgia Straight UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 420860271 | Matilda | 2019-11-14 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-14 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until November 24, 2019 | 2019-11-24 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191124T075959Z;BYDAY=TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 10:16 am | 2019-08-07 10:18 am | Four Season's Musical Theatre Society presents Matilda. Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of abusive parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she reads quickly and in creating her own stories. Things are no better at school, where Matilda also must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who believes in Crunchem Hall’s motto: “Bambinatum est Magitum,” or “Children are Maggots.” She finds companionship in her teacher, Miss Honey, though well-intentioned, is shy and fragile. Brave little Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny and in doing so teaches Miss Honey and her classmates an important lesson -- that even though life can be hard, “nobody but me is gonna change my story” so “sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.” Tickets starting at $29.75\* | On sale July 30 *Please note: A few hours prior to the event tickets may only be available through the box office or at the venue.* \*Ticket prices are subject to change. Tickets and more information: <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/matilda-2019-ridge-playhouse> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 452021483 | 📚 Roy Henry Vickers and Robert 'Lucky' Budd present "Voices from the Skeena" | 2019-11-14 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-14 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-09 5:17 pm | 2019-09-09 5:17 pm | \*More info coming soon!\* <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 510974799 | Western Stars | 2019-11-14 | 7:30 pm | 2019-11-14 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-06 8:12 am | **Bruce Springsteen** shares his **musings on life** and **performs songs** from his recent **critically acclaimed album**, *Western Stars* in this **intimate portrait** directed by himself. **93% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “Throughout, Springsteen proves prophet and poet, a rhinestone cowboy still barreling down the highway of life. “Western Stars” is yet another exit on his epic journey.” **Adam Graham, *Detroit News*** 19+ $11.43[ ](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/judy/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/western-stars/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>*[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/)* |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 506677844 | Square Dance Party! Bex & the Bullpen w/ Saltwater Hank | 2019-11-14 | 9:00 pm | 2019-11-15 | 12:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 3:01 pm | Get your party pants on for this square dance in Vic! Come in out of the rain and warm up with a wild frolic. The dances are all beginner-friendly, and taught on-the-spot. Come alone or bring a group of friends! Perfect way to celebrate all those November birthdays… It’s also gonna be BEX’s birthday party so wish her a happy 30th. This is a late show starting at 9! So come on time s’il vous plait. [Bex & The Bullpen](https://www.facebook.com/BexAndTheBullpen/) brings the square dance tunes, and [Saltwater Hank](https://www.facebook.com/saltyhank/) will entertain us between the dances. ✧✮ Saltwater Hank ✮✧ A true craftsman of song, Saltwater Hank honours the historical tales of ordinary folks with extraordinary will in a way that tugs on your heartstrings and gets your toes tapping. Visiting us all the way from Haida Gwaii! [www.saltwaterhank.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.saltwaterhank.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0WhmXd6RoAOBlVCD8EOML-UyDlg0PP8FWDzNYyidi2NLnSRk69_YaGCXE&h=AT2M59DiMjlnk7vZaVfHDR-YqGP1--kvKOPVOE1RMkRLz5WQn_plmmt1kJbOcRV-ObZ_ngyGCjrq3iZcJ-HIoOz34rubfvNkOR4GB0BF20WG3t1zQ3hiId0fdbuRdnBqKg_Z) ✧✮ Bex & The Bullpen ✮✧ A rotating cast of oldtimey characters playing fiddles everywhere. Caller: Bex Winnick ([Barnacle Bex](https://www.facebook.com/BarnacleBex/)) Fiddle: Camille Hartley Guitar: Will Jevne of [Sweater Weather String Band](https://www.facebook.com/sweaterweatherstringband/) Mandolin: Jeremy Pahl ([Saltwater Hank](https://www.facebook.com/saltyhank/)) Admission: $15 |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190975 | Photograph | 2019-11-14 | 9:10 pm | 2019-11-14 | 11:09 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:18 pm | An Indian-language indie from writer-director Ritesh Batra (The Lunchbox) about relationships across class and culture lines. This tale centres on a lonely street photographer called Rafi He has a chance encounter with Miloni, a middle-class accounting student with more sensitivity than ambition. Rafi sends a copy of this unknown young woman’s snapshot to his faraway village, claiming he’s finally found a fiancée. Of course, his beloved Muslim matriarch takes that as an invitation to come meet the lucky Hindu girl. Full of exquisitely composed geometric patterns and soft, burnished colours, The intriguing Photograph also works as a kind of love letter to Mumbai, seeking out the quietly redemptive spaces that are usually missing from tales of that overstuffed city.--Georgia Straight UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500190976 | Judy | 2019-11-15 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-15 | 4:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:18 pm | The divine Miss Zellweger makes a major comeback, starring as the fragile, pill- and booze-addicted Judy Garland in this poignant, deep-digging biopic. In 1968 we find America’s songbird exhausted, broke and homeless, her only offer a London nightclub contract to fund an LA house that will reunite her with her kids. Trotting busily from a sleepless hotel bed to backstage chaos, and never far from a bottle, it’s a compelling, often dryly witty portrait of a middle-aged icon on the skids. Zellweger carries it off magnificently, her trademark combo of wit and vulnerability fitting Garland as expertly as her silk stage-suits. Zellweger’s singing voice is no longer the breathy coo of Chicago but a smokey, surprisingly powerful instrument that wraps itself around the viewer. When she goes over the rainbow, you’re going with her.—Film Forum UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 517131586 | Once Were Brothers | 2019-11-15 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-15 | 7:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-13 8:38 am | 2019-11-13 8:38 am | The story of **The Band** as seen through the eyes of lead singer **Robbie Robertson**, from their early start as **Bob Dylan’s backup band**, to their legacy as a **founding member of Americana music**. **Executive Producer Martin Scorsese. Premiered at TIFF 2019.** “An engaging if well-travelled musical journey.” **Michael Rechtshaffen, *Hollywood Reporter*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/once-were-brothers/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 516648344 | Waste Land: A Climate Anxiety Haunted House | 2019-11-15 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-15 | 11:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 9:38 pm | 2019-11-12 9:42 pm | Thrills, chills, conversations about the climate! Just in time for two weeks late for Halloween! A pre-demolition house turned pop-up experimental art exhibition, all themed around climate anxiety. Over 30 local artists of all kinds! Multimedia exhibitions co-curated by Flux Media Gallery. Live performances co-curated by Regular Occasion. Organized by students in the University of Victoria’s Teacher Education Program in collaboration with students at Esquimalt High School. Curated by Kay Gallivan and Kate Brooks-Heinimann. Presented in collaboration with Aryze Development. We ask that you please respect and follow the “no boozing, no smoking, or be forever haunted” approach we have taken to curate Waste Land. The sober spaces policy is just about the only rule we are asking people to respect, and we are doing it because it is very important to the success of our project. We have been working with the University of Victoria Teacher Education Department and people from across School District 61 to make this something that high school students can participate in. We want to keep making all ages venues for art/music/community organizing that are part of the high school system. It could easily go downhill if Waste Land became a non-sober party house. We really value the participation of the high school students so it is important that we hold a sober space for these youngins’ and other families. That is why we really do insist that you will be forever haunted if you drink or use drugs at Waste Land. Tell your friends! Thanks for playing along, and thanks for coming down! Visit [wastelandclimateanxiety.com](http://wastelandclimateanxiety.com/) or [instagram.com/wastelandclimateanxiety](https://instagram.com/wastelandclimateanxiety) for more info! This event takes place on W̱SÁNEĆ territory. Please note the house is only accessible via a flight of stairs. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 353395888 | 🏳️🌈 Isle of Tease Burlesque Festival | 2019-11-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-15 | 11:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 17, 2019 | 2019-11-17 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191117T075959Z | Read-only | Modifier 11 | 2019-05-14 6:02 pm | 2019-07-13 5:05 pm | Isle of Tease Burlesque Festival is the first festival of its kind on Vancouver Island! Showcasing the finest local and international talent, Isle of Tease brings its audiences award winning global performers, and local dynamos alike. ITBF celebrates indigenous artists, artists of all sizes and body types, LGBTQ+ artists and many more artists from a wide range of backgrounds. The event includes two nights of electrifying burlesque showcases held at the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria, BC, workshops taught by world renowned burlesque artists and performers, and exclusive community events! Headliner announcements COMING SOON! $40-$60 Tickets and more information: <http://isleoftease.com/> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |
| 500190977 | Judy | 2019-11-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-15 | 8:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:19 pm | The divine Miss Zellweger makes a major comeback, starring as the fragile, pill- and booze-addicted Judy Garland in this poignant, deep-digging biopic. In 1968 we find America’s songbird exhausted, broke and homeless, her only offer a London nightclub contract to fund an LA house that will reunite her with her kids. Trotting busily from a sleepless hotel bed to backstage chaos, and never far from a bottle, it’s a compelling, often dryly witty portrait of a middle-aged icon on the skids. Zellweger carries it off magnificently, her trademark combo of wit and vulnerability fitting Garland as expertly as her silk stage-suits. Zellweger’s singing voice is no longer the breathy coo of Chicago but a smokey, surprisingly powerful instrument that wraps itself around the viewer. When she goes over the rainbow, you’re going with her.—Film Forum UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 510465118 | Speakers Night - Is Vic West an Authentic Neighbourhood? | 2019-11-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-15 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-05 7:43 pm | Join the Victoria West Community Association for a free Speakers night on Neighborhood Authenticity! Snacks and refreshments provided. Many of us believe that keeping a neighbourhood authentic means stopping change and transition. Sometimes this is true, and sometimes it isn’t. Learn more about different ways of having an authentic neighbourhood, including a deeper understanding of this idea, and examples from other places that have made meaningful efforts to keep and restore local authenticity, as well as even trying to build it from scratch. - A Presentation by Laura Tate PhD. | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 514077809 | Babble Bar Language Exchange - 3-year Anniversary Party | 2019-11-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-15 | 11:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-09 4:25 pm | Join us for a special edition of our monthly Babble Bar International Language Exchange! 🌍💬 This month we are celebrating a very exciting occasion: the 3-year anniversary of the first ever Babble Bar! 🙌🎉🎈 Join us on a Friday (instead of our usual Wednesday) for a Babble Birthday party. 😎🤙 As usual, we're pairing our language exchange with an international Snack Potluck! 🌮🥟🍢 You are encouraged to bring a (preferably healthy) snack from your culture, or a culture you love! Fruit is also a great option if you can't decide. 🍓👍 Babble Bar is an international language exchange group in Victoria, BC, Canada. Members of the group (usually) meet on the second Wednesday of each month to practice languages they are learning, brush up on their native language skills, and make friends from around the world. 🌎-🌍-🌏 Instead of (or in addition to) studying grammar from a textbook, come and enjoy real-world conversations with other people either fluent in or learning the same language as you. Any and all languages are welcome! 🙌 This event is 19+, please bring photo ID and a $2 entry fee. Bar includes red & white wine 🍷, beer 🍺, and non-alcoholic drinks as well as free popcorn! 🍿 The language exchange & party will begin at 7pm and end around 11pm, you can arrive and leave whenever you like. **What:** [Babble Bar Language Exchange](https://www.facebook.com/groups/babblebar/) **When:** 7 PM, Friday, Nov 15 **Where:** [Studio Robazzo](https://g.page/studiorobazzo?share) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 495855404 | 📈 Art Incognito 2019 | 2019-11-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-15 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-21 8:29 am | 2019-10-21 8:29 am | Tickets are available for [purchase online](http://www.vancouverislandschoolart.com/artincognito2019.html). Tickets are $35 and that includes a complimentary drink, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, music and the opportunity to buy artwork from [local artists](https://artincognito.wordpress.com/2019/09/23/art-incognito-2012-was-another-success/).  <https://artincognito.wordpress.com/> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 506547861 | Art Battle Victoria | 2019-11-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-15 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 12:05 pm | **Join us for an electric evening of creation and community!** Watch the paint fly before your eyes and the creative process unfold during 3 fast-paced rounds and help vote to determine the Winner! All artwork created will also be available via silent auction. Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at [artbattle.com/artists](http://artbattle.com/artists?fbclid=IwAR0O4xj5KkblZf4cLUSkYw749SJXSgH7ypwE1oYIFypJZ7hper_Ny0SV8AQ)! \*Art Battle Victoria is ALL AGES with a 19+ bar. \*Follow us on Instagram @ArtBattleVictoria! \*Beats by [Rich Nines](https://www.facebook.com/richnines/)! $15-$20 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-battle-victoria-november-15-2019-tickets-77060440853> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 504439516 | Robbery | 2019-11-15 | 7:45 pm | 2019-11-15 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until November 18, 2019 | 2019-11-18 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191118T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 8:50 am | 2019-10-30 8:55 am | When his **criminal father** is diagnosed with dementia, a **young thief** plans a **series of reckless heists** in order to battle the disease and **pay off a dangerous gambling debt**. **VFF 2019 Best First Canadian Feature** **Premiered at Toronto After Dark 2018** 19+ $11.43 Not Rated – $ 2 Membership Required – can be purchased at the door <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/robbery-2/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 507558923 | hapax theatre presents Be Still by Janet Munsil | 2019-11-15 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-15 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday and Saturday until November 24, 2019 | 2019-11-24 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191124T075959Z;BYDAY=FR,SA | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-02 6:18 pm | A fictional play inspired by the multiple-exposure work of Victorian photographer Hannah Maynard. Consumed by grief at the loss of her daughter, Hannah submerges herself in morbid photographic work and the clockwork routines of daily life with her husband. Intrigued by a friend’s Spiritualist leanings, Hannah questions mysterious goings-on in her studio, and wonders if a reunion with her child is possible. Directed by Heather Jarvie Featuring the amazing talents of Melissa Taylor, Rachel Myers, Abby Corpus, Sasha Moriarty-Schieven, Cedric Spry, and Maia Crockett with Design and Stage Management by Chad Laidlaw. 4 performances at the Intrepid Theatre Club 1609 Blanshard Street November 15. 16. 22. 23 @ 8pm / Doors open @ 7:45 Tickets available to purchase at the door @ 7:30 **(cash only)** Note: On Opening Night (November 15) 50% of the house will be held for PAY WHAT YOU CAN tickets. That means that there are 25 tickets that will only be available at the door at 7:30. Whatever your financial situation, whether you can afford a toonie or a twenty, come and celebrate opening night with us! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hapax-theatre-presents-be-still-by-janet-munsil-tickets-54008245115> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 471041463 | Billy Bishop Goes to War | 2019-11-15 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-15 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-26 7:22 pm | World War 1 flying ace Billy Bishop returns to the Roxy for a limited run. Back by popular demand, this 2 person tour de force stars RJ Peters and Gabriel MacDonald. $20-$35 [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289597&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289597&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=)  |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 500190978 | Judy | 2019-11-15 | 9:20 pm | 2019-11-15 | 11:18 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:19 pm | The divine Miss Zellweger makes a major comeback, starring as the fragile, pill- and booze-addicted Judy Garland in this poignant, deep-digging biopic. In 1968 we find America’s songbird exhausted, broke and homeless, her only offer a London nightclub contract to fund an LA house that will reunite her with her kids. Trotting busily from a sleepless hotel bed to backstage chaos, and never far from a bottle, it’s a compelling, often dryly witty portrait of a middle-aged icon on the skids. Zellweger carries it off magnificently, her trademark combo of wit and vulnerability fitting Garland as expertly as her silk stage-suits. Zellweger’s singing voice is no longer the breathy coo of Chicago but a smokey, surprisingly powerful instrument that wraps itself around the viewer. When she goes over the rainbow, you’re going with her.—Film Forum UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 512462737 | Smooth - A Night of RnB & Slow Jams | 2019-11-15 | 11:00 pm | 2019-11-16 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-07 7:39 pm | SMOOTH - A Night of RnB & Slow Jams Hosted by DJ Low & Blaq Nothing but Classic and Current RnB & Slow Jams ALL NIGHT! $7 at the door + Drinks Specials + Baby Makin Music Music from... Aaliyah, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Ginuwine, Frank Ocean, SWV, Jeremih, Miguel, The Weeknd, Khalid, SZA, TLC, 112, Ashanti Official, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Usher, Tinashe |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 519750659 | 🎄📈 Mount St. Mary Hospital's Christmas Market | 2019-11-16 | 9:30 am | 2019-11-16 | 2:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:01 pm | You're invited to Mount St. Mary Hospital’s annual Christmas Market on Saturday, November 16 from 9:30am to 2:30pm. This FREE, fun, and festive community event will feature: \- Over 20 local vendors and artisans selling unique gifts, including woodworking, jewelry, knitting, Christmas wreaths, art, cards, baking, jams and preserves and more; \- White elephant and attic treasures sale, including a jewelry; \- Silent Auction; \- Bake sale; \- Live entertainment; \- Snacks and hot turkey lunch available for a charge. The event will be held at 861 Fairfield Road in Mount St. Mary Hospital’s Village Square. All funds raised at the Christmas Market will guarantee Mount St. Mary residents have specialized equipment and programs required for their health and wellbeing. <https://mountstmary.ca/christmas-market-on-november-16th/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 401422596 | Drop-In: Repair Café | 2019-11-16 | 9:30 am | 2019-11-16 | 12:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-07-14 10:26 am | Have an alarm clock that won’t buzz or pants that need mending? Don’t toss it! Bring it to the Repair Café where you can get help fixing household items. Everyone welcome. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/repair-cafe-5/2019-09-14/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 498323848 | FREE Home Scale Solar Systems | 2019-11-16 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-16 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-23 6:13 pm | **Free workshop at the Compost Education Centre about small home scale solar power installations.** ## About this Event Come and join Mike Geldreich of the company[ Power to the People](https://www.pttp-electric.ca/) to learn about small scale, stand along solar power systems and how the sun can be harvested to create power in your home! Mike will talk about the benefits and drawbacks of grid tied versus stand alone solar systems, all while using the Compost Education Centre's new solar panels (which power the aquaponics water pump!) as a demonstration. Free attendance to this workshop is generously provided by the City Of Victoria through their My Great Neighbourhood Grant. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-home-scale-solar-systems-tickets-78266502215> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ *The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities.* *Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website.* |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 480543387 | Knifewear Victoria Popup | 2019-11-16 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-16 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until November 18, 2019 | 2019-11-18 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191118T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:26 pm | Victoria, we're coming for you! We'll be at the Victoria Public Market at the Hudson from November 16-17, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pop-up will feature new knives to be seen, tested and taken home, in addition to our famous selection of Japanese-made sharpening stones, chef gadgets and other surprises. We won’t be able to do any serious sharpening on-site, but if you bring us your knives we will be more than happy to bring them home with us and ship them back to you when we are all done ($15 shipping plus cost of sharpening). Any chef will tell you that their knives are their most important tool. Knifewear owner, Kevin Kent, draws the comparison, “If cooking is rock 'n' roll, we supply the leather pants of cooking: Japanese kitchen knives.” Meet the motley Knifewear crew of rehabilitated chefs, food network junkies, food lovers and knife nerds here to share wisdom on knife care, sharpening and the artful history of knives manufactured by generations of craftsmen. We look forward to seeing you there! |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 427694678 | 🎄 Handmade Village Craft Market 2019 | 2019-11-16 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-16 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 3:20 pm | The Handmade Village Craft Market is a local makers market featuring 50+ vendors - Held in the gym at North Douglas Church on Saturday November 16th from 10am-4pm. FREE ADMISSION Makers will have items that include: Christmas Crafts, Art, Baked Goods, Jewelry, Candles, Bath & Body Products, Upcycled Items, Pallet/Wooden Art, Kids & Baby Apparel & Accessories, Homewares, Ceramics, Knits and Clothing Designs There will be door prizes to be won and food trucks available Lots of free parking and wheelchair accessible Find us on Instagram @handmadevillagecraftmarket For inquires please email Sarah at handmadevillagecraftmarket@gmail.com |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 506680065 | Aerobics & Mimosas | 2019-11-16 | 11:00 am | 2019-11-16 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 3:03 pm | Need we say more? You know you want to. We kickstarted this for Womxn's Week and we had a blast! Dress up in your best or silliest aerobics outfit and bend and stretch with other kickass humans along to some retro 80's aerobics videos on the bigscreen. The best time you'll ever have drinking mimosas. Lot's of laughs, lots of fitness. Second Saturday of every month, 11am-1pm, entry is $5. Oct 12. Nov 9. Dec 14. More information: <https://www.facebook.com/events/2304042956539519/> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 449697574 | 🎄 Mystic Market Christmas Show | 2019-11-16 | 11:00 am | 2019-11-16 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-09-07 11:04 am | Final show of the year! Hard to believe its another Christmas coming up so fast. This show we are going to pull out all the magic from our hat. From body painting, entertainment, food vendors and [Artisan Kitchen Victoria](https://www.facebook.com/ArtisanKitchenVictoria/) food truck with their enticing smoked meats. Iris Fai will be doing live demonstrations of body painting. But wait there's more! A place where the wellness, psychic and creative entrepreneurs can showcase and sell their work while engaging with the community! Join us as a vendor....simply leave us a $100 deposit to hold your space and pay the remainder by Oct.31st. You can also buddy up with a friend to table share if you like. Makes it more fun and affordable. Sign up today at <https://mysticintuitive.wixsite.com/debrathomlinson/mystic-market-shows> When you sign up your automatically entered to win $50 of Mystic Money to use at a buddies booth (not for entrance fees sorry) Make Magic..with Mystic Market Christmas show. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 507559825 | Affinity Gathering - Ad Hoc Assembly & CAFF | 2019-11-16 | 12:00 pm | 2019-11-16 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-02 6:20 pm | AD HOC Assembly (AHA) in association with Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF) invite Indigenous and culturally diverse artists for a self-centring workshop on equitable engagement. The focus will be on self producing and self advocating within intercultural collaboration. AHA Affinity Gatherings engage with local artists to identify barriers/resources and strengthen their practice through the exchange of knowledge and experience. We welcome settler arts practitioners who identify as members of an equity-seeking cultural community (i.e. Deaf, disabled, Trans, gender non-conforming, etc). AD HOC ASSEMBLY is dedicated to the sustained forward movement of ethno-cultural and socially diverse performance works, processes and traditions. This workshop is free, email Donna-Michelle St. Bernard at AD HOC to register: adhocassembly@gmail.com 10am-4:30pm Bayanihan Community Centre - 1709 Blanshard Street ™ FRINGE and FRINGE FESTIVAL are registered trademarks of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals Intrepid Theatre respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Lekwungen People, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 518184419 | 🎄🎈 Let it Snow! | 2019-11-16 | 12:00 pm | 2019-11-16 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:06 am | Come celebrate the upcoming *Frozen 2* release with activities including: • An ENTIRE theatre of ticket giveaways for a private screening of Frozen 2 on Nov. 23 • Meet & greet and free digital photo with your favourite Snow Sisters • Chilly Crafts • Balloon Art For full details on ticket giveaways [click here](https://tillicumcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Frozen2TicketGiveawayRules.pdf) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 516575616 | Quazar's Arcade One Year Celebration! | 2019-11-16 | 12:00 pm | 2019-11-16 | 11:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 7:30 pm | It's almost **OUR BIRTHDAY!** That means **this Saturday** we're revealing a whole bunch of new games, an expanded arcade space, and having a party featuring two local DJ's and a whole bunch of candy! [@jules\_uno](https://www.instagram.com/jules_uno/) DJingfrom 1pm – 6pm, with [@grossbustermusic](https://www.instagram.com/grossbustermusic/) playing from 7pm-11pm! <https://www.quazarsarcade.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 500190979 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: The Land Before Time | 2019-11-16 | 1:00 pm | 2019-11-16 | 2:08 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until November 18, 2019 | 2019-11-17 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191118T075959Z | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:19 pm | Embark on a journey into an enchanting prehistoric adventure with dinosaur pals Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Ducky and Petrie in this acclaimed animated classic for the entire family. In a long-ago age of rumbling volcanoes and perilous earthquakes, a young Bracheosaurus named Littlefoot suddenly finds himself on his own. Setting out to find the lush feeding grounds of the legendary Great Valley, he meets up with four other young dinosaurs who agree to join his quest. On their daring trek across a landscape filled with excitement and danger, the brave little band encounters hungry predators and daunting challenges as they discover new lessons in life and the importance of teamwork. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 516648336 | Waste Land: A Climate Anxiety Haunted House | 2019-11-16 | 1:00 pm | 2019-11-16 | 11:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 18, 2019 | 2019-11-18 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191118T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 9:38 pm | 2019-11-12 9:41 pm | Thrills, chills, conversations about the climate! Just in time for two weeks late for Halloween! A pre-demolition house turned pop-up experimental art exhibition, all themed around climate anxiety. Over 30 local artists of all kinds! Multimedia exhibitions co-curated by Flux Media Gallery. Live performances co-curated by Regular Occasion. Organized by students in the University of Victoria’s Teacher Education Program in collaboration with students at Esquimalt High School. Curated by Kay Gallivan and Kate Brooks-Heinimann. Presented in collaboration with Aryze Development. We ask that you please respect and follow the “no boozing, no smoking, or be forever haunted” approach we have taken to curate Waste Land. The sober spaces policy is just about the only rule we are asking people to respect, and we are doing it because it is very important to the success of our project. We have been working with the University of Victoria Teacher Education Department and people from across School District 61 to make this something that high school students can participate in. We want to keep making all ages venues for art/music/community organizing that are part of the high school system. It could easily go downhill if Waste Land became a non-sober party house. We really value the participation of the high school students so it is important that we hold a sober space for these youngins’ and other families. That is why we really do insist that you will be forever haunted if you drink or use drugs at Waste Land. Tell your friends! Thanks for playing along, and thanks for coming down! Visit [wastelandclimateanxiety.com](http://wastelandclimateanxiety.com/) or [instagram.com/wastelandclimateanxiety](https://instagram.com/wastelandclimateanxiety) for more info! This event takes place on W̱SÁNEĆ territory. Please note the house is only accessible via a flight of stairs. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 516649336 | Edging Six Pack Rings | 2019-11-16 | 1:00 pm | 2019-11-16 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 9:43 pm | Audie Murray will be sharing a basic beadwork edging technique. Edging is usually used to complete a beaded piece for both technical and aesthetic reasons. We will be edging six pack rings with seed beads, rendering this somewhat invisible object into something visible. Feel free to bring your own six pack rings although all materials will be supplied. Audie Murray is a Métis visual artist that works with various materials including glass beads, repurposed fabrics, found object, and media. Her art practice is process oriented and explores overarching themes of contemporary Indigenous culture, duality and connectivity with the presence of medicine, healing and growth. \--- ABOUT THE SPACE Waste Land is a pre-demolition house turned pop-up experimental art exhibition, all themed around climate anxiety. Over 30 local artists of all kinds! Multimedia exhibitions co-curated by Flux Media Art Gallery. Live performances co-curated by Regular Occasion. All events are by donation. Organized by students in the University of Victoria’s Teacher Education Program in collaboration with students at Esquimalt High School. Curated by Kay Gallivan and Kate Brooks-Heinimann. Presented in collaboration with Aryze Development. Visit [wastelandclimateanxiety.com](http://wastelandclimateanxiety.com/) or [instagram.com/wastelandclimateanxiety](https://instagram.com/wastelandclimateanxiety) for more info! This event takes place on W̱SÁNEĆ territory. Please note that, regrettably, the venue is not wheelchair accessible due to a flight of stairs. There will be no seating provided for the audience at this event. Folks may stand or sit on the floor and are welcome to bring a chair or cushion to sit on |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 420860418 | Matilda | 2019-11-16 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-16 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 10:17 am | 2019-08-07 10:17 am | Four Season's Musical Theatre Society presents Matilda. Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of abusive parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she reads quickly and in creating her own stories. Things are no better at school, where Matilda also must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who believes in Crunchem Hall’s motto: “Bambinatum est Magitum,” or “Children are Maggots.” She finds companionship in her teacher, Miss Honey, though well-intentioned, is shy and fragile. Brave little Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny and in doing so teaches Miss Honey and her classmates an important lesson -- that even though life can be hard, “nobody but me is gonna change my story” so “sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.” Tickets starting at $29.75\* | On sale July 30 *Please note: A few hours prior to the event tickets may only be available through the box office or at the venue.* \*Ticket prices are subject to change. Tickets and more information: <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/matilda-2019-ridge-playhouse> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 471041542 | Billy Bishop Goes to War | 2019-11-16 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-16 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-26 7:23 pm | 2019-09-26 7:23 pm | World War 1 flying ace Billy Bishop returns to the Roxy for a limited run. Back by popular demand, this 2 person tour de force stars RJ Peters and Gabriel MacDonald. $20-$35 [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289597&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289597&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=)  |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 500190980 | Judy | 2019-11-16 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-16 | 4:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:19 pm | The divine Miss Zellweger makes a major comeback, starring as the fragile, pill- and booze-addicted Judy Garland in this poignant, deep-digging biopic. In 1968 we find America’s songbird exhausted, broke and homeless, her only offer a London nightclub contract to fund an LA house that will reunite her with her kids. Trotting busily from a sleepless hotel bed to backstage chaos, and never far from a bottle, it’s a compelling, often dryly witty portrait of a middle-aged icon on the skids. Zellweger carries it off magnificently, her trademark combo of wit and vulnerability fitting Garland as expertly as her silk stage-suits. Zellweger’s singing voice is no longer the breathy coo of Chicago but a smokey, surprisingly powerful instrument that wraps itself around the viewer. When she goes over the rainbow, you’re going with her.—Film Forum UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 504444628 | Robbery | 2019-11-16 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-16 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 8:55 am | When his **criminal father** is diagnosed with dementia, a **young thief** plans a **series of reckless heists** in order to battle the disease and **pay off a dangerous gambling debt**. **VFF 2019 Best First Canadian Feature** **Premiered at Toronto After Dark 2018** 19+ $11.43 Not Rated – $ 2 Membership Required – can be purchased at the door <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/robbery-2/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 486711172 | 📈 Sip + Shop (after hours Ladies Night) | 2019-11-16 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-16 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 3:48 pm | **Join us for an exclusive after hours shopping night! The perfect local evening to enjoy with friends and family while you sip + shop** Enjoy makeovers, mini manicures, skin consultations, the latest fashions and accessories, entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and bubbly. The first 100 guests that arrive will receive an exclusive gift. The Saanich Firefighters will be raising money for The Saanich Firefighters Charitable Foundation! Try your hand at Blackjack and WIN some prizes. All ticket and silent auction proceeds benefit The Victoria Women's Transition House Society. **$20** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sip-shop-after-hours-ladies-night-tickets-72316222769>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 516641248 | Balkan Bash! | 2019-11-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-16 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 9:26 pm | Come dance with us as we celebrate the beauty of Balkan music and movement! 💃 Admission $10 | Performers $5 Finger food & traditional costumes encouraged! Performers: contact blue.balkans@gmail.com |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190981 | Judy | 2019-11-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-16 | 8:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:19 pm | The divine Miss Zellweger makes a major comeback, starring as the fragile, pill- and booze-addicted Judy Garland in this poignant, deep-digging biopic. In 1968 we find America’s songbird exhausted, broke and homeless, her only offer a London nightclub contract to fund an LA house that will reunite her with her kids. Trotting busily from a sleepless hotel bed to backstage chaos, and never far from a bottle, it’s a compelling, often dryly witty portrait of a middle-aged icon on the skids. Zellweger carries it off magnificently, her trademark combo of wit and vulnerability fitting Garland as expertly as her silk stage-suits. Zellweger’s singing voice is no longer the breathy coo of Chicago but a smokey, surprisingly powerful instrument that wraps itself around the viewer. When she goes over the rainbow, you’re going with her.—Film Forum UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 425652933 | 📈 Comedy Night in Canada | 2019-11-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-16 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 8:02 am | Comedy Night in Canada Hosted by Rick Mercer November 16th 2019 7pm & 9.30pm All Tickets $63.80 <https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2824.html> Due to overwhelming demand - 2nd show added at 9.30pm. Just For Laughs announces the return of the Just For Laughs Comedy Tour! The 18th edition, titled Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada, will be hosted by Canadian comedy superstar Rick Mercer and will feature a stellar line-up of some of Canada’s brightest talents. Following the 15th and final season of the incredibly popular Rick Mercer Report, Rick Mercer is hitting the road with some of the best comedians Canada has to offer! Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada will see Rick Mercer, along with 2018 Juno Award winner for comedy album of the year Ivan Decker, Gemini award winning comedian Debra DiGiovanni and host of CBC and Sirius XM’s Laugh Out Loud the hilarious Ali Hassan, perform in prestigious theatres from coast-to-coast including The Farquhar at UVic November 16th 2019. Just For Laughs is proud to be associated with Movember Canada. One dollar, less applicable taxes, from every ticket sold to Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada will be donated to Movember Canada to support men’s health. Note: no charitable tax receipt will be issued to ticket purchaser for the one dollar/ticket donation. To make an additional contribution or learn more about Movember Canada please visit: https://moteam.co/JFLComedyNightInCanada Parking on Campus information: [www.uvic.ca/security/parking/rates/](http://www.uvic.ca/security/parking/rates/) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 510455810 | Wampum / ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᏕᎫᏗ Performance by Elisa Harkins with Hanako Hoshimi-Caines and Zoë Poluch | 2019-11-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-16 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-05 7:26 pm | 2019-11-05 7:28 pm | Join us for Wampum / ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᏕᎫᏗ, an ongoing project (2017 – present) where artist Elisa Harkins sings in a combination of Cherokee, English and Muscogee Creek to electronic dance music, some of which is inspired by of sheet music of Indigenous music notated by Daniel Chazanoff during the 20th century. As an act of Indigenous Futurism, this performance combines disco and Indigenous language in an effort to alter the fate of these endangered languages through active use, preservation on pressed vinyl and radio play. This iteration of Wampum / ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᏕᎫᏗ will include dancers Hanako Hoshimi-Caines and Zoë Poluch. Harkins is a Native American (Cherokee/Muscogee) artist and composer originally hailing from Miami, Oklahoma. Her work is concerned with translation, language preservation, and Indigenous musicology. Harkins is currently a mentor at the School of the Art Institute Chicago, she is a Tulsa Artist Fellow, and she is an enrolled member of the Muscogee (Creek) tribe. She is also a feature artist in AGGV’s current exhibition [Tender Works](https://aggv.ca/exhibits/current/tender-works/) which runs through until February 23. Hanako Hoshimi-Caines is a dancer and choreographer based in Montréal. She is engaged with dance, performance making and philosophy as a way to see, feel and love better. Zoë Poluch, originally from Canada, based now in Stockholm, Sweden, moves through different institutions and independent groupings dedicated to dancing and thinking choreography together. Doors open at 6:30pm | Open to the public. This project is a collaboration with Open Space Artist-Run Centre. *Image credit for above images: Elisa Harkins, Wampum / ᎠᏕᎳ ᏗᏕᎫᏗ Performance 2019, courtesy of the artist. Photos by Ian Byers-Gamber.* |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 513035080 | Once Were Brothers | 2019-11-16 | 7:45 pm | 2019-11-16 | 9:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 9:51 am | 2019-11-13 8:40 am | The story of **The Band** as seen through the eyes of lead singer **Robbie Robertson**, from their early start as **Bob Dylan’s backup band**, to their legacy as a **founding member of Americana music**. **Executive Producer Martin Scorsese. Premiered at TIFF 2019.** “An engaging if well-travelled musical journey.” **Michael Rechtshaffen, *Hollywood Reporter*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/once-were-brothers/> [](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/) Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500190982 | Judy | 2019-11-16 | 9:20 pm | 2019-11-16 | 11:18 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:19 pm | The divine Miss Zellweger makes a major comeback, starring as the fragile, pill- and booze-addicted Judy Garland in this poignant, deep-digging biopic. In 1968 we find America’s songbird exhausted, broke and homeless, her only offer a London nightclub contract to fund an LA house that will reunite her with her kids. Trotting busily from a sleepless hotel bed to backstage chaos, and never far from a bottle, it’s a compelling, often dryly witty portrait of a middle-aged icon on the skids. Zellweger carries it off magnificently, her trademark combo of wit and vulnerability fitting Garland as expertly as her silk stage-suits. Zellweger’s singing voice is no longer the breathy coo of Chicago but a smokey, surprisingly powerful instrument that wraps itself around the viewer. When she goes over the rainbow, you’re going with her.—Film Forum UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 425652910 | 📈 Comedy Night in Canada | 2019-11-16 | 9:30 pm | 2019-11-16 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 8:01 am | 2019-08-13 8:02 am | Comedy Night in Canada Hosted by Rick Mercer November 16th 2019 7pm & 9.30pm All Tickets $63.80 <https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2824.html> Due to overwhelming demand - 2nd show added at 9.30pm. Just For Laughs announces the return of the Just For Laughs Comedy Tour! The 18th edition, titled Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada, will be hosted by Canadian comedy superstar Rick Mercer and will feature a stellar line-up of some of Canada’s brightest talents. Following the 15th and final season of the incredibly popular Rick Mercer Report, Rick Mercer is hitting the road with some of the best comedians Canada has to offer! Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada will see Rick Mercer, along with 2018 Juno Award winner for comedy album of the year Ivan Decker, Gemini award winning comedian Debra DiGiovanni and host of CBC and Sirius XM’s Laugh Out Loud the hilarious Ali Hassan, perform in prestigious theatres from coast-to-coast including The Farquhar at UVic November 16th 2019. Just For Laughs is proud to be associated with Movember Canada. One dollar, less applicable taxes, from every ticket sold to Just For Laughs Comedy Night in Canada will be donated to Movember Canada to support men’s health. Note: no charitable tax receipt will be issued to ticket purchaser for the one dollar/ticket donation. To make an additional contribution or learn more about Movember Canada please visit: https://moteam.co/JFLComedyNightInCanada Parking on Campus information: [www.uvic.ca/security/parking/rates/](http://www.uvic.ca/security/parking/rates/) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 510986270 | 🎄🚜 Esquimalt Christmas Market | 2019-11-17 | 11:00 am | 2019-11-17 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-06 8:27 am | 2019-11-14 10:58 am | **** **Special Guests:** Professional photos by Deborah Price Photography and SANTA from 2:30-5pm!! Find Santa in the Fernhill Room, off the main atrium. **Music: TBA** ## **Vendors** Check the [Market Map](http://esquimaltmarket.com/christmasmarketmap) for a full vendor list, locations and [Vendor Profiles](http://esquimaltmarket.com/vendor-profiles/) page for info and photos of each vendor. Please note: vendor lineup and map may be subject to changes. Please check back here for an updated list! **Further Info:** **Parking** is available in the area but if at all possible, please walk, bus or cycle to the Market so more Market lovers can enjoy! EFM are striving towards being a waste-free market and so please help by bringing reusable bags and containers where possible. Also, we have a donation bin for food from home or food you bought at the Market that goes to the Esquimalt Neighbourhood House. Bring an item for the donation hamper (all non-perishable and perishable foods, non-foods welcome!) that EFM will deliver. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 482461806 | Fireside Music Chat 2 - with Lloyd Arntzen | 2019-11-17 | 1:00 pm | 2019-11-17 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 3:34 pm | 2019-10-07 3:34 pm | Lloyd is back with more Secrets of Jazz! By popular request, Lloyd has graciously agreed to take us through jazz as only he can. Expect different songs, stories, and tales - if you were at the first one, it won't be the same. If you missed the first Fireside Music Chat, don't let this one pass you by! As before, ticketholders will be emailed the location a few days prior to the event. Tickets on sale on October 17, 2019! <https://swingtix.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 471041572 | Billy Bishop Goes to War | 2019-11-17 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-17 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-26 7:23 pm | World War 1 flying ace Billy Bishop returns to the Roxy for a limited run. Back by popular demand, this 2 person tour de force stars RJ Peters and Gabriel MacDonald. $20-$35 [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289597&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289597&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=)  |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 513022133 | 🛐 Spirituality, Justice and Indigenous Peoples | 2019-11-17 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-17 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 9:32 am | The Annual General Meeting of the Victoria Multifaith Society will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday 17 November, at the Interfaith Chapel of the University of Victoria. Our keynote speaker will be Dr. John Borrows, the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law at the University of Victoria Law School, and VMS board member. He will be speaking on *“Spirituality, Justice and Indigenous Peoples”*. There will be discussion and refreshments following the talk. A review of the year’s activities and discussion of future activities will take place during the 2nd half of the meeting from 3:15 to 4 pm. Membership in VMS is $10 for those who wish to support our activities. The AGM is open to all and free of charge. ***“Spirituality, Justice and Indigenous Peoples”*** Indigenous spiritualities are diverse, dynamic, and innovative. They are increasingly at the heart of Canadian debates about justice, reconciliation, and identity. They appear in discussions about residential schools and overrepresentation in child welfare and prison systems. Indigenous spiritualities animate discussions about land claims, treaties, natural resource and environmental policies, as well as movements such as Idle No More and calls to take action related to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Children. This talk will discuss how Indigenous spiritualities form an important part of our lives and landscape in Canada. John Borrows B.A., M.A., J.D., LL.M. (Toronto), Ph.D. (Osgoode Hall Law School), LL.D. (Hons., Dalhousie, Queen’s, York & Law Society of Ontario), D.H.L. (Hons., Toronto), F.R.S.C., is the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Law at the University of Victoria Law School in British Columbia. He is the 2017 Killam Prize winner in Social Sciences and the 2019 Molson Prize Winner. John is Anishinaabe/Ojibway and a member of the Chippewa of the Nawash First Nation in Ontario, Canada. <https://victoriamultifaith.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 500190984 | Judy | 2019-11-17 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-17 | 4:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:19 pm | The divine Miss Zellweger makes a major comeback, starring as the fragile, pill- and booze-addicted Judy Garland in this poignant, deep-digging biopic. In 1968 we find America’s songbird exhausted, broke and homeless, her only offer a London nightclub contract to fund an LA house that will reunite her with her kids. Trotting busily from a sleepless hotel bed to backstage chaos, and never far from a bottle, it’s a compelling, often dryly witty portrait of a middle-aged icon on the skids. Zellweger carries it off magnificently, her trademark combo of wit and vulnerability fitting Garland as expertly as her silk stage-suits. Zellweger’s singing voice is no longer the breathy coo of Chicago but a smokey, surprisingly powerful instrument that wraps itself around the viewer. When she goes over the rainbow, you’re going with her.—Film Forum UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 516650008 | Hip Hop and Healing Workshop | 2019-11-17 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-17 | 4:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 9:44 pm | Join rapper Nostic for an art therapy based workshop combining meditation, mindfulness, and the art of freestyle. Learn how hip hop can help us recognize thought patterns and find awareness. NOSTIC grew up in a neighbourhood full of people from around the world, where Hip-hop was thick and everyday people would cypher and breakdance. Growing up in this environment Nostic started beatboxing at the age of 9, as a Rahzel impersonator showing is friends, and being the human beatbox for local emcees, he quickly found his own style and got known for his craft in his city. Around the age of 12 Nostic started writing rhymes and free styling and began recording at the age 14. He released his first mix tape in high school, where he met Felicia Andalong & Max Dishaw, where they formed a group called Divine Element. Performing with Divine Element, and releasing 2 albums with them, the group split up when Max moved to London England to become a sound engineer, during this time Nostic became close friends with Eric Norbert AKA Dia. Nostic pursued his solo career, touring around BC Canada, eastern Europe and doing some shows in Lima Peru, laying low on recording and spending most of his time doing shows, and helping teach a english class based on Hip-hop at Reynolds Secondary for 4 years, along side doing workshops at a Juvenile prison. Nostic currently makes Music & performs with Dia & his 15 piece band The Leg Up Program which is a Hip-Hop, funk, Motown, Soul, Ska, Reggae collective, and does workshops with the mentally ill & in community centres. <https://www.wastelandclimateanxiety.com/events/hip-hop-and-healing-workshop> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 506771720 | 🛐 Emanu-El Pub Night | 2019-11-17 | 4:00 pm | 2019-11-17 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 5:31 pm | We've booked a room at the **Fernwood Inn Pub** for a fun evening together! Come schmooze, have a nosh and a brew. We will have time to mingle until 5:30, then music bingo from 5:30-7:30. Try your luck at winning a prize! $20 will cover the cost of admission, your first beverage, and your music bingo cards. If you wish to purchase dinner, the full Fernwood Inn menu will be available. As there is limited seating for this event, please RSVP to <membership@congregationemanuel.ca> by **Tuesday, November 12** to reserve a seat. Payments can be made to the office or in cash at the event. This is intended primarily as an adult-oriented event but children are allowed in the venue. Due to the limited seating, if you wish to bring children to this event please contact [Lindsey](mailto:membership@congregationemanuel.ca) (membership chair) as soon as possible to secure seating for you and your family. We want to make sure everyone who wishes to come to this event is able to do so! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 516651431 | Words as Action - Spoken Word Workshop with Jeremy Loveday | 2019-11-17 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-17 | 6:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 9:45 pm | Spoken word and storytelling can be powerful tools for personal, social and political change. In this workshop we will explore using spoken word as a tool to reflect and process climate anxiety and motivate meaningful climate action. Please be ready to write and share as much as you're comfortable. Jeremy Loveday is a 3X Victoria Poetry Slam Champion and was twice voted Victoria's "Favourite Spoken Word Artist" by readers of Monday Magazine. Jeremy speaks powerfully and without pretense on social and environmental justice issues. His work has been featured on Huffington Post, CBC, Upworthy, and in Claudia; one of Brazil`s largest magazines. His videopoem Masks Off - A Challenge to Men has been viewed a million times, been translated into 6 languages and has been utilized in classrooms and by advocacy campaigns around the world. Jeremy is the Founder and Director of Victorious Voices youth spoken word festival and a creator of the Victoria Youth Poet Laureate program, the first of its kind in Canada. Jeremy was elected to Victoria City Council in 2014 and again in 2018, where he fights to make Victoria more affordable, sustainable, and vibrant. <https://www.wastelandclimateanxiety.com/events/words-as-action-spoken-word-workshop-with-jeremy-loveday> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 500190985 | Judy | 2019-11-17 | 5:20 pm | 2019-11-17 | 7:18 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:19 pm | The divine Miss Zellweger makes a major comeback, starring as the fragile, pill- and booze-addicted Judy Garland in this poignant, deep-digging biopic. In 1968 we find America’s songbird exhausted, broke and homeless, her only offer a London nightclub contract to fund an LA house that will reunite her with her kids. Trotting busily from a sleepless hotel bed to backstage chaos, and never far from a bottle, it’s a compelling, often dryly witty portrait of a middle-aged icon on the skids. Zellweger carries it off magnificently, her trademark combo of wit and vulnerability fitting Garland as expertly as her silk stage-suits. Zellweger’s singing voice is no longer the breathy coo of Chicago but a smokey, surprisingly powerful instrument that wraps itself around the viewer. When she goes over the rainbow, you’re going with her.—Film Forum UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 513033942 | Gift | 2019-11-17 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-17 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until November 18, 2019 | 2019-11-18 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191118T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 9:49 am | 2019-11-13 8:38 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE A tribute to the people who share their artistic talents outside of our present global economy. Based on the beloved classic *The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World* by Lewis Hyde. Part of the official selection for Festival International des Films sur l’Art. Nominated for the Director’s Guild of Canada — Allan King Award for Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking 2018. 19+ $11.43 <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 515645595 | From The Ground Up: The 1st Annual Tree Planting Film Festival | 2019-11-17 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-18 | 1:00 am | Cinema / Viewing Party|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-11 10:45 pm | 2019-11-11 10:45 pm | Film, music, comedy and dance! Come celebrate the art of planting trees, our industry, forestry innovation, and the act of capturing carbon! We will be showing a variety of raw originals and classic planting films, existing shorts, and yet to be seen documentary trailers that all provide insight into the honour of planting trees, sustainable forestry innovations and the act of capturing carbon[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/76176055633?fbclid=IwAR0l1iutBNghpWMucIxotDlH_GcuQ-gNBlDcH207hD3vFfug5dISrRIUxp4) Victoria: Sunday, November 17 at the Victoria Event Centre (Doors open at 6, programming starts at 7)……………..Tickets: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-the-ground-up-the-1st-annual-tree-planting-film-festival-victoria-tickets-76483713847](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-the-ground-up-the-1st-annual-tree-planting-film-festival-victoria-tickets-76483713847?fbclid=IwAR03dp6BqxUIYqz8E9KGkhXlaZ4o1mnyAvx23B4N8WRBNZ36B-H_IwPsVKw) Who’s invited?: You! Open to the public, so bring anyone you think might be interested! What’s happening?: Well, films obviously. And comedy from Josh Lichti, live music from the Western Family String Band, a few words from Jordan Tesluk and a DJ/dancing to finish the evening! How much?: Tickets are 10$, available from Eventbrite. Tickets are first come, first served with limited space. <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/event/from-the-ground-up-the-1st-annual-tree-planting-film-festival/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 449675199 | 🍺📈 Shoes, Blues & Brews | 2019-11-17 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-17 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:40 am |  Come enjoy a fabulous footwear fashion show, Phillips beer tastings, a silent auction, shoe contests, and live music to support RJV! Our shoe sponsors include Fluevog, DSW, Baggins, and Heart & Sole. Food and drinks provided by Phillips Brewing and Malting Co., Toque Catering, and The Collective Wine Bar and Kitchen. Silent auction prizes include tickets to The Victoria Symphony and giftcards to The Drake Eatery. Many more to come! We have limited tickets at an early bird price of $35, so get them before they go! Schedule of events to come. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/shoes-blues-brews-tickets-64819391545> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 516648926 | Stories from the WASTELAND: Spoken word for the Anthropocene | 2019-11-17 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-17 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 9:41 pm | An evening of haunting spoken word, poetry and song in the WASTELAND. The evening will feature performances exploring climate anxiety/grief and hope in the late Anthropocene, hosted by Marie Specht | By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 500190986 | Judy | 2019-11-17 | 7:45 pm | 2019-11-17 | 9:43 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:19 pm | The divine Miss Zellweger makes a major comeback, starring as the fragile, pill- and booze-addicted Judy Garland in this poignant, deep-digging biopic. In 1968 we find America’s songbird exhausted, broke and homeless, her only offer a London nightclub contract to fund an LA house that will reunite her with her kids. Trotting busily from a sleepless hotel bed to backstage chaos, and never far from a bottle, it’s a compelling, often dryly witty portrait of a middle-aged icon on the skids. Zellweger carries it off magnificently, her trademark combo of wit and vulnerability fitting Garland as expertly as her silk stage-suits. Zellweger’s singing voice is no longer the breathy coo of Chicago but a smokey, surprisingly powerful instrument that wraps itself around the viewer. When she goes over the rainbow, you’re going with her.—Film Forum UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 504930679 | Drop-In Choir Night: All Together Now Sings The Traveling Wilburys' Handle With Care | 2019-11-18 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-18 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 7:52 pm | 2019-10-30 7:53 pm | For our November session, we will sing The Traveling Wilbury's feel-good anthem Handle With Care! All Together Now is a drop-in choir night with Marc Jenkins, director of Victoria's The Choir and The Chorus. NO experience necessary, NO music reading required, all are welcome. Marc will teach the song in harmony - by the end of the night, magic happens! We'll even record it for posterity. Listen to the original here before you come: <https://youtu.be/1o4s1KVJaVA> Tickets at door $10 Doors @ 5:30pm Singing @ 7:30pm ALL AGES <http://hermannsjazz.com/show/498094/view> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 517134470 | Once Were Brothers | 2019-11-18 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-18 | 7:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-13 8:43 am | The story of **The Band** as seen through the eyes of lead singer **Robbie Robertson**, from their early start as **Bob Dylan’s backup band**, to their legacy as a **founding member of Americana music**. **Executive Producer Martin Scorsese. Premiered at TIFF 2019.** “An engaging if well-travelled musical journey.” **Michael Rechtshaffen, *Hollywood Reporter*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/once-were-brothers/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 392586104 | Packing for your first overnight hiking trip | 2019-11-18 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-18 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 2:17 pm | Going from day hikes to an overnight hiking trip can feel like a big leap – until you take this clinic. This session teaches you what gear you need and how to pack like a pro for a successful night under the stars in the backcountry. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - The 10 essentials - How to choose the right footwear - What to wear and clothing layer systems - Options for cooking systems - Gear and tips for sleeping outside - How to choose (and pack) a backpack ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/node/256016> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 479468509 | Victoria Reconciliation Dialogue #2 - The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) and the City |
2019-11-18 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-18 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 11:05 am | **A six-part series of conversations that will enable the community to explore together what Reconciliation could look like.** ##  **Victoria Reconciliation Dialogues:** **\#2: The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) and the City** Monday, November 18, 2019 at 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. approx. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Victoria City Hall Guided by: Brianna Dick and Mayor Lisa Helps This conversation will provide an overview of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, known as UNDRIP, and will engage participants in reflecting on the UNDRIP as it relates to their own work and everyday lives, as well as to the work of the City in Reconciliation with the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations and urban Indigenous Peoples. Guided by members of Lekwungen Nations and the City Family, Mayor Lisa Helps, members of City Council and special guests, the conversations will seek to build the community’s knowledge and understanding of Reconciliation – what it is, why it is needed, and why community conversations about Reconciliation are important. The Dialogues will provide opportunities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to come together to share their ideas and stories, and explore how we as a community can make the culture, history and modern reality of local Indigenous Peoples become present and apparent throughout the city, and understood and valued in people’s everyday lives. Note: The end time will depend on the length of the conversation. Registration: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vic-reconciliation-dialogue-2-un-declaration-of-rights-of-indigenous-people-tickets-73046862131> [www.victoria.ca/ReconciliationDialogues](http://www.victoria.ca/ReconciliationDialogues) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 479437081 | 📈📚 Giller Light Bash | 2019-11-18 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-18 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 10:20 am |  Celebrate the second annual Giller Light Bash at Victoria's glamorous **[Fairmont Empress](https://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/?cmpid=google_emp_search-branded-canada_branded-e-revsh&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7fyJg7z-3AIVybjACh3FkgplEAAYASAAEgIYNvD_BwE)** on the harbourfront. It promises to be a night you won't soon forget! Members of the community gather to celebrate the best in Canadian fiction, support Frontier College, Canada’s original literacy organization, and watch the live awards broadcast of the Scotiabank Giller Prize from the Empress’s exquisite Crystal Ballroom. Hosted by Margo Goodhand, and featuring special "book champions": **Carol Bellringer**, Auditor General of British Columbia **Ian Ferguson**, author, director **Jack Knox**, author, Victoria Times-Colonist columnist **Mark Mawhinney**, financial advisor, Odlum Brown Limited **Maureen Sawa**, CEO of Greater Victoria Public Library $100 per person <https://frontiercollege.akaraisin.com/ui/Victoria2019/tickets> Please be advised that this is a seated dinner event (tables of 10). [](https://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/) Thank you to our sponsor **[Fairmont Empress](https://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/)** |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 501107219 | Movie Monday: Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love | 2019-11-18 | 6:15 pm | 2019-11-18 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:48 pm | This wonderful documentary starts on the Greek island of Hydra in 1960, where Leonard Cohen, then a struggling and unknown fiction writer, and Marianne Ihlen, a single mother with a young son, became part of community of expat artists, writers and musicians. Never-before-seen footage shot by Broomfield, a filmmaker and once-lover of Marianne, and legendary documentarian D.A. Pennebaker make for a unique portrait of an idyllic 1960's bohemia. It was a time that left a lasting imprint on both Marianne and Leonard, whose friendship would last another fifty years before their deaths in 2016. Some perplexing insights into lives of romantic artists like Cohen Sr. [trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB6nIzPf9r8) \-- Victoria's long running weekly film series of eclectic and thoughtful films, often with special presentations and discussions. Free admission, donations always welcome First come, first served. To ensure a seat join us by 6:15. More information: <https://www.moviemonday.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 500190987 | Gundermann w/ Introduction by Dr. Peter Golz | 2019-11-18 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-18 | 8:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:19 pm | Sponsored by the Department of Germanic and Slavic Studies and the German Consulate General of Vancouver, Free Admission and introduction by Dr. Peter Golz. Andreas Dresen’s Gundermann was nominated in ten categories at last year’s German Film Awards and won six of them. Gundermann shows the many sides of the captivating poet, rock star, and excavator operator Gerhard Gundermann. “He wants to be a good worker, a great husband, a caring father, an artist, a clown, a politician - he is everything at the same time. Gerhard Gundermann is hero and anti-hero, a constant contradiction, a glittering figure typical of the former East-Germany - and again not. People like him are everywhere. And they offend everywhere.” More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 499957330 | Play Club: Bang Bang / Fado | 2019-11-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-18 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 11:27 am | 2019-10-25 11:28 am | *Preliminary meeting on Monday, October 28, 7–8:30 pm at Congregation Emanu-El* — Art, like the Torah, is meant to be interpreted. Come use your interpretive skills in conversation about plays and their meaning. Instead of asking whether we like or dislike a play, we will investigate how meaning is constructed, and ask questions about the play’s intentions and resonance. Facilitated by **Rachel Ditor**, there will be a preliminary meeting on **Monday, October 28, 7–8:30 pm at the synagogue** to go over scheduling, tickets, and the approach we’ll take in conversation. Plays and Discussion Dates: - ***Bang Bang*** by Kat Sandler, The Belfry Theatre, October 29—November 24, 2019 - ***Fado*** by Elaine Avila, Puente Theatre at The Metro, November 14—16 Group discussion about both plays: Monday, November 18, 7—9 pm - ***Oh My God*** by Anat Gov, Bema Production/Congregation Emanu-El, opens January 16, 2020 - ***Revisor*** by Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young, Kidd Pivot/Royal Theatre, February 7 & 8 at 7:30 pm Group discussion about both plays: Monday, February 10 , 7—9 pm Preregister for this program by emailing [Rachel Ditor](mailto:rachelditor@gmail.com). <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/play-club/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 517132996 | Downton Abbey | 2019-11-18 | 7:45 pm | 2019-11-18 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until November 22, 2019 | 2019-11-22 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191122T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-13 8:40 am | 2019-11-13 8:45 am | The **aristocratic Crawley famil**y, their loyal servants, and their magisterial estate will receive a **royal visit** from the **King and Queen of England**, setting in motion a wave of **scandal** that could **collapse Downton’s future**. “Newbies will still be able to enjoy the lighthearted fare however, those familiar with the series created by Julian Fellowes will benefit the most. A real treat for fans.” **Joe Friar, *The Victoria Advocate*** “Every element you expect to see, you see. The movie knows what it is and is on top of its game. Everything is just so.” **Matt Zoller Seitz, *RogerEbert.com*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/once-were-brothers/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/downton-abbey/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 486707511 | 📈🎄 2019 Hope in the City Luncheon | 2019-11-19 | 11:30 am | 2019-11-19 | 1:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 3:41 pm | **The Salvation Army's second Annual Hope in the City Luncheon brings together the community to celebrate the impact of local philanthropy.** The second annual **Hope in the City Luncheon** is fast becoming a **special Christmas tradition** in our community. This event brings together thought leaders from the business community, as well as local celebrities, politicians and philanthropists. The **Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia**, is the featured guest speaker. The Luncheon is an opportunity to come together, ring in the holiday season and recognize and **celebrate the importance and impact of giving back in our local community.** **On November 19th, please help us make a real difference in the lives of British Columbians.** **$75** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2019-hope-in-the-city-luncheon-victoria-tickets-74207842655>** **Frequently Asked Questions** **Tickets:** Don't forget to keep your ticket handy, either in the Eventbrite app on your mobile phone, or print it out and bring it with you. **Parking:** paid underground parking is available at the Victoria Conference Centre OR at City parkades (first hour free) OR on the street for an hourly rate. **Mobility concerns:** the Victoria Conference Centre is wheel-chair accessible and there is an elevator from their underground parkade to the second-floor event space (Carson Hall). **Dietary concerns:** please contact Susanne Reul-Zastre (Tel: 250-386-3366, ext. 1) or email susanne\_reul-zastre@can.salvationarmy.org at your convenience. |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 523431038 | Rewarding Change | 2019-11-19 | 1:45 pm | 2019-11-19 | 2:45 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 9:17 pm | Weekly meetings at the Cool Aid Downtown Community Centre to meet with other people who are looking to cut down or quit their stimulant use (crystal meth, crack, cocaine, amphetamine etc). Win prizes, connect with others, get healthy. TO JOIN REWARDING CHANGE: 1.SHOW UP AT THE COOL AID DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE AT 1:45 PM ON TUESDAYS AT 755 PANDORA AVENUE 2.ASK YOUR COUNSELOR OR DOCTOR TO REFER YOU 3\. GIVE US A CALL AT (250) 385-1466 |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 504925826 | Cafe Scientifique - Olav Krigolson: Using Mobile Neuroscience Technology to Improve Brain Health and Performance | 2019-11-19 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-19 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 7:48 pm | Join us to hear **Dr. Olav Krigolson** from the department of Exercise Science and Physical Health discuss **Using Mobile Neuroscience Technology to Improve Brain Health and Performance** Doors open at 5:00 and the talk will start at 6:00 pm. Menu items available for purchase. Parking is free after 5pm in the parkade beside Hermann's. Seating is limited so please try to arrive prior to 6:00 to get a good seat. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cafe-scientifique-mobile-neuroscience-technology-to-improve-brain-health-tickets-75912094117> **What is a Café Scientifique?** University research has a funny habit of being hard to reach if you don't work at a university, yet research itself in all of its many forms is one of those great universal passions that appeals to and connects us all. UVic's Café Scientifique/Historique programs bridge the research-to-public gap. Hosted by a number of units across campus, these evening cafés provide insight into topics of popular interest that appeal to the lover of knowledge in all of us. They are also a fantastic opportunity to meet local researchers and discuss some of the most interesting and sometimes contentious research underway in Canada. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 517135028 | Downton Abbey | 2019-11-19 | 5:15 pm | 2019-11-19 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-13 8:44 am | The **aristocratic Crawley famil**y, their loyal servants, and their magisterial estate will receive a **royal visit** from the **King and Queen of England**, setting in motion a wave of **scandal** that could **collapse Downton’s future**. “Newbies will still be able to enjoy the lighthearted fare however, those familiar with the series created by Julian Fellowes will benefit the most. A real treat for fans.” **Joe Friar, *The Victoria Advocate*** “Every element you expect to see, you see. The movie knows what it is and is on top of its game. Everything is just so.” **Matt Zoller Seitz, *RogerEbert.com*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/once-were-brothers/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/downton-abbey/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 514600845 | 📈 Another Brick in Nepal 3rd Annual Silent Auction and Fundraiser | 2019-11-19 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-19 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-10 6:59 pm | **Another Brick in Nepal‘s annual silent auction and fundraiser to raise money for the completion of our 3rd school and future projects.** We will be hosting this event for the third year at the beautiful Glo Restaurant + Lounge in Victoria. There will be a drink and appetizers included along with entry into the 50/50 and Nepali door prize draws. We have an array of donated items up for auction from wonderful local businesses. These include accommodation, services, and goods (you can find details of many of the items on our Facebook page). We will also be showing a video progress update on the completion of our most recent project and work we are continuing to do in Nepal. Nepali merchandise will be available for purchase, as well as ABIN branded gear. We successfully raised just over $20,000 last year and hope to beat that this year with your help! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/another-brick-in-nepal-3rd-annual-silent-auction-and-fundraiser-tickets-76775033191> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 400757214 | Savoury Stories - 2019 Good Food Summit Launch | 2019-11-19 | 6:45 pm | 2019-11-19 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-13 11:13 am | Join us for an evening of tasty tales. A Good Food Summit appetizer event! Learn about the collaborative work of the Good Food Network and get inspired by the stories of local Good Food advocates. This event is part of a larger annual event called the Good Food Summit. The Good Food Summit emphasizes cross sector collaboration, networking, skill building, and highlights the Good Food work happening in the Capital Region. This event draws educators, farmers, students, health professionals, and more. Learn more: <http://www.crfair.ca/goodfoodsummit> Doors open at 6:45pm Livestream starts at 7:15pm Tickets: Free ([Register here](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/savoury-stories-2019-good-food-summit-launch-tickets-64628874704)) Read about last years event: <https://bit.ly/2FM0ghM> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ TWO WAYS TO JOIN US! HOSTED LIVE AT SUNSET LABS!: In Victoria and want to join us in person? The live event will be held at Sunset Labs: 400 Herald Street, Victoria (behind Value Village): in person registration details coming soon! ALSO AVAILABLE VIA LIVESTREAM!: Can't join us in person? We'll be hosting a digital ticket of this event via Stream of Consciousness. Tickets & details are here!: https://streamofconsciousness.ca/event/2020-vision-crfair/ |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 500190988 | Cléo From 5 to 7 | 2019-11-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-19 | 8:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:19 pm | Sponsored by UVIC French Club New Digital Restoration! With her first feature, “La Pointe Courte,” Agnès Varda was far ahead of the French New Wave\\; with her second, “Cleo from 5 to 7, she joined up with the movement and expanded it in ways that reflected her own artistic inclinations. Varda eloquently captures Paris in the sixties with this real-time portrait of a singer (Corinne Marchand) set adrift in the city as she awaits test results of a biopsy. A chronicle of the minutes of one woman’s life, Cléo from 5 to 7 is a spirited mix of vivid vérité and melodrama, featuring a score by Michel Legrand (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg) and cameos by Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 517132900 | Once Were Brothers | 2019-11-19 | 7:45 pm | 2019-11-19 | 9:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-13 8:40 am | The story of **The Band** as seen through the eyes of lead singer **Robbie Robertson**, from their early start as **Bob Dylan’s backup band**, to their legacy as a **founding member of Americana music**. **Executive Producer Martin Scorsese. Premiered at TIFF 2019.** “An engaging if well-travelled musical journey.” **Michael Rechtshaffen, *Hollywood Reporter*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/once-were-brothers/> [](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/) Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190989 | Cléo From 5 to 7 | 2019-11-19 | 9:00 pm | 2019-11-19 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:19 pm | Sponsored by UVIC French Club New Digital Restoration! With her first feature, “La Pointe Courte,” Agnès Varda was far ahead of the French New Wave\\; with her second, “Cleo from 5 to 7, she joined up with the movement and expanded it in ways that reflected her own artistic inclinations. Varda eloquently captures Paris in the sixties with this real-time portrait of a singer (Corinne Marchand) set adrift in the city as she awaits test results of a biopsy. A chronicle of the minutes of one woman’s life, Cléo from 5 to 7 is a spirited mix of vivid vérité and melodrama, featuring a score by Michel Legrand (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg) and cameos by Jean-Luc Godard and Anna Karina. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 520226223 | Community Kitchen | 2019-11-20 | 9:30 am | 2019-11-20 | 12:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Wednesday until December 23, 2019 | 2019-12-22 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191223T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-16 12:35 pm | 2019-11-16 12:39 pm | Enjoy cooking in a group and taking delicious affordable meals home to your family. Community Kitchens run Wednesday and Friday with a different focus for each kitchen. There is a cost per person to help cover the cost of ingredients. Childminding is provided for $2/child. [Registration is required](http://www.saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/registration/). <http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/calendar/> Many of the programs at Saanich Neighbourhood Place benefit from the participation of volunteers. Volunteers help out in our kitchen, with our Family Dinner, in our playroom, and in various other ways throughout the seasons. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please e-mail us at *admin@snplace.org* [**Click here to download Volunteer Application Form**](http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/SNP-volunteer-application2017.pdf) <http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/volunteer/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 513019229 | 🛐 Sage Tea: Truth in a Post Truth World | 2019-11-20 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-20 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 9:29 am | **Sage Tea** is a gathering of **Emanu-El elders** who come together twice a month for tea, torah and discussion. Join Rabbi Harry and Adele at our kickoff tea on **Wednesday November 20 at 2 pm** at Adele Vernon's home. Come join old and new friends for an afternoon of schmoozing, learning, connecting and some nosh. Bring nothing other than an open mind and a desire to socialize. Our first gathering will focus on the idea of truth in a post truth world. Please RSVP to Adele at 778-440-4096. If you need help with transportation, please let Adele know and we will do our best to find you a ride. The hope is for a twice monthly meeting through the winter so as to bring some warmth and light into each others lives. | Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 476616640 | It's Complicated: Death | 2019-11-20 | 5:15 pm | 2019-11-20 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-01 6:09 pm | This participatory discussion series tackles perspectives and definitions, upending assumptions to help us better understand ourselves and our community. **Death** Traditions and ceremonies around death continue to evolve. How have they changed, what is new and where do we go from here? Bring the kids! Our [Parallel Play Childminding](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109178/parallel-play-childminding) is available for this event.  |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 517133191 | Gift | 2019-11-20 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-20 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-13 8:41 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE A tribute to the people who share their artistic talents outside of our present global economy. Based on the beloved classic *The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World* by Lewis Hyde. Part of the official selection for Festival International des Films sur l’Art. Nominated for the Director’s Guild of Canada — Allan King Award for Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking 2018. 19+ $11.43 <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 520227193 | 🎈 Family Dinner | 2019-11-20 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-20 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Thursday until December 23, 2019 | 2019-12-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191223T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-16 12:37 pm | 2019-11-16 12:39 pm | Join us every Wednesday from 5:30–7:00 pm, and share a nutritious meal in a family friendly environment. The suggested donation is $5 per family of 4. Sign up is required, call us each week to register at 250-360-1148 by Tuesday! <http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/programs/food-security/#1536950425164-b8051947-0aff> Many of the programs at Saanich Neighbourhood Place benefit from the participation of volunteers. Volunteers help out in our kitchen, with our Family Dinner, in our playroom, and in various other ways throughout the seasons. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please e-mail us at *admin@snplace.org* [**Click here to download Volunteer Application Form**](http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/SNP-volunteer-application2017.pdf) <http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 433789215 | 📚 John Barton, David Eso & Miranda Pearson: We Are not Avatars, Post-glacial, & Rails | 2019-11-20 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-20 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-22 4:39 pm | **Free to attend.** Doors open at 6:30pm. New poetry, commentary, and even a manifesto or two will feature in this evening with three heavy-hitting Canadian writers. [John Barton, ](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=john+barton&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author)Victoria’s Poet Laureate, gathers his most provocative essays, public lectures, and reviews in [***We Are Not Avatars***](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qs=9781989287217), a collection 25 years in the making. Meanwhile, [David Eso](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=david+eso&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) looks back on the work of Robert Kroetsch in [***Post-glacial***](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qs=9781771124263), his selection of poems from the postmodern master. And [Miranda Pearson](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=miranda+pearson&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) goes on a journey in [***Rails***](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qs=9780773558946), which tracks the English-Canadian diaspora through its thoughtful, subversive poems. Enjoy a multifaceted event that’s sure to inform and inspire. <https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 500190990 | Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson & The Band | 2019-11-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-20 | 8:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:19 pm | More than 50 years into his career, rock icon Robbie Robertson is busier than ever. He’s created a masterful score for Scorsese’s new mob epic, The Irishman (see Nov 22-4) and is now the subject of the Scorsese-executive-produced documentary Once Were Brothers. Born in Toronto and inspired to make music on the nearby Six Nations of the Grand River reserve, Robertson is a homegrown icon. Daniel Roher's film draws you right into Robertson's orbit as he recounts his early formation, the talent, hard work, and happy accidents that led to his fame with The Band, and the conflicts that consumed them. Rare archival images, Robertson's memory for detail, and contributions from friends such as Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, and Martin Scorsese conjures up a glorious era of creativity and excess that can never quite be repeated. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 392848922 | Nat Geo Live - Bryan Smith: Capturing the Impossible | 2019-11-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-20 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 10:02 pm | 2019-07-03 10:03 pm | Bryan Smith, Extreme Filmmaker *Capturing the Impossible* Photo: Pablo Durana For extreme filmmaker Bryan Smith, the line between going for it and going too far is often blurry—especially when you’re exploring the earth’s most remote environments. In this edge-of-your-seat presentation, Bryan shows you what it means to adventure with purpose, and why he believes the best expeditions are the ones with a healthy chance of failure. He’s faced machete-wielding locals in Papua New Guinea, suffered frostbite during the first-ever ice climb of Niagara Falls, explored the South Pacific’s deepest canyons, and scaled North America’s tallest mountains to bring you behind the scenes and capture the impossible. \*Tickets starting at $37.50 | On sale May 8, 2019 at 6pm ***Please note:*** *Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* **Discount available when purchasing all 3 National Geographic Live shows.** **Student rush tickets available on the day of the show through the box office (subject to availability).** **Tickets and more information:** **<https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/nat-geo-bryan-smith-2019-royal-theatre>** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 509326402 | 📚 Author Linda Bailey: Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein | 2019-11-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-20 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:54 pm | Join Linda Bailey to learn about her award-winning career as a children’s author. Linda will focus on her newest children’s non-fiction book about Mary Shelley’s novel *Frankenstein*. Presented in partnership with Victoria Children’s Literature Roundtable. Registration begins September 3. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/author-linda-bailey-mary-who-wrote-frankenstein/> Due to the temporary closure of the Saanich Centennial Branch this program has been relocated to the Central Branch. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 511354421 | Nerd Nite Victoria | 2019-11-20 | 7:30 pm | 2019-11-20 | 10:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-06 4:16 pm | Join us for the third edition of Nerd Nite Victoria of the Fall, where enthusiasts talk about their passion in an informal atmosphere. Our audience is anyone interested in science, geeky subjects and other passions. Our talks this month: \- Michael Kuzyk - 'The Science behind Beer, as told by a recovering scientist turned mad fermentationist' \- Julia Baum - 'It's getting hot in here: coral reefs and the climate emergency' \- Bill Halliday - 'Listening to the North: studying how underwater noise impacts marine life' Entrance fee $5 (students, door only), $10 (regular), donations encouraged (\*) Doors open at 7.00 PM, opening at 7.30 PM. Everyone (19+) is welcome! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nerd-nite-victoria-november-2019-tickets-80600021835> \* This is a non-profit event. All income from the entrance fee goes to the rent of the venue and organizational costs. Accessibility: \- The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. \- More detailed venue accessibility info is available at https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ \- Washrooms are for all genders. Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190991 | Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson & The Band | 2019-11-20 | 9:10 pm | 2019-11-20 | 10:52 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:20 pm | More than 50 years into his career, rock icon Robbie Robertson is busier than ever. He’s created a masterful score for Scorsese’s new mob epic, The Irishman (see Nov 22-4) and is now the subject of the Scorsese-executive-produced documentary Once Were Brothers. Born in Toronto and inspired to make music on the nearby Six Nations of the Grand River reserve, Robertson is a homegrown icon. Daniel Roher's film draws you right into Robertson's orbit as he recounts his early formation, the talent, hard work, and happy accidents that led to his fame with The Band, and the conflicts that consumed them. Rare archival images, Robertson's memory for detail, and contributions from friends such as Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, and Martin Scorsese conjures up a glorious era of creativity and excess that can never quite be repeated. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 509316760 | 🎄🎈📈 Festival of Trees | 2019-11-21 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-21 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Thursday and Friday until January 7, 2020 | 2020-01-07 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200107T075959Z;BYDAY=TH,FR | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:34 pm | 2019-11-04 3:34 pm | Festival of Trees is a cherished community tradition and has become the unofficial kick-off to the holiday season in Victoria, serving our community for the last 27 consecutive years. Thanks to sponsors, local businesses, organizations and individuals, the Bay Centre is transformed into a lush forest of beautifully decorated trees to raise funds for BC Children's Hospital Foundation. Last year, Festival of Trees events in Victoria, Vancouver, and communities around the province raised $387,659 to provide kids across our province with the best health care imaginable. This year, our signature Festival of Trees events will be happening in Victoria, with supporting events held around the province in [Nanaimo](https://bcchf.ca/festival-of-trees-nanaimo), [Whistler](https://bcchf.ca/festival-of-trees-whistler), and [Kelowna](https://bcchf.ca/festival-of-trees-kelowna). Our [2019 sponsorship package](https://www.bcchf.ca/sites/default/files/2019_FOTVictoria_%20SponsorshipProposal.pdf) for Victoria is available now. Victoria has a limit of 100 tree sponsors this year, so act fast. For information on our other Festival of Trees events for 2019, please contact [Shaun Cerisano](mailto:scerisano@bcchf.ca). Festival is open daily during Bay Centre shopping centre hours. Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. <https://www.bcchf.ca/festival-of-trees> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 523430716 | Drop-In: Yoga Program | 2019-11-21 | 1:45 pm | 2019-11-21 | 2:45 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Thursday until December 20, 2019 | 2019-12-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191220T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 9:15 pm | This is a low-barrier, free of charge yoga program for adults looking to improve their physical health and flexibility. Learn simple yoga poses from an experienced instructor every Thursday from 1:45pm - 2:45pm at the Downtown Community Centre, 755 Pandora Avenue. No experience needed! 100% Free! All equipment provided! <https://www.facebook.com/events/649316695587953/> |
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| 516652490 | Show vs. Tell: A poetry workshop with Marie Metaphor | 2019-11-21 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-21 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 9:48 pm | Victoria Poetry Project is pleased to present a series of workshops facilitated throughout the season by some of our local and featured poets. Our 3rd workshop will be facilitated by Marie Metaphor \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ About the space- and how to sign up Oak Bay Library- Meeting Room Free to attend :: Space is LIMITED \--> please email vppworkshops@gmail.com to secure your spot! you will receive a confirmation email. The Oak Bay library and the meeting room are fully accessible. The meeting room is at the very back of the library. It's all flat flooring, although you do go up a ramp at the back of the library, then through the magazine room and into the meeting room. —————————————————————————————— About the Workshop- Explore the power of unexpected imagery and figurative language in your poetry through a series of prompts and writing exercises with Marie Metaphor. This workshop explores poetry that paints pictures, poetry that surprises and poetry that pulls you from the present moment to connect with your audience in a surprisingly personal way. Participants will explore new ways to write about familiar themes by expanding their vocabulary around imagery and metaphor. The objective of this workshop is to shake out the narrative and push your audience to visualize your words, inviting them to help you tell the story by connecting it to their own experience. This is a consent-focused space and participants will be allowed to engage with the workshop at the level that is comfortable for them. That being said, folks will be gently encouraged to share their thoughts and their work in a supportive and mutually respectful atmosphere. Participants should come prepared with an open mind, paper and pencils/pens or a computer for writing. —————————————————————————————— About Marie Metaphor- Marie is an educator, visual artist, poet and youth spoken word coach living and working in gratitude on the unceded and traditional territories of the Lekwungen and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples including the Esquimalt, Songhees and WSÁNEĆ nations, (colonially known as Victoria, BC). Marie believes in the incredible power of vulnerability in spoken word and its ability to breed empathy and understanding among diverse individuals and communities. Writing, performing and coaching for over a decade, Marie has witnessed firsthand the empowering and transformative nature of this art form. She has dedicated much of her life to arts education because she knows art not only changes lives, it also saves lives. Rich in metaphor and symbolism Marie’s poetry leads with compassion. She aims to create moments of intimacy and connection with her work, tapping into that particular collaborative magic that happens between an artist and an attentive audience. Her voice may be honey but her words are the buzz, the fuzz and the sting. Marie firmly believes in everyday acts of reckless beauty and art. She believes in the power of stories shared. —————————————————————————————— About Victoria Poetry Project Victoria Poetry Project would like to acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts AND the Province of British Columbia. We respectfully recognize that our series events take place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. We recognize the colonial violence that led to the creation of Victoria, and how that allows our organization to exist. We aim to always be cognizant of who is represented on our stages, and to do what we can to reach out to groups who aren't. —————————————————————————————— SAFER SPACES: Victoria Poetry Project strives to make all of our spaces safe for people of all backgrounds and identities. Homophobia, misogyny, racism, transphobia, and any and all other kinds of discrimination will not be tolerated and will be dealt with according to our Anti-Harassment Policy. If you'd like to know more, please reach out to to our Anti-Harassment Team (AHT) via email at vppgrievance@gmail.com. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 517135120 | Downton Abbey | 2019-11-21 | 5:15 pm | 2019-11-21 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-13 8:45 am | The **aristocratic Crawley famil**y, their loyal servants, and their magisterial estate will receive a **royal visit** from the **King and Queen of England**, setting in motion a wave of **scandal** that could **collapse Downton’s future**. “Newbies will still be able to enjoy the lighthearted fare however, those familiar with the series created by Julian Fellowes will benefit the most. A real treat for fans.” **Joe Friar, *The Victoria Advocate*** “Every element you expect to see, you see. The movie knows what it is and is on top of its game. Everything is just so.” **Matt Zoller Seitz, *RogerEbert.com*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/once-were-brothers/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/downton-abbey/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 518626283 | Budget Town Hall Youth Night | 2019-11-21 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-21 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 6:27 pm | The City of Victoria Youth Council invites local youth to participate in the Budget Town Hall Youth Night from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Quadra Village Community Centre at 901 Kings Road. Get involved and be heard in real time during the City's Budget Town Hall. Collaborate and converse! Free pizza and refreshments. [Registration is required](https://forms.gle/KDHHb17G8BDkhFLXA). Learn more about the [Draft 2020 Budget](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/your-city-budget.html) and get involved. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 506700269 | Confabulation YYJ presents: Be Prepared | 2019-11-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-21 | 9:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 3:10 pm | BE PREPARED: True stories of following orders, breaking ranks—or forging your own path. Join co-hosts [Carol Lynne](https://www.facebook.com/carollynne.michaels) Michaels & [Cassandra](https://www.facebook.com/CassasndraRose01) Togneri on Thursday Nov. 21st for an evening of all-true stories told by the people that lived them—inspired by the theme “Be Prepared”. Line-up will be announced in November. Storytellers wanted! -> Submit your story at [confabulation.ca/tellastory](http://confabulation.ca/tellastory?fbclid=IwAR0FCEzh3jS-1lddY5MPfnfd3zbYI6vlCepJ2inF6mXuSUys5062zKlOiUQ) and we’ll get in touch. We encourage all people to share their stories—we’re here to listen. Doors 7pm / Show 7:30pm Tickets $10 (at the door only) What is “Confabulation”? Honest accounts told by the people that lived them—without notes, props or gimmicks. Stories, true as we can tell them. —– ABOUT Confabulation is an all-true storytelling series that takes place monthly in Montreal and Victoria! Learn more & get in touch with us at [www.Confabulation.ca](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.Confabulation.ca%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3tQU_muyCwfvoQEEj8fDjk9T3NyCEMjrYXWCJYQVIXzyxUkpxvN47TB3s&h=AT1oXrQe-_Bv4evVup__-kNaLY646JVaJyG59X5AUtIw3ishy5CI32iwWJloOW6fv6x-HEZjMZQrzf1ByiYtn3zlriO1br8y6x17P4CD_2boWOt_3-6v7WEnJ2bMb0oHEfHE) We’re on Instagram too: @CONFABSTORIES —– UNCEDED TERRITORY We gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is the traditional, unceded land of the Lekwungen speaking peoples, also known as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. —– ACCESSIBILITY There are three multi-user, gender-inclusive bathrooms with stalls. One bathroom has a larger stall with its own sink and a grab bar. The Victoria Event Centre does not currently have an operational elevator. The only way into the VEC is up 27 wood stairs, 11″ deep, 6″ high. There are wooden 2.5” handrails 38” up the wall on each side of the staircase (54” apart, so not graspable on both sides at once). If you require assistance with accessing the space, please contact the VEC staff at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and they will do their best to accommodate. More detailed venue accessibility info is available at: [https://www.victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.victoriaeventcentre.ca%2Fattendees%2Faccessibility%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1UjMRMimAlHTIO8aL5xX1WgW5hDi84S_oOZev84lP24MY9KTzL_F2yLF4&h=AT3y0eyFT7WESjd3KR1gPGTRqH9fbJc5VZrPjCPfVdXQqJlVc_Rt_by_cj4x29OnWmzGYSDjJcyx8u_E9f6VH5x3EHYDwaxJDjAjy9voKbsUyKmGElPcrC6jVzc0ye6ubxVx) —– [](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/storytelling) **Volunteer with the VEC:** [**https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/**](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190992 | Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson & The Band | 2019-11-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-21 | 8:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:20 pm | More than 50 years into his career, rock icon Robbie Robertson is busier than ever. He’s created a masterful score for Scorsese’s new mob epic, The Irishman (see Nov 22-4) and is now the subject of the Scorsese-executive-produced documentary Once Were Brothers. Born in Toronto and inspired to make music on the nearby Six Nations of the Grand River reserve, Robertson is a homegrown icon. Daniel Roher's film draws you right into Robertson's orbit as he recounts his early formation, the talent, hard work, and happy accidents that led to his fame with The Band, and the conflicts that consumed them. Rare archival images, Robertson's memory for detail, and contributions from friends such as Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, and Martin Scorsese conjures up a glorious era of creativity and excess that can never quite be repeated. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 491682735 | Politics of Racism and Urban Decline in the American Rust Belt | 2019-11-21 | 7:30 pm | 2019-11-21 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:52 pm | On November 21, the Fall 2019 City Talk series will be gathering on last time in the fall for discussion on the Politics of Racism and Urban Decline in the American Rust Belt by Dr. Jason Hackworth. Jason Hackworth is a Professor of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto. His research focuses broadly on the urban political economy within the North American context. Dr. Hackworth is the author of three books: The Neoliberal City (2007, Cornell University Press), Faith-Based (2012, University of Georgia Press), and Manufacturing Decline (2019, Columbia University Press). |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 517133498 | Gift | 2019-11-21 | 7:45 pm | 2019-11-21 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-13 8:42 am | 2019-11-13 8:42 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE A tribute to the people who share their artistic talents outside of our present global economy. Based on the beloved classic *The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World* by Lewis Hyde. Part of the official selection for Festival International des Films sur l’Art. Nominated for the Director’s Guild of Canada — Allan King Award for Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking 2018. 19+ $11.43 <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500190993 | Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson & The Band | 2019-11-21 | 9:10 pm | 2019-11-21 | 10:52 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:20 pm | More than 50 years into his career, rock icon Robbie Robertson is busier than ever. He’s created a masterful score for Scorsese’s new mob epic, The Irishman (see Nov 22-4) and is now the subject of the Scorsese-executive-produced documentary Once Were Brothers. Born in Toronto and inspired to make music on the nearby Six Nations of the Grand River reserve, Robertson is a homegrown icon. Daniel Roher's film draws you right into Robertson's orbit as he recounts his early formation, the talent, hard work, and happy accidents that led to his fame with The Band, and the conflicts that consumed them. Rare archival images, Robertson's memory for detail, and contributions from friends such as Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, and Martin Scorsese conjures up a glorious era of creativity and excess that can never quite be repeated. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 479520365 | Back to the 00s | 2019-11-21 | 10:00 pm | 2019-11-22 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 12:15 pm | Ready for a night filled with your favorite throwbacks from the early 2000’s?! Come out and celebrate the right way with tons of drink specials, free giveaways and great music. $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/back-to-the-00s-tickets-75310097529> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 339975507 | Passport to Abkhazi Garden: Wreath Making | 2019-11-22 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-22 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-04-28 2:08 pm | Learn more and register: [https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E335101QE&id=39](https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E335101QE&id=39) | Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 482470157 | 📈 31st Annual Out of Hand Modern Market | 2019-11-22 | 11:00 am | 2019-11-22 | 7:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Daily until November 25, 2019 | 2019-11-25 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191125T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 3:47 pm | 2019-10-25 12:41 pm | Out of Hand Modern Market is celebrating its 31st anniversary this year. It is bigger and better than ever with a curated selection of beautiful goods made by hand by 100+ of Western Canada’s most accomplished and talented artists and makers. Buy directly from the creators of stunning jewelry, pottery, fashions, food, wine and spirits, décor and more. Live music and onsite bistro make for a wonderful holiday shopping experience. Tickets will be available online starting October 15 or at the door. Daily Admission: Adults $9. Seniors and youth $7. Multi-day pass: Adults $10. Seniors and youth $8. Kids under 12 admitted free. To see a list of our artists and makers please see our website below. [www.outofhand.ca](http://www.outofhand.ca/) # [Volunteer Opportunities ](http://kaleidoscope.bc.ca/upcoming-volunteer-opportunities/) **Out of Hand Modern Market – November 22-24 –** Kaleidoscope is the charity partner for this year’s Out of Hand Modern Market at the Crystal Gardens. All proceeds from the Coat Check and the Booth Relief program will go directly to support Kaleidoscope. Volunteers to assist with the Coat Check must be 13 years of age or older. All volunteers for Booth Relief must be 19+. Volunteers may wander the market for free after their shift. **To learn more about these volunteer opportunities, or to sign up, please contact Anna in the Kaleidoscope office at 250-383-8124.** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 523431217 | Drop-In: Board Game Program | 2019-11-22 | 1:00 pm | 2019-11-22 | 3:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Friday until December 21, 2019 | 2019-12-20 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191221T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 9:18 pm | Every Friday afternoon, the Downtown Community Centre is offering participants the opportunity to visit the Interactivity Board Game Cafe and take part in a group game. These outings are offered for free by the Downtown Community Centre. Registration is required. Once signed-up, participants will meet at the Downtown Community Centre, 755 Pandora Ave, at 1pm on the Thursday they have signed-up for. From there, participants and a facilitator will walk over to the cafe. To register, contact staff at 250-383-0076 or <DCC@CoolAid.org> <https://www.facebook.com/events/721756021582841/> |
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| 523430587 | Drop-In: Floor Hockey | 2019-11-22 | 1:30 pm | 2019-11-22 | 3:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Friday until December 28, 2019 | 2019-12-27 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191228T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 9:14 pm | Join us every Friday at 1:30pm for a few casual games of floor hockey at the Downtown Community Center, 755 Pandora Ave! This is a no cost, low barrier program for adults looking to have fun, get some exercise, and socialize. Snacks included! This is an adult drop-in floor hockey program. All equipment is provided and no experience is needed! 100% Free! <https://www.facebook.com/events/517482805459687/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 500190994 | The Irishman | 2019-11-22 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-22 | 6:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:20 pm | Victoria Premiere! 100% on Rotten Tomatoes! Martin Scorsese’s brutal, knotty and often hilarious gangster opus is based on the recollections of real-life figure, Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a truck driver taken under the wing of Philadelphia mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and Detroit-based union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). The film casts Sheeran as a sort of pistol-packing Zelig. Many true-crime experts have questioned Sheeran’s status as a reliable witness. Like all Scorsese’s best work, The Irishman doesn’t so much explain why certain men turn to crime as suggest that all successful men are criminals. –London Evening Standard UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 513035242 | There Are No Fakes | 2019-11-22 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-22 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until November 24, 2019 | 2019-11-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191124T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 9:52 am | 2019-11-08 10:00 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE A **$20,000 Norval Morrisseau painting** is purchased from a reputable Toronto art gallery before its **authenticity is called into question**, leading to the discovery of **Canada’s largest and most infamous art scam.** **Premiered at HotDocs 2019** “Kastner gives a glimpse of the largely unregulated global art market, with only a hazy legal framework for dealing with frauds and forgeries and lots of convenient myths that obscure the connections among art, money and power.” **Alison Gillmor, *Winnipeg Free Press*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/robbery-2/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/there-are-no-fakes/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 500104762 | The Owl Designer Fair 2019 | 2019-11-22 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-22 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until November 24, 2019 | 2019-11-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191124T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 2:37 pm | 2019-10-25 2:37 pm | Victoria’s favourite holiday fair! All items are handmade or upcycled by local artists and designers. Live music, food truck eats, and free craft workshops along with unique gifts make this show a must for anyone looking for some style in their Christmas shopping. You will find handmade soaps, art, local fashion designers, wood toys, fine woodworking, upcycled vintage creations, leather goods, handmade jewelry, home decor and much much more!!! Stroller and wheelchair accessible. There really is something for everyone at the Owl Designer Fair Nov. 22-23 at the Fernwood NRG. Also check out the Little Owl Kids Fair on Sunday November 24! Adults $3, Kids Free, Full Weekend Pass $5 <https://www.owlfair.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 470008822 | 🍺 Beer & Charcuterie Night | 2019-11-22 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-22 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 11:31 pm | **Masterclass featuring a local brewery and a local food business** That's right our beer series are back!! We invited a local brewery and a local business to come in and put together an amazing event for our customers. A partnership with Vancouver Island Brewing and Choux Choux Charcuterie shop that we can't wait to taste. Grab your plate, your tasters and enjoy the combination of Beer & Charcuterie! Tickets: $20 (16 spots available), purchase online through eventbrite or facebook. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/beer-charcuterie-night-tickets-74069683417> http://chouxchouxcharc.com/ https://vibrewing.com/ Phone:250-590-5883 Email: tudorlrsevents@gmail.com |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 449949004 | 📈 A Night of White | 2019-11-22 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-22 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-09-07 5:48 pm | Platinum Events will be hosting A Night of White Gala Fundraiser featuring an all white dress code, cocktail reception, 3-course dinner and auction, followed by dancing to an exciting live show band. All proceeds from this event will be going to Mental Health Recovery Partners; South Vancouver Island (formerly known as the BC Schizophrenic Society), a local non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing services to people with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Tickets: $120 for a regular admission ticket or $200 for a regular admission ticket which includes a $100 sponsorship. Available at: <https://www.hibid.ca/events/a-night-of-white-for-mental-health> There are many other sponsorship and volunteer opportunities available so please contact info@platinum-events.ca for more information. |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 491664229 | VWCA Community Potluck | 2019-11-22 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-22 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:22 pm | Bring a savoury dish or dessert, and share a meal with your fellow community members <http://www.victoriawest.ca/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 516663368 | The Hate Locker Podcast Live at The Mint | 2019-11-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-23 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 10:09 pm | The Hate Locker Podcast is going Live!!! Join Dan, Sarah and special guests Jill Van Gyn (Owner/Operator Fatso Peanut Butter and angry super-fan of the show!) and comedian Katie-Ellen Humphries (CBC’s The Debaters, Just For Laughs Northwest, Sirius XM & OUT-TV)! And with audience participation, you’ll finally get your chance to chime in!! [\#PureHatred](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/purehatred) [\#PassionateYetFairVigour](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/passionateyetfairvigour) [\#SiblingsYelling](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/siblingsyelling) [\#ShoveThemToTheGroundAndAssertDominance](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/shovethemtothegroundandassertdominance) Doors @ 7:00 Show @ 8:00 (Seating first come first served) $15 bucks |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500190995 | The Irishman | 2019-11-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-22 | 10:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:20 pm | Victoria Premiere! 100% on Rotten Tomatoes! Martin Scorsese’s brutal, knotty and often hilarious gangster opus is based on the recollections of real-life figure, Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a truck driver taken under the wing of Philadelphia mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and Detroit-based union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). The film casts Sheeran as a sort of pistol-packing Zelig. Many true-crime experts have questioned Sheeran’s status as a reliable witness. Like all Scorsese’s best work, The Irishman doesn’t so much explain why certain men turn to crime as suggest that all successful men are criminals. –London Evening Standard UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 509540088 | Joyce Kline - Artist Talk | 2019-11-22 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-22 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 10:42 pm | Join us for an artist talk by local Production Designer Joyce Kline. CineVic is happy to have Joyce as the fourth mentor in our new film training program The Incubators! Joyce Kline is a 2017 Leo Award winning production designer with a passion for visual storytelling. Formally trained as a visual artist, she also draws on wide-ranging experience as a writer, playwright, dancer, teacher, theatre designer, home stager and storyboard artist. Joyce has exhibited across Canada and in Finland, had theatre pieces produced and workshopped in Victoria, Vancouver, and Toronto, received Ontario, Toronto and Canada Council visual arts grants, and danced professionally in Canada, England and France. She teaches drawing and visual narrative at Victoria College of Art and can’t wait to share what she’s learned about creating compelling production design on a shoestring. **Friday November 22nd, 2019** **7:00pm** **CineVic, #102-764 Yates Street** **FREE registration on Eventbrite** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/joyce-kline-artist-talk-tickets-80194356479>** \- - - CineVic is an accessible venue with street-level access from Millie’s Lane between Yates Street and Johnson Street. CineVic acknowledges and respects the long history of the Lekwungen speaking people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, on whose traditional and unceded territory we carry out our activities. CineVic gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance and support of Canada Council for the Arts, Province of British Columbia, British Columbia Arts Council, and the CRD Arts Commission. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 515640651 | Latin Explosion Presents History of Salsa | 2019-11-22 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-23 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-11 10:43 pm | Pablo Cardenas and The West Coast Cuban All Stars will be back at the Victoria Event Center on November 22nd for a big night of Salsa, playing all the different styles of this music, including Salsa from Cuban, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Colombia, and more. Come journey through the history of this music, which started in the rural areas of Cuba and was brought all the way to New York to become one of the most popular rhythms in the world today. The outstanding Salsa performer and instructor Christina Morrison will help you warm up with a Salsa lesson and will be performing with her company “Salsa Caliente”. Doors 8pm, Salsa Lesson 8:15, Showtime 9:15-12am, Salsa Performance 10:15, DJ until 2am. Tickets $22 at door, $17 at eventbrite. <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latin-explosion-presents-history-of-salsa-tickets-79505997579> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 523927733 | Downton Abbey | 2019-11-22 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-22 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-20 8:52 am | 2019-11-20 8:52 am | The **aristocratic Crawley famil**y, their loyal servants, and their magisterial estate will receive a **royal visit** from the **King and Queen of England**, setting in motion a wave of **scandal** that could **collapse Downton’s future**. “Newbies will still be able to enjoy the lighthearted fare however, those familiar with the series created by Julian Fellowes will benefit the most. A real treat for fans.” **Joe Friar, *The Victoria Advocate*** “Every element you expect to see, you see. The movie knows what it is and is on top of its game. Everything is just so.” **Matt Zoller Seitz, *RogerEbert.com*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/once-were-brothers/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/downton-abbey/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 523976949 | 🎄 Holiday Market and Silent Auction | 2019-11-23 | 9:00 am | 2019-11-23 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-20 9:39 am | Don't miss this great opportunity to shop for Holiday gifts. Come browse at over 25 vendor tables featuring handcrafted items on Saturday, November 23rd, 9am - 2pm. No Entry fee. Register to be one of our vendors. Early bird price $30 plus one donated gift toward the silent auction (minimum value $10) until Oct 31st. Contact the centre for full details on vendor contract. Silent Auction starts Thursday, November 21, and closes at 1:30pm on Saturday, November 23rd. If you’re the first one to bid and want it on Thursday/Friday, bid the full value to take it home that day. Saturday winners will be called Monday, November 25th. Cook Street Village Activity Centre Saturday, Nov 23, 2019 - 9am – 2:00pm Admission is free <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 519490309 | Indigenous Winter Arts Market | 2019-11-23 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-23 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 3:19 pm |  Building on the excitement of this past summer’s Indigenous Arts Studio, the Royal BC Museum is thrilled to host the first Indigenous Winter Art Market featuring many of the same artists, including Tim Alfred, Virgil Sampson, Jesse Campbell, Frances and Carolyn Memnook and many other accomplished Indigenous makers. Artists will be selling directly to the public at this free event! |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 525449463 | 🎄🎈 GNS Holiday Craft Fair | 2019-11-23 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-23 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-21 8:28 pm | Over 50 Local Vendors showcasing pottery, baked goods, soaps and candles, jewelry and beauty products, handmade cards and gift wrap, sewing, knitting and weaving, children’s books and toys, holiday ornaments and decor, and much more! Free admission, kids’ craft area and a food truck! Located in the Gudewill Gym at our Pemberton Woods Campus in the 700 block of Richmond Avenue. Interested vendors should email gnscraftfair@gmail.com |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 519757961 | 🎄🎈 St. George's Christmas Fair | 2019-11-23 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-23 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:14 pm | 2019-11-15 11:15 pm | The Christmas Fair will be held Saturday, November 23, 10 am - 2 pm at St. George Church. The whole building will be bustling with Christmas prepration, including: - Complimentary coffee served throughout day; come and meet your friends and neighbours; - Baking and preserves, and the famous St. George handmade apple pies will be on sale. Let us start your Christmas baking; - Children’s holiday village will be available. Kids can choose presents for family members at a very reasonable cost ($1-2) and wrap and tag them. Very popular with the children, allowing them to participate in gift-giving and surprise on Christmas morning; - Upper Hall will have shopping for unique treasures, gently used children's toys, Christmas decorations and live plants; - We'll also have an excellent Silent Auction with gifts from many local Cadboro Bay vendors and attractions; - Downstairs, you'll find a scrumptious $10 lunch and our book sale. It's a day packed with community fun, great shopping, and the scents and sounds of Christmas! <https://www.stgeorgecadborobay.ca/events/christmas-fair--164/2019-11-23> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 509315952 | 🎄🎈📈 Festival of Trees | 2019-11-23 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-23 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday until January 7, 2020 | 2020-01-07 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200107T075959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO,TU,WE,SA | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:33 pm | 2019-11-04 3:35 pm | Festival of Trees is a cherished community tradition and has become the unofficial kick-off to the holiday season in Victoria, serving our community for the last 27 consecutive years. Thanks to sponsors, local businesses, organizations and individuals, the Bay Centre is transformed into a lush forest of beautifully decorated trees to raise funds for BC Children's Hospital Foundation. Last year, Festival of Trees events in Victoria, Vancouver, and communities around the province raised $387,659 to provide kids across our province with the best health care imaginable. This year, our signature Festival of Trees events will be happening in Victoria, with supporting events held around the province in [Nanaimo](https://bcchf.ca/festival-of-trees-nanaimo), [Whistler](https://bcchf.ca/festival-of-trees-whistler), and [Kelowna](https://bcchf.ca/festival-of-trees-kelowna). Our [2019 sponsorship package](https://www.bcchf.ca/sites/default/files/2019_FOTVictoria_%20SponsorshipProposal.pdf) for Victoria is available now. Victoria has a limit of 100 tree sponsors this year, so act fast. For information on our other Festival of Trees events for 2019, please contact [Shaun Cerisano](mailto:scerisano@bcchf.ca). Festival is open daily during Bay Centre shopping centre hours. Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. <https://www.bcchf.ca/festival-of-trees> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 500104849 | The Owl Designer Fair 2019 | 2019-11-23 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-23 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 2:37 pm | Victoria’s favourite holiday fair! All items are handmade or upcycled by local artists and designers. Live music, food truck eats, and free craft workshops along with unique gifts make this show a must for anyone looking for some style in their Christmas shopping. You will find handmade soaps, art, local fashion designers, wood toys, fine woodworking, upcycled vintage creations, leather goods, handmade jewelry, home decor and much much more!!! Stroller and wheelchair accessible. There really is something for everyone at the Owl Designer Fair Nov. 22-23 at the Fernwood NRG. Also check out the Little Owl Kids Fair on Sunday November 24! Adults $3, Kids Free, Full Weekend Pass $5 <https://www.owlfair.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 520352451 | 🎄 Wreath Making Workshops | 2019-11-23 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-23 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Sunday and Saturday until December 9, 2019 | 2019-12-08 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191209T075959Z;BYDAY=SU,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-16 4:06 pm | 2019-11-16 4:11 pm | Learn how to create beautiful, decorative Christmas wreaths without the hassle of collecting materials and a messy clean up. Expert instructors will guide you through the basics of building a beautiful and unique wreath. No two wreaths turn out the same! The wreaths will contain an assortment of evergreens, berries, cones and bows. These wreaths will last and look great on your front door throughout the festive season! This is a great workshop for groups of friends and families. Participants should bring garden gloves and secateurs/shears to class. These workshops fill up quickly so sign up soon. **HCP Members $40.00/Non-Members $50 per class****[](https://hcp.ca/event/wreath-making-workshops-4-2/2019-11-23/)** **<https://hcp.ca/event/wreath-making-workshops-4-2/all/>** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 482470286 | 31st Annual Out of Hand Modern Market | 2019-11-23 | 11:00 am | 2019-11-23 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 3:47 pm | Out of Hand Modern Market is celebrating its 31st anniversary this year. It is bigger and better than ever with a curated selection of beautiful goods made by hand by 100+ of Western Canada’s most accomplished and talented artists and makers. Buy directly from the creators of stunning jewelry, pottery, fashions, food, wine and spirits, décor and more. Live music and onsite bistro make for a wonderful holiday shopping experience. Tickets will be available online starting October 15 or at the door. Daily Admission: Adults $9. Seniors and youth $7. Multi-day pass: Adults $10. Seniors and youth $8. Kids under 12 admitted free. To see a list of our artists and makers please see our website below. [www.outofhand.ca](http://www.outofhand.ca/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 519756642 | 🎄🎈 Cathedral Christmas Bazaar | 2019-11-23 | 11:00 am | 2019-11-23 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:12 pm | 2019-11-15 11:15 pm | A popular bazaar from the Christ Church Cathedral community. Come for luncheon and enjoy the family activities or bid on the silent auction items. Homebaked apple pies and other baking available. The bazaar is held at Christ Church Cathedral School. Afterwards, walk over to the Cathedral to enjoy the musical open house. <https://www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca/events/christmas-bazaar/2019-11-23> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 523418850 | Power Tools 101 | 2019-11-23 | 12:00 pm | 2019-11-23 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 8:53 pm | Join us for an introductory workshop on power tool use and safety. The afternoon will start with an overview of safe work habits, followed by hands-on demonstrations of our most popular tools. An open question and answer period will follow. This popular workshop is a great place to start if you aren't familiar with power tools or are looking for a confidence boost. The course is taught by Craig Turney, a professional carpenter and dedicated Tool Library volunteer. Tools covered will include: -Drills & drivers -Palm sanders -Jigsaws -Circular saws -Plus more by request if time allows! The workshop is free for Victoria Tool Library members, and by donation for non-members, thanks to support from the Township of Esquimalt Community Grants. If you plan to attend, please email info@victoriatoollibrary.org as space is limited. The Victoria Tool Library is located on unceded Lekwungen territory, as represented today by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We strive to be a safer space and this is an LGBTQ+ friendly workshop. The workshop will take place in the gallery space connected to the Tool Library, which is an open space on the ground floor. The bathroom is also on the ground floor but through a fairly narrow door. Please contact us for any additional accessibility info you may need. Also stay tuned for our more advanced Power Tools 201 later in the year! <https://www.facebook.com/events/565594237328866/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 500190996 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: Aladdin | 2019-11-23 | 12:15 pm | 2019-11-23 | 2:23 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until November 25, 2019 | 2019-11-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191125T075959Z | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:20 pm | Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott) wants to escape the confines of the palace and her father the sultan (Navid Negahban), who wants her to get married to Prince Anders (Billy Magnussen). Once outside the palace and on the streets of Agrabah she encounters the poor but warmhearted Aladdin (Mena Massoud), who charms his way into her heart. The evil sorcerer Jafar (Marwan Kenzari) is the chief advisor to the Sultan, but he is secretly devising a plot to unseat the Sultan and rule Agrabah for himself. In order to stop Jafar, Aladdin discovers the Genie's lamp in a cave, rubs it, and sets the mystical entity free, leading the Genie (Will Smith) to pledge his undying loyalty to the youth. Aladdin begins his quest to defeat Jafar and win the hand of the princess, with the Genie's help. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 506776963 | Preparing for a Victorian Funeral: A Camosun College Project | 2019-11-23 | 1:00 pm | 2019-11-23 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 5:44 pm | In the late 1800's, death was common in families and communities throughout British Columbia; you were lucky to celebrate your 50th birthday, and sadly, many families experienced the death of young children. The Victorians had a complex and vivid set of rituals that guided their grief and mourning, shaped in great part by Britain's Queen Victoria, who mourned the death of her husband Prince Albert in extreme fashion for 40 years. You are invited to walk the streets of Old Town, circa 1900, where a member of the community has died and preparations are underway for a "proper" funeral. Join students from Camosun's Anthropology of Death class who will share the many aspects of these preparations, from the wake to post-mortem photography and cemetery headstones. Explore how religious and cultural perspectives shape death, the many social messages of both the deceased and those left behind, and how the development of the death industry in the past century, with its many professionals, has changed the way we die and grieve. Free with admission or membership <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109515/preparing-victorian-funeral-camosun-college-project> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 420862156 | Matilda | 2019-11-23 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-23 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-07 10:19 am | 2019-08-07 10:19 am | Four Season's Musical Theatre Society presents Matilda. Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl with extraordinary powers. The daughter of abusive parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she reads quickly and in creating her own stories. Things are no better at school, where Matilda also must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who believes in Crunchem Hall’s motto: “Bambinatum est Magitum,” or “Children are Maggots.” She finds companionship in her teacher, Miss Honey, though well-intentioned, is shy and fragile. Brave little Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny and in doing so teaches Miss Honey and her classmates an important lesson -- that even though life can be hard, “nobody but me is gonna change my story” so “sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.” Tickets starting at $29.75\* | On sale July 30 *Please note: A few hours prior to the event tickets may only be available through the box office or at the venue.* \*Ticket prices are subject to change. Tickets and more information: <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/matilda-2019-ridge-playhouse> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 523427129 | Drop-In: Sober Sports at the Downtown Community Centre | 2019-11-23 | 2:30 pm | 2019-11-23 | 4:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Saturday until January 26, 2020 | 2020-01-26 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200126T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 9:12 pm | [Sober Sports](https://www.facebook.com/sobersports/) offers safe, fun, and supportive sport and recreation as foundations for supporting addiction recovery, fostering addiction advocacy and awareness, and encouraging lifestyles and relationships beneficial to individual wellness. Join us on Saturday afternoons, 2:30pm - 4:30pm for a variety of activities and yoga at the [Downtown Community Centre](https://www.facebook.com/DowntownCommunityCentre/). Drop-in is $3 <https://www.facebook.com/events/1225892767597899/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 500190997 | The Irishman | 2019-11-23 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-23 | 6:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:20 pm | Victoria Premiere! 100% on Rotten Tomatoes! Martin Scorsese’s brutal, knotty and often hilarious gangster opus is based on the recollections of real-life figure, Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a truck driver taken under the wing of Philadelphia mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and Detroit-based union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). The film casts Sheeran as a sort of pistol-packing Zelig. Many true-crime experts have questioned Sheeran’s status as a reliable witness. Like all Scorsese’s best work, The Irishman doesn’t so much explain why certain men turn to crime as suggest that all successful men are criminals. –London Evening Standard UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 513042298 | There Are No Fakes | 2019-11-23 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-23 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 10:00 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE A **$20,000 Norval Morrisseau painting** is purchased from a reputable Toronto art gallery before its **authenticity is called into question**, leading to the discovery of **Canada’s largest and most infamous art scam.** **Premiered at HotDocs 2019** “Kastner gives a glimpse of the largely unregulated global art market, with only a hazy legal framework for dealing with frauds and forgeries and lots of convenient myths that obscure the connections among art, money and power.” **Alison Gillmor, *Winnipeg Free Press*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/robbery-2/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/there-are-no-fakes/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 486708717 | 📈 Friends of Living and Learning Through Loss 25th Anniversary Fundraiser | 2019-11-23 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-23 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-11 3:43 pm | Learning Through Loss has been providing grief and loss education and support to youth in the Capital Region District for over 25 yrs. This year we're celebrating 25 years as a registered charity. Come join us in the beautiful Robert Bateman Centre of Nature for an educational evening and learn how grief and loss impacts youth and young adults. Find out how we're expanding our services to support more youth and families in Greater Victoria. 10% of the population has experienced the death of an immediate family member during childhood or adolescence. There are many other types of grief and loss that impact youth and their loved ones. **Why is this important?** We know that mismanaged and unexpressed grief can show up later as unregulated anger, take root as depression and fuel a desire to self-medicate. Imagine 10% of the population with stories of major, early loss, many of them unspoken and suppressed. Most of these losses are never supported the way they could be and, if they could, we could alter their futures for the better. Friends of Living and Learning Through Loss (LTL) are hoping to change the outcomes and help youth start the conversation. **$50** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/friends-of-living-and-learning-through-loss-25th-anniversary-fundraiser-tickets-72746112581**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/friends-of-living-and-learning-through-loss-25th-anniversary-fundraiser-tickets-72746112581) Proceeds from this event will support youth through LTL's new one on one counselling program for youth experiencing difficult and/or complicated grief. Tickets are limited. Admission includes appetizers. Cash bar. Thank you for supporting Friends of Living and Learning Through Loss.  |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 492945083 | LifeCycles 25th Anniversary Harvest Party | 2019-11-23 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-23 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-17 11:22 pm | **Join us to celebrate 25 years of LifeCycles. We'll have yummy food, a cash cider bar, music and short stories.** Join us at the central Philippine Bayanihan Community Centre for an evening of stories, food, music and celebration. For 25 years LifeCycles has been cultivating community health by connecting people to local food. We're inviting all our supporters to come together to celebrate! We've invited some of the organization's leaders through the years to tell very short stories about LifeCycles. This will be followed by music and mingling. We'll have some historical displays to check out, and lots of yummy food and our local cider throughout. All are welcome! Hope you can make it. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lifecycles-25th-anniversary-harvest-party-tickets-77338937845> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 502387122 | 🏳️🌈 Sashay Cafe : An All Ages Drag Show | 2019-11-23 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-23 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-28 8:52 am | Victoria's open stage all ages drag show is back again with an incredible line up! Sashay Café is a cozy monthly drag show taking place at Caffe Fantastico in the heart of Quadra Village. The coffee bar will be open, and alcohol and food will also be available for purchase. Come support local drag! $10 online Tickets available at the door if not sold out online. <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sashay-cafe-an-all-ages-drag-show-tickets-78902336011> Join us for a thrilling evening of performances from veteran and up-and-coming drag artists: \*Brae Kaleg : ig @braekaleg \*Candy Boxx : ig @\_therandomjess\_ \*Chase N Ryder : ig @chasenryder \*Devaiya Ra : ig @devaiya.ra \*Lilith : ig @ciel\_noir666 \*Marius The Faerie Bear : @ursusfaerius \*Mister Mixter \*Misster Mortecai : ig @misster.mortecai \*Nikolai Hardbasskovitch : ig @nikolaihardbasskovitch Acknowledgement: This show is happening on the traditional and unceded lands of the Lekwungen-speaking people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. Let us all work towards decolonization together. Accessibility: \*Caffe Fantastico has two levels connected by 2 stairs. Both the Quadra St and Kings Rd entries are level with the sidewalk. There is a single use wheelchair accessible restroom on both the upper and lower level. The upper level (Kings Rd entrance) has access to the coffee bar. \*There will be amplified sound via microphone and speakers. Lighting is overhead with no coloured or flashing lights. \*There is street parking available, as well as bus stops less than one block from the cafe. \*Tickets are available on a sliding scale for anyone with financial barriers who would like to attend and support. We can also arrange a cash door ticket for you if electronic transactions are a barrier. Please send a message or email loveofdrag@gmail.com so I can arrange to accommodate you! This show is a space for LGBTQ+ art. Allies are welcome to join us, please respect the artists and community. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 514597132 | 📈 VIPIRG Celebrating 30 Years of Culture & Community | 2019-11-23 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-23 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-10 6:51 pm | Join us to celebrate our 30th anniversary with an evening featuring snacks, drinks, entertainment and more! VIPIRG is 30 years!! VIPIRG has been an important part of Victoria's community-based research, education, and advocacy landscape since 1989. Our programs and services have impacted thousands of residents of the city. We are thrilled to be celebrating this milestone together with our staff, volunteers, as well as our extensive community in Victoria. If you're not familiar with us, you're welcome to attend this event and ask our staff/volunteers about the work we do. The evening will start with drinks\* and live music, followed by a more formal meeting. We will end the evening with more live music and dessert. \*There is a cash/debit card bar. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/celebrating-30-years-of-culture-community-tickets-79930952631> Dress code: No need for a tux or gown. Come in your favorite fall cocktail attire! For anyone that's unable to attend the event but still wants to support our work, please click "Register" and you will be able to make a donation right there. Alternative, visit www.vipirg.ca/donate. |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 500190998 | The Irishman | 2019-11-23 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-23 | 10:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:20 pm | Victoria Premiere! 100% on Rotten Tomatoes! Martin Scorsese’s brutal, knotty and often hilarious gangster opus is based on the recollections of real-life figure, Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a truck driver taken under the wing of Philadelphia mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and Detroit-based union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). The film casts Sheeran as a sort of pistol-packing Zelig. Many true-crime experts have questioned Sheeran’s status as a reliable witness. Like all Scorsese’s best work, The Irishman doesn’t so much explain why certain men turn to crime as suggest that all successful men are criminals. –London Evening Standard UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 516644808 | 🔥 Happy Burnday! | 2019-11-23 | 7:30 pm | 2019-11-24 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 9:32 pm | Your local Burner community thinks you’re so special, we decided to throw you a pARTy! A Happy Burnday Party! Our fall event is all about celebrating you! We know how hard you volunteer, how many hours you poured into making that thing and making that thing happen. We see You. You’re special, and special people deserve a special pARTy! Balloons, pARTy games and... you can bet your burner ass, there will be cake! It is an indoor event and it's close to downtown for better, dryer, safer fun. Please Note: This is a 19+ event. Please bring ID BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE: [https://www.volcor.net/TakeSurvey2.aspx?s=2442\_HappyBurndayVolunteersForm](https://www.volcor.net/TakeSurvey2.aspx?s=2442_HappyBurndayVolunteersForm) \---------------------------------------------- Do you want to bring Art? Or a theme camp? Or a burnday game? to Happy Burnday? Answer the PLACEMENT form to get placed and learn the ins & outs of this new venue: <https://forms.gle/tUcc6cBLuCXGbRf58> It’s your Burnday party and you can art if you want to! (sorry, no fire art at this party) We acknowledge and respect the Lkwungen peoples on whose traditional territory this event and much of the creative work that we do happens. We are grateful to the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples who have taken care of this land and continue to fight for it today. What can we do to continue to honour and support this every day? |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 500067611 | CCPA Showtune Cabaret Bar | 2019-11-23 | 10:00 pm | 2019-11-23 | 11:59 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 1:58 pm | 2019-10-25 1:58 pm | Join CCPA’s Year II students as they produce their own ‘New York-style’ showtune cabaret at a sleek classy bar and historic hotel! Each season the College seeks partnerships that offer our students and audience unique and enriching experiences. This new partnership with Veneto Bar Ristorante at Hotel Rialto will bring a piano bar to the heart of downtown Victoria with an eclectic selections of songs covering musical theatre, pop, and a few surprises. **Doors @ 9:30pm / Show @ 10pm** **Tickets: $20 (includes a welcome drink)** Seating is limited. Additional food and beverage will be available for purchase. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ccpa-showtune-cabaret-bar-tickets-78543617073> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500105748 | 📈🎈 Little Owl Kids Fair 2019 | 2019-11-24 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-24 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 2:39 pm | Little Owl Kids Fair is a handmade market with products designed just for babies and kids. With over 25 of Vancouver Island's best creators of handmade designs this is a one stop shop for local quality. Little Owl features waldorf inspired toys and dolls, local children's clothing designers, ceramics artists, dress up designs, sensory toys, bedding, knits, original art work, and more! Come for the vendors and stay for the facepainting, kids activities, crafts, music and food truck! Little Owl is also very proud to feature young makers! These kids and youth have such creativity and dedication to what they make. They don't pay a booth fee but they do donate 10% of their proceeds to a nonprofit of their choice. Be sure to stop by the young makers corner to learn more about what they are making and who they are supporting. Little Owl Kids Fair November 24 at the Fernwood NRG. Also check out The Owl Designer Fair on November 22 +23! Adults $3, Kids Free, Full Weekend Pass $5 <https://www.owlfair.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 482470304 | 31st Annual Out of Hand Modern Market | 2019-11-24 | 11:00 am | 2019-11-24 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 3:47 pm | Out of Hand Modern Market is celebrating its 31st anniversary this year. It is bigger and better than ever with a curated selection of beautiful goods made by hand by 100+ of Western Canada’s most accomplished and talented artists and makers. Buy directly from the creators of stunning jewelry, pottery, fashions, food, wine and spirits, décor and more. Live music and onsite bistro make for a wonderful holiday shopping experience. Tickets will be available online starting October 15 or at the door. Daily Admission: Adults $9. Seniors and youth $7. Multi-day pass: Adults $10. Seniors and youth $8. Kids under 12 admitted free. To see a list of our artists and makers please see our website below. [www.outofhand.ca](http://www.outofhand.ca/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 523364701 | 🎄 Christmas Market in the Courtyard | 2019-11-24 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-24 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 7:08 pm | Ottavio and Oak Bay Local present “Christmas in the Courtyard.“ In conjunction with the Oak Bay Light Up, local vendors will be set up in Ottavio’s courtyard from 2-6 pm. Warm up at Ottavio with hot chocolate, treats, and the seasonal tradition of roasted chestnuts in the cafe or on the avenue. Local Vendors include: [Sea Cider Farm & Cider House](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sea-Cider-Farm-Cider-House/190516601020715), [L'Apéro - A cheese experience](https://www.facebook.com/aperocheese1/), [Island Art by Jaime](https://www.facebook.com/funkyfriendsdesigns/), [A Pet's Life](https://www.facebook.com/apetslifeaugusta/), [Flourish Bakeshop](https://www.facebook.com/flourishbakeshopyyj/), @Cait\_Wind, [Margie Bella](https://www.facebook.com/MargieBellaTextile/), and [Eclipsing Star Crafts](https://www.facebook.com/Eclipsing-Star-Crafts-107155177407309/). See you there! <https://www.facebook.com/events/723912108092820/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 479929328 | 🎄 Oak Bay Christmas Festival | 2019-11-24 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-24 | 7:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-10-04 11:29 pm | The Oak Bay Christmas Festival kicks off the last Sunday in November with the Christmas Festival Light Up. Family activities start at 2 PM with a bouncy castle, street games, craft stations and lighted trucks. Onstage entertainment begins at 3 PM. Plus roasted chestnuts, Canada Post collecting letters to Santa and thousands of lights on buildings, trees and lampposts throughout the Village, Light Up celebrates the start of the festive season in Oak Bay Village. Santa Claus arrives oon an Oak Bay Fire Truck to really get things started! See our event calendar for complete event details.[](http://www.visitoakbayvillage.ca/upload/image/66f9f44e006f6c1403ffcb3c72a342c6.jpg) <https://www.oakbay.ca/explore-oak-bay/festivals-events/annual-events/christmas-oak-bay> There are a variety of other events during the Christmas Festival. During the Art on the Avenue Gallery Walk and Oak Bay Village Christmas Social on the first Thursday in December, shops and galleries open for evening browsing tasting, and to welcome friends and neighbours for a bit of Oak Bay Village hospitality. On the first Saturday of December the Island Equipment Owners Association Parade of Lighted Trucks, featuring over 80 brightly lit cement trucks, dump trucks and other heavy equipment comes through Oak Bay Village. [](http://www.visitoakbayvillage.ca/upload/image/66f9f44e006f6c1403ffcb3c72a342c6.jpg) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 448128295 | 🎈 Free Kidding Around Yoga Family Class | 2019-11-24 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-24 | 3:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-05 10:28 pm | Bring the whole family for a fun, creative, blissful yoga class! This FREE class will introduce classic yoga, meditation, breath work, and stress-management in a kid-friendly style with original music, games, and imaginative stories. We have some mats on hand to borrow, but bring your own if you have. All ages are welcome! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RSVP: <info@kiddingaroundyoga.com> <https://www.4cornerscommunitycollective.ca/events/free-family-kids-yoga-class/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 500191000 | The Irishman | 2019-11-24 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-24 | 6:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:20 pm | Victoria Premiere! 100% on Rotten Tomatoes! Martin Scorsese’s brutal, knotty and often hilarious gangster opus is based on the recollections of real-life figure, Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a truck driver taken under the wing of Philadelphia mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and Detroit-based union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). The film casts Sheeran as a sort of pistol-packing Zelig. Many true-crime experts have questioned Sheeran’s status as a reliable witness. Like all Scorsese’s best work, The Irishman doesn’t so much explain why certain men turn to crime as suggest that all successful men are criminals. –London Evening Standard UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 507558093 | 📈🎄🍺 Merry & Bright - An Intrepid Theatre Fundraiser | 2019-11-24 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-24 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-02 6:16 pm | 2019-11-02 6:17 pm | Join us at The Atrium for Merry & Bright, featuring an incredible array of silent auction items – from tickets to the best arts events in BC, to one-of-a-kind packages, to incredible experiences – and a live auction hosted by the amazing Alison Ross of Alison Ross Appraisals. This annual event raises funds for our festivals and programs and is a great way to kick off the holiday season and support Intrepid, plus a tasting hour, canapes, and live entertainment. Tickets on sale soon, but pull out those calendars and save the date for Merry & Bright. Thanks to our event sponsors [Jawl Properties](https://www.facebook.com/Jawl-Properties-144980542240526/), [Used.ca](https://www.facebook.com/UsedCanada/), Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.. and the generous silent & live auction donors. More Information Tickets $50 Silent auction bidding commences at 6:30. The live auction begins at 8:00pm. The tasting hour ends at 7:30. The silent auction will close 5 minutes after the live auction ends. A cash bar will be open all night. Items can be paid for with cash, cheque, Visa, MasterCard or debit. <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/merry-bright-2019/> Browse the Auction Catalogue ahead of the event. It will posted on November 15. Intrepid Theatre respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Lekwungen People, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 515656972 | Glitter and Doom – A Tom Waits Burlesque Tribute | 2019-11-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-24 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-11 10:50 pm | Luna Lavender and Keith Sonic of Diversion Burlesk are bringing you an evening filled to the brim with burlesque numbers reflecting and celebrating the eclectic works of the ‘Master of Mood’, Tom Waits! Come delve with us into this enthralling world of shadow and light, showcasing art so strange and sophisticated, brooding and beautiful, so outlandish and outrageous like Mr. Waits himself; a sphere of Glitter and Doom. Featuring performances by: Burnina Sparks Busty Pipes Daisy Scorsese Florence Fatale Holly Hardwood Keith Sonic Lexxi Elixir Luna Lavender Penis Flytrap Them Fatale Ulva Südden hosted by: the last of the big time losers – shayne avec i grec! DOORS: 7:00 pm SHOW: 8:00 pm $15 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/glitter-and-doom-a-tom-waits-burlesque-tribute-tickets-78816756039> This is a 19+ event. Diversion Burlesk is a new collective bringing monthly community burlesque shows to the Victoria Event Centre stage. The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There is currently no operational elevator. Should you need assistance getting up the stairs, please get in touch with us. Inside the Victoria Event Centre both washrooms are gender-neutral, and one is accessible. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500191001 | The Irishman | 2019-11-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-24 | 10:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:20 pm | Victoria Premiere! 100% on Rotten Tomatoes! Martin Scorsese’s brutal, knotty and often hilarious gangster opus is based on the recollections of real-life figure, Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a truck driver taken under the wing of Philadelphia mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and Detroit-based union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). The film casts Sheeran as a sort of pistol-packing Zelig. Many true-crime experts have questioned Sheeran’s status as a reliable witness. Like all Scorsese’s best work, The Irishman doesn’t so much explain why certain men turn to crime as suggest that all successful men are criminals. –London Evening Standard UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 482467330 | Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival 2019 | 2019-11-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-24 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-07 3:42 pm | Join the Alpine Club of Canada's Vancouver Island Section in celebrating the spirit of adventure with Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival and World Tour! All tickets $27.00 <https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2867.html> There will be a short intermission during the performance. Parking on Campus: [www.uvic.ca/security/parking/rates/](http://www.uvic.ca/security/parking/rates/) //// Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour was born from Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival which began in Banff, Alberta. In 1976 a tight-knit group of climbers and outdoor enthusiasts conceived The Banff Festival of Mountaineering Films. This was one-day gathering that became the renowned international Festival it is today. Over 30 years ago, Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival began an outreach program to bring the Festival to other communities. This has become known as Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Like the first festival in Banff, the tour began small – three cities across Canada. Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour now reaches over 40 countries and brings mountain films to an audience of over 550,000 worldwide in approximately 550 locations. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 452021059 | 📚🥐 Bolen Books Bake Off hosted by Bruno Feldeisen! | 2019-11-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-24 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-09 5:14 pm | 2019-11-04 3:10 pm | # Postponed - check website for new date: <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> Get ready bakers and baking lovers. The one and only Bruno Feldeisen, host of The Great Canadian Baking Show, will be joining us this fall for an event that will be truly delicious, to say the least. You'll have the chance to see three local baking companies go head to head in a bake off, eat yummy cake, and to meet Bruno in person to celebrate his forthcoming book, *Baking with Bruno*. The competition will be judged by Bruno and select local influencers. You'll also hear Bruno discuss *Baking with Bruno* before getting your copy signed by the baking master himself! The event will be free to attend, and drinks and cakes will be provided. It's going to be an especially delectable fall. <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 513042648 | There Are No Fakes | 2019-11-24 | 7:45 pm | 2019-11-24 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until November 26, 2019 | 2019-11-26 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191126T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 10:00 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE A **$20,000 Norval Morrisseau painting** is purchased from a reputable Toronto art gallery before its **authenticity is called into question**, leading to the discovery of **Canada’s largest and most infamous art scam.** **Premiered at HotDocs 2019** “Kastner gives a glimpse of the largely unregulated global art market, with only a hazy legal framework for dealing with frauds and forgeries and lots of convenient myths that obscure the connections among art, money and power.” **Alison Gillmor, *Winnipeg Free Press*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/robbery-2/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/there-are-no-fakes/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 477318427 | Peek Fest 2019: Closing Reception | 2019-11-25 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-25 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 9:30 am | 2019-10-02 9:49 am | Join us for a reception as the festival draws to a close. Taps will be flowing, wine will be chilling, and we’ll going to celebrate the last day of Peek Fest in style! The perfect chance to meet and mingle with Peek-Fest artists and workshop leaders, the official Peek Fest partay for is for artists and anyone who loves live performance. <http://www.impulsetheatre.ca/peek-fest.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 518628563 | Youth Economic Roundtable: Victoria 3.0 - Pivoting to a Higher Economy | 2019-11-25 | 4:30 pm | 2019-11-25 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 6:28 pm | This fall, we are creating Victoria’s second economic action plan. We are seeking input from people who do business in our community to help develop a plan which will be presented to City Council in January 2020 and implemented over the next five to 20 years. This roundtable is for youth! According to a recent report, “[Humans Wanted: How Canadian Youth Can Thrive in an Age of Disruption](https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rbc.com%2Fdms%2Fenterprise%2Ffuturelaunch%2F_assets-custom%2Fpdf%2FRBC-Future-Skills-Report-FINAL-Singles.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Ckhart%40victoria.ca%7C6cbf87b1fcbd44b6677f08d756479e7a%7Cd7098116c6e84d2a89eedb15b6c23375%7C0%7C0%7C637072737904333893&sdata=rIUlMRHiJA%2Fe4%2BZ%2BOBTGDoxep7efExDaBiiFx%2BYzSrg%3D&reserved=0)” there will be 2.5 million more jobs created in Canada over the next five years; a technology revolution always results in more jobs not less. Youth are well-positioned to lead in this new economy. We are holding this roundtable to make sure that the City does what it can to help prepare youth for the economy of the future. All roundtables will be held at City Hall and facilitated by Mayor Helps. [Learn More.](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/mayor-lisa-helps/victoria-3-0-pivoting-to-a-higher-value-economy/youth-economic-roundtable.html) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 523928652 | Downton Abbey | 2019-11-25 | 5:15 pm | 2019-11-25 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-20 8:53 am | The **aristocratic Crawley famil**y, their loyal servants, and their magisterial estate will receive a **royal visit** from the **King and Queen of England**, setting in motion a wave of **scandal** that could **collapse Downton’s future**. “Newbies will still be able to enjoy the lighthearted fare however, those familiar with the series created by Julian Fellowes will benefit the most. A real treat for fans.” **Joe Friar, *The Victoria Advocate*** “Every element you expect to see, you see. The movie knows what it is and is on top of its game. Everything is just so.” **Matt Zoller Seitz, *RogerEbert.com*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/once-were-brothers/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/downton-abbey/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 391968450 | DIY: how to repair your outdoor gear | 2019-11-25 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-25 | 6:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-02 10:01 pm | Once you learn these simple fixes, you’ll have the skills to repair the most common things that go wrong with outdoor gear. From fixing a broken tent pole to unsticking a zipper, these handy tips could save your next trip. **Skill level**: beginner **Format**: knowledge-based, small group class ## You’ll learn - How to repair tent pole elastic cords - How to repair broken tent poles - How to fix zippers (stuck, separated and broken zippers) - How to fix a hole in a sleeping pad - Tips to clean and waterproof your gear ## Important notes We’ll provide all the demo gear and know-how, but we won’t be repairing your gear during this clinic. You’ll learn the skills to fix your own gear at home. ## Who’s teaching the clinic? Our clinics are taught by friendly MEC staffers who are ready to answer any questions and share all the stuff they love about being outside. Everyone’s welcome! Register here: <https://events.mec.ca/event/256121/diy-how-to-repair-your-outdoor-gear-nov25> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 501107323 | Movie Monday: The Glass Castle | 2019-11-25 | 6:15 pm | 2019-11-25 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:48 pm | Here is a film that deserves another look. Having just read the memoir by Jeannett Walls it gave me a new appreciation of the screenplay that so brilliantly conveys the story of the sometimes close, sometimes totally dysfunctional family. Dad was a dreamer and alcoholic and Mum was a self obsessed artist, leaving their four kids to pretty much fend for themselves. In a strong ensemble cast, Woody Harrison's performance stands out as the perplexing parent, always falling short of the dream of a Glass Castle he would build for the family, sometime. Pg13 strong language [more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoR2Nm43wRA) \-- Victoria's long running weekly film series of eclectic and thoughtful films, often with special presentations and discussions. Free admission, donations always welcome First come, first served. To ensure a seat join us by 6:15. More information: <https://www.moviemonday.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 527570003 | JCCV Film Night: All That Jazz | 2019-11-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-25 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-24 8:49 am | 2019-11-24 8:50 am | All That Jazz ranks among the best musicals ever filmed with eye-popping production numbers and sensational singing and dancing. Roy Scheider plays Bob Fosse in this Academy Award winning film. Dazzlingly presented, this electrifying story about the perils of pushing yourself too hard is filled with Fosse’s legendary song and dance choreography. All That Jazz is an unmistakable classic in its field, full of talent and originality! Please join us for a fun evening of cinema…schmoozing…discussing and having a good time! State of the Art projection, large screen & great sound! Snacks and cold drinks included in the $10 price of admission. $8 for JCCV members. A classic cartoon and/or newsreel prior to the feature! Dick de Ryk – Resident Movie Critic and Comic Book Aficionado Contact: <eegabeeva@shaw.ca> (<mailto:eegabeeva@shaw.ca>) <https://jccvictoria.ca/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500191002 | Picking Up The Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket w/ Director Carey Newmann | 2019-11-25 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-25 | 8:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:20 pm | Special Event! Sponsored by Pacific Opera Victoria. Director Carey Newman in attendance for a Q&A. As a way to honour the more than 150,000 victims of the Canadian residential-school system, including his own father, Kwagiulth and Coast Salish artist and Audain Professor at the University of Victoria, film co-director, Carey Newman embarks on a long journey to create the Witness Blanket. This large-scale art installation, inspired by the woven blanket’s symbolization of protection in Indigenous cultures, features hundreds of artifacts gathered from former residential school sites. Picking Up the Pieces: The Making of the Witness Blanket follows Newman and his team as they travel across Canada to meet survivors and collect these pieces of history. Through these survivors’ testimonies, the documentary offers a crucial account of the atrocities committed in government-funded, church-run schools—and the lasting effects those acts have had on Indigenous communities.—Vancouver International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 504927325 | 📈 Charity Fundraiser: For The Rainbow Kitchen: The Blue Bosses, Jive Big Band | 2019-11-25 | 7:30 pm | 2019-11-25 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 7:51 pm | Make a difference in your community by coming out to enjoy some great music. The Blue Bosses (jazz combo) and Jive (big band) are teaming up once again to put on a fantastic night of entertainment in support of a great cause. You’ll hear everything from Michael Buble to Sly & The Family Stone to classic jazz standards. The Rainbow Kitchen feeds 1200+ guests from around the CRD every day. Help them out by attending a highly enjoyable night of musical entertainment, directed by trombonist Nick La Riviere. Admission is by donation - pay what you can, and it all goes to those in need! By donation <http://hermannsjazz.com/show/497512/view> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 470016696 | 🏳️🌈 Monday Night Fever: A Saltines Disco Ball! | 2019-11-25 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-25 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 11:41 pm | **70s Disco Themed Event & Live Game Show Night** From the broads who brought you the epic interactivity of the Matchmaker Monday series, and the fringe super hit GRL PWR, comes a disco ball for the ages! "Come on down!" to the VEC on Monday, November 25th for Monday Night Fever: A Saltines Disco Ball! A 70s disco themed event and live game show night, complete with games, live performances, costume contest, karaoke, prizes, and more! A place to mingle and meet new folks, start up a convo, and possibly take part in one of our live game show segments! Featuring performances by: The Saltines Pop Tart Cherry Cheeks Eddi Licious The 4D Experience Plus: The Newlymet Game! Pop Quiz! Soul Train Build-Off! Costume Contest! Karaoke! \*Prizes for game show and costume contest winners! 19+ Doors 7:30PM with an 8PM Start $15 Advanced Tickets / $20 At the Door \*LGBTQIA+ inclusive event. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/monday-night-fever-a-saltines-disco-ball-tickets-73862042357> Whether you are looking to meet new friends or are searching for possibly more, this will be a safe space to mingle, make new connections and have fun! Break out your best disco themed attire and hustle your way to a boogie wonderland! Costumes are encouraged but not required. What is "The Newlymet Game" you ask? In the spirit of retro dating game shows (minus the heternormativity, misogyny, and focus on romantic love as the end all be all), "The Newlymet Game" features one "Cutie" who will then choose between 3 different "Patooties" as their secrets are revealed on stage. We encourage people to sign up before hand in order for us to put them with the most appropriate and/or hilarious matches. To sign up as a contestant, or to learn more, please email us at saltybroadproductions@gmail.com! —————————————————————— More info about the Victoria Event Centre: Washrooms are gender inclusive. This event will take place on the Lekwungen Territory, as represented today by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. Let's all take a moment to reflect on the privilege we have to offer community events that we can feel welcomed at when so much terror has come to the people of this land, and of Canada. At the VEC there is zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. If you feel uncomfortable at any time please take care of yourself and/or find one of our community support folks to help out. The Victoria Event Centre (VEC) is a non-profit organization (Victoria Multi-Cultual Society) that operates a multi-purpose rental venue for non-profits, arts groups, cultural communities and everyone in between. Accessibility Information: NEWEST INFO HERE: https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ Accessibility Update at the VEC here: https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VEC-Accessibility-Update-June-2019.pdf The Victoria Event Centre is on the second storey of a building up a rather steep flight of 27 stairs. There is a continuous handrail up the stairwell and our workers/organizers are available to provide assistance as directed. The handrails are not close enough together to hold onto both at the same time. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender inclusive wheelchair accessible washroom that technically fits necessary size dimensions, but is missing a bar and a handrail beside the toilet. There are two stalls, in the washroom, but only one of these has been renovated to meet 5'x5' wheelchair clearance. The Victoria Event Centre is a low-light environment, and although there are no fluorescents outside of the bathrooms and some brighter lit areas for lip-reading and signing, hazards are not well-lit and the lighting is not even throughout the venue. Strobe lights are not permitted. Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 425943650 | 💼 Victoria Job Fair | 2019-11-26 | 1:00 pm | 2019-11-26 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-08-13 3:11 pm | 2019-08-13 3:11 pm | **Looking for Work? New Career?, Immediate Hiring? Direct Interview?** **DO NOT MISS THE VICTORIA JOB FAIR:** **TIME:** 1:00PM TO 3:00PM **HOTEL:** Parkside Hotel **ADDRESS:** 810 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 5B1 **MEET FACE TO FACE WITH HIRING COMPANIES IN VICTORIA** Recruiters, HR Managers, Hiring Companies, Associations, Employment Agencies. **FREE ADMISSION FOR JOB SEEKERS** ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED, [CLICK HERE TO REGISTER](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-victoria-job-fair-march-20th-2019-tickets-37032281551) **SUBMIT YOUR RESUME FOR EMPLOYERS** Employers might contact you before the Job Fair. [UPLOAD RESUME HERE](https://recruit.zohopublic.com/recruit/Portal.na?iframe=false&digest=FnGv50x*k*vdt3ETSpSRNu6HQO4EwoI1z3Lp05VEtbM-) HUNDREDS OF DAILY JOB POSTINGS - [CLICK HERE TO APPLY TODAY](https://www.jobscanada.work/jobs/) **EMPLOYER REGISTRATION CLICK [HERE](http://www.jobscanadafair.com/v/vspfiles/downloadables/Jobs%20Canada%20Registration%20Form%20%202017.pdf)** EMPLOYER SOLICITATION IS NOT ALLOWED AT THE JOB FAIR. **PAST LIST OF EXHIBITORS [HERE](http://www.jobscanadafair.com/Victoria-Job-Fair-List-of-Exhibitors-s/1554.htm)** The Final List of Exhibitors will be posted HERE one week prior the Job Fair. Please Bookmark our [website](https://www.jobscanadafair.com/) for Job Fair update and cancellation notice. Follow Us on Social Medias to stay current with latest updates |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 500191004 | Vagabond | 2019-11-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-26 | 8:44 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:20 pm | Sandrine Bonnaire won the Best Actress César for her portrayal of the defiant young drifter Mona, found frozen to death in a ditch at the beginning of Vagabond. Agnès Varda pieces together Mona’s story through flashbacks told by those who encountered her (played by a largely nonprofessional cast), producing a splintered portrait of an enigmatic woman. With its sparse, poetic imagery, Vagabond (Sans toit ni loi) is a stunner, and won Varda the top prize at the Venice Film Festival. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 528547367 | Let Them Eat Dirt w/ Q&A with Dr. Brett Finlay | 2019-11-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-26 | 8:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-25 8:54 am | **Connect with young families, researchers, and doctors to sleuth out what’s harming our microbiota and learn how we can reverse the trend.** Allergies, obesity, asthma, intestinal disorders, auto-immune diseases, and diabetes are all on the rise, with some even doubling every ten years. New research points to changes in the complex ecosystem of microbes that live on and inside every one of us – our microbiota – as a major cause. But how could microorganisms that live in your gut affect the odds you’ll develop asthma, a disease of the lungs – or diabetes, a metabolic disorder? LET THEM EAT DIRT: The Hunt For Our Kid's Missing Microbes connects with young families, researchers, and doctors to sleuth out what’s harming our microbiota and learn what we can do to reverse this dangerous trend. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Dr. Brett Finlay. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/let-them-eat-dirt-tickets-79396999563> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 464286937 | 🎄📈 Huron Carole - A Path to a Miracle | 2019-11-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-26 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-20 2:23 pm | The Huron Carole is a seasonal music institution spanning more than 3 decades, touring from coast to coast to coast. Expect an evening of contemporary and signature Christmas music, along with stories creatively crafted by Tom Jackson. Award winning musicians Tom McKillip, Darryl Havers, John MacArthur Ellis, Kirby Barber and Diane Lines join Tom onstage. This performance is one of 16 across Canada raising funds for local food banks and family service agencies. As is tradition since 1988, proceeds support The Mustard Seed Food Bank. “Each year my awareness of how creativity meets humanity enlarges and it’s a joy to play for like-minded people invested in their communities. Path to a Miracle is our theme this year as we pay attention to the light inside all of us…the path we carve – intentional or investigative - and the mark we leave.” Tom Jackson **Hosted by The Mustard Seed Street Church** **Doors open 6:00pm - snacks and Christmas goodies provided** **Performance 7:00pm - open seating** **Tickets - $30.00 (online) $40.00 (door)** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/huron-carole-a-path-to-a-miracle-tickets-73447221617>** *Tom Jackson, founder of The Huron Carole Benefit Concert Series, is a musician, beloved TV personality (North of 60, Star Trek, Law and Order), and long-time champion for the marginalized. Having experienced life on the streets himself, he discovered music was a way to help others*. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 500191005 | Vagabond | 2019-11-26 | 9:00 pm | 2019-11-26 | 10:44 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:21 pm | Sandrine Bonnaire won the Best Actress César for her portrayal of the defiant young drifter Mona, found frozen to death in a ditch at the beginning of Vagabond. Agnès Varda pieces together Mona’s story through flashbacks told by those who encountered her (played by a largely nonprofessional cast), producing a splintered portrait of an enigmatic woman. With its sparse, poetic imagery, Vagabond (Sans toit ni loi) is a stunner, and won Varda the top prize at the Venice Film Festival. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 509325168 | 📚 Wednesday Book Club – Central Branch: Becoming by Michelle Obama | 2019-11-27 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-27 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:49 pm | Join us for a monthly book discussion group featuring titles chosen from different genres and available in multiple formats: ebook, e-audiobook, books on CD, and print. Read or listen to a pre-selected book at home, discuss it at the monthly meeting, and hear about other titles to enjoy. Registration begins September 3. September 25 ***Crazy Rich Asians*** by Kevin Kwan October 30 ***A Gentleman in Moscow*** by Amor Towles November 27 ***Becoming*** by Michelle Obama <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/wednesday-book-club-central-branch/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 364524724 | Mayor's Community Drop-In | 2019-11-27 | 4:30 pm | 2019-11-27 | 6:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Read-only | 2019-05-30 5:04 pm | Join us for Mayor’s Community Drop-In. Mayor Lisa Helps welcomes members of the public to have the opportunity to drop in to see her, meet others, engage in conversation, share thoughts, ideas and concerns, and to build community and a sense of belonging. For more information on the format and a schedule of upcoming dates, click [here](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/mayor-lisa-helps/mayors-community-drop-in.html). |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 523928269 | Downton Abbey | 2019-11-27 | 5:15 pm | 2019-11-27 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-20 8:53 am | 2019-11-20 8:53 am | The **aristocratic Crawley famil**y, their loyal servants, and their magisterial estate will receive a **royal visit** from the **King and Queen of England**, setting in motion a wave of **scandal** that could **collapse Downton’s future**. “Newbies will still be able to enjoy the lighthearted fare however, those familiar with the series created by Julian Fellowes will benefit the most. A real treat for fans.” **Joe Friar, *The Victoria Advocate*** “Every element you expect to see, you see. The movie knows what it is and is on top of its game. Everything is just so.” **Matt Zoller Seitz, *RogerEbert.com*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/once-were-brothers/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/downton-abbey/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 523418006 | 🎄📈 Christmas Card Making Workshop At Delta Victoria with proceeds to Santa’s Anonymous | 2019-11-27 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-27 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Wednesday and Thursday until December 13, 2019 | 2019-12-13 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191213T075959Z;BYDAY=WE,TH | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 8:52 pm | Join us for a fun-filled evening of Holiday card making! Prepare to wow your friends and family this holiday season with beautiful handmade cards. During the workshop our fantastic instructor will demonstrate different techniques and provide ideas for multiple designs. All proceeds to [CFAX Santas Anonymous](https://www.facebook.com/CFAXSantas/) All supplies are provided. Registration is required - please contact vic.sales@deltahotels.com to secure your spot. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. <https://www.facebook.com/events/delta-hotels-by-marriott-victoria-ocean-pointe-resort/christmas-card-making-workshops/2561568027295775/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 523419596 | Sharpening Workshop | 2019-11-27 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-27 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 8:56 pm | Join us for an introductory workshop on knife and tool sharpening! We'll go over the theory and basics of how to sharpen various blades including knives, hand tools, and garden tools. We'll go over how to use the various bench grinders, files, and finishing stones available at the Tool Library. This event is free for Victoria Tool Library members, and by donation for non-members, thanks to support form the Township of Esquimalt Community Grants. If you plan to attend, please email victoriatoollibrary@gmail.com as space is limited. The Victoria Tool Library is located on unceded Lekwungen territory. We strive to be a safer space and this is an LGBTQ+ friendly workshop. The workshop will take place in the Tool Library space itself on the ground floor through a fairly narrow door, with a bathroom also located on the ground floor. Please contact us for any additional accessibility info you may need. This workshop is facilitated by Adam Kalloch of Bifrost Forge. A brief bio below: "Being a lifelong blade enthusiast, it came as little surprise that I would move from martial arts and a passion for cooking to eventually working at and then later running a specialty knife store. Often called upon to give talks at the Camosun Culinary arts program regarding blade selection and maintenance, I have spent many hours sharpening and restoring a variety of edged tools in my career. Eventually, moving from running said store to becoming a professional blacksmith specializing in blades and other cutting tools. My name is Adam, and I am the owner-operator of Bifrost Forge. It will be my pleasure to share with you what I have learnt about edge maintenance over the years and some of the tricks about how to look after and restore your tools when mishaps occur." <https://www.facebook.com/events/705732783247826/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 516637713 | Making Place: Setting the Stage for a Design Competition | 2019-11-27 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-27 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 9:18 pm | If you could do anything to activate public space in your community what would it be? What's involved in making a place special and telling its story? What if public space and art could support community-led urban activation? Join the Victoria Design Nerds for an interactive workshop on setting the stage for a design competition with the City of Victoria. This event will feature guest speakers followed by a creative brainstorming session intended to generate a range of diverse visions on the design challenge. How Might We: - Collaborate to create an inclusive and engaging design competition? - Ensure an equitable, community-led process? - Honour Victoria’s history while celebrating it’s evolving identity? - Activate public spaces through adaptive reuse, public art and placemaking? This event is a potluck and BYOB, so be sure to bring your snacks and refreshments. DOORS OPEN: 5:30pm EVENT STARTS: 6:00pm TICKETS: Free Please RSVP as seats are limited. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/making-place-setting-the-stage-for-a-design-competition-tickets-80617847151> We respectfully acknowledge that this event is being held on the traditional territories of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 515654668 | 📈 Ancient Forest Alliance: Year-End Celebration & Fundraiser | 2019-11-27 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-27 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-11 10:47 pm | Join us for the Ancient Forest Alliance’s 2019 Year-End Celebration & Fundraiser at Victoria Event Centre! It’s a great chance to get to know the AFA team, connect with other supporters, donors, and volunteers, and enjoy a presentation by the AFA’s Andrea Inness & TJ Watt. There will be a silent auction with loads of fabulous items & experiences up for grabs, musical pieces by CelloBride, appies and refreshments, a cash bar, and AFA merchandise for sale, so don’t miss out! Tickets: Suggested donation of $10 to $25 at the door or contact info@ancientforestalliance.org to arrange your ticket in advance. Event Schedule: Doors open: 5:45pm Presentations: 6:30pm CelloBride: ~8pm Silent Auction Close & Distribute ~8:45pm Wrap up: ~9pm Check out CelloBride’s beautiful music: [https://cellobride.com/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcellobride.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2RFtL04gstLCn5e6q8mXE6XEiPpai6gJh8I8_gLiV60x3KT6jYunnqzPM&h=AT0L8tAew3PL2GF52bcAjsMnrjHer7e2fBLJG0Xfrpx4lQh70U3e66OcPXHVCbTZNMTWgjiYWlAe118RD65DHDicWsMuYayrPjVRZqJaKt-I16d-xXpdkmBEq4ItKsIMFmee) All funds raised go toward protecting BC’s endangered old-growth forests and to ensure a sustainable second-growth forest industry. See you there! Volunteer with the AFA: <https://www.ancientforestalliance.org/volunteer/> Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 479437300 | 📚🎈 Orca Book Publishers Fall Launch | 2019-11-27 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-27 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 10:21 am | 2019-10-04 10:22 am | **Free to attend.** Doors will open at 6:30pm. Join Orca Book Publishers for the fall launch of eight of their wonderful new kids books. Meet the authors, enjoy some refreshments and get a book signed! **[Sara Cassidy](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=sara+cassidy&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author)** **•** **[Laurie Elmquist](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=laurie+elmquist&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author)** **•** **[Gareth Gaudin](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=gareth+gaudin&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) [Amy Hovey](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=amy+hovey&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author)** **•** **[Kirstie Hudson ](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=kirstie+hudson&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author)** **[Kari Jones](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=kari+jones&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author)** **•** **[Mark Leiren-Young](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=mark+leiren-young&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author)** **•** **[Carey Newman](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=carey+newman&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author)**  <https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 530643559 | VPL Wednesday Pinball League | 2019-11-27 | 6:45 pm | 2019-11-27 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Thursday until December 19, 2019 | 2019-12-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191219T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-27 10:21 am | 2019-11-27 10:24 am | Sign in at 6:45 .. tournament start 7pm The schedule for the rest of 2019 @ Quazar's is below Wed Nov 27th .. Lord Quazar's 3 strikes X .. sign in 6:45pm Wed Dec 4th ... Quazar League Season 3D night 1 .. sign in 7:45pm Wed Dec 11th .. Lord Quazar's 3 strikes XI ... sign in 6:45pm Wed Dec 18th ... Quazar League Season 3D night 2 .. sign in 7:45pm That will conclude the VPL events for 2019 but of course we'll be back even bigger in 2020 ... <https://www.facebook.com/victoriapinball/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 480549064 | 📈 Flamenco Showcase & Fundraiser | 2019-11-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-27 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:37 pm | The Flamenco de la Isla Society is hosting a *Showcase and Fundraiser* featuring local flamenco musicians, dancers, and singers from the [Alma de España Flamenco Dance School](http://www.almadeespana.com). Proceeds will be used to support the art of flamenco on Vancouver Island and the [Victoria Flamenco Festival!](http://www.victoriaflamencofestival.com/) Doors open at 6:00 pm | Show at 7:00 pm. [The Mint’s delicious food](https://themintvictoria.com/downstairs/food/) and drink will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Don't be disappointed, buy your tickets early! The last 5 events sold out in advance with waitlists. Tickets are $20 for [Flamenco de la Isla Members](http://www.flamencodelaisla.org/membership/) and $25 for non-members. ...If still available, tickets at the door will be $30. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/flamenco-showcase-fundraiser-tickets-73705889299> [Click here to become a member today!](http://www.flamencodelaisla.org/membership/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500191006 | The Whale and the Raven w/ Producer Q&A | 2019-11-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-27 | 8:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:21 pm | Victoria Premiere! Special Event: Producer in Attendance for Q&A Journeying into BC’s Great Bear Rainforest, German documentarian and cultural anthropologist Mirjam Leuze investigates the potential impact of a liquefied natural gas exporting plant and increased tanker traffic on this stunning ecosystem. Not only are we introduced to the remarkable people who call this place home and oppose the plant’s construction, including whale researchers Hermann Meuter and Janie Wray and elders of the Gitga’at First Nation, but also the humpbacks, orcas, and porpoises who use the Kitimat fjord system as a feeding- and playground. Through sublime cinematography that revels in the almost mythical beauty of these creatures and rich sound design that underscores nature’s symphonic qualities, Leuze and her team not only recreate the awe of that epiphanic moment but also immerse us in a truly majestic world and craft an emphatic argument for its preservation. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 519491607 | Distinguished Lecture: An Isolated Stop on the Road of Power | 2019-11-27 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-27 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 3:21 pm | 2019-11-15 3:21 pm | **An Isolated Stop on the Road of Power: La Corona, the Snake Kings and Altar 5** In 2018, Dr. Marcello Canuto, director of the Middle American Research Institute at Tulane University and co-director of the La Corona Regional Archaeological Project, led a team of archaeologists to new discoveries at the Maya site of La Corona, located in Petén, Guatemala. A nearly 1,500-year-old carved altar, the oldest found to date at the site, presents new evidence for how a powerful kingdom known as the Kaanul dynasty began. See this significant monument currently on display in *Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises exhibition.* **7:00 - 8:30 pm Lecture and Q&A with Dr. Canuto** **8:30 - 10:00 pm Visit the Maya exhibition.** In partnership with The Department of Anthropology, University of Victoria. **$15 members / $40 non-members** [**https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109012/distinguished-lecture-isolated-stop-road-power**](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109012/distinguished-lecture-isolated-stop-road-power) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 523423086 | What We Can Learn from Land-based Seabird Observations | 2019-11-27 | 7:30 pm | 2019-11-27 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 8:59 pm | Birders' Night - What We Can Learn from Land-based Seabird Observations November 27, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Room 159, Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada BIRDERS’ NIGHT What We Can Learn from Land-based Seabird Observations Rocky Point Bird Observatory may be synonymous with bird banding in the Victoria area, but there is another very important aspect to their monitoring. Daily observations are recorded at the banding stations, and since 2016, sea watches have been taking place at Beechey Head and other locations on southern Vancouver Island. Daniel Donnecke will present some of the findings from the sea watch observations, and give us some tips on turning those dark specks into identifiable species. We meet in Room 159 of the Fraser Building, UVic at 7:30 p.m. Come early to socialize! Presentation begins after VNHS announcements and coffee. Everyone is welcome. Note: UVic parking is $3.50 [www.vicnhs.bc.ca/?page\_id=1518](http://www.vicnhs.bc.ca/?page_id=1518) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 523928217 | Downton Abbey | 2019-11-27 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-27 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-20 8:53 am | The **aristocratic Crawley famil**y, their loyal servants, and their magisterial estate will receive a **royal visit** from the **King and Queen of England**, setting in motion a wave of **scandal** that could **collapse Downton’s future**. “Newbies will still be able to enjoy the lighthearted fare however, those familiar with the series created by Julian Fellowes will benefit the most. A real treat for fans.” **Joe Friar, *The Victoria Advocate*** “Every element you expect to see, you see. The movie knows what it is and is on top of its game. Everything is just so.” **Matt Zoller Seitz, *RogerEbert.com*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/gift/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/once-were-brothers/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/downton-abbey/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 419395603 | Secret/e - A new play by Jessie Award winner Rick Waines. | 2019-11-27 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-27 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 2, 2019 | 2019-12-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191202T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 6:47 pm | 2019-08-05 6:48 pm | Bruised and beaten by a violent boyfriend, why does **Billi** feel like she is the one under investigation? $10-$20[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/secrete-a-new-play-by-jessie-award-winner-rick-waines-tickets-65622447507) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/secrete-a-new-play-by-jessie-award-winner-rick-waines-tickets-65575581329> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 506546924 | Storytellers' Cafe | 2019-11-28 | 1:00 pm | 2019-11-28 | 2:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 12:04 pm |  | Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 528554566 | 💻 Know the Code to Becoming a Better Tech Manager | 2019-11-28 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-28 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-25 9:01 am | ## Any tech expert can become a good people manager - they just have to know the code. Congratulations - your ability as a marketer, sales person or developer has been recognized and you have been promoted into a leadership role at your company in the tech industry. But then you realize, "I've got no training for this!" Never fear - because becoming a good manager is a process. [This process has steps](https://theaccidentalmgr.com/category/anyone-can-be-a-good-manager/) and concrete things you can learn and apply that are universal to managers everywhere. It does not matter how much experience you have, your age, your level of education, communication style or your personality - you can be a good manager. In this seminar, you will learn 3 concepts that good tech managers use to successfully manage their teams, themselves and even their boss. If you are [new to managing people](https://theaccidentalmgr.com/2015/07/01/nervous-knots-for-a-new-manager-its-all-good/) or just want to become a better manager, this seminar is for you. Some kind words from [Rob Bennett ](https://ca.linkedin.com/in/robebennett)of VIATEC: “When Jason approached me about this concept, I could see how useful this could be for so many managers that end up in the role, and Jason’s the guy to make this happen!” Seating is limited - register today! Snacks and light refreshments will be provided. **$75** **<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/know-the-code-to-becoming-a-better-tech-manager-nov-2019-tickets-79527951243>** |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 523362240 | 🎄📈 Christmas at the Empress Lights Ceremony | 2019-11-28 | 4:00 pm | 2019-11-28 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 7:01 pm | Join Indu Brar, Empress General Manager, CTV and Santa Claus as we ring in this magical season with the lighting of the Empress Tree. Then head outside and watch as we light up the castle. Later, take a walk through Fairmont Empress and be one of the first to see the 2019 Gingerbread Holiday Village display handcrafted by the Empress Pastry team. Mrs. Claus and the Empress holiday team will be serving hot chocolate and Christmas cookies on the veranda, while the CFAX Santa Bear will be collecting toys for Santa’s Anonymous. We are excited to announce that we have brought back our massive holiday tree in the Reception Lobby – 16 feet of festive splendor, decorated in stunning lights and holiday decor and will reach high up into the lobby and become one with the spectacular Twill Flowers sculptured chandelier that has hung elegantly above the Reception Lobby since the hotel’s grand restoration that completed in June 2017. Activities will include: \- The lighting of the Empress Tree in the Reception Lobby \- The lighting of the exterior and grounds of Fairmont Empress \- Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies on the veranda served by Mrs. Claus and the Fairmont Empress team \- Stroll through Fairmont Empress, see all the festive décor (approximately 7500 ornaments this year!) and be one of the first to see the 2019 Gingerbread Holiday display on the hotel’s Upper Lobby. This festive sweet creation will be fashioned after Dallas Road at Christmas \- CFAX Radio and CTV TV personalities and CFAX Santa Bear mascot will be on hand to collect toys for Santa’s Anonymous – ensuring every child in our community has a Merry Christmas \- Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance, in good company with Winston, Fairmont Empress Canine Ambassador \- Enter to win a 2-night Holiday Magic dream family experience at Canada’s Castle on the Coast and many other prizes including Festive Tea at the Empress, Weekend Brunch and Sunday Roast for two. (There will be a ballot station by the stairs in front of the Veranda where anyone can complete a ballot (name, telephone, email) and enter to win from 4:00pm until 5:30. Winners will be drawn at 5:45pm and must be present to win.) <https://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/special-offers/holiday-offers/lights-ceremony/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 480546658 | 🎄🍺 Christmas Craft Beer Show 2019 | 2019-11-28 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-28 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until December 1, 2019 | 2019-12-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191201T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:29 pm | 2019-10-05 4:29 pm | Christmas Craft Beer Show 2019 Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre – Victoria, BC Thursday, November 28 @ 5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday, November 29 @ 5:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday, November 30 @ 1:00pm - 5:00pm Tickets on sale Friday, September 13, 2019 @ 10:00am Tickets available at [www.selectyourtickets.com](http://www.selectyourtickets.com/) Charge by Phone 250-220-7777 Tickets also available at SOFMC Box Office Single Day Tickets (Friday OR Saturday) $45.00 Combo Ticket (for Friday & Saturday only) – $78.00 (Plus taxes & service charges) 19+ Event / General Admission Info @ <http://christmascraftbeershow.com/> After tremendous success in its first three years, the Christmas Craft Beer Show is back for another round! New to this year, the 4th Annual Christmas Craft Beer Show will consist of a third day of fantastic beer, food and entertainment. This year’s event will take place at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre from November 28th-30th. Get ready to wet your whistle as you will have a chance to partake in some of the finest winter ales and ciders brought to you by microbreweries and cideries from across British Columbia and Western Canada. Last year there were 48 vendors on site, while some serious food was being offered with a special menu only available at the Christmas Craft Beer Show. Most beer festivals are held throughout the summer months to take advantage of the beautiful relationship between warm weather and cold glass of suds. There are few things that go together so well, but having to wait through fall, winter and spring to get together again and see what is occurring in the industry by celebrating the delectable flavours seemed short sighted, and hence the Christmas Craft Beer Show was born. So come one and come all and raise a pint of holiday cheer to kick off the holiday season and join us for the 4th Annual Christmas Craft Beer Show at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. It is the most wonderful time of year to have a beer! This will be a 19+ event. You must produce ID to purchase your ticket and enter the event. The following breweries are confirmed at this time (subject to change): Dead Frog Brewery Howl Brewing Lighthouse Brewing Co. The Moon Under Water Brewery Mt. Arrowsmith Brewing Company Off the Rail Brewing Red Arrow Brewing Company Red Racer Brew Russell Brewing Company Smugglers Trail Caskworks Ltd. Sooke Brewing Company Strathcona Beer Company Vancouver Island Brewing White Sail Brewing |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||
| 523354730 | 🎄 Christmas Night Market | 2019-11-28 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-28 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday until December 20, 2019 | 2019-12-20 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191220T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 6:46 pm | Each Thursday over the holiday season, starting on November 28th, the Market will be ***open until 8pm*** so that you can enjoy dinner, shopping, live music, and even take in one of our[ Christmas themed workshops](https://victoriapublicmarket.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1883ff0057bd36594cbf54aee&id=08dd2ca142&e=9102aced55)! All of our permanent vendors will be open, as well as lots of local artisans to shop from! We'll even have beer, wine, and mulled wine available to purchase and drink while you browse around shopping! ***The bar will be open from 5pm - 8pm each evening.*** **<https://victoriapublicmarket.com/>*[](https://victoriapublicmarket.com/)*** |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 518209223 | Kettle Valley Harvest Dinner | 2019-11-28 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-28 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:39 am | The Oak Bay Beach Hotel is excited to host Kettle Valley Winery for a Harvest Dinner this November. The evening begins with a welcome reception, followed by a four-course plated dinner created by Executive Chef Kreg Graham, with wines presented and poured by Kettle Valley Winery winemaker and co-founder Bob Ferguson. ### November 28, 2019 **Kettle Valley Winery | Naramata, BC** <http://www.kettlevalleywinery.com> 6:30 pm **Cocktail reception followed by dinner** **Tickets: $159** +tax **About Kettle Valle Winery |** With abundant sunshine, cooling lake breezes, and an optimal temperature range, the Naramata Bench is one of the premier grape growing regions in Canada. The rolling hills and variable soils of the area create a range of microclimates and terroirs that an experienced grape grower can match to a wide variety of grape crops. Working with the terroir of the area they have produced a wide range of Kettle Valley wines including red blends such as “Old Main Red,” and single varietals including Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. Whites have also done well in the Naramata terroir, with their original Chardonnay now joined by Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Menu *RECPETION* *chèvre croquette, cranberry confit* *roast winter squash crostini, toasted hazelnut* *DINNER* *king salmon mi cuit, shaved radish salad and green olive sauce* *2016 Adra Station Chardonnay* *–* *wild BC chanterelle mushrooms, toasted brioche and garlic foam* *2015 Pinot Noir Reserve* *–* *dry aged beef rib, honey and ras el hanout glaze* *caramelized parsnip sour cream, Romanesco and roast pistachio* *2014 Old Main Red* *–* *dark chocolate and almond bar, raspberry sauce and almond florentine* *Caboose* **<https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/event/kettle-valley-harvest-dinner/>***[](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/event/kettle-valley-harvest-dinner/)* |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 493472353 | 🧵 Monthly Sewcial | 2019-11-28 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-28 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-18 11:53 am | This is the perfect opportunity to finish up those incomplete projects that you’ve been hoarding! Share projects and ideas with other sewists and get advice in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Tea is included and guests are welcome to bring in snacks! $15 <https://themakehouse.configio.com/pd/96/monthly-sewcial> You must have basic sewing machine skills to join our Monthly Sewcial as the format is not set up like a formal class or workshop. You are welcome to use our scissors and tools while you are here, but you will need to bring along or purchase thread for the sewing machines. Our sewing studio features 6 Janome 3120QCD machines which feature 60 stitches including 6 one-step buttonholes. Janome’s Exclusive Superior Plus Feed System ensures even, stable feeding with any fabric. And the time saving features including memorized needle up/down, one hand needle threader, and lock stitch button make sewing easy. One of the most amazing features of this sewing machine is the pedal free sewing option. This machine has a start/stop button, which makeS sewing much easier for both children and people with disabilities. We also have sergers and coverstitch machines (previous experience required). We have a collection of dressmaking & separates patterns as well as lingerie, childrenswear and loads of accessories projects which you can use during your time at The Makehouse. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 523361099 | 🎄 Holiday Wreath Workshop | 2019-11-28 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-28 | 7:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Friday until December 6, 2019 | 2019-12-06 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191206T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 6:56 pm | 2019-11-19 6:57 pm | Brought to you by Platinum Floral Designs. Always dreamed of having a fresh holiday wreath hanging beautifully at your front door? So did we! Our extremely popular, back by demand, wreath workshops will teach you to create your very own wreath, just in time for the holiday season. Join us! Make a evening out of it and visit one of Victoria Public Markets local food vendors prior to attending the workshop. It’s going to be a blast! Don’t forget to bring your favourite friends and family members with you! Dates: Nov.28th & Dec.5th, 2019 Location: Victoria Public Market 1701 Douglas St. #6 Time: 6pm-7pm Price: $65 + tax/person Please email: tina@platinumfloraldesigns.com to reserve your seat. Space is limited. Each participant will take home their very own fresh holiday wreath, learn to make a custom bow, choose to spray foam your wreath for that snowy effect or even a bit of glitter too! <https://www.platinumfloraldesigns.com/crafternooons> |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |
| 519197811 | 🛐🕎🎄 Festival of Lights Dinner | 2019-11-28 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-28 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 8:44 am | The UVic Jewish students together with other cultural groups on campus will hold a **Festival of Lights Dinner** on **Thursday, November 28, 2019, 6 pm** at which they will share experiences and customs of light festivals in support of diversity and respect of the other. Hillel invites community members to join in this special dinner. The admission is free but community members that wish to attend must RSVP. Here is the link to [RSVP…](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGs3hbHTPIKD-Y6FUBDNdFoNTy0b87FktQHKzijmereULsJg/viewform) | Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 500191007 | The Whale and The Raven w/ Producer Q&A | 2019-11-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-28 | 8:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:21 pm | Victoria Premiere! Special Event: Producer in Attendance for Q&A Journeying into BC’s Great Bear Rainforest, German documentarian and cultural anthropologist Mirjam Leuze investigates the potential impact of a liquefied natural gas exporting plant and increased tanker traffic on this stunning ecosystem. Not only are we introduced to the remarkable people who call this place home and oppose the plant’s construction, including whale researchers Hermann Meuter and Janie Wray and elders of the Gitga’at First Nation, but also the humpbacks, orcas, and porpoises who use the Kitimat fjord system as a feeding- and playground. Through sublime cinematography that revels in the almost mythical beauty of these creatures and rich sound design that underscores nature’s symphonic qualities, Leuze and her team not only recreate the awe of that epiphanic moment but also immerse us in a truly majestic world and craft an emphatic argument for its preservation. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 519767052 | 📈 How I Did It | 2019-11-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-28 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:33 pm | **“How I did it” is a networking & entertainment event for all Victoria leaders.** Leadership is the art of the impossible! “How I did it” is an entertaining event where four established community leaders will tell firsthand accounts of how they overcame their most complicated problems. You will gain transferable principles, insights on how other leaders were able to solve their insoluble problems and connect with leaders who are willing to share from their experience. Leaders need to manage complicated change, if you have ever been stumped and wondered “how in the world did they do that?” this event is for you. All good leaders will learn from their mistakes, but only the best leaders learn from the mistakes of others. Join our leaders and listen in on their insider secrets as they share, “How I did it.” “How I did it” is presented by Leadership Victoria, Harbourside Rotary Club, The Rotary Club of Downtown Victoria, the Rotaract Club of Victoria, and the Times Colonist with support from Confabulation. We extend our gratitude to our local Victoria businesses who have generously donated gift certificates and prizes for a unique silent auction which will run during this event. All proceeds from the event will be used in the development of the community leaders of Greater Victoria. $20 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-i-did-it-the-art-of-the-impossible-tickets-78484369863> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 519766311 | PechaKucha Night Victoria VOL. 18! | 2019-11-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-28 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:31 pm | 11 LOCAL CREATIVES, ENTREPRENEURS + CHANGE-MAKERS will inspire + educate us with dynamic + captivating presentations (PKN-style: 20 slides x 20 seconds) on topics including: film + music composition, community choir, urban village concepts, a social art practice, passion for food, saving the world one tree at a time, a non-profit art supply refuse "store", inclusive community-building and multi-culturalism, a merging of great minds (visionary + designer) a presentation about half-told stories of incomplete experiences and their half-understood impacts....and more + much more! OUR WONDERFUL HOST for the night is the talented creator, producer + performer, Missie Peters: <http://www.paperstreettheatre.ca/> VOL. 18 PRESENTERS Ruth Mojeed • Founder of The Inclusion Project <https://www.theinclusionproject.com/> Jason Guille • Social Entrepreneur / Community Builder [www.streamofconsciousness.ca](http://www.streamofconsciousness.ca) | [www.sunsetlabs.ca ](http://www.sunsetlabs.ca) Ian Locke • Artist [ianlocke.ca](http://ianlocke.ca) Ashley Howe • Founder, SUPPLY Victoria [www.supplyvictoria.ca](http://www.supplyvictoria.ca) Marc Jenkins • Director of The Choirs YYJ / Musician / Producer [www.thechoirsyyj.com](http://www.thechoirsyyj.com) Adrian Paradis • Local Food Enthusiast / Freelance Writer (EAT Magazine) [instagram.com/hungryvictorian/](http://instagram.com/hungryvictorian/) Brandy Gallagher • Designer / Educator / Community-Builder <https://ourecovillage.org/> Valerie Salez • Social Art Practitioner [www.valeriesalez.com](http://www.valeriesalez.com) Dr. Cathy Key • CEO of World Tree <https://worldtree.info/> Sarah Donald • Principal + Founding Partner - Hansenbuilt Design [www.hansenbuilt.com](http://www.hansenbuilt.com) Tessa McLoughlin • Entrepreneur, Founder Club Kwench <https://www.clubkwench.com/en> DOORS OPEN: 7pm PRESENTATIONS START: 7:30pm TICKETS: $18 in ADVANCE <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pechakucha-night-victoria-vol-18-tickets-80405670525> The event tends to sell out so please arrive early to get a drink and find your seat and watch our Facebook page ADVANCE SALES reports + for more details + info about our Volume 18 presenters. VENUE DETAILS KWENCH: 2031 Store Street \*\*At the end of Store Street, in between Discovery + Pembroke (somewhat kitty-corner from Capital Iron) <https://www.clubkwench.com/en> ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair Accessible (via elevator) CAPACITY: 150 (Inclusive) LICENSED: All ages welcome, event will offer alcoholic (beer, wine, cider) and non-alcoholic beverages. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 462173327 | Unity (1918) | 2019-11-28 | 7:30 pm | 2019-11-28 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 2, 2019 | 2019-12-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191202T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:22 pm | 2019-09-18 5:23 pm | ## ** ## *Unity (1918**)* *by Kevin Kerr* *directed by Glynis Leyshon\** *Part Gothic Romance, part pandemic horror story.* A deadly and mysterious plague erupts across the world. A small town in Saskatchewan finds the Spanish Flu knocking at its door. Infused with biting dark humour and a deeply human touch, playwright Kevin Kerr’s Governor General’s Award-winning play tells the story of ordinary townsfolk quarantined under the shadow of death. Is their love and hope enough in the face of the unknown? *“…considerable humour in these dark days.” - The New York Times* - Thursday, November 28 7:30pm - Friday, November 29 2:00pm - Friday, November 29 7:30pm - Saturday, November 30 2:00pm [RELAXED PERFORMANCE](http://www.ccpacanada.com/relaxed-performances/) - Saturday, November 30 7:30pm - Sunday, December 1 2:00pm Content Advisory: mature themes and language. $18.50 – $27.50 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/unity-1918-tickets-72789369965> Online ticket sales end 2.5 hours before the performance. Tickets may be available at the door 30-minutes before show time. *\*The participation of this Artist is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance-Opera-Theatre Policy.* *Unity (1918) was developed as part of Touchstone Theatre’s Playwright in Residence Program during the 1999/200 season, and was originally produced by that company in March 2001 at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre.* |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 526011867 | Full Moon Blacklight Party - Season 5 | 2019-11-28 | 10:00 pm | 2019-11-29 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-22 10:36 am | **Black lights, body paint, bucket specials, giveaways, dance moves, and you.** Upstairs Cabaret and Delta Kappa Epsilon Victoria present. FULL MOON BLACKLIGHT PARTY SEASON 5 Thursday, November 28th. Doors: 10:00 PM - ladies get free entry until 10:30pm DJ Performance from: Chet Flanagan ♥ **$10** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/full-moon-blacklight-party-season-5-tickets-78530411575>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 462173360 | Unity (1918) | 2019-11-29 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-29 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 2, 2019 | 2019-12-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191202T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:22 pm | 2019-09-18 5:23 pm | ## ** ## *Unity (1918**)* *by Kevin Kerr* *directed by Glynis Leyshon\** *Part Gothic Romance, part pandemic horror story.* A deadly and mysterious plague erupts across the world. A small town in Saskatchewan finds the Spanish Flu knocking at its door. Infused with biting dark humour and a deeply human touch, playwright Kevin Kerr’s Governor General’s Award-winning play tells the story of ordinary townsfolk quarantined under the shadow of death. Is their love and hope enough in the face of the unknown? *“…considerable humour in these dark days.” - The New York Times* - Thursday, November 28 7:30pm - Friday, November 29 2:00pm - Friday, November 29 7:30pm - Saturday, November 30 2:00pm [RELAXED PERFORMANCE](http://www.ccpacanada.com/relaxed-performances/) - Saturday, November 30 7:30pm - Sunday, December 1 2:00pm Content Advisory: mature themes and language. $18.50 – $27.50 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/unity-1918-tickets-72789369965> Online ticket sales end 2.5 hours before the performance. Tickets may be available at the door 30-minutes before show time. *\*The participation of this Artist is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors' Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance-Opera-Theatre Policy.* *Unity (1918) was developed as part of Touchstone Theatre’s Playwright in Residence Program during the 1999/200 season, and was originally produced by that company in March 2001 at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre.* |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 500191008 | Brittany Runs A Marathon | 2019-11-29 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-29 | 4:44 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:21 pm | This terrifically engaging debut feature by playwright Paul Downs Colaizzo is the best kind of crowdpleaser. Brittany (Jillian Bell) is a 28-year-old Manhattanite who seems to be living the post-collegiate dream of having maximum fun in the big city. But in truth, all this is starting to feel rudderless and old. A visit to a doctor tells Brittany much more than she wanted to know: He says her medical stats are all wrong for her age, and that she needs to make some serious lifestyle changes. Jogging even one city block seems a Herculean task her first time out. Nonetheless, she plods on, very reluctantly accepting encouragement from a disliked fellow tenant (Michaela Watkins), and gaining a new friend from another running-group newbie (Micah Stock). The three commit to running a 5K, then start casting their eye toward the seemingly impossible dream of the 26-mile New York City Marathon. --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 519751414 | Craft Cartel Indie Art Market 2019 | 2019-11-29 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-29 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 2, 2019 | 2019-12-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191202T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:05 pm | 2019-11-15 11:06 pm | Craft Cartel's annual indie art market, featuring outstanding designers, artists and makers. Come and enjoy LIVE MUSIC, delicious eats and drink, the chance to WIN SWAG from your favourite vendors. This year's event will be three days: Friday Nov. 29th, 5pm-9pm Saturday Nov 30th, 10am-5pm& Sunday Dec. 1st 10am-3pm Admission $4, kids under 12 are free Free Parking <https://www.craftcartel.ca/> The 2019 Vendors line up: Black Bird Studios Valance Studio Ghost Mountain Co. Sara Leckie Dirt Light Shadow Assemblage (Art and Soul Creative) Wandering Hive Covet + Keep Janamade Jewellery & Design Drift and Nest Retro Repurposed Cold gold Burnt Curve Last Cove Candle Co. Powell Floral Design Wilde Pine My Friend Monster Modern Baby Tidal Toys EcoSoles KAMP KRUE True North Teethers Gabriola Wild Shrub Co. Mellifera bees Sheringham Distillery Blossoms Raw Superfood Chocolate Hello Yellow Canary Jen Wurban Art The Fox Tarot Toy and Ming Kindred Coast Olann Handmade Magpie Knits Honeybee Handmade Wild and sparrow Grace Design Nomi Designs Floating Gold Iceberg Loden Parker Street Soap Jody's Naturals The Medicine Garden Herb Farm & Healing Sanctuary Nettle & Co. Whiffcraft Sarah Chiasson[](https://www.facebook.com/Sarahandthekoko) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 523943066 | 🛐🎄📈 5th Annual Crèches Exhibition | 2019-11-29 | 5:00 pm | 2019-11-29 | 7:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 2, 2019 | 2019-12-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191202T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-20 9:13 am | 2019-11-20 9:15 am | Nov. 29 5-7 with Live Music & Cider Nov. 30 1-3 pm Family Time: Cider, Cookies & Crafts 8-9 pm (after 7 pm Ted Boulden Singers Concert) Dec. 1 11-1 pm (free Victoria Children’s Choir Concert 11:45 am) Held in Chapel and Seminar Room at St. Aidan’s United Church – 3703 St. Aidan’s St., Victoria Admission is free; Donations to Out of the Rain Youth Shelter welcomed  |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 491669003 | Marriage Story | 2019-11-29 | 5:15 pm | 2019-11-29 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until December 13, 2019 | 2019-12-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191213T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:27 pm | 2019-10-16 4:36 pm | Charlie (**Adam Driver**) and Nicole (**Scarlett Johansson**) love each other deeply, but **their union has come to an end**. From Noah Baumbach (*The Squid and the Whale* (2005), *De Palma* (2016)) comes the story of a couple **struggling through a divorce** in slow motion while living on opposite sides of the country. **99% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “An exquisite heartbreaker…” **Kevin Maher, *Times (UK)*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 518189183 | 🎄 Marina Light-up | 2019-11-29 | 5:30 pm | 2019-11-29 | 6:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:12 am | 2019-11-14 9:12 am | Join us for our Annual Marina Light Up Kick-off at the Causeway Marina docks in front of the Empress Hotel. Walk the docks to explore the lighted vessels while you sip on free hot chocolate. Stay tuned, we have a Christmas surprise up our sleeve! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2047890781947243/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 515433514 | 1st Annual Small Works Exhibition Opening | 2019-11-29 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-29 | 11:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-11 4:16 pm | The Ministry of Casual Living Presents our First Annual SMALL WORKS EXHIBITION Support local artists at this amazing one of a kind sale! All works 12x12" or smaller, all priced $100 or less. 100% of proceeds go to the artist. (Keep reading for our submission guidelines, deadline Nov. 20) Opening: Friday Nov 29 6-11pm Gallery Hours: Saturday Nov 30 12-5pm Sunday Dec 1 12-5pm <https://www.facebook.com/events/438035753491946/> We are a non profit artist run gallery that believes in the transformative nature of art and its inextricable ties to our shared humanity. Art deserves to be accessible by all and MOCL is an inclusive, innovative space committed to experimental discourse regardless of credentials. Small Works is an inspired celebration of local artists with the express goal of maximizing accessibility of original art and connecting our community to living artists. \- Accepting submissions within 12”x12” \- Limit of five submissions per artist \- Price of artworks to be capped at 100$ \- 100% of sales go directly to artists \- To submit art please email -> <small.works.mocl@gmail.com> with: photos, information about each piece (title, dimensions, media) and suggested price. Please include a few words about yourself and links to a website or social media, if applicable. \- Physical works to be dropped off at 858 Devonshire Rd. Artists will be contacted via email regarding drop-off of art to the Ministry of Casual Living. \- Deadline for submissions November 20th The Ministry of Casual Living wishes to gratefully acknowledge their presence on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Lekwungen-speaking people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt nations, and the W̱SÁNEĆ people. As Settlers, we wish to thank the caretakers of this land – háy̓sxʷ q̓ə! HÍSW̱ḴE! Thank you |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 516663698 | November Community Dinner | 2019-11-29 | 6:30 pm | 2019-11-29 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 10:11 pm | **Eat a nice dinner with your family, friends or neighbors!** **ATTENTION: If you are registering several people for this event, please email us at event@fairfieldcommunity.ca IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE.** Join us for our the return of our Community Dinner series on Friday Oct. 18th from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Garry Oak Room located at 1335 Thurlow Rd. Get to know people in the community while enjoying a delicious meal! Enjoy a conversation while satisfying your taste buds! And bring the little ones, as we will have a children's games space. Please register to reserve your spot; we have space for 50 guests! Suggested donation of $5.00 per person and $10.00 for a family. **Please pay online. If you can't, pay through the phone (250) 382-4604 or come in-person at 1330 Fairfield Road.** **<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/november-community-dinner-tickets-81618564323>** Due to dietary sensitivities we will be offering gluten, dairy, and meat free options. We hope to see you there! Please email event@fairfieldcommunity.ca if you have any questions. The Community Dinner series is made possible by the City of Victoria. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 449955085 | 🎄 Nutcracker - Ukrainian Shumka Dancers + Victoria Symphony | 2019-11-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-29 | 8:50 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 1, 2019 | 2019-12-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191201T075959Z | Administrator | 2019-09-07 6:02 pm | \*Subscriptions on sale now. Subscribers get early bird pricing on Nutcracker tickets before August 15, 2019. Early bird pricing August 15 through September 15, 2019. Classical Ballet + Folk Nutcracker Viktor Lytvynov & John Pichlyk \*Tickets starting at $49.00 November 29 + 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM November 30 + December 1 at 1:00 PM <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/shumka-nutcracker-2019-royal-theatre> [Ukrainian Shumka Dancers](https://www.facebook.com/UkrainianShumkaDancers/)’ Nutcracker blends the grace and lyricism of classical ballet performed by stars of the Kyiv Ballet (National Opera of Ukraine) with the strength and power of Ukrainian folk and character dance. This classic tale of young Clara and her dream Prince incorporates Ukrainian traditions and symbols, grand orchestral versions of Tchaikovsky's legendary score, and lavish sets and costumes designed by National Opera of Ukraine’s Maria Levitska. Exuberant entertainment! “A perfect first Nutcracker for many generations… A powerful and beautiful thing to behold.” EDMONTON JOURNAL Nutcracker Story Time Join a professional storyteller before the shows in the lobby 45 minutes prior to curtain to hear the tale of Clara’s magical evening. Free to all ticket holders. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100), Entry Fee ($101+) | |||
| 502973477 | 🏳️🌈 November Bump N Grind Burlesque Bingo | 2019-11-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-29 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-28 11:04 pm | 2019-10-28 11:04 pm | **Welcome to The Bump n' Grind House's BURLESQUE BINGO!!** Love burlesque? Love games? Then this event is for you! Burlesque Bingo incorporates stellar burlesque performances with the fun of bingo! As an audience member you get to participate in the fun, not just sit at watch! 8 acts and 8 games included with admission, plus an extra bonus performance or two! If you're not into playing bingo, you can still come by and enjoy the show! Please note that everyone who purchases admission to this show has an equal chance to win each of our our 8 games and this is not a gambling event. There are a total of 8 prizes.[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/november-bump-n-grind-burlesque-bingo-tickets-79102490679) **Friday November 29th! Burlesque Bingo! Hosted by the incomparable J McLaughlin!!** PERFORMERS: Hazel Nuez Ruby Raqs Blue Onyx The Velvet Unicorn Holly Hardwood DOORS 7:00PM SHOW and GAMES 8:00PM This is a 19+ event $23 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/november-bump-n-grind-burlesque-bingo-tickets-79102490679> At The Bump n' Grind House there is zero tolerance for any type of body shaming, homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. By purchasing a ticket and attending this event you agree to conduct yourself with the upmost respect for everyone at this event. In the event that you do not, you may be asked to leave without a refund. The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs. There is a continuous handrail up the stairwell. There is also a freight elevator around the back of the building but it is not operable at the moment. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there are two gender-neutral washrooms and backstage there is a gender-neutral, accessible washroom. Please contact The Bump n' Grind House if you have any concerns or questions at thebumpngrindhouse(at)gmail.com |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 519250618 | Solwood Studio Party | 2019-11-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-29 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 10:00 am | **Open house. Pink bubbly. Yoga with Emily sales. Live music by Cara Bateman. Dance performance by The Space Collective. Free event. Join in!** Pink bubbly & live music to celebrate a new studio space! Friday night 7-10 come by for big sales on Yoga with Emily 2020 offerings, drinks on the house and a live music set by the incredible Cara Bateman. PLUS, inspiring dance performance by The Space Collective who also call Solwood their home. If you've been to the new character studio, this is a THANK YOU for finding me and if you've never been, this is a WELCOME! Come check it out, it'll be fun! Doors open at 7, music at 8, dance at 9. Home at 10 (lol). Event is free of charge. <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/studio-party-tickets-82236839601> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 500191009 | Brittany Runs A Marathon | 2019-11-29 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-29 | 8:44 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:21 pm | This terrifically engaging debut feature by playwright Paul Downs Colaizzo is the best kind of crowdpleaser. Brittany (Jillian Bell) is a 28-year-old Manhattanite who seems to be living the post-collegiate dream of having maximum fun in the big city. But in truth, all this is starting to feel rudderless and old. A visit to a doctor tells Brittany much more than she wanted to know: He says her medical stats are all wrong for her age, and that she needs to make some serious lifestyle changes. Jogging even one city block seems a Herculean task her first time out. Nonetheless, she plods on, very reluctantly accepting encouragement from a disliked fellow tenant (Michaela Watkins), and gaining a new friend from another running-group newbie (Micah Stock). The three commit to running a 5K, then start casting their eye toward the seemingly impossible dream of the 26-mile New York City Marathon. --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 523415803 | 🎄 Ghosts of Christmas Past Tour | 2019-11-29 | 7:30 pm | 2019-11-29 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Friday and Saturday until January 1, 2020 | 2020-01-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200101T075959Z;BYDAY=SU,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 8:44 pm | ## About During December the Ghostly Walks team will present “Ghosts of Christmas Past,” a spooky route through Old Town that highlights some of the best seasonal ghost stories in their repertoire. Stories included will be: the haunted chocolate shop, a Christmas Eve assassination, the “Lady in White” who first appeared at Christmas 1861, a haunted Christmas book, a First Nations legend, and many others. ## Rates **Adults:** CA$20 *Ages 17+* **Seniors:** CA$15 *Ages 65+* **Students:** CA$15 *Must provide student I.D* **Children:** CA$10 *Ages 6-11* **Family Special:** CA$50 *Up to 2 adults and their chidlren under 16* ## Duration 90 Minutes ## Meeting Location Starts in front of the Visitor Information Centre at 812 Wharf Street. The Visitor Information Centre is directly across from the Empress Hotel. [**https://discoverthepast.com/ghostly-walks/**](https://discoverthepast.com/ghostly-walks/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 491674388 | Marriage Story | 2019-11-29 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-29 | 10:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until December 6, 2019 | 2019-12-06 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191206T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:36 pm | 2019-10-16 4:37 pm | Charlie (**Adam Driver**) and Nicole (**Scarlett Johansson**) love each other deeply, but **their union has come to an end**. From Noah Baumbach (*The Squid and the Whale* (2005), *De Palma* (2016)) comes the story of a couple **struggling through a divorce** in slow motion while living on opposite sides of the country. **99% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “An exquisite heartbreaker…” **Kevin Maher, *Times (UK)*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 500191010 | Brittany Runs A Marathon | 2019-11-29 | 9:10 pm | 2019-11-29 | 10:54 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:21 pm | This terrifically engaging debut feature by playwright Paul Downs Colaizzo is the best kind of crowdpleaser. Brittany (Jillian Bell) is a 28-year-old Manhattanite who seems to be living the post-collegiate dream of having maximum fun in the big city. But in truth, all this is starting to feel rudderless and old. A visit to a doctor tells Brittany much more than she wanted to know: He says her medical stats are all wrong for her age, and that she needs to make some serious lifestyle changes. Jogging even one city block seems a Herculean task her first time out. Nonetheless, she plods on, very reluctantly accepting encouragement from a disliked fellow tenant (Michaela Watkins), and gaining a new friend from another running-group newbie (Micah Stock). The three commit to running a 5K, then start casting their eye toward the seemingly impossible dream of the 26-mile New York City Marathon. --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 523438086 | 🎄📈 Third Annual Forest of Wishes | 2019-11-30 | 8:00 am | 2019-11-30 | 5:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Daily until January 3, 2020 | 2020-01-03 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200103T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 9:30 pm | 2019-12-10 4:46 pm | Downtown Victoria has always been a feast for the eyes to share with friends and loved ones at Christmas. This year, be sure to add to your festive stroll by stopping at the Chateau Victoria’s “Forest of Wishes”. While here, add your own special wish to the forest. Simply make a donation at our front desk and receive a “Wish Decoration.” All proceeds benefit the Times Colonist Christmas Fund. On November 30, 2019 the Chateau Victoria’s “Forest of Wishes” Display will be ready for the public to compliment the 38th Annual Island Farms Santa’s light Parade so head down early and avoid the crowds. This is your chance to be among the first to hang your special wish on our trees and be a part of the spirit of giving. The “Forest of Wishes” will remain open for all until **January 2, 2020**. We want to encourage all employees, hotel guests and restaurant & lounge patrons to make a donation and make a wish. Please join us in making this event a success by encouraging friends, family, and guests to participate. The Chateau Victoria we is excited to be giving back to the community. - Our charity is the Times Colonist Christmas Fund to help Victoria’s families in need. The Christmas fund has been helping our community since 1956. - We have two places to donate: At the front desk, or may be added to your bill in Vista 18. - Minimum donation is $5.00. Donations over $20 will get an official tax receipt from the front desk or the Vista 18 host station on request. - Employees are also encouraged to donate & wish! We will have a separate prize draw for employees. - With each donation, guests & patrons fill out an entry form and include their ‘wish’, which they can place in a tree ornament (provided) and hang in our Forest of Wishes. - At the end of the campaign, each ornament/entry will be entered into a draw for two Chateau Victoria draw prizes. <https://www.chateauvictoria.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 427690572 | 🎄 Hillside Holiday Artisan Market | 2019-11-30 | 9:00 am | 2019-11-30 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Daily until December 2, 2019 | 2019-12-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191202T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 3:14 pm | ✨New! ✨This is one Christmas craft fair you do not want to miss! 🎄🎁 Winding the halls of Hillside Shopping Centre, local Artisans & Makers will be selling their handmade wares. Shop from the finest talent we have here on the island. Home decor, Apothecary, Children & Adult Clothing, Art, Treats, Wood & Metal work to name just a few. 100’s of unique gift ideas for those you adore. November 30th & December 1st. Open the hours of Hillside Shopping Centre. FREE Event. Vendors welcome to apply via the website. [www.pacificcoastmarketcollective.com](http://www.pacificcoastmarketcollective.com/) |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 532599858 | 🎈 Family Bike Joy Ride | 2019-11-30 | 9:30 am | 2019-11-30 | 12:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-29 1:48 pm | Hello everyone! in celebration of my new big rig, and my one year anniversary of cargo-bike riding, I want to ride with you and see your amazing set-ups! There will be a prize for the wackiest set-up, so get ready to show off. I have picked my own neighborhood for this, as it is actually very central to our region. I will post a route map closer to, but please come prepared to lane block for short periods and ride in painted only bike lanes (this is Saanich after all haha). Did I mention a prize? Come show off your set-up. North Park Bikes has very generously offered to donate a free tune-up as the prize!!!!! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2495334180712539/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 500103120 | 🚜 Oaklands West Coast Winter Market | 2019-11-30 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-30 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 2:35 pm | 2019-10-25 2:35 pm | Please join us on Saturday, November 30th from 10:00am to 4:00pm for Oaklands Annual West Coast Winter Market, featuring local makers, bakers, and growers, kid vendors, live music, and food trucks. Entrance is by donations (suggested donation $3 per person) Thank you in advance for your generosity! The West Coast Winter Market helps us raise funds for the Oaklands Sunset Market season and helps us continue supporting all the amazing local talent around our beautiful city. Our live music: TBA Food Trucks: TBA Hope we'll see you there! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2416640138609360/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 514077855 | 💻 Teachers Learning Code: Scratch for Educators - Victoria | 2019-11-30 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-30 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-09 4:27 pm | **Why learn Scratch?** Scratch is a free, block-based programming environment that is perfect for introducing code to the classroom. It is a great educational tool for building fun and creative projects, like video games, animations, digital art, and more. Scratch’s slogan is "Imagine, Program, Share,” and there’s an entire online community behind it, where learners can explore projects by other “scratchers” and collaborate with others. In this workshop, we’ll explore a variety of coding concepts and practices, while experiencing example Scratch lessons and becoming more familiar with the tool. We’ll also cover topics like assessment, lesson planning, and going “unplugged” - in addition to sharing some awesome (free!) resources to help you get started with using Scratch in the classroom. ## Who is this for? Our Teachers Learning Code workshop has been designed for primary and middle school teachers with little to no coding experience to be able to teach coding fundamentals to their students. ## Prerequisites: None! This workshop is designed for absolute beginners! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/teachers-learning-code-scratch-for-educators-victoria-registration-79190907135> ## **What's Included:** **** ## **A computer will be provided for this workshop!** **Hey you!** Have you joined the Canada Learning Code mailing list? If not, [join here](http://www.mailinglist.ladieslearningcode.com)**.** **Questions? Email us at** info@canadalearningcode.ca You can also find us here: [](http://canadalearningcode.ca) [](https://www.instagram.com/learningcode/) [](https://twitter.com/learningcode) [](https://www.facebook.com/canadalearningcode/) ## **Hope to see you soon!** If for some reason you can't make it, check out our [REFUND POLICY](http://www.ladieslearningcode.com/refund-policy). [](https://canadalearningcode.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/clc-donate)  |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 512461239 | 🎄 Christmas Market | 2019-11-30 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-30 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-07 7:36 pm | **Every year our Market grows in popularity. As in previous years we will carry our traditional deli items, wreath table, bake table including Christmas Stollen and a variety of vendor tables. Stop in and undertake some shopping or just come and spend some time with us! Free admission.** Doors open at 8:00 am for vendor set-up. The cost of a table is $25.00 for Members and $40.00 for Guest Vendors. For more information email <victoria.edelweiss.club@shaw.ca> or call 250-383-4823. We are also looking for volunteers before and during the Christmas Market. If you have some time to spare and love crafts, please help with making wreaths or lend a hand with decorations or set-up. Please call Bianca at 250-477-4439 or the club 250-383-4823 if you can help. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 519751549 | Craft Cartel Indie Art Market 2019 | 2019-11-30 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-30 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:06 pm | Craft Cartel's annual indie art market, featuring outstanding designers, artists and makers. Come and enjoy LIVE MUSIC, delicious eats and drink, the chance to WIN SWAG from your favourite vendors. This year's event will be three days: Friday Nov. 29th, 5pm-9pm Saturday Nov 30th, 10am-5pm& Sunday Dec. 1st 10am-3pm Admission $4, kids under 12 are free Free Parking <https://www.craftcartel.ca/> The 2019 Vendors line up: Black Bird Studios Valance Studio Ghost Mountain Co. Sara Leckie Dirt Light Shadow Assemblage (Art and Soul Creative) Wandering Hive Covet + Keep Janamade Jewellery & Design Drift and Nest Retro Repurposed Cold gold Burnt Curve Last Cove Candle Co. Powell Floral Design Wilde Pine My Friend Monster Modern Baby Tidal Toys EcoSoles KAMP KRUE True North Teethers Gabriola Wild Shrub Co. Mellifera bees Sheringham Distillery Blossoms Raw Superfood Chocolate Hello Yellow Canary Jen Wurban Art The Fox Tarot Toy and Ming Kindred Coast Olann Handmade Magpie Knits Honeybee Handmade Wild and sparrow Grace Design Nomi Designs Floating Gold Iceberg Loden Parker Street Soap Jody's Naturals The Medicine Garden Herb Farm & Healing Sanctuary Nettle & Co. Whiffcraft Sarah Chiasson[](https://www.facebook.com/Sarahandthekoko) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 519760492 | 🎄 3rd Annual Emerging Artists Christmas Craft Fair | 2019-11-30 | 10:00 am | 2019-11-30 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:22 pm | The Victoria Cool Aid Society, Our Place Society, and the First Metropolitan United Church are very excited to invite you to attend an event that has become a highlight of many seasonal calendars! The Emerging Artists Christmas Craft Fair supports a host of artisans and artists in the community that rarely if ever have attended a formal craft fair before, often due to financial or non-financial barriers to participation. Many of the artists in attendance prepare for months to participate in this event, and it is an amazing place to find unique, local talent this holiday season. Thanks to the generosity of the First Metropolitan United Church, we are able to provide the space at no cost to the participants, and all sales go directly to the vendors. We hope that you'll join us on the last Saturday of November to celebrate and support emerging and local talent in our community. The event will occur this year on Saturday, November 30th from 10am-2pm. Please head to the fellowship hall behind the church to find us - there will be signs to point the way. Please note that we advertise this event as CASH ONLY - a float will be provided should you need to make change. Refreshments will be available. Media inquiries can be directed to Nicolas at nmethot@coolaid.org or Tracy at tracyc@ourplacesociety.com. If you are interested in vending at this event, last minute slots may be available. Please contact Nicolas via email or at 250-595-8619 ext 231 for details. |
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| 449699253 | 🎄📈 Nerdy Days of Christmas Craft Fair #6 | 2019-11-30 | 11:00 am | 2019-11-30 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until December 2, 2019 | 2019-12-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191202T075959Z | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 11:06 am | 2019-11-04 3:27 pm | Victoria's only craft fair focused on the geeks and nerds! Nerdy Days of Christmas is a quaint nerdy inspired craft fair. Entry is by donation, with 100% of the door proceeds donated to Victoria Hospitals Foundation. This event is sponsored by Used.ca. Find our website at: <https://cherry-bomb-toys.myshopify.com/pages/nerdy-days> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 515430310 | 1st Annual Small Works Exhibition | 2019-11-30 | 12:00 pm | 2019-11-30 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Daily until December 2, 2019 | 2019-12-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191202T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-11 4:15 pm | 2019-11-11 4:16 pm | The Ministry of Casual Living Presents our First Annual SMALL WORKS EXHIBITION Support local artists at this amazing one of a kind sale! All works 12x12" or smaller, all priced $100 or less. 100% of proceeds go to the artist. (Keep reading for our submission guidelines, deadline Nov. 20) Opening: Friday Nov 29 6-11pm Gallery Hours: Saturday Nov 30 12-5pm Sunday Dec 1 12-5pm <https://www.facebook.com/events/438035753491946/> We are a non profit artist run gallery that believes in the transformative nature of art and its inextricable ties to our shared humanity. Art deserves to be accessible by all and MOCL is an inclusive, innovative space committed to experimental discourse regardless of credentials. Small Works is an inspired celebration of local artists with the express goal of maximizing accessibility of original art and connecting our community to living artists. \- Accepting submissions within 12”x12” \- Limit of five submissions per artist \- Price of artworks to be capped at 100$ \- 100% of sales go directly to artists \- To submit art please email -> <small.works.mocl@gmail.com> with: photos, information about each piece (title, dimensions, media) and suggested price. Please include a few words about yourself and links to a website or social media, if applicable. \- Physical works to be dropped off at 858 Devonshire Rd. Artists will be contacted via email regarding drop-off of art to the Ministry of Casual Living. \- Deadline for submissions November 20th The Ministry of Casual Living wishes to gratefully acknowledge their presence on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish people, specifically the Lekwungen-speaking people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt nations, and the W̱SÁNEĆ people. As Settlers, we wish to thank the caretakers of this land – háy̓sxʷ q̓ə! HÍSW̱ḴE! Thank you |
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| 500191011 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: Toy Story 4 | 2019-11-30 | 12:45 pm | 2019-11-30 | 2:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until December 2, 2019 | 2019-12-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191202T075959Z | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:21 pm | Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and most of the other inhabitants of Andy's toy box have been handed down to a little girl named Bonnie. Bonnie isn't clued in to Andy's rapturous experiences with his toys and favors just a few from the lot. Her first day at kindergarten becomes traumatic because her parents don't allow her to carry her favourite toy to school. But the ingenious Woody helps her overcome that hurdle by helping her create her own special one - Forky. Thereafter it's all about keeping Bonnie (Madeliene McGraw) and Forky (Tony Hale) together through thick and thin. The 'revisit' narrative also introduces some new toys - an antique Gabby Gabby (Christina Hendricks) who needs Woody's voice box, carnival toys like Key and Peele, four extremely creepy Howdy Doody look-alikes, Canadian motorcycle Stunt biker Duke Caboom (Keanu Reeves), among others. —mid-day.com “Offering satisfying emotional closure to Pixar's popular 'Toy Story' franchise, the series' most cinematic installment yet goes deep as Buzz and Woody adjust to life after Andy.”--Variety MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 449955411 | 🎄 Nutcracker - Ukrainian Shumka Dancers + Victoria Symphony | 2019-11-30 | 1:00 pm | 2019-11-30 | 2:50 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 2, 2019 | 2019-12-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191202T075959Z | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-09-07 6:03 pm | 2019-09-07 6:03 pm | \*Subscriptions on sale now. Subscribers get early bird pricing on Nutcracker tickets before August 15, 2019. Early bird pricing August 15 through September 15, 2019. Classical Ballet + Folk Nutcracker Viktor Lytvynov & John Pichlyk \*Tickets starting at $49.00 November 29 + 30, 2019 at 7:00 PM November 30 + December 1 at 1:00 PM <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/shumka-nutcracker-2019-royal-theatre> [Ukrainian Shumka Dancers](https://www.facebook.com/UkrainianShumkaDancers/)’ Nutcracker blends the grace and lyricism of classical ballet performed by stars of the Kyiv Ballet (National Opera of Ukraine) with the strength and power of Ukrainian folk and character dance. This classic tale of young Clara and her dream Prince incorporates Ukrainian traditions and symbols, grand orchestral versions of Tchaikovsky's legendary score, and lavish sets and costumes designed by National Opera of Ukraine’s Maria Levitska. Exuberant entertainment! “A perfect first Nutcracker for many generations… A powerful and beautiful thing to behold.” EDMONTON JOURNAL Nutcracker Story Time Join a professional storyteller before the shows in the lobby 45 minutes prior to curtain to hear the tale of Clara’s magical evening. Free to all ticket holders. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100), Entry Fee ($101+) | |
| 480546663 | 🎄🍺 Christmas Craft Beer Show 2019 | 2019-11-30 | 1:00 pm | 2019-11-30 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-05 4:29 pm | Christmas Craft Beer Show 2019 Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre – Victoria, BC Thursday, November 28 @ 5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday, November 29 @ 5:00pm - 9:00pm Saturday, November 30 @ 1:00pm - 5:00pm Tickets on sale Friday, September 13, 2019 @ 10:00am Tickets available at [www.selectyourtickets.com](http://www.selectyourtickets.com/) Charge by Phone 250-220-7777 Tickets also available at SOFMC Box Office Single Day Tickets (Friday OR Saturday) $45.00 Combo Ticket (for Friday & Saturday only) – $78.00 (Plus taxes & service charges) 19+ Event / General Admission Info @ <http://christmascraftbeershow.com/> After tremendous success in its first three years, the Christmas Craft Beer Show is back for another round! New to this year, the 4th Annual Christmas Craft Beer Show will consist of a third day of fantastic beer, food and entertainment. This year’s event will take place at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre from November 28th-30th. Get ready to wet your whistle as you will have a chance to partake in some of the finest winter ales and ciders brought to you by microbreweries and cideries from across British Columbia and Western Canada. Last year there were 48 vendors on site, while some serious food was being offered with a special menu only available at the Christmas Craft Beer Show. Most beer festivals are held throughout the summer months to take advantage of the beautiful relationship between warm weather and cold glass of suds. There are few things that go together so well, but having to wait through fall, winter and spring to get together again and see what is occurring in the industry by celebrating the delectable flavours seemed short sighted, and hence the Christmas Craft Beer Show was born. So come one and come all and raise a pint of holiday cheer to kick off the holiday season and join us for the 4th Annual Christmas Craft Beer Show at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. It is the most wonderful time of year to have a beer! This will be a 19+ event. You must produce ID to purchase your ticket and enter the event. The following breweries are confirmed at this time (subject to change): Dead Frog Brewery Howl Brewing Lighthouse Brewing Co. The Moon Under Water Brewery Mt. Arrowsmith Brewing Company Off the Rail Brewing Red Arrow Brewing Company Red Racer Brew Russell Brewing Company Smugglers Trail Caskworks Ltd. Sooke Brewing Company Strathcona Beer Company Vancouver Island Brewing White Sail Brewing |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 519749649 | 🎄📈🎈 Threshold Housing's Winter Carnival | 2019-11-30 | 1:00 pm | 2019-11-30 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 10:59 pm | Join Threshold Housing Society for a Winter Carnival in Bastion Square on November 30th from 1:00 to 4:00pm. There will be live music, hot chocolate, Santa Claus, a tree lighting and Christmas themed activities for your family to enjoy! All in support of helping at-risk youth in our community. Join us in Bastion Square for face painting, decorating gingerbread houses, crafting Christmas ornaments, photos with Santa, and a whole lot more! Thank you to Coast Capital Savings, Bastion Square Revitalization Association, Smart Dolphins, and the Victoria's Residential Builders Association for sponsoring this event. <https://www.thresholdhousing.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 523943653 | 🛐🎄📈 5th Annual Crèches Exhibition | 2019-11-30 | 1:00 pm | 2019-11-30 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-20 9:14 am | Nov. 29 5-7 with Live Music & Cider Nov. 30 1-3 pm Family Time: Cider, Cookies & Crafts 8-9 pm (after 7 pm Ted Boulden Singers Concert) Dec. 1 11-1 pm (free Victoria Children’s Choir Concert 11:45 am) Held in Chapel and Seminar Room at St. Aidan’s United Church – 3703 St. Aidan’s St., Victoria Admission is free; Donations to Out of the Rain Youth Shelter welcomed  |
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| 509306837 | 🎄🎈📈 Children's Christmas Kick Off | 2019-11-30 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-30 | 4:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:18 pm | Kick off the holiday season with cookie decorating and hot chocolate. Afterwards join the local celebration on Government Street for Victoria’s Annual Santa Claus Parade. Parade begins at 5pm. \*All proceeds go to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation <https://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 419395847 | Secret/e - A new play by Jessie Award winner Rick Waines. | 2019-11-30 | 2:00 pm | 2019-11-30 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-05 6:49 pm | 2019-08-05 6:49 pm | Bruised and beaten by a violent boyfriend, why does **Billi** feel like she is the one under investigation? $10-$20[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/secrete-a-new-play-by-jessie-award-winner-rick-waines-tickets-65622447507) <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/secrete-a-new-play-by-jessie-award-winner-rick-waines-tickets-65575581329> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500191012 | Brittany Runs A Marathon | 2019-11-30 | 3:00 pm | 2019-11-30 | 4:44 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:21 pm | This terrifically engaging debut feature by playwright Paul Downs Colaizzo is the best kind of crowdpleaser. Brittany (Jillian Bell) is a 28-year-old Manhattanite who seems to be living the post-collegiate dream of having maximum fun in the big city. But in truth, all this is starting to feel rudderless and old. A visit to a doctor tells Brittany much more than she wanted to know: He says her medical stats are all wrong for her age, and that she needs to make some serious lifestyle changes. Jogging even one city block seems a Herculean task her first time out. Nonetheless, she plods on, very reluctantly accepting encouragement from a disliked fellow tenant (Michaela Watkins), and gaining a new friend from another running-group newbie (Micah Stock). The three commit to running a 5K, then start casting their eye toward the seemingly impossible dream of the 26-mile New York City Marathon. --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 509308836 | 🎄🎈 Christmas Square and The 38th Island Farms Santa’s Light Parade | 2019-11-30 | 4:00 pm | 2019-11-30 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:21 pm | 2019-11-04 3:24 pm | Lights, Camera, Action! Don’t Miss The Largest night time parade in Canada Island Farms Santa’s Light Parade November 30, 2019 starting at 5pm! Let’s “Kick Off Christmas In Victoria” Together! Join us for a fun filled afternoon and evening of fun with the 38th Island Farms Santa’s Light Parade and join us before and after in “Christmas Square.” Following the parade the Jolly Man Himself, Santa will be handing out Free Cookies and Milk to all the Good Girls and Boys in Centennial Square and we will Turn the Lights on to the Square at 7pm Sharp! Come on down for games, fun, great food and loads of entertainment! - **38th Island Farms Santa’s Light Parade November 30, 2019 5pm Start at Government and Belleville** - **2nd Annual Christmas Square 4pm – 8:30pm Centennial Square** - [**Tips for the day**](https://gvfs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/gvfs-santas-light-parade-tips-for-the-day.pdf) - [**Tips + Tidbits** ](https://gvfs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/gvfs-santas-light-parade-tips-tidbits.pdf) [https://gvfs.ca/gvfs\_events/38th-island-farms-santas-light-parade/](https://gvfs.ca/gvfs_events/38th-island-farms-santas-light-parade/) Volunteer information: <https://gvfs.ca/volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 449681850 | 🥃🍫 Whisky & Chocolate | 2019-11-30 | 6:00 pm | 2019-11-30 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-07 10:49 am | We want to elevate your whisky experience by pairing craft chocolate with it! Will you join us?? This one has been in the making for quite awhile, no going back now! Connor with Malts etc will prepare a class with Julie's Chocolate Delights to bring you great whisky & chocolate pairings! Tickets: Just 25$ (16 spots available), purchase online [through eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whisky-chocolate-tickets-64158763589) or facebook ..... Phone:250-590-5883 Email: tudorlrsevents@gmail.com Please taste responsibly and plan for a safe ride home. Participants must be at least 19 years of age. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500191013 | Brittany Runs A Marathon | 2019-11-30 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-30 | 8:44 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:21 pm | This terrifically engaging debut feature by playwright Paul Downs Colaizzo is the best kind of crowdpleaser. Brittany (Jillian Bell) is a 28-year-old Manhattanite who seems to be living the post-collegiate dream of having maximum fun in the big city. But in truth, all this is starting to feel rudderless and old. A visit to a doctor tells Brittany much more than she wanted to know: He says her medical stats are all wrong for her age, and that she needs to make some serious lifestyle changes. Jogging even one city block seems a Herculean task her first time out. Nonetheless, she plods on, very reluctantly accepting encouragement from a disliked fellow tenant (Michaela Watkins), and gaining a new friend from another running-group newbie (Micah Stock). The three commit to running a 5K, then start casting their eye toward the seemingly impossible dream of the 26-mile New York City Marathon. --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 516661153 | Bad Mama Jama Show 16 feat. AYE & The Extraordinary Gentlemen | 2019-11-30 | 7:00 pm | 2019-11-30 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 10:05 pm | Brought to you by Campfire Empire is everybody's favourite bi-monthly night of music and stand-up comedy. Back for our 15th installment, The Bad Mama Jama Show promises to get you grooving and tickle your funny bone. Tickets to this previously sold out show are still available and limited, so pre-order yours today. Doors @ 7pm Show @ 8pm $12 advance $15 @ the door <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bad-mama-jama-show-16-feat-aye-the-extraordinary-gentlemen-tickets-81235526647> All ages (mature content) Tickets available at Vinyl Envy, through the Eventbrite link, or see Quincy Thomas, Miles Meechan or Skye Allen. Getting a early start to music it was only natural Jahimba better known as A.Y.E. followed in his fathers musical footsteps. Now on his own musical journey he's slowly gaining the attention of music lovers near and far. At 18 he released his first imprint the Goodbye EP which was met by a receptive audience, but it was his album 90 NOW (2014) and Nox (2016) that essentially put him on the map. Eventually landing him a one time record deal with Chopped Herring's sub label Fresh Herring out in France, garnering a nomination at the Calgary Music Awards, becoming a JUNO Masterclass Top 10 Finalist, and performing in Toronto for Canadian Music Week in 2019. A diverse array of sounds from funk, rnb, blues, reggae, layered atop a raw/soulful hip-hop foundation. A.Y.E. and his band, The Extraordinary Gentlemen are proof that it's okay to stand outside the box. A.Y.E. truly possess an undeniable warm energy with his smooth delivery and captivating stage presence. They've performed at several music festivals and venues in western Canada such as Canadian Music Week, One Love Music Festival, Sled Island, The Works Music Festival, Lilac Festival, Fozzy Fest and more. Listed by CBC Music as an emerging act to watch (2017). https://open.spotify.com/artist/61CMQn560ytCEt3dJgUe9C?si=mtERy6g9SNK83R0th3lq6g As always, the second act of our show brings you some of the funniest stand-up comedians Victoria has to offer. This time we're featuring the talents of Shane Priestley, Henok Meresa, MJ Bourque, Quincy Thomas, with the evening hosted by Miles Meechan |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 470015898 | 90's Night | 2019-11-30 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-01 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-25 11:38 pm | 2019-09-25 11:39 pm | Go back to the 90's with videogames and an epic dance party! 8pm: Bar, video games (atari classic, nes, snes, snes classic, sega, n64), over 30 boardgames, foosball, ping pong, 80's music videos! 10pm: 90's dance party starts! Live DJ Cover is $8. Free coat check. Get in free if it's your Bday. 19+ \------------------------------------------------------- More info about the Victoria Event Centre: Washrooms are gender inclusive. This event will take place on the Lekwungen Territory, as represented today by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. Let's all take a moment to reflect on the privilege we have to offer community events that we can feel welcomed at when so much terror has come to the people of this land, and of Canada. At the VEC there is zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. If you feel uncomfortable at any time please take care of yourself and/or find one of our community support folks to help out. The Victoria Event Centre (VEC) is a non-profit organization (Victoria Multi-Cultual Society) that operates a multi-purpose rental venue for non-profits, arts groups, cultural communities and everyone in between. Accessibility Information: NEWEST INFO HERE: https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ Accessibility Update at the VEC here: https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VEC-Accessibility-Update-June-2019.pdf The Victoria Event Centre is on the second storey of a building up a rather steep flight of 27 stairs. There is a continuous handrail up the stairwell and our workers/organizers are available to provide assistance as directed. The handrails are not close enough together to hold onto both at the same time. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender inclusive wheelchair accessible washroom that technically fits necessary size dimensions, but is missing a bar and a handrail beside the toilet. There are two stalls, in the washroom, but only one of these has been renovated to meet 5'x5' wheelchair clearance. The Victoria Event Centre is a low-light environment, and although there are no fluorescents outside of the bathrooms and some brighter lit areas for lip-reading and signing, hazards are not well-lit and the lighting is not even throughout the venue. Strobe lights are not permitted. Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 523943615 | 🛐🎄📈 5th Annual Crèches Exhibition | 2019-11-30 | 8:00 pm | 2019-11-30 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-20 9:14 am | 2019-11-20 9:15 am | Nov. 29 5-7 with Live Music & Cider Nov. 30 1-3 pm Family Time: Cider, Cookies & Crafts 8-9 pm (after 7 pm Ted Boulden Singers Concert) Dec. 1 11-1 pm (free Victoria Children’s Choir Concert 11:45 am) Held in Chapel and Seminar Room at St. Aidan’s United Church – 3703 St. Aidan’s St., Victoria Admission is free; Donations to Out of the Rain Youth Shelter welcomed  |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 500191014 | Brittany Runs A Marathon | 2019-11-30 | 9:10 pm | 2019-11-30 | 10:54 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 4:39 pm | 2019-10-25 5:21 pm | This terrifically engaging debut feature by playwright Paul Downs Colaizzo is the best kind of crowdpleaser. Brittany (Jillian Bell) is a 28-year-old Manhattanite who seems to be living the post-collegiate dream of having maximum fun in the big city. But in truth, all this is starting to feel rudderless and old. A visit to a doctor tells Brittany much more than she wanted to know: He says her medical stats are all wrong for her age, and that she needs to make some serious lifestyle changes. Jogging even one city block seems a Herculean task her first time out. Nonetheless, she plods on, very reluctantly accepting encouragement from a disliked fellow tenant (Michaela Watkins), and gaining a new friend from another running-group newbie (Micah Stock). The three commit to running a 5K, then start casting their eye toward the seemingly impossible dream of the 26-mile New York City Marathon. --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 530683669 | 📈 Winternalia | 2019-11-30 | 10:00 pm | 2019-12-01 | 3:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-11-27 10:59 am | Celebrate the winter season with dancing! Because Life is better when you dance!! Music will be provided by these amazing and talented artists: Sassbot Zu Audiofox uncool scott Tickets (to cover event costs\*): $15 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/75102326079> NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR DUE TO LIQUOR LICENCE. \*proceeds will go to: Our Place <<https://www.ourplacesociety.com/>> \*Random Info\* Dress code: Whatever you feel you feel your best in! Fun party clothes / costumes encouraged :) Rules: 1\) Dance like no one is watching! 2\) Be respectful and lovely to everyone. 3\) Take care of yourself and others. Limited drinks will be for sale. Will have to tidy the venue at the end of the evening, so please clean up after yourself. Friends of friends welcome :) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 518195395 | 🎄🎈 Breakfast With Santa | 2019-12-01 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-01 | 12:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Sunday and Saturday until December 23, 2019 | 2019-12-22 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191223T075959Z;BYDAY=SU,SA | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:20 am | ### He’s making a list and coming to the Oak Bay Beach Hotel to check it twice! Bring the whole family and join Santa for a breakfast buffet with individual family seating. This festive breakfast will include house-made cookie decorating at each table, a visit from Mr. Claus himself, as well as an interactive photo booth from [Four Frames Photo Booth](https://www.fourframesphotobooth.com) so you can bring the merry memories home. Tickets: Adult $58\*, Child (3-12 years of age) $28\*, | Children 2 and under are complimentary**\*\*** \* Price before tax **\*\***As children two and under are complimentary, a table setting and allocated seat will not be provided. Should you wish to reserve a highchair, please make a note in the “special instructions” area upon checkout. Please include number of children under 2 in your ticket selection. **Santa will be joining us for breakfast on the following dates:** - Sunday, December 1st - Saturday, December 7th - Sunday, December 8th - Saturday, December 14th - Sunday, December 15th - Saturday, December 21st - Sunday, December 22nd Buffet Menu *Selection of freshly baked muffins, croissant and Danish pastries assortment of mini filled doughnuts* *Fresh sliced and whole fruit* *Yogurt, granola and fruit parfaits* *Scrambled eggs* *Classic eggs Benedict* *Buttermilk pancakes, blueberry compote and maple syrup Smoked bacon and country sausages* *Rosemary and sea salt breakfast potatoes* *Potato puffs* *Christmas cookie decorating* **[https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/events/calendar-of-events/?mm=12&yyyy=2019&event-category=](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/events/calendar-of-events/?mm=12&yyyy=2019&event-category=)**[](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/events/calendar-of-events/?mm=12&yyyy=2019&event-category=)*[](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/events/calendar-of-events/?mm=12&yyyy=2019&event-category=)* |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |||
| 534269134 | 🎄🛐🎈 Paper Bag Pageant | 2019-12-01 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-01 | 11:15 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:40 pm | Sunday Worship & Song featuring our annual paper bag pageant. Everyone is welcome to join in! <https://www.facebook.com/events/1241124682738357/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 519751558 | Craft Cartel Indie Art Market 2019 | 2019-12-01 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-01 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:06 pm | Craft Cartel's annual indie art market, featuring outstanding designers, artists and makers. Come and enjoy LIVE MUSIC, delicious eats and drink, the chance to WIN SWAG from your favourite vendors. This year's event will be three days: Friday Nov. 29th, 5pm-9pm Saturday Nov 30th, 10am-5pm& Sunday Dec. 1st 10am-3pm Admission $4, kids under 12 are free Free Parking <https://www.craftcartel.ca/> The 2019 Vendors line up: Black Bird Studios Valance Studio Ghost Mountain Co. Sara Leckie Dirt Light Shadow Assemblage (Art and Soul Creative) Wandering Hive Covet + Keep Janamade Jewellery & Design Drift and Nest Retro Repurposed Cold gold Burnt Curve Last Cove Candle Co. Powell Floral Design Wilde Pine My Friend Monster Modern Baby Tidal Toys EcoSoles KAMP KRUE True North Teethers Gabriola Wild Shrub Co. Mellifera bees Sheringham Distillery Blossoms Raw Superfood Chocolate Hello Yellow Canary Jen Wurban Art The Fox Tarot Toy and Ming Kindred Coast Olann Handmade Magpie Knits Honeybee Handmade Wild and sparrow Grace Design Nomi Designs Floating Gold Iceberg Loden Parker Street Soap Jody's Naturals The Medicine Garden Herb Farm & Healing Sanctuary Nettle & Co. Whiffcraft Sarah Chiasson[](https://www.facebook.com/Sarahandthekoko) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 523348743 | 🎄📈 Christmas Toy Drive | 2019-12-01 | 11:00 am | 2019-12-01 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 6:35 pm | We want to help make sure that all of the children in our community have a gift to open on Christmas morning. We'll be hosting a Christmas Toy Drive at the Market on **Sunday December 1st from 11am until 3pm**, benefiting [CFAX Santas Anonymous](https://victoriapublicmarket.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1883ff0057bd36594cbf54aee&id=bbde6e7618&e=9102aced55). Santa Bear will even be here taking pictures with everyone!! We invite you to bring down an unwrapped toy, and in exchange we will provide you with a delicious mini donut courtesy of [Empire Donuts](https://victoriapublicmarket.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1883ff0057bd36594cbf54aee&id=a2568d83bd&e=9102aced55)! We can't wait to see you down here! *\*\*All toys should be brand new and unwrapped.\*\** <https://victoriapublicmarket.com/>*[](https://victoriapublicmarket.com/)* |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 525951646 | 🛐 Ethical Wills Workshop | 2019-12-01 | 11:00 am | 2019-12-01 | 12:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-22 9:06 am | **Rabbi Lynn Greenhough** will lead a workshop on writing an ethical will on December 1, 2019 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Consider bringing some writing paper, copies of photographs, favourite poems with you – this will be a hands on opportunity for people to begin creating their own ethical will. Since Biblical times Jewish parents have passed down their wisdom and values to their children and grandchildren by crafting end-of-life documents called tzava’ot or “ethical wills.” We are more familiar with a legal will, which enables us to assign our possessions to our heirs. An ethical will allows us to share our wisdom: the lessons we have learned, where we have found meaning in our lives, and what we may want for our loved ones. Please register by email at <km@kolotmayimreformtemple.com> or by phone at 250-704-2503. Everyone welcome. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 523943825 | 🛐🎄📈 5th Annual Crèches Exhibition | 2019-12-01 | 11:00 am | 2019-12-01 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-20 9:15 am | Nov. 29 5-7 with Live Music & Cider Nov. 30 1-3 pm Family Time: Cider, Cookies & Crafts 8-9 pm (after 7 pm Ted Boulden Singers Concert) Dec. 1 11-1 pm (free Victoria Children’s Choir Concert 11:45 am) Held in Chapel and Seminar Room at St. Aidan’s United Church – 3703 St. Aidan’s St., Victoria Admission is free; Donations to Out of the Rain Youth Shelter welcomed  |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 523434434 | 🎄 Roaming Carollers | 2019-12-01 | 12:00 pm | 2019-12-01 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday and Saturday until December 23, 2019 | 2019-12-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191223T075959Z;BYDAY=SU,SA | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 9:27 pm | Two quartets of highly trained carollers circulate throughout downtown on Saturdays from 11 am – 3 pm and Sundays from 12 – 4 pm during the month of December. At 1:30pm, the two groups will meet to perform in 8-part harmony and to lead sing-a-longs of favourite carols. On Saturdays (**December 7, 14, and 21**) they will meet up outside **The Bay Centre** – on the Fort Street side of the building next to the Starbucks. On Sundays (**December 1, 8, 15, and 22**) they will meet at **Market Square**. |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 523433812 | 🎄 Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides | 2019-12-01 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-01 | 5:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Sunday and Monday until December 23, 2019 | 2019-12-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191223T075959Z;BYDAY=SU,MO | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 9:25 pm | Horse-drawn trolleys will circulate through downtown (**December 1, 2, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22**) making it easy to take in all of the sights and sounds of the holidays. The trolleys are free, compliments of the DVBA, and are a unique way to tour the downtown or take a scenic break while you rest your weary feet. Two trolleys will circulate on a pre-set route through downtown with four stops at: - Store St. at Chatham St. (in front of Capital Iron) - Johnson St. near Wharf St. (in front of Willie’s Bakery) - Langley St. at Bastion Sq. (across from Re-Bar) - Government St. at Fisgard St. (in front of CRD Plaza) – hop off here to see the Lights of Wonder display! |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 501099083 | Sometimes Always Never | 2019-12-01 | 3:00 pm | 2019-12-01 | 4:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:40 pm | Whimsical and wistful, British comedy-drama Sometimes Always Never constructs a pleasant portrait of a mildly unhappy family living in the English northwest. As a lanky, semi-retired tailor whose droll style disguises an enduring inner grief, Bill Nighy leads a strong cast that includes veteran Jenny Agutter (Walkabout, An American Werewolf in London). Scrabble has always been a lifelong passion for Alan. A single widower on awkward terms these days with his son Peter (Riley), a sign painter, Alan mostly plays the game online with strangers. His enthusiasm wasn't even dimmed by an argument over Scrabble that he believes caused his son Michael to leave home many years ago, never to be seen again. The choice of words and game strategy of one of his online opponents reminds Alan of Michael, and he starts to wonder if this ghost in the smartphone might actually be his lost son.—The Hollywood Reporter UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 501099084 | Sometimes Always Never | 2019-12-01 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-01 | 6:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:40 pm | Whimsical and wistful, British comedy-drama Sometimes Always Never constructs a pleasant portrait of a mildly unhappy family living in the English northwest. As a lanky, semi-retired tailor whose droll style disguises an enduring inner grief, Bill Nighy leads a strong cast that includes veteran Jenny Agutter (Walkabout, An American Werewolf in London). Scrabble has always been a lifelong passion for Alan. A single widower on awkward terms these days with his son Peter (Riley), a sign painter, Alan mostly plays the game online with strangers. His enthusiasm wasn't even dimmed by an argument over Scrabble that he believes caused his son Michael to leave home many years ago, never to be seen again. The choice of words and game strategy of one of his online opponents reminds Alan of Michael, and he starts to wonder if this ghost in the smartphone might actually be his lost son.—The Hollywood Reporter UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 534200237 | 📣 World AIDS Day Candle-Lit Red Ribbon Memorial Display | 2019-12-01 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-01 | 6:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 2:39 pm | You are invited to join AVI in acknowledging World AIDS Day & Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week by participating in a candle-lit red ribbon memorial display at the B.C. Legislature Steps at 5 PM on December 1st. Please join us as we gather around the memorial ribbon, supported by the music of the Resistance Rising Choir. "For the survivors and the history holders And the young flowers, just blossoming We remember For the Queens and Queers who live large And the steel-willed Mama who refuses to go down We remember For the scientists, rats, and doctors And the Lesbians who took charge We remember For the ones who hide away And for the ones who march and make demands We remember For the children who don't know yet And for the parents who worry and hope We remember For the 770,000 people lost to AIDS around the world last year And for the many, many more who will not die of AIDS, no fucking way We remember For the sweethearts and the outcasts For the Harvey Milks and the Leonas For my darlings For your beloveds We remember We remember We remember" -Poem by Hermione Jefferis, AVI Manager of Community Health This event is taking place on the territory of the Lekwungen-speaking people, the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. As a direct result of colonization, Indigenous people are over-represented in the HIV epidemic. As of 2016, Indigenous people made up 4.9% of the population of Canada, but 11% of all new HIV infections (Statistic from CATIE). We encourage you to check out the work of Indigenous organizations who are working hard to provide harm reduction and HIV/AIDS-related education, including the Indigenous Harm Reduction Team (IHRT), Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN), the First Nations Health Authority, and so many more. The area where we will be gathering is wheelchair accessible. The AVI office is also wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral washrooms are available. Staff at the event will be carrying naloxone kits. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 515429576 | 🎄 Film Festivus ...for the rest of us! | 2019-12-01 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-01 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-11 4:13 pm | It’s back! Kick off the non-denominational winter holiday season with our annual fan favourite, ***Film Festivus … for the rest of us!*** This year we’ll party down at Northern Quarter with the famous [Benji’s Pub Quiz](https://www.facebook.com/benjispubquiz/), watch some Holiday Home Movies, bid and win in our silent auction fundraiser, and enjoy some quality food and drink. Last year’s event sold out — get your tickets ASAP! **Sunday December 1st, 2019** **Doors open 6:00pm, Program starts 7:00ish** **Northern Quarter** **1724 Douglas Street** **Advance Tickets:** **$30 CineVic Members (advance only)** **$40 Non-Members (advance only)** <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/film-festivus-for-the-rest-of-us-tickets-81393946485> A limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $45 |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 501099085 | Sometimes Always Never | 2019-12-01 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-01 | 8:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:40 pm | Whimsical and wistful, British comedy-drama Sometimes Always Never constructs a pleasant portrait of a mildly unhappy family living in the English northwest. As a lanky, semi-retired tailor whose droll style disguises an enduring inner grief, Bill Nighy leads a strong cast that includes veteran Jenny Agutter (Walkabout, An American Werewolf in London). Scrabble has always been a lifelong passion for Alan. A single widower on awkward terms these days with his son Peter (Riley), a sign painter, Alan mostly plays the game online with strangers. His enthusiasm wasn't even dimmed by an argument over Scrabble that he believes caused his son Michael to leave home many years ago, never to be seen again. The choice of words and game strategy of one of his online opponents reminds Alan of Michael, and he starts to wonder if this ghost in the smartphone might actually be his lost son.—The Hollywood Reporter UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 534202103 | The Joy of Small Talk | 2019-12-02 | 12:00 pm | 2019-12-02 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 2:44 pm | What makes a good conversation? What does a good listener actually look like? How does small talk help us connect with other people? Come join us for a fun, participatory workshop where we will play with the key elements of small talk! We will use improv principles and exercises to help us explore what it means to be an effective communicator. \- - - - "Such a fun workshop – I highly recommend it. Lots of laughter, and a safe space to get creative and let loose. I learned a lot about myself from only one class.” \- - - - Please RSVP for your FREE ticket so we have an idea of numbers! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-joy-of-small-talk-tickets-82875030447> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 534205180 | Yoga Sessions - For free or by donation | 2019-12-02 | 5:45 pm | 2019-12-02 | 6:45 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Tuesday until June 30, 2020 | 2020-06-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200630T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-12-01 2:51 pm | 2020-01-13 7:51 pm | Please join us for our community yoga sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays @ The HUB Community Space! Mondays: 5:45PM-6:45PM (All levels) Hatha Vinyasa - Gentle sequence of yogic poses in alignment with rhythmic breathing. Join the practice increase, strength, stamina, flexibility, balance and mindfulness Tuesday: 5:45PM-6:45PM (All Levels) Pranayama and Meditation - Sequence of regulated breathing techniques for relaxation, core strengthening, increase lung capacity, and energy levels, followed by yoga nidra (relaxation) Things to Bring: � • Smile & Positivity �• Yoga mat, Hand towel � • Comfortable attire for stretching About Chaim: �A whole hearted yoga evangelist from southern India who has practiced traditional yoga, believes in one universal yoga. She brings in ancient tantric principles from Sidha lineage. She offers guided practice to ashtanga yogasana, pranayama and meditation sessions.Pursues knowledge of Ayurveda. She can help inculcating simple yogic habits for daily life aligning your prakruti (nature)� RYT 200Hrs - Yoga Alliance Certified� Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher - Yoga Alliance Certified� Venue: #829 Fort Street Contact: +1 778 681 3056 �email: yogawithchaim@gmail.com Website: [www.yogawithchaim.org](http://www.yogawithchaim.org/) <https://www.facebook.com/events/2220599358244779/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 501099086 | Sometimes Always Never | 2019-12-02 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-02 | 8:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:40 pm | Whimsical and wistful, British comedy-drama Sometimes Always Never constructs a pleasant portrait of a mildly unhappy family living in the English northwest. As a lanky, semi-retired tailor whose droll style disguises an enduring inner grief, Bill Nighy leads a strong cast that includes veteran Jenny Agutter (Walkabout, An American Werewolf in London). Scrabble has always been a lifelong passion for Alan. A single widower on awkward terms these days with his son Peter (Riley), a sign painter, Alan mostly plays the game online with strangers. His enthusiasm wasn't even dimmed by an argument over Scrabble that he believes caused his son Michael to leave home many years ago, never to be seen again. The choice of words and game strategy of one of his online opponents reminds Alan of Michael, and he starts to wonder if this ghost in the smartphone might actually be his lost son.—The Hollywood Reporter UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 518351291 | Climate Talk Presentation | 2019-12-02 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-02 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 11:56 am | Oak Bay Parks Recreation and Culture, along with the Community Association of Oak Bay and Friends of Uplands Park would like to announce two very special speakers that will present to the Community at the Monterey Center on December 2" at 7 pm. Long-time BC climate researcher Dr. Richard Hebda will give his presentation “Climate Change, Ecosystems, and Adaptation for Southern Vancouver Island”. Richard Hebda is the Royal BC Museum’s former Curator of Botany and Earth History. He has a PhD in Botany and has taught in various environmental science departments at the University of Victoria. He studies plant fossils and their distribution over time and place to shed light on the condition, history and evolution of BC’s landscape and climate. He also studies ethnobotany of BC First Nations, restoration of natural systems and processes, ecology and origins of Garry Oak and alpine ecosystems and botany of grasses. Dr Stephen Sheppard will give his presentation “The Citizens Coolkit: Fun ways to climate-proof your forest and your Hood” Dr. Stephen Sheppard, PhD., ASLA, is a Professor in Forest Resources Management at the University of British Columbia, teaching in landscape and climate change planning, community engagement, and visualization. He has served as Director of UBC’s Bachelor of Urban Forestry program and directs the Collaborative for Advanced Landscape Planning (CALP), an interdisciplinary research group which works with communities on developing climate change and energy solutions. He has over 30 year’s experience in environmental assessment, aesthetics, landscape planning and public involvement. He has published four books, including Visualizing Climate Change from Earthscan/Routledge. His research interests include engaging citizens in low-carbon resilient communities, sea-level rise planning, energy effects of urban forests, and videogames as an educational tool on climate change. He leads UBC’s Research Cluster of Excellence on Cool Tools: Social Mobilization on Climate Change using Digital Tools. Question Period to follow [http://hat.bc.ca/i-want-to/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2019/12/02title=oak-bay-parks-recreation-climate-talk-presentation/0/-/-?rp\_id=510](http://hat.bc.ca/i-want-to/calendar/icalrepeat.detail/2019/12/02title=oak-bay-parks-recreation-climate-talk-presentation/0/-/-?rp_id=510) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 501099087 | Sometimes Always Never | 2019-12-02 | 9:00 pm | 2019-12-02 | 10:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:41 pm | Whimsical and wistful, British comedy-drama Sometimes Always Never constructs a pleasant portrait of a mildly unhappy family living in the English northwest. As a lanky, semi-retired tailor whose droll style disguises an enduring inner grief, Bill Nighy leads a strong cast that includes veteran Jenny Agutter (Walkabout, An American Werewolf in London). Scrabble has always been a lifelong passion for Alan. A single widower on awkward terms these days with his son Peter (Riley), a sign painter, Alan mostly plays the game online with strangers. His enthusiasm wasn't even dimmed by an argument over Scrabble that he believes caused his son Michael to leave home many years ago, never to be seen again. The choice of words and game strategy of one of his online opponents reminds Alan of Michael, and he starts to wonder if this ghost in the smartphone might actually be his lost son.—The Hollywood Reporter UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 532874675 | ♿📈 7th Annual Artists with Disabilities Showcase | 2019-12-03 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-03 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 6, 2019 | 2019-12-06 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191206T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-29 10:18 pm | 2019-11-29 10:21 pm | Comprised of submissions from over 24 regional artists, the Victoria Disability Resource Centre’s 7th annual “Artists with Disabilities Showcase” promises to be visually-stunning, tactile, interactive and musical. Held in conjunction with United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3rd, the VDRC is honoured to once again host this 3-day community awareness fundraiser at FLUX Media Gallery. Open daily December 3rd, 4th & 5th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, admission is free and all are welcome at 821 Fort Street (right next to the VDRC at 817-A Fort Street). **Open House:** Tuesday Dec 3, 1pm at the VDRC (right next door to Flux Gallery) **New this year:** Live entertainment courtesy of Allison Piano, with performances by students from Neuromotion’s Music Therapy Program and the Victoria Brain Injury Society. Raffle Prizes by donation from Dodd’s Furniture, Ballet Victoria and Sweet Delights. *Through generous support of the CRD Art Commission and Used Victoria, we encourage everyone to attend and share the social media hashtags @feedthearts, #crdarts, #yyjarts.* |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 534260297 | Beangka Elliott - Indigenous Speaker Series | 2019-12-03 | 11:00 am | 2019-12-03 | 1:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:32 pm | CIRCLE is excited to have Beangka Elliott from Tsartlip First Nation present in Ceremonial Hall at the First People’s House on December 3rd, at 11:00 am! All are welcome - light refreshments will be provided! Beangka will exploring the collective responsibility to conserve, protect and celebrate indigenous TENEW ((land/water) management practices) through her talk “Upholding Indigenous Food Systems”. <https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/circle/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 532874677 | ♿ VDRC Open House | 2019-12-03 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-03 | 4:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-29 10:18 pm | 2019-11-29 10:21 pm | **Open House:** Tuesday Dec 3, 1pm at the VDRC (right next door to Flux Gallery) [**https://drcvictoria.com/**](https://drcvictoria.com/) |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 522946647 | CIPS-BC Presents: "Strategic Mapping to Save the Day" | 2019-12-03 | 5:30 pm | 2019-12-03 | 7:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 9:02 am | Imagine playing chess without seeing the chessboard. We would move pieces but not see the context. We would be able to buy books on strategies about techniques that worked for other players. We would look to best practices to see what 67% of successful companies did and follow their lead. Then imagine one day you see the context and gain awareness of the whole game board. Now you can plan your moves knowing where the other pieces sit. Technology is moving fast and we need to know how to navigate the complexities. The challenge is knowing which areas of our organization are best suited for outsourcing and what should be in-house. Wouldn't it be great to have a map? To increase our situational awareness we need direction and space. Wardley Maps provide context to allow us to move components which provide a new perspective. For a brief overview, see this video: <http://bit.ly/CIPSWardley> Come have pizza and see how Wardley Maps work... <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cips-bc-presents-strategic-mapping-to-save-the-day-tickets-82763655321> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 534205223 | Yoga Sessions - For free or by donation | 2019-12-03 | 5:45 pm | 2019-12-03 | 6:45 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Wednesday until June 30, 2020 | 2020-06-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200630T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-12-01 2:51 pm | 2020-01-13 7:52 pm | Please join us for our community yoga sessions on Mondays and Tuesdays @ The HUB Community Space! Mondays: 5:45PM-6:45PM (All levels) Hatha Vinyasa - Gentle sequence of yogic poses in alignment with rhythmic breathing. Join the practice increase, strength, stamina, flexibility, balance and mindfulness Tuesday: 5:45PM-6:45PM (All Levels) Pranayama and Meditation - Sequence of regulated breathing techniques for relaxation, core strengthening, increase lung capacity, and energy levels, followed by yoga nidra (relaxation) Things to Bring: � • Smile & Positivity �• Yoga mat, Hand towel � • Comfortable attire for stretching About Chaim: �A whole hearted yoga evangelist from southern India who has practiced traditional yoga, believes in one universal yoga. She brings in ancient tantric principles from Sidha lineage. She offers guided practice to ashtanga yogasana, pranayama and meditation sessions.Pursues knowledge of Ayurveda. She can help inculcating simple yogic habits for daily life aligning your prakruti (nature)� RYT 200Hrs - Yoga Alliance Certified� Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher - Yoga Alliance Certified� Venue: #829 Fort Street Contact: +1 778 681 3056 �email: yogawithchaim@gmail.com Website: [www.yogawithchaim.org](http://www.yogawithchaim.org/) [](https://www.facebook.com/events/455552335231463/) <https://www.facebook.com/events/2220599358244779/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 535053418 | Cafe Historique - Conspiratorial Politics in Tudor and Stuart England | 2019-12-03 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-03 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-02 11:30 am | The “Whig Theory of History” popularised by such 19thc British historians as T.B. Macaulay (a “Whig”, or Liberal, MP) celebrated the gradual evolution of uniquely English legal traditions and institutions as a grand narrative of progress -- the triumph of parliamentary government over the arbitrary powers of the crown. This talk by Dr Andrea McKenzie will tell a different and darker story about the seventeenth-century origins of this self-congratulatory view of English history, one in which anti-Catholic prejudices played a critical role. As we shall see, the widespread belief in a Catholic conspiracy to subvert the English constitution and the Protestant religion was a central component in the rise of parliamentary opposition and the beginnings of modern party politics. Moral panics about real and imagined “popish” plots and assassinations not only resulted in the persecution of hundreds of Catholic priests and laypeople, but played a pivotal role in the major political events of the seventeenth century: the outbreak of Civil War in 1642, the execution of Charles I in 1649, the Exclusion Crisis of 1679-81 and the deposition of the last Catholic monarch, James II, in 1688 -- the so-called “Glorious Revolution”. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/grand-narratives-and-big-lies-anti-catholicism-and-conspiratorial-politics-in-england-1558-1688-tickets-83417950335**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/grand-narratives-and-big-lies-anti-catholicism-and-conspiratorial-politics-in-england-1558-1688-tickets-83417950335) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 518197367 | 🎄📈 Christmas Movie Nights | Love Actually | 2019-12-03 | 6:15 pm | 2019-12-03 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until December 5, 2019 | 2019-12-05 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191205T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:23 am | Create a new tradition for your family as Christmas Movie Nights return to the David Foster Foundation Theatre. Join us as we celebrate favourite holiday films accompanied by a dinner buffet, popcorn and house-made sweet-treats. Partial proceeds of all sales will go directly to the David Foster Foundation. Films will include *Love Actually, Elf,* and *Home Alone*. Tickets: $40 + tax per person **Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4 – Love Actually |** Nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. Among the characters explored are David (Hugh Grant), the handsome newly elected British prime minister who falls for a young junior staffer (Martine McCutcheon), Sarah (Laura Linney), a graphic designer whose devotion to her mentally ill brother complicates her love life, and Harry (Alan Rickman), a married man tempted by his attractive new secretary. **Menu** *Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, herb crouton, smoked bacon and creamy garlic dressing Salad bar with a selection of lettuces, vegetables, dressings and toppings* *Honey and mustard roast pork loin with brandy apple jus Glazed winter vegetables and rosemary roast potatoes Spinach and ricotta lasagna* *Freshly baked Christmas cookies Candy bar***[](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/event/christmas-movie-nights-love-actually-2/)** **[https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/events/calendar-of-events/?mm=12&yyyy=2019&event-category=](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/events/calendar-of-events/?mm=12&yyyy=2019&event-category=)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 501099088 | Pavarotti | 2019-12-03 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-03 | 8:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:41 pm | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! At first glance, director Ron Howard does not seem the ideal candidate to make a documentary on Italy’s international operatic sensation, the man with the voice from God, Luciano Pavarotti. Initial impressions, however, can be deceptive, and Howard turns out to be a natural choice to direct this warm, emotional and completely involving film about the celebrated tenor. Pavarotti, who died in 2007 at age 71, was celebrated like no tenor since Enrico Caruso, accounting for more than 100 million albums sold. There are 53 new interviews in total, including the singer’s first wife, three adult daughters, as well as his second wife. Also on camera are celebrated fellow musicians including Lang Lang, Zubin Mehta, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, as well as Bono, one of the pop singers Pavarotti collaborated with late in his career. Howard has also rounded up a range of fascinating performance footage from earlier in Pavarotti’s career, some of which is quite startling. Not surprisingly, “Pavarotti” features numerous arias, and though Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” a personal favorite, is sung a lot, the most moving segment we hear is Cavaradossi’s wrenching final aria in the composer’s “Tosca,” sung when the tenor himself was coming to grips with his own mortality. --Los Angeles Times “Pavarotti's larger-than-life personality shines in almost every scene. The singer's optimism is contagious, and his schoolboy-like wonder is jubilant. There's a lot to smile at here.” --New York Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 534228832 | 📚 A Book Warming with Jack Knox, Briony Penn & Anny Scoones | 2019-12-03 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-03 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 3:36 pm | We’re excited to host local authors Jack Knox, Briony Penn, and Anny Scoones for an evening of readings, discussion, and hot apple cider to christen the event space in our new store. Light refreshments will be provided, and the authors will be glad to personalize copies of their books. A door prize will be offered. Readings | Refreshments | Door Prizes About the Authors **Jack Knox** is a popular columnist at the Times Colonist and one of BC’s greatest humourists. He is the author of Hard Knox, Opportunity Knox, and On the Rocks with Jack Knox. **Briony Penn** is an award-winning writer and naturalist known for her tireless devotion to protecting sensitive ecosystems. She has written four books: The Real Thing, A Year on the Wild Side, Stories from the Magic Canoe of Wa’xaid and Following the Good River. **Anny Scoones’** humorous collections of Vancouver Island stories and essays are beloved by readers from Sooke to Sointula. Her books include Home and Away, True Home, Hometown, Last Dance in Shediac, and Island Home. [https://www.russellbooks.com/event/book-warming/?instance\_id=3](https://www.russellbooks.com/event/book-warming/?instance_id=3)  |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 416163732 | Every Brilliant Thing | 2019-12-03 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-03 | 8:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until December 23, 2019 | 2019-12-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191223T075959Z;BYDAY=TU,WE,TH | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 11:12 am | **Everything worth living for.** She writes lists. Lists that she hopes will inspire her mother to see the joy in life. She’s been writing these lists since she was seven. A heartrending yet hopeful play about the lengths we go to for those we love. In a transformed Belfry – with the help of you, the audience – she will deliver a list of all the things that make life worth living, starting with ice cream. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** This is simply one of the most moving pieces of theatre I have ever seen. It is so full of life, and pain, and joy, and yearning – it overflows with humanity. And its remarkable use of the audience as participants in the storytelling makes for a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience. —MS $33.18 - $36.75 Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 518624508 | 🏳️🌈 Dinner & A Drag Show X | 2019-12-03 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-03 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 6:21 pm | **Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian return to The Mint Victoria on Tuesday, December 3, with another cast of incredible #yyjdrag performers!** $12 Advance\* via [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dinner-a-drag-show-x-tickets-82111970113 ](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dinner-a-drag-show-x-tickets-82111970113)or DM Chaz Avery to purchase via etransfer Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian return to The Mint Victoria on Tuesday, December 3, with another cast of incredible #yyjdrag performers for the TENTH installment of Dinner & A Drag Show! Enjoy an amazing drag show with the high calibre talent that you've come to expect from the #yyjdrag fam, PLUS The Mint's delicious food and drinks, with their Late Night Happy Hour specials on from 9pm til midnight! Check out this GORGEOUS line-up: Chaz Avery Stevie O'Brian Honey Dewme Woofie Goldberg \+ more TBA! \*Note that entry fee does not include dinner but The Mint's full food and cocktail menu will be available to you during the show, with their Late Night Happy Hour specials on from 9pm til midnight! Event photo by Sortome Photography The Mint is an all ages venue, but please bear in mind some numbers may have mature content. We respectfully acknowledge that this event is taking place on the traditional unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. ACCESSIBILITY The Mint is fully accessible via the back entrance, which has a detachable ramp that goes over the three steps (which is attached upon request with prior notice). There is only one level once inside, and there will be enough seating for all ticket purchases. If you have further questions or would like to arrange entry via the back entrance, please send Chaz Avery a direct message. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 501099089 | Pavarotti | 2019-12-03 | 9:15 pm | 2019-12-03 | 11:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:41 pm | BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! At first glance, director Ron Howard does not seem the ideal candidate to make a documentary on Italy’s international operatic sensation, the man with the voice from God, Luciano Pavarotti. Initial impressions, however, can be deceptive, and Howard turns out to be a natural choice to direct this warm, emotional and completely involving film about the celebrated tenor. Pavarotti, who died in 2007 at age 71, was celebrated like no tenor since Enrico Caruso, accounting for more than 100 million albums sold. There are 53 new interviews in total, including the singer’s first wife, three adult daughters, as well as his second wife. Also on camera are celebrated fellow musicians including Lang Lang, Zubin Mehta, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras, as well as Bono, one of the pop singers Pavarotti collaborated with late in his career. Howard has also rounded up a range of fascinating performance footage from earlier in Pavarotti’s career, some of which is quite startling. Not surprisingly, “Pavarotti” features numerous arias, and though Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” a personal favorite, is sung a lot, the most moving segment we hear is Cavaradossi’s wrenching final aria in the composer’s “Tosca,” sung when the tenor himself was coming to grips with his own mortality. --Los Angeles Times “Pavarotti's larger-than-life personality shines in almost every scene. The singer's optimism is contagious, and his schoolboy-like wonder is jubilant. There's a lot to smile at here.” --New York Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 491670809 | Marriage Story | 2019-12-04 | 3:30 pm | 2019-12-04 | 5:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:29 pm | Charlie (**Adam Driver**) and Nicole (**Scarlett Johansson**) love each other deeply, but **their union has come to an end**. From Noah Baumbach (*The Squid and the Whale* (2005), *De Palma* (2016)) comes the story of a couple **struggling through a divorce** in slow motion while living on opposite sides of the country. **99% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “An exquisite heartbreaker…” **Kevin Maher, *Times (UK)*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 535054233 | Studen Jam Session | 2019-12-04 | 5:30 pm | 2019-12-04 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-02 11:32 am | We have started a student jam before the Tom Vickery Trio every other Wednesday! We are excited to invite ANYONE who wants to come a play, UJAM Young All Stars participants or not, invite your friends and family to come on down to the Wednesday Session on December 4 at Hermann's Jazz Club. This Jam Session at will start at 5:30 and end around 7:10ish. After this student jam session there is an adult Jam session, run by Tom Vickery, who has been doing this session for the past 38 years. For any students interested please feel free to stick around and enjoy Tom Vickery perform and then jam again! Come the new year, this student jam will be happening before Tom Vickery every time there is a Tom Vickery Jam. By Donation [Click Here to Register for Ticket](http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=499581) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 501099090 | Varda By Agnes | 2019-12-04 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-04 | 8:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:41 pm | The final film from the late, beloved Agnès Varda is a characteristically playful, profound, and personal summation of the director’s own brilliant career. At once impish and wise, she acts as our spirit guide on a free-associative tour through her six-decade artistic journey, shedding new light on her films, photography, and recent installation works while offering her one-of-a-kind reflections on everything from filmmaking to feminism to aging. Suffused with the people, places, and things she loved—Jacques Demy, cats, colors, beaches, heart-shaped potatoes—this wonderfully idiosyncratic work of imaginative autobiography is a warmly human, touchingly bittersweet parting gift from one of cinema’s most luminous talents. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 523425413 | NatureTalks: An Evening with Toad People | 2019-12-04 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-04 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 9:07 pm | What does it take to save a species? Join NCC and filmmaker Isabelle Groc for a screening of her film, Toad People, followed by a discussion about the challenges we face and the actions we can take for saving space in nature for toads, frogs and all other creatures. Location: The Vic Theatre 808 Douglas Street, Victoria Doors open at 7 p.m. | Film begins at 7:30 p.m. **Tickets: $10** **Learn more and get your tickets today: <http://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/where-we-work/british-columbia/events/naturetalks-victoria-2019.html>** **** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 519759737 | Cinderella: A Comic Pantomime | 2019-12-04 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-04 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until December 8, 2019 | 2019-12-08 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191208T075959Z;BYDAY=WE,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:18 pm | St. George’s Community Theatre is excited to announce the production of a classic pantomime: *Cinderella,* which will be performed in the nave of St. George’s Cadboro Bay on the first weekend of December 2019. This fun production bridges newcomers to the stage with seasoned professionals. When Cinderella’s wicked stepmother turns her into a slave in her own house, Cinderella must rise up to overcome her stepmother and evil sisters’ oppression. Cinderella teaches us to be brave, take chances, to never stop dreaming, and to believe in ourselves. More importantly, she teaches us to always be kind and forgive others—much like the true meaning of Christmas. **Performances** December 4 (Preview Performance) 7 PM December 6, 7 PM December 7, 2 PM & 7 PM **Creative Team** Director: Terry Rowsell Music Director: Marlon Narciso Choreographer: Sylvia Hosie **Tickets** *Preview Performance, December 4* All tickets $10 *December 6 & 7* General $15 Student/Senior $10 *Tickets can be purchased over the phone at 250-472-2090, by emailing show.tickets.victoria@gmail.com, at the door on the date of the performance, or **after** the following Sunday services at St. George's Cadboro Bay:* \- November 3, 10 AM service \- November 10, 8 AM service \- November 17, 10 AM service \- November 23, St. George's Christmas Fair (10 AM - 2 PM) \- November 24, 8 AM service \- December 1, 10 AM service <https://www.stgeorgecadborobay.ca/events/cinderella-a-comic-pantomime/2019-12-04> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 534254939 | 📈 Music Bingo: The Gift of Good Food Edition | 2019-12-04 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-04 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:20 pm | **For all you music lovers out there—head to the The Fernwood Inn on Dec. 4, 2019 from 7:30-10:00 pm for Music Bingo for Good Food.** It's music bingo: the Gift of Good Food edition! Sing along to your favourite songs, win prizes, and support a good cause! All proceeds raised will be donated directly to the Gift of Good Food. Fernwood NRG's annual fundraiser, The Gift of Good Food, is aiming to raise $100,000 to support 200 families across the Capital Regional District access fresh produce from the Good Food Box every two weeks for a year. **Tickets are $20 which includes a free beer from Gladstone Brewing Co.** The winner of each round will receive a prize and all the glory that comes with winning music bingo. If there are tickets left, we will have some for sale at the door. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/music-bingo-for-good-food-tickets-82087755687**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/music-bingo-for-good-food-tickets-82087755687) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 530643865 | VPL Wednesday Pinball League | 2019-12-04 | 7:45 pm | 2019-12-04 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-27 10:22 am | Sign in at 6:45 .. tournament start 7pm The schedule for the rest of 2019 @ Quazar's is below Wed Nov 27th .. Lord Quazar's 3 strikes X .. sign in 6:45pm Wed Dec 4th ... Quazar League Season 3D night 1 .. sign in 7:45pm Wed Dec 11th .. Lord Quazar's 3 strikes XI ... sign in 6:45pm Wed Dec 18th ... Quazar League Season 3D night 2 .. sign in 7:45pm That will conclude the VPL events for 2019 but of course we'll be back even bigger in 2020 ... <https://www.facebook.com/victoriapinball/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 534249761 | Benji's Big Quiz | 2019-12-04 | 8:30 pm | 2019-12-04 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Wednesday until December 19, 2019 | 2019-12-19 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191219T075959Z;BYDAY=WE | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:12 pm | Every Wednesday is [Benji](https://www.facebook.com/benji.duke)'s BIG Quiz at [Northern Quarter](https://www.facebook.com/northquart/)! The full impact quiz experience for thinkers, drinkers, nerds and silies! Bring a team and play to win $100 to NQ and the pride of pub! Quiz starts at 8:30pm - Cover $7 \*\* RESERVE NOW at [www.northernquarter.ca](http://www.northernquarter.ca/) or email dinenq@gmail.com for group bookings \*\* <https://www.facebook.com/events/969761413364129/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 501099091 | Varda By Agnes | 2019-12-04 | 9:15 pm | 2019-12-04 | 11:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:41 pm | The final film from the late, beloved Agnès Varda is a characteristically playful, profound, and personal summation of the director’s own brilliant career. At once impish and wise, she acts as our spirit guide on a free-associative tour through her six-decade artistic journey, shedding new light on her films, photography, and recent installation works while offering her one-of-a-kind reflections on everything from filmmaking to feminism to aging. Suffused with the people, places, and things she loved—Jacques Demy, cats, colors, beaches, heart-shaped potatoes—this wonderfully idiosyncratic work of imaginative autobiography is a warmly human, touchingly bittersweet parting gift from one of cinema’s most luminous talents. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 477259168 | 🎄 Holiday Celebration Lunch | 2019-12-05 | 12:00 pm | 2019-12-05 | 1:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 8:22 am | Join us for the annual Holiday Celebration Lunch. Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner without having to lift a finger. This catered event means that all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the delicious food and holiday themed entertainment. Lunch is served at noon and the event should run approximately 1.5 hours. Seats are limited and pre-registration is required. Registration cut off is Dec 3rd at 2pm so register early to guarantee a seat. Lunchtime entertainment will be by the Ukulele Club and Macaulay School Choir. Call 250.412.8500 or click link below to reserve your seat online. [Book Now](https://esquimalt.perfectmind.com/22948/Clients/BookMe4LandingPages/CoursesLandingPage?widgetId=bf455c8c-a163-4f49-9902-f3f917ee8618&embed=False&redirectedFromEmbededMode=False&courseId=db3c2b16-c1a9-433b-90a3-c593cff895fd) <https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/events-listing/calendar/holiday-celebration-lunch>  |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 534191649 | Thursday Evenings at AGGV | 2019-12-05 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-05 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Friday until December 20, 2019 | 2019-12-20 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191220T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 2:27 pm | 2019-12-01 2:29 pm | DECEMBER 5, 12, 19, | 5PM-9PM Thursday evenings are now admission by donation! \*Please note we are closed at 5pm on Dec 26 (Boxing Day). <https://aggv.ca/events/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 537010699 | BLACK JOY: an art exhibit | 2019-12-05 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-05 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:06 am | 2019-12-04 11:10 pm | BLACK JOY is an art exhibit dedicated to celebrating the joy of black youth through the eyes of black youth. Using the brief of "Black Joy," 10 Black youth from our community created pieces that they felt met that idea for them. Our aim is to show that the experience of being young and Black isn't always difficulties and strife - being young and Black can be fun, creative, bright, and joyful. While we don't want to ignore the difficulties of being young and Black in this world, we wanted to create a space where Black youth can take back the narrative of their lives and display it in creative ways. BLACK JOY will include an art exhibit, an open mic, and delicious food. This event is free to anyone in the community! DECEMBER 5TH, 2019 IN THE GREATER VICTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM This venue is wheelchair accessible, and open to the community. While everyone is welcome, we ask that you RSVP to the event so we can expect the numbers that will be showing up. Thank you in advance. As well, we respectfully acknowledge that this event takes place on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen (Chekonein, Chilcowitch, Swengwhung, Kosampsom, Whyomilth, Teechamitsa, Kakyaakan, Songhees, Esquimalt) and W̱SÁNEĆ (SȾÁUTW/Tsawout, W̱JOȽEȽP/Tsartlip, BOḰEĆEN/Pauquachin, WSIḴEM/Tseycum) Peoples. <https://www.facebook.com/events/443003849736054/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 534267849 | Habit Night Market: Winter 2019 | 2019-12-05 | 6:30 pm | 2019-12-05 | 9:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:37 pm | The Habit Night Market is back! Please join us Thursday December 5 at Habit Coffee to check out the selection of goods crafted by talented local creatives! Come say hi and sip a warm beverage by Earth's Herbal Organics ♡ Featuring: Brennan Wierzba Channel Colleaux Fruit Bat Jacob Kosh Lacey Janette Lily Fawn Liz Dempsey Local Assembly Marita Manson La Petite Chèvre Rowan Mackenzie Sadie Goods Shady Grove Vintage This event is taking place on the unceded territory of the Lkwungen people. As uninvited guests we are privileged to be living and creating on this land and for that we are deeply grateful. <https://www.facebook.com/events/767670257032712/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 501099092 | Varda By Agnes | 2019-12-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-05 | 8:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:41 pm | The final film from the late, beloved Agnès Varda is a characteristically playful, profound, and personal summation of the director’s own brilliant career. At once impish and wise, she acts as our spirit guide on a free-associative tour through her six-decade artistic journey, shedding new light on her films, photography, and recent installation works while offering her one-of-a-kind reflections on everything from filmmaking to feminism to aging. Suffused with the people, places, and things she loved—Jacques Demy, cats, colors, beaches, heart-shaped potatoes—this wonderfully idiosyncratic work of imaginative autobiography is a warmly human, touchingly bittersweet parting gift from one of cinema’s most luminous talents. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 532603964 | Waves | 2019-12-05 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-05 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-29 1:52 pm | 2019-11-29 1:53 pm | The epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family - led by a well-intentioned but domineering father - as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. $13.50[](http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=The_Body_Remembers_When_the_World_Broke_Open) [http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=Waves&cl=0E460F2057D0A559EEC38EFD](http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=Waves&cl=0E460F2057D0A559EEC38EFD) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 512493604 | 🎄 Wet Coast Burlesque Presents: Holiday Speakeasy | 2019-12-05 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-05 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-07 8:27 pm | What better way to beat the cold and celebrate the oncoming holiday season? Come tease away the freeze with us on December 5th! An evening of sensuous, titillating classic burlesque featuring an incredible stacked cast of wonderful performers. Starring the ineffable Freaky Candy – visiting all the way from Italy! ITALY’S FREAKIEST AND SWEETEST ASS-ET! “It was amazing to watch her at the Windy City Burlesque Festival. She really owned the stage. Her energy is amazing on and off stage” – Lola Frost Freaky Candy is a mixture of refined and graceful movements, joined with self-irony and humor. She is an international performer, a producer and a burlesque coach in Rimini, Riccione and all over the world, including the famous Miss Indigo Blue’s Academy of Burlesque in Seattle! STARRING \- Freaky Candy \- Cherry Cheeks \- Sophie Luscious \- Misty Moss \- Pixie Pleaser \- Fern Flicker \- E Ville Dewar \- Pervs + Curves Collective \- Scarlet Bitch \- Atomic Ember Hosted by Charlie Creamfill ♥ This event takes place on the unceded and traditional lands of the Lekwungen peoples. \*\*\* $22 Doors 7:30, show at 8:00. \*19+. No minors. \*Tickets are general admission. To secure seating please arrive as close to doors as possible! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wet-coast-burlesque-presents-holiday-speakeasy-tickets-80625255309> \*\*\* Accessibility: \* The Victoria Event Centre does not currently have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. \* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ \* Washrooms are for all genders. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 532593084 | 🎄 Diane Pancel's Christmas Show | 2019-12-05 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-05 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-29 1:34 pm | Diane Pancel is an artist who knows how to connect with her audience. She draws inspiration from her Portuguese background giving her music a strong sense of international soul. This year Diane has been nominated for 2 International Portuguese Music Awards – best pop performance and song of the year. $25 [ Buy Tickets Online ](https://www.dianepancelmusic.com/) <http://hermannsjazz.com/show/498279/view> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 471042344 | 🎄 Stephanie Greaves' Christmas at the Roxy | 2019-12-05 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-05 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 9, 2019 | 2019-12-09 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191209T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-26 7:26 pm | 2019-09-26 7:26 pm | Help welcome in the holiday season with the effervescent Stephanie Greaves as she and her 3 piece band wend their way through many of your all time favourite and lessor known holiday classics. This two set cabaret with free egg nog, mulled wine plus gift wrapped silent auction items is the perfect way to launch you and your loved ones into your re-discovery of what the great American novelist and playwright Edna Ferber meant when she said 'Christmas isn't a season - It's feeling.' $35 [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289598&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289598&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||
| 528542368 | 🏳️🌈 Dear Diary: LGBTQ+ Emo Pity Party | 2019-12-05 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-05 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-25 8:49 am | **Come to our pity party! Celebrate the beautiful sadness which was 2000's emo culture!** xx Dear Diary xx Featuring local LGBTQ+ artists operating on the unceded territory of Lekwungen-speaking, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ people. \*\*100% Wheelchair accessible\*\* Many of us moved on to bigger and brighter things, but some of us just couldn't shake it. Its definitely not a phase, mom! Come to our pity party fully prepared to celebrate the beautiful sadness which is 2000's emo culture. Also! Come decked out in your most myspace-ready-emo-realness look and you could win $50 to a piercing at Elemental Body Adornment in our halftime costume contest! Hosted by Occult sisters Ada Rawl & Henrietta Dubèt! Performances by: Ada Rawl Henrietta Dubèt Noah Fence Chaz Avery Versa Vice Nikolai Hardbasskovitch Tiffany Tempest Dandy Dikon Dublin Tendre $13 at the door or discounts online Doors: 8pm, Showtime: 9pm <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dear-diary-lgbtq-emo-pity-party-tickets-83578759319> Our security and service staff is aware of our community's needs and discomforts so communicate with the event/bar team! We have 20+ seats arranged which can be reserved ahead of time for guests who require seating. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 504939132 | 🏳️🌈 GRL PWR: A Musical History of 90s Girl Group Feminism | 2019-12-05 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-05 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 8:01 pm | 2019-10-30 8:04 pm | **The Fringe 2019 hit show from Salty Broad Productions returns for one night only!** GRL PWR is the winner of two Pick of the Fringe Awards, Favourite Ensemble and Favourite Variety/Cabaret/Musical. I’ll tell you what I want — what I really really want! What I really want is — GRL PWR! The campy, historical, musical lecture of your dreams! If you’re a fan of TLC, Spice Girls, and Destiny’s Child or if you owned xxtra lowrise jeans and/or chunky platforms, or if you believe that womxn are people — this is the show for you! - Advance price: $15 - Door price: $18 - Duration: 55mins - Rating: PG12+ Coarse Language <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/grl-pwr/> **Accessibility** This venue is wheelchair accessible. **About the artist/company** Based in Victoria, BC, Salty Broad Productions is a female-driven theatre company focused on immersive theatre experiences that showcase queer and female artists. Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 501099093 | Varda By Agnes | 2019-12-05 | 9:15 pm | 2019-12-05 | 11:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:42 pm | The final film from the late, beloved Agnès Varda is a characteristically playful, profound, and personal summation of the director’s own brilliant career. At once impish and wise, she acts as our spirit guide on a free-associative tour through her six-decade artistic journey, shedding new light on her films, photography, and recent installation works while offering her one-of-a-kind reflections on everything from filmmaking to feminism to aging. Suffused with the people, places, and things she loved—Jacques Demy, cats, colors, beaches, heart-shaped potatoes—this wonderfully idiosyncratic work of imaginative autobiography is a warmly human, touchingly bittersweet parting gift from one of cinema’s most luminous talents. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 526010753 | Year Ender | 2019-12-05 | 10:00 pm | 2019-12-06 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-22 10:35 am | Alpha Chi Theta and Upstairs present... YEAR ENDER Cheap Tickets, Cheap Drinks (bucket specials), Best Music, and one last reason to call it a year before it all ends. DJ - Chet Flanagan **$7** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/year-ender-tickets-83375372985**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/year-ender-tickets-83375372985) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 534256899 | Submersive Socials at The Mint | 2019-12-05 | 10:00 pm | 2019-12-06 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday until November 7, 2020 | 2020-11-07 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20201107T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:26 pm | Ever wanted to get to know the humans behind Submersive Tribe better? Do you have some burning questions for us, or perhaps your just looking for something social, cozy and groovy to do with your Thursday nights this winter? The Mint Victoria and Submersive Tribe have teamed up to bring you a weekly showcase of the freshest local talent and friends of Submersive every Thursday night! Tell your friends, The Mint on Thursday nights is the place to be for underground electronic music in Victoria. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2591561030965315/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 509326144 | 🎄🎈 Wonderful Wintry Weather | 2019-12-06 | 10:30 am | 2019-12-06 | 11:00 am | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:52 pm | For young children and their families; children under 3 must be accompanied by an adult. Celebrate wintry weather with tales of snow and forest friends. Enjoy songs, rhymes and a paper craft. Registration begins September 3. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/wonderful-wintry-weather-10/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 501099094 | Hustlers | 2019-12-06 | 3:00 pm | 2019-12-06 | 4:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:42 pm | Constance Wu stars as Dorothy, a.k.a. Destiny, the new girl at a hot Manhattan gentlemen’s club. The wildly successful Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) takes Dorothy under her wing and shows her how to get ahead in exotic dancing. But after the 2008 financial crash, the pair and their friends resort to criminal means to keep the cash coming in. This is a deeply feminist film, one where men are given less screen time than the cameoing Cardi B and Lizzo. These women are objectified by the world, though rarely by the director’s camera. Scafaria’s treats the women as flawed, fractious characters and folk heroes, not sex dolls—it’s a reminder that there’s more at stake for these women than the ability to buy designer clothes. If Wu is compelling as Destiny, Lopez is magnetic as her savvy mentor. –Time Out UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 534234317 | 🎄🛐 St. Nicholas' Day | 2019-12-06 | 4:00 pm | 2019-12-06 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 3:44 pm | **Come celebrate the feast of St. Nicholas with us!** There will be carols, incredible treats, hot chocolate and apple cider- and, *of course*, St. Nicholas will be visiting and ready to take family photos! Best of all: everything is absolutely and completely free! So come and celebrate St. Nicholas, and the beginning of the Advent season, with us! We can't wait to see you! <https://www.ourlord.ca/events/st-nicholas-day/2019-12-06> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 500108734 | 🎄📈 Nomad Holiday Market | 2019-12-06 | 4:00 pm | 2019-12-06 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 9, 2019 | 2019-12-09 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191209T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 2:44 pm | 2019-10-25 2:46 pm | We are back for a second year. A curated market in a historic setting. Over 55 makers along with food trucks, Live music. Cover charge of 5.00 with proceeds going to the Cool Aid society. Please bring some food to help us fill the rail car again this year. Donations will be collected at the door. <http://www.victoriaharbourfestival.com/nomand-holiday-market.html> ## Food Drive ( volunteers Needed) The Nomad Holiday Market is putting on a an event at the Roundhouse. It has an empty railcar waiting to be filled with food. This is no a small task and will need the help of Volunteers that may have been touched by the visuals of what has gone on this year. Maybe wanting to help but not knowing how to. Victoria is a supportive and loving community that will volunteer their time if the cause is just. This is a call for Volunteers to help fill a rail car full of non-perishable food for the people who need it. To be a volunteer please email us at nomadmarket3@gmail.com |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 498436089 | Varda by Agnès | 2019-12-06 | 5:30 pm | 2019-12-06 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until December 9, 2019 | 2019-12-09 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191209T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-23 9:54 pm | 2019-10-23 9:55 pm | The godmother of **French New Wave cinema** turns the camera lens on herself and her **illustrious** yet **unconventional career**. “The French auteur exudes enigmatic god motherly wisdom as she reflects on her life behind the camera…” **Peter Bradshaw, *The Guardian*** Agnès Varda passed away one month after the film’s premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 2019. She was 90. 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/varda-by-agnes-2/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 519763503 | 🛐 National Day of Remembrance & Action | 2019-12-06 | 5:30 pm | 2019-12-06 | 7:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:23 pm | A candle lighting vigil to remember Dec 6, 1989 when 14 young women attending university in Montreal were killed in a terrible act of violence. This vigil is a multi-faith community demonstration of remembering and of showing solidarity against violence of all kinds. The program has candlelighting - poetry - music and story. Everyone is welcome. | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 525946393 | 🛐🎈 Eco-Veggie Potluck Dinner & Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Service | 2019-12-06 | 5:45 pm | 2019-12-06 | 7:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-22 8:57 am | Bring a vegetarian or dairy dish to our potluck dinner along with your own dishes & utensils for dining (that's the "eco" part!). We'll supply the *ḥ**allah* and wine for *kiddush*. The dinners are a great way to get to know each other and all are welcome. Services will begin promptly at 7 pm, following dinner - it's OK to come just for services if you can't make it to the dinner. *Kabbalat Shabbat* is a spirited and joyful service with singing and storytelling lead by **Rabbi Harry** and the *Shul*'s very own **KabbaShabba** band! Services will conclude at 7:45 pm with a tasty *oneg* dessert. Fun and meaningful for both kids and adults! Please RSVP for the dinner at <info@congregationemanuel.ca> <http://www.congregationemanuel.ca/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 479518326 | 🍷 Pinot Girls Series: Honey & Mead | 2019-12-06 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-06 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-04 12:09 pm | A series created for like minded Women that love to support local businesses, enjoy wine and love to chat about the latest in our society. Bring your bestfriend, your sister, your mother, your grandmother ...you get it! Once a month, we will bring you a different women ran business, a different winery and a different talk. In December, we partnered with Tugwell Meadery & Honey Pot Wraps. We will taste and learn about Mead and explore the process of making wraps and reducing plastics in our life. About Tugwell Creek Honey Farm & Meadery, was born from a passion for bees. Bees are the central focus of Tugwell's business. Without honey there is no mead. They make small batches of of hand crafted mead (honey wine) from local berries. They are certified Kosher by BC Kosher. We are excited to welcome Dana into our store. https://tugwellcreekfarm.com/ Honey Pot Wraps Celeste, it's the owner and creator of this business, which focus on wraps and products crafted right here, in Vancouver Island. She strongly believes in sustainable living, and not just reusing, but more specifically, reducing our waste to preserve our future. We will be exploring the later in this event. https://honeypotwraps.com/ ... 250-590-5883 tudorlrsevents@gmail.com Please taste responsibly and plan for a safe ride home. Participants must be at least 19 years of age. **$15** **https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pinot-girls-series-honey-mead-tickets-74181217017** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 534236196 | Winter Warmer: Opening Night | 2019-12-06 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-06 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Daily until December 7, 2019 | 2019-12-07 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191207T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 3:50 pm | 2019-12-01 3:50 pm | **Join us for our next show featuring** **all studio artists and guest artist David Stafford**  | Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 537012261 | Stories of Celebration | 2019-12-06 | 6:30 pm | 2019-12-06 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:09 am | City of Victoria’s Youth Poet Laureate Aziza Moqia Sealey-Qaylow invites you to attend Stories of Celebration, an evening of poetry and short stories from youth newcomers, immigrants and people of colour by attending Stories of Celebration. Stories of Celebration will feature readings by local writers Agartu Ali, Asiyah Robinson and Youth Poet Laureate Aziza Moqia Sealey-Qaylow. Join us and follow the telling of their journeys through life, and explore themes of joy, relief and success. The event is a partnership between the City of Victoria and the Greater Victoria Public Library, with support from the Canada Council for the Arts and the League of Canadian Poets. For more information, visit [victoria.ca/poetlaureate](http://victoria.ca/poetlaureate). |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 501099095 | Hustlers | 2019-12-06 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-06 | 8:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:42 pm | Constance Wu stars as Dorothy, a.k.a. Destiny, the new girl at a hot Manhattan gentlemen’s club. The wildly successful Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) takes Dorothy under her wing and shows her how to get ahead in exotic dancing. But after the 2008 financial crash, the pair and their friends resort to criminal means to keep the cash coming in. This is a deeply feminist film, one where men are given less screen time than the cameoing Cardi B and Lizzo. These women are objectified by the world, though rarely by the director’s camera. Scafaria’s treats the women as flawed, fractious characters and folk heroes, not sex dolls—it’s a reminder that there’s more at stake for these women than the ability to buy designer clothes. If Wu is compelling as Destiny, Lopez is magnetic as her savvy mentor. –Time Out UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 477223902 | 💘 Story Party Victoria | True Dating Stories | 2019-12-06 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-06 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 7:40 am | At Story Party you will hear true dating stories that will make you feel better because, let’s be honest, it could be worse. Story Party has played to sold out audiences in over 65 countries because the dating struggle is real worldwide! You'll hear stories from our professional storytellers and some brave audience members. We are in town for a short time only so grab your tickets. You’ve had enough coffee dates to master the art of fake laughing now come to our show and laugh for real! $25-$30 <https://ti.to/story-party/story-party-victoria> — — — Wanna share your story? — — — If you're dying to share your story write it down anonymously on our confession slips on the night and we will read them out loud so you don't have to. Or you can submit your [\#WorstDateStory](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/worstdatestory) before the event @ [http://storyparty.net](http://storyparty.net/) and if it makes us giggle we'll read it at the show, put it on our instagram and it could even make it into the next volume of our book or online as animation. Need some inspiration? Follow us! Instagram: <https://www.instagram.com/storypartytour> Youtube: <https://www.youtube.com/storypartytour> — — — Story Party Podcast — — — For more audience stories and behind the scenes content subscribe to our podcast wherever you prefer to listen! iTunes: [http://bit.ly/StoryPartyPodcastiTunes](https://bit.ly/StoryPartyPodcastiTunes) Spotify: [http://bit.ly/StoryPartyPodcastSpotify](https://bit.ly/StoryPartyPodcastSpotify) GooglePlay: [http://bit.ly/StoryPartyPodcastGooglePlay](https://bit.ly/StoryPartyPodcastGooglePlay) — — — What are people saying about Story Party? — — — What. A. Night. My abs still hurt from the great laughs.. Amazing content. Amazing stories. I recommend this show to everyone!!! \- Nobubele from Johannesburg 🇿🇦 Definitely a class apart from all the comedy shows or storytelling acts I’ve ever watched! Thanks for a brilliant show, come back to India soon! \- Megha from Bombay 🇮🇳 "Thanks for a brilliant night and pulling me out of my comfort zone (to shake like a leaf on stage and tell my story) - definitely will remember this one... Fun night for sure 🤣 👍" \- Claudia from Prague 🇨🇿 "I only got interested in this show because they speak my language - sarcasm 😎 it was awesome. Ppl with no filter at all telling their stories and its hilarious 🤣🤣 Thank for the laugh guys👍 " \- Helina from Hamburg 🇩🇪 “Funny cuz it's true! This show is so relatable 😂 single, in a relationship or in between, you shouldn't miss this! Thanks for a night of good laughs..! 👏🥂 \- Karoline from Oslo 🇳🇴 “Have seen 2 shows so far and will go to the next one! Loved it, keep it going 😁” \- Samantha from Perth 🇦🇺 “The show was amazing! Can’t wait for the next one” \- Danyel from Vancouver 🇨🇦 “My cheeks still hurt! Will def come back!” \- Claudia from Boston 🇺🇸 “I haven't laughed so hard in such a long time 😁😁” \- Clare from London 🇬🇧 Had an amazing time on stage! thank you all so much for letting me come up on stage to tell my failed dating stories \- Ramond from Singapore 🇸🇬 — — — Frequently Asked Questions — — — IS IT OPEN SEATING? Yup. Get your butt there early and your butt gets good seat. HOW LONG IS THE SHOW? 2 hours. Sometimes longer. Sometimes shorter [\#LengthMatters](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/lengthmatters) DO I HAVE TO PRINT MY TICKETS? No. Just show them on your phone. This ain't 1997. CAN I COME IF I'M IN A RELATIONSHIP? Yes. DOES THE SHOW CONTAIN STRONG LANGUAGE? Yes. IS THE SHOW IN ENGLISH? Yes. CAN I COME ALONE? Yes. WILL IT BE GOOD? Yeah, Kevin Hart will be there. WILL KEVIN HART REALLY BE THERE? No. IS THIS A SPEED-DATING EVENT? Definitely Not. CAN I TELL A STORY? Maybe. At the show we have papers to share your story or roll a blunt. CAN I BRING MY DATE? Yes, invite them all. Dating is a numbers game. [\#RealTalk](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/realtalk) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 509392771 | 🎄 Winterharp | 2019-12-06 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-06 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 5:58 pm | Winter Harp is back this season with a stunningly beautiful show in celebration of winter and Christmas. For 25 years, this world-class ensemble of harps, medieval instruments, flutes, violin, percussion and singers has brought the joy and meaning of Christmas to tens of thousands of people. Audience members have repeatedly said: “Christmas doesn’t start for us until we have been to Winter Harp.” The musicians, in rich medieval attire, perform well-known carols as well as hauntingly-beautiful Celtic carols -- with elegant backdrops of candles, cathedral and snow. Songs, stories, tears and laughter combine in this magical journey deep into the heart of Christmas. Winter Harp concerts sell out quickly, so buy your tickets early. Winter Harp ... Christmas begins here. Official Website: [Winterharp](http://www.winterharp.com) *- Please Note Early Doors Open at 6:45PM! -* $40 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winterharp-tickets-74868759475> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 491670843 | Marriage Story | 2019-12-06 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-06 | 10:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:30 pm | Charlie (**Adam Driver**) and Nicole (**Scarlett Johansson**) love each other deeply, but **their union has come to an end**. From Noah Baumbach (*The Squid and the Whale* (2005), *De Palma* (2016)) comes the story of a couple **struggling through a divorce** in slow motion while living on opposite sides of the country. **99% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “An exquisite heartbreaker…” **Kevin Maher, *Times (UK)*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 416168832 | Every Brilliant Thing | 2019-12-06 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-06 | 9:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday and Saturday until December 23, 2019 | 2019-12-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191223T075959Z;BYDAY=FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 11:22 am | 2019-08-01 11:22 am | **Everything worth living for.** She writes lists. Lists that she hopes will inspire her mother to see the joy in life. She’s been writing these lists since she was seven. A heartrending yet hopeful play about the lengths we go to for those we love. In a transformed Belfry – with the help of you, the audience – she will deliver a list of all the things that make life worth living, starting with ice cream. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** This is simply one of the most moving pieces of theatre I have ever seen. It is so full of life, and pain, and joy, and yearning – it overflows with humanity. And its remarkable use of the audience as participants in the storytelling makes for a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience. —MS $33.18 - $36.75 Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 504939806 | 🏳️🌈 HOMO: A Queer Cabaret | 2019-12-06 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-06 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 8:03 pm | 2019-10-30 8:03 pm | HOMO is a unique night of art, performance, experimentation, frivolity and uncharted territory. This campy cabaret features a diverse line-up of queer artists, experimenters, and boundary pushers in raucous cabaret acts, fabulous performance pieces, and brand new work created just for HOMO. Now called simply, HOMO, Intrepid Theatre’s winter cabaret of queer art is always a sell-out. Prepare for a night of cabaret, camp and suprises. Hosted by Vancouver Drag Royalty, Peach Cobblah. Stay tuned for the full artist line-up! - Price: $27 - Duration: Approx 2 hours with intermission - Rating: Adult themes, coarse language - Genre: Cabaret, drag, new work <https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/homo-cabaret/> **The artist call for submissions is now open.** Interested in being a part of the show? Check out the artist call [HERE.](https://intrepidtheatre.com/homo-call-for-submissions/) Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 375621210 | Salsa Caliente Red & White Anniversary Ball | 2019-12-06 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-07 | 12:30 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Read-only | 2019-06-13 10:52 am | Join us for our annual anniversary party! 8:00pm Doors open 8:30pm Beginner lesson 9:00pm- 12:30am Social dancing Dance showcase: Debut performance by our Performance Training Class! All ages welcome. Red & white dress encouraged. Tickets on sale in October. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2365030880374961/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 537006113 | 🎄 Friday Night Flight - Festive Flight | 2019-12-06 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-06 | 10:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:02 am | Put off curling up by the fire for just a few more days...and instead get warmed up at our festive aerial party! Celebrate the holiday season with friends, family and our super rad team at Island Circus Space. For the first 30 minutes, our wonderful coaches will introduce you to the world of circus with a quick demo of our equipment and a group warm-up. After that, you can try your hand at aerial silks or hammock, twirl around on trapeze and hoop, and put your holiday spirit to good use for the rest of the night! Festive dress encouraged! Book early online to save on your ticket price: $15.00 Online $20.00 At the door This event is 16+ <https://www.islandcircusspace.com/workshops> Important information: -You do not need to be a member of ICS to attend. \- Doors are at 7:45, event starts at 8:00 pm sharp, no late-comers (doors will be locked) \- Zero tolerance for alcohol or substances (we will be checking and you will be asked to leave). Any participants displaying unsafe or unkind behavior may also be asked to leave. No refunds will be given \- Experienced aerialists: this is not a time to train big new skills but a chance to introduce your friends or family to the fun world of aerials and work on skills within your repertoire \- Space is limited, to secure your spot, register online. Space is first come first serve. \- Most importantly, this is a fun event and it is a time to play safely \- Please be sure to fill out this waiver BEFORE coming: [www.smartwaiver.com/v/islandcircuswaiver](http://www.smartwaiver.com/v/islandcircuswaiver) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Allow yourself time to find the building, check-in, change etc. Location: Island Circus Space Unit 3 - 625 Hillside Ave \*\*\* STREET PARKING ONLY \*\*\* |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 501099096 | Hustlers | 2019-12-06 | 9:10 pm | 2019-12-06 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:42 pm | Constance Wu stars as Dorothy, a.k.a. Destiny, the new girl at a hot Manhattan gentlemen’s club. The wildly successful Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) takes Dorothy under her wing and shows her how to get ahead in exotic dancing. But after the 2008 financial crash, the pair and their friends resort to criminal means to keep the cash coming in. This is a deeply feminist film, one where men are given less screen time than the cameoing Cardi B and Lizzo. These women are objectified by the world, though rarely by the director’s camera. Scafaria’s treats the women as flawed, fractious characters and folk heroes, not sex dolls—it’s a reminder that there’s more at stake for these women than the ability to buy designer clothes. If Wu is compelling as Destiny, Lopez is magnetic as her savvy mentor. –Time Out UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 520354730 | 🎈 JMG Kids Garden Club | 2019-12-07 | 9:45 am | 2019-12-07 | 11:45 am | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-16 4:14 pm | 2019-11-16 4:14 pm | \*New start time\* Once a month we meet for seasonal gardening activities in our very own Junior Master Gardener Garden Plot! Our growing season starts early, and there is always lots to do!! When the weather is not quite ideal, we can work indoors to start seeds, learn to propagate plants, plan our home gardens, build trellising, and lots more. When the weather cooperates, we spend every minute creating garden beds, amending soil, mulching, planting, weeding, staking, and watering! These are great skills to get your garden enthusiast growing their own food at home. There are lots of take homes, from seeds to plants and harvests whenever available. **Club Dates:** 9:45 am – 11:45 am (Saturdays 2019- March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7) **Cost:** $10/2 hr session **Ages:** All ages welcome! Children under 5 need to be with a supervising/participating adult [**https://hcp.ca/event/jmg-kids-garden-club-2/2019-12-07/**](https://hcp.ca/event/jmg-kids-garden-club-2/2019-12-07/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 493473611 | 🧵 I love First Peoples - Sew Your Love Campaign | 2019-12-07 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-07 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-18 11:56 am | 2019-10-18 11:57 am | We are hosting a campaign for [I Love First Peoples](https://www.facebook.com/ILOVEFIRSTPEOPLES/) 2019! Individuals, schools and community groups across Canada are adopting our gift-filled shoebox project as a gesture of friendship that helps the students to receive the joy of education. What a perfect way to engage in reconciliation! This year The Makehouse and a team of volunteers will cut and sew kids backpacks and fill them with gifts to add a special handmade element and reduce the need for recycling! Big thanks to our local [ILFP Victoria Chapter](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1872526012962836/) coordinator [Lynn Cole](https://www.facebook.com/lynncole11) for getting The Makehouse involved in 2018! Here's how you can get help: Oct 15 - November 1st - Drop off fabric donations at The Makehouse Please note that we are looking for fun, colourful solids and prints in cotton and canvas suitable for making backpacks. October 15 - December 6th - You can drop off gifts and cash donations to The Makehouse. (We need a $5 per box to cover shipping costs) November 1st 11am-3pm - Prepare backpack kits for volunteers to sew at home. Even if you can't sew - you can help by cutting and sorting fabric as well as making bundles and labeling! November 1-15th - Volunteer sewists can pick up kits from The Makehouse to take home for assembly. \*Volunteer can sew backpacks from home or arrange to come and sew at The Makehouse during off-peak hours. Saturday December 6th (10am-1pm) - Packing party! Please see the document posted below to give you some gift ideas. This is a GIFT campaign and we want to create special boxes so please if you're not sure what to buy, you can call the shop at 778-430-6253 for assistance or drop off gift cards so that our team can do the shopping on your behalf! Can't make it or live elsewhere in Canada? You can still get involved, just click here for more information: <https://www.ilovefirstpeoples.ca/shoebox-gifts> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 534254737 | 🎄 Dickens Fair | 2019-12-07 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-07 | 4:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:18 pm | Celebrating its 39th year in 2019, the Dickens Fair is one of Victoria’s oldest and best-loved Holiday craft fairs. Our curated Vancouver Island artisans offer a great variety of handmade and homemade products at affordable prices. The Dickens Fair is getting ready to “Deck the Halls” and we’d love to have you join us. With more than 60 vendors there will be something for everyone! Enter a wonderland of treasures, from toys to jewelry, fashion, and food, and choose uniquely crafted holiday gifts for your family and friends. Hosted by the James Bay Market Society, the Dickens Fair provides an opportunity to meet and support local artisans, hear their stories and learn first-hand how they make, bake and craft their wares. You will recognize your favourite James Bay Community Market vendors. There are also many new-to-you vendors showcasing their work at the Dickens Fair for the first time. The variety and quality will impress the most discerning shoppers. Bring the whole family! The Dickens Café serves baked goods and snacks, and lunch items created with locally sourced ingredients. Tea and coffee are served all day to help take the chill off. Meanwhile the children can “chill” in the Children’s Creation Zone where they can create a one-of-a-kind treasure of their own. For more information please email <dickens@jamesbaymarket.com> We hope to see you at the 39th Annual Dickens Fair! **Admission:** $2 **Children under 12 (accompanied by an adult):** Free. <https://www.jamesbaymarket.com/dickens-fair/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 539668594 | Legacy Art Gallery Downtown | 2019-12-07 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-07 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=WE,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 8:26 am | At the University of Victoria Legacy Art Galleries, art works to promote dialogue around issues that matter. Our exhibitions and programs activate research and learning through university and community collaborations. Free & open to the public 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday **[](http://uvac.uvic.ca/events/index.html)** **<http://uvac.uvic.ca/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 500112843 | 🎄📈 Nomad Holiday Market | 2019-12-07 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-07 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 2:46 pm | We are back for a second year. A curated market in a historic setting. Over 55 makers along with food trucks, Live music. Cover charge of 5.00 with proceeds going to the Cool Aid society. Please bring some food to help us fill the rail car again this year. Donations will be collected at the door. <http://www.victoriaharbourfestival.com/nomand-holiday-market.html> ## Food Drive ( volunteers Needed) The Nomad Holiday Market is putting on a an event at the Roundhouse. It has an empty railcar waiting to be filled with food. This is no a small task and will need the help of Volunteers that may have been touched by the visuals of what has gone on this year. Maybe wanting to help but not knowing how to. Victoria is a supportive and loving community that will volunteer their time if the cause is just. This is a call for Volunteers to help fill a rail car full of non-perishable food for the people who need it. To be a volunteer please email us at nomadmarket3@gmail.com |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 523352036 | 🎄🎈 Free Pictures with Santa | 2019-12-07 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-07 | 3:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Saturday until December 22, 2019 | 2019-12-21 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191222T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 6:39 pm | Bring your little one, and your camera, and take some **FREE** photos with Santa! You, and your kids, will be able to sit on Santa's knee and tell him your Christmas wish, along with snapping a few pictures with him! Santa will be set up in the Upper Level of the Market, on **Saturday December 7th, Saturday December 14th, and Saturday December 21st from 10am - 3pm** (*with a break from 12pm-1pm*). Donations will be accepted for [CFAX Santas Anonymous](https://victoriapublicmarket.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1883ff0057bd36594cbf54aee&id=8981962cc3&e=9102aced55) *\*\*Please note that each guest will be responsible for their own photos, the Market will not have a camera set up taking photos.\*\** <https://victoriapublicmarket.com/>*[](https://victoriapublicmarket.com/)* |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 509314620 | 🎄🎈 39th Annual Dickens Fair | 2019-12-07 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-07 | 4:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:30 pm | Celebrating its 39th year in 2019, the Dickens Fair is one of Victoria’s oldest and best-loved Holiday craft fairs. Our curated Vancouver Island artisans offer a great variety of handmade and homemade products at affordable prices. The Dickens Fair is getting ready to “Deck the Halls” and we’d love to have you join us. With more than 60 vendors there will be something for everyone! Enter a wonderland of treasures, from toys to jewelry, fashion, and food, and choose uniquely crafted holiday gifts for your family and friends. Hosted by the James Bay Market Society, the Dickens Fair provides an opportunity to meet and support local artisans, hear their stories and learn first-hand how they make, bake and craft their wares. Bring the whole family! The Dickens Café serves baked goods and snacks, and lunch items created with locally sourced ingredients. Tea and coffee are served all day to help take the chill off. Meanwhile the children can “chill” in the Children’s Creation Zone where they can create a one-of-a-kind treasure of their own. See you at the Fair! <http://www.jamesbaymarket.com/dickens-fair/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 534234643 | 🎄🛐📈 Christmas High Tea & Bake Sale | 2019-12-07 | 11:00 am | 2019-12-07 | 3:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 3:46 pm | Join us for a Christmas season high tea, and bake sale at Church of Our Lord! A $12 donation for Sanctuary Youth Outreach will be your ticket to wonderful goodies and more! <https://www.ourlord.ca/events/christmas-high-tea-bake-sale/2019-12-07> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 537477437 | 🎄🐾 Paws with Claus 2019 | 2019-12-07 | 11:00 am | 2019-12-07 | 3:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:43 pm | We invite you in for our annual Holiday Dog photos with Santa! Bring your dog down to Nirvana on either November 30 or December 7 between 11:00am and 3:00pm to have their pictures taken with Santa Mike. We take one dog (or one group) into our photo area at a time. Cost: $15.00 (cash only) which includes your choice of photo package. Package 1: 1 8x10 & 1 5x7 Package 2: 2 5x7s Extra poses, sizes and digital copies are also available for purchase. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to ROAM We look forward to seeing all of your wonderful pups!!!🐶🎅🏻 <https://www.nirvanapetresort.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 539705060 | 🎄📈 Public Flash Mob | 2019-12-07 | 12:30 pm | 2019-12-07 | 1:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 9:46 am | Flash Mob Any attending bands (single members) please meet in the square next to the Yates st parkade and Langley st. Behind Irish Times Pub at 12:30pm. The Flash Mob will take place outside Irish Times Pub at 1pm Attn Pipers & Drummer we will be playing: Bonnie Dundee/Steamboat Green Hills/When the Battle's O'er Scotland the Brave/Rowan Tree Black Bear/Caller Herrin' Jingle Bells -Interested musicians we will play in Irish Times Pub after the Flash Mob. No uniforms - dress for the Christmas spirit! -All money raised will be donated to Victoria Hospice Palliative Care. <https://www.facebook.com/events/421189895458910/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 501099097 | 🎄 Elf | 2019-12-07 | 12:45 pm | 2019-12-07 | 2:22 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:42 pm | Hilariously goofy Will Ferrell stars as a human who was raised as an elf with Santa at the North Pole. ELF has become a Christmas comedy classic! UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 491679478 | We Carry Our Ancestors Curator Tour | 2019-12-07 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-07 | 2:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:43 pm | Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 1pm Legacy Downtown | 630 Yates St. | Lekwungen territory Join us for a tour, discussion and tea with curator Lorilee Wastasecoot to respectfully close We Carry Our Ancestors. \_\_\_\_ Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Accessibility: The main entrance to Legacy is at street level and there are no steps or gaps to enter the main gallery, inner gallery or washrooms. The main entrance has two sets of heavy doors that must be manually opened. There are additional doors without push buttons to the inner gallery. Legacy has two single-stall, gender inclusive washrooms. Both of these washrooms have manual doors and support bars, and only one provides ample space for mobility devices. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility at Legacy, please contact legacy@uvic.ca or call 250 721-6562. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 523399938 | 🎄📈🎈 Visit with Santa / Cookies and Cocoa | 2019-12-07 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-07 | 3:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Saturday until December 22, 2019 | 2019-12-21 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191222T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 8:16 pm | 2019-11-19 8:17 pm | Take a break from shopping and the downtown bustle and pop into Hotel Grand Pacific to snap a photo with Santa! Photos are by donation and 100% of the proceeds support Children’s Health Foundation. Come enjoy hot cocoa and delicious cookies in the lobby at Hotel Grand Pacific while visiting with Santa. The treats are by donation with all proceeds supporting Children’s Health Foundation. <https://islandkidsfirst.com/holiday-2019/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 534236789 | Winter Warmer | 2019-12-07 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-07 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Daily until December 9, 2019 | 2019-12-09 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191209T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 3:50 pm | **Join us for our next show featuring** **all studio artists and guest artist David Stafford**  | Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 520352757 | 🎄🎈 Wreath Making for Families | 2019-12-07 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-07 | 2:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Saturday until December 15, 2019 | 2019-12-14 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191215T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-16 4:07 pm | 2019-11-16 4:09 pm | This is becoming a fun tradition for many families at HCP. It is a fun way to make a door wreath using a variety of plant materials provided for you! That saves a lot of gathering and helps focus on the creating! We will be using wire wreaths and lots of boughs and branches to choose from. Participants are asked to bring along a pair of hand pruners (secateurs), if you have some. An adult is to accompany each child/youth due to the nature of the activity. **DATE:** Saturday, December 7 **FEE:** $25/child/1 wreath **AGES:** 5 – 14 years **TIME:** 1:00 – 2:30 pm **DATE:** Saturday, December 14 **FEE:** $25/child/1 wreath **AGES:** 5 – 14 years **TIME:** 10:00 – 11:30 am **DATE:** Saturday, December 14 **FEE:** $25/child/1 wreath **AGES:** 5 – 14 years **TIME:** 1:00 – 2:30 pm**[](https://hcp.ca/event/wreath-making-workshops-4-2/2019-11-23/)** **<https://hcp.ca/event/wreath-making-for-families/all/>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 528553756 | VSD Winter Open House 2019 | 2019-12-07 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-07 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-25 8:59 am | It's that time of year again! Vibestreet Dance Studio's Winter Open House! A day full of dance classes, live performances, battles, holiday promos and festive cheer! READ BELOW FOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW! Drop-In Class Pre-Registration, Showcase Pre-Sale Tickets & Battle Pre-Registrations open - ONLINE ONLY vibestreetdance.com SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES: Tickets available online, vibestreetdance.com \*Limited Space and seating IMPORTANT: All non-registered VSD dancers under 19yrs must have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian to participate in classes or battles. No exceptions. VISIT: vibestreetdance.com for Class Pre/Registration, Showcase Tickets, Battle Pre/Registration <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vsd-winter-open-house-2019-tickets-82906953931> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 519759973 | Cinderella: A Comic Pantomime | 2019-12-07 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-07 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:19 pm | 2019-11-15 11:19 pm | St. George’s Community Theatre is excited to announce the production of a classic pantomime: *Cinderella,* which will be performed in the nave of St. George’s Cadboro Bay on the first weekend of December 2019. This fun production bridges newcomers to the stage with seasoned professionals. When Cinderella’s wicked stepmother turns her into a slave in her own house, Cinderella must rise up to overcome her stepmother and evil sisters’ oppression. Cinderella teaches us to be brave, take chances, to never stop dreaming, and to believe in ourselves. More importantly, she teaches us to always be kind and forgive others—much like the true meaning of Christmas. **Performances** December 4 (Preview Performance) 7 PM December 6, 7 PM December 7, 2 PM & 7 PM **Creative Team** Director: Terry Rowsell Music Director: Marlon Narciso Choreographer: Sylvia Hosie **Tickets** *Preview Performance, December 4* All tickets $10 *December 6 & 7* General $15 Student/Senior $10 *Tickets can be purchased over the phone at 250-472-2090, by emailing show.tickets.victoria@gmail.com, at the door on the date of the performance, or **after** the following Sunday services at St. George's Cadboro Bay:* \- November 3, 10 AM service \- November 10, 8 AM service \- November 17, 10 AM service \- November 23, St. George's Christmas Fair (10 AM - 2 PM) \- November 24, 8 AM service \- December 1, 10 AM service <https://www.stgeorgecadborobay.ca/events/cinderella-a-comic-pantomime/2019-12-04> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 509325856 | 🎈 Drop-In: Cookies and Crafts Open House | 2019-12-07 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-07 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:51 pm | To celebrate the holidays, and to thank you for supporting your library, each branch will have free festive refreshments for all and crafts for kids. Come in for a treat and a chat! Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/cookies-and-crafts-open-house-central-branch-2/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 519748777 | 🎄📈 GLOW Holiday Social + Market | 2019-12-07 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-07 | 7:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 10:55 pm | GLOW is a community oriented social gathering and market, featuring local alternative artists With this event we are hoping to create a space for people to come out, catch up with friends, meet new people, and support local artisans! So come by, bring some friends, meet some new ones, do some shopping, and find some amazing and unique gifts for the holidays! (If that's your thing) Admittance is by donation, and includes a cup of hot apple cider and a cookie to munch on! (There will be gluten free and vegan cookie options also) \*Bring your own cup encouraged\* Donations going to NEED2, a local non-profit organization focused on suicide prevention and support Saanich Neighbourhood Place is an accessible venue located just inside Pearkes Recreation Centre behind Tillicum Mall They have \*very\* kindly donated this space in support of local artists! If you don't know about them, definitely check them out! <http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 501099098 | Hustlers | 2019-12-07 | 3:00 pm | 2019-12-07 | 4:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:42 pm | Constance Wu stars as Dorothy, a.k.a. Destiny, the new girl at a hot Manhattan gentlemen’s club. The wildly successful Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) takes Dorothy under her wing and shows her how to get ahead in exotic dancing. But after the 2008 financial crash, the pair and their friends resort to criminal means to keep the cash coming in. This is a deeply feminist film, one where men are given less screen time than the cameoing Cardi B and Lizzo. These women are objectified by the world, though rarely by the director’s camera. Scafaria’s treats the women as flawed, fractious characters and folk heroes, not sex dolls—it’s a reminder that there’s more at stake for these women than the ability to buy designer clothes. If Wu is compelling as Destiny, Lopez is magnetic as her savvy mentor. –Time Out UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416169792 | Every Brilliant Thing | 2019-12-07 | 4:00 pm | 2019-12-07 | 5:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday until December 22, 2019 | 2019-12-22 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191222T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 11:24 am | 2019-08-01 11:25 am | **Everything worth living for.** She writes lists. Lists that she hopes will inspire her mother to see the joy in life. She’s been writing these lists since she was seven. A heartrending yet hopeful play about the lengths we go to for those we love. In a transformed Belfry – with the help of you, the audience – she will deliver a list of all the things that make life worth living, starting with ice cream. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** This is simply one of the most moving pieces of theatre I have ever seen. It is so full of life, and pain, and joy, and yearning – it overflows with humanity. And its remarkable use of the audience as participants in the storytelling makes for a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience. —MS $33.18 - $36.75 Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 523407444 | 🎄 Christmas In New Orleans – Shanna Dance and Jonnie Bridgman | 2019-12-07 | 5:30 pm | 2019-12-07 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 8:27 pm | Shanna and Jonnie are back at Hermann's with a dynamite band for another tribute to the music of New Orleans, this time with a festive twist! You'll hear Christmas and New Orleans Classics in the style of Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, Aaron Neville, the Meters, Sharon Jones, Stevie Wonder and more! The last show at Hermann's by this all star band was a complete sell out so get your tickets soon right away! Shanna Dance - Vocals Jonnie Bridgman - Saxophones Thomas Kinzel - Keyboards Louis Rudner - Bass Damian Graham - Drums Dave Flello - Trumpet Alexander Ferguson - Vocals Dec. 7 at Hermann's Jazz Club Doors at 5:30pm, music at 7:30pm 753 View St 250-388-9166 **Tickets: $25** **<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-new-orleans-shanna-dance-and-jonnie-bridgman-tickets-75079580045>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 518187586 | 🎄 IEOA Lighted Truck Parade | 2019-12-07 | 5:45 pm | 2019-12-07 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:10 am | 2019-11-14 9:13 am | The Island Equipment Owners Association Parade of Lighted Trucks, featuring over 80 brightly lit cement trucks, dump trucks and other heavy equipment comes through Oak Bay Village at **6:30pm**.[](https://www.facebook.com/events/2047890781947243/) <https://www.oakbaytourism.com/events/ieoa-lighted-truck-parade/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 501099099 | Hustlers | 2019-12-07 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-07 | 8:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:42 pm | Constance Wu stars as Dorothy, a.k.a. Destiny, the new girl at a hot Manhattan gentlemen’s club. The wildly successful Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) takes Dorothy under her wing and shows her how to get ahead in exotic dancing. But after the 2008 financial crash, the pair and their friends resort to criminal means to keep the cash coming in. This is a deeply feminist film, one where men are given less screen time than the cameoing Cardi B and Lizzo. These women are objectified by the world, though rarely by the director’s camera. Scafaria’s treats the women as flawed, fractious characters and folk heroes, not sex dolls—it’s a reminder that there’s more at stake for these women than the ability to buy designer clothes. If Wu is compelling as Destiny, Lopez is magnetic as her savvy mentor. –Time Out UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 510453294 | 🎄 Candy Cane Cabaret 2019 - Nice or Naughty Double Feature | 2019-12-07 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-07 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-05 7:20 pm | It's the most wonderful time of the year! Get ready to experience the holidays P&P syle. Join us for an evening of jiggles, sparkles, and overall merriment as we celebrate the holidays in the sassiest of fashion. This show is a Double Feature - this means there are two shows in one night! You are welcome to attend one show or join us for the full double feature. Member’s ticket pre-sale begins November 4th!\* Tickets will go on sale for general admission November 12th, 2019. Nice Show: 7-8:30 pm Naughty Show: 9:00-10:30 pm At G.R. Pearkes Arena. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/candy-cane-cabaret-2019-nice-or-naughty-double-feature-tickets-79999040283> Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at our studio Monday - Thursday 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Tickets will be emailed to the purchaser. Online sales will be available on November 12th. Double Feature tickets: (Watching both shows) Premium: $50 - Available only as a Double Feature. Includes seats in the first couple of rows, assigned seating, and bar service. Section A: $45 Section B: $35 Standing Room: $30 Single Show Tickets (Only attending the Nice OR the Naughty Show) Section A: $35 Section B: $25 Standing Room: $20 Seat Reservations: Seat Reservations are only available in the Premium Section. Reservations are made on a first come, first serve basis. This means that the best seats will be assigned to those who purchase their tickets first, you do not pick your seats. If you purchase a set of tickets and add to your order later, we will automatically add your second order to your first and place your seats together (unless you request to keep your seats separate). \*A member is a person who has signed up for a membership at Passion and Performance. In order to receive member’s perks the member must purchase the tickets themselves, in person at the studio. Please be advised that this is a 19+ event and ID will be required for entry into the venue. Both shows will contain mature content. (Nice is a pretty loose term here at P&P ;) ) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 491670859 | Marriage Story | 2019-12-07 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-07 | 10:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:30 pm | Charlie (**Adam Driver**) and Nicole (**Scarlett Johansson**) love each other deeply, but **their union has come to an end**. From Noah Baumbach (*The Squid and the Whale* (2005), *De Palma* (2016)) comes the story of a couple **struggling through a divorce** in slow motion while living on opposite sides of the country. **99% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “An exquisite heartbreaker…” **Kevin Maher, *Times (UK)*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 501099100 | Hustlers | 2019-12-07 | 9:10 pm | 2019-12-07 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:42 pm | Constance Wu stars as Dorothy, a.k.a. Destiny, the new girl at a hot Manhattan gentlemen’s club. The wildly successful Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) takes Dorothy under her wing and shows her how to get ahead in exotic dancing. But after the 2008 financial crash, the pair and their friends resort to criminal means to keep the cash coming in. This is a deeply feminist film, one where men are given less screen time than the cameoing Cardi B and Lizzo. These women are objectified by the world, though rarely by the director’s camera. Scafaria’s treats the women as flawed, fractious characters and folk heroes, not sex dolls—it’s a reminder that there’s more at stake for these women than the ability to buy designer clothes. If Wu is compelling as Destiny, Lopez is magnetic as her savvy mentor. –Time Out UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 516641736 | 🎄📈 Yo Ho Ho! A Thirsty Bar Fundraiser (Sold out! <3 ) | 2019-12-07 | 10:00 pm | 2019-12-08 | 4:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 9:28 pm | Thirsty Bar w Santas!! more details to follow. Limited Tickets will move fast.. 20$ It’s a building year for the Thirsty Bar Otherworld theme camp. Join us for a full night of house music! All money raised goes into the purchase of a super duper canopy tent, and other Thirsty Bar supplies for Otherworld 2020. Any contribution to our camp is greatly appreciated and we’re committed to building a libation station for 2020 that offers something for everyone - but that goal will take time and of course ...money. So, If you’re feeling extra gifty we’ve added a donation button because every extra dollar will help us help you have a great night! Limited Tickets for only $20 are already moving fast which is making us extra excited for this event! Thank you to everyone who have already purchased/donated and thank you in advance to those about to! Hohoho and Happy Hallothanksgivingmas! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/yo-ho-ho-a-thirsty-bar-fundraiser-tickets-75504531085> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500112864 | 🎄📈 Nomad Holiday Market | 2019-12-08 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-08 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 2:46 pm | We are back for a second year. A curated market in a historic setting. Over 55 makers along with food trucks, Live music. Cover charge of 5.00 with proceeds going to the Cool Aid society. Please bring some food to help us fill the rail car again this year. Donations will be collected at the door. <http://www.victoriaharbourfestival.com/nomand-holiday-market.html> ## Food Drive ( volunteers Needed) The Nomad Holiday Market is putting on a an event at the Roundhouse. It has an empty railcar waiting to be filled with food. This is no a small task and will need the help of Volunteers that may have been touched by the visuals of what has gone on this year. Maybe wanting to help but not knowing how to. Victoria is a supportive and loving community that will volunteer their time if the cause is just. This is a call for Volunteers to help fill a rail car full of non-perishable food for the people who need it. To be a volunteer please email us at nomadmarket3@gmail.com |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 509317862 | 🎄🎈 Afternoon Tea with Santa at Pendray Tea House | 2019-12-08 | 12:00 pm | 2019-12-08 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:37 pm | On December 8th from 12pm to 4pm, join us at the Pendray Tea House for Afternoon Tea with Santa, who travelled all the way from the North Pole! Follow Santa’s footprints through the Pendray Tea House gardens and cobblestones pathways as you enjoy the enchanting lights, Christmas trees, and charm of “A Winter Wonderland”. Enter the Pendray Tea House, decorated in a traditional Victorian style, and warm yourself with our delicious Winter Afternoon Tea, highlighted with seasonal spices. A special Children’s Tea with a selection of yummy treats will be offered to kids between 6 and 12 years of age. Santa will be waiting for them by the Christmas tree for a complimentary photo and a surprise Christmas Gift. **By Reservation Only** **Children 6-12 years: $30.00** **Children 5 years and under are FREE, given they will be eating from their parent’s plate.** **Adults: $58.00 for Winter Afternoon Tea** Parking is complimentary in our lot |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 534237346 | 🎄 BIZKIDS 2019 | 2019-12-08 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-08 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 3:53 pm | **Come & do your holiday shopping at our Craft Fair.** All items handmade by kids from Victoria's Home Learning Community  **WHERE: Fernwood Community Centre 1240 Gladstone Ave, Victoria WHEN: Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 1pm-3pm** **<http://www.vhln.org/bizkids-2019.html>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 525956634 | 🎄 Wreath Making Workshop | 2019-12-08 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-08 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-22 9:13 am | Join Bespoke Blossoms at Point Ellice House Museum and Gardens for a wreath making workshop. Everything you need will be provided - including holly harvested from Point Ellice House. Admission to Point Ellice House included. This event will take place outside on the Point Ellice House grounds (under tents on hard packed gravel path). Hot beverages provided. Please dress accordingly. If weather is poor, event will be moved inside. Unfortunately, if the event moves inside the space will not be accessible to persons with mobility issues due to a flight of stairs. **$60** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wreath-making-workshop-tickets-83250511521**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wreath-making-workshop-tickets-83250511521) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 416170208 | Every Brilliant Thing | 2019-12-08 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-08 | 3:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday until December 23, 2019 | 2019-12-22 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191223T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 11:25 am | 2019-08-01 11:26 am | **Everything worth living for.** She writes lists. Lists that she hopes will inspire her mother to see the joy in life. She’s been writing these lists since she was seven. A heartrending yet hopeful play about the lengths we go to for those we love. In a transformed Belfry – with the help of you, the audience – she will deliver a list of all the things that make life worth living, starting with ice cream. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** This is simply one of the most moving pieces of theatre I have ever seen. It is so full of life, and pain, and joy, and yearning – it overflows with humanity. And its remarkable use of the audience as participants in the storytelling makes for a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience. —MS $33.18 - $36.75 Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 471042477 | 🎄 Stephanie Greaves' Christmas at the Roxy | 2019-12-08 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-08 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-26 7:26 pm | Help welcome in the holiday season with the effervescent Stephanie Greaves as she and her 3 piece band wend their way through many of your all time favourite and lessor known holiday classics. This two set cabaret with free egg nog, mulled wine plus gift wrapped silent auction items is the perfect way to launch you and your loved ones into your re-discovery of what the great American novelist and playwright Edna Ferber meant when she said 'Christmas isn't a season - It's feeling.' $35 [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289598&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1289598&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 534241680 | 🎄🎈 The Snowman w/ Victoria Symphony | 2019-12-08 | 2:30 pm | 2019-12-08 | 3:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 3:58 pm | 2019-12-01 3:58 pm | The film versions of a beloved story by Raymond Briggs, *The Snowman* is screened with live musical accompaniment by the Victoria Symphony. Experience the magic of remarkable friendships with James and his snowman as they set off in wonderful adventures. **Tickets are $15 – $25. Click [here](https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2827.html) for tickets.** **Maestro Joey**, conductor **William Taber**, soloist **Grace Overman**, soloist <https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/the-snowman-2/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 425656412 | 🎄🎈 The Victoria Symphony Concerts for Kids Series: The Snowman | 2019-12-08 | 2:30 pm | 2019-12-08 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-13 8:04 am | Concert one in The Victoria Symphony Concerts for Kids Series The Snowman Sunday, December 8, 2:30 pm Maestro Joey, conductor The film versions of a beloved story by Raymond Briggs, The Snowman is screened with live musical accompaniment by the Victoria Symphony. Experience the magic of remarkable friendships with James and his snowman as they set off in wonderful adventures. A seating: Adult $25, Student/Child $15 (main floor C-L; balcony R-S) B seating: Adult $20, Student/Child $10 (main floor A-B and M-Q; balcony T-X) <https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2827.html> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 427539745 | 🎄 O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy | 2019-12-08 | 3:00 pm | 2019-12-08 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 10:54 am | **Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups!** Off-Broadway Comedians and 3-time IMPRESARIO Award-Winners (London) James & Jamesy return with their outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive Christmas comedy classic O Christmas Tea — an astonishing show that delights thousands of hearts every holiday season. When catastrophe strikes at James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea, the friends leap into action, finding innovative and hilarious solutions to keep them afloat. Redefining immersive theatre, these masters of physical comedy—with over 20 comedy awards to their name—sweep the audience out to sea in a jolly aquatic escapade brimming with whimsy, action, and ingenuity in a celebration of friendship at Christmas. *“Complete and utter fun… for all ages.”* **★★★★★ CBC** *“Outrageously funny, magnificently written, beautifully choreographed.”* **★★★★★ London Free Press** “An ode to the idea that anything is possible.” **★★★★★ Torontoist** *“I cannot think of a show that will leave you more profoundly happy than this.”* **★★★★★ Stage Door Toronto** Hailed as “a child’s imagination on steroids” by London Free Press and “a masterpiece of physical comedy” by Theatre In London, critics rave for the charismatic James & Jamesy. A must-see performance on the international comedy circuit, the unstoppable duo, regarded as “one of the most popular fringe duos ever” (CBC), has been named Best of Fest (Orlando, Toronto, Winnipeg, Ottawa), Most Outstanding Show (London), Best Comedy (Victoria), Patrons’ Pick (London), among many other accolades \*Tickets starting at $29.50 | On sale August 19 at 10am <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/o-christmas-tea-2019-royal-theatre> *RMTS Presale August 15 at 10am to August 18 at 10pm* *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* *\*Ticket prices are subject to change.* |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 501099101 | Official Secrets | 2019-12-08 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-08 | 6:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:42 pm | A whistleblower risks everything in ouuurder to do what she thinks is right in Official Secrets, a sturdy, an entertaining political thriller that pushes all the right buttons and triggers all the right outraged reactions. Keira Knightley is persuasive as Katharine Gun, a British GCHQ employee who in 2003 leaked a sensitive document in the hopes of preventing her country from invading Iraq — a decision that did nothing to stop that war but found her facing imprisonment. Director Gavin Hood gives the proceedings a rousing electricity, and he’s aided by a cast which leans into the story’s urgency and continued relevance. Knightley shows real steel as Gun, giving the character a righteous fury as she refuses to sit by while her government conspires to blackmail other countries in order to justify this encroaching war. –ScreenDaily “Like the whistleblower at its center, "Official Secrets" has backbone and conviction, something we could use more of today.” –Detroit News “Knightly is utterly captivating.” –Den of Geek UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 491671126 | Marriage Story | 2019-12-08 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-08 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:30 pm | Charlie (**Adam Driver**) and Nicole (**Scarlett Johansson**) love each other deeply, but **their union has come to an end**. From Noah Baumbach (*The Squid and the Whale* (2005), *De Palma* (2016)) comes the story of a couple **struggling through a divorce** in slow motion while living on opposite sides of the country. **99% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “An exquisite heartbreaker…” **Kevin Maher, *Times (UK)*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 527202947 | Favourite Things - a hot night of heartwarming burlesque | 2019-12-08 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-08 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-23 9:43 pm | **Let us warm up your cold winter night with an evening of sizzling hot, heartwarming burlesque!** Who doesn't need a pick me up on a cold, December night? Join us for a cozy night in with a selection of performances guaranteed to leave you feeling warm in your heart and all the other places! Featuring performances by Misty Moss The Velvet Unicorn Dick Glitter Scarlett Hummingbird Pixie Pleaser Norma Jean Knockout Lexi Elixxer Fern Flicker Hana Del Lay and introducing for the first time on a burlesque stage, Pearl Reckless Hosted by the one and only Florence Fatale This event will include an raffle benefiting The Hustlers' Art Collective, a non-profit that uses art to build community and relationships between sex workers and allies. DOORS: 7:00 pm SHOW: 8:00 pm This is a 19+ event. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/favourite-things-a-hot-night-of-heartwarming-burlesque-tickets-83508017729> Diversion Burlesk is a new collective bringing monthly community burlesque shows to the Victoria Event Centre stage. Diversion Burlesk strives for safer spaces with zero tolerance for body shaming, or homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. Consent is sexy and mandatory! The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There is currently no operational elevator. Should you need assistance getting up the stairs, please get in touch with us. Inside the Victoria Event Centre both washrooms are gender-neutral, and one is accessible. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 501099102 | Official Secrets | 2019-12-08 | 7:15 pm | 2019-12-08 | 9:08 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:42 pm | A whistleblower risks everything in ouuurder to do what she thinks is right in Official Secrets, a sturdy, an entertaining political thriller that pushes all the right buttons and triggers all the right outraged reactions. Keira Knightley is persuasive as Katharine Gun, a British GCHQ employee who in 2003 leaked a sensitive document in the hopes of preventing her country from invading Iraq — a decision that did nothing to stop that war but found her facing imprisonment. Director Gavin Hood gives the proceedings a rousing electricity, and he’s aided by a cast which leans into the story’s urgency and continued relevance. Knightley shows real steel as Gun, giving the character a righteous fury as she refuses to sit by while her government conspires to blackmail other countries in order to justify this encroaching war. –ScreenDaily “Like the whistleblower at its center, "Official Secrets" has backbone and conviction, something we could use more of today.” –Detroit News “Knightly is utterly captivating.” –Den of Geek UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 427539711 | 🎄 O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy | 2019-12-08 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-08 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-15 10:54 am | 2019-08-15 10:54 am | **Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups!** Off-Broadway Comedians and 3-time IMPRESARIO Award-Winners (London) James & Jamesy return with their outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive Christmas comedy classic O Christmas Tea — an astonishing show that delights thousands of hearts every holiday season. When catastrophe strikes at James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party, flooding the world with tea, the friends leap into action, finding innovative and hilarious solutions to keep them afloat. Redefining immersive theatre, these masters of physical comedy—with over 20 comedy awards to their name—sweep the audience out to sea in a jolly aquatic escapade brimming with whimsy, action, and ingenuity in a celebration of friendship at Christmas. *“Complete and utter fun… for all ages.”* **★★★★★ CBC** *“Outrageously funny, magnificently written, beautifully choreographed.”* **★★★★★ London Free Press** “An ode to the idea that anything is possible.” **★★★★★ Torontoist** *“I cannot think of a show that will leave you more profoundly happy than this.”* **★★★★★ Stage Door Toronto** Hailed as “a child’s imagination on steroids” by London Free Press and “a masterpiece of physical comedy” by Theatre In London, critics rave for the charismatic James & Jamesy. A must-see performance on the international comedy circuit, the unstoppable duo, regarded as “one of the most popular fringe duos ever” (CBC), has been named Best of Fest (Orlando, Toronto, Winnipeg, Ottawa), Most Outstanding Show (London), Best Comedy (Victoria), Patrons’ Pick (London), among many other accolades \*Tickets starting at $29.50 | On sale August 19 at 10am <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/o-christmas-tea-2019-royal-theatre> *RMTS Presale August 15 at 10am to August 18 at 10pm* *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* *\*Ticket prices are subject to change.* |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 498436220 | Varda by Agnès | 2019-12-08 | 7:45 pm | 2019-12-08 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-23 9:55 pm | The godmother of **French New Wave cinema** turns the camera lens on herself and her **illustrious** yet **unconventional career**. “The French auteur exudes enigmatic god motherly wisdom as she reflects on her life behind the camera…” **Peter Bradshaw, *The Guardian*** Agnès Varda passed away one month after the film’s premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 2019. She was 90. 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/varda-by-agnes-2/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 541486158 | 🎲 Games Night Mondays | 2019-12-09 | 6:30 pm | 2019-12-09 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Tuesday until October 13, 2020 | 2020-10-13 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20201013T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 11:41 am | 2019-12-09 11:46 am | If you've been coming to the VEC Monday Games Night join us over at the Interactivity Boardgame Cafe on Dec 9 to meet up and play a game or two! We can bring a game or use one of the games at cafe. They have snacks and drinks (milkshakes, pop, coffee, or alcohol). The side we plan to play on is 19+, but message if you're under 19 and we can play on the other side. It's $6 for entry (but I'll see if I can get to some passes to give out on the Dec 2nd games night at the VEC). Please RSVP so I know if anyone is joining me or not. Address is 723 Yates Street (between Douglas and Blanchard). <https://www.facebook.com/pg/friendsvictoria/events/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 501099103 | Official Secrets | 2019-12-09 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-09 | 8:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:42 pm | A whistleblower risks everything in ouuurder to do what she thinks is right in Official Secrets, a sturdy, an entertaining political thriller that pushes all the right buttons and triggers all the right outraged reactions. Keira Knightley is persuasive as Katharine Gun, a British GCHQ employee who in 2003 leaked a sensitive document in the hopes of preventing her country from invading Iraq — a decision that did nothing to stop that war but found her facing imprisonment. Director Gavin Hood gives the proceedings a rousing electricity, and he’s aided by a cast which leans into the story’s urgency and continued relevance. Knightley shows real steel as Gun, giving the character a righteous fury as she refuses to sit by while her government conspires to blackmail other countries in order to justify this encroaching war. –ScreenDaily “Like the whistleblower at its center, "Official Secrets" has backbone and conviction, something we could use more of today.” –Detroit News “Knightly is utterly captivating.” –Den of Geek UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 537013161 | 📣📈 Invasion Screening with Molly Wickham - Wet'suwet'en solidarity | 2019-12-09 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-09 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:12 am | INVASION: In an era of reconciliation, Indigenous land is being taken at gunpoint Discussion with Sleydo Molly Wickham of Gidimt’en clan, Wet’suwet’en Nation Date: Monday, Dec 9th Location: Lkwungen Territory, Openspace, 510 Fort St 2nd floor Time: 7pm - 9pm Donations at the door to support Wet’suwet'en sovereignty In this era of “reconciliation”, Indigenous land is still being taken at gunpoint. INVASION is a new film about the Unist’ot’en Camp, Gidimt’en checkpoint and the larger Wet’suwet’en Nation standing up to the Canadian government and corporations who continue colonial violence against Indigenous people. The Unist’ot’en Camp has been a beacon of resistance for nearly 10 years. It is a healing space for Indigenous people and settlers alike, and an active example of decolonization. The violence, environmental destruction, and disregard for human rights following TC Energy (formerly TransCanada) / Coastal GasLink’s interim injunction has been devastating to bear, but this fight is far from over. Donations for Unist'ot'en to bring to event: \- Nuts and seeds (anything but NO peanut or sunflower) \- chocolate and chocolate chips \- dry red or black beans (for more informaion email olson\_nicholas@mail.com) Donate to legal fund: <https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/unistoten2020legalfund/> Gidimt'en wesbite: [https://www.yintahaccess.com](https://www.yintahaccess.com/) Open Space is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a flight of 23 stairs with two landings. There are two gender inclusive washrooms, one multi-stall and one single stall with a urinal. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office \[at\] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 528570607 | 🎄🛐 Victoria Children's Choir Classical Christmas Concert - Seeking Refuge | 2019-12-09 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-09 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-25 9:24 am | **Seeking Refuge is a moving new perspective on the nativity story.** A moving new perspective on the nativity story, evoking the struggle of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus as refugees travelling in a strange land, seeking the protection and kindness of strangers. As the author Anne Both explained in an interview, “Leaving one’s home and family and friends to escape danger requires trust in the goodness of others whom you do not know - belief in a shared sense of humanity. I hope we deserve the trust and hope of refugees. We mustn’t fail them.” Everyone may already know the story of how Jesus was humbly born in a manger, but Refuge is a lyrical depiction of what came next: the new family's travels through the desert, fleeing Herod's soldiers in order to find a safe place to welcome their son into the world. A poetic and refreshing look at the classic Christmas story that's never been more relevant, Refuge asks us to consider the modern day implications of being forced to flee your home country. The story will be enriched by children's voices soaring into the high vaults of the Cathedral. **$20** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-childrens-choir-classical-christmas-concert-seeking-refuge-tickets-80747519003**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-childrens-choir-classical-christmas-concert-seeking-refuge-tickets-80747519003) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 421566454 | Victoria Storytellers' Guild: Stories at Fern | 2019-12-09 | 7:15 pm | 2019-12-09 | 9:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-08 6:46 am | 2019-08-08 6:47 am | All are welcome to come and enjoy stories told live. Tea and cookies are served at the break. **Stories at Fern** meetings take place at 1831 Fern Street. Doors open at 7:15pm and telling begins at 7:30. - September through May we meet on the *third* Monday of the month. - In December and June we meet on the *second* Monday. - There are *no meetings* in July and August. These meetings are open to all (Admission $5; students $3). We share stories and welcome new members. <http://www.victoriastorytellers.org/stories-at-fern/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 540809978 | 🎄📈 A Very Basie Christmas with UJAM Repertory Orchestra featuring Joe Coughlin | 2019-12-09 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-09 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-08 7:43 pm | Benefit Concert for UJAM Victoria's newest big band pays tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra with a programme of classic charts and Basie-inspired Holiday tunes. The great Joe Coughlin joins us for a couple of songs to add to the holiday spirit. The UJAM Rep. Orch. is comprised of some of Victoria's finest music educators, jazz professionals and UJAM mentors. The URO is dedicated to providing classic big band sounds for young music students. In between the two sets this Big Band will perform, the UJAM Young All-Stars will perform a short set of their Jazz favorite standards. Come on down for a great time and to support the UJAM Society! Admission is by donation. $15 Donation. Proceeds benefit the UJAM society. [Click Here to Register for Ticket](http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=499048) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 537470872 | Parasite | 2019-12-09 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-09 | 10:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until December 11, 2019 | 2019-12-11 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191211T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:34 pm | 2019-12-04 11:36 pm | The son of a **destitute and unambitious family** schemes up a **sinister plot** using a **seemingly naive wealthy family** to bankroll a new life for himself, his parents, and his sister. **Winner of eight international film awards including the Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.** “This is the best movie of the year…A tonal marvel.” **Christy Lemire, *FilmWeek – NPR Los Angeles*** “You keep expecting *Parasite* to turn into one thing, but it keeps turning into something else. It mutates, like a real parasite trying to hang on to its host.” **Bilge Ebiri, *Vulture*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/parasite/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 501099104 | Official Secrets | 2019-12-09 | 9:15 pm | 2019-12-09 | 11:08 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:42 pm | A whistleblower risks everything in ouuurder to do what she thinks is right in Official Secrets, a sturdy, an entertaining political thriller that pushes all the right buttons and triggers all the right outraged reactions. Keira Knightley is persuasive as Katharine Gun, a British GCHQ employee who in 2003 leaked a sensitive document in the hopes of preventing her country from invading Iraq — a decision that did nothing to stop that war but found her facing imprisonment. Director Gavin Hood gives the proceedings a rousing electricity, and he’s aided by a cast which leans into the story’s urgency and continued relevance. Knightley shows real steel as Gun, giving the character a righteous fury as she refuses to sit by while her government conspires to blackmail other countries in order to justify this encroaching war. –ScreenDaily “Like the whistleblower at its center, "Official Secrets" has backbone and conviction, something we could use more of today.” –Detroit News “Knightly is utterly captivating.” –Den of Geek UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 539994711 | Choirs in the Courtyard: GVPL Sings! | 2019-12-10 | 1:15 pm | 2019-12-10 | 1:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 6:35 pm | 2019-12-07 6:36 pm | Enjoy a seasonal sampling of choirs from Greater Victoria in the Central Branch courtyard, one of the city’s sweetest acoustic spots. Drop-in.[](https://www.gvpl.ca/event/choirs-in-the-courtyard-happy-valley-elementary-school-choir/) <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/choirs-in-the-courtyard-gvpl-sings-2/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 540492567 | Pacific Peoples' Partnership Notice of Annual General Meeting | 2019-12-10 | 5:30 pm | 2019-12-10 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-08 10:40 am | **Hold the Date for PPP’s Annual General Meeting – December 10, 2019** Join Pacific Peoples’ Partnership on International Human Rights Day for our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday December 10th from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Business will take place from 5:30 – 6:45 pm. We will then break for mingling and refreshments, followed by a special guest speaker our President Emeritus Dr. Jim Boutilier who will present on *China’s Expansion In the South Pacific*. [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pacific-peoples-partnership-notice-of-annual-general-meeting-tickets-82685032157**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pacific-peoples-partnership-notice-of-annual-general-meeting-tickets-82685032157) Be sure to make your annual donation or membership contribution in advance of the meeting to ensure you are qualified to vote… we need and welcome your support always! Renew or become a new member for a minimum of $15 [here](https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/pacific-peoples-partnership-association/). To learn more about our work visit [www.pacificpeoplespartnership.org](http://www.pacificpeoplespartnership.org) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 518197519 | 🎄📈 Christmas Movie Nights | ELF | 2019-12-10 | 6:15 pm | 2019-12-10 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until December 12, 2019 | 2019-12-12 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191212T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:23 am | 2019-11-14 9:24 am | Create a new tradition for your family as Christmas Movie Nights return to the David Foster Foundation Theatre. Join us as we celebrate favourite holiday films accompanied by a dinner buffet, popcorn and house-made sweet-treats. Partial proceeds of all sales will go directly to the David Foster Foundation. Films will include Love Actually, Elf, and Home Alone. Tickets: $40 + tax per person **Tuesday, December 10th & Wednesday, December 11th – Elf |** Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results. **Menu** *Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, herb crouton, smoked bacon and creamy garlic dressing Salad bar with a selection of lettuces, vegetables, dressings and toppings* *Honey and mustard roast pork loin with brandy apple jus Glazed winter vegetables and rosemary roast potatoes Spinach and ricotta lasagna* *Freshly baked Christmas cookies Candy bar* **[https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/events/calendar-of-events/?mm=12&yyyy=2019&event-category=](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/events/calendar-of-events/?mm=12&yyyy=2019&event-category=)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 533658642 | 🍺🎄 The Puzzled Pint: Die Hard Edition | 2019-12-10 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-10 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-30 10:21 pm | **Puzzled Pint** is a casual, social puzzle solving event which happens at bars/pubs on the **second Tuesday of every month** in multiple cities around the world. The Friday before each event, we post a **location puzzle** to this web site. The solution to that puzzle will lead you to a local pub/bar/restaurant in [your city](https://www.facebook.com/puzzledpintvictoria/?eid=ARDHeGCo0NTroTI8OAuUpEFtLDS7CWyvE3lL1_tslQjBpjAOSXGsgxwmaGDBedHxDPEEY7PfWykRskce). Hints will be available here on the site, and you can also [e-mail us](mailto:gamecontrol@puzzledpint.com) with questions. On the night of the event, show up at the specified pub in your city (some cities may offer a choice; details including **event start time** will be posted on the locations page). We'll have more puzzles for you to solve while you enjoy drinks and food. Most teams take between 30 minutes and 2 hours to solve a typical puzzle set. "Game Control" will be on hand to give hints and verify answers. [Standings](http://www.puzzledpint.com/standings) will be posted every month, but the goal of Puzzled Pint is for everyone to **have fun!** We welcome your thoughts on how to improve future events. Use the [feedback](http://puzzledpint.uservoice.com/forums/80327?lang=en&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.puzzledpint.com%2Fabout%2F) link on [this web site](http://www.puzzledpint.com/), or find us on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Puzzled-Pint/108270365892557) or [Twitter](http://twitter.com/puzzledpint). |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 501099105 | Pain and Glory | 2019-12-10 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-10 | 8:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:42 pm | This film raises the possibility that, at 70, director Pedro Almodóvar is in the midst of a magnificent flowering, that we’re witnessing the best period of his career. Pain and Glory is the story of a Spanish film director, who finds himself dealing with a variety of ailments, physical and emotional, that are keeping him from working. Salvador (Antonio Banderas) has self-narrated his life through the films he has made, which are radical, colorful and vivid. But now he’s feeling the universal blur of old age dissolving his edges. At the same time, his memories keep pulling him back to his beginnings, to his childhood and his relationship with his resourceful and tireless mother (Penélope Cruz). Almodóvar combines a high sense of style with a deep sense of humanity, along with a touch of erotic beauty that has always characterized his work. “Pain and Glory,” all about healing rifts and rejoining life, is personal and universal. It’s also simple in a way that’s incandescent — suffused by a strange and beautiful gentleness of spirit.—San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 535056712 | 🎄 BCBB: White Christmas Show | 2019-12-10 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-10 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-02 11:34 am | This evening of music features the Best Coast Big Band performing A White Christmas! The Best Coast Big Band is a recent addition to the Victoria music scene, having just been created in 2017! However, we are not newbies to this swanky genre. As an all-age big band, we have players who have been learning and rehearsing jazz music for over 30 years, and some who are within years - or even months - of playing in their first jazz ensemble! Everyone is welcome as long as you show up with your instrument, enthusiasm, and of course a big smile! $15/$10 [](http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=498219) [Click Here to Register for Ticket](http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=498219) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 501099106 | Pain and Glory | 2019-12-10 | 9:15 pm | 2019-12-10 | 11:08 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:43 pm | This film raises the possibility that, at 70, director Pedro Almodóvar is in the midst of a magnificent flowering, that we’re witnessing the best period of his career. Pain and Glory is the story of a Spanish film director, who finds himself dealing with a variety of ailments, physical and emotional, that are keeping him from working. Salvador (Antonio Banderas) has self-narrated his life through the films he has made, which are radical, colorful and vivid. But now he’s feeling the universal blur of old age dissolving his edges. At the same time, his memories keep pulling him back to his beginnings, to his childhood and his relationship with his resourceful and tireless mother (Penélope Cruz). Almodóvar combines a high sense of style with a deep sense of humanity, along with a touch of erotic beauty that has always characterized his work. “Pain and Glory,” all about healing rifts and rejoining life, is personal and universal. It’s also simple in a way that’s incandescent — suffused by a strange and beautiful gentleness of spirit.—San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 542685817 | 🎄📈 Third Annual Forest of Wishes | 2019-12-11 | 8:00 am | 2019-12-11 | 5:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | test | 2019-12-10 4:46 pm | Downtown Victoria has always been a feast for the eyes to share with friends and loved ones at Christmas. This year, be sure to add to your festive stroll by stopping at the Chateau Victoria’s “Forest of Wishes”. While here, add your own special wish to the forest. Simply make a donation at our front desk and receive a “Wish Decoration.” All proceeds benefit the Times Colonist Christmas Fund. On November 30, 2019 the Chateau Victoria’s “Forest of Wishes” Display will be ready for the public to compliment the 38th Annual Island Farms Santa’s light Parade so head down early and avoid the crowds. This is your chance to be among the first to hang your special wish on our trees and be a part of the spirit of giving. The “Forest of Wishes” will remain open for all until **January 2, 2020**. We want to encourage all employees, hotel guests and restaurant & lounge patrons to make a donation and make a wish. Please join us in making this event a success by encouraging friends, family, and guests to participate. The Chateau Victoria we is excited to be giving back to the community. - Our charity is the Times Colonist Christmas Fund to help Victoria’s families in need. The Christmas fund has been helping our community since 1956. - We have two places to donate: At the front desk, or may be added to your bill in Vista 18. - Minimum donation is $5.00. Donations over $20 will get an official tax receipt from the front desk or the Vista 18 host station on request. - Employees are also encouraged to donate & wish! We will have a separate prize draw for employees. - With each donation, guests & patrons fill out an entry form and include their ‘wish’, which they can place in a tree ornament (provided) and hang in our Forest of Wishes. - At the end of the campaign, each ornament/entry will be entered into a draw for two Chateau Victoria draw prizes. <https://www.chateauvictoria.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 539980337 | 🎄 Christmas Afternoon Tea at Venus Sophia | 2019-12-11 | 12:00 pm | 2019-12-11 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until January 12, 2020 | 2020-01-12 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200112T075959Z;BYDAY=SU,WE,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 6:00 pm | 2019-12-07 6:00 pm | Between December 11 – January 11 reservations are only accepted for Christmas Afternoon Tea. We look forward to serving you! Celebrate the merry season with loved ones gathered around for tea time in our beautifully decorated tearoom. The delicious spread is homemade from scratch and includes an assortment of cakes, Christmas cookies, tea sandwiches, mini quiches and warm fluffy scones served with cream and jam, presented on a traditional three tiered tray. Enjoy a selection of fine loose leaf and organic teas served in vintage china teacups to compliment your meal. Pinkies Up! Book early, seating is limited for this popular annual event. Follow the link to reserve: <https://www.venussophia.com/reservations> Gluten Free Afternoon Tea is made to order with 48 hour notice only, please let us know in the comments section when making a reservation. We do not offer dairy free or vegan afternoon teas. For groups of 6 or more guests: reservations are required with a credit card to hold your booking. The host must select either the Signature or Royal Afternoon Tea service (18% gratuity is added to the bill for groups). Please phone the restaurant at 250.590.3953 and our staff would be delighted to assist you. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||
| 537472300 | Parasite | 2019-12-11 | 5:15 pm | 2019-12-11 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until December 13, 2019 | 2019-12-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191213T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:36 pm | The son of a **destitute and unambitious family** schemes up a **sinister plot** using a **seemingly naive wealthy family** to bankroll a new life for himself, his parents, and his sister. **Winner of eight international film awards including the Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.** “This is the best movie of the year…A tonal marvel.” **Christy Lemire, *FilmWeek – NPR Los Angeles*** “You keep expecting *Parasite* to turn into one thing, but it keeps turning into something else. It mutates, like a real parasite trying to hang on to its host.” **Bilge Ebiri, *Vulture*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/parasite/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 477236439 | 🏳️🌈 Smut Slam Victoria: Guilty Pleasures | 2019-12-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-11 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | test | 2019-10-02 7:54 am | 2019-12-10 4:53 pm | Hello, Victoria - we're back again and smuttier than ever. After our last three sold out slams, this high energy community storytelling open mic based on real life, real lust, real sex is back on Wednesday, September 11th at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad Street). The theme for this SMUT SLAM is "GUILTY PLEASURES". Created by professional perv Cameryn Moore and hosted by Florence Fatale and KeithSonic, Smut Slam features real-life, first-person sex stories, guest stories from our panel of celebrity judges, and also THE FUCKBUCKET, a convenient and funnily named receptacle for all your anonymous questions and confessions! CELEBRITY JUDGES: \- Charlie Creamfill \- Shannon Rose \- Holly Brinkman \- Harvi Wallbanger \- Landa Lea \* FUCKBUCKET PRIZE PROVIDED BY: \- Njoy long-time sponsor of Smut Slams and other Cameryn Moore events. \* STORYTELLING PRIZES PROVIDED BY: \- TBA SMUT SLAMMERS sign up on the night to tell a 5-minute dirty story, based on their real lives, and a lucky eight to ten names will be drawn at random. You can sign up at any point in the night but it's best to sign up early! RULES: - no notes (this is storytelling) - no costumes or props (this is not theatre) - only five minutes (with a one-minute grace period) AND - the story must be real and have happened to you. Stories often are funny, but we want to encourage people to consider sharing their sad, disturbing, poignant, serious, and/or simple experiences, too. More detailed guideline list is available at: http://www.camerynmoore.com/2017/02/03/behind-the-smut-slam-guidelines/ IMPORTANT: Smut Slam is queer-friendly, kink- AND vanilla-friendly, fat-friendly, sex worker-friendly, virgin-friendly, polyamory-friendly, we're really, really friendly. We welcome people with all types and amounts of sexual experiences. We DO NOT welcome stories involving racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia or any other kind of discrimination, objectification, or fetishization. All stories must be CONSENSUAL! By purchasing a ticket and attending this event, you agree to conduct yourself with the utmost respect for everyone at this event. In the event that you do not, you may be asked to leave without a refund. NOT A SMUT SLAMMER? Don't worry. The audience is in for a good time at SMUT SLAM! Sit back and enjoy. All we ask is: - No interrupting. - No heckling. - No necking. - What happens at Smut Slam stays at Smut Slam; if it's not your story, it's not your story to tell. (Think of it as our own mini Las Vegas!) - Doors open at 7:00PM - come in early for a good seat! - and the smut starts slamming at 8:00PM. SEATING is first come, first serve. Seating is chairs only (160 tickets available). We will reserve seats for those who need it - please email smutslamvictoria@gmail.com to reserve. ADMISSION is $15/advance, $20/cash at door - 19+/no minors <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/smut-slam-victoria-december-edition-tickets-72438307929> SMUT SLAM is CREATED by Cameryn Moore, an award-winning playwright/performer, sex activist and educator, and former phone sex operator. When not performing, traveling, or actually having sex herself, Cameryn writes Sidewalk Smut: custom typewritten erotica as street performance and literary art. Check her out at: http://www.camerynmoore.com We would like to gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people. VEC Accessibility: There are three multi-user, gender-inclusive bathrooms with stalls. One bathroom has a larger stall with its own sink and a grab bar (more details in the ‘Bathrooms’ section). The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. The only way into the VEC is up 27 wood stairs, 11″ deep, 6″ high. There are wooden 2.5” handrails 38” up the wall on each side of the staircase (54” apart, so not graspable on both sides at once). See further details in ‘Getting Inside’ section) If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. More detailed venue accessibility info is available at: http://www.victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 440935313 | 🎄🎈 Holiday Lights Tour | 2019-12-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-11 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until December 13, 2019 | 2019-12-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191213T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-08-29 7:25 pm | 2019-08-29 7:26 pm | Bring the whole family for a tour of the city’s best holiday light displays on our festively decorated Centre School Bus. Cosy blankets and warm drinks provided- just bring a travel mug and some holiday spirit! By donation <http://rogerssociety.org/community-programs/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 524565609 | The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open | 2019-12-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-11 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-20 11:47 pm | Two Indigenous women, unknown to each other, and from very different backgrounds, meet by chance. Áila is middle class, university educated and light skinned. Rosie is eighteen years old, poor, and has just been assaulted by her boyfriend. When Áila sees Rosie crying barefoot in the street, she makes the decision to help her. What follows is a complicated extended conversation between these two women as they navigate their similarities, differences and shifting power dynamics. Tense and affecting, the film employs long takes and masterfully executed handheld cinematography to unveil a story in real-time, a story that at its core is a testament to the resiliency of Indigenous women. $13.50 [http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=The%5FBody%5FRemembers%5FWhen%5Fthe%5FWorld%5FBroke%5FOpen](http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=The_Body_Remembers_When_the_World_Broke_Open) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 501099107 | Pain and Glory | 2019-12-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-11 | 8:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:43 pm | This film raises the possibility that, at 70, director Pedro Almodóvar is in the midst of a magnificent flowering, that we’re witnessing the best period of his career. Pain and Glory is the story of a Spanish film director, who finds himself dealing with a variety of ailments, physical and emotional, that are keeping him from working. Salvador (Antonio Banderas) has self-narrated his life through the films he has made, which are radical, colorful and vivid. But now he’s feeling the universal blur of old age dissolving his edges. At the same time, his memories keep pulling him back to his beginnings, to his childhood and his relationship with his resourceful and tireless mother (Penélope Cruz). Almodóvar combines a high sense of style with a deep sense of humanity, along with a touch of erotic beauty that has always characterized his work. “Pain and Glory,” all about healing rifts and rejoining life, is personal and universal. It’s also simple in a way that’s incandescent — suffused by a strange and beautiful gentleness of spirit.—San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 509393717 | 🎄 Arbutus Singers Christmas and Carol Sing | 2019-12-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-11 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 6:01 pm | The Arbutus Singers is a community choir that was formed in 1998. Over the last 22 years, they have been singing around the Greater Victoria area supporting organizations and local charities to raise money through their joy of singing and making music. The Arbutus Singers perform a wide array of songs, such as the classic Ave Maria to the Hawaiian Mele Kalikimaka, Can You Feel the Love Tonight and A Soulful Hallelujah, a jazz version of Handel’s Hallujah Chorus. Proceeds from the December 11th concert will go the ChoirKids Program at the Victoria Conservatory of Music. $10-$20 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/arbutus-singers-christmas-and-carol-sing-tickets-73885063213?> Follow Us! [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/arbutussingers/) [Official Site](http://www.arbutussingers.com) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 519193550 | Addicts: Why don’t they just stop using so they would stop dying? | 2019-12-11 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-11 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 8:39 am | Dr. Ramm Hering will discuss “**Addicts: Why don’t they just stop using so they would stop dying?**” **Introduction:** Medical science has developed a much better understanding of the neurobiology of addiction. Implementing evidence based policies is our best hope at decreasing the effects of the opioid crisis. But why is this such a challenge? **About Dr. Hering:** Dr. Hering is the Medical Director, Addiction Medicine for Island Health. He spearheaded the development of the Addiction Medicine Consult Service for Island Health and was the driving force behind the creation of a Rapid Access Addiction Clinic in Victoria. Dr. Hering serves as the Victoria Site Director for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Abuse (BCCSU) Addiction Medicine Fellowship program and works as a clinical consultant on various BCCSU projects. Dr. Hering completed BSc and MSc (Neuroscience) degrees at McGill University, followed by his MD at the University of Calgary and a Family Medicine Residency at Dalhousie University. He then obtained a Diploma in Public Health – Health Services Management Stream and completed a Clinical Fellowship in Addiction Medicine at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, University of Toronto. - Sponsored by the Emanu-El Adult Education Team. - Contact Heshi at heshi@me.com if you have any questions. Entry is by donation: light refreshments will be served. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 539995452 | Choirs in the Courtyard: The Mardi Minstrels | 2019-12-11 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-11 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 6:36 pm | 2019-12-07 6:37 pm | Enjoy a seasonal sampling of choirs from Greater Victoria in the Central Branch courtyard, one of the city’s sweetest acoustic spots. Drop-in.[](https://www.gvpl.ca/event/choirs-in-the-courtyard-gvpl-sings-2/) <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/choirs-in-the-courtyard-the-mardi-minstrels/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 462173603 | 🎄 Old Silk Hats: Improvised Christmas Classics | 2019-12-11 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-11 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 15, 2019 | 2019-12-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191215T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:25 pm | O come all ye playful! Join Paper Street Theatre’s cast of cheerful Improvisers as they explore stories of hope, family, and love in this collection of all new Christmas classics. Rudolf, St Nick, Jesus, and the Grinch better move over and make way for a new cast of holiday characters that will grow your heart and tickle your stockings. So pour yourself an eggnog, throw on a sweater, and come enjoy this evening of Christmas classics. Wed Dec 11th - Sat Dec 14th, 2019 8pm | $15 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-silk-hats-improvised-christmas-classics-tickets-72741426565> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 491674349 | Marriage Story | 2019-12-11 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-11 | 10:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:35 pm | Charlie (**Adam Driver**) and Nicole (**Scarlett Johansson**) love each other deeply, but **their union has come to an end**. From Noah Baumbach (*The Squid and the Whale* (2005), *De Palma* (2016)) comes the story of a couple **struggling through a divorce** in slow motion while living on opposite sides of the country. **99% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “An exquisite heartbreaker…” **Kevin Maher, *Times (UK)*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 501099108 | Pain and Glory | 2019-12-11 | 9:15 pm | 2019-12-11 | 11:08 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:43 pm | This film raises the possibility that, at 70, director Pedro Almodóvar is in the midst of a magnificent flowering, that we’re witnessing the best period of his career. Pain and Glory is the story of a Spanish film director, who finds himself dealing with a variety of ailments, physical and emotional, that are keeping him from working. Salvador (Antonio Banderas) has self-narrated his life through the films he has made, which are radical, colorful and vivid. But now he’s feeling the universal blur of old age dissolving his edges. At the same time, his memories keep pulling him back to his beginnings, to his childhood and his relationship with his resourceful and tireless mother (Penélope Cruz). Almodóvar combines a high sense of style with a deep sense of humanity, along with a touch of erotic beauty that has always characterized his work. “Pain and Glory,” all about healing rifts and rejoining life, is personal and universal. It’s also simple in a way that’s incandescent — suffused by a strange and beautiful gentleness of spirit.—San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 539994700 | Choirs in the Courtyard: Happy Valley Elementary School Choir | 2019-12-12 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-12 | 2:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 6:35 pm | 2019-12-07 6:35 pm | Enjoy a seasonal sampling of choirs from Greater Victoria in the Central Branch courtyard, one of the city’s sweetest acoustic spots. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/choirs-in-the-courtyard-happy-valley-elementary-school-choir/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 534257608 | 🎄 Christmas Pop Up Market | 2019-12-12 | 3:00 pm | 2019-12-12 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:28 pm | Join us Thursday Dec 12 from 3 to 7 PM for a Local Vendors Market and Tastings. Cross off everyone on your Christmas list! Happy Christmas from the Cascadia Quadra Team! <https://www.facebook.com/events/439331313631195/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 518353256 | 🎄 Hibernation Celebration Craft Fair and HAT Open House | 2019-12-12 | 4:00 pm | 2019-12-12 | 7:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 11:58 am | 2019-11-14 11:58 am | This December you are invited to HAT's conservation craft fair and open house. Our small office will be full of art, snacks, drinks, and great conversation. Please come by and check us out, and keep holiday gifts for loved ones in mind. For more information please feel free to email us at <hatmail@hat.bc.ca> Address: #202-661 Burnside Rd. E - Above the Blanshard Winery. Date: Thursday December 12th, 4:00-7:00pm |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 534268691 | 🎄 The Holiday Night Market | 2019-12-12 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-12 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:38 pm | A night to gather & shop with local creatives and makers. Thursday, December 12th from 5pm - 9pm. Come join us, sip on some wine, enjoy some eats, and shop for the perfect gifts. Plants, food, and wine by Back In Five. Cookies & cake by The Bake House at Heartwood & Co. VENDORS: Smoke and Sage Co Back In Five Bees + Bones Goldilocks Wraps Hair Of The Dog Scrunchies Days and Hazy Thrift Zaleska Jewelry Plena Plena Plants Cait Wind Jeerg Prints Covet + Keep KODO collection and more... <https://www.facebook.com/events/1422440077920614/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 519501466 | 🚫🎄 Museum Happy Hour: A Festive Non-Holiday Party | 2019-12-12 | 5:30 pm | 2019-12-12 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 3:25 pm |  Join us on the second Thursday of the month for themed events and activities for adults. Drinks and light fare are available for purchase. Events are limited to designated galleries and are not museum-wide. **A Festive Non-Holiday Party** Get together with friends with not a Christmas tree in sight. Taking place in the Natural History gallery. Bring the kids! Our [Parallel Play Childminding](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109179/parallel-play-childminding) is available for this event. $10 per person <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108983/museum-happy-hour-festive-non-holiday-party> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 528552726 | 🎄📈 Holiday Soiree | 2019-12-12 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-12 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-25 8:57 am | We are thrilled to invite you to our annual Holiday Soiree benefiting the Victoria Women's Transition House. Join us to mix + mingle with libations + appies to get into the holiday spirit! Hosted at the beautiful new KWENCH co-working space, we will have our Elate Makeup Artists offering personal consultations throughout the evening, a pre-loved cocktail wear pop-up shop curated by YoUnlimited, as well as a chance to bid on some exquisite silent auction items and win one of our three lovely raffle gifts. Start your holiday season with us for a fun evening of shopping, benefiting a great cause, and sharing the joy! Ticket price includes: 3 tickets for a chance to win one of our 3 raffle gifts + $10 credit towards your Elate purchase that evening, as well as amazing appies from Toque Catering + a custom Holiday Soiree cocktail to enjoy. All profits raised will be donated to the [Victoria Women's Transition House](https://www.transitionhouse.net/). In collaboration with [YoUnlimited](http://younlimited.com/) + [Kwench](https://www.clubkwench.com/en) + [Toque Catering](https://www.toquecatering.com/). **$20-$25** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/holiday-soiree-tickets-79801415181**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/holiday-soiree-tickets-79801415181) **Have an overflow of Cocktail Wear?** We are looking for pre-loved cocktail wear to be donated for the evening of the Holiday Soiree. All proceeds from the POP UP shop will be donated to The Women's Transition House. Drop off your pre-loved attire to **Club Kwench** by December 1st (Mon-Fri between 8am-4pm) *Thank you for your continued support.* |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 493472386 | 🧵 Monthly Sewcial | 2019-12-12 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-12 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-18 11:54 am | This is the perfect opportunity to finish up those incomplete projects that you’ve been hoarding! Share projects and ideas with other sewists and get advice in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Tea is included and guests are welcome to bring in snacks! $15 <https://themakehouse.configio.com/pd/96/monthly-sewcial> You must have basic sewing machine skills to join our Monthly Sewcial as the format is not set up like a formal class or workshop. You are welcome to use our scissors and tools while you are here, but you will need to bring along or purchase thread for the sewing machines. Our sewing studio features 6 Janome 3120QCD machines which feature 60 stitches including 6 one-step buttonholes. Janome’s Exclusive Superior Plus Feed System ensures even, stable feeding with any fabric. And the time saving features including memorized needle up/down, one hand needle threader, and lock stitch button make sewing easy. One of the most amazing features of this sewing machine is the pedal free sewing option. This machine has a start/stop button, which makeS sewing much easier for both children and people with disabilities. We also have sergers and coverstitch machines (previous experience required). We have a collection of dressmaking & separates patterns as well as lingerie, childrenswear and loads of accessories projects which you can use during your time at The Makehouse. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 528566250 | 🎄🍺 Holiday Beers | 2019-12-12 | 6:30 pm | 2019-12-12 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-25 9:17 am | Explore the world of BEER with the [**Thirsty Writer**](http://www.thirstywriter.com), Joe Wiebe. Once each month, Joe shares insights into a different style of beer with us. Taste through 8 beers in a friendly, relaxed environment, with a maximum of 14 guests per class. All beer fans welcome! **December : Holiday Beers** Get ideas for presents for the beer lovers on your list, as well as selections to bring to parties or even to serve at your holiday dinner. **$20** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/holiday-beers-tickets-62272473645**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/holiday-beers-tickets-62272473645) **Why not pick up a SIX PACK OF BEER (Classes)** Everybody loves a six pack - especially when it saves you money! Pick up a Six Pack of our monthly beer classes and save $5 per ticket. That's only $15 for each class. Packs can be purchased [**here**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/six-pack-of-beer-classes-tickets-32604616285), or via email at [wine@vesselliquor.com. ](mailto:wine@vesselliquor.com) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 541779092 | 🛐 Labyrinth by Sound & Candlelight | 2019-12-12 | 6:30 pm | 2019-12-12 | 8:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 6:29 pm | Illuminate your journey as you walk the Labyrinth. We humans have walked the labyrinth for thousands of years, through many cultures… sound brings us back even further to our beginnings. This sacred walk and the vibrations of Ocian Sound will bring your heart more and more open with each step. Medicine Music will sing to your soul so that you may walk with intention, focus and a heartful calm as you tune into Sacred Presence and open to Divine Wisdom, to release, receive and renew. Ocian of Ocian Sound Medicine Music is an established sound practitioner, offering to audiences across North America These sessions can include instruments such as: Crystal Bowls, Crystal Lyre, Chimes, Rattles & Feathers, Steel & Medicine Drum, Sansula and Triple Drone Flute and powerful vocal harmonics. Donations gratefully accepted: $5.00 - $10.00 Free [https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/event\_id/39727](https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/event_id/39727) |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 537016236 | 📈 Together Victoria Trivia Fundraiser | 2019-12-12 | 6:45 pm | 2019-12-12 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:14 am | The by-election is just around the corner and we need your support! Join us for a fun night of trivia, beer, cider, snacks and good times to raise money for the Together Victoria by-election campaign. Bring your A-game and your cash! **Tickets are $20 and all proceeds will be going to the Together Victoria By-Election Campaign.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/together-victoria-trivia-fundraiser-tickets-84096433697**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/together-victoria-trivia-fundraiser-tickets-84096433697) **Where: 2% Jazz, 740 Hillside Ave.** **When: Thursday, December 12** **Doors open at 6:45 pm** Games starts at 7:30 pm Game ends: 9:30 pm Last call: 9:45 pm We would like to thank 2% Jazz for allowing the use of the space and to Ben Isaacs for running the show! The space is wheelchair accessible and washrooms will be labelled gender neutral. Please refrain from wearing scents to this event. This will not be a child friendly event, it will be quite loud and boisterous. Together Victoria would like to acknowledge that we are organizing on the homeland of the Lekwungen peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We recognize that Turtle Island, now known as Canada and including the City of Victoria, was established through displacement and colonial violence. All levels of government, including municipal governments, have and continue to contribute to the colonization. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 501099109 | Pain and Glory | 2019-12-12 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-12 | 8:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:43 pm | This film raises the possibility that, at 70, director Pedro Almodóvar is in the midst of a magnificent flowering, that we’re witnessing the best period of his career. Pain and Glory is the story of a Spanish film director, who finds himself dealing with a variety of ailments, physical and emotional, that are keeping him from working. Salvador (Antonio Banderas) has self-narrated his life through the films he has made, which are radical, colorful and vivid. But now he’s feeling the universal blur of old age dissolving his edges. At the same time, his memories keep pulling him back to his beginnings, to his childhood and his relationship with his resourceful and tireless mother (Penélope Cruz). Almodóvar combines a high sense of style with a deep sense of humanity, along with a touch of erotic beauty that has always characterized his work. “Pain and Glory,” all about healing rifts and rejoining life, is personal and universal. It’s also simple in a way that’s incandescent — suffused by a strange and beautiful gentleness of spirit.—San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 537479030 | Confabulation YYJ: Family Stories | 2019-12-12 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-12 | 9:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:48 pm | FAMILY STORIES: True stories the people you have to live with—or how you live without them. Join co-hosts Cassandra Togneri & [Carol Lynne](https://www.facebook.com/carollynne.michaels) Michaels on Thursday Dec. 12th for an evening of all-true stories told by the people that lived them—inspired by the theme "Family Stories". Storytellers will be [announced shortly](https://www.facebook.com/events/2156364311339613/). Doors 7pm / Show 7:30pm Tickets $10 (at the door only) What is "Confabulation"? Honest accounts told by the people that lived them—without notes, props or gimmicks. Stories, true as we can tell them. Storytellers wanted for future shows! -> Submit your story at [confabulation.ca/tellastory](http://confabulation.ca/tellastory) and we'll get in touch. We encourage all people to share their stories—we're here to listen. \----- ABOUT [Confabulation](https://www.facebook.com/ConfabStories/) is an all-true storytelling series that takes place monthly in Montreal and Victoria! Learn more & get in touch with us at [www.Confabulation.ca](http://www.confabulation.ca/) We're on Instagram too: @CONFABSTORIES \----- UNCEDED TERRITORY We gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is the unceded land of the Lekwungen speaking peoples, also known as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. \----- ACCESSIBILITY There are three multi-user, gender-inclusive bathrooms with stalls. One bathroom has a larger stall with its own sink and a grab bar. The Victoria Event Centre does not currently have an operational elevator. The only way into the VEC is up 27 wood stairs, 11″ deep, 6″ high. There are wooden 2.5” handrails 38” up the wall on each side of the staircase (54” apart, so not graspable on both sides at once). If you require assistance with accessing the space, please contact the VEC staff at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and they will do their best to accommodate. More detailed venue accessibility info is available at: <http://www.victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 516662190 | Comedy Smash the Carlton | 2019-12-12 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-12 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 10:07 pm | You want more comedy victoria.... you got it!!!!! Mouth Grenade Productions is proud to announce our first monthly showcase.... and what other way to celebrate a first show then with a bomb lineup, a killer double feature of K.C Novak and Rosa Graham! And with Zach Rousseau hosting you know the laughs are gunna keep a rolling... so get your butts down to the Carlton Club Cabaret December 12th bring a friend or two, have a drink or ten and be prepared to laugh your brains out Early bird tickets $10 (until November 17th) regular price $12 and $15 at the door doors at 8 show at 9 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-smash-the-carlton-tickets-79687500459> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 491674361 | Marriage Story | 2019-12-12 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-12 | 10:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-16 4:36 pm | Charlie (**Adam Driver**) and Nicole (**Scarlett Johansson**) love each other deeply, but **their union has come to an end**. From Noah Baumbach (*The Squid and the Whale* (2005), *De Palma* (2016)) comes the story of a couple **struggling through a divorce** in slow motion while living on opposite sides of the country. **99% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com** “An exquisite heartbreaker…” **Kevin Maher, *Times (UK)*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 501099110 | Pain and Glory | 2019-12-12 | 9:15 pm | 2019-12-12 | 11:08 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:43 pm | This film raises the possibility that, at 70, director Pedro Almodóvar is in the midst of a magnificent flowering, that we’re witnessing the best period of his career. Pain and Glory is the story of a Spanish film director, who finds himself dealing with a variety of ailments, physical and emotional, that are keeping him from working. Salvador (Antonio Banderas) has self-narrated his life through the films he has made, which are radical, colorful and vivid. But now he’s feeling the universal blur of old age dissolving his edges. At the same time, his memories keep pulling him back to his beginnings, to his childhood and his relationship with his resourceful and tireless mother (Penélope Cruz). Almodóvar combines a high sense of style with a deep sense of humanity, along with a touch of erotic beauty that has always characterized his work. “Pain and Glory,” all about healing rifts and rejoining life, is personal and universal. It’s also simple in a way that’s incandescent — suffused by a strange and beautiful gentleness of spirit.—San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 539974068 | 🎄 Santa Bus | 2019-12-13 | 8:00 am | 2019-12-13 | 3:15 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 15, 2019 | 2019-12-14 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191215T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 5:46 pm | 2019-12-07 5:47 pm | **Santa Bus** Be on the lookout for the red-nosed Santa Bus in the Victoria Regional Transit System from December 13 to December 14. Santa and his helpers will be handing out candy canes and free rides to everyone who hops onboard. - [December 13 Santa Bus Schedule & Routes](https://drive.google.com/open?id=15ZNHCuFSHgfDD2fGCIFpck09Y5en_td-&usp=sharing) - [December 14 Santa Bus Schedule & Routes](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1mELfQLcTq33slCwLnPtvrvjz9mA9A2E2&usp=sharing) <https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/news?nid=1529706861166> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 514077691 | 📈🎄 Stuff the Stocking | 2019-12-13 | 8:00 am | 2019-12-13 | 11:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-09 4:20 pm | Join us for our annual fundraiser in support of [The Cridge Respitality Program](https://cridge.org/rr/respitality/)! Make a difference in the lives of parents (or caregivers) of children with disabilities! Everyone is welcome. WHEN: Friday, December 13th, 8 am to 11 am WHERE: The Cridge Seniors’ Lounge at 1307 Hillside Ave <https://cridge.org/event/stuff-the-stocking-3/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 540692936 | 🎄📚 Live Christmas Music at Munro's Books | 2019-12-13 | 12:00 pm | 2019-12-13 | 2:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 15, 2019 | 2019-12-14 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191215T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-08 4:17 pm | 2019-12-08 4:17 pm | Julian Vitek & Perry Foster will be playing traditional Christmas music Please join us! <https://www.munrobooks.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 539975895 | 🎄 Victoria’s Largest Small Office Christmas Party | 2019-12-13 | 12:00 pm | 2019-12-13 | 3:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 5:52 pm | Bring your small group to enjoy a BIG OFFICE HOLIDAY PARTY! Friday December 13, 2019 – 12:00noon – 3:00pm We’ve taken the hassle out of party planning and done it all for you; including a beautifully decorated setting, delicious holiday buffet, live music, photo booth, fabulous door prizes, and more! This is the perfect party for groups of 8-40 (tables of 8 & 10). **$50 per person (plus tax & service charge)** For more details, or to purchase tickets, please contact the Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Sales & Events Team at 250-360-5900, or <vic.sales@deltahotels.com> [**https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/festivals-events/victorias-largest-small-office-christmas-party**](https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/festivals-events/victorias-largest-small-office-christmas-party) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 540021569 | 🎄🎈 Holiday Luncheon | 2019-12-13 | 12:00 pm | 2019-12-13 | 3:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 7:39 pm | Share the spirit of the holiday season with us at our traditional festive meal. Caroling and entertainment to follow. Bring your family and friends. All ages welcome. Must purchase meal tickets in advance by Tue, Dec 10th. <https://www.facebook.com/events/421148865164176/> Volunteer with CSVAC: <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 513042942 | The Two Popes | 2019-12-13 | 1:30 pm | 2019-12-13 | 3:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until December 16, 2019 | 2019-12-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191216T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 10:01 am | 2019-11-08 10:04 am | At the height of potential Catholic and Vatican reform, **Pope Benedict and his successor-turned-adversary, Cardinal Bergoglio**, share opposing perspectives on the **future of the Church and its people**. Directed by Fernando Meirelles (*City of God* (2003)), (*The Constant Gardener* (2005)). **88% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com.** A strong frontrunner for the 2020 Academy Awards. “Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility.” **Kate Taylor, *Globe and Mail*** 19+ $11.43 ($2 Membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-two-popes/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 540691600 | 📚🍷 Autographing with Shawn Soole | 2019-12-13 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-13 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-08 4:14 pm | You will know him from his days as head bartender at Pagliacci's, Little Jumbo and Clive's, and now writer and mixologist [Shawn Soole](https://munrobooks.com/?searchtype=author&qs=shawn+soole&qs_file=&q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=author) will be joining us to sign copies of his new book [***Great Northern Cocktails***](https://munrobooks.com/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qs=9781907434525). With over 140 drink recipes plus syrup, tincture, and infusion formulae, ***Great Northern Cocktails*** features 150 bartenders from across Canada, along with their recipes, bartending tips, a range of easy-to-follow homemade ingredients, and a glossary so even novice mixers can follow along. The perfect gift for any cocktail lover! <https://www.munrobooks.com/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 504941421 | 🎄📈 Lights of Wonder: Bright Days | 2019-12-13 | 4:00 pm | 2019-12-13 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until December 31, 2019 | 2019-12-31 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191231T075959Z;BYDAY=SU,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 8:06 pm | 2019-10-30 8:08 pm | The Downtown Victoria Business Association and our 1500 members have created something special: an all-ages, all access, FREE December holiday extravaganza. From December 13 through December 30, we invite you and your loved ones to enjoy Lights of Wonder as often as you’d like. Come share the magic of the season, sip some hot chocolate, take a selfie or two under our canopy of lights, and then explore other downtown Victoria venues. Lights of Wonder offers Greater Victoria a reason to bundle up, get outside, and explore all that downtown has to offer. Did we mention that there’s no admission fee? This celebration is Downtown Victoria’s BIG gift to the region. Learn more at [www.lightsofwonder.ca](http://www.lightsofwonder.ca) (live November 1st). **THREE WAYS TO EARN YOUR ELF STRIPES AND GET INVOLVED** **Prepared Food and Beverage Vendors**: read the [Vendor Guidelines](https://downtownvictoria.ca/app/uploads/2019/10/LoW_2019_Vendor-Guidelines_FINAL.pdf) and then fill out an [application form](https://downtownvictoria.ca/app/uploads/2019/10/LoW-2019_Vendor-Application-Form_fillable_saveable.pdf). Application deadline is November 1. **Volunteer:** Everyone from high-school students to seniors is welcome. Apply online today: [www.dvba.ca/volunteer](http://www.dvba.ca/volunteer). (Application deadline is November 29) We also have a handy-dandy [volunteer FAQ here ](https://downtownvictoria.ca/app/uploads/2019/10/Lights-of-Wonder_VolunteerFAQ_October16.pdf) **Sponsors:** Download our [sponsorship package here](https://downtownvictoria.ca/app/uploads/2019/10/DVBA-HOLIDAY-SPONSORSHIP-PACKAGE-2019_Final.pdf). Application deadline is November 1. |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 513044387 | The Two Popes | 2019-12-13 | 4:15 pm | 2019-12-13 | 6:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until December 16, 2019 | 2019-12-16 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191216T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 10:02 am | 2019-11-08 10:04 am | At the height of potential Catholic and Vatican reform, **Pope Benedict and his successor-turned-adversary, Cardinal Bergoglio**, share opposing perspectives on the **future of the Church and its people**. Directed by Fernando Meirelles (*City of God* (2003)), (*The Constant Gardener* (2005)). **88% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com.** A strong frontrunner for the 2020 Academy Awards. “Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility.” **Kate Taylor, *Globe and Mail*** 19+ $11.43 ($2 Membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-two-popes/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 530646562 | 🎄📈 Annual Christmas Party and Coach Elf Off | 2019-12-13 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-13 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-27 10:28 am | **Take some time this holiday season to look after yourself – and help out a good cause at the same time.** Just a few awesome things that are in store for you and your friends: FREE workouts for all levels! Members bring your friends!! PHOTOBOOTH with keepsake print outs! REVENGE FUNDRAISER: Coaches in skin tight elf costumes ready to do your bidding Pay for gruelling workout movements and make them suffer! Or purchase some balls for the DUNK TANK and get them icy All donators will be entered to WIN prizes including a free one month membership at CrossFit LoLo and more! All proceeds will be put towards buying kid-sized bars and equipment for the new upcoming kids program! Come out to have some fun and support a good cause in the name of holiday spirit! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/annual-christmas-party-and-coach-elf-off-tickets-83925069141> |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 534264646 | 🎄📈 Wintertide Hand-Made Holiday Market 2019 | 2019-12-13 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-13 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Daily until December 15, 2019 | 2019-12-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191215T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:35 pm | 2019-12-01 4:35 pm | Fri Dec 13, 5-9pm Sat Dec 14, 10am-4pm At Wintertide Hand-made Holiday Market 2019, thirty-five artisans are offering their finest goods for an excellent holiday shopping experience! “The vision is to bring our community of crafters together, and for customers to meet the artists behind every gift they pick up. We’re so excited to be holding Wintertide in Oak Bay/ Coast Salish neighbourhood.” WINTERTIDE is the lovechild of two Victoria artists who bring together a curated community of designers & crafters for stellar small-batch shopping events. We’re excited to welcome you to Wintertide 2019! [\#wintertidemarket](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/wintertidemarket) [\#shopfromthemakers](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/shopfromthemakers) [\#victoriachristmasmarket](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/victoriachristmasmarket) [\#yyjchristmasmarket](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yyjchristmasmarket) [\#friendswhomakearttogetherstaytogether](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/friendswhomakearttogetherstaytogether) [\#oakbaymarket](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/oakbaymarket) ✨ Free admission ✨ Donations welcome in support of the 1Up Single Parent Resource Centre. ✨ <https://www.facebook.com/events/524583608386270/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 540144783 | 🎄 Breakwater Quartet at Russell Books | 2019-12-13 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-13 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 15, 2019 | 2019-12-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191215T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 11:25 pm | 2019-12-07 11:25 pm | Celebrate the holiday season with musical flair! Join the Breakwater Quartet for a performance of holiday classics at Russell Books. Friday, December 13, 6:00-8:00pm Saturday, December 14, 2:00-4:00pm <https://www.russellbooks.com/breakwater-quartet-at-russell-books/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 510455211 | 🍷 Aromas in Wine | 2019-12-13 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-13 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-05 7:24 pm | Dive into the wine world in this masterclass with Katie Phelan from Beaufort Vineyard & Estate Winery. We will look into understanding and Identifying Aromas in Wine while exploring different wines from the island. We will also learn about Vancouver Island's cool climate terroir and everything involved with this matter. Katie has a MA in food and wine culture and communications and has been teaching and writing about wine for 13 years. Tickets: 15$ (16 spots avaliable), purchase online: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aromas-in-wine-tickets-80354182523> Phone:250-590-5883 Email: tudorlrsevents@gmail.com |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 534232586 | 🍺 Drink & Draw With Gaming Artists at Ground Control Cafe | 2019-12-13 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-13 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 3:41 pm | ***Join us for a night of drinking and drawing with professional video game artists!*** An interactive drawing experience where viewers can watch local gaming artists play some extremely silly art games before their very eyes. Watch Amaris Fisher (Kano), Michelle Papadopoulos and Alexis Theroux (Codename) create a work of art from scratch. We’ll be playing games and challenges like drawing from memory or drawing based off random Urban Dictionary articles. No matter the prompt, expect general silliness because even the dumbest ideas can lead to something amazing. So bring your sketchbook, grab a beer and come with your questions! We look forward to meeting you! Original prints and coffee delights will also be available! Space is limited so make sure you tell us you're coming! <https://www.viatec.ca/events/drink-draw> **CONTACT:** Dominic Ohl, Ground Control Cafe Manager dohl@viatec.ca |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 528548329 | 🎄🎈 North Park Free Holiday Skate | 2019-12-13 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-13 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-25 8:55 am | ## **FREE HOLIDAY SKATE at Save on Foods Memorial Arena!** We're throwing a party! This will be our first ever event at the arena! Join us for a free holiday skate that features hot chocolate and hot dogs courtesy of the new [Pandora Save on Foods](https://www.saveonfoods.com/store/pandora/), prizes, live music, kids crafts & activities, a holiday themed photo booth, and of course... free skating! (Ice time 6:30-7:45pm) **Skate rentals, including helmets and skating supports for new skaters are available free of charge.** Not only is this a super fun, free holiday skate, but this is also an opportunity to tell us what neighbourhood topics and issues are priorities for you (in North Park we don't skate around the issues!) What matters to you about the neighbourhood where you live? **We are still confirming the details for this event, but please "save the date" and check back here for updates! We are excited to host an event for residents, businesses and skating enthusiasts in North Park!** This event takes place on ancestral territories of the Songhees First Nation. We acknowledge and thank the Songhees First Nations community for allowing us to live, work and spend time on their lands. Registration is appreciated to inform our food and beverage purchasing, but not required! <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/north-park-free-holiday-skate-tickets-79286244291> Thank you to everyone who is helping make this event possible: [City of Victoria](https://www.victoria.ca/#), [Save on Foods (Pandora), ](https://www.saveonfoods.com/store/pandora/) [The Parsonnage](https://fernwoodcoffee.com/pages/parsonage-cafe), [North Park Bike Shop](https://www.northparkbikeshop.com/), [Thrift/Craft,](https://www.instagram.com/thriftcraftvictoria/) and [Cold Comfort.](https://www.coldcomfort.ca/) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 523401710 | 🎄📈 CBC Radio and Our Place present A Christmas Carol | 2019-12-13 | 6:30 pm | 2019-12-13 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 8:21 pm | CBC Radio and Our Place present this dramatic reading on December 13 at the First Metropolitan United Church. Doors open at 6:30 pm, with the show taking place from 7 – 9 pm. Students from the Suzuki School at the Victoria Conservatory of Music will be playing as people arrive. At 7 pm, each CBC personality takes a turn reading a stave from A Christmas Carol. Between each reading, the Our Place outREACH choir will have a Christmas Carol sing-a-long with the audience. All proceeds from the show benefit the work of Our Place. There will be a 20 minute intermission around 8:15 pm. Hot chocolate and cookies will be available by donation at intermission. <https://www.ourplacesociety.com/christmas-carol> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 501099111 | Downton Abbey | 2019-12-13 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-13 | 9:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:43 pm | Downton Abbey, has returned four years after its series finale, with the entire original cast to tell one more tale from the stately Yorkshire manor. This time, the King and Queen are coming for a visit, which is a perfect capsule tale that allows fan-favorites upstairs and down to put on a show. The film picks up in 1927, and finds the exceedingly charming cast almost exactly as we left them. Lady Mary is running the show, Tom Branson is still (quietly) an Irish republican, Lady Edith is very much Edith, Mrs. Hughes is handling everything, Anna is the perfect mix of cleverness and compassionate, Daisy and Mrs. Patmore never miss a beat with their patter, and Mr. Molesley is exceptional comic relief. But there is a whiff of revolution in the air, as the royal visit stirs up some budding anti-monarchist feelings among the staff, and even those upstairs are straining against the societal restraints placed upon them.—Paste UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 531529555 | 🎄 Singalonga Sound of Music 2019 (19+) | 2019-12-13 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-13 | 10:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Friday and Saturday until December 28, 2019 | 2019-12-28 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191228T075959Z;BYDAY=SU,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-28 9:03 am | 2019-11-28 9:07 am | A tuneful, heartwarming story, based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home. **$11.43** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/singalonga-sound-of-music-2019/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/singalonga-sound-of-music-2019/) Rated G – [No Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) 2 pieces of ID will be required for entry of 19+ screenings. One must be Government issued with a photo and birth date – yellow replacement ID paper does not count for photo ID All ages screenings – no liquor will be served Your ticket includes a prop bag! Available at the door, night of Bags will be checked – no outdoor food or drink Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>  |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 504783759 | 🎄 Ghosts of Christmas Past: A Paranormal Investigation | 2019-12-13 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-13 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2019-10-30 3:40 pm | **Join the Beyond Belief Paranormal Events Team and participate in an investigation of many strange and ghostly encounters at Point Ellice** Join the Beyond Belief Paranormal Events Team for a special holiday (and Friday the 13th!) investigation of the paranormal occurrences that staff, volunteers, and visitors have experienced at Point Ellice House. Reports of activity in and around the 1861 home include full body apparitions, voices, footsteps, and lights turning on by themselves. Some people feel ghostly presences in the rooms of the house and visitor centre. Access is being given to the team and those that are brave enough to join them! Over the course of the evening you will have the opportunity to participate in seances, vigils, EVP sessions, and glass moving, as well as use of the ghost hunting equipment the team will be bringing. $65 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ghosts-of-christmas-past-a-paranormal-investigation-tickets-79227364179> \*\*\*Attendees can receive a refund up to 7 days before the event start date. Refunds will not be issued after this period\*\*\* |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 477257862 | 🎄🎈 Jolly Jingle Story Mingle | 2019-12-13 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-13 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-02 8:19 am | 2019-10-02 8:20 am | Throw on your PJs and come on down to sit around the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy some interactive secular holiday storytelling. We're excited to welcome back Ali with her energetic storytelling as part of our holiday line-up. The energy is awesome and the storytelling will be engaging. This is sure to get your whole family in the holiday spirit.  <https://www.esquimalt.ca/community-events/events-listing/calendar/jolly-jingle-story-mingle> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 539974922 | 🎄 FRIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: a Tim Burton Ball! | 2019-12-13 | 9:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 5:49 pm | **FRIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: a Tim Burton Ball! Live out your Tim Burton fantasy this December at Lucky Bar!** PHAMUS PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: (formerly known as Madimus Productions) FRIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: a Tim Burton Ball! Join us for a night of Tim Burton themed Drag, Burlesque, Theatre, and Live Art. Come dressed in your best Tim Burton lewk for this epic affair. There will be a Costume Contest with some amazing prizes! Hosted by our favourite weirdo: J McLaughlin Featuring the RETURN of MANTRA!! \*\*Mantra is a Drag Queen and Performance Artist from YVR who has been on hiatus for several years but has come back from the depths of their imagination to bring you one amazing show you don't want to miss TOP NOTCH performances from: Eddi Licious Henrietta Dubet Gala Vega Sinful Deville Persi Flage Chaz Avery Luna Lush Hazel Nuez Walter E Go and The Saltines!! PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS Dance Floor Vibes provided by DJ NIMS (YVR) \*\*\*\* Doors at 9pm Show at 10pm \*\*\*PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE!\*\* **\*order online through Eventbrite: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/frightmare-before-christmas-a-tim-burton-ball-tickets-79978354411>** **Pre sale tickets: $15** **$20 at the door** Photography by: Amus BeastO Stage Tiger: Kristen K. \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* At all Phamus Events there is ZERO TOLERANCE for any type of body shaming, homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist, ableist or hateful behaviour. Don't forget to exercise consent when communicating with fellow humans! There will be a photographer/videographer at this event, if you do not want your photo taken, be sure to tell the photographer. We acknowledge with great respect the Lkwungen-speaking peoples on whose traditional territory this event is being held, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Do you want to attend this show but have a financial barrier? Email us at phamusproductions@gmail.com for more information on how you can attend. ACCESSIBILITY: \- Lucky Bar is a fully accessible venue with a ramp entrance and an accessible gender-neutral single-stall bathroom, located at the end of the bar, on the right. Additional bathrooms are located up a short flight of stairs. \- There is seating with tables at the back of the bar which is typically available on a first-come-first-served basis. There are two steps to access the seating. If, due to mobility restrictions, you require seating to be able to attend the event, please contact us and make reservations for you. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 501099112 | Downton Abbey | 2019-12-13 | 9:20 pm | 2019-12-13 | 11:22 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:43 pm | Downton Abbey, has returned four years after its series finale, with the entire original cast to tell one more tale from the stately Yorkshire manor. This time, the King and Queen are coming for a visit, which is a perfect capsule tale that allows fan-favorites upstairs and down to put on a show. The film picks up in 1927, and finds the exceedingly charming cast almost exactly as we left them. Lady Mary is running the show, Tom Branson is still (quietly) an Irish republican, Lady Edith is very much Edith, Mrs. Hughes is handling everything, Anna is the perfect mix of cleverness and compassionate, Daisy and Mrs. Patmore never miss a beat with their patter, and Mr. Molesley is exceptional comic relief. But there is a whiff of revolution in the air, as the royal visit stirs up some budding anti-monarchist feelings among the staff, and even those upstairs are straining against the societal restraints placed upon them.—Paste UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 537195091 | Dance Lessons w/ Dj Trever & TecStyleZ | 2019-12-13 | 10:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 2:00 am | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 3:35 pm | 2019-12-04 4:11 pm | Lace up your dancing shoes and come join us. Your Instructors for the evening are : Dj Trever - GordonHood Bio to follow TecStyleZ- Party People Sound Splutions The man they call TecStyleZ has a rather ridiculously large & diverse collection of music at his disposal, and the ability to play to just about any crowd. The love of music and what he does comes thru in his sets and mixes. Since moving to Vancouver Island he has performed at Tall Tree Music Festival, Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, Otherworld and Soundwave. These days you can find him playing those funky, soulful, greasy,dance-floor bumpin' sounds. Get out your comfortable shoes Have a good stretch And be prepared to shake what yo mama gave Doors @ 10pm 10$ cover b4 midnight <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/events/> ┄ We would like to gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people. ┄ The Victoria Event Centre (VEC) is a non-profit organization (Victoria Multi-Cultual Society) that operates a multi-purpose rental venue for non-profits, arts groups, cultural communities and everyone in between. At the VEC there is zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. If you feel uncomfortable at any time please take care of yourself and/or find one of our community support folks to help out. ┄ VEC Accessibility: There are three multi-user, gender-inclusive bathrooms with stalls. One bathroom has a larger stall with its own sink and a grab bar (more details in the ‘Bathrooms’ section). The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. The only way into the VEC is up 27 wood stairs, 11″ deep, 6″ high. There are wooden 2.5” handrails 38” up the wall on each side of the staircase (54” apart, so not graspable on both sides at once). See further details in ‘Getting Inside’ section) If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender inclusive wheelchair accessible washroom that technically fits necessary size dimensions, but is missing a bar and a handrail beside the toilet. There are two stalls, in the washroom, but only one of these has been renovated to meet 5’x5′ wheelchair clearance. More detailed venue accessibility info is available at: <https://www.victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> Accessibility update at the here: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VEC-Accessibility-Update-June-2019.pdf> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 539998314 | 🎄🎈 VWCA Breakfast with Santa | 2019-12-14 | 7:30 am | 2019-12-14 | 12:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 6:42 pm | Share a breakfast with family, friends, neighbours and Santa this holiday season! There will be crafts with the folks at Highpoint Church and sing traditional Christmas songs with the Salvation Army brass band. Breakfast at either 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM includes pancakes sausages, fruit, juice, tea, and coffee $5 Per person To register please call 250-590-8922 before December 6th <https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/festivals-events/vwca-breakfast-santa> Looking for a festive way to give back to your community this holiday season? Volunteer at the VWCA’s annual Breakfast with Santa! Volunteers are needed Saturday December 14th from 7:30AM-12:00PM to help cook and serve pancakes. This is an incredibly fun morning and everyone who helps out gets a free breakfast! To learn more or to sign-up please email Julie at <volunteer@victoriawest.ca>.[](https://www.tourismvictoria.com/see-do/festivals-events/vwca-breakfast-santa) <https://www.victoriawest.ca/volunteers-needed-breakfast-with-santa/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 532601348 | 🎈 When the Circus Comes to Town! | 2019-12-14 | 8:30 am | 2019-12-14 | 2:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-29 1:50 pm | 2019-11-29 1:51 pm | Enjoy free circus entertainment aimed at kids ages 0-5, while you wait to get your flu vaccine. Free coffee will be available for the adults. Want to perform? Sign up here! <https://forms.gle/bddofkgm1D4kpav36> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 408947394 | 🎄 Breakfast with Santa | 2019-12-14 | 9:00 am | 2019-12-14 | 11:00 am | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-23 9:18 am | 2019-07-23 9:18 am | This fun filled event includes a pancake breakfast with sides, plus: face painting, crafts, a sing–along and a visit from Santa with photos! Event is by registration only, so phone us early to get in on this holiday family tradition. $8 Tickets: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/breakfast-with-santa-tickets-65603141763> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 519755239 | 🎄 Cedar Hill Christmas Market | 2019-12-14 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-14 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:10 pm | Back by popular request - Cedar Hill Middle School's Music Program is excited to host this fun Christmas market again. With over 30 vendors, there'll be something for everyone on your Christmas list! Come and enjoy live music while you shop! | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 520353991 | 🎄🎈 Wreath Making for Families | 2019-12-14 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-14 | 11:30 am | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-16 4:09 pm | 2019-11-16 4:09 pm | This is becoming a fun tradition for many families at HCP. It is a fun way to make a door wreath using a variety of plant materials provided for you! That saves a lot of gathering and helps focus on the creating! We will be using wire wreaths and lots of boughs and branches to choose from. Participants are asked to bring along a pair of hand pruners (secateurs), if you have some. An adult is to accompany each child/youth due to the nature of the activity. **DATE:** Saturday, December 7 **FEE:** $25/child/1 wreath **AGES:** 5 – 14 years **TIME:** 1:00 – 2:30 pm **DATE:** Saturday, December 14 **FEE:** $25/child/1 wreath **AGES:** 5 – 14 years **TIME:** 10:00 – 11:30 am **DATE:** Saturday, December 14 **FEE:** $25/child/1 wreath **AGES:** 5 – 14 years **TIME:** 1:00 – 2:30 pm**[](https://hcp.ca/event/wreath-making-workshops-4-2/2019-11-23/)** **<https://hcp.ca/event/wreath-making-for-families/all/>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500106825 | 🎄 Victoria Etsy Artisans Holiday Event | 2019-12-14 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-14 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 16, 2019 | 2019-12-16 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191216T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 2:42 pm | 2019-10-25 2:42 pm | Your Local Etsy Artisans come together for the First TWO Day Holiday Event | Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 534265498 | 🎄📈 Wintertide Hand-Made Holiday Market 2019 | 2019-12-14 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-14 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:35 pm | Fri Dec 13, 5-9pm Sat Dec 14, 10am-4pm At Wintertide Hand-made Holiday Market 2019, thirty-five artisans are offering their finest goods for an excellent holiday shopping experience! “The vision is to bring our community of crafters together, and for customers to meet the artists behind every gift they pick up. We’re so excited to be holding Wintertide in Oak Bay/ Coast Salish neighbourhood.” WINTERTIDE is the lovechild of two Victoria artists who bring together a curated community of designers & crafters for stellar small-batch shopping events. We’re excited to welcome you to Wintertide 2019! [\#wintertidemarket](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/wintertidemarket) [\#shopfromthemakers](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/shopfromthemakers) [\#victoriachristmasmarket](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/victoriachristmasmarket) [\#yyjchristmasmarket](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yyjchristmasmarket) [\#friendswhomakearttogetherstaytogether](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/friendswhomakearttogetherstaytogether) [\#oakbaymarket](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/oakbaymarket) ✨ Free admission ✨ Donations welcome in support of the 1Up Single Parent Resource Centre. ✨ <https://www.facebook.com/events/524583608386270/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 518288295 | 🚜🎄 Moss Street Holiday Market | 2019-12-14 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-14 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 16, 2019 | 2019-12-16 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191216T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 11:01 am | 2019-11-14 11:01 am | Come join us at the Moss Street Market's Holiday Market! Saturday: 10 - 4pm Sunday: 10 - 4pm Vendors will be in the Fairfield Gonzales Community Centre main building and portable, GOR, & Sir James Douglas School gym. Hot cider available all day. Over 80 vendors selling bath products, cards, clothing, jewellery, pottery, glassworks, art, toys, preserves, baked goods, winter vegetables, chocolates, meats, fish, hot food, beer, wine, cider, and so much more! Mostly indoors but some outdoor vendors. Suggested donation at the door: $2 See you there! Volunteer with the Moss Street Market: [http://www.mossstreetmarket.com/?page\_id=286](http://www.mossstreetmarket.com/?page_id=286) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 539668954 | 🎄 Christmas Cooking Class: One Pan Brunch Casserole | 2019-12-14 | 12:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 8:28 am | Learn how to make this one pan casserole, perfect for Christmas morning! Premake it the night before to ensure an easy morning for everyone. Mike Haddow, of Goodlife Fitness, will spend an hour teaching you how to create the perfect festive brunch meal! Each participant will be given a portion to eat at the end of class. **$10** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/christmas-cooking-class-one-pan-brunch-casserole-tickets-85314693545**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/christmas-cooking-class-one-pan-brunch-casserole-tickets-85314693545) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 523400818 | 🎄📈 Tuba Christmas | 2019-12-14 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 8:19 pm | 2019-11-19 8:19 pm | [Tuba Christmas Victoria](https://www.facebook.com/Tuba-Christmas-Victoria-407377236078231/) presents the 41st annual gathering of more than 100 tuba and euphonium players from across the region. Tubist and University of Victoria instructor Paul Beauchesne will lead the ensemble in one of Victoria’s favourite holiday traditions. Donations will be accepted for the Times Colonist Christmas Fund, a charity that assists the people most in need in the Greater-Victoria community. Tuba Christmas dates back to 1974 where it originated in New York City. Concerts now take place in over 200 cities worldwide and this year marks the 46th year for Tuba Christmas internationally. All tuba and euphonium players are welcome to participate! Anyone wishing to take part in the performance or volunteer to help out should contact Paul Beauchesne at pcbeau1@telus.net. \*Oak Bay Band Students, please see Mr. Weaver to participate. <https://www.facebook.com/Tuba-Christmas-Victoria-407377236078231/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 523423907 | 🎈 Christmas Bird Count for Kids 2019 | 2019-12-14 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 9:04 pm | 2019-11-19 9:05 pm | Take a break from the hectic holiday season to get your family outdoors and participate in one of North America's longest-running citizen science projects. Join us at 1:00 to meet your bird walk leader and explore the winter birds that call Beckwith Park home. There will be holiday refreshments, coloring sheets, and local volunteers eager to share their passion. We may even find a wood duck or two hidden among the mallards at the duck pond. Trails are stroller-friendly. All ages welcome. Please wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. <https://www.facebook.com/events/440743656843139/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 540693349 | 🎄📚 Live Christmas Music at Munro's Books | 2019-12-14 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-08 4:17 pm | Julian Vitek & Perry Foster will be playing traditional Christmas music Please join us! <https://www.munrobooks.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 540144786 | 🎄 Breakwater Quartet at Russell Books | 2019-12-14 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 11:25 pm | Celebrate the holiday season with musical flair! Join the Breakwater Quartet for a performance of holiday classics at Russell Books. Friday, December 13, 6:00-8:00pm Saturday, December 14, 2:00-4:00pm <https://www.russellbooks.com/breakwater-quartet-at-russell-books/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 539972734 | 🎄🎈 Noël pour enfants | 2019-12-14 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 5:43 pm | Viens t’amuser à la Fête de Noël de la Société francophone de Victoria. Il y aura des activités, du bricolage, un conte de Noël ainsi que la visite du père Noël pour ton plus grand divertissement! Samedi 14 décembre – 14h00 à 16h00 On t’attend à la Société francophone Victoria au 2 – 1218 rue Langley. Activité gratuite pour les jeunes de 3 à 12 ans accompagnés d’un adulte. <https://www.facebook.com/events/509511806445897/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 415454298 | 🎄 Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular | 2019-12-14 | 3:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 16, 2019 | 2019-12-16 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191216T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:27 pm | 2019-07-31 3:27 pm | The Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular is a celebration of music, dance, lights and decorations. Now in its 13th season, it has become a holiday tradition for many across Vancouver Island. This year's singing and dancing extravaganza includes musical medleys of well known songs by Billy Joel, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin, a nostalgic war time set, a Broadway medley of Singin' in the Rain songs, a Celtic set, music from Amelie, Bing Crosby's classic 'White Christmas' as well as many more classical hits and Christmas favourites. Three weeks before opening night, a cast of 14 professional singers, dancers and musicians will begin rehearsals in preparation for opening night! This show is in popular demand. A favourite among bus tour groups, staff parties, family and friend reunions, and festive celebrations. Book early so you don’t miss this exciting holiday event! Tickets starting at $47.00 ($39 students)\* \*Ticket prices are subject to change. Tickets and more information: <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/yellowpoint-christmas-spectacular-2019-mcpherson-playhouse> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||
| 509323972 | 🏳️🌈 South Island Gender Variant Drop-In | 2019-12-14 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:47 pm | 2019-11-04 3:47 pm | A drop-in group for trans, gender queer, two-spirit and gender variant individuals on the South Island. A safe place to come together, share and support each other. Presented by AIDS Vancouver Island. Meetings are held twice a month at the Central Branch, alternating between the Community Room and the second floor meeting room. Drop-in.[](https://www.gvpl.ca/event/south-island-gender-variant-drop-in-5/2019-05-08/) <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/south-island-gender-variant-drop-in-6/2019-12-14/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 539927223 | 🎄📈 2nd Annual “A Christmas Hope” Fundraiser Show | 2019-12-14 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 4:27 pm | It’s that time again! Battleaxe Global – Vic City division “A Christmas Hope” 2019 – this year we are providing hampers for Cockrell House. Cockrell House provides support for vets in transition in our community. We are very excited to be able to provide hampers full of necessities and love to those who would like a little more support this year! We are excited to team with Lucky Bar, Victoria this year to bring an exciting Hip-Hop show. We will be doing draws for prizes, as well as a 50/50 to put some cash into the pocket of a lucky winner! We have reached out to the local community for support once again, so expect great prizes! **Doors open at 7pm** **Advanced online tickets: $10** **General admission tickets: $15** **Tickets at the door: $20** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2nd-annual-a-christmas-hope-dec-14th-lucky-bar-victoria-tickets-78750680405**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2nd-annual-a-christmas-hope-dec-14th-lucky-bar-victoria-tickets-78750680405) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 539971346 | 🎄🏳️🌈📈 Drag Bingo Christmas Edition with Mina Mercury | 2019-12-14 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 5:40 pm | 2019-12-07 5:40 pm | Prepare yourselves Victoria, we have none other than ELECTRA SOCKET and guest host MINA MERCURY hosting the BINGO FUN! Have your chance at winning some INCREDIBLE prizes from our sponsors. **Proceeds from Drag Bingo will support Victoria Pride Society**. COME AND JOIN THE FUN! DOORS 7 PM, GAME PLAY 8 PM **Advance tickets $10 or $15 at the door** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/drag-bingo-christmas-edition-with-mina-mercury-tickets-82295139979**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/drag-bingo-christmas-edition-with-mina-mercury-tickets-82295139979) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 501099113 | Downton Abbey | 2019-12-14 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 9:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:43 pm | Downton Abbey, has returned four years after its series finale, with the entire original cast to tell one more tale from the stately Yorkshire manor. This time, the King and Queen are coming for a visit, which is a perfect capsule tale that allows fan-favorites upstairs and down to put on a show. The film picks up in 1927, and finds the exceedingly charming cast almost exactly as we left them. Lady Mary is running the show, Tom Branson is still (quietly) an Irish republican, Lady Edith is very much Edith, Mrs. Hughes is handling everything, Anna is the perfect mix of cleverness and compassionate, Daisy and Mrs. Patmore never miss a beat with their patter, and Mr. Molesley is exceptional comic relief. But there is a whiff of revolution in the air, as the royal visit stirs up some budding anti-monarchist feelings among the staff, and even those upstairs are straining against the societal restraints placed upon them.—Paste UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 539102697 | 🎄 A Very Campy XXX-Mas: Holiday Burlesque | 2019-12-14 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-06 2:45 pm | Pervz&Curvz Collective is excited to announce that once again we are bringing the CABARET to The Carlton Cabaret with A Very Campy XXX-Mas: Holiday Burlesque ~ December 14 2019!!! Show Featuring: Chai Tease Holly Hardwood Pervz&Curvz Collective Wanda Fucqua's Weapon Of Choice XXX-Mas Edition +Many Guest Performances Featuring our very awesome Master of Ceremonies: Blu Pacifica! and many more Pervz&Curvz Krew! Audience members will be able to get photos with Bad Santa by MKM Photography with the option to purchase prints if you LOVE it! Some comments from our last production: "This show was well worth catching 3 (three) buses too" Dan from Royal Oak "It's the mysterious show... In the hard part of town" unknown commenter "......" **Tickets: $15** **Available on Eventbrite:** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pervzcurvz-presents-a-very-campy-xxx-mas-holiday-burlesque-tickets-82067009635**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pervzcurvz-presents-a-very-campy-xxx-mas-holiday-burlesque-tickets-82067009635) Doors @ 8:00pm Showtime @ 9:30pm This event is taking place on the unceded and stolen territory of the Lkwungen speaking people of the WSANEC, Songhees, and Wyomilth (Esquimalt) Nations. Venue Information: 19+ Adult Only Venue (Bring 2 Valid Pieces of Photo ID) Carlton Club Cabaret is open as a niteclub after the show and invites you to stay and dance the night away with NO COVER FOR SHOW ATTENDEES!!... Come for the show and stay for the niteclub party! Coat Check is $2.00 throughout the evening! \*Free Parking on site! \*Accessible directly on the #15 Bus Route! \*Designated Driver Options Available Full bar on site with Non-Alcoholic Beverages Available Accessibility Information: \* The Carlton Club Cabaret does not have elevator, and there is a multi-flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event and require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at pervzandcurvz@gmail.com and we will do our best to accommodate. The Carlton Club Cabaret has 3 BURLY door staff who are able and happy to assist as needed. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 537011053 | Dark Season | 2019-12-14 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:07 am | Saturday, December 14 Open Space presents DARK SEASON, a party to break open the winter blues and glow on the end-of-year dark. Come out and join us in celebrating all the work that’s been done in the past year, cleansing the gallery through dance, and casting off the remnants of this year’s stress!! This will also be the last chance to check out Leah McInnis’ show, Mass, and Jesse Campbell's stairwell mural, Blanketing, before the gallery closes for the season. Don’t miss it! Doors open at 8—admission is by donation. There will be free food, a cash bar, and Open Space merch for sale! \-- Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We seek to honour and uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories. Open Space is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a flight of 23 stairs with two landings. There are two gender inclusive washrooms, one multi-stall and one single stall with a urinal. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office \[at\] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 542636771 | 🎄 Pre-Christmas Fiesta | 2019-12-14 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-15 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:24 pm | Lets get ready to celebrate Christmas Latino Style. Salsa & Bachata from 8pm-10pm Reggaeton, Merengue, Cumbia, Salsa from 10pm - 1am music by Dj Pachanguero Cover $10.00 / Students with valid ID $5.00 b4 9pm V Lounge Night Club 3366 Douglas St. Free parking <https://www.facebook.com/events/1002095246808726/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 534242802 | 🎄 Magic of the Holidays | 2019-12-14 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-14 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 16, 2019 | 2019-12-16 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191216T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:02 pm | 2019-12-01 4:02 pm | Kick off your festive season with some holiday cheer! Soprano Betty Waynne Allison and Vox Humana Chamber Choir lend their talented voices to perform both holly jolly and sentimental songs including *O’Holy Night*, *The Nutcracker Suite*, *Music from Harry Potter* and more. Join Associate Conductor Maestro Pietraroia and the VS for a concert of holiday magic! **Tickets are $33 – $85. Click [here](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/pops-3-2019-royal-theatre) for tickets.** **Giuseppe Pietraroia**, conductor **Betty Waynne Allison**, soprano **Vox Humana Chamber Choir** <https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/magic-of-the-holidays/2019-12-14/>**[](https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/magic-of-the-holidays/2019-12-14/)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||
| 501099114 | Downton Abbey | 2019-12-14 | 9:20 pm | 2019-12-14 | 11:22 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:43 pm | Downton Abbey, has returned four years after its series finale, with the entire original cast to tell one more tale from the stately Yorkshire manor. This time, the King and Queen are coming for a visit, which is a perfect capsule tale that allows fan-favorites upstairs and down to put on a show. The film picks up in 1927, and finds the exceedingly charming cast almost exactly as we left them. Lady Mary is running the show, Tom Branson is still (quietly) an Irish republican, Lady Edith is very much Edith, Mrs. Hughes is handling everything, Anna is the perfect mix of cleverness and compassionate, Daisy and Mrs. Patmore never miss a beat with their patter, and Mr. Molesley is exceptional comic relief. But there is a whiff of revolution in the air, as the royal visit stirs up some budding anti-monarchist feelings among the staff, and even those upstairs are straining against the societal restraints placed upon them.—Paste UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 541652276 | Live Music Saturday at Canoe Brewpub | 2019-12-14 | 9:30 pm | 2019-12-14 | 11:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-12-09 3:35 pm | 2020-01-27 8:10 pm | **9:30pm to late, no cover. 19+** <http://events.canoebrewpub.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 514601497 | 🎄📈 🎈 Pancakes in Pajamas with Santa | 2019-12-15 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-15 | 12:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-10 7:02 pm | 2019-11-19 8:15 pm | ‘Tis the season to be cozy, so why not stay in your pajamas and join Santa for brunch at Hotel Grand Pacific with the whole family? Thanks to the generosity of Hotel Grand Pacific, all proceeds from this event support Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island. **Kids under 12: $25.00+CA$2.54** **Ages 12 and up: $45.00+CA$3.76** <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pancakes-in-pajamas-with-santa-tickets-76163189149> Please email <events@islandkidsfirst.com> if you have any questions abouts the event. **More holiday events!** This is just one of several events you can attend to support Children's Health Foundation of Vancouver Island this holiday season. For more information on our holiday events taking place at Hotel Grand Pacific this year, visit [islandkidsfirst.com/holiday-2019/](https://islandkidsfirst.com/holiday-2019/). |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 520354524 | 🎄 Christmas Grinch Table Centre | 2019-12-15 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-15 | 2:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-16 4:13 pm |  **Instructor: Linda Rambaud** Floral designer Linda Rambaud will teach you to create your own Grinch tree using cedar branches, bring your own ornaments to decorate this long lasting Christmas arrangement. **$125 Members & Non Members** **<https://hcp.ca/event/christmas-grinch-table-centre/>** |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 500106859 | 🎄 Victoria Etsy Artisans Holiday Event | 2019-12-15 | 11:00 am | 2019-12-15 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 2:42 pm | Your Local Etsy Artisans come together for the First TWO Day Holiday Event | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 509312840 | 🎄🎈 Christmas Day Dinner Buffet | 2019-12-15 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-15 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:26 pm | Enjoy the chef attended carving stations, seafood, classic Christmas dishes, and a children’s buffet. Live piano music. $119 Adult, $70 Children <https://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/> \*price subject to automatic 15% gratuity |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 531529826 | 🎄🎈 Singalonga Sound of Music 2019 (All Ages) | 2019-12-15 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-15 | 5:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-28 9:04 am | A tuneful, heartwarming story, based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home. **$11.43** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/singalonga-sound-of-music-2019/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/singalonga-sound-of-music-2019/) Rated G – [No Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) 2 pieces of ID will be required for entry of 19+ screenings. One must be Government issued with a photo and birth date – yellow replacement ID paper does not count for photo ID All ages screenings – no liquor will be served Your ticket includes a prop bag! Available at the door, night of Bags will be checked – no outdoor food or drink Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>  |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 534242858 | 🎄 Magic of the Holidays | 2019-12-15 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-15 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:02 pm | Kick off your festive season with some holiday cheer! Soprano Betty Waynne Allison and Vox Humana Chamber Choir lend their talented voices to perform both holly jolly and sentimental songs including *O’Holy Night*, *The Nutcracker Suite*, *Music from Harry Potter* and more. Join Associate Conductor Maestro Pietraroia and the VS for a concert of holiday magic! **Tickets are $33 – $85. Click [here](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/pops-3-2019-royal-theatre) for tickets.** **Giuseppe Pietraroia**, conductor **Betty Waynne Allison**, soprano **Vox Humana Chamber Choir** <https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/magic-of-the-holidays/2019-12-14/>**[](https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/magic-of-the-holidays/2019-12-14/)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 534194947 | 🎈🏳️🌈 Family Sunday at AGGV w/ Staches and Lashes | 2019-12-15 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-15 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 2:32 pm | ‘Tis the season for family gatherings! Please join us this December for a fun and colourful afternoon at the Gallery with Victoria’s [Staches and Lashes](https://www.facebook.com/StachesandLashes/), a collective of drag performers in Victoria BC who host queer arts events, privileging LGBTQ2\* programming for kids and youth. Enjoy a drag storytime, crafts, games and more! Family Sunday happens every third Sunday of the month October – June, and is an afternoon of exploring hands-on art-making and ideas for all ages. This recurring program often features special guests like storytellers, artists, performers or musicians. Family Sunday is included with admission \*OR\* ask us about family membership. Children under 5 are always free! We are pleased to offer discounted admission to military families and complimentary admission to Indigenous peoples. **Adult** | $13 **Senior (65 years)** | $11 **Student (with ID)** | $11 **Youth (6-17 years)** | $2.50 **Child (5 years and under)** | No charge **Family (2 adults + youth)** | $28 **Members** | No charge <https://aggv.ca/family-sundays/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 534261477 | 🎄🛐 Carols, Cocoa and Creches | 2019-12-15 | 4:00 pm | 2019-12-15 | 5:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:33 pm | Join us for your favourite carol sing-along with cocoa, hot apple cider and nativities from around the world. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2840489092636256/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 509312832 | 🎄🎈 Christmas Day Dinner Buffet | 2019-12-15 | 4:30 pm | 2019-12-15 | 6:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:26 pm | 2019-11-04 3:26 pm | Enjoy the chef attended carving stations, seafood, classic Christmas dishes, and a children’s buffet. Live piano music. $119 Adult, $70 Children <https://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/> \*price subject to automatic 15% gratuity |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||
| 501099115 | Downton Abbey | 2019-12-15 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-15 | 7:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:43 pm | Downton Abbey, has returned four years after its series finale, with the entire original cast to tell one more tale from the stately Yorkshire manor. This time, the King and Queen are coming for a visit, which is a perfect capsule tale that allows fan-favorites upstairs and down to put on a show. The film picks up in 1927, and finds the exceedingly charming cast almost exactly as we left them. Lady Mary is running the show, Tom Branson is still (quietly) an Irish republican, Lady Edith is very much Edith, Mrs. Hughes is handling everything, Anna is the perfect mix of cleverness and compassionate, Daisy and Mrs. Patmore never miss a beat with their patter, and Mr. Molesley is exceptional comic relief. But there is a whiff of revolution in the air, as the royal visit stirs up some budding anti-monarchist feelings among the staff, and even those upstairs are straining against the societal restraints placed upon them.—Paste UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 513044604 | The Two Popes | 2019-12-15 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-15 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 10:03 am | At the height of potential Catholic and Vatican reform, **Pope Benedict and his successor-turned-adversary, Cardinal Bergoglio**, share opposing perspectives on the **future of the Church and its people**. Directed by Fernando Meirelles (*City of God* (2003)), (*The Constant Gardener* (2005)). **88% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com.** A strong frontrunner for the 2020 Academy Awards. “Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility.” **Kate Taylor, *Globe and Mail*** 19+ $11.43 ($2 Membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-two-popes/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 509312259 | 🎄🎈 Christmas Day Dinner Buffet | 2019-12-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-15 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-04 3:26 pm | 2019-11-04 3:26 pm | Enjoy the chef attended carving stations, seafood, classic Christmas dishes, and a children’s buffet. Live piano music. $119 Adult, $70 Children <https://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/> \*price subject to automatic 15% gratuity |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||
| 415455722 | 🎄 Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular | 2019-12-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-15 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-31 3:27 pm | The Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular is a celebration of music, dance, lights and decorations. Now in its 13th season, it has become a holiday tradition for many across Vancouver Island. This year's singing and dancing extravaganza includes musical medleys of well known songs by Billy Joel, Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin, a nostalgic war time set, a Broadway medley of Singin' in the Rain songs, a Celtic set, music from Amelie, Bing Crosby's classic 'White Christmas' as well as many more classical hits and Christmas favourites. Three weeks before opening night, a cast of 14 professional singers, dancers and musicians will begin rehearsals in preparation for opening night! This show is in popular demand. A favourite among bus tour groups, staff parties, family and friend reunions, and festive celebrations. Book early so you don’t miss this exciting holiday event! Tickets starting at $47.00 ($39 students)\* \*Ticket prices are subject to change. Tickets and more information: <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/yellowpoint-christmas-spectacular-2019-mcpherson-playhouse> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 542622496 | 🎄🕹️ CAVITY Commodore Christmas Party! | 2019-12-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-15 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 2:59 pm | Come celebrate at CAVITY Curiosity Shop for the holidays 8-BIT style with our old friend, the Commodore 64! 7PM - Sunday December 15th - 2514 Douglas Street [Vic 64 - The Commodore 64 enthusiasts of Victoria](https://www.facebook.com/groups/308217172577036/) will have the latest games & classics set up all over the shops for you to play. Video Projector set up for 4 player big screen action! \+ Guest DJs spinning synth records on the turntables upstairs all night! Feel free to bring your own hardware to setup, or anything else you'd like to share. We'll have a massive collection of floppies here with TONS of classics. Dig in and explore! FREE EVENT! JOIN THE VIC 64 CLUB : <https://www.facebook.com/groups/308217172577036/> Spread the word to friends, and lets have a great time! |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 545203377 | 🕯️ Candle Lighting Remembrance & Reception | 2019-12-15 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-15 | 8:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-13 8:54 am | The **Child Loss Support Group** of the Victoria Chapter of the Compassionate Friends invites bereaved parents, siblings and their families to the World Wide **Evening of Remembrance & Candle Lighting Service** on Sunday, December 15, 7 pm to 8:30 pm at Cordova Bay United Church, 813 Claremont Avenue, Victoria V8Y 1J9. Please bring a picture of your child(ren), appies, desserts or snacks for the reception that follows candle lighting. Highlights include: Speaker **Zelda Dean**, Soloist **Lena Palermo**, Poem readings, Candle lighting remembrance by families for their children. For further information contact Dianne Taaffe at <dtaaffe17@telus.net>. This is a non-religious event. |
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| 501099116 | Downton Abbey | 2019-12-15 | 7:20 pm | 2019-12-15 | 9:22 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:43 pm | Downton Abbey, has returned four years after its series finale, with the entire original cast to tell one more tale from the stately Yorkshire manor. This time, the King and Queen are coming for a visit, which is a perfect capsule tale that allows fan-favorites upstairs and down to put on a show. The film picks up in 1927, and finds the exceedingly charming cast almost exactly as we left them. Lady Mary is running the show, Tom Branson is still (quietly) an Irish republican, Lady Edith is very much Edith, Mrs. Hughes is handling everything, Anna is the perfect mix of cleverness and compassionate, Daisy and Mrs. Patmore never miss a beat with their patter, and Mr. Molesley is exceptional comic relief. But there is a whiff of revolution in the air, as the royal visit stirs up some budding anti-monarchist feelings among the staff, and even those upstairs are straining against the societal restraints placed upon them.—Paste UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 541492693 | 🎄🏳️🌈 The Showdown: A Holiday Drag | 2019-12-15 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-15 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 11:49 am | **The Showdown is back with A Holiday Drag! 10 acts you won't forget, 1 winner, and the thrill of democracy!** As we move closer to the holidays, it's time to celebrate with the age old tradition of Drag. 10 of the city's top Queens and Kings take to the stage in a glitter-fueled, death-drop laden, incredible extravaganza that will change you on a deeper level than you can even realize. Featuring the talents of: Chaz Avery, Divine Intervention, Dublin Tendre, Henrietta Dubét, Honey Dewme, Junk Male, Noah Fence, Shelita Cox, Ukee Lulu, & Vivian Vanderpuss! Also featuring a special performance by the hilarious Erin Haley while the votes are tallied. Doors at 7:30. Show at 8:00 Limited quantity early bird tickets available until December 1 at noon, or while supplies last. VIP tickets include reserved seating right up front, your first drink on the house, a bag of tasty treats, and bottomless popcorn. **$20 – $30** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-showdown-a-holiday-drag-tickets-82296520107**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-showdown-a-holiday-drag-tickets-82296520107) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 532455530 | 🎄 Big Hank's Christmas Blues Show | 2019-12-15 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-15 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-29 10:08 am | Big Hank's Blues Songs of Christmas Featuring The R&B Kingpins The R&B Kingpins were born in the year 2000 when veteran bassist Jack Lavin, founding member of Powder Blues, approached his friend Hank Lionhart aka Uncle Wiggly to see if he wanted to form a band performing some classic but not overplayed R&B. Hank was enthusiastic about the project and before long this band had 2 CDs under their belt, many original songs penned in the '60s R&B style, and were performing in all the best Vancouver venues. This high powered group went into 'hibernation' when Hank was forced to move to Edmonton in 2007. In 2014 Lionhart relocated to Victoria where he'd lived in the '70s, to resurrect his Uncle Wiggly and the Hot Shoes Blues Band which had performed to great critical acclaim for many years. Meanwhile, Lavin and 'Pins guitarist Steve Cross, formerly of Edmonton band Privilege, also relocated to Victoria and it was just a matter of time before the R&B Kingpins were reborn on Vancouver Island. With ace session drummer Ross Hall's driving beat, original Kingpins member Steve Ranta tickling the ivories and a horn section most often featuring Paul Wainwright and Dave 'Duck' Rowse on tenor and baritone saxes these guys are a driving force to be reckoned with. Known as an ultimate dance band the reunited R&B Kingpins are performing their Bluesy soulful take on this genre and generating quite a large and loyal following. Upcoming shows include taking their annual Christmas show on the road to Alberta, the Okanagan, Vancouver and Vancouver Island. The Christmas Show is a fresh take on Christmas music, not all the usual Christmas Carols this show features R&B, Blues and Swing Christmas tunes from the 20’s thru the 60’s. You can find out details of this tour and other dates on the R&B Kingpins Facebook page. Long live Big Hank Lionhart and the R&B Kingpins-spreading the news that real R&B is not a thing of the past! Keep it Live Christmas Show Line-up Hank “Uncle Wiggly” Lionhart - Lead Vocals Jack Lavin (Founding Member of The Powder Blues Band) - Bass Steve Cross - Guitar Steve Ranta - Keys Ross Hall - Drums Randy Oxford - Trombone Paul Wainwright - Sax $20 advance/ $25 Door [Click Here to Register for Ticket](http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=498278) <http://hermannsjazz.com/show/498278/view> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 513044627 | The Two Popes | 2019-12-15 | 8:30 pm | 2019-12-15 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 10:03 am | At the height of potential Catholic and Vatican reform, **Pope Benedict and his successor-turned-adversary, Cardinal Bergoglio**, share opposing perspectives on the **future of the Church and its people**. Directed by Fernando Meirelles (*City of God* (2003)), (*The Constant Gardener* (2005)). **88% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com.** A strong frontrunner for the 2020 Academy Awards. “Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility.” **Kate Taylor, *Globe and Mail*** 19+ $11.43 ($2 Membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-two-popes/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 547892738 | The Soup Kitchen | 2019-12-16 | 8:30 am | 2019-12-16 | 10:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=MO,TU,WE,TH,FR | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-16 12:46 pm | 2019-12-16 12:46 pm | The Soup Kitchen is a program of the 9-10 Club Serving Soup to the Hungry Society. The society is a registered non-profit, non-denominational charity. We serve breakfast Monday to Friday: no one is turned away and no one leaves hungry. <http://www.thesoupkitchen.ca/about-the-9-10-club/> Volunteer information: <http://www.thesoupkitchen.ca/volunteer-alt/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |||
| 504944601 | 🎄 Lights of Wonder: Light Days | 2019-12-16 | 4:00 pm | 2019-12-16 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until January 1, 2020 | 2020-01-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200101T075959Z;BYDAY=MO,TU,WE | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-10-30 8:08 pm | 2020-01-19 1:28 pm | The Downtown Victoria Business Association and our 1500 members have created something special: an all-ages, all access, FREE December holiday extravaganza. From December 13 through December 30, we invite you and your loved ones to enjoy Lights of Wonder as often as you’d like. Come share the magic of the season, sip some hot chocolate, take a selfie or two under our canopy of lights, and then explore other downtown Victoria venues. Lights of Wonder offers Greater Victoria a reason to bundle up, get outside, and explore all that downtown has to offer. Did we mention that there’s no admission fee? This celebration is Downtown Victoria’s BIG gift to the region. Learn more at [www.lightsofwonder.ca](http://www.lightsofwonder.ca) (live November 1st). **THREE WAYS TO EARN YOUR ELF STRIPES AND GET INVOLVED** **Prepared Food and Beverage Vendors**: read the [Vendor Guidelines](https://downtownvictoria.ca/app/uploads/2019/10/LoW_2019_Vendor-Guidelines_FINAL.pdf) and then fill out an [application form](https://downtownvictoria.ca/app/uploads/2019/10/LoW-2019_Vendor-Application-Form_fillable_saveable.pdf). Application deadline is November 1. **Volunteer:** Everyone from high-school students to seniors is welcome. Apply online today: [www.dvba.ca/volunteer](http://www.dvba.ca/volunteer). (Application deadline is November 29) We also have a handy-dandy [volunteer FAQ here ](https://downtownvictoria.ca/app/uploads/2019/10/Lights-of-Wonder_VolunteerFAQ_October16.pdf) **Sponsors:** Download our [sponsorship package here](https://downtownvictoria.ca/app/uploads/2019/10/DVBA-HOLIDAY-SPONSORSHIP-PACKAGE-2019_Final.pdf). Application deadline is November 1. |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 513044757 | The Two Popes | 2019-12-16 | 5:15 pm | 2019-12-16 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until December 27, 2019 | 2019-12-27 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191227T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 10:04 am | 2019-11-28 9:06 am | At the height of potential Catholic and Vatican reform, **Pope Benedict and his successor-turned-adversary, Cardinal Bergoglio**, share opposing perspectives on the **future of the Church and its people**. Directed by Fernando Meirelles (*City of God* (2003)), (*The Constant Gardener* (2005)). **88% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com.** A strong frontrunner for the 2020 Academy Awards. “Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility.” **Kate Taylor, *Globe and Mail*** 19+ $11.43 ($2 Membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-two-popes/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 539671529 | 🏳️🌈 Trans* Parents Discussion Group | 2019-12-16 | 5:30 pm | 2019-12-16 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Monthly on the 3rd Monday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=3MO | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 8:35 am | Are you and or your co-parent(s) gender variant, two spirit, transgender, non-binary etc? Come out and meet other parents and talk about raising your children or other issues that people of similar experience may understand. Partners and co-parents of any gender are encouraged as well as future or past parents. With the new school year in full swing we will be talking about back to school as the topic for September. October's topic will be raising our kids in trans/queer culture. November's topic is sex and relationships while parenting. December's topic is extended and chosen family, how we choose to create boundaries. There will be time set aside for other topics at each group. Hope to see you at the meetings and feel free to bring friends and kids. There is no child care person but there is a child care space that connects to the discussion group room. To find Saanich Neighbourhood Place walk into Perks Rec Centre and turn left, go through the glass doors, walk all the way down the hall way and it is the last door on your right. <https://www.facebook.com/TransParentsVictoria/> https://www.facebook.com/TransParentsVictoria/ |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 501099117 | Late Night | 2019-12-16 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-16 | 8:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:43 pm | Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling shine in this comedy about Katherine Newbury (Thompson)—the first and only woman to helm a long-running late-night network talk show—and her unlikely protege, Molly (Kaling), a former chemical plant employee who’s yearned to work in comedy. Kaling wrote the script, and Nisha Ganatra (Chutney Popcorn) directed. Heightened by an impressive performance from Thompson, it’s a fun movie that tackles a variety of issues, including sexism in the workplace, with panache. With John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy, and Amy Ryan. --Chicago Reader “A dryly funny and gently subversive comedy.” --Truthdig “Emma Thompson especially shines in ‘Late Night,’ displaying blistering comedic chops.” --Hollywood News “An earnest and funny comedy, with very sharp teeth.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 513044808 | The Two Popes | 2019-12-16 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-16 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until December 20, 2019 | 2019-12-20 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191220T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 10:04 am | At the height of potential Catholic and Vatican reform, **Pope Benedict and his successor-turned-adversary, Cardinal Bergoglio**, share opposing perspectives on the **future of the Church and its people**. Directed by Fernando Meirelles (*City of God* (2003)), (*The Constant Gardener* (2005)). **88% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com.** A strong frontrunner for the 2020 Academy Awards. “Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility.” **Kate Taylor, *Globe and Mail*** 19+ $11.43 ($2 Membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-two-popes/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 501099118 | Late Night | 2019-12-16 | 9:10 pm | 2019-12-16 | 10:52 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:43 pm | Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling shine in this comedy about Katherine Newbury (Thompson)—the first and only woman to helm a long-running late-night network talk show—and her unlikely protege, Molly (Kaling), a former chemical plant employee who’s yearned to work in comedy. Kaling wrote the script, and Nisha Ganatra (Chutney Popcorn) directed. Heightened by an impressive performance from Thompson, it’s a fun movie that tackles a variety of issues, including sexism in the workplace, with panache. With John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy, and Amy Ryan. --Chicago Reader “A dryly funny and gently subversive comedy.” --Truthdig “Emma Thompson especially shines in ‘Late Night,’ displaying blistering comedic chops.” --Hollywood News “An earnest and funny comedy, with very sharp teeth.” --RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 539993922 | Community Connections: Tobacco and Vapour Prevention Information Table | 2019-12-17 | 12:00 pm | 2019-12-17 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 6:33 pm | Speak with a representative from Island Health’s Tobacco and Vapour Prevention and Control Program. Learn all about the health effects of tobacco, cannabis and vapour products and the laws that regulate them locally. An information table will be set up in the library. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/community-connections-tobacco-and-vapour-prevention-information-table-2/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 534201255 | Red Umbrella Day 2019 | 2019-12-17 | 5:30 pm | 2019-12-17 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 2:41 pm | Red Umbrella Day (December 17th) is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Please join us! Schedule: 5:30 PM, meet at Bastion Square to gather and march to City Hall. 6:00 PM, we will arrive at City Hall for a free meal, followed by performances and speakers. 8:00 PM, the event will wrap up. \*We encourage you to WEAR RED \*Support Resources and Safer Sex Supplies Available \*We humbly acknowledge our event is being held on the territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We recognize the inherent connection between colonialism and gender-based violence, that harms indigenous and non-indigenous sex workers in our community. This event is organized by Peers Victoria, the anti-violence project, and the Victoria Sexual Assault Center. Accessibility Info: (Basic accessibility info below, more thorough assessment here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Bo5whkdZ-o59GgP2-c4\_xNpDZwmmrc\_ByBFe1tMsas/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Bo5whkdZ-o59GgP2-c4_xNpDZwmmrc_ByBFe1tMsas/edit?usp=sharing)) \*If you need a ride from Bastion Square to City Hall, there will be a designated Driver with a sign to take you. \*Our event will be in the chamber and antechamber room of City Hall. \*ASL interpretation: An interpreter will be present from 6-8PM at City Hall, for the performance and speaker section of the event. \*Winding Staircase to the the 2nd floor \*Elevator access \*2-single stall gender neutral washrooms \*Scents: We encourage folks to reduce the amount of scents they use (especially artificial fragrances - ie. perfume, cologne) on the day of this event. There will be a scent-free space designated in the event room so that folks aren't sitting right next to environmental triggers. There will be one entrance to City Hall (the entrance closest to Centennial Square) smoke-friendly, and the other entrance (on the Pandora St side) smoke-free. However, since this event is open to everyone and we can’t guarantee people will come scent-reduced/free. \*Children are welcome at this event. There will be a child-minder and space available, at City Hall. Accessibility Questions? Sophia - trans.support@peers.bc.ca Danielle - prevention@peers.bc.ca or 250-388-5325 X 101 <https://www.facebook.com/events/580445866035447/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 543375052 | 🎄 A Christmas Carol at Craigdarroch Castle | 2019-12-17 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-17 | 7:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 24, 2019 | 2019-12-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191224T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-11 10:25 am | Actor Jason Stevens returns with his hit one-man rendition of this classic tale of ghosts, regret, love, and Christmas redemption. Dickens himself toured Europe and North America delivering staged readings of this famous tale. Jason channels the Dickensian spirit within the historic walls of Craigdarroch Castle and brings the world of Victorian England to life. Seating on a first come, first served basis. Performances are in the dance hall on the 4th floor. There are 87 stairs and no elevators. Please, no stiletto heel as they damage the floors in the museum. **$25** [**https://thecastle.ca/pages/events**](https://thecastle.ca/pages/events) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 518198396 | 🎄📈 Christmas Movie Nights | Home Alone | 2019-12-17 | 6:15 pm | 2019-12-17 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until December 19, 2019 | 2019-12-19 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191219T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:24 am | 2019-11-14 9:25 am | Create a new tradition for your family as Christmas Movie Nights return to the David Foster Foundation Theatre. Join us as we celebrate favourite holiday films accompanied by a dinner buffet, popcorn and house-made sweet-treats. Partial proceeds of all sales will go directly to the David Foster Foundation. Films will include Love Actually, Elf, and Home Alone. Tickets: $40 + tax per person **Tuesday, December 17th & Wednesday, December 18th – Home Alone |** When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O’Hara) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home. **Menu** *Caesar salad with romaine lettuce, herb crouton, smoked bacon and creamy garlic dressing Salad bar with a selection of lettuces, vegetables, dressings and toppings* *Honey and mustard roast pork loin with brandy apple jus Glazed winter vegetables and rosemary roast potatoes Spinach and ricotta lasagna* *Freshly baked Christmas cookies Candy bar* **[https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/events/calendar-of-events/?mm=12&yyyy=2019&event-category=](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/events/calendar-of-events/?mm=12&yyyy=2019&event-category=)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 537480423 | Long Table Dinner - The Chocolate Project | 2019-12-17 | 6:30 pm | 2019-12-17 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:50 pm | **Chef Castro and Choclatier David Mincey are partnering up again to bring you an exciting menu based around the wonderful world of chocolate.** Join us for our next Long Table Dinner on December 17th with Chef Castro and David Mincey. Delve into the world of bean - to - bar chocolate with Canada's chocolate guru David Mincey. David runs The Chocolate Project at the Victoria Public Market. Our dinner will feature an in depth look at the history and manufacture of chocolate plus a guided tasting of some of the worlds top rated chocolate bars. Learn how to taste chocolate like a pro and how international judges evaluate and rate chocolate. Chef Castro's menu will use elements of chocolate for both savory and sweet dishes **$75** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/long-table-dinner-the-chocolate-project-tickets-84777300187**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/long-table-dinner-the-chocolate-project-tickets-84777300187) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 501099119 | Frankie | 2019-12-17 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-17 | 8:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:44 pm | Frankie brings together a star-studded cast that includes Isabelle Huppert, Brendan Gleeson and Marisa Tomei, amongst others. It's a generational family drama whose members and friends are brought together by the matriarch, Frankie (Huppert), on a bittersweet vacation full of reflections on time, love and loss. Frankie, one of the most popular actors in France, is the glue that holds her family together. She is determined to have a reunion that they won't forget, before she drops a bombshell that will change their lives forever. Frankie is bittersweet, as the characters go through a range of emotions, so does the audience. It's sorrowful, but Sachs crafts a script with humour, as well. The film's setting, Sintra, Portugal, is fairytale-esque, and Rui Poças's cinematography is picturesque and soothing. –Exclaim! UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 426747148 | 🎄 A Wonderheads Christmas Carol | 2019-12-17 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-17 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 19, 2019 | 2019-12-19 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191219T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-14 12:48 pm | The holiday classic you love brought to life in a way you never imagined possible! Renowned theatrical imagineers and multi-award winning company the WONDERHEADS reinvent the story of Ebeneezer Scrooge and his magical journey with giant masks, whimsical puppets, and wondrous, wordless theatrical invention. Think Pixar meets Jim Henson. Praised by the CBC as “***Pure magic***” and the Globe and Mail as “***Powerful, surprising and*** ***moving***,” the WONDERHEADS have been touring the world since 2011 with their visually stunning and endlessly entertaining shows. Join Scrooge on his haunted Christmas Eve adventure and be prepared to laugh, cry and be utterly enchanted! Advisories: Some spooky moments, theatrical fog/haze, flashing lights. Recommended for ages 5+. **\*Tickets are $34.75 | Child 12 and under $26.75 | On sale August 21 at 10am** RMTS Presale August 14th at 10am to August 20th at 11:59pm <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/wonderheads-christmas-carol-2019-mcpherson-playhouse> *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* **About WONDERHEADS:** WONDERHEADS is a 12 time Best-of-Fest, 5 time Critics’ Choice award winning physical theatre company specializing in mask performance and exquisite visual storytelling. Their work is performed in full-face mask, a wordless, whimsical form which audiences have described as watching a living cartoon and the CBC calls "***Captivating and magical***." In stories that are at turns hilarious and heartwarming, WONDERHEADS make it their business to step beyond words and ignite the imaginations and hearts of every audience member. For the past decade, they have been touring to sold out houses and performed their productions over 400 times throughout Canada, the US and beyond. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 543375880 | 🎄 A Christmas Carol at Craigdarroch Castle | 2019-12-17 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-17 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 24, 2019 | 2019-12-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191224T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-11 10:26 am | 2019-12-11 10:26 am | Actor Jason Stevens returns with his hit one-man rendition of this classic tale of ghosts, regret, love, and Christmas redemption. Dickens himself toured Europe and North America delivering staged readings of this famous tale. Jason channels the Dickensian spirit within the historic walls of Craigdarroch Castle and brings the world of Victorian England to life. Seating on a first come, first served basis. Performances are in the dance hall on the 4th floor. There are 87 stairs and no elevators. Please, no stiletto heel as they damage the floors in the museum. **$25** [**https://thecastle.ca/pages/events**](https://thecastle.ca/pages/events) |
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| 542635066 | Secrets of Social Dancing Workshop | 2019-12-17 | 8:30 pm | 2019-12-17 | 9:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:19 pm | 2019-12-10 3:19 pm | Workshop will include: \- How to find the beat of any Salsa song \- How to link moves together when social dancing \- How to add styling \- How to have a great dance with a higher level dancer then you \- How to have a great dance with a lower level dancer then you $15 drop in or use your punch card. No partner or dance experience required. <https://www.facebook.com/events/3219728808042897/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 501099120 | Frankie | 2019-12-17 | 9:00 pm | 2019-12-17 | 10:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:44 pm | Frankie brings together a star-studded cast that includes Isabelle Huppert, Brendan Gleeson and Marisa Tomei, amongst others. It's a generational family drama whose members and friends are brought together by the matriarch, Frankie (Huppert), on a bittersweet vacation full of reflections on time, love and loss. Frankie, one of the most popular actors in France, is the glue that holds her family together. She is determined to have a reunion that they won't forget, before she drops a bombshell that will change their lives forever. Frankie is bittersweet, as the characters go through a range of emotions, so does the audience. It's sorrowful, but Sachs crafts a script with humour, as well. The film's setting, Sintra, Portugal, is fairytale-esque, and Rui Poças's cinematography is picturesque and soothing. –Exclaim! UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 416168701 | Every Brilliant Thing | 2019-12-18 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-18 | 2:15 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-08-01 11:21 am | 2019-08-01 11:22 am | **Everything worth living for.** She writes lists. Lists that she hopes will inspire her mother to see the joy in life. She’s been writing these lists since she was seven. A heartrending yet hopeful play about the lengths we go to for those we love. In a transformed Belfry – with the help of you, the audience – she will deliver a list of all the things that make life worth living, starting with ice cream. **WHY I CHOSE THIS PLAY** This is simply one of the most moving pieces of theatre I have ever seen. It is so full of life, and pain, and joy, and yearning – it overflows with humanity. And its remarkable use of the audience as participants in the storytelling makes for a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience. —MS $33.18 - $36.75 Tickets and more information: <https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?event=0> Volunteer with The Belfry: <https://www.belfry.bc.ca/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 501099121 | Frankie | 2019-12-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-18 | 8:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:44 pm | Frankie brings together a star-studded cast that includes Isabelle Huppert, Brendan Gleeson and Marisa Tomei, amongst others. It's a generational family drama whose members and friends are brought together by the matriarch, Frankie (Huppert), on a bittersweet vacation full of reflections on time, love and loss. Frankie, one of the most popular actors in France, is the glue that holds her family together. She is determined to have a reunion that they won't forget, before she drops a bombshell that will change their lives forever. Frankie is bittersweet, as the characters go through a range of emotions, so does the audience. It's sorrowful, but Sachs crafts a script with humour, as well. The film's setting, Sintra, Portugal, is fairytale-esque, and Rui Poças's cinematography is picturesque and soothing. –Exclaim! UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 547910506 | 🎄🎈 Sing-Along Messiah | 2019-12-18 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-18 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-16 1:10 pm | A perennial holiday classic brought to you by the Civic Orchestra! Hundreds of audience member voices join together as a choir inside the beautiful Alix Goolden Hall for our 21st sing-along rendition of Handel’s most famous oratorio, led by Music Director, Brian Wismath. Featuring the incredible vocal talents of: Anne van der Sloot, soprano Ciara Gallagher, mezzo Jan van der Hooft, tenor Nathan McDonald, bass And YOU, the Audience, as the Chorus! Doors open at 6:30pm **$23 general / $19 senior / $10 student** **Children 12 & Under are free and do not require a ticket (must be accompanied by an adult)** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/21st-annual-sing-along-messiah-tickets-79390983569**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/21st-annual-sing-along-messiah-tickets-79390983569) Tickets available through the Alix Goolden Hall Box Office. In person: 900 Johnson Street By phone: 250-386-5311 Online: [alixgooldenhall.com](http://alixgooldenhall.com/) Service fees may apply. Tickets are also available for purchase through Civic's regular ticket vendors (Long & McQuade, Ivy's Bookshop, Munro's Books, Tanner's Books) The Civic Orchestra of Victoria has some vocal scores to lend to the Chorus during performance (donations are greatly appreciated). If you have your own score, please bring it with you. They are available for purchase at local music shops, including Long & McQuade Victoria. |
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| 520084650 | Treasure Island | 2019-12-18 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-18 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until December 21, 2019 | 2019-12-21 | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=SU,WE,TH,FR,SA;UNTIL=20191221T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-16 9:06 am | 2019-11-16 9:07 am | A swashbuckling tale of skullduggery upon the high seas and treasure on a desert island! It's the very best of traditional pantomime, and absolutely no opportunity missed to press-gang the audience right into the thick of the seafaring action! This is a madcap, laugh a minute pirate adventure story from start to finish! **Evenings 7:30 • Dec 18, 19, 20, 27 & Jan 2** **Matinees 2:00 • Dec 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, 31 & Jan 1, 4** **$8 Child (12 and under) / $16 Adult** Tickets will go on sale November 16th, 2019 Purchase them: - at the door \[right before the performance unless sold out\] - online with [Eventbrite](http://www.eventbrite.ca/) - at the [The Papery](https://goo.gl/maps/igAS4smWxKQvA4Bs6), 669 Fort Street. Mon. – Sat. 10 to 6 and Sun. 11 to 5 <http://www.stlukesplayers.org/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 530643888 | VPL Wednesday Pinball League | 2019-12-18 | 7:45 pm | 2019-12-18 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-27 10:22 am | Sign in at 6:45 .. tournament start 7pm The schedule for the rest of 2019 @ Quazar's is below Wed Nov 27th .. Lord Quazar's 3 strikes X .. sign in 6:45pm Wed Dec 4th ... Quazar League Season 3D night 1 .. sign in 7:45pm Wed Dec 11th .. Lord Quazar's 3 strikes XI ... sign in 6:45pm Wed Dec 18th ... Quazar League Season 3D night 2 .. sign in 7:45pm That will conclude the VPL events for 2019 but of course we'll be back even bigger in 2020 ... <https://www.facebook.com/victoriapinball/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 501099122 | Frankie | 2019-12-18 | 9:00 pm | 2019-12-18 | 10:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:44 pm | Frankie brings together a star-studded cast that includes Isabelle Huppert, Brendan Gleeson and Marisa Tomei, amongst others. It's a generational family drama whose members and friends are brought together by the matriarch, Frankie (Huppert), on a bittersweet vacation full of reflections on time, love and loss. Frankie, one of the most popular actors in France, is the glue that holds her family together. She is determined to have a reunion that they won't forget, before she drops a bombshell that will change their lives forever. Frankie is bittersweet, as the characters go through a range of emotions, so does the audience. It's sorrowful, but Sachs crafts a script with humour, as well. The film's setting, Sintra, Portugal, is fairytale-esque, and Rui Poças's cinematography is picturesque and soothing. –Exclaim! UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 506547142 | Storytellers' Cafe | 2019-12-19 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-19 | 2:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 12:04 pm |  | Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 543604309 | Mind Update Series: The Clean Slate | 2019-12-19 | 4:30 pm | 2019-12-19 | 6:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-11 3:51 pm | **“Have you tried turning it off and on again?” *- The IT Crowd*** Even a perfectly adjusted mechanism cannot function endlessly, sooner or later, it's going to exhaust itself. That was a metaphor. We’re really talking about you. When you’re busy pursuing your goals, it can seem unproductive (or impossible) to pause and assess your progress and priorities. That’s why we’re bringing in **[Michelle Kathleen](https://www.michellekathleen.com/)**, movement and well-being expert, for two high-impact sessions to help you reflect and round out the year, so you can head into 2020 with clarity and intention. **SESSION 1: The Clean Slate** *December 19th - 90 Minutes, 4:30-6pm* Reflect on the theme of *risk and reward* as you examine the past year. What worked? What didn’t? What do you need to leave behind as the decade closes? Mindfully explore aspects of your personal and professional life through restorative practices including breathwork and guided meditation. You’ll leave with a lighter mental load and a clean slate for envisioning 2020. <https://viatec.silkstart.com/events/mind-update-series-the-clean-slate> [**SESSION 2: The Intention**](https://www.viatec.ca/events/mind-update-series-the-intention) *January 9th - 90 Minutes, 4:30-6pm* Take your resolutions to the next level with this uniquely tailored session. Benefit from guided meditation and creative exercises to envision and commit to key intentions in your personal and professional life. You’ll leave with energy and excitement towards the year ahead. [Click here to register for Session 2](https://www.viatec.ca/events/mind-update-series-the-intention). **Member pricing:** $25 per session, or $40 for both sessions **Public pricing:** $35 per session, or $60 for both sessions *\*If you sign up for both sessions, please email <lrichmond@viatec.ca> to receive a discount code.* |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 547072258 | 🎄🎈 Charlie Brown's Christmas: Sean Drabitt | 2019-12-19 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-19 | 7:15 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-15 5:14 pm | 2019-12-15 5:15 pm | A jazz bass player for over 20 years, Sean Drabitt is justly known as a classic jazz bassist and is highly sought after by the local jazz scene. One of Drabitt’s more unique projects is his tribute to Jaco Pastorious, the supremely funky bass virtuoso. Sean is presenting an afternoon of Jaco's music with an a outstanding group of local jazz musicians. **$25/ $20 kids under 12** **<http://hermannsjazz.com/show/498321/view>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 519765561 | 📈 Talkin'bout the Heart Things - Winter Concert | 2019-12-19 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-19 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:26 pm | Resistance Rising Choir in partnership with Love Music Hate Racism Extend a warm invitation to Resistance Rising Choir's 2nd annual winter concert ♥ Talkin'bout the Heart Things ♥ on the unceded territory of the Lekwungen peoples Winter is a time to spiral into the heart, home and hearth. A season to come together to share our unique gifts and to bring a little more generosity, care and kindness into the world. Talkin'bout the Heart Things will feature music, poetry and talks that shine a light on some very important issues that can be 'hard' to talk about but are also close to the 'heart'. Please join us in holding sacred space to bring to light topics of a sensitive nature such as indigenous child apprehension policies, the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women of Canada, sexualized violence and the destruction of our environment through ongoing colonial violence. This will be a very warm-hearted event full of care and possibility for greater healing, deeper relationship and levity through music, poetry and community. As I recently read, "Things are not getting worse, they are getting uncovered". We have an incredible line-up of performers that is going to pull on those heart strings till you're all singing along. Musical Performances by Resistance Rising Choir Your own local musical rabble rousers, bringing the magic of choral harmony to the front lines of Environmental and Social Justice Causes. <https://www.facebook.com/resistancerisingchoir/> Ms.PAN!K Haida, Femme-Powered, Loop pedal-driven alt indie, hip-hop & neo folk & soul productions - weaving together conscious rhymes, looped rhythms, harmonic vocals & layered guitar. <https://www.facebook.com/panikdanyk/> Poetry by Tawahum Bige Lutselk'e Dene and Plains Cree spoken word artist, poet, land defender and voice amplifier against oppression. <https://www.facebook.com/tawahumb/> Ellie Green - An emerging youth poet from Saltspring Island with a powerful voice and a vivid lyrical spit. Keynote Speaker Patricia Dawn of Red Willow Womyn's Society <https://www.facebook.com/Red-Willow-Womyns-Society-911766105527605/> $20 <https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4440663> Bakesale and refreshments Silent Auction Looney Toonie 50/50 draw to benefit Red Willow Society's heart-full work. VEC Open Bar with 10% going to our cause Interested in Volunteering or Donating to our silent auction? Send a message to resistancerisingchoir@gmail.com For accessibility information for the VEC please click this link <https://www.victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 506699003 | 🎄 Festivus Game Night | 2019-12-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-19 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-01 3:08 pm | The story of Festivus as told by Frank Costanza, the Father of Festivus, “Many Christmases ago, I went to buy a doll for my son, I reached for the last one they had, but so did another man. As I rain blows upon him, I realized there had to be another way! The doll was destroyed, but out of that, a new holiday was born! A Festivus for the rest of us! Is there a tree? No, instead there’s a pole. It requires no decoration. I find tinsel distracting. It’s made from aluminum; very high strength-to-weight ratio. The tradition of Festivus begins with the Airing of Grievances. You gather your family around and tell them all the ways they have dissapointed you over the last year. As Festivus rolls on, we come to the Feats of Strength. Until you pin me, Festivus is not over! This is gonna be the best Festivus ever!” Whether you’re a fan of Seinfeld or not, come join us for Festivus! We will be renting a sumo wrestling game for the “Feats of Strength” portion so you can pin your friends. We will also play Seinfeld episodes on the big screen. Yes there will indeed be a Festivus pole and an “Airing of Grievances” station. There will be junior mints for sale. An Elaine Bennes dance-off may be incorporated. This feature night is part of the VEC’s weekly Games Night Mondays, where you can play boardgames and videogames (the VEC doors will be open 4pm-2am so you can come before and stay after Festivus to play games). Or just come for a drink at the bar! The perfect secular all-inclusive December gathering. 19+. Entry by donation. All proceeds go the Human Fund\*. \*”The Human Fund” is a fake charity used by George Costanza. After getting a similar gift from his friend Tim Whatley, George gave out cards to his co-workers stating that a donation had been made to a charity called “The Human Fund”, with the slogan, “Money For People.” <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/event/festivus/> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ More info about the Victoria Event Centre: Washrooms are gender inclusive. This event will take place on the Lekwungen Territory, as represented today by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. Let’s all take a moment to reflect on the privilege we have to offer community events that we can feel welcomed at when so much terror has come to the people of this land, and of Canada. At the VEC there is zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. If you feel uncomfortable at any time please take care of yourself and/or find one of our community support folks to help out. The Victoria Event Centre (VEC) is a non-profit organization (Victoria Multi-Cultual Society) that operates a multi-purpose rental venue for non-profits, arts groups, cultural communities and everyone in between. Accessibility Information: NEWEST INFO HERE: [https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fvictoriaeventcentre.ca%2Fattendees%2Faccessibility%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1iJm_aqpqA1bkDmMmo0UVoExkzMN-D4Bq5qIkzw2WmBahp-j5QtXfT-gA&h=AT2O11w-tAGp3IaETn5wCniSMSaMFNt_nMy2i-ooo4rdtIGS_Xl7mA3wmSOztR2YeDRKP67T0OVhtfi17Ff-Y36Y38-_JpHZmxBTp3QFRwMBzi9rovIPcghDO5s7mPlG5P0r) Accessibility Update at the VEC here: [https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VEC-Accessibility-Update-June-2019.pdf](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fvictoriaeventcentre.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F06%2FVEC-Accessibility-Update-June-2019.pdf%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2Hdci0raLyeL9GGEPXVaE8urRnLOfjreKTjnRedAuilvsP4f3PEmgu-eA&h=AT0u231rg0xS6DMoqOURdqPzxit6wzhxQuAeAIILBK6U1aeAwDZ_3PB1NACsGOudmadveQvR-AcF8Nvt4R-MyVPgza7Of1Q2CYLkA0d7z50VLkK5IehYat6PdNdyRw2eEFFL) The Victoria Event Centre is on the second storey of a building up a rather steep flight of 27 stairs. There is a continuous handrail up the stairwell and our workers/organizers are available to provide assistance as directed. The handrails are not close enough together to hold onto both at the same time. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender inclusive wheelchair accessible washroom that technically fits necessary size dimensions, but is missing a bar and a handrail beside the toilet. There are two stalls, in the washroom, but only one of these has been renovated to meet 5’x5′ wheelchair clearance. The Victoria Event Centre is a low-light environment, and although there are no fluorescents outside of the bathrooms and some brighter lit areas for lip-reading and signing, hazards are not well-lit and the lighting is not even throughout the venue. Strobe lights are not permitted. Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 501099123 | 🎄 White Christmas | 2019-12-19 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-19 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:44 pm | Irving Berlin tunes brighten this tale of a successful song-and-dance team (Bing Crosby & Danny Kaye) who become romantically involved with a sister act (Rosemary Clooney & Vera-Ellen) at the Vermont inn of their former commanding general. “This unabashedly sentimental holiday favorite is too cheerful to resist.” –Rotten Tomatoes UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 547072197 | 🎄🎈 Charlie Brown's Christmas: Sean Drabitt | 2019-12-19 | 9:00 pm | 2019-12-19 | 10:15 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-15 5:14 pm | 2019-12-15 5:15 pm | A jazz bass player for over 20 years, Sean Drabitt is justly known as a classic jazz bassist and is highly sought after by the local jazz scene. One of Drabitt’s more unique projects is his tribute to Jaco Pastorious, the supremely funky bass virtuoso. Sean is presenting an afternoon of Jaco's music with an a outstanding group of local jazz musicians. **$25/ $20 kids under 12[](http://hermannsjazz.com/show/498321/view)** [**http://hermannsjazz.com/show/498323/view**](http://hermannsjazz.com/show/498323/view) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 549772121 | 🎄 Ugly Sweater Party | 2019-12-19 | 9:00 pm | 2019-12-20 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:47 am | Come on beautiful people, lets get ugly!! Dawn your craziest, ugliest, unsightliest Christmas Sweater and you could win a $100 gift card. Live music starts at 9:00 pm. Thursday December 19th 9:00 pm. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2578906779010285/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 549762252 | Dance Therapy Vol. 2 | 2019-12-19 | 10:00 pm | 2019-12-20 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:33 am | In response to our first event with our hosts at Lucky bar - Afrobeat Therapy (Vol.1), we at D Village invite you to discover dance as a form of healing at the next iteration in the series - Dance Therapy Vol.2. Dance Therapy will create a sound bridge between Afrobeat and Groovy Bass music with amazing tunes from two of Victoria's own; DJ Vinnie & DJ Joshua James. Join us at Lucky Bar Dec 19th from 10pm to end 2019 with some great vibes! Come through with your crew!!! Tickets: $10 <https://www.facebook.com/events/551576782086802/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 547905749 | 🎄🎈 Sing-along at The Castle | 2019-12-20 | 11:00 am | 2019-12-20 | 12:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Monday, Tuesday and Friday until December 25, 2019 | 2019-12-24 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191225T075959Z;BYDAY=MO,TU,FR | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-16 1:05 pm | 2019-12-16 1:05 pm | Join us for a morning of song-filled joy with Alexander Ferguson at the Castle and sing along to classic Christmas tunes to get in the holiday spirit! Song books will be provided so come one and come all. **Free with admission.** **$14.60 for adults** **$13.60 for seniors (65+)** **$9.50 for students (13+)** **$5.10 for children** **Kids 5 years and under are free** **<https://www.facebook.com/pg/craigdarrochcastle/events/>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 540486802 | 🛐 Noon Meditation | 2019-12-20 | 12:15 pm | 2019-12-20 | 12:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday until December 21, 2019 | 2019-12-20 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191221T075959Z;BYDAY=MO,TU,WE,TH,FR | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-08 10:30 am | 30 MINUTES TO INNER PEACE Take half an hour at lunchtime to relax, refresh and de-stress. Cultivate inner peace through a guided practice and enjoy the rest of your day with an inspired and positive mind. With regular practice these meditations help us to experience mental clarity, a sense of well-being, and increased love and compassion for others. **Suitable for everyone!** These guided meditations are practical methods to improve the quality of our lives through meditation and Buddhist teachings.[](https://meditateinvictoria.org/noon-meditation-summer/) [**https://meditateinvictoria.org/noon-meditation-2/**](https://meditateinvictoria.org/noon-meditation-2/) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 513045046 | The Two Popes | 2019-12-20 | 4:15 pm | 2019-12-20 | 6:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 10:04 am | At the height of potential Catholic and Vatican reform, **Pope Benedict and his successor-turned-adversary, Cardinal Bergoglio**, share opposing perspectives on the **future of the Church and its people**. Directed by Fernando Meirelles (*City of God* (2003)), (*The Constant Gardener* (2005)). **88% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com.** A strong frontrunner for the 2020 Academy Awards. “Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility.” **Kate Taylor, *Globe and Mail*** 19+ $11.43 ($2 Membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-two-popes/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 519765783 | 🎄📈 Odd Fellows Christmas Party | 2019-12-20 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-20 | 11:59 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 11:28 pm | With the generous support of the the folks at the Rubber Boot Club, the Odd Fellows Lodges of Victoria will be holding our Christmas Social at their location on Store St. $20 cover charge at the door will get you inside to see two acts. The Openers are Ty Harvey with Columbia #2’s own Dallin Paul, and headline act will be DJ BELLYFISH! There will even be some complimentary snacks thrown in too. No eventbrite tickets, just pay at the door which open right after work at 5PM. All proceeds will be split between two of our major fund raising events, the Charity Disc Golf 2020 and the Summer Tonne of Love. So please join us to hoist a glass of Christmas Cheer! \*\*\*\*\*\*\* Charity Disc Golf 2020 - our Fourth Disc Golf event will be held on June 6 2020 with proceeds going to the Island Crisis Hotline Summer Tonne of Love - the newly added version of our Christmas Tradition of providing hampers to families in need through the Mustard Seed. <https://www.facebook.com/events/466447947308921/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 534258147 | 🎄 Indigenous Artist's Winter Solstice Pop Up | 2019-12-20 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-20 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Daily until December 22, 2019 | 2019-12-22 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191222T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:30 pm | 2019-12-01 4:30 pm | Friday December 20, 5-9 PM Saturday December 21 10-4 PM Confirmed Vendors: Far Out Art Sea Wisdom Designs (photo credit!) May Sam - Cowichan Elder and Artist Wild About Plants Nicole Mandryke and Margaret August Nkwe’ji’j - Little Sister Stephanie Papik and Wilbert Papik Three Sisters by Emma Avadon Pottery Otipemisiwak Artist Coastal Bead Collective Renegade Rose Artistry Virgil Sampson HC Indigenuity Creations for Continuity Lady Bear Designs Brianna Bear Cassandra Burt Uumati Our vendor spaces are full now, quyanak, thank you! We gratefully acknowledge this event is taking placing on the ancestral lands of the Lekwungen people. <https://www.facebook.com/events/272545076997816/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 532455241 | 🎄🎈 Charlie Brown's Christmas: Sean Drabitt | 2019-12-20 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-20 | 7:15 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-29 10:06 am | A jazz bass player for over 20 years, Sean Drabitt is justly known as a classic jazz bassist and is highly sought after by the local jazz scene. One of Drabitt’s more unique projects is his tribute to Jaco Pastorious, the supremely funky bass virtuoso. Sean is presenting an afternoon of Jaco's music with an a outstanding group of local jazz musicians. $20/ $15 kids under 12 [Click Here to Register for Ticket](http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=498322) [](https://www.google.com/calendar/b/0/render?action=TEMPLATE&dates=20191221T020000Z/20191221T031500Z&text=Charlie+Brown%27s+Christmas%3A+Sean+Drabitt&details=+%2420%2F+%2415+kids+under+12+%0A%0ASEAN+DRABITT%0AA+jazz+bass+player+for+over+20+years%2C+Sean+Drabitt+is+justly+known+as+a+classic+jazz+bassist+and+is+highly+sought+after+by+the+local+jazz+scene.+One+of+Drabitt%E2%80%99s+more+unique+projects+is+his+tribute+to+Jaco+Pastorious%2C+the+supremely+funky+bass+virtuoso.+Sean+is+presenting+an+afternoon+of+Jaco%27s+music+with+an+a+outstanding+group+of+local+jazz+musicians.%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Flivevictoria.com%2Fseandrabitt%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Flivevictoria.com%2Fshow%2F498322%2Fall_info&location=Hermann%27s+Jazz+Club+%0A753+View+Street+%0AVictoria+BC&trp=false&sprop=artsvictoria.ca&sprop=name:arts+vic&pli=1&sf=true&output=xml) <https://livevictoria.com/resource/802/view> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 501099124 | 🎄 Love Actually | 2019-12-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-20 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:44 pm | The ultimate British romantic comedy featuring a sterling all-star cast including Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy, Keira Knightley, and Rowan Atkinson. A movie as sweetly munchable as a Christmas cookie, it’s a toasty ensemble comedy in which a handful of lonelyhearts attempt to come out of their shells, and it’s going to make a lot of romantics feel very, very good\\; watching it, I felt cozy and charmed myself.” –Entertainment Weekly UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 534240442 | 🎄🎈 Family Christmas Carol Sing-Along | 2019-12-20 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-20 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 3:55 pm | Join our annual celebration of traditional favourite carols and less known choral gems, conducted by Peter Butterfield and accompanied by organist Michael Molnar. Doors open at 6:30! Bring along friends and family and share the joy of community singing. Please help us keep the front rows available for the younger and smaller members of the audience so they can participate more easily in the performance. **Regular - $20** **Students - $10** **Children - Free** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/family-christmas-carol-sing-along-tickets-79784945921>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 528569258 | 🎄 Daniel Lapp's Home for Christmas 2019 | 2019-12-20 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-20 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 22, 2019 | 2019-12-22 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191222T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-25 9:21 am | **The VCM is proud to present: Daniel Lapp's 16th Annual HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Concerts** **Friday Night - December 20, 2019 @ 7:30PM (Doors 6:45PM)** **Saturday Matinee - December 21, 2019 @ 2:00PM (Doors 1:15PM)** **Saturday Night - December 21, 2019 @ 7:30PM (Doors 6:45PM)** **Featuring:** \- THE SWINGIN’ SHEPHERDS \- THE SHINY HORN’AMENTS \- THE JOY OF LIFE CHOIR \- FOLKESTRA \- BC FIDDLE ORCHESTRA ...& MORE! **$12 – $23** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/daniel-lapps-home-for-christmas-2019-tickets-71536416347**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/daniel-lapps-home-for-christmas-2019-tickets-71536416347) \*All tickets subject to service charges & GST All Sales are Final:No exchanges or Refunds |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 541813879 | Handel's Messiah | 2019-12-20 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-20 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday and Friday until December 23, 2019 | 2019-12-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191223T075959Z;BYDAY=SU,FR | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 7:41 pm | 2019-12-09 7:41 pm | Giuseppe Pietraroia leads talented soloists, the Victoria Symphony and the Victoria Choral Society in Handel’s sublime Messiah. With the Hallelujah Chorus as its centerpiece, Handel’s oratorio Messiah is probably the most famous piece of classical music in the world. Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor Lara Ciekiewicz, soprano Andrea Hill, alto Josh Lovell, tenor Brett Polegato, baritone Victoria Choral Society A seating: Adult/Senior $55, Student $30 (main floor E-M; balcony R-S) B seating: Adult/Senior $45, Student $25 (main floor B-D and N-Q; balcony T-W) C seating: Adult/Senior $35, Student $20 (main floor A; balcony X) <https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2831.html> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||
| 550024916 | Comedy Pants: Victoria | 2019-12-20 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-20 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 6:09 pm | **Hilarious Comedians. Indie Venue. Real Pants. One Great Stand-Up Comedy Show.** Back on Vancouver Island for the third time this year, Comedypants returns with stand-up, music, and more! Alistair Ogden (CBC Comedy, Halifax Comedy Fest) brings his one-of-a-kind stand-up showcase back to Victoria, following sold-out shows in May & September. Featuring performances from an array of wonderful comedians, plus a special musical guest! Grab your tickets ASAP to enjoy a great night out, support local arts, and laugh your head off! **$15** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/comedy-pants-victoria-tickets-85534021561**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/comedy-pants-victoria-tickets-85534021561) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 547072699 | 🎄🎈 Charlie Brown's Christmas: Sean Drabitt | 2019-12-20 | 9:00 pm | 2019-12-20 | 10:15 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-15 5:16 pm | 2019-12-15 5:17 pm | A jazz bass player for over 20 years, Sean Drabitt is justly known as a classic jazz bassist and is highly sought after by the local jazz scene. One of Drabitt’s more unique projects is his tribute to Jaco Pastorious, the supremely funky bass virtuoso. Sean is presenting an afternoon of Jaco's music with an a outstanding group of local jazz musicians. **$25/ $20 kids under 12****[](http://hermannsjazz.com/show/498337/view)** **<http://hermannsjazz.com/show/498337/view>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 539924855 | 🎄🎈 Special Holiday Hop-On Hop-Off Tour | 2019-12-21 | 9:00 am | 2019-12-21 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until December 23, 2019 | 2019-12-23 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191223T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 4:22 pm | This holiday season cozy in with family & friends for a special holiday tour! Enjoy hot cocoa, special deals around the city and a special appearance from the man in red himself! The first 40 people on the 21st and 22nd will receive a $10 voucher to the Bay Centre. **9:00am – 10:30am**: Photos with Santa on a Double Decker Bus. Enjoy hot cocoa and the kids can create beautiful snowflakes to decorate the bus or take home. **10:30am**: The first tour will depart, then there will be a tour every hour. **Last departure at 3:30pm**. **12:00pm – 4:00pm**: Join our busy elves at the Capital City Station & Cafe for some fun gingerbread cookie decorating. Just show your ticket at the Café and they will provide you with a kit. **Adult CAD 50.00<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank"> </a>** **Youth CAD 25.00** **Child CAD 25.00<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank"> </a>** **Family (2 adults + 5 kids) CAD 120.00** [**https://sightseeingvictoria.com/**](https://sightseeingvictoria.com/) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 534258175 | 🎄 Indigenous Artist's Winter Solstice Pop Up | 2019-12-21 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-21 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:30 pm | Friday December 20, 5-9 PM Saturday December 21 10-4 PM Confirmed Vendors: Far Out Art Sea Wisdom Designs (photo credit!) May Sam - Cowichan Elder and Artist Wild About Plants Nicole Mandryke and Margaret August Nkwe’ji’j - Little Sister Stephanie Papik and Wilbert Papik Three Sisters by Emma Avadon Pottery Otipemisiwak Artist Coastal Bead Collective Renegade Rose Artistry Virgil Sampson HC Indigenuity Creations for Continuity Lady Bear Designs Brianna Bear Cassandra Burt Uumati Our vendor spaces are full now, quyanak, thank you! We gratefully acknowledge this event is taking placing on the ancestral lands of the Lekwungen people. <https://www.facebook.com/events/272545076997816/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 519502267 | 🎄 Helmcken House Old-Fashioned Christmas | 2019-12-21 | 12:00 pm | 2019-12-21 | 2:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until January 1, 2020 | 2019-12-31 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200101T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-15 3:27 pm | 2019-11-15 3:27 pm |  Step through the doors of the oldest house in British Columbia still on its original site and experience what Christmas was like in Victoria more than 100 years ago. Decorations, music and first-hand accounts will take you back to Christmas past. St. Ann’s Schoolhouse will also be open. Included with admission or membership <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/calendar/2019-12> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||
| 513045125 | The Two Popes | 2019-12-21 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-21 | 3:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 10:05 am | At the height of potential Catholic and Vatican reform, **Pope Benedict and his successor-turned-adversary, Cardinal Bergoglio**, share opposing perspectives on the **future of the Church and its people**. Directed by Fernando Meirelles (*City of God* (2003)), (*The Constant Gardener* (2005)). **88% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com.** A strong frontrunner for the 2020 Academy Awards. “Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility.” **Kate Taylor, *Globe and Mail*** 19+ $11.43 ($2 Membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-two-popes/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 528569425 | 🎄 Daniel Lapp's Home for Christmas 2019 | 2019-12-21 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-21 | 5:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-25 9:22 am | 2019-11-25 9:22 am | **The VCM is proud to present: Daniel Lapp's 16th Annual HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Concerts** **Friday Night - December 20, 2019 @ 7:30PM (Doors 6:45PM)** **Saturday Matinee - December 21, 2019 @ 2:00PM (Doors 1:15PM)** **Saturday Night - December 21, 2019 @ 7:30PM (Doors 6:45PM)** **Featuring:** \- THE SWINGIN’ SHEPHERDS \- THE SHINY HORN’AMENTS \- THE JOY OF LIFE CHOIR \- FOLKESTRA \- BC FIDDLE ORCHESTRA ...& MORE! **$12 – $23** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/daniel-lapps-home-for-christmas-2019-tickets-71536416347**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/daniel-lapps-home-for-christmas-2019-tickets-71536416347) \*All tickets subject to service charges & GST All Sales are Final:No exchanges or Refunds |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 520084917 | Treasure Island | 2019-12-21 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-21 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until January 5, 2020 | 2020-01-05 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200105T075959Z;BYDAY=SU,WE,TH,FR,SA | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-16 9:07 am | 2019-11-16 9:09 am | A swashbuckling tale of skullduggery upon the high seas and treasure on a desert island! It's the very best of traditional pantomime, and absolutely no opportunity missed to press-gang the audience right into the thick of the seafaring action! This is a madcap, laugh a minute pirate adventure story from start to finish! **Evenings 7:30 • Dec 18, 19, 20, 27 & Jan 2** **Matinees 2:00 • Dec 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, 31 & Jan 1, 4** **$8 Child (12 and under) / $16 Adult** Tickets will go on sale November 16th, 2019 Purchase them: - at the door \[right before the performance unless sold out\] - online with [Eventbrite](http://www.eventbrite.ca/) - at the [The Papery](https://goo.gl/maps/igAS4smWxKQvA4Bs6), 669 Fort Street. Mon. – Sat. 10 to 6 and Sun. 11 to 5 <http://www.stlukesplayers.org/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 549769549 | 📈 Yin Yoga & Live Guitar – relax for a cause this busy season! | 2019-12-21 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-21 | 3:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:41 am | THIS WINTER SOLSTICE – soften, relax, and unwind with Lauryn Jones and Ollie. Here, you’ll be guided through a combination of dreamy soundscapes and a slow-moving Yin practice. Melting into new shapes, breaking up any energetic blocks, and creating much needed space before the start of the year. A treat for the busy mind and body – come one, come all. **Not-for-profit event with 50% of proceeds going to Youth Empowerment Society!** **$20** [**https://quantumyogaclub.com/events/**](https://quantumyogaclub.com/events/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 539917546 | 🎄🎈 Zigzag’s Musical Wonderland | 2019-12-21 | 2:30 pm | 2019-12-21 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 23, 2019 | 2019-12-22 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191223T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 4:13 pm | Award winning young musicians (ages 8-11) performing music for the holidays on violin, keyboard, and harp. This concert’s ideal for all ages and perfect for young families! Delightful holiday entertainment that’s sure to make you smile. **$5 (Adult/Child) - $15 (Family - 2 adults and up to 3 children)** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/zigzags-musical-wonderland-tickets-84657614203**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/zigzags-musical-wonderland-tickets-84657614203) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 539709187 | 🎄 Cookeilidh - Christmas at Craigdarroch | 2019-12-21 | 3:00 pm | 2019-12-21 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Saturday until December 29, 2019 | 2019-12-29 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191229T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 9:57 am | 2019-12-07 9:57 am | An hour of lively Celtic and yuletide music performed by Cookeilidh in the festive setting of Craigdarroch Castle. This performance takes place in the upstairs Dance Hall. Regular Castle admission required. Arrive early to tour the Castle, decked out in Victorian Christmas splendour, then grab a seat for the show. Sure to get your toes tappin' and set the tone for the holiday season! <https://www.facebook.com/events/687607331729780/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 504445721 | 🧙🏻♀️🎄 A Very Merry Potter Marathon | 2019-12-21 | 4:00 pm | 2019-12-21 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Sunday and Saturday until December 30, 2019 | 2019-12-30 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191230T075959Z;BYDAY=SU,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-30 8:56 am | 2019-10-30 9:03 am | Just in time for the Holidays, the Victoria Film Festival presents A Very Merry Potter Marathon at The Vic Theatre! Watch your favourite Harry Potter films on the big screen, and experience the magic of Hogwarts in the Vic lobby complete with games, prizes, butter beer, and snacks! All ages welcome. Muggles tolerated. Let the Magic Begin! Single film: $10 Kids / $15 Adults[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) Full marathon pass: $70 Kids / $110 Adults[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/varda-by-agnes-2/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-very-merry-potter-marathon/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 539917559 | 🎄🎈 Zigzag’s Musical Wonderland | 2019-12-21 | 4:00 pm | 2019-12-21 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 4:13 pm | 2019-12-07 4:13 pm | Award winning young musicians (ages 8-11) performing music for the holidays on violin, keyboard, and harp. This concert’s ideal for all ages and perfect for young families! Delightful holiday entertainment that’s sure to make you smile. **$5 (Adult/Child) - $15 (Family - 2 adults and up to 3 children)** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/zigzags-musical-wonderland-tickets-84657614203**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/zigzags-musical-wonderland-tickets-84657614203) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 540807251 | 🎄 2019 Christmas Lights Ride | 2019-12-21 | 4:30 pm | 2019-12-21 | 6:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-08 7:41 pm | Join us on this family friend ride to view wonderful holiday light displays. We will meet at Koffi at Haultain Corners 430pm, depart 5pm. Holiday wear and bike decorations encouraged! As this is a night ride, front and rear lights are required. Ride Marshals needed! If you'd like to assist with Marshalling this ride, please comment below or contact us at info@gvcc.bc.ca All GVCC rides are by donation ($5 suggested). <https://www.facebook.com/events/1335027426678802/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 537478344 | 🎄 The Collective Christmas Party | 2019-12-21 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-21 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:45 pm | Join us to celebrate the holidays with the Ashley Wey Trio for an evening of modern jazz and Christmas-themed food and drink specials Victoria’s pianist Ashley Wey celebrates the beauty of modern jazz with passion and improvisational joy, bringing the standards freshly back to life. The Ashley Wey Trio has built a large repertoire, and a strong group sound focused around intricate harmonies and melodies. Reservations recommended. thecollectivewinebar.ca |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 540446795 | 🔭🎈 Winter Solstice at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory | 2019-12-21 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-21 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-08 9:10 am | **Join us for this family friendly, fun evening to celebrate the Winter Solstice, including learning about its astronomical significance!** Enjoy an evening learning about the Winter Solstice. - Planetarium shows. - Children's activities. - Star gazing (weather permitting). - Dome Tours. - A presentation bu astronomy enthusiasts Jason Beaman and Lauri Roche. - There will also be hot chocolate and light snacks. - This is a free event although donations are greatly appreciated. - This event is weather dependent and could be cancelled due to ice or snow. Event begins at 6 pm. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winter-solstice-at-the-dominion-astrophysical-observatory-tickets-85130099419**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winter-solstice-at-the-dominion-astrophysical-observatory-tickets-85130099419) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 518190663 | 🎄🛐 Christmas Nativity Pageant | 2019-12-21 | 6:30 pm | 2019-12-21 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 24, 2019 | 2019-12-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191224T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:15 am | 2019-11-14 9:15 am | Performances nightly at **6:30, 7:00 and 7:30** in Victoria, BC. Presented by local members of the Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-Day Saints and friends. ### Free Admission Our annual Christmas Nativity Pageant performances are our gift to the community. Join us for free at 6:30, 7:00 or 7:30 nightly. ### What to Expect The story of the birth of Jesus Christ is performed outdoors at Topaz Park by live actors to a recorded narration from the Bible. ### Outdoor Venue Please dress warmly and come rain or shine. Uncovered bleachers and chairs are provided for seating. Public washrooms are available. ### Parking Free parking available at Topaz Park and S.J. Willis Alternative School. The pageant is wheelchair accessible. <http://www.christmasnativity.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 516645180 | 🏳️🌈 BEWiTCHED: Winter Solstice Drag Show & Dance Party | 2019-12-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-22 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-12 9:34 pm | **Winter Solstice Drag Show & Dance Party!!** ## About this Event open:ended presents \---------------------- DANCEFLOOR & DJS : : FEEALS - \[Deep Dub / Bass\] : : https://soundcloud.com/feeals “Rich textures, melodic tones and deep bass. Feeals submerses listeners in a sound that will take you to the depths of quality sounds that live strong in his sets, drawing inspiration from the styles of deep-dub, 808, hip hop and r&b. : : FIRE GEISHA - \[Performance Art & Dance\] : : https://www.firegeisha.com/ Fire Geisha (Caro Garofalo) is a multidisciplinary performance artist who draws inspiration from her backgrounds in Contemporary and Traditional Dance, Storytelling, Makeup Art and Styling, Butoh, Liquid Fusion, and Ritual Theatre. She combines cultural knowledge with modern expression to weave imaginative, visceral sagas through movement and stage presence. : : LÖBLOVÁ - \[Downtempo / Melodic House / Ketapop\] https://soundcloud.com/loblova A seeker of music that inspires, uplifts, grounds and unites. She adores creating and sharing a musical journey. Her sets are drawn from deep, psychedelic and melodic house, downtempo, storytelling and world, with a special affinity for traditional masterpieces reworked with electronic beats. : : CAÇADORA - \[Tech House | Deep House\] : : https://soundcloud.com/cacadora A long time herbalist with a special talent in track selection. As a longtime resident of Victoria BC & Returning Saturn Crew, She is set to deliver laid back, soulful, spacious, extremely danceable music. Expect a smooth & juicy flow-state on the dance floor. : : PRRSEPHONE - \[Progressive | Tech House | Forest\] : : https://soundcloud.com/prrsephone Serving deep & progressive tech house to the night, they will be dialling it back and chilling it out a bit, bringing some forest vibes inside for solstice. : : TRiiKSTR - \[Lofi Hiphop | Downtempo\] : : : : https://soundcloud.com/triikstr A character who lives to disobey ordinary rules and conventional behaviour. Serving delicious selections of Experimental, LoFi Hiphop / Lounge in the early evening to get you warmed up to some smooth socializing. \----------------------------------------------- : : DRAG SHOW AT 23:00 !!!! : : ViViAN VANDERPUSS \[Drag Queen & Host\] https://www.instagram.com/infinite\_cats/ "Double, double toil and trouble. Watch as this queen spews and bubbles. Vivi brings the spooky camp, be it ghoul or witchy vamp. She can host- not on D.L. Come with Vanderpuss, dance in hell!" : : BOi iDOL - \[Drag Queen\] https://www.instagram.com/boi\_idol/ "This stunning performer has served as an inspiration for many in the local drag scene. They are constantly turning lewks and absolutely murder any stage they are on. They currently living/slaying in Vancouver, but we are lucky enough to have them in town for this amazing show." : : EDDi LiCiOUS - \[Drag King\] https://www.instagram.com/eddi.licious/ "Eddi Licious is an amalgamation of deep thoughts, primal urges, weirdness and whimsy. They are passionate about experimenting with characters and movement as a means of creating raw, immersive performances." : : POPTART - \[Drag Queen\] https://www.instagram.com/pastryslut69/ "POPTART is an oozing blueberry pastry sprung fresh out of your toaster oven. She's the goth girlfriend of your dreams here to dish out delectable punishment." ViSUAL ART & PERFORMANCES : : TOTEM BARANOVA - \[Visual Artist\] https://www.instagram.com/novaboros/ “NovaBoros Art, Digital Acrylic Ink & Illustration work inspired by World Mythos, Nature & The Shamanic Path” : : DYLAN KAISER \[Visual Artist\] https://www.instagram.com/iridescentphlegm/ : : TAYLOR SOUTHIN \[Shibari Demo\] https://www.instagram.com/motevotion/ : : COSMiC GEiSHA https://www.instagram.com/cosmic.geisha/ \----------------------------------------------- : : : THE THEME IS ..... "BEWITCHED / OCCULT" \*Be aware that nudity is not permitted anywhere in the venue. \----------------------------------------------- : : : T I C K E T S : : : ( 19+ VALID ID REQUIRED ) <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bewitched-winter-solstice-drag-show-dance-party-tickets-75710292523> : : A D V A N C E : : $20 - Till' week of event. : : L A T E B I R D S : : $25 - Week of Event. : :: : : : : : : : : : : : : : : $30 @ The Door. \----------------------------------------------- The Winter Solstice marks the day with the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year (in the Northern Hemisphere), all thanks to the tilt of the earth. In many cultures, the day is a day of feasting and celebration, but even if you’re totally agnostic, you can still find a reason to rejoice, because after today, you’ll see gradually shorter nights and longer days, which means you can look forward to the emergence of spring. ———————————- I N F O & A C C E S S I B I L I TY : : open:ended promotes DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE event spaces & provides ZERO TOLERANCE for any type of body shaming, homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist, or hateful behaviour. : : The venue is located up one flight of stairs and there is no elevator available. There are 2 gender neutral washrooms on the lower level. The venue itself has several levels and stairs, the floors are carpeted except for the dance-floor. There is seating available. Please contact us @ openended.bc@gmail.com to discuss any questions or concerns. : : We acknowledge with great respect the Lkwungen-speaking peoples on whose traditional territory this event is being held, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. : : There will be a professional photographer/videographer for this evening, if you do not want your photo taken, please notify the photographer. \----------------------------------------------------- BEWiTCHED RUNNING ORDER 19:00 - OPEN 20:00 - TRiiKSTR 21:00 - LÖBLOVÁ 22:00 - CAÇADORA 23:00 - DRAG SHOW 00:00 - FEEALS Ft FiREGEiSHA 01:00 - PRRSEPHONE 02:00 - CLOSE \----------------------------------------------------- |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 547906951 | 🎄 Neighbourhood Christmas Carol Sing | 2019-12-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-21 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-16 1:06 pm | Carols, cider and sweet treats in the Church Lower Hall. Join in singing your favourite Christmas Carols old and new. This evening is about raising our voices together in the familiar sounds of the Christmas season and is open for everyone. There is no charge for this evening of music, but we invite you to bring a small non perishable food gift for folks in need in our neighbourhood. <https://www.facebook.com/events/1017688438589778/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 501099125 | 🎄 It's A Wonderful Life | 2019-12-21 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-21 | 9:09 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Administrator | 2019-10-26 9:28 pm | 2019-10-26 9:44 pm | One of the most treasured films in Hollywood history. Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore star in Frank Capra’s sentimental tale about a small-town everyman who, one Christmas Eve, comes to think of his life as a failure. As he ponders suicide, an angel intervenes to show him the terrifying world that would exist in his absence. This film has become synonymous with the spirit of the season. Happy Holidays, Movielovers! UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 528567338 | 🎄 Christmas 2019 With Maureen Washington | 2019-12-21 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-21 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 23, 2019 | 2019-12-23 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191223T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-25 9:19 am | It's that time a year again when Maureen will bring her mix of Christmas and Non-Christmas music to Hermann's Jazz Club, with two dates to choose from: December 21st or 22nd! Joining her will be Karel Roessingh, Joey Smith, Damian Graham and Bryn Badel Doors open at 5:30 PM for dinner Show starts at 7:30 PM **Tickets in advance $30 at the Door $35** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/christmas-2019-with-maureen-washington-tickets-77972559023**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/christmas-2019-with-maureen-washington-tickets-77972559023) Be sure to purchase your tickets early as the shows will sell out. Online ticket sales will stop 3 hours before doors open! |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 545536896 | 🏳️🌈 PURR - Cat Themed Kinky Dance Party Volume 3 | 2019-12-21 | 9:00 pm | 2019-12-22 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-13 5:22 pm | After 2 sold out shows we've received a number of messages from attendees asking for a bigger venue - so we've decided to DELIVER and our going to debut our largest kinky cat party yet. Something tells us that this is going to be nothing short of legendary!! We couldn't be more excited to spice things up!! Presented by Restricted Entertainment , Sin City Fetish Night, KristyKatMeow of CATHAÜS and Kosmic Kitty!! Our playful PURR parties present an opportunity for cat-lovers, electronic music party lovers, kink party lovers and the LGBTQ+ communities to get creative, intermingle, socialize and dance in a safe, consent-based environment with sensual vibes and dirty basslines (awww yeaaah). Dress up or come casual, all are welcome to come out and play! \*Cat themed outfits encouraged but totes not required! Get them kitty ears out!\* ♥️ EPIC stage visuals provided by INEO ♥ Purrlesque purrformances!! ♥ Dance cages on the dance floor!! ♥ Fetish furniture for your mischievous delight ♥ Consent Captain on site to assure safety and comfort for all guests ♥ A dance pole for guests to play on and more surprises in store... \*\*\* DJ's : 9-10 TRUST 10-11 Kosmic Kitty 11-12 DJ Pandemonium 12-1 Gangstronauts (Civillian x Maximus) 1-2 Apocalypse Meow (Deriek Simon x Beatsmith) with a special purrlesque purrformance... **$25** **19+** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/purr-cat-themed-kinky-dance-party-volume-3-victoria-tickets-80115885771**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/purr-cat-themed-kinky-dance-party-volume-3-victoria-tickets-80115885771) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 542636501 | 🎄 Holiday Celebration - An Evening of Buena Vista Social Club | 2019-12-21 | 9:00 pm | 2019-12-21 | 11:59 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:23 pm | What a great night of music ahead... Pablo Cardenas assembles a band of extraordinary skill to bring you a tribute to the legendary Buena Vista Social Club at Northern Quarter. Even novices to the Cuban scene will be familiar with many of these timeless and evocative songs. Dinner reservations recommended at [www.northernquarter.ca](http://www.northernquarter.ca/) \*\* $15 ticket - reserve for best tables - or CASH on the door) LIVE MUSIC FROM 9:00PM <https://www.facebook.com/events/1085406991790237/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 534235376 | 🎄🛐 Lessons and Carols of Christmas | 2019-12-22 | 10:20 am | 2019-12-22 | 11:30 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 3:48 pm | Christmas is the season of *incarnation*, when we remember that God became flesh and came to live among us (John 1:14). The Lessons and Carols of Christmas is a special service that captures this Good News through Bible readings, hymns and carols. We hope you'll join us as we move from the preparation of Advent to the incarnation of Christmas. There will be no communion at this service. No previous church experience necessary. <https://www.ourlord.ca/events/lessons-and-carols-of-christmas--66/2019-12-22> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 530646186 | 🎄📈 The Brunch Party: Christmas Vacation Edition | 2019-12-22 | 12:00 pm | 2019-12-22 | 3:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-27 10:27 am | **A yuletide gathering to celebrate the greatest Christmas Movie of its Generation** Come join Dynamic Events and The Mint on December 22nd to celebrate Christmas and The Griswolds. The best costume from the Christmas Vacation movie will win a free breakfast. As always, we will be including a welcome beverage with your ticket. We will also be offering 10% off your food with any non-perishable food item donation which will be donated to the Mustard Seed. Happy Holidays and we look forward to celebrating with you! **$10-$12** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-brunch-party-christmas-vacation-edition-tickets-83885946123**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-brunch-party-christmas-vacation-edition-tickets-83885946123) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 534255277 | 🎄📈 Copper Owl Last Minute Xmas Market & Party! | 2019-12-22 | 12:00 pm | 2019-12-22 | 6:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:22 pm | It’s almost that time of year again…time for the 6th annual Copper Owl Last Minute Xmas Market & Party! This will once again be a fun, casual and licensed afternoon event with a carefully curated group of local vendors plus a live DJ, projected holiday scenes, seasonal cocktails, local brews, and a festive vibe for friends and family (19+ only) who want to socialize while getting their last minute shopping done. The event will run from 12pm - 6pm, and is $2 at the door, or FREE with a non-perishable food item for the local food bank. Please stay tuned for more details on this year's amazing vendor lineup! Invite your friends and see you there! <https://www.facebook.com/events/1286355628213799/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 513045225 | The Two Popes | 2019-12-22 | 1:00 pm | 2019-12-22 | 3:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 10:05 am | At the height of potential Catholic and Vatican reform, **Pope Benedict and his successor-turned-adversary, Cardinal Bergoglio**, share opposing perspectives on the **future of the Church and its people**. Directed by Fernando Meirelles (*City of God* (2003)), (*The Constant Gardener* (2005)). **88% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com.** A strong frontrunner for the 2020 Academy Awards. “Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility.” **Kate Taylor, *Globe and Mail*** 19+ $11.43 ($2 Membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-two-popes/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 541813943 | Handel's Messiah | 2019-12-22 | 2:30 pm | 2019-12-22 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 7:41 pm | Giuseppe Pietraroia leads talented soloists, the Victoria Symphony and the Victoria Choral Society in Handel’s sublime Messiah. With the Hallelujah Chorus as its centerpiece, Handel’s oratorio Messiah is probably the most famous piece of classical music in the world. Giuseppe Pietraroia, conductor Lara Ciekiewicz, soprano Andrea Hill, alto Josh Lovell, tenor Brett Polegato, baritone Victoria Choral Society A seating: Adult/Senior $55, Student $30 (main floor E-M; balcony R-S) B seating: Adult/Senior $45, Student $25 (main floor B-D and N-Q; balcony T-W) C seating: Adult/Senior $35, Student $20 (main floor A; balcony X) <https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2831.html> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 532424469 | 🎄🕎 A Public Menorah Lighting | 2019-12-22 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-22 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-29 9:11 am | In a world beset by politics and division, we ask you to shine your light. Share your own special brand of kindness, thoughtfulness and faith in one another. Shine your light to demonstrate your belief that together we are better, respect eases the journey and miracles do happen. Join **Congregation Emanu-El** for a joyous and raucous Hanukkah lighting, illumine the path of hope amidst the darkness, and let your inner light shine. All are welcome. We are pleased to announce that once again our musical headliner will be the ever popular **Victoria High Rhythm and Blues Band**. And, of course, *sufganiyot* (traditional doughnuts) will be served up to enhance the holiday spirit! **For more information:** Contact Congregation Emanu-El (T: 250-382-0615 or E: [info@congregationemanuel.ca](mailto:info@congregationemanu-el.ca)) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 518199312 | 🎄📈 Dinner Show: The Magic of Christmas | 2019-12-22 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-22 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 25, 2019 | 2019-12-25 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191225T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:27 am | Our Dinner Shows offer a full culinary and entertainment experience. The evening begins with a cocktail reception and glass of sparkling before the doors open. Once inside you will be seated for a beautiful three-course plated dinner in our elegant David Foster Foundation Theatre. Following dinner, the lights will dim and the show will begin. As the evening ends, you will be greeted with hot chocolate and cookies as you depart home. **Michael Sicoly and Mick Dalla-Vee along with special guests present *The Magic of Christmas*** For a mix of comedy, music, sing-alongs and more, look no further than the Oak Bay Beach Hotel’s holiday-themed variety show – *The Magic of Christmas.* **Dates:** - December 22nd, 2019 - December 23rd, 2019 - December 24th, 2019 **Tickets:** $99 + tax per person (16 years of age and older) 6:00 pm **Cocktail Reception** 7:00 pm **Dinner** 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm **Entertainment** **Menu** *Appetizer* Roast beet and Frisée salad Spiced walnut, goat cheese and cranberry vinaigrette *Main* Traditional roast turkey with sausage and sage stuffing Whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts sautéed with bacon, glazed vegetables thyme gravy and cranberry sauce *Dessert* Warm sticky toffee pudding Vanilla ice cream [**https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/events/calendar-of-events/?mm=12&yyyy=2019&event-category=**](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/events/calendar-of-events/?mm=12&yyyy=2019&event-category=) |
Entry Fee ($101+) | |||
| 547900005 | 🎄🛐 GT Church Christmas Production | 2019-12-22 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-22 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 25, 2019 | 2019-12-25 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191225T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-16 12:54 pm | You're invited to a GT Church Christmas Production! Featuring live music, performances, and inspiring visual media that will capture the wonder and majesty of Christmas. Times + Locations GT Victoria | 1800 Quadra Street Sunday, December 22nd | 6pm Monday, December 23rd | 6pm Tuesday, December 24th | 4pm + 6pm GT Westhills | Belmont Secondary | 3041 Langford Lake Rd Tuesday, December 24th | 4pm + 6pm [GT.CHURCH/CHRISTMAS](https://www.gt.church/pages/christmas-at-gt-church) |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 547076063 | 🎄 A Cozy Winter’s Night w.: Lorraine Nygaard | 2019-12-23 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-23 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-15 5:18 pm | Join Victoria’s songstress Lorraine Nygaard and her fabulous band members of Ashley Wey on piano, Louis Rudner on bass, and Damian Graham on drums, as they present an evening that will offer relaxation, inspiration, and rejuvenation. Whether you sit back and enjoy the variety of genres delivered in Lorraine’s soulful stylings in contemplation, or choose to step up and enjoy some dancing, there are opportunities for everyone. Solstice is the 22nd, Lorraine’s birthday is the 24th, and she’s excited to share the magic of the season with you: mixing, mingling, and a few prizes too! Come enjoy the heart-warming musical choices; requests are welcome via <bookings@lorrainenygaard.com> <http://www.lorrainenygaard.com> <http://www.ashleywey.com> <http://www.louisrudner.com> <http://www.damiangraham.com> Note that this is the last show before Hermann’s closes for the holiday season, so get your groove on on a Monday night! Yes you can! Hermann’s is an all-ages venue, so the whole family can enjoy the magic that happens in a live music setting. Ashley, like many of Victoria’s top jazz musicians, got her foundations from the Hermann’s scene starting when she was a young teenager. More info on this event and others at <http://www.lorrainenygaard.com>, under the blog section. **$18 Adv./$20 Door/$15 Students** [**Click Here to Register for Ticket**](http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=499580) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 547902249 | 🎄🛐 The Night Before the Night Before | 2019-12-23 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-23 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-16 12:57 pm | CapriCCio invites you to relax and join us in a heart-warming Christmas special featuring The Victoria Brass. A favourite tradition of Victoria audiences. Adult tickets are $25, seniors are $22, and students/youth are $10. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a ticket holder, but must have a “Child under 13” ticket to present at the door. Tickets are available at the Christ Church Cathedral office and Ivy's Bookshop (starting 3 weeks before the concert date), from choristers, at the door, and online (at [capriccio.ca](http://capriccio.ca/)). PLEASE NOTE: Tickets purchased online will be available for pickup at the door on the evening of the concert. Tickets purchased online or in person are not refundable. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 549774982 | 🎄🎈 Christmas Eve at Irish Times Pub | 2019-12-24 | 7:00 am | 2019-12-24 | 11:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:52 am | Christmas Eve at Irish Times begins with $9 breakfast before 9 am. Then enjoy our Irish Stew fro only $10 from 11am to 1pm. Live music begins at 5pm with Tom Morrissey then Knacker's Yard at 8pm. Enjoy our Christmas Turkey dinner with all the fixings for $25. Reservations for dinner recommended. Call 250-383-7775 to reserve. Families welcome until 9:00 pm. <https://www.facebook.com/events/461506478132148/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 547906351 | 🎄🎈 Sing-along at The Castle | 2019-12-24 | 3:00 pm | 2019-12-24 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-16 1:05 pm | Join us for a morning of song-filled joy with Alexander Ferguson at the Castle and sing along to classic Christmas tunes to get in the holiday spirit! Song books will be provided so come one and come all. **Free with admission.** **$14.60 for adults** **$13.60 for seniors (65+)** **$9.50 for students (13+)** **$5.10 for children** **Kids 5 years and under are free** **<https://www.facebook.com/pg/craigdarrochcastle/events/>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 513045277 | The Two Popes | 2019-12-24 | 4:15 pm | 2019-12-24 | 6:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-08 10:05 am | At the height of potential Catholic and Vatican reform, **Pope Benedict and his successor-turned-adversary, Cardinal Bergoglio**, share opposing perspectives on the **future of the Church and its people**. Directed by Fernando Meirelles (*City of God* (2003)), (*The Constant Gardener* (2005)). **88% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com.** A strong frontrunner for the 2020 Academy Awards. “Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility.” **Kate Taylor, *Globe and Mail*** 19+ $11.43 ($2 Membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-two-popes/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 547900115 | 🎄🛐 GT Church Christmas Production | 2019-12-24 | 4:50 pm | 2019-12-24 | 5:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-16 12:54 pm | 2019-12-16 12:54 pm | You're invited to a GT Church Christmas Production! Featuring live music, performances, and inspiring visual media that will capture the wonder and majesty of Christmas. Times + Locations GT Victoria | 1800 Quadra Street Sunday, December 22nd | 6pm Monday, December 23rd | 6pm Tuesday, December 24th | 4pm + 6pm GT Westhills | Belmont Secondary | 3041 Langford Lake Rd Tuesday, December 24th | 4pm + 6pm [GT.CHURCH/CHRISTMAS](https://www.gt.church/pages/christmas-at-gt-church) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 539700261 | 🎄 Christmas Eve Dinner at Q | 2019-12-24 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-24 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 9:38 am | 2019-12-07 9:39 am | A festive four-course set menu with optional wine pairing. **WHERE:** Q at the Empress **TIME:** 5:00-9:00pm **PRICE:** $149, 50% off for children, +$45 for wine pairings <https://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/special-offers/holiday-offers/christmas-eve-dinner/>[](https://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/special-offers/holiday-offers/christmas-day-dinner/) |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||
| 528565355 | 🎄 Christmas Eve: An Evening of Story, Carols and Candles | 2019-12-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-24 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-25 9:15 am | 2019-11-25 9:15 am | This Christmas Eve, please join us and your neighbours as we gather on the ground of Sir James Douglas School for some old-fashioned carol singing, storytelling and candlelight. We will meet in the courtyard at the main entrance to the school on Moss Street. Words to the songs and hymns performed will be provided. Please bring a chair, an umbrella is the weather warrants it and warm clothing. If possible, please bring a candle in a mason jar, a lantern or anything that lights up. Cookies from the Cottage Bakery will be for sale with proceeds going to support our Youth Programs. Bring a friend, tell your neighbours, everyone is welcome! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/christmas-eve-an-evening-of-story-carols-and-candles-hosted-by-fairfield-united-church-tickets-83210303257> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 547909521 | 🎄🛐 Christmas Eve in James Bay | 2019-12-24 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-24 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-16 1:08 pm | Joy to the World! Walk to church this Christmas Eve and join your neighbours in our heritage sanctuary for a warm & cozy Christmas service. We'll celebrate the classic story from Luke's Gospel. We'll sing the most familiar and beloved Christmas Carols. And of course, we'll fill the space with the warm glow of candles while singing Silent Night together. An offering will be accepted during the service to support the ministry and outreach of James Bay United Church in the neighbourhood. All ages are welcomed and celebrated at this service. Our building is wheelchair accessible. <https://www.facebook.com/events/1263546440496401/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 537030527 | 🕎 Hanukkah Speakeasy | 2019-12-24 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-24 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:35 am | Join us for a Hanukkah Speakeasy on December 24th. There will be live swing jazz with the Capital City Syncopators, silent film clips, and of course some great cocktails and ambiance! We'll also be lighting a Menorah, and have dreidels to play. Bring your friends for a jolly good time. Tickets are $10 at the door and include a free drink ticket \[if you know the password - stay tuned!\] This event is part of a Speakeasy series that runs every Tuesday: <https://www.facebook.com/SpeakeasyYYJ/> To book your staff party, birthday party, or date night, please email Events@VictoriaEventCentre.ca \------------------------------------------------------- More info about the Victoria Event Centre: Washrooms are gender inclusive. This event takes place within the unceded territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples (as represented today by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations). Let's continue to dismantle the colonial structures that surround this city. Accessibility: The Victoria Event Centre is on the second storey of a building up a rather steep flight of 27 stairs. There is a continuous handrail up the stairwell and our workers/organizers are available to provide assistance as directed. The staircase is wide enough that a person cannot grip both handrails at the same time. Accessibility Information: NEWEST INFO HERE: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 518201735 | 🎄🎈 Christmas Day Brunch | 2019-12-25 | 10:00 am | 2019-12-25 | 2:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:30 am | Make sure to reserve your seats in advance to join the Oak Bay Beach Hotel family in celebrating a warm-hearted Christmas Day Brunch in the Grand Lobby with a lavish dining experience, including a carving station with all the works, created by Executive Chef Kreg Graham. There will be four seatings for brunch held at 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 12:30 p.m. on December 25, 2019. Tickets: Adults: $78\* / Children: $35\* / Children 2 and under complimentary. Seating by pre-paid reservations only. **\***Indicates the price before tax **To book, please call 1-250-940-0309.** **Buffet Menu** *Bakery* Selection of freshly baked muffins, croissant and Danish Spinach and Gruyere quiche Artisan breads and rolls Classic Stollen *Cold Buffet* Assortment of smoked and cured meats smoked and candied wild pacific salmon Local and international artisan cheese Young greens, shaved apple, candied pecans, dried cranberries and apple cider vinaigrette Chilled prawn cocktail *Carvery* Whiskey and mustard glazed country ham Wild BC salmon en croute mushroom and onion galette *Hot Buffet* Grilled medallions of Angus beef, roast mushrooms and vegetables, red wine sauce Pan roast fillet of wild pacific ling cod, caponata and fresh herbs [**https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/event/christmas-day-brunch/**](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/event/christmas-day-brunch/) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 523426547 | Drop-In: Community Arts Program | 2019-12-25 | 1:30 pm | 2019-12-25 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Wednesday until December 31, 2019 | 2019-12-31 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191231T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 9:10 pm | 2019-11-19 9:10 pm | The Community Arts Program is a low-barrier, cost free program for adults looking to express themselves through drawing, painting, crafts, etc. Our studio at the Downtown Community Centre, 755 Pandora Ave, is stocked with supplies and our volunteers will assist you in your creative journey. Join us every Monday, 1:30pm – 5:00pm to take part! Doors Close at 3:30pm Limited storage offered for ongoing projects! No experience needed! 100% Free! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2363728823915820/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 537019230 | 🎄 A Very Merry VECmas | 2019-12-25 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-26 | 2:00 am | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:17 am | ‘Tis the season for friends, festivities, and tasty food, The VEC invites you to join an eclectic mix of folks that would otherwise be eating a microwaved tofurkey dinner on this special night of the year. Bringing together people without family in town, those that don’t like their family, and those that are just looking for a bar that is open on Christmas. You are encouraged to dress in your choice of holiday attire. Timeline: 2pm-5pm - Holiday Movies & Holiday Beverages 5pm - Potluck Dinner 8pm - Variety Show / Karaoke 10pm - Leftovers (aka 2nd Dinner) Open until late Please feel free (but not obligated) to bring: – A dish to share (with the ingredient list for those with allergies) – A plate and utensils – Cash for the bar (drinks will be served as cheap as possible) Interested in volunteering? We'd love your help during the night! Have any questions about the event? Send us a note to Xmas@VictoriaEventCentre.ca Entertainment: TBD We hope to see you there! Lots of room for the whole family! Accessibility: Please see our website for the most up to date information: [victoriaeventcentre.ca/accessibility](http://victoriaeventcentre.ca/accessibility) This is an all ages event This event is taking place within Lkwungen Territory |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 539700233 | 🎄 Christmas Day Dinner at Q | 2019-12-25 | 4:00 pm | 2019-12-25 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 9:38 am | Maximum table size of 10 **PRICE:** $179, 50% off for children Five-course set menu. Featured offers on select wines. **CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER** **BUFFET** **TIME:** 2:00pm, 4:30pm, 7:00pm seatings **WHERE**: Crystal Ballroom **PRICE:** $119\*, $70 for children Enjoy the chef attended carving stations, seafood, classic Christmas dishes, and a children’s buffet. Live piano music. \*price subject to automatic 15% gratuity **RESERVATIONS:** For reservations, please call 250-389-2727. Please note that for the Christmas Day Dinner Buffer, only larger tables of 4, 6 and 10 remain for select times for this event. <https://www.fairmont.com/empress-victoria/special-offers/holiday-offers/christmas-day-dinner/> |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 518201379 | 🎄 Christmas Dinner in The Dining Room | 2019-12-25 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-25 | 11:55 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:29 am | 2019-11-14 9:32 am | Start a new tradition with your family or continue an old one by joining us for a table d’hote dinner served in our intimate seaside Dining Room. **Please note that reservations will be taken for Hotel Guests only until Dec. 1, 2019, at which point they will then be opened up to the general public.** *Christmas Dinner in The Dining Room* A table d’hote dinner with reservations beginning at 5:00 p.m. Tickets: $105\* with the option to add wine pairings upon request. **Reservations required. To book, please call 1-250-940-0309.** \*Indicates the price before tax. **Menu** *First Course* Dungeness crab bisque Kafir lime leaf, coconut milk and lemon grass or Foie gras terrine Pickled cherries, brioche crouton or Roast beet salad Frisée and cashew cilantro dressing *Main Course* Traditional roast turkey with sausage and sage stuffing Whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts sautéed with bacon, glazed vegetables Thyme gravy and cranberry sauce or Roast fillet of Angus beef Truffled potato gratin, forest mushroom sauce or Winter squash risotto Pine nuts, shaved truffle and parmesan Dessert Vanilla bean panna cotta, cashew brittle or Dark chocolate pate, citrus marmalade, cherry shortbread[](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/event/christmas-dinner-in-the-snug/) [**https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/event/christmas-dinner-in-the-dining-room/**](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/event/christmas-dinner-in-the-dining-room/) |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||
| 518202427 | 🎄 Christmas Dinner in The Snug | 2019-12-25 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-25 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:31 am | Start a new tradition with your family or continue an old one by joining us for a traditional Christmas Dinner served in the neighbourhood’s favourite pub, The Snug. **Please note that reservations will be taken for Hotel Guests only until Dec. 1, 2019, at which point they will then be opened up to the general public.** *Christmas Dinner in The Snug* Two seatings at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $60\* (Ages 19+) **Reservations required. To book, please call 1-250-940-0309.** \*Indicates the price before tax. **Menu** *First Course* Frisée salad, shaved apple, dried cranberry Goat cheese, candied walnuts, flax crisps, white balsamic vinaigrette *Main Course* Traditional roast turkey with sage and sausage stuffing Whipped potatoes, Brussels sprouts sautéed with bacon, glazed vegetables Thyme gravy and cranberry sauce *Dessert* Warm sticky toffee pudding butter rum sauce, toasted spiced nuts[](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/event/christmas-day-brunch/) [**https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/event/christmas-dinner-in-the-snug/**](https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/event/christmas-dinner-in-the-snug/) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 531530908 | The Two Popes | 2019-12-26 | 4:15 pm | 2019-12-26 | 6:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-28 9:06 am | At the height of potential Catholic and Vatican reform, **Pope Benedict and his successor-turned-adversary, Cardinal Bergoglio**, share opposing perspectives on the **future of the Church and its people**. Directed by Fernando Meirelles (*City of God* (2003)), (*The Constant Gardener* (2005)). **88% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com.** A strong frontrunner for the 2020 Academy Awards. “Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility.” **Kate Taylor, *Globe and Mail*** 19+ $11.43 ($2 Membership required - available at the door)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/raise-hell-the-life-times-of-molly-ivins/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheres-my-roy-cohn/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/by-the-grace-of-god-grace-a-dieu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-two-popes/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 531530939 | 🎄 Singalonga Sound of Music 2019 (19+) | 2019-12-26 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-26 | 10:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-28 9:06 am | A tuneful, heartwarming story, based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home. **$11.43** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/singalonga-sound-of-music-2019/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/singalonga-sound-of-music-2019/) Rated G – [No Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) 2 pieces of ID will be required for entry of 19+ screenings. One must be Government issued with a photo and birth date – yellow replacement ID paper does not count for photo ID All ages screenings – no liquor will be served Your ticket includes a prop bag! Available at the door, night of Bags will be checked – no outdoor food or drink Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>  |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 523416413 | 🎄 Ghosts of Christmas Past Tour | 2019-12-26 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-26 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until December 31, 2019 | 2019-12-31 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20191231T075959Z;BYDAY=MO,TU,WE,TH | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-11-19 8:47 pm | 2020-01-11 4:15 pm | ## About During December the Ghostly Walks team will present “Ghosts of Christmas Past,” a spooky route through Old Town that highlights some of the best seasonal ghost stories in their repertoire. Stories included will be: the haunted chocolate shop, a Christmas Eve assassination, the “Lady in White” who first appeared at Christmas 1861, a haunted Christmas book, a First Nations legend, and many others. ## Rates **Adults:** CA$20 *Ages 17+* **Seniors:** CA$15 *Ages 65+* **Students:** CA$15 *Must provide student I.D* **Children:** CA$10 *Ages 6-11* **Family Special:** CA$50 *Up to 2 adults and their chidlren under 16* ## Duration 90 Minutes ## Meeting Location Starts in front of the Visitor Information Centre at 812 Wharf Street. The Visitor Information Centre is directly across from the Empress Hotel. [**https://discoverthepast.com/ghostly-walks/**](https://discoverthepast.com/ghostly-walks/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 531530972 | 🎄 Singalonga Sound of Music 2019 (19+) | 2019-12-27 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-27 | 5:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-28 9:07 am | A tuneful, heartwarming story, based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home. **$11.43** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/singalonga-sound-of-music-2019/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/singalonga-sound-of-music-2019/) Rated G – [No Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) 2 pieces of ID will be required for entry of 19+ screenings. One must be Government issued with a photo and birth date – yellow replacement ID paper does not count for photo ID All ages screenings – no liquor will be served Your ticket includes a prop bag! Available at the door, night of Bags will be checked – no outdoor food or drink Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>  |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 539982362 | 🎄 Gremlins at Craigdarroch Castle | 2019-12-27 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-27 | 8:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 6:07 pm | Gremlins! - A boy inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town. The doors will open at 6:00 PM and the movie will start at 6:30 so please come and enjoy our beautiful castle in its full Christmas splendour before taking in the film. **Tickets are $24.** They can be purchased online at thecastle.ca or by calling 250-592-5323 x31 Members, please call us to get your discounted tickets. Seating on a first come, first served basis. Performances are in the dance hall on the 4th floor. There are 87 stairs and no elevators. Please, no stiletto heel as they damage the floors in the museum. **[https://thecastle.ca/products/gremlins?start=2019-12-01T00:00&select=2019-12-27T18:00](https://thecastle.ca/products/gremlins?start=2019-12-01T00:00&select=2019-12-27T18:00)** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 542616768 | 🎄 The Gift with the Victoria Symphony | 2019-12-27 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-27 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 2:54 pm | \*Tickets starting at $30.00 | Tickets on sale May 30, 2019 *Tickets can be purchased as part of a subscription with a minimum of 3 performances. Subscriptions are on sale now through the box office.* *Student rush tickets are available 1 hour before each show.* *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* ### Running Time *(please note that all running times are approximate and subject to change. Running time refers to performance only and may not include speeches, introductions, etc)* Act I: 45 minutes Intermission: 20 minutes Act II: 45 minutes **Total: 1 hour and 50 minutes** ### Event Information Live Orchestra Ballet Victoria’s holiday tradition - the same theme but always very different. Accompanied by the Victoria Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, this modern take on The Nutcracker follows Clara on a reimagined Christmas classic journey filled with wonderful new characters. From Harlequin dolls to dragons and fairies, a few mice and a Nutcracker ballerina, it’s an amazing holiday performance for the whole family. \*Ticket prices are subject to change. [**https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/the-gift-2019-royal-theatre**](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/the-gift-2019-royal-theatre) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 520086270 | Treasure Island | 2019-12-27 | 7:30 pm | 2019-12-27 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-16 9:08 am | A swashbuckling tale of skullduggery upon the high seas and treasure on a desert island! It's the very best of traditional pantomime, and absolutely no opportunity missed to press-gang the audience right into the thick of the seafaring action! This is a madcap, laugh a minute pirate adventure story from start to finish! **Evenings 7:30 • Dec 18, 19, 20, 27 & Jan 2** **Matinees 2:00 • Dec 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, 31 & Jan 1, 4** **$8 Child (12 and under) / $16 Adult** Tickets will go on sale November 16th, 2019 Purchase them: - at the door \[right before the performance unless sold out\] - online with [Eventbrite](http://www.eventbrite.ca/) - at the [The Papery](https://goo.gl/maps/igAS4smWxKQvA4Bs6), 669 Fort Street. Mon. – Sat. 10 to 6 and Sun. 11 to 5 <http://www.stlukesplayers.org/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 542635565 | 🎈 Salsa Bachata Kizomba Night with Ronald Martinez | 2019-12-27 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-27 | 11:59 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:21 pm | Salsa/Bachata/Kizomba Nights – SHARE with your FAMILY and FRIENDS if you LOVE dancing with us. TAG away! Music: Mix of various Latin music and Kizomba. We will play a fair ratio of 2-2-2 (2 Bachata songs - 2 Salsa/Cumbia/Merengue/Cha cha cha songs - 2 Kizomba songs). Dancing: Whether you are an absolute beginner or more experienced, we share the love of dance with everybody and encourage all to come. There will be a fun sample dance class to introduce a few Latin dances (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) prior to social dancing. Cover (for the night): Regular – $12 Student – $7 (must show valid student ID) Kids under 14 are free Cash only at the door We highly encourage HUGS at the door. Schedule: 7:45pm: Doors open 8:00: Fun sample class with Ronald Martinez (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) 8:45pm: Social dancing all night! Venue: Ukrainian Cultural Centre 3277 Douglas street, Victoria, BC V8Z 3K9 Big dance floor, incredible sound, great coffee across the street, and free parking. Thank you all very much for your support. If you have any questions, please message us. Never stop dancing. GRACIAS :) <https://www.facebook.com/events/1683201871811345/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 500005153 | Charlotte’s Web: The Musical | 2019-12-28 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-28 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 12:32 pm | 2019-10-25 12:32 pm |  Down on the Zuckerman Farm, Wilbur, an irresistible young pig is determined to avoid the butcher. With the help of his friends (especially the magnificent spider, Charlotte) Wilbur is not only safe, but learns that true friends live in our hearts forever. A beloved family favourite returns for the Holiday Season. The classic story of friendship, based on the book by E.B. White, will warm hearts young and old as it charms its way on stage with lively music, loveable characters, and a pinch of Kaleidoscope magic. <http://kaleidoscope.bc.ca/2019-2020-season/charlottes-web/> \*Tickets starting at $25.00 for Adults/$21.00 for Children 16 and under | On sale September 10 Please note that there is a bundle for Kaleidoscope. If you purchase Vivaldi's Ring and Charlotte's Web (main floor only), you can get The House at Pooh Corner for free. [Please call or visit the box office to book](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/contact-us). *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* **DISCUSSION TOPICS** Friendship, Love, Acceptance |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 542616404 | 🎄 The Gift with the Victoria Symphony | 2019-12-28 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-28 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 30, 2019 | 2019-12-30 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191230T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 2:53 pm | \*Tickets starting at $30.00 | Tickets on sale May 30, 2019 *Tickets can be purchased as part of a subscription with a minimum of 3 performances. Subscriptions are on sale now through the box office.* *Student rush tickets are available 1 hour before each show.* *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* ### Running Time *(please note that all running times are approximate and subject to change. Running time refers to performance only and may not include speeches, introductions, etc)* Act I: 45 minutes Intermission: 20 minutes Act II: 45 minutes **Total: 1 hour and 50 minutes** ### Event Information Live Orchestra Ballet Victoria’s holiday tradition - the same theme but always very different. Accompanied by the Victoria Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score, this modern take on The Nutcracker follows Clara on a reimagined Christmas classic journey filled with wonderful new characters. From Harlequin dolls to dragons and fairies, a few mice and a Nutcracker ballerina, it’s an amazing holiday performance for the whole family. \*Ticket prices are subject to change. [**https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/the-gift-2019-royal-theatre**](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/the-gift-2019-royal-theatre) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |||
| 539711382 | 🎄 Cookeilidh - Christmas at Craigdarroch | 2019-12-28 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-28 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 9:57 am | An hour of lively Celtic and yuletide music performed by Cookeilidh in the festive setting of Craigdarroch Castle. This performance takes place in the upstairs Dance Hall. Regular Castle admission required. Arrive early to tour the Castle, decked out in Victorian Christmas splendour, then grab a seat for the show. Sure to get your toes tappin' and set the tone for the holiday season! <https://www.facebook.com/events/687607331729780/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 539982486 | 🎄 Little Women at Craigdarroch Castle | 2019-12-28 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-28 | 8:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 6:08 pm | 2019-12-07 6:09 pm | Enjoy the 1994 version of Little Women. Filmed in Victoria and Craigdarroch Castle with a powerhouse lineup of talented actresses, Gillian Armstrong's take on this timeless story proves that a story can succeed no matter how many times it's told. The doors will open at 6:00 PM and the movie will start at 6:30 so please come and enjoy our beautiful castle in its full Christmas splendour before taking in the film. **Tickets are $24.** They can be purchased online at thecastle.ca or by calling 250-592-5323 x31 Members, please call us to get your discounted tickets. Seating on a first come, first served basis. Performances are in the dance hall on the 4th floor. There are 87 stairs and no elevators. Please, no stiletto heel as they damage the floors in the museum.**[](https://thecastle.ca/products/gremlins?start=2019-12-01T00:00&select=2019-12-27T18:00)** [**https://thecastle.ca/products/little-women-1994?start=2019-12-01T00:00&select=2019-12-28T18:00**](https://thecastle.ca/products/little-women-1994?start=2019-12-01T00:00&select=2019-12-28T18:00) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500005115 | Charlotte’s Web: The Musical | 2019-12-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-28 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until December 30, 2019 | 2019-12-30 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20191230T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 12:32 pm | 2019-10-25 12:34 pm |  Down on the Zuckerman Farm, Wilbur, an irresistible young pig is determined to avoid the butcher. With the help of his friends (especially the magnificent spider, Charlotte) Wilbur is not only safe, but learns that true friends live in our hearts forever. A beloved family favourite returns for the Holiday Season. The classic story of friendship, based on the book by E.B. White, will warm hearts young and old as it charms its way on stage with lively music, loveable characters, and a pinch of Kaleidoscope magic. <http://kaleidoscope.bc.ca/2019-2020-season/charlottes-web/> \*Tickets starting at $25.00 for Adults/$21.00 for Children 16 and under | On sale September 10 Please note that there is a bundle for Kaleidoscope. If you purchase Vivaldi's Ring and Charlotte's Web (main floor only), you can get The House at Pooh Corner for free. [Please call or visit the box office to book](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/contact-us). *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* **DISCUSSION TOPICS** Friendship, Love, Acceptance |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||
| 528564734 | 🎄 Radio, Mistletoe, & My Man Godfrey | 2019-12-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-28 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until January 1, 2020 | 2020-01-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200101T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-25 9:13 am | **Launch Pad Theatre Company is back with their fun-for-the- whole-family adaptation of a comedy classic, wrapped in a Christmas cracker!** This fresh and festive flip of the 1936 screwball comedy My Man Godfrey, concerns a sprightly socialite who, during an unscrupulous Christmas scavenger hunt, finds herself a hobo whom she hires as the family butler, only to fall in love with him...much to his dismay! Come to Intrepid Theatre Club, enjoy some festive light refreshments, and be transported to the age of wassailing wireless theatre in this timeless story of will-over-despair and change-over-complacency. Performed in the style of a live, old-time radio show, complete with costumes, Foley sound effects, and the heart of the season at its core. Starring: Kate Humble, Morgan Cranny, Christina Patterson, and David Radford With cotume and properties assistance by Martha Burd Free onsite parking and street parking available at and around the theatre Appropriate for (almost) all ages Visit www.launchpadtheatre.com or email launchpadtheatreco@gmail.com for questions or additional information Please contact us if you have any particular accessibility needs **$18** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/radio-mistletoe-my-man-godfrey-tickets-81411061677**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/radio-mistletoe-my-man-godfrey-tickets-81411061677) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 530652598 | 🏳️🌈 Sashay Cafe : An All Ages Drag Show | 2019-12-28 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-28 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-11-27 10:35 am | **For The Love Of Drag invites you to Sashay Café: a cozy all ages draw show in the heart of Quadra Village!** For The Love Of Drag proudly presents SASHAY CAFÉ : An All Ages Drag Show! Saturday, December 28 Doors @ 7PM / Show @ 745PM At Caffe Fantastico Quadra (965 Kings Rd) **$10** **Tickets available at the door if not sold out online.** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sashay-cafe-an-all-ages-drag-show-tickets-83939279645**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sashay-cafe-an-all-ages-drag-show-tickets-83939279645) Come beat the post Xmas blues with some drag! Victoria's open stage all ages drag show is back again with an incredible line up. Sashay Café is a cozy monthly drag show taking place at Caffe Fantastico in the heart of Quadra Village. The coffee bar will be open, and alcohol and food will also be available for purchase. Come support local drag! Join us for a thrilling evening of performances from veteran and up-and-coming drag artists: \*Beauregard Deville : ig @beauregarddeville \*Boi Idol : ig @boi\_idol \*Big Baby Puddin' Snatcher \*Bromley B : ig @bromley\_with\_a\_b \*Chunky Hunk McGee : ig @chunky\_hunk\_mcgee \*Daddy Issue : ig @daddyissue.drags \*Lil King Trashmouth \*Seymore Abs : ig @seymoreabs \*Tudou : ig @littlelgbtpotato Acknowledgement: This show is happening on the traditional and unceded lands of the Lekwungen-speaking people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. Let us all work towards decolonization together. Accessibility: \*Caffe Fantastico has two levels connected by 2 stairs with a railing. Both the Quadra St and Kings Rd entries are level with the sidewalk. There is a single use wheelchair accessible restroom on both the upper and lower level. The upper level (Kings Rd entrance) has access to the coffee bar. \*There will be amplified sound via microphone and speakers. Lighting is overhead with no coloured or flashing lights. \*There is street parking available, as well as bus stops less than one block from the cafe. \*Tickets are available on a sliding scale for anyone with financial barriers who would like to attend and support. We can also arrange a cash door ticket for you if electronic transactions are a barrier. Please send a message or email loveofdrag@gmail.com so I can arrange to accommodate you! This show is a space for LGBTQ+ art. Allies are welcome to join us, please respect the artists and community. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 542633858 | 🎉 Pre-New Year's Latin Fiesta | 2019-12-28 | 8:00 pm | 2019-12-29 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:17 pm | 2019-12-10 3:18 pm | Our last party of the year is here and it is going to be epic, don't mist this great opportunity to dance to the rhythms of Salsa,Reggaeton,Bachata,Merengue & Cumbia. Music by Dj Pachanguero. Cover$10 dlls / Students $5 b4 9pm V Lounge Night Club 3366 Douglas St. <https://www.facebook.com/events/943170929416393/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 500005884 | Charlotte’s Web: The Musical | 2019-12-29 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-29 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 12:34 pm |  Down on the Zuckerman Farm, Wilbur, an irresistible young pig is determined to avoid the butcher. With the help of his friends (especially the magnificent spider, Charlotte) Wilbur is not only safe, but learns that true friends live in our hearts forever. A beloved family favourite returns for the Holiday Season. The classic story of friendship, based on the book by E.B. White, will warm hearts young and old as it charms its way on stage with lively music, loveable characters, and a pinch of Kaleidoscope magic. <http://kaleidoscope.bc.ca/2019-2020-season/charlottes-web/> \*Tickets starting at $25.00 for Adults/$21.00 for Children 16 and under | On sale September 10 Please note that there is a bundle for Kaleidoscope. If you purchase Vivaldi's Ring and Charlotte's Web (main floor only), you can get The House at Pooh Corner for free. [Please call or visit the box office to book](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/contact-us). *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* **DISCUSSION TOPICS** Friendship, Love, Acceptance |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 531530253 | 🎄🎈 Singalonga Sound of Music 2019 (All Ages) | 2019-12-30 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-30 | 5:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-28 9:04 am | A tuneful, heartwarming story, based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home. **$11.43** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/singalonga-sound-of-music-2019/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/singalonga-sound-of-music-2019/) Rated G – [No Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) 2 pieces of ID will be required for entry of 19+ screenings. One must be Government issued with a photo and birth date – yellow replacement ID paper does not count for photo ID All ages screenings – no liquor will be served Your ticket includes a prop bag! Available at the door, night of Bags will be checked – no outdoor food or drink Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>  |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 531531341 | 🎄 Singalonga Sound of Music 2019 (19+) | 2019-12-30 | 7:00 pm | 2019-12-30 | 10:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-28 9:07 am | A tuneful, heartwarming story, based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Julie Andrews plays the role of Maria, the tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey who becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music into the home. **$11.43** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/singalonga-sound-of-music-2019/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/singalonga-sound-of-music-2019/) Rated G – [No Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) 2 pieces of ID will be required for entry of 19+ screenings. One must be Government issued with a photo and birth date – yellow replacement ID paper does not count for photo ID All ages screenings – no liquor will be served Your ticket includes a prop bag! Available at the door, night of Bags will be checked – no outdoor food or drink Volunteer with The Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>  |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 520087733 | Treasure Island | 2019-12-31 | 2:00 pm | 2019-12-31 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-16 9:09 am | A swashbuckling tale of skullduggery upon the high seas and treasure on a desert island! It's the very best of traditional pantomime, and absolutely no opportunity missed to press-gang the audience right into the thick of the seafaring action! This is a madcap, laugh a minute pirate adventure story from start to finish! **Evenings 7:30 • Dec 18, 19, 20, 27 & Jan 2** **Matinees 2:00 • Dec 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, 31 & Jan 1, 4** **$8 Child (12 and under) / $16 Adult** Tickets will go on sale November 16th, 2019 Purchase them: - at the door \[right before the performance unless sold out\] - online with [Eventbrite](http://www.eventbrite.ca/) - at the [The Papery](https://goo.gl/maps/igAS4smWxKQvA4Bs6), 669 Fort Street. Mon. – Sat. 10 to 6 and Sun. 11 to 5 <http://www.stlukesplayers.org/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 549774368 | 🎉🎈 NYE Sessions | 2019-12-31 | 3:00 pm | 2019-12-31 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:50 am | Ring in the New Year with our friends back in Dublin! 4:00 pm count down, confetti cannons, and live music from 3:00 pm -7:00 pm. Families welcome!! Call 250-383-7775 to reserve. <https://www.facebook.com/events/521889831747917/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 532453586 | 🎉 Kelby MacNayr's Victoria Jazz All-Stars Early New Years Eve Party | 2019-12-31 | 3:00 pm | 2019-12-31 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-29 10:02 am | Come celebrate New Year's early with Kelby MacNayr's Victoria Jazz All-Stars Early New Years Eve Party. Going to be an incredible show. Drummer / composer / band-leader Kelby MacNayr performs groundbreaking original music, soulful swinging jazz, reaching contemporary music and traditional music from around the world. $35 Adv/VJS/UJam, $40 General [Click Here to Register for Ticket](http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=498329) $5 of each ticket price is going to support Art's On View. <http://hermannsjazz.com/show/498329/view> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 523364447 | 🎉 New Year's Eve Dinner & Gala | 2019-12-31 | 5:00 pm | 2019-12-31 | 11:59 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 7:06 pm | NEW YEARS EVE DINNER IN Q(Early Seating, No Gala) TIME: 5:00pm seating PRICE: $109 per person, 50% off for children, +$60.00 for wine pairings, LOCATION: Q Restaurant DETAILS: Before your New Year’s celebrations, dine at Q at the Empress. Three-course set menu with your choice of main course. Wine pairings optional. Perfect for those looking to enjoy a delicious meal before New Year’s Eve celebrations. Does not include access to the New Year’s Eve Gala. NEW YEARS EVE DINNER IN Q TIME: 8:00pm seating PRICE: $210 per person, 50% off for children, +$90.00 for wine pairings, LOCATION: Q Restaurant DETAILS: Celebrate the New Year at Q at the Empress. Five-course set menu with optional wine pairing. Includes access to Fairmont Empress New Year’s Eve Gala. NEW YEARS EVE DINNER & GALA PARTY TIME: Reception at 7:00pm with canapés and a welcome cocktail; Dinner & Gala promptly at 8:00pmPRICE: $199 per adult LOCATION: Crystal Ballroom DETAILS: After enjoying a 5-course plated dinner in the Crystal Ballroom, dance into the new year to live music at Canada’s castle on the coast. The gala will feature a live performance by Amanda Wood – a local jazz and pop singer/songwriter. Includes a complimentary glass of sparkling wine at midnight. Black tie. **Reservations:** [Buy Tickets](https://www.teaattheempress.com/store/event/new-years-eve-dinner-gala/) If you need assistance making reservations, please call 250-389-2727. |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 537478465 | 🎉 New Year's Eve Celebration 2020 | 2019-12-31 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-01 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-04 11:47 pm | Join us to ring in the New Year! 5:30 pm - 3 Course Dinner (early dinner seating option) 8:00 pm - 3 Course Dinner (late dinner seating option) 9:30 pm - 2:00 am - Live DJ, Midnight Champagne, Food & Drink Specials, Prizes. Reservations Call 778-432-2021 or [thecollectivewinebar.ca/contact/](http://thecollectivewinebar.ca/contact/) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 518205679 | 🎉 New Year’s Eve Gala | 2019-12-31 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-31 | 11:59 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-14 9:34 am | Ring in the New Year in style at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel’s annual New Year’s Eve Gala. The evening begins with a cocktail reception and glass of bubbly before the doors open. Once inside you will be seated for a beautiful multi-course plated dinner in our elegant David Foster Foundation Theatre. Take your memories home with the amazing and interactive [Four Frames Photo Booth](https://www.fourframesphotobooth.com) and then dance the night away with Bobby Dazzler until the clock strikes midnight! **Bobby Dazzler** Bobby Dazzler is a 7-piece party machine that will astound you with their unabashed audio mix of funk, hip hop and soul. With their uncanny ability to pick such a unique blend of songs from the 60’s all the way up to present day chart toppers, Bobby Dazzler is here to amaze you with the most exciting night of entertainment imaginable. **Date:** - December 31, 2019 6:00 pm **Cocktail Reception** 7:00 pm **Dinner** 9:30 pm – 12:30 pm **Entertainment** **Tickets:** $175 + 5% GST **Menu** *Canapes* Fresh goat cheese, caramelized onion and fig jam House fried potato chips, sour cream & onion dip, Northern divine caviar avocado and pumpkin seed tostada *First Course* Little Gem Caesar salad Zucchini ribbons, white anchovy, garlic dressing, shaved parmesan, bacon, crouton *Main Course* Roast loin of premium Angus beef & jumbo garlic prawn whipped potato and brandy peppercorn sauce *Dessert* Dark chocolate and hazelnut bar praline caramel, raspberry **<https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/event/new-years-eve-gala-2/>** |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 523398008 | 🎉🎈 Early Shift: Reign in the New Year | 2019-12-31 | 6:00 pm | 2019-12-31 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-19 8:11 pm | On the last day of 2019, join us in rainforest of the Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises exhibition for a jungle party for the ages. Our annual family-oriented party will be a tropical frolic, with music, activities and games. We will be reigning in 2019 and ringing in 2020! December 31 I 6:00–8:30 pm **$24 per adult, $16 per youth, 10% member discount** **<https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108965/early-shift-reign-new-year>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 541657420 | 🎉 A Roaring 20's New Years | 2019-12-31 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-01 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 3:42 pm | Join us for a Roaring 20’s New Years! Sequins, feathers, gold and glitter – we’re bringing the 1920’s back to bring in 2020. Southern Urge on stage @ from 10-1. Champagne on ice all night. No reservations – first come, first serve. $10 cover before 10pm, $15 cover after. <http://darcyspub.ca/downtown/events/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 528555596 | 🎉 Victoria New Year's Eve Club Crawl 2020 | 2019-12-31 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-01 | 2:30 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-25 9:03 am | 2019-12-12 9:55 am | NEW YEAR’S EVE “EXTRAVAGANZA” CLUB CRAWL 2020 Presented by: StudentTours.com <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-new-years-eve-club-crawl-2020-tickets-80102973149> $30 \*\*\*PRICES GO UP DEC 1st \*\*\* Starting @ Distrikt - Check in between 7-7:45pm Come to your starting location to claim your ticket and board the first bus. Your name will be on the will-call list. Must have your ID. You do not need to be a Student to attend this epic event! How Does it Work? The tradition continues! Why party at just one venue on NYE when you can go to all of them? That’s right, you do the partying and we do the driving! Join us for the BIGGEST and BEST 24th Annual New Year’s Eve “Extravaganza” Club Crawl in Canada for students and party people alike! There will be hundreds of party buses and thousands of dressed-to-impress crawlers. This event is guaranteed to completely sell out and prices will go up closer to the event. You simply don’t want to miss this epic night! Here are a few testimonials from last year: "Best New Years Eve night of my life. Thanks for organizing a great event!" ~ Mike E. Toronto, ON "Thank you ST for putting on a great show. We'll definitely be back next year!" ~ Stephanie P. Vancouver, BC Last year we set a record with over 6,000 students from the major colleges and universities across Canada... and yet again we will be taking more students on a wild ride to 4 of the hottest bars in each city. The dance floors will be packed and Student Tours Party Patrol will be stationed on every bus to keep the mobile party hopping between venues. Our party transportation is simply outrageous! Don't worry if you feel a little shy on the first ride...believe us...you won't be by the end! Our mobile party is a unique way to experience NYE. You just won't have this much fun on a normal night! Your 2020 NYE Club Crawl Pass Includes: \* 4 of the hottest bars and NYE parties \* Super fun party bus transportation between venues \* No cover charges and no waiting in line \* Party Beas, swag and prizes \* Student Tours Party Patrol Event Hosts Fun Factor & Quality Assurance Guarantee on a Student Tours club crawl we absolutely 100% guarantee that you will have the time of your life or we will make it right! Important: All purchased tickets are will-call only. Claim your ticket when you arrive at your starting location. Double-check your event details to be sure that you purchased the correct date and starting location. Must have your I.D. to pick up your tickets. Must be legal drink age and have government-issued photo identification to attend this event. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 549772448 | 🎉 NYE Welcome to the 20's | 2019-12-31 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-01 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:48 am | Welcome the 20's in style at The Bard. Enjoy a feature dinner menu, live music, bubbly, party favours and a balloon drop at midnight. Reservations for early and late seating's call 250-953-9993 Don't have a reservation or are looking for some last minute plans? Don't worry, we always save room for walk ins. Cover charge $30 after 7:00 pm. Includes a glass of bubbly and party favours. <https://www.facebook.com/events/460380558010431/> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 532453859 | 🎉 Paul Pigat and the Smoking Jackets | 2019-12-31 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-01 | 12:30 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-29 10:03 am | You’d never think it to look at Paul Pigat, but behind that unassuming grin and underneath those Doc Watson glasses lurks one of the most restless, combustible musical imaginations ever crammed like so much canned heat into a single body. Blessed with a jazz man’s sheen, a rockabilly heart and a hobo’s soul, there aren’t many genres of music that don’t pull at Pigat’s wayfaring imagination like a magnet. In many ways, it’s a mystery why Paul Pigat isn’t a household name yet. Maybe he’d be a lot easier to pin down if he wasn’t so darn good at so many different things. $45 / $50 at the door [ Buy Tickets Online ](https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4441686) <http://hermannsjazz.com/show/498330/view> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 542623858 | 🎉 Reggae and Ska New Year's | 2019-12-31 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-01 | 12:45 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:01 pm | City of the Dead Productions Presents an evening of reggae, ska, two-tone, and ska punk. Queen's City MoonStomp, DJ Uppercut, and DJ Nate Ball will be on the turntables spinning reggae, ska, and two-tone. Everything from hits to impressive obscurities. There may even be some fitting ska punk laced in for an up beat moment or two! Come out, dance, drink and celebrate with us as we ring in 2020 in style!! \*Poster coming soon\* Smart dress is encouraged! Tickets $15 advance and it is New Year's, so it will sell out. Tickets available now online at [universe.com](https://www.universe.com/embed2/events/reggae-and-ska-new-years-tickets-BT546W) And in stores soon at Cavity Curiosity Shop and Supreme Echo. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 530674850 | 🎉 NYE 2020 - Under the Sea #leftcoastcrew | 2019-12-31 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-01 | 4:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | 2019-11-27 10:56 am | Left Coast Crew, Kutloose Media, and the Jellyfish Lounge invite you down... ~~ UNDER THE SEA ~~ ~ at Studio Robazzo ~ ...for the last party of the decade !!! ~ DJs ~ Gano Matterson N-JoyLi Rowan Riffs By GC Ticket Link ($25): <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nye-2020-under-the-sea-at-robazzo-tickets-81610355771> 19+ / cash bar / bring ID |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 539699692 | 🎉 Canoe Brewpub New Year Party 2020 | 2019-12-31 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-01 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-07 9:35 am | It’s that time of year again. The time of year where we gather our friends, dress our best, and throw away our inhibitions as we ring in the new year! Canoe Brewpub is well known for its [New Year’s Eve](https://www.facebook.com/events/703897263435623/) parties and this year will be no exception. We’re pulling out all the stops, making this glamourous evening one for the books. Our red-carpet event will feature an all star band, and VIP packages to give your night some extra polish. Throughout the evening there will be complimentary, light canapes, bubbly at midnight, and a photo-booth to capture your glitz and glam. **Doors open at 8pm** Ticket: Includes admission, red-carpet entry, light canapés, bubbly at the midnight toast, photo-booth, and games and entertainment. **$49+taxes** VIP Package: This year we’re including a VIP package for those who want to make sure they’re getting the best of the best. Jump the line with up to four people and receive a reserved VIP table in the bar area near the stage. Each table will have a bottle of Veuve Clicquot, French Champagne, a Charcuterie & Cheese Board, and NYE party props. Package includes four NYE tickets. **$425 (taxes are included)** **<http://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/bfws9xrn5>** The Band: The Canoe All Star Band is a collection of top-notch musicians from various local bands who have played at Canoe throughout the years. Bringing you a fresh mix of funk, hip hop, and soul R&B, be prepared to spend hours dancing the night away. Lead Vocal – Greg BaanMeiklejohn (The New Souls, Galactic Mantis) Vocal & Guitar – Kubla (Electric Sex Panther) Sax – The Lone Ranger (Electric Sex Panther, Galactic Mantis) Trumpet – Owen Chow (The Phatfunks) Bass – Gaelan McMillan (Electric Sex Panther) Drums – Brennon Doyle (Electric Sex Panther) Keys – Zach Santella Guest rapper – Lucas Bell (Electric Sex Panther) Guest rapper – Alexa Verstraten (Grapefruit is Impossible) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 530648125 | 🎉 The Roarin 20s | 2019-12-31 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-01 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-27 10:29 am | Watch Upstairs come alive with a 20s themed NYE party. $20-$25 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-roarin-20s-tickets-83930224561> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 514597354 | 🎉 New Year's Eve Party at the Hotel Grand Pacific | 2019-12-31 | 9:30 pm | 2020-01-01 | 12:30 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-10 6:53 pm | **Price:** $75/person, 19+ Event **Location:** Vancouver Island Ballroom, Hotel Grand Pacific **Details:** Join us in the Vancouver Island Ballroom at the Hotel Grand Pacific for our New Year's Eve Party! The champagne is chilling and the band is warming up their instruments. Join us as we kick off the start to 2020 in style, toast to the holidays, and dance the night away to the infectious grooves of Lust Life Jazz band and friends, 10 piece Latin Dance band! Your ticket includes a glass of bubbly at midnight, light refreshments and reserved seating. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/new-years-eve-party-at-the-hotel-grand-pacific-tickets-76964738605> Looking for a New Year's Eve Dinner? Book now for our Pacific New Year's Eve Dinner.\* [Click here](https://www.hotelgrandpacific.com/hotel-events.html) to view our New Year's Eve Dinner menu or call 250-380-4458 to book today! \*The Pacific New Year's Eve Dinner and the New Year's Eve Party are ticketed separately. |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 549770187 | 🎉 Pancakes & Pajamas | 2020-01-01 | 7:00 am | 2020-01-01 | 2:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:43 am | Cure your New Year’s Eve hangover with pancakes and a little hair of the dog all while wearing your pajamas. Your hang over will thank you! Start the year with huge savings.. Early Birds can enjoy our buffet for only $9.00 before 9:00 am! Get in on the $20 breakfast buffet, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm, complete with bacon, sausages, eggs, waffles, fruit, toast, and of course pancakes! Get right back into the swing of things with $5 shafts, $7 Caesars, mimosas or Irish coffees. Enjoy live Celtic music from noon to 2:00 pm. Need a sleep in? Don’t worry, we are serving brunch until 2:00 pm! Wear your favourite jammies and you could win some sweet prizes! Families welcome. Call us to reserve, 250-383-7775 <https://www.facebook.com/events/487884551850107/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 549775483 | 🎉 Brunch & Bubbly | 2020-01-01 | 9:00 am | 2020-01-01 | 2:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:54 am | Celebrate the New Year with brunch and a glass of bubbly! We will be open at 9:00 am with a feature sparkling cocktail list, some feature bottles or bubbly and a feature breakfast. Along with our regular menu. Call 250-953-9993 to reserve. Mimosa Trio Pineapple, Watermelon, Pink Grapefruit Creamsicle Mimosa Orange Juice, Cream, Prosecco Pomegranate Mimosa Pomegranate Juice, Sugar, Prosecco Sparkling Mule Mimosa Absolut Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime, Prosecco <https://www.facebook.com/events/384783025636757/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 561998030 | 🎉 New Year's Day Levée at City Hall | 2020-01-01 | 10:00 am | 2020-01-01 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:13 am | 2019-12-31 9:14 am | You’re invited to attend the City of Victoria New Year’s Day Levée on Wednesday, January 1 from 10 a.m. – noon at Victoria City Hall. The theme of this year’s Levée is climate action. Join us as we ring in 2020 and make a New Year’s Resolution for the planet. Hear from Mayor Lisa Helps and special guests, including the founders of The Nulla Project, a new and innovative reusable cup service in Victoria, about the City’s new Climate Champions Program. Enjoy complimentary refreshments by Chef David Roger of Songhees Events and Catering, and musical entertainment by Hal Fraser on piano. An RSVP is not required for this free event. <https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/events/events-list/engagement-events/new-year-s-day-levee.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 561997659 | 🎉 New Year's Day Levée at Government House | 2020-01-01 | 10:00 am | 2020-01-01 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:12 am | 2019-12-31 9:14 am | On January 1st, the Lieutenant Governor opens the doors to Government House for the annual New Year’s Day Levée. Her Honour greets the public and visitors have an opportunity to enjoy light refreshments and music such as the Canadian Scottish Regiment Pipes and Drums. The New Year’s Day Levée has been a tradition among Vice Regal houses since British Columbia entered Confederation in 1871.[](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/events/events-list/engagement-events/new-year-s-day-levee.html) <https://ltgov.bc.ca/government-house-public-events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 551710000 | 🛐 Sage Tea | 2020-01-01 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-01 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-20 1:11 pm | Sage Tea is a gathering of Emanu-El elders who come together twice a month for tea, torah and discussion. Join Adele for our sage tea on Wednesday January 1 at 2 pm at Adele Vernon's home. Come join old and new friends for an afternoon of schmoozing, learning, connecting and some nosh. Bring nothing other than an open mind and a desire to socialize. Please RSVP to Adele at 778-440-4096. If you need help with transportation, please let Adele know and we will do our best to find you a ride. The hope is for a twice monthly meeting through the winter so as to bring some warmth and light into each other’s lives. <http://www.congregationemanuel.ca/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 534242094 | 🎉 A Viennese New Years | 2020-01-01 | 2:30 pm | 2020-01-01 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-01 4:00 pm | Start the New Year off right with lively and nostalgic music of the family of Johann Strauss and his contemporaries. Talented singers join dancers from Ballet Victoria for this afternoon of music, dance and song. **Tickets are $50 – $70. Click [here](https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2833.html) for tickets.** **Giuseppe Pietraroia**, conductor **Adam Luther**, tenor **Natalie Image**, soprano **Ballet Victoria** <https://victoriasymphony.ca/concerts/a-viennese-new-years-8/>  |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 547911893 | 🎉 Old Music for the New Year | 2020-01-01 | 2:30 pm | 2020-01-01 | 4:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-16 1:12 pm | Back by popular demand, La Modestine, led by Baroque violinist Marc Destrubé offers us some old music for the new year. The program includes Masses and Salve Regina settings by Leonardo Leo, Francesco Durante, and Nicola Porpora, and features vocalists Rachel Allen, Cassidy Stahr, Adam Dyjach, and Kyron Basu, all current or former Christ Church Cathedral Choral Scholars. Admission by donation. <https://www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca/events/old-music-for-the-new-year--427/2020-01-01> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 570988713 | Community Days at Royal BC Museum | 2020-01-02 | 10:00 am | 2020-01-02 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-01-08 6:32 pm | To say thank you to all of our visitors for their support, we like to give a little back each year. From January 2 to 9, join us for Community Days and visit by donation. Rediscover your favourite exhibits and share museum stories with family and friends. Put down your smartphone and craft a letter for [Letter-Writing Week](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109019/letter-writing-week). Explore hibernation and why animals are so sleepy at this time of year at our [Wonder Sunday](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108932/wonder-sunday-sleepy-world) event or wander the wood-cobbled streets of Old Town, garlanded with traditional festive finery. <https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109685/community-days> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 549781219 | ✉️ Letter Writing Week | 2020-01-02 | 11:00 am | 2020-01-02 | 2:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Daily until January 12, 2020 | 2020-01-11 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200112T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 12:00 pm | The New Year is a great time to make a resolution to slow down. What better way to do so than to put away your smartphone, sit down at our letter-writing station and write a letter? We provide the paper, the pens, the envelopes and even the stamps. **Included with admission or membership** **Adult (19+) $26.95** **Senior (65+) $18.95** **Youth (6-18) $16.95** **Student (19+ w/ ID) $18.95** **Child (3-5) Free** **<https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/calendar/2020-01>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 520087832 | Treasure Island | 2020-01-02 | 7:30 pm | 2020-01-02 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-16 9:09 am | A swashbuckling tale of skullduggery upon the high seas and treasure on a desert island! It's the very best of traditional pantomime, and absolutely no opportunity missed to press-gang the audience right into the thick of the seafaring action! This is a madcap, laugh a minute pirate adventure story from start to finish! **Evenings 7:30 • Dec 18, 19, 20, 27 & Jan 2** **Matinees 2:00 • Dec 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, 31 & Jan 1, 4** **$8 Child (12 and under) / $16 Adult** Tickets will go on sale November 16th, 2019 Purchase them: - at the door \[right before the performance unless sold out\] - online with [Eventbrite](http://www.eventbrite.ca/) - at the [The Papery](https://goo.gl/maps/igAS4smWxKQvA4Bs6), 669 Fort Street. Mon. – Sat. 10 to 6 and Sun. 11 to 5 <http://www.stlukesplayers.org/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544270995 | The Irishman | 2020-01-03 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-03 | 6:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:08 am | 100% on Rotten Tomatoes! Back by popular demand! Martin Scorsese’s brutal, knotty and often hilarious gangster opus is based on the recollections of real-life figure, Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a truck driver taken under the wing of Philadelphia mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and Detroit-based union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). The film casts Sheeran as a sort of pistol-packing Zelig. Many true-crime experts have questioned Sheeran’s status as a reliable witness. Like all Scorsese’s best work, The Irishman doesn’t so much explain why certain men turn to crime as suggest that all successful men are criminals. –London Evening Standard | Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 563379023 | The Good Liar | 2020-01-03 | 5:15 pm | 2020-01-03 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 4, 2020 | 2020-01-04 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200104T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 9:15 pm | 2020-01-01 9:18 pm | Con man Roy (Ian McKellen) meets wealthy widow Betty (Helen Mirren) online. As Betty opens her life and home to him, Roy is taken in by her charms. Who swindles who is the question. “…two of Britain’s finest actors, each having a blast playing cat-and-mouse with the other.” Hau Chu, Washington Post **19+** **$11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-good-liar/?goal=0_a10044c246-16ceaa7916-86597249&mc_cid=16ceaa7916&mc_eid=15f14591d1)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-good-liar/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 544270996 | The Irishman | 2020-01-03 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-03 | 10:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:08 am | 100% on Rotten Tomatoes! Back by popular demand! Martin Scorsese’s brutal, knotty and often hilarious gangster opus is based on the recollections of real-life figure, Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a truck driver taken under the wing of Philadelphia mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and Detroit-based union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). The film casts Sheeran as a sort of pistol-packing Zelig. Many true-crime experts have questioned Sheeran’s status as a reliable witness. Like all Scorsese’s best work, The Irishman doesn’t so much explain why certain men turn to crime as suggest that all successful men are criminals. –London Evening Standard UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 542635580 | 🎈 Salsa Bachata Kizomba Night with Ronald Martinez | 2020-01-03 | 8:00 pm | 2020-01-03 | 11:59 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:21 pm | 2019-12-10 3:22 pm | Salsa/Bachata/Kizomba Nights – SHARE with your FAMILY and FRIENDS if you LOVE dancing with us. TAG away! Music: Mix of various Latin music and Kizomba. We will play a fair ratio of 2-2-2 (2 Bachata songs - 2 Salsa/Cumbia/Merengue/Cha cha cha songs - 2 Kizomba songs). Dancing: Whether you are an absolute beginner or more experienced, we share the love of dance with everybody and encourage all to come. There will be a fun sample dance class to introduce a few Latin dances (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) prior to social dancing. Cover (for the night): Regular – $12 Student – $7 (must show valid student ID) Kids under 14 are free Cash only at the door We highly encourage HUGS at the door. Schedule: 7:45pm: Doors open 8:00: Fun sample class with Ronald Martinez (15 mins for each style of Latin dance) 8:45pm: Social dancing all night! Venue: Ukrainian Cultural Centre 3277 Douglas street, Victoria, BC V8Z 3K9 Big dance floor, incredible sound, great coffee across the street, and free parking. Thank you all very much for your support. If you have any questions, please message us. Never stop dancing. GRACIAS :)[](https://www.facebook.com/events/1683201871811345/) <https://www.facebook.com/events/1728495013954222/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 543365708 | 🍺 Wild & Sour 6 | 2020-01-04 | 12:00 pm | 2020-01-04 | 2:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-11 10:12 am | Ticket holders get first access to the draught beer line up. Lunch and a flight of four premium wild & sour beers will be provided. **$35** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wild-sour-6-tickets-85807521607>** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 544270997 | The Irishman | 2020-01-04 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-04 | 6:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:09 am | 100% on Rotten Tomatoes! Back by popular demand! Martin Scorsese’s brutal, knotty and often hilarious gangster opus is based on the recollections of real-life figure, Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a truck driver taken under the wing of Philadelphia mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and Detroit-based union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). The film casts Sheeran as a sort of pistol-packing Zelig. Many true-crime experts have questioned Sheeran’s status as a reliable witness. Like all Scorsese’s best work, The Irishman doesn’t so much explain why certain men turn to crime as suggest that all successful men are criminals. –London Evening Standard UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 563380657 | Motherless Brooklyn | 2020-01-04 | 4:30 pm | 2020-01-04 | 6:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 6, 2020 | 2020-01-06 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200106T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 9:18 pm | 2020-01-01 9:20 pm | Private detective Lionel Essrog (Edward Norton) contends with thugs, power brokers, slums, and a debilitating case of Tourette syndrome to save a woman from peril in 1950s New York City. Based on the award-winning novel of the same name by Jonathan Letham. “It took Norton two decades to get Motherless Brooklyn made, and the result is a film that’s wondrously out of time: one in which the hero isn’t out to save the world, just understand it.” Robbie Collin, The Telegraph “A ponderous Neo-noir that comes to life with rhythmic style thanks to some excellent performance and the discordant score.” Rebecca Harrison, The Afternoon Show **19+** **$11.43 ($2 membership required)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-good-liar/?goal=0_a10044c246-16ceaa7916-86597249&mc_cid=16ceaa7916&mc_eid=15f14591d1)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/motherless-brooklyn/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 561864464 | Meet the oneTree artists! | 2020-01-04 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-04 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Every 2 weeks on Sunday until February 16, 2020 | 2020-02-16 | FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=2;UNTIL=20200216T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 6:12 am | 2019-12-31 6:14 am | Meet the visionaries behind the oneTree exhibit. All day long admission will be 50% off\* and various oneTree artists will be on site to answer your questions. Dates and artists in attendance: Saturday January 4th: Brian Rombough of straitXpression Saturday January 18th Saturday February 1st: Bev Thompson of Studio 553 Saturday February 15th: Bev Thompson of Studio 553 \*cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.[](https://batemanfoundation.org/event/meet-the-onetree-artists/2020-01-04/) <https://batemanfoundation.org/venue/bateman-foundation-gallery-of-nature/?pno=10> Volunteer with the Bateman Foundation: <https://batemancentre.org/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 544270998 | The Irishman | 2020-01-04 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-04 | 10:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:09 am | 100% on Rotten Tomatoes! Back by popular demand! Martin Scorsese’s brutal, knotty and often hilarious gangster opus is based on the recollections of real-life figure, Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a truck driver taken under the wing of Philadelphia mobster Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and Detroit-based union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). The film casts Sheeran as a sort of pistol-packing Zelig. Many true-crime experts have questioned Sheeran’s status as a reliable witness. Like all Scorsese’s best work, The Irishman doesn’t so much explain why certain men turn to crime as suggest that all successful men are criminals. –London Evening Standard UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 563379791 | The Good Liar | 2020-01-04 | 7:45 pm | 2020-01-04 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 7, 2020 | 2020-01-07 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200107T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 9:18 pm | 2020-01-01 9:18 pm | Con man Roy (Ian McKellen) meets wealthy widow Betty (Helen Mirren) online. As Betty opens her life and home to him, Roy is taken in by her charms. Who swindles who is the question. “…two of Britain’s finest actors, each having a blast playing cat-and-mouse with the other.” Hau Chu, Washington Post **19+** **$11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-good-liar/?goal=0_a10044c246-16ceaa7916-86597249&mc_cid=16ceaa7916&mc_eid=15f14591d1)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-good-liar/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 561974359 | 🛐 KM Jewish Lecture Series: Suppressed Music during the Shoah | 2020-01-05 | 11:00 am | 2020-01-05 | 12:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 8:39 am | 2019-12-31 8:39 am | Kolot Mayim invites the congregation to a talk by Dr. Suzanne Snizek on Suppressed Music during the Shoah on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 11 am in the Jewish Community Centre. Dr. Snizek is a professor of Music at UVIC, and an extremely accomplished concert flautist. An internationally acclaimed performer and clinician, Snizek’s appearances include the Conservatorio de Música del Estado de México (Toluca, Mexico), Festivale Internacional de Mùsica (Loja, Ecuador); California Polytechnic University (San Luis Obispo, USA); Suzhou University (China), East China Normal University (Shanghai), and the Guangzhou Fine Arts Academy. She was the featured guest artist of the 2019 Edmonton (AB, Canada) Flute Festival. As a scholar, Dr. Snizek’s innovative research on “Suppressed Music” has been published by Böhlau Verlag- Vienna, Routledge- New York, Armand Colin- Paris, World ORT and presented at numerous venues including Chutzpah! Festival (Vancouver, CA), Cambridge University (UK), Forum Voix Étoufées (Strasbourg, FR and Berlin, DE) Banff Arts Centre (Alberta, CA) and l’École Militaire (Paris, FR). Please register by email at km@kolotmayimreformtemple.com or by phone at 250-704-2503. Everyone welcome. <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2019/12/18/suppressed-music-during-the-shoah-making-the-connection/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 551713262 | GOOD Open Studio (unofficially known as "Cake Club") | 2020-01-05 | 1:00 pm | 2020-01-05 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-20 1:14 pm | FREE | EVERYONE WELCOME To celebrate the new year and our third business anniversary, we’ll be opening our door and hosting an Open Studio to which everyone is invited—including members, curious newcomers, neighbours, friends, family, and supporters. Our open studios are simple, friendly, and cheerful rituals, designed to illustrate why we call the place GOOD. If you have yet to be introduced to us, it'll be an excellent time to see the space and meet our extended community. If you're already part of our community, it's a chance for us to connect and feed you cake! In keeping with our tradition, we'll be serving seasonal cakes (open studios are unofficially known as "cake club"), as well as something to whet your whistle. Want to become a member or patron member of GOOD? Membership forms will be on hand. FINISHING CLASS passes will also be on sale and THE GOOD STORE will be open. We hope you'll come and spend a pleasant afternoon with us, whether you stay for the duration or pop in for a short spell! ♥ Jill + Andrew [**https://www.thisisgoodorg.com/open-studio**](https://www.thisisgoodorg.com/open-studio) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 549779883 | 🛐 (Postponed) Talk: Kafka and Secular Jewish Mysticism | 2020-01-05 | 4:00 pm | 2020-01-05 | 6:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:56 am | 2020-01-05 2:29 pm | **Lee Henderson** will take a look at the life and work of the great 20th century Jewish writer, **Franz Kafka**, and his relationship to Tanakh, the tales of Rabbi Nachman, the Midrash, Kaballah, as well as contemporary secular political ideologies. **Entry is by donation; light refreshments will be served.** This is the third presentation in Alternative Realities in Religion series. For more information about this event, email: [heshi@me.com. ](mailto:heshi@me.com.%C2%A0) <http://www.congregationemanuel.ca/> — Lee Henderson is an Associate Professor in UVic’s Writing Department. Prior to coming to Victoria, he lived in Vancouver, where he worked in the visual arts, published fiction, and taught creative writing at UBC. He has led writing workshops for the Summer Literary Seminar in Montreal, for the Banff Centre for the Arts, and for U of T’s online writing program. Before making books and stories, Lee made cookies, hamburgers, invoices, ad copy and once, long ago, made the animation for artist Tony Oursler’s video for Sonic Youth’s song *Tunic*; and once, even longer ago than that, played in a John Cage ‘happening’ at the Banff Centre. Lee has published two award-winning books with Penguin Canada — the story collection, *The Broken Record Technique*, and the novel, *The Man Game*, which won the BC Book Prize and the Vancouver Book Prize in 2009. His essay on language extinction and corporate English was published in the anthology, *Finding the Words*, edited by Jared Bland. Lee’s fiction and art writing are regularly published in *The Walrus* and *Border Crossings* magazines, and other short stories have appeared in numerous magazines and journals. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 544270999 | Britt-Marie Was Here | 2020-01-05 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-05 | 6:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:09 am | Based on the novel by Fredrik Backman (A Man Called Ove). When 63 year-old Britt-Marie (Pernilla August) finds out that her husband, Kent has been unfaithful, the first thing on her new to-do list is to get a highly improbable job — as a youth soccer coach in a remote Swedish burg called Borg. Britt-Marie is a feel-good film with a simple message: It’s never too late to chase your dreams. The most refreshing thing about the movie is having a more mature woman at the center of the action. August is dryly funny, but also subtly affecting, and it’s a pleasure to watch her heart and mind slowly but surely open up to life’s possibilities.—San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544271000 | Britt-Marie Was Here | 2020-01-05 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-05 | 8:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:09 am | Based on the novel by Fredrik Backman (A Man Called Ove). When 63 year-old Britt-Marie (Pernilla August) finds out that her husband, Kent has been unfaithful, the first thing on her new to-do list is to get a highly improbable job — as a youth soccer coach in a remote Swedish burg called Borg. Britt-Marie is a feel-good film with a simple message: It’s never too late to chase your dreams. The most refreshing thing about the movie is having a more mature woman at the center of the action. August is dryly funny, but also subtly affecting, and it’s a pleasure to watch her heart and mind slowly but surely open up to life’s possibilities.—San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 566907246 | JCCV Pickleball | 2020-01-06 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-06 | 3:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Monday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 9:05 am | Basic instruction provided as well. We play indoors at either Cedar Hill, Henderson or Commonwealth Recreation Centres. Typically, court(s) are booked on Mondays from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. We book one or two courts depending on the number of players. The cost per session is $3.00 for JCCV members, $5.00 for non-members. To be added to the JCCV Pickleball Group emailing list to receive details of the date, time, venue and other particulars, please send your contact information to the volunteer coordinator, Martin Kogan, at martinkogan@yahoo.com. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 563381914 | Joker | 2020-01-06 | 5:15 pm | 2020-01-06 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 7, 2020 | 2020-01-07 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200107T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 9:20 pm | 2020-01-01 9:21 pm | A once painfully isolated man begins a riveting transformation into one of the most celebrated and notorious comic book villains of all time. Nominated for four Golden Globe awards, including Best Drama – Motion Picture, Best Original Score, Best Director, and Best Actor in Drama – Motion Picture. “A movie that borders on genius-repellant, dark, terrifying, disgusting, brilliant and unforgettable.” Rex Reed, Observer “ What cannot be argued is that Phoenix has once again turned in an Oscar-worthy performance…” Asher Luberto, L.A. Weekly **19+** **$11.43 ($2 membership required)****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/motherless-brooklyn/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/joker/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 544271001 | Britt-Marie Was Here | 2020-01-06 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-06 | 8:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:10 am | Based on the novel by Fredrik Backman (A Man Called Ove). When 63 year-old Britt-Marie (Pernilla August) finds out that her husband, Kent has been unfaithful, the first thing on her new to-do list is to get a highly improbable job — as a youth soccer coach in a remote Swedish burg called Borg. Britt-Marie is a feel-good film with a simple message: It’s never too late to chase your dreams. The most refreshing thing about the movie is having a more mature woman at the center of the action. August is dryly funny, but also subtly affecting, and it’s a pleasure to watch her heart and mind slowly but surely open up to life’s possibilities.—San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544271002 | Britt-Marie Was Here | 2020-01-06 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-06 | 10:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:10 am | Based on the novel by Fredrik Backman (A Man Called Ove). When 63 year-old Britt-Marie (Pernilla August) finds out that her husband, Kent has been unfaithful, the first thing on her new to-do list is to get a highly improbable job — as a youth soccer coach in a remote Swedish burg called Borg. Britt-Marie is a feel-good film with a simple message: It’s never too late to chase your dreams. The most refreshing thing about the movie is having a more mature woman at the center of the action. August is dryly funny, but also subtly affecting, and it’s a pleasure to watch her heart and mind slowly but surely open up to life’s possibilities.—San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 535332861 | Mayor's Community Drop-In | 2020-01-07 | 11:30 am | 2020-01-07 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Monthly on the 1st Tuesday until March 4, 2020 | 2020-03-03 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200304T075959Z;BYDAY=1TU | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-02 6:27 pm | 2019-12-02 6:28 pm | Join us for Mayor’s Community Drop-In. Mayor Lisa Helps welcomes members of the public to have the opportunity to drop in to see her, meet others, engage in conversation, share thoughts, ideas and concerns, and to build community and a sense of belonging. For more information on the format and a schedule of upcoming dates, click [here](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/mayor-lisa-helps/mayors-community-drop-in.html). |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 566918025 | 🧶 Distaff Day 2020 / KbN's Grand Reopening in Fernwood | 2020-01-07 | 1:00 pm | 2020-01-07 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 9:23 am | 2020-01-05 9:24 am | Celebrate Knotty by Nature's Grand Reopening on Distaff Day 2019. Bring a spindle, buy a spindle, win a spindle, spin an spindle! (don't worry if you don't know what a distaff is, it is just a spinner's holiday) <https://www.kbnfibres.ca/> |
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| 561864426 | Late Nights at Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature | 2020-01-07 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-07 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 6:11 am | 2019-12-31 6:15 am | New for 2020: join us for Late Nights! The first Tuesday of every month, we’re opening the gallery doors from 5-8pm with admission by donation. Stop by after work to check out our latest exhibition, oneTree 2019, in the comfort of dusk.[](https://batemancentre.org/locations/bateman-foundation-gallery-of-nature/?pno=10) <https://batemanfoundation.org/event/late-nights/> Volunteer with the Bateman Foundation: <https://batemancentre.org/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 563379803 | The Good Liar | 2020-01-07 | 5:15 pm | 2020-01-07 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 9, 2020 | 2020-01-09 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200109T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 9:18 pm | Con man Roy (Ian McKellen) meets wealthy widow Betty (Helen Mirren) online. As Betty opens her life and home to him, Roy is taken in by her charms. Who swindles who is the question. “…two of Britain’s finest actors, each having a blast playing cat-and-mouse with the other.” Hau Chu, Washington Post **19+** **$11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-good-liar/?goal=0_a10044c246-16ceaa7916-86597249&mc_cid=16ceaa7916&mc_eid=15f14591d1)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-good-liar/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 550602676 | Café Historique: The Ripper & the Royals | 2020-01-07 | 6:00 pm | 2020-01-07 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-19 9:23 am | For more than forty years now, many people have believed that Jack the Ripper -- the most infamous murderer in modern history -- was either a member of the royal family or someone acting at their behest. This talk reviews several different and increasingly bizarre iterations of this strange story. ## UVic Café Historique 2019-20 Season ## *Great Stories* The 2019-20 season of Café Historique continues to explore history through a new lens: the telling of great stories. Whether the biography of a famous individual, the recounting of a dramatic event or the discovery of a long-forgotten or undeservedly neglected tale, these stories will amaze, thrill and inspire you. This year, join UVic History professors as they invite you to relive stories of conspiracy in Stuart England, the adventures of an early Indigenous rights activist in British Columbia, and the misdeeds of Jack the Ripper in Victorian London, to name just a few. *We're thrilled that Hermann's is alive and well and welcoming us back for another season. As in previous years, doors open at 5pm and talks begin at the slightly earlier time this year of 6pm. Donations of $2 per person are gratefully accepted at the event - bring your toonie!* **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-ripper-the-royals-cafe-historique-tickets-86790814663>** |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 544271003 | Taxi Driver | 2020-01-07 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-07 | 8:54 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:10 am | At once a thriller, a psychological case study, a political commentary and a horror melodrama of seamy New York, Taxi Driver was also a turning point in the careers of all its principal creators: director, Martin Scorsese; the star, Robert De Niro; and, then, very young featured actress, Jodie Foster. De Niro plays Travis Bickle, a 26-year-old ex-Marine who takes a job driving a New York cab. Unlike his peers, he will take anyone anywhere, and he cruises the neighborhoods where, as he puts it, “all the animals come out at night.” Over 40 years later, Scorsese’s images are enduring. And so is this movie’s still-timely vision of an irrational urban American hell on the brink of violent apocalypse.—The Criterion Collection UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 567028978 | 📣 Indigenous Perspective on Neoliberalism | 2020-01-07 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-07 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:59 am | At the next Victoria Anarchist Reading Circle, we are going to explore the Indigenous Perspective on Neoliberalism, beginning with Subcomandante Marcos’ 1997 speech, “The Fourth World War Has Begun” and supplemented with a text on the global Indigenization Resurgence excerpted from S.P. Huntington’s The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order (1996). The translation of the text featured in this week's image is as follows: "It is our conviction and our practice that to reveal and fight, neither bosses nor political leaders, nor messiahs, nor savours are necessary; to fight you only need a little humility, a bit of dignity, and a lot of organization, the rest serves the collective or it does not serve.” – Subcomandante Marcos Please download the reading from the lower right-hand side of our website: <http://victoriaanarchistreadingcircle.ca/index.php/2019/12/27/jan-7-indigenous-perspective-on-neoliberalism-marcos-huntington/> As per usual, we will be meeting at Camas Books (2620 Quadra Street) on unceded Lekwungen Territory. The meeting is on Tuesday January 7th. Doors at 6:50; Discussion at 7:00pm. |
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| 563382147 | Joker | 2020-01-07 | 7:45 pm | 2020-01-07 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 9, 2020 | 2020-01-09 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200109T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 9:21 pm | A once painfully isolated man begins a riveting transformation into one of the most celebrated and notorious comic book villains of all time. Nominated for four Golden Globe awards, including Best Drama – Motion Picture, Best Original Score, Best Director, and Best Actor in Drama – Motion Picture. “A movie that borders on genius-repellant, dark, terrifying, disgusting, brilliant and unforgettable.” Rex Reed, Observer “ What cannot be argued is that Phoenix has once again turned in an Oscar-worthy performance…” Asher Luberto, L.A. Weekly **19+** **$11.43 ($2 membership required)****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/motherless-brooklyn/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/joker/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 544271004 | Taxi Driver | 2020-01-07 | 9:15 pm | 2020-01-07 | 11:09 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:10 am | At once a thriller, a psychological case study, a political commentary and a horror melodrama of seamy New York, Taxi Driver was also a turning point in the careers of all its principal creators: director, Martin Scorsese; the star, Robert De Niro; and, then, very young featured actress, Jodie Foster. De Niro plays Travis Bickle, a 26-year-old ex-Marine who takes a job driving a New York cab. Unlike his peers, he will take anyone anywhere, and he cruises the neighborhoods where, as he puts it, “all the animals come out at night.” Over 40 years later, Scorsese’s images are enduring. And so is this movie’s still-timely vision of an irrational urban American hell on the brink of violent apocalypse.—The Criterion Collection UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544271005 | The Lighthouse | 2020-01-08 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-08 | 8:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:11 am | Director Robert Eggers' follow-up to 2015's The Witch is a starkly gorgeous black-and-white head trip. Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe) and Ephraim Winslow (Robert Pattinson) are a pair of lighthouse keepers in the late 1800s. Ephraim arrives at the lighthouse where Thomas is standing watch and is assigned to a four week stint doing grunt work under Thomas' attentive glare. The movie shifts in tone from drama to comedy to horror and back again taking unpredictable turns, occasionally dropping hints that not all is real. Pattinson is superb but it's Dafoe who emerges as a giant with a towering, unforgettable performance. He's long been a terrific actor, but in "The Lighthouse" he's a screen titan. He's never burned brighter.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544271006 | The Lighthouse | 2020-01-08 | 9:10 pm | 2020-01-08 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:11 am | Director Robert Eggers' follow-up to 2015's The Witch is a starkly gorgeous black-and-white head trip. Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe) and Ephraim Winslow (Robert Pattinson) are a pair of lighthouse keepers in the late 1800s. Ephraim arrives at the lighthouse where Thomas is standing watch and is assigned to a four week stint doing grunt work under Thomas' attentive glare. The movie shifts in tone from drama to comedy to horror and back again taking unpredictable turns, occasionally dropping hints that not all is real. Pattinson is superb but it's Dafoe who emerges as a giant with a towering, unforgettable performance. He's long been a terrific actor, but in "The Lighthouse" he's a screen titan. He's never burned brighter.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 541784569 | Indianization, the Officer Corps, and the Indian Army: The Forgotten Debate, 1817–1917 | 2020-01-09 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-09 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 6:39 pm | Historian Chandar Sundaram (Ph.D. McGill) will present on his new book that delves into the tensions and complexities of the oft-forgotten ‘pre-history’ of the Indianization of the Indian army. In the Indian Army of the British Raj, the officer corps was “reserved for the governing race”— in other words, the British. Only in 1917, a mere thirty years before India won its freedom, did the Raj permit Indians into the Army’s officer corps, thus slowly beginning its Indianization. Yet it is often forgotten that this decision was the culmination of a hundred-year-long debate. Based on meticulous archival research in Britain and India, *Indianization, the Officer Corps, and the Indian Army* breaks new ground by offering readers the first detailed account of this generally forgotten debate. It traces the myriad schemes and counter-schemes the debate generated, the complex twists and turns it took, and how it engaged both British policymakers anxious to maintain control as well as nationalist Indian leaders agitating for greater self-government. This work also offers insights into the martial races concept, the 1857 uprising, and the impact of Anglo-Indian ideology upon the Indian Army. Clearly written and carefully argued, it is an original and defining contribution to military/war and society history, the history of colonial India and its army, the history of British empire, the history of racism, and civil-military relations. [https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/event\_id/46761](https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/event_id/46761) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 543604327 | Mind Update Series: The Intention | 2020-01-09 | 4:30 pm | 2020-01-09 | 6:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-11 3:52 pm | 2019-12-11 3:52 pm | **“Have you tried turning it off and on again?” *- The IT Crowd*** Even a perfectly adjusted mechanism cannot function endlessly, sooner or later, it's going to exhaust itself. That was a metaphor. We’re really talking about you. When you’re busy pursuing your goals, it can seem unproductive (or impossible) to pause and assess your progress and priorities. That’s why we’re bringing in **[Michelle Kathleen](https://www.michellekathleen.com/)**, movement and well-being expert, for two high-impact sessions to help you reflect and round out the year, so you can head into 2020 with clarity and intention. [](https://viatec.silkstart.com/events/mind-update-series-the-clean-slate) [**SESSION 2: The Intention**](https://www.viatec.ca/events/mind-update-series-the-intention) *January 9th - 90 Minutes, 4:30-6pm* Take your resolutions to the next level with this uniquely tailored session. Benefit from guided meditation and creative exercises to envision and commit to key intentions in your personal and professional life. You’ll leave with energy and excitement towards the year ahead. [Click here to register for Session 2](https://www.viatec.ca/events/mind-update-series-the-intention). **Member pricing:** $25 per session, or $40 for both sessions **Public pricing:** $35 per session, or $60 for both sessions *\*If you sign up for both sessions, please email <lrichmond@viatec.ca> to receive a discount code.* |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 567977494 | 🎤 U-JAM Club Night w. Matthew Howe | 2020-01-09 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-09 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-06 8:56 am | UJAM: 5:00-7:00pm Student Jam & 7:30-10:30pm Instrumental/Vocal Jam with Mentor. This months Mentor is Matthew who is an accomplished and versatile musician, singer, dancer, musical director, choreographer, teacher , and more! He is comfortable in a variety of genres and always an enthusiastic performer. He will perform and pass along tips and suggestions to his co-performers. Open mic for singers and instrumentalists starts at 7:30pm. Join the house band for an entertaining evening of jazz. Sign up and information at <http://www.u-jam.ca>. Club Nights are held monthly to give singers and instrumentalists, of all experience levels, an opportunity to perform with our house band and learn more about a particular artist, composer or genre. All ages are welcome. Sign up early to avoid disappointment! Please email the selection(s) (max 2) you would like to perform to [ujamsevents@gmail.com.](mailto:ujamsevents@gmail.com.) Any questions, just ask :) Please bring 3 copies of each of your lead sheets for the band. NOTE: We need lots of audience energy too...bring family and friends. If you haven't been before, now's the time to come and enjoy a great evening!! $10/$5 U-JAM members, cash at the door. U-JAM memberships available at the door. If you would like to sit in with the band or participate as a vocalist, please sign up at the U-JAM website (www.u-jam.ca). **All Ages** **$10/$5 U-Jam Members** **[Click Here to Register for Ticket](http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=500444)** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 563252833 | By Donation at AGGV | 2020-01-09 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-09 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Friday until March 27, 2020 | 2020-03-27 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200327T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 5:46 pm | 2020-01-01 5:47 pm | Admission by donation <https://aggv.ca/events/> |
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| 549781768 | 🍺 Museum Happy Hour: Mindfulness | 2020-01-09 | 5:30 pm | 2020-01-09 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 12:01 pm | 2019-12-18 12:01 pm | **Museum Happy Hour: Mindfulness** Join us on the second Thursday of the month for themed events and activities for adults. Drinks and light fare are available for purchase. Events are limited to designated galleries and are not museum-wide. **Mindfulness** Re-centre yourself in preparation for the New Year. Taking place in the Natural History gallery. Bring the kids! Our [Parallel Play Childminding](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109173/parallel-play-childminding) is available for this event. **$10** **19+** [**https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108985/museum-happy-hour-mindfulness**](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108985/museum-happy-hour-mindfulness) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 562011009 | Drop-In: Monthly Dinner with Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour | 2020-01-09 | 6:30 pm | 2020-01-09 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:29 am | Join the Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour (SNIWWOC) for a meal and conversation. SNIWWOC programming is developed and delivered by women and is committed to the empowerment of women and addresses the social, cultural and political realities of racialized women. Visit SNIWWOC website to learn monthly topics. For more information, accessibility requests, bus tickets or dietary restrictions please email: info@sniwwoc.ca. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/monthly-dinner-with-support-network-for-indigenous-women-and-women-of-colour/all/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 567026902 | 🏳️🌈 Queer Stitchcraft Meet-up | 2020-01-09 | 6:30 pm | 2020-01-09 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:56 am | enjoy a hot beverage and talk fibres with new friends! <https://www.facebook.com/events/467617773924491/> |
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| 544271007 | The Lighthouse | 2020-01-09 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-09 | 8:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:11 am | Director Robert Eggers' follow-up to 2015's The Witch is a starkly gorgeous black-and-white head trip. Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe) and Ephraim Winslow (Robert Pattinson) are a pair of lighthouse keepers in the late 1800s. Ephraim arrives at the lighthouse where Thomas is standing watch and is assigned to a four week stint doing grunt work under Thomas' attentive glare. The movie shifts in tone from drama to comedy to horror and back again taking unpredictable turns, occasionally dropping hints that not all is real. Pattinson is superb but it's Dafoe who emerges as a giant with a towering, unforgettable performance. He's long been a terrific actor, but in "The Lighthouse" he's a screen titan. He's never burned brighter.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 563374445 | Ness Lee Mural Opening & Talk | 2020-01-09 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-09 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 9:09 pm | 2020-01-01 9:09 pm | This January, Toronto-based artist Ness Lee brings a new mural to Open Space! The foyer mural will climb the entrance stairwell to the gallery, and is the third of such projects to welcome visitors into the gallery in the past three years. Previous stairwell murals include work by Victoria-based mural artist Jesse Campbell and conceptual artist Garry Neill Kennedy. Lee’s artistic repertoire and reputation has grown in recent years in their homebase of Toronto, where they have painted murals across the city, amassing a social media following along the way. Their work often features big, soft, long-haired figures depicted in moments of vulnerability, intimacy, discomfort, and care. Across various mediums, including paint, pottery, and illustration, Lee’s work holds space for these often difficult emotions, imbuing in their spare linework a depth of feeling that is personal, thoughtful, and playful. Engaging with the fraught, sometimes disconcerting space of the stairwell, the mural seeks to acknowledge and embrace visitors, extending the consideration and care ever-present in Lee's work. The mural will be in place in the gallery from January 9-December 12, 2020. Ness Lee will speak to their work at a talk and opening reception event Thursday, January 9 from 7-9pm. About the artist Ness Lee draws upon history and personal narratives to create tender and surreal illustrations, paintings, sculptures and installations. Exploring states of mind during intimate stages of vulnerability, Lee’s work takes form as an effort in seeking comfort, forgiveness and desire for an end of a self-perpetuated state. Based in Toronto, their work has been featured at the Art Gallery of Ontario, Agnes Etherington, The Art Gallery of Hamilton, Art Toronto, as well as galleries in Boston, Los Angeles, New York, Montreal and Toronto. They are currently represented by Patel Gallery. \-- Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We seek to honour and uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories. Open Space is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a flight of 23 stairs with two landings. There are two gender inclusive washrooms, one multi-stall and one single stall with a urinal. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office \[at\] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833. **Volunteer with Open Space: <http://openspace.ca/volunteer>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 543841604 | Wet Coast Burlesque Presents: Polesque! | 2020-01-09 | 7:30 pm | 2020-01-09 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-11 10:49 pm | **Kick off the new year in style! Featuring pole acts, burlesque acts, and a number of acts that are a combination of the two!** Kick off the new year in style! Featuring pole acts, burlesque acts, and a number of acts that are a combination of the two! A monthly burlesque revue held at the Victoria Events Centre, Wet Coast Burlesque showcases local performers and artists while creating a supportive and welcoming environment for creative, progressive, and fun-loving adults. We thrive on artistry, empowerment, self-love, and taking every opportunity we can to celebrate life! We are advocates of the stage and all its people: the movers and shakers, trail blazers and heavy hitters, shimmiers and promenaders. We promise to host shows that will leave you inspired, energized, sparkly-eyed, and at least a little glittery. FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY: \- Envy Rose \- Cleo Victory \- Red Velvet \- Tiffany Tempest \- Malicious Compliance \- Electra Mayhem & Many more! \*\*Hosted by the one and only SCARLETT HUMMINGBIRD! **$26** **Doors 7:30, show at 8:00.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wet-coast-burlesque-presents-polesque-tickets-85924060177**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wet-coast-burlesque-presents-polesque-tickets-85924060177) \*19+. No minors. \*Tickets are general admission. To secure seating please arrive as close to doors as possible! \*\*\* Accessibility: \* The Victoria Event Centre does not currently have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. \* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ \* Washrooms are for all gender **Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/>** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 567034497 | 🏳️🌈 Occult at Logan's: lgbtq2s+ Variety Show | 2020-01-09 | 8:00 pm | 2020-01-09 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 12:05 pm | 2020-01-05 12:06 pm | xx Occult@Logans xx Featuring local LGBTQ+ artists operating on the unceded territory of traditionally Lekwungen-speaking, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ people. Drag! Performance Art! Dance! Music! Etc.! Hosted by Occult sisters Ada Rawl & Henrietta Dubèt! \*\*100% Wheelchair accessible\*\* Performances by: Ada Rawl Henrietta Dubèt Luna Lush Noah Fence Hunky Dorian Chaz Avery Burnina Sparks Nikolai Hardbasskovitch more TBA $13 at the door or discounts online Doors: 8pm, Showtime: 9pm Our security and service staff is aware of our community's needs and discomforts so communicate with the event/bar team! We have 20+ seats arranged which can be reserved ahead of time for guests who require seating. <https://www.facebook.com/events/841603299616950/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544271008 | The Lighthouse | 2020-01-09 | 9:10 pm | 2020-01-09 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:11 am | Director Robert Eggers' follow-up to 2015's The Witch is a starkly gorgeous black-and-white head trip. Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe) and Ephraim Winslow (Robert Pattinson) are a pair of lighthouse keepers in the late 1800s. Ephraim arrives at the lighthouse where Thomas is standing watch and is assigned to a four week stint doing grunt work under Thomas' attentive glare. The movie shifts in tone from drama to comedy to horror and back again taking unpredictable turns, occasionally dropping hints that not all is real. Pattinson is superb but it's Dafoe who emerges as a giant with a towering, unforgettable performance. He's long been a terrific actor, but in "The Lighthouse" he's a screen titan. He's never burned brighter.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 561956431 | Back to School | 2020-01-09 | 10:00 pm | 2020-01-10 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 8:18 am | Cheap Drinks, Party moves, and another term of school.. Alpha Chi Theta and Upstairs Cabaret present... BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY January 9th, 2020 - Upstairs Get ready for prizes,,the best djs, and your dance moves. **$10** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/back-to-school-tickets-87737616573**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/back-to-school-tickets-87737616573) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 566906102 | JCCV Walking Group | 2020-01-10 | 9:30 am | 2020-01-10 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Every 2 weeks on Friday until May 16, 2020 | 2020-05-15 | FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=2;UNTIL=20200516T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 9:02 am | 2020-01-05 9:03 am | A new series of walks begins on Friday, January 10th, 2020, and continues, rain or shine, on alternate Friday mornings through till May, 2020. Walkers set off at a lively pace at 9:30 a.m. from different spots in the Greater Victoria region. The aims are good health, camaraderie and an appreciation of nature and local history. The leader has created a variety of easy (E) and moderate (M) routes taking 60 to 90 minutes for the group to enjoy. There is no need to commit to the series, just come when you can. Below are the dates and venues. To find out specific meeting places and more details each time, please put your name on the list by emailing volunteer leader Juliet Simon at <jhsimon@shaw.ca>. New walkers are welcome to add their names to the list at this time. **Below are this season’s (Jan to May 2020) walking dates and venues:** **1. Friday January 10th. The Gorge Waterway (E)** **2. Friday January 24th. Cedar Hill Chip Trail (M)** **3. Friday February 7th. Songhees to Chinatown: Hands of Time (E)** **4. Friday February 21st. Rithet’s Bog Plus from Royal Oak (E)** **5. Friday March 6th. Mt.Douglas Beach from Lambrick Park (M)** **6. Friday March 20th. \[Leader and Venue t.b.d.\]** **7. Friday April 3rd. Oak Bay Circuit (E)** **8. Friday April 17th. Mount Tolmie Park (M)** **9. Friday May 1st. Playfair Park Garry Oak Meadow (E-M)** **10. Friday May 15th. John Dean Park (M)** |
Free (Registration Required) | |
| 562012731 | Deans’ Lecture Series: The Sea Inside the Seed: Cycad Sperm Gotta Swim | 2020-01-10 | 12:30 pm | 2020-01-10 | 1:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:33 am | Research shapes the way we live and think. Meet distinguished members of the faculties of the University of Victoria and learn about their research interests. Check the calendar at continuingstudies.uvic.ca for lecture topics and schedules. Register online or call UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies at 250-472-4747. <https://www.gvpl.ca/events/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 567014306 | Public Coffee Tasting – Roastery | 2020-01-10 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-10 | 3:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:31 am | 2020-01-05 11:32 am | Join us for an interactive coffee tasting, hosted in the Roastery on Kings Rd. A different single origin coffee featured each week. Our public tastings are an opportunity to experience first hand the unique stories, and therefore cup profile of each coffee. This is a great opportunity to talk with our knowledgeable staff and get any questions you might have to improve your home brewing experience. <https://caffefantastico.com/events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 567012274 | Public Coffee Tasting – Fantastico bar-deli | 2020-01-10 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-10 | 3:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:30 am | 2020-01-05 11:31 am | Join us for an interactive coffee tasting, hosted in the Roastery on Kings Rd. A different single origin coffee featured each week. Our public tastings are an opportunity to experience first hand the unique stories, and therefore cup profile of each coffee. This is a great opportunity to talk with our knowledgeable staff and get any questions you might have to improve your home brewing experience. <https://caffefantastico.com/events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 544271009 | Motherless Brooklyn | 2020-01-10 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-10 | 5:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:11 am | With the 1950s period-piece Motherless Brooklyn, writer-director Edward Norton delivers a richly layered, well-photographed film noir mystery. Norton himself stars as Lionel, a lonely detective with Tourette Syndrome investigating the murder of his boss and mentor, Frank (Bruce Willis). The sheer number of screen-worthy characters warrant an expansive canvas. Alec Baldwin gives a rip-roaring performance as a ruthless, power-mad Commissioner, and Michael Kenneth Williams, Leslie Mann, Willem Dafoe also shine in supporting roles. Norton and the production team display a keen eye for the time period, from the store window displays to the gorgeous automobiles to the wardrobe. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 567014355 | Public Coffee Tasting – Tre Fantastico | 2020-01-10 | 3:30 pm | 2020-01-10 | 4:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:32 am | 2020-01-05 11:32 am | Join us for an interactive coffee tasting, hosted in the Roastery on Kings Rd. A different single origin coffee featured each week. Our public tastings are an opportunity to experience first hand the unique stories, and therefore cup profile of each coffee. This is a great opportunity to talk with our knowledgeable staff and get any questions you might have to improve your home brewing experience. <https://caffefantastico.com/events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 571011585 | 63 Up | 2020-01-10 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-10 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 13, 2020 | 2020-01-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200113T075959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-08 7:04 pm | 2020-01-08 7:05 pm | The ninth installment in the Michael Apted’s award-winning documentary series continues to follow the lives of several British-born men and women from vastly different socioeconomic backgrounds, picking-up where their stories left off seven years earlier… “…increasingly fascinating…(participants) have reached the age where they can see the approaching exit sign in their lives.” **Peter Howell, *The Toronto Star*** “Cherish 63 Up, like you cherish life.” **Stephen Rodrick, *Globe and Mail*** **19+** **$11.43****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/joker/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/63-up/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 536439865 | 🥃 Masterclass with Davin de Kergommeaux | 2020-01-10 | 6:00 pm | 2020-01-10 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-03 10:12 pm | **An exclusive masterclass with Davin Kergommeaux, author of the book Canadian Whisky** A special masterclass, which Davin, where each participant will receive a copy of his book signed and an exclusive tasting prepared by him. **$30** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/masterclass-with-davin-de-kergommeaux-tickets-84823859447**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/masterclass-with-davin-de-kergommeaux-tickets-84823859447) Biography: Davin de Kergommeaux is the author of the fully updated and expanded second edition of Canadian Whisky: The New Portable Expert. In March 2020, Penguin Random House will publish his Definitive Guide To Canadian Distilleries (co-authored by Blair Phillips.) In 2016, Canada’s national newspaper, the Globe & Mail named him one of the most influential Canadians in food and drink, while a 2018 feature in the New York Times claimed that the influence of his writing in raising the profile of Canadian whisky could not be overstated. In 2018 the International Wine and Spirits Competition (UK) included Davin on the short list for Spirits Communicator of the Year. He was recently appointed to the global advisory board of the Council of Whisky Masters. Davin is based in Ottawa, Canada, where he writes full time. Find him on social media @Davindek. ... 250-590-5883 If for some reason you can't attend the event, email Marta at tudorlrsevents@gmail.com for a potential refund or exchange. Please taste responsibly and plan for a safe ride home. Participants must be at least 19 years of age. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 544271010 | Motherless Brooklyn | 2020-01-10 | 6:45 pm | 2020-01-10 | 9:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:12 am | With the 1950s period-piece Motherless Brooklyn, writer-director Edward Norton delivers a richly layered, well-photographed film noir mystery. Norton himself stars as Lionel, a lonely detective with Tourette Syndrome investigating the murder of his boss and mentor, Frank (Bruce Willis). The sheer number of screen-worthy characters warrant an expansive canvas. Alec Baldwin gives a rip-roaring performance as a ruthless, power-mad Commissioner, and Michael Kenneth Williams, Leslie Mann, Willem Dafoe also shine in supporting roles. Norton and the production team display a keen eye for the time period, from the store window displays to the gorgeous automobiles to the wardrobe. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 566910348 | Artist Talk with Trevor Cunningham | 2020-01-10 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-10 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 9:10 am | **Join us for a FREE artist talk and screening of work by filmmaker and Assistant Director Trevor Cunningham.** Trevor Cunningham has worked professionally in the film and television Industry for over 20 years as an Assistant Director, Screenwriter, and Director. His specialties are scheduling, time management, logistics, and creative solutions for Film and TV productions. He is a Full Member of DGC British Columbia District Council. He co-wrote the short film Blueberry which garnered several awards around the world, and was broadcast on CBC, The Comedy Network, and PBS. He has worked with superstars such as Jeff Bridges, Kristin Stewart, Terry Gilliam, Michael Madsen, Jennifer Tilly, Peter Outerbridge, and Jennifer Lynch to name just a few. CineVic is pleased to have Trevor as the fifth mentor in our new film training program The Incubators! **Artist Talk w/ Trevor Cunningham** **Friday January 10th, 2020** **7:00pm** **CineVic (#102 - 764 Yates Street)** **Limited seating - please register on Eventbrite** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-with-trevor-cunningham-tickets-86050592639>** **- - -** CineVic: • is an artist-run society providing independent filmmakers and media artists with accessible programming, affordable equipment, professional development resources, and cinematic exhibition opportunities. • acknowledges and respects the long history of the Lekwungen people, specifically the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, on whose traditional and unceded territory we carry out our activities. • is an accessible venue with street-level access from Millie's Lane between Yates Street and Johnson Street. • gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance and support of Canada Council for the Arts, Province of British Columbia, British Columbia Arts Council, and the CRD Arts Development Service. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 549782553 | BenDeLaCreme and the Vivacious Variety Show | 2020-01-10 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-10 | 11:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 12:02 pm | **BenDeLaCreme and the [Vivacious Variety Show](https://www.facebook.com/events/2399887780088349/), held on January 10, 2020 is the biggest variety show of it’s kind on Vancouver Island. It will be a theatrical extravaganza of storytelling, dancing, singing, and comedy centred around the art form of DRAG and BURLESQUE!** The show will host **TWO** headliners! Our first headliner is sweet as pie and sharp as cheddar, the Terminally Delightful, **BenDeLaCreme**, from RuPaul’s Drag Race and Drag Race All Stars! Our second headliner is **Mod Carousel,** an award-winning multidisciplinary burlesque collective featuring the talents of **Paris Original, Trojan Original, the Luminous Pariah, and Moscato Extatique.** Our fabulous headliners will be joined by local superstar performers **Eddi Licious, Vivian Vanderpuss, Champagne Sparkles, Lola Maneata, Cherry Cheeks, Fruit Bat, Sinful DeVille, and Gala Vega!** Conceptualized by local burlesque and drag producers Amus Osaurus from Phamus Productions and Gala Vega from The Bump n Grind House, this community driven production showcases the finest local and international talent. The show celebrates indigenous artists, performers of colour, artists of all sizes and body types, LGBTQ+ artists and many more artists from a wide range of backgrounds. **Join us on January 10, 2020 at the McPhearson Theatre in Victoria B.C, for a night of electrifying burlesque and drag performances!** **Show tickets start at $70 Meet and Greet BenDeLaCreme with VIP seats are $160** **<https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/bendelacreme-2020-mcpherson-playhouse>** |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 567026381 | 🏳️🌈📣 Pride in Resistance: Spoken Word Event | 2020-01-10 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-10 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:55 am | 2020-01-05 11:57 am | An evening of open mic for spoken word from queers and gender non-conformers on their lived experiences of resistance to homophobia, transphobia, the medical system, police, and the state. Allies welcome to attend and listen. This event does not welcome police and screws. Please visit our accessibility information here: <http://camas.ca/index.php/accessibility/> contact: transresistancevictoria@gmail.com |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 563374152 | Curator's Talk | Leena Minifie | 2020-01-10 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-10 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 9:08 pm | 2020-01-01 9:08 pm | Coming to Open Space after a critically-acclaimed nation-wide tour, When Raven Became Spider brings together work from six Indigenous artists who transpose supernatural beings from Indigenous stories into the realm of superhero comics. Curator Leena Minifie (Gitxaala, Ts’msyen) writes, “Collectively, across Nations, supernatural beings exist in everyday life. Supernatural existence is an extension of—and an essential element of—every traditional story, a force that weaves through narratives across the continents in all Indigenous cultures.” Artists Joi T. Arcand (Cree), Sonny Assu (Kwakwaka’wakw), Shaun Beyale (Navajo), Julianne Beaudin-Herney (Cree/Mi'kmaq/Métis), Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers (Blackfoot/Sami), and Jeffery Veregge (S'Klallam) have all contributed work to When Raven Became Spider that, in their fusion of Indigenous art-making and storytelling practices and pop culture, open up the intersection between oral and visual cultures. When Raven Became Spider was first shown at the Dunlop Art Gallery, Regina Public Library. The Open Space iteration of the show will feature new works by island-based artist Sonny Assu. The reception will be followed by a talk with curator Leena Minifie on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. \-- Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We seek to honour and uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories. Open Space is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a flight of 23 stairs with two landings. There are two gender inclusive washrooms, one multi-stall and one single stall with a urinal. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office \[at\] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833. **Volunteer with Open Space: <http://openspace.ca/volunteer>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 572094883 | 🏒 Portland Winterhawks vs Victoria Royals | 2020-01-10 | 7:05 pm | 2020-01-10 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until January 14, 2020 | 2020-01-14 | FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=TU,WE,FR,SA;UNTIL=20200114T075959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-09 3:37 pm | 2020-01-09 3:38 pm | **[Portland Winterhawks vs Victoria Royals](https://selectyourtickets.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3ARGP%3AVR1920%3AVG19%3A&linkID=rgp&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=VR&cgc=&dataAccId=944&locale=en_US&siteId=ev_rgp&poolId=pac8-evcluster1&sDomain=selectyourtickets.evenue.net)** **ADULT - CORNERS $17.50** **ADULT - SIDES $22.00** **CHILD (2-5) $7.00** **CLUB $27.00** **FRONT 2 ROWS $22.00** **RAIL w/ buffet $62.00** **SENIOR (65+) $17.50** **STUDENT w/ ID $17.50** **YOUTH (6-12) $13.00** **<https://victoriaroyals.com/>** **For Accessibility Seating, please call [ (250) 220 7789](tel:2502207789) For more information on Accessibility Seating at Save-On-Foods Memorial centre click the link below. [sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/](http://sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/)** **Please note: Section 104 is a non-alcohol section. Children 2 and over require a ticket.** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |
| 571012009 | Ford V Ferrari | 2020-01-10 | 8:00 pm | 2020-01-10 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 13, 2020 | 2020-01-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200113T075959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-08 7:07 pm | 2020-01-08 7:08 pm | American ingenuity meets an insatiable strive for perfection when the Ford Motor Company goes toe-to-toe with the world’s finest race car manufacturers at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. “…nothing beats the experience of bombastic sound design, tires squealing, and sparks flying on a massive screen.” **Mihir Fadnavis, *Firstpost*** “*Ford v Ferrari* starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon is an old-fashioned period sports drama that balances thrills, laughs and emotions equally.” **Troy Ribeiro, *Sify*** **19+** **$11.43****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/joker/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/ford-v-ferrari/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 544271011 | Motherless Brooklyn | 2020-01-10 | 9:30 pm | 2020-01-10 | 11:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:12 am | With the 1950s period-piece Motherless Brooklyn, writer-director Edward Norton delivers a richly layered, well-photographed film noir mystery. Norton himself stars as Lionel, a lonely detective with Tourette Syndrome investigating the murder of his boss and mentor, Frank (Bruce Willis). The sheer number of screen-worthy characters warrant an expansive canvas. Alec Baldwin gives a rip-roaring performance as a ruthless, power-mad Commissioner, and Michael Kenneth Williams, Leslie Mann, Willem Dafoe also shine in supporting roles. Norton and the production team display a keen eye for the time period, from the store window displays to the gorgeous automobiles to the wardrobe. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 542638135 | More Dance Lessons w/ Hristo, &Friends, Trever & TecStyleZ | 2020-01-10 | 10:30 pm | 2020-01-11 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:28 pm | 2019-12-10 3:28 pm | We're back and this time we brought a few guest instructors to help you shake it on the dance floor HRISTO A lifelong affair with vinyl records has manifested into a lot of good times for many on the Canadian west coast over the past decade. Providing a dance journey through Disco, House and Afro-beat and moving onto other genres, Hristo’s DJ sets are a character-rich dance cocktail featuring both well-known and undiscovered gems of today as well as many forgotten tunes going back to the early 70’s. In 2018 exclusively playing vinyl for many years, Hristo decided to explore all facets of DJ performance and began using the wide range of equipment available to the modern DJ. Only one year he has been seen playing behind complex set ups. Essentially creating a hybrid DJ live act, he plays with 3-4 CDJ's, drum machines, synthesizers and the occasional live Guitar, Kora, or Conga players. The results have been exciting and have allowed him to deliver an ever more rich and emotional musical experience also prompting the desire to work with other like-minded artists. Over the years Hristo has shared a stage with some prolific and revolutionary artists. Among them are James Murphy and Pat Mahoney from LCD Soundsystem, Marques Wyatt, and Eddie C, plus many others including some of the best talent from British Columbia. He is also known by some as Honey Disco because he is the man behind the Honey Disco record label . Since the first release in 2010, the 7” honeycomb-pressed records have earned somewhat of a cult following, and have prompted a now infamous dance party series that has made its mark on Victoria as well as Berlin. Some of his DJ cuts have been pressed onto vinyl by labels like Common Edit, Whiskey Disco, Smokecloud Records, Red Motorbike, Friendly Monster, Costa Rica’s first disco record label called Sudden Edit and his own Honey Disco . Always experimenting and collaborating, his affinity to push boundaries is never slowing down. &FRIENDS Ever wonder what would happen if George Michael, Napoleon Dynamite, Bobby Farrell, and Jocelyn Brown had a baby? Ya, me neither - but the recent birth of Nanaimo's Disco Ambassador, DJ Andfriends, making the long trek from the Hub City to our fair Capital City means we're in for a booty shaking good time TecStyleZ The man they call TecStyleZ has a rather ridiculously large & diverse collection of music at his disposal, and the ability to play to just about any crowd. The love of music and what he does comes thru in his sets and mixes. Since moving to Vancouver Island he has performed at Tall Tree Music Festival, Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, Otherworld and Soundwave. These days you can find him playing those funky, soulful, greasy,dance-floor bumpin' sounds. Dj Trever This man needs no introduction to most locals. When hes on the decks your in for a treat. Get out your comfortable shoes Have a good stretch And be prepared to shake what yo mama gave Doors @ 1030pm 10$ cover ┄ We would like to gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people. ┄ The Victoria Event Centre (VEC) is a non-profit organization (Victoria Multi-Cultual Society) that operates a multi-purpose rental venue for non-profits, arts groups, cultural communities and everyone in between. At the VEC there is zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. If you feel uncomfortable at any time please take care of yourself and/or find one of our community support folks to help out. ┄ VEC Accessibility: There are three multi-user, gender-inclusive bathrooms with stalls. One bathroom has a larger stall with its own sink and a grab bar (more details in the ‘Bathrooms’ section). The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. The only way into the VEC is up 27 wood stairs, 11″ deep, 6″ high. There are wooden 2.5” handrails 38” up the wall on each side of the staircase (54” apart, so not graspable on both sides at once). See further details in ‘Getting Inside’ section) If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender inclusive wheelchair accessible washroom that technically fits necessary size dimensions, but is missing a bar and a handrail beside the toilet. There are two stalls, in the washroom, but only one of these has been renovated to meet 5’x5′ wheelchair clearance. More detailed venue accessibility info is available at: <https://www.victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> Accessibility update at the here: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VEC-Accessibility-Update-June-2019.pdf> **Volunteer with The VEC:** [**https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/**](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 551067986 | Saanich Seedy Saturday | 2020-01-11 | 10:00 am | 2020-01-11 | 2:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-19 9:25 pm | $8 Cash Only - Includes Admission into Gardens at HCP With Dan Jason of Saltspring Seeds presenting "Changing the Climate with the Seeds We Sow" at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm in the Classroom Seeds, Plants, Starts, Quality Vendors Parking is Free but Limited - Please Carpool <https://hcp.ca/event/saanich-seedy-saturday-6/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544271012 | 🎈 Kids' Movie Matinee: Wonder Park | 2020-01-11 | 1:00 pm | 2020-01-11 | 2:26 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:29 am | Buckle up for an epic adventure where anything is possible. A young girl named June with a big imagination makes an incredible discovery -- the amusement park of her dreams has come to life. Filled with the world's wildest rides and operated by fun-loving animals, the excitement never ends. But when trouble hits, June and her misfit team of furry friends begin an unforgettable journey to save the park. **MATINEES (all seats): $4.75** Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 566923082 | What do you know anyways? A poetry workshop with Marie Metaphor | 2020-01-11 | 1:00 pm | 2020-01-11 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 9:29 am | Victoria Poetry Project is pleased to present a series of workshops facilitated throughout the season by some of our local and featured poets. Our 5th workshop will be facilitated by Marie Metaphor. Victoria Poetry Project would like to acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts AND the Province of British Columbia. About the space- and how to sign up \--> PLEASE email vppworkshops@gmail.com to secure your spot. you will receive a confirmation email. Jan. 11th @ 1PM @ downtown Library- FREE opportunity! Victoria Downtown Central Library- Study Room 3 Study Room #3 at the downtown library is fully accessible. This room is accessed by heading right from the library entrance hall, up the RAMP towards the children's section and women's washrooms. Then walk straight past the children's section to the very back wall, and turn right again, heading toward the large community room. Study room #3 is on the left at the end of this corridor. \--------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Workshop- Once upon a time someone asked Marie to provide a ‘tip-sheet’ for folks exploring spoken word poetry; A daunting request, to distil the art of inspiration and the magic of human expression to a series of easily digestible ‘tips’. Sitting down to write said sheet, big questions circled: How do we do this whole poetry-thing anyways? What do I know and how do I say it so people will listen? So they will understand? So they will care? Do they even listen, understand or care? Do ‘they’ even really matter? Of course they do, but why and how much? Maybe this whole line of questioning is just a bunch of ego? Turns out, creating this tip sheet was more difficult than anticipated. Turns out, like most difficult activities, it was a valuable process to explore; Searching out those ever-evolving values and beliefs about writing and sharing creative work. Stepping into that uncertainty. Why do we do this whole poetry thing anyways? Intrigued, are you? Come to the workshop for some hot-tips according to Marie and leave contemplating your own ever-evolving values and beliefs about this thing we call poetry. This is a consent-focused space and participants will be allowed to engage with the workshop at the level that is comfortable for them. That being said, folks will be gently encouraged to share their thoughts and their work in a supportive and mutually respectful atmosphere. Participants should come prepared with an open mind, paper and pencils/pens or a computer for writing. \---------------------------------------------------------------------- We respectfully recognize that our series events take place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. We recognize the colonial violence that led to the creation of Victoria, and how that allows our organization to exist. We aim to always be cognizant of who is represented on our stages, and to do what we can to reach out to groups who aren't. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 563373784 | Curator's Talk | Leena Minifie | 2020-01-11 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-11 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 9:07 pm | 2020-01-01 9:08 pm | Saturday, January 11 from 2-4pm, curator Leena Minifie will present a talk on the exhibition When Raven Became Spider. Coming to Open Space after a nation-wide tour, When Raven Became Spider brings together work from six Indigenous artists who transpose supernatural beings from Indigenous stories into the realm of superhero comics. Originally developed at the Dunlop Art Gallery, Regina Public Library, the Open Space iteration of the show will feature new works by island-based artist Sonny Assu. Leena Minifie is a Gitxaala (Tsimshian) and British digital strategist, impact and media producer based in the unceded Coast Salish Territories of Vancouver. She is the owner and CEO of Stories First and a founding partner of Cool.World web app (currently in development). Leena holds a BA in Indigenous Studies and BFA in New Media from the Institute of American Indian Arts in New Mexico. Leena’s experience includes media projects including series, documentaries, webinars, radio broadcast, culture retention projects and news sites. She has worked as a journalist for agencies such as CBC Radio One, CTV, Native American Calling (US), APTN National News and was a co-founder of Ricochet Media. She originally conceived of When Raven Became Spider in 2016 in partnership with the Dunlop Art Gallery, Regina Public Library. There will also be an opening reception for the show Friday, January 10 from 7-9pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/2447654578884537/ \-- Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We seek to honour and uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories. Open Space is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a flight of 23 stairs with two landings. There are two gender inclusive washrooms, one multi-stall and one single stall with a urinal. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office \[at\] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833. **Volunteer with Open Space: <http://openspace.ca/volunteer>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 544271013 | Motherless Brooklyn | 2020-01-11 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-11 | 5:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:12 am | With the 1950s period-piece Motherless Brooklyn, writer-director Edward Norton delivers a richly layered, well-photographed film noir mystery. Norton himself stars as Lionel, a lonely detective with Tourette Syndrome investigating the murder of his boss and mentor, Frank (Bruce Willis). The sheer number of screen-worthy characters warrant an expansive canvas. Alec Baldwin gives a rip-roaring performance as a ruthless, power-mad Commissioner, and Michael Kenneth Williams, Leslie Mann, Willem Dafoe also shine in supporting roles. Norton and the production team display a keen eye for the time period, from the store window displays to the gorgeous automobiles to the wardrobe. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 566901121 | 📈 Theatre SKAM's 25th Annual Birthday Bash! | 2020-01-11 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-11 | 11:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 8:55 am | ## **Theatre SKAM is turning 25 years old! That's a quarter-century of indie theatre in Victoria!** We're ringing in our 25th birthday in style on Jan. 11, and we want you to join us at Victoria Oddfellows Hall. Here's what your ticket gets you: ### BUDDY BASH ($50) - Roast & Toast (w/ 1 complimentary toast beverage) - Afterparty and Dance - Chance at Door Prizes - Dessert catered by Jennifer Danter ### BLITZER BASH ($100) - Roast & Toast (w/ 1 complimentary toast beverage) - Afterparty and Dance - 3 course Dinner catered by Jennifer Danter - Vintage SKAM t-shirt - 25th Anniversary Photo and Memory Book - Chance at Door Prizes ### BENEFACTOR BASH ($125) - Roast & Toast (w/ 1 complimentary toast beverage) - Afterparty and Dance - 3 course Dinner catered by Jennifer Danter - Vintage SKAM t-shirt - 25th Anniversary Photo and Memory Book - Chance at Door Prizes - Admission to exclusive Founder's Reception + 1 beverage \*Ticket prices include all applicable fees and taxes\* Joining us for some incredible talent is Mike Demers and Friends, a line up of stellar local musicians playing tunes from the 60's and 80's! Emcee Amanda Lisman will host through an evening with all four original SKAM founders, some amazing special guests who will roast the heck out of us, and a terrific 3-course dinner catered by Jennifer Danter. ## EVENING ITINERARY: 5pm Founder’s reception for Benefactor ticket holders 5:45pm Seating, Opening Remarks, doors open for Blitzer ticket holders 6:00pm 1st course of dinner 6:30pm Main course of dinner 7:15pm Doors open for Buddy ticket holders 7:30pm Roast & Toast of SKAM, featuring three guest speakers 8:00pm Responses from the Founders 8:30pm Dance you Pants off with Mike Demers and Friends! **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/theatre-skams-25th-annual-birthday-bash-tickets-86748243331>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 544271014 | Motherless Brooklyn | 2020-01-11 | 6:45 pm | 2020-01-11 | 9:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:13 am | With the 1950s period-piece Motherless Brooklyn, writer-director Edward Norton delivers a richly layered, well-photographed film noir mystery. Norton himself stars as Lionel, a lonely detective with Tourette Syndrome investigating the murder of his boss and mentor, Frank (Bruce Willis). The sheer number of screen-worthy characters warrant an expansive canvas. Alec Baldwin gives a rip-roaring performance as a ruthless, power-mad Commissioner, and Michael Kenneth Williams, Leslie Mann, Willem Dafoe also shine in supporting roles. Norton and the production team display a keen eye for the time period, from the store window displays to the gorgeous automobiles to the wardrobe. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 572095185 | 🏒 Portland Winterhawks vs Victoria Royals | 2020-01-11 | 7:05 pm | 2020-01-11 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | 2020-01-09 3:38 pm | **ADULT - CORNERS $17.50** **ADULT - SIDES $22.00** **CHILD (2-5) $7.00** **CLUB $27.00** **FRONT 2 ROWS $22.00** **RAIL w/ buffet $62.00** **SENIOR (65+) $17.50** **STUDENT w/ ID $17.50** **YOUTH (6-12) $13.00** **<https://victoriaroyals.com/>** **For Accessibility Seating, please call [ (250) 220 7789](tel:2502207789) For more information on Accessibility Seating at Save-On-Foods Memorial centre click the link below. [sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/](http://sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/)** **Please note: Section 104 is a non-alcohol section. Children 2 and over require a ticket.** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 544271015 | Motherless Brooklyn | 2020-01-11 | 9:30 pm | 2020-01-11 | 11:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:13 am | With the 1950s period-piece Motherless Brooklyn, writer-director Edward Norton delivers a richly layered, well-photographed film noir mystery. Norton himself stars as Lionel, a lonely detective with Tourette Syndrome investigating the murder of his boss and mentor, Frank (Bruce Willis). The sheer number of screen-worthy characters warrant an expansive canvas. Alec Baldwin gives a rip-roaring performance as a ruthless, power-mad Commissioner, and Michael Kenneth Williams, Leslie Mann, Willem Dafoe also shine in supporting roles. Norton and the production team display a keen eye for the time period, from the store window displays to the gorgeous automobiles to the wardrobe. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544271016 | 🎈 Kids' Movie Matinee: Wonder Park | 2020-01-12 | 1:00 pm | 2020-01-12 | 2:26 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:29 am | Buckle up for an epic adventure where anything is possible. A young girl named June with a big imagination makes an incredible discovery -- the amusement park of her dreams has come to life. Filled with the world's wildest rides and operated by fun-loving animals, the excitement never ends. But when trouble hits, June and her misfit team of furry friends begin an unforgettable journey to save the park. **MATINEES (all seats): $4.75** Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 573034995 | 🛐 A Conversation about Jewish Community Security | 2020-01-12 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-12 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-01-10 10:01 am | In view of recent increases of attacks against Jews, the Victoria Society for Humanistic Judaism invites you to **A Conversation about Jewish Community Security** with **Ed Fitch**, Security Member, Board of Directors Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) on Sunday, January 12th, 2020 at 3:00 pm at the Jewish Community Centre of Victoria, 3636 Shelbourne Street. Everyone Welcome. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to RSVP: Sharon Kobrinsky, VSHJ Ceremonial Leader at Telephone: 250-474-7173; email: <skobrinsky@shaw.ca> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 574677111 | CARTS | 2020-01-12 | 3:30 pm | 2020-01-12 | 4:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Sunday until August 17, 2020 | 2020-08-16 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200817T065959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-11 4:55 pm | 2020-01-11 4:59 pm | The kind people at [C.A.R.T.S](https://www.facebook.com/CARTS-307872235892921/) serve sandwiches, snacks, coffee, and tea each week at [Downtown Community Centre](https://www.facebook.com/DowntownCommunityCentre/). Additionally, they provide hygiene items, pet food, and other essentials. For anyone seeking a little food and a friendly face, stop by the [Downtown Community Centre](https://www.facebook.com/DowntownCommunityCentre/)'s courtyard, Sunday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30pm. <https://www.facebook.com/events/1035171326822108/> **Volunteer with the Downtown Community Centre: <https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/>**[](https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/) **Volunteer with C.A.R.T.S: <http://www.cartsvictoria.ca/join-us-or-volunteer.html>** |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 544271017 | The Goldfinch | 2020-01-12 | 5:45 pm | 2020-01-12 | 8:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:14 am | From the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Goldfinch features a brilliant cast, including Nicole Kidman, Sarah Paulson, Luke Wilson and, in a performance that quietly anchors the ensemble, Jeffrey Wright. The story begins when young Theo and his mother attend the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see her favorite painting (Carel Fabritius’ The Goldfinch). There is an explosion and among the people killed is Theo’s beloved mother. No one nearby, least of all Theo, who feels personally responsible for her death, escapes unscathed. Dazed and confused, Theo exits the chaotic post-bomb museum with the painting. What follows is an intricate, Victorian triple-decker plot, rife with coincidence, catastrophe and betrayal, that provides so much twisting and turning that it smoothly holds our interest.—Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 567024079 | SDAV Goes To The Movies: Dance Clip Night | 2020-01-12 | 6:30 pm | 2020-01-12 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:49 am | SDAV Goes To The Movies starts the new year off with a collection of vintage and modern dance video clips that are sure to inspire you! From Frankie and Norma to Skye and Frida, there will be something for everyone. Classic to modern, rare to well-known, if it swings, we'll watch it. See you there! Doors at 6:30, clips at 7. BYO snacks to share, if you'd like - please be mindful of allergies and sensitivities. Donations gladly accepted, and nobody will be turned away due to lack of funds. As this event takes place in a private house, please PM the SDAV for the address. No tickets are needed, but please RSVP so we know how many people to expect. <https://www.swingvictoria.net/p/sdav-goes-to-movies.html> |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 542637071 | 🏳️🌈 Bite Me! A Burlesque Celebration of Food | 2020-01-12 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-12 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:26 pm | 2019-12-11 10:09 am | Diversion Burlesk presents Bite Me! A burlesque celebration of food and critique of diet culture. We are bringing together ten of Victoria’s creative burlesque and drag performers to whet your appetite and bite back against diet culture. The show will feature a mix of political and playful acts. Please be aware that content will touch on eating disorders and related subjects. This event is held on unceded Lekwungen lands. Doors at 7, show at 8! -- This is a 19+ event **$15** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bite-me-a-burlesque-celebration-of-food-tickets-85755680549**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bite-me-a-burlesque-celebration-of-food-tickets-85755680549) Featuring performances by: Betty Krueger Creme BruLabia Faeramone Noir [Holly Hardwood](https://www.facebook.com/HollyHardwood/) [Lavender Pearl](https://www.facebook.com/lavender.pearl.31) Noah Fence Poptart Scarlet Bitch ([Glory Scarlett](https://www.facebook.com/TheGlorySB)) Velvet Crush and Versa Vice Hosted by [Lusty Lugnuts](https://www.facebook.com/LustyLugnuts/) Diversion Burlesk strives for safer spaces with zero tolerance for body shaming, or homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. Consent is sexy and mandatory! The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There is currently no operational elevator. Should you need assistance getting up the stairs, please get in touch with us. Inside the Victoria Event Centre both washrooms are gender-neutral, and one is accessible. **Volunteer with The VEC:** [**https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/**](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544271018 | The Goldfinch | 2020-01-12 | 8:30 pm | 2020-01-12 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:14 am | From the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Goldfinch features a brilliant cast, including Nicole Kidman, Sarah Paulson, Luke Wilson and, in a performance that quietly anchors the ensemble, Jeffrey Wright. The story begins when young Theo and his mother attend the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see her favorite painting (Carel Fabritius’ The Goldfinch). There is an explosion and among the people killed is Theo’s beloved mother. No one nearby, least of all Theo, who feels personally responsible for her death, escapes unscathed. Dazed and confused, Theo exits the chaotic post-bomb museum with the painting. What follows is an intricate, Victorian triple-decker plot, rife with coincidence, catastrophe and betrayal, that provides so much twisting and turning that it smoothly holds our interest.—Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 562018255 | Community Connections: QuitNow Quit Smoking Program Information Table | 2020-01-13 | 10:00 am | 2020-01-13 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:38 am | Speak with a Health Promoter from the QuitNow Campaign of the BC Lung Association to learn more about ways you can quit using tobacco. An information table will be set up in the library. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/community-connections-quitnow-quit-smoking-program-information-table-5/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 574677329 | 🎨 Community Arts Program | 2020-01-13 | 1:30 pm | 2020-01-13 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-01-11 4:57 pm | The Community Arts Program is a low-barrier, cost free program for adults looking to express themselves through drawing, painting, crafts, etc. Our studio at the Downtown Community Centre, 755 Pandora Ave, is stocked with supplies and our volunteers will assist you in your creative journey. Join us every Monday, 1:30pm – 5:00pm to take part! Doors Close at 3:30pm Limited storage offered for ongoing projects! No experience needed! 100% Free! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2363728823915820/> **Volunteer with the Downtown Community Centre:** [**https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/**](https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 571012793 | Ford V Ferrari | 2020-01-13 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-13 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 15, 2020 | 2020-01-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200115T075959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-08 7:08 pm | 2020-01-08 7:09 pm | American ingenuity meets an insatiable strive for perfection when the Ford Motor Company goes toe-to-toe with the world’s finest race car manufacturers at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. “…nothing beats the experience of bombastic sound design, tires squealing, and sparks flying on a massive screen.” **Mihir Fadnavis, *Firstpost*** “*Ford v Ferrari* starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon is an old-fashioned period sports drama that balances thrills, laughs and emotions equally.” **Troy Ribeiro, *Sify*** **19+** **$11.43****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/joker/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/ford-v-ferrari/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 573260439 | ✊🏾 Pursuit of Wellness | 2020-01-13 | 6:00 pm | 2020-01-13 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Community Member | 2020-01-10 1:30 pm | Join us for the first session of the new year, January 13th, 6-9pm! During “Wellness Week” at the University of Victoria. Accessibility to support systems & community for BIPOC populations, on & off campus need to be addressed. Thank you to [@uvicnsu](https://www.instagram.com/uvicnsu/) for collaborating on this ✊🏾 . . This event prioritizes indigenous peoples and people of colour to share their stories & perspectives. Hopefully all who attend, can hold safe space, & support this dynamic. [\#TakeASeat](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/takeaseat/) . . This event is wheelchair accessible. Please reach out with any further questions to: [@thisistabletalk](https://www.instagram.com/thisistabletalk/) or, email: thisistabletalk@gmail.com |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 552715782 | Womxn's Pinball League & Tournaments | 2020-01-13 | 6:45 pm | 2020-01-13 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Every 2 weeks on Tuesday | FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=2 | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-21 4:34 pm | 2019-12-21 4:34 pm | The Quazar's Womxn's Pinball League is an women's / womxn's inclusive pinball league for self identifying womxn of all ages. Beginner friendly, 6:45 PM sign in with a 7:00 PM start. <https://www.quazarsarcade.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 544271019 | The Goldfinch | 2020-01-13 | 6:45 pm | 2020-01-13 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:14 am | From the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Goldfinch features a brilliant cast, including Nicole Kidman, Sarah Paulson, Luke Wilson and, in a performance that quietly anchors the ensemble, Jeffrey Wright. The story begins when young Theo and his mother attend the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see her favorite painting (Carel Fabritius’ The Goldfinch). There is an explosion and among the people killed is Theo’s beloved mother. No one nearby, least of all Theo, who feels personally responsible for her death, escapes unscathed. Dazed and confused, Theo exits the chaotic post-bomb museum with the painting. What follows is an intricate, Victorian triple-decker plot, rife with coincidence, catastrophe and betrayal, that provides so much twisting and turning that it smoothly holds our interest.—Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 567043404 | The Flame – An evening of true stories | 2020-01-13 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-13 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 12:22 pm | Award winning actor and one of the creators of Mom’s the Word, Deborah Williams, is bringing the hit storytelling event, The Flame, back to the Belfry. The Flame is a storytelling series that features real people, sharing their personal true stories in front of a live audience. Since its inception in 2009, The Flame has flourished and grown into a wildly popular event that has packed venues in Vancouver and Victoria. The Lobby will be set up cabaret-style, with most of the seating at tables scattered throughout the room; seating is first-come, first-served — those arriving later may find standing room only. Lobby opens at 6pm. **Tickets are $15 (adults) / $9.50 (students) plus tax.** **<https://tickets.belfry.bc.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?performance=10726>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544271020 | The Goldfinch | 2020-01-13 | 9:30 pm | 2020-01-14 | 12:00 am | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:14 am | From the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Goldfinch features a brilliant cast, including Nicole Kidman, Sarah Paulson, Luke Wilson and, in a performance that quietly anchors the ensemble, Jeffrey Wright. The story begins when young Theo and his mother attend the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see her favorite painting (Carel Fabritius’ The Goldfinch). There is an explosion and among the people killed is Theo’s beloved mother. No one nearby, least of all Theo, who feels personally responsible for her death, escapes unscathed. Dazed and confused, Theo exits the chaotic post-bomb museum with the painting. What follows is an intricate, Victorian triple-decker plot, rife with coincidence, catastrophe and betrayal, that provides so much twisting and turning that it smoothly holds our interest.—Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 574824066 | 🎈 Parent & Child Drop–in Art (1–5 yrs) | 2020-01-14 | 9:30 am | 2020-01-14 | 10:30 am | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Tuesday until June 24, 2020 | 2020-06-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200624T065959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-11 7:42 pm | 2020-01-11 7:42 pm | **Join us for a fun introduction to the colourful world of art!** Join us for an introduction to art techniques, tools and materials. The focus of this class is to experience creating art together. Enjoy a sensory exploration into the colourful world of art! All supplies included. Please dress in clothes you can get messy in! $10 drop-in per group, can purchase tickets online or at the community centre [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parent-child-dropin-art-15-yrs-tickets-89287883463**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parent-child-dropin-art-15-yrs-tickets-89287883463) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 574874005 | Dr. Claxton, Price, Elliot & Johnson - Indigenous Speaker Series: Whose Land Is It? | 2020-01-14 | 11:00 am | 2020-01-14 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-01-11 8:40 pm | CIRCLE is excited to have Dr Nick Claxton, Dr John Price, Dr John Elliot & Dr Rebecca Johnson present in Ceremonial Hall at the First People’s House on January 14th, at 11:00 am! All are welcome - light refreshments will be provided! Dr. Nick Claxton, Dr John Price, Dr John Elliot & Dr Rebecca Johnson will explore First Nations in what is today called British Columbia (BC) have displayed a deep attachment to the land, derived at least in part from organic concepts of being, in which people do not own the earth but rather belong to it. This attachment to the land has manifested itself in many ways - maintaining customary, collective notions over resources and lands, respecting and preserving ceremonial rights, and long and tenacious battles to defend Indigenous sovereignty in the face of settler colonialism. In the courts, these issues have been mainly argued as questions of “title”, determining ownership based on the liberal concept of private property. BC and Canadian courts have increasingly recognized “Aboriginal title”, yet they continue to assert, as does the Crown (Canadian and BC governments), that this title is subordinate to Crown sovereignty. Highlighting concepts of landholding of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Mowachat-Muchalaht peoples, as reflected in their respective languages, we argue that what is at stake is not “title” but rather “sovereignty”. We suggest that First Nations’ belief in their sovereign rights is the foundation for two centuries of resistance to colonialism in this province. We further contend that the Crown’s persistent assertion that it holds sovereignty based on the 1846 Oregon Treaty, as articulated in the courts over a number of decades, is a re-imposition of settler colonialism given that the 1846 treaty is based entirely on the Doctrine of Discovery, a concept that has been thoroughly discredited. The case for settler or Crown sovereignty is further undermined by the fact that the BC government refused for 140 years to negotiate treaties despite ongoing Indigenous demands, a trend that arguably continues to this day. We believe that recognition of Indigenous sovereignty over BC is now urgent if First Nations are to achieve justice, if reconciliation is to have any chance at all, and if we want to collectively achieve climate justice. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 541783633 | Free Naloxone Training | 2020-01-14 | 12:00 pm | 2020-01-14 | 2:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 6:38 pm | Learn how to administer naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose. The University of Victoria Students’ Society and UVic Health Services invite you to participate in free Harm Reduction Training, where you will learn to administer naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose. Fentanyl is a dangerously potent pain-killer that is increasingly being found in many different types of drugs. Naloxone training will help you be prepared and help keep your community safer. Every participant will receive a naloxone kit and training certificate at the end of the session and we’ll even throw in some free cookies to sweeten the deal. This training is open to everyone: students, faculty, staff and community members, but there are a limited number of spots so please arrive on time! Free [https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/event\_id/46276](https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/event_id/46276) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 574679801 | Rewarding Change | 2020-01-14 | 1:45 pm | 2020-01-14 | 2:45 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Tuesday until May 27, 2020 | 2020-05-26 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200527T065959Z | Community Member | 2020-01-11 5:01 pm | Weekly meetings at the Cool Aid Downtown Community Centre to meet with other people who are looking to cut down or quit their stimulant use (crystal meth, crack, cocaine, amphetamine etc). Win prizes, connect with others, get healthy. TO JOIN REWARDING CHANGE: 1.SHOW UP AT THE COOL AID DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE AT 1:45 PM ON TUESDAYS AT 755 PANDORA AVENUE 2.ASK YOUR COUNSELOR OR DOCTOR TO REFER YOU 3\. GIVE US A CALL AT (250) 385-1466 <https://www.facebook.com/events/311657103118071/> **Volunteer with the Downtown Community Centre: <https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/>** |
Free (Registration Required), Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |||
| 578611975 | 🏀 Oaklands Free Drop-in Basketball (ages 8-17) | 2020-01-14 | 4:00 pm | 2020-01-14 | 5:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Wednesday until June 17, 2020 | 2020-06-17 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200617T065959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-14 12:35 pm | 2020-01-14 12:38 pm | Come to Oaklands Elementary School Gym and practice your basketball skills. Equipment is provided; just bring a pair of non-marking shoes and some energy! Parents welcome to participate, and food donations welcome. Location: Oaklands Elementary School Gym Dates: Tuesdays, September 10-June 16 from 4-5:30 pm, no basketball during school breaks Cost: Free <https://www.facebook.com/events/898378867185402/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 551067335 | Cafe Scientifique - with Dr. Tobias Junginger: How particle accelerators transformed our world and our understanding of it | 2020-01-14 | 6:00 pm | 2020-01-14 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-19 9:21 pm | Join us to hear **Dr. Tobias Junginger,** from the department of Physics and Astronomy, discuss: **From cathode ray tube television sets to the discovery of the Higgs particle - How particle accelerators transformed our world and our understanding of it.** Doors open at 5:00pm and the talk will start at 6:00 pm. Menu items available for purchase. Parking is free after 5pm in the parkade beside Hermann's. Seating is limited so please try to arrive prior to 6pm to get a good seat. **What is a Café Scientifique?** University research has a funny habit of being hard to reach if you don't work at a university, yet research itself in all of its many forms is one of those great universal passions that appeals to and connects us all. UVic's Café Scientifique/Historique programs bridge the research-to-public gap. Hosted by a number of units across campus, these evening cafés provide insight into topics of popular interest that appeal to the lover of knowledge in all of us. They are also a fantastic opportunity to meet local researchers and discuss some of the most interesting and sometimes contentious research underway in Canada. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-particle-accelerators-transformed-our-world-and-our-understanding-of-it-tickets-85575339143**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-particle-accelerators-transformed-our-world-and-our-understanding-of-it-tickets-85575339143) |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 544271022 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | 2020-01-14 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-14 | 8:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:15 am | 95% On Rotten Tomatoes! With heart, laughs and one of the purest on-screen friendships this year, it is hard not to fall in love with The Peanut Butter Falcon. The film follows Zak (Zak Gottsagan) a young man with Down Syndrome who escapes his dreary, constricting care home for freedom and adventure. Obsessed with attending the wrestling school of his hero, The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church), Zak and encounters fisherman Tyler (Shia LaBeouf). Together, they head towards Florida so Zak can achieve his dreams of becoming a wrestler. Eleanor, a volunteer from Zak’s care home (Dakota Johnson) joins them on their journey. Gottsagan, LaBeouf and Johnson deliver intensely realistic performances of three humans looking for healing and connection. Life might be imitating art or vice versa, who knows? One thing is certain: The Peanut Butter Falcon is a wonderful piece of art. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 541783547 | Movie Night: The Princess Bride | 2020-01-14 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-14 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 6:37 pm | Come enjoy a movie night watching *Princess Bride.* Have you ever dreamt about a pajama movie night with friends? Watch *Princess Bride,* one of the all-time great fantasy movies, in the Digital Scholarship Commons space. Complimentary popcorn and drinks provided. Pajamas optional. Leave your homework at home! Free [https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/event\_id/47336](https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/event_id/47336) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 567029323 | 📣 Rojava Revolution: Autonomous Self-Governance in Northern Syria | 2020-01-14 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-14 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 12:00 pm | In Spring 2011, the Syrian Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD) of Northern Syria (Rojava) established a People’s Council of West Kurdistan around the concept of “democratic confederalism” wherein diverse peoples and political actors united under an autonomous anti-state structure of self-governance. Three regional "Cantons" formed a federated structure encompassing most of northern Syria. Rojava's revolution was defended by two militias -- the People's Protection Units (YPG) and Women’s Protection Units (YPJ). The emergence of a secular, feminist, anti-authoritarian system of self-governance in the midst of Syria's civil war was an extraordinary event and military victories against the Islamic State (notably the heroic rescue of minority Yezidi peoples besieged by Islamic State forces in the Sinjar Mountains) brought the Rojava revolution to world attention. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2566667070231822/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 572095110 | 🏒 Tri-City Americans vs Victoria Royals | 2020-01-14 | 7:05 pm | 2020-01-14 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday until January 16, 2020 | 2020-01-16 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200116T075959Z;BYDAY=TU,WE,FR,SA | Community Member | 2020-01-09 3:38 pm | **ADULT - CORNERS $17.50** **ADULT - SIDES $22.00** **CHILD (2-5) $7.00** **CLUB $27.00** **FRONT 2 ROWS $22.00** **RAIL w/ buffet $62.00** **SENIOR (65+) $17.50** **STUDENT w/ ID $17.50** **YOUTH (6-12) $13.00** **<https://victoriaroyals.com/>** **For Accessibility Seating, please call [ (250) 220 7789](tel:2502207789) For more information on Accessibility Seating at Save-On-Foods Memorial centre click the link below. [sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/](http://sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/)** **Please note: Section 104 is a non-alcohol section. Children 2 and over require a ticket.** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |||
| 561968428 | 🏳️🌈 Dinner & A Drag Show XI | 2020-01-14 | 7:30 pm | 2020-01-14 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 8:32 am | Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian are starting the new year right at The Mint on Tuesday, January 14, with a massive night of #yyjdrag returns! Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian present Dinner & A Drag Show XI Tuesday, January 14 Doors: 7:30PM Show: 8:30PM The Mint Victoria | 1414 Douglas St **$12 Advance\* via bit.ly/mintdrag11 or DM Chaz Avery to purchase via etransfer** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dinner-a-drag-show-xi-tickets-87259231711**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dinner-a-drag-show-xi-tickets-87259231711) Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian are starting the new year right at The Mint on Tuesday, January 14, with a massive night of #yyjdrag returns and comebacks for the eleventh installment of Dinner & A Drag Show! Enjoy an amazing drag show with the high calibre talent that you've come to expect from the #yyjdrag fam, PLUS The Mint's delicious food and drinks, with their Late Night Happy Hour specials on from 9pm til midnight! Check out this GORGEOUS line-up: Chaz Avery - back for the 11th time!! Stevie O'Brian - returning to us again from Nanaimo!! Henrietta Dubét - back for the first time since our sixth edition!! Boi Idol - big return from the big city of Vancouver!! Robin Wood - also returning to us from Nanaimo!! and finally... Gin Gyna - COMEBACK OF THE CENTURY!! Make sure to hit that RSVP button so you stay in the loop! \*Note that entry fee does not include dinner but The Mint's full food and cocktail menu will be available to you during the show, with their Late Night Happy Hour specials on from 9pm til midnight! Event photo by Sortome Photography The Mint is an all ages venue, but please bear in mind some numbers may have mature content. We respectfully acknowledge that this event is taking place on the traditional unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. ACCESSIBILITY The Mint is fully accessible via the back entrance, which has a detachable ramp that goes over the three steps (which is attached upon request with prior notice). There is only one level once inside, and there will be enough seating for all ticket purchases. If you have further questions or would like to arrange entry via the back entrance, please send Chaz Avery a direct message. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544271023 | The Peanut Butter Falcon | 2020-01-14 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-14 | 10:38 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:15 am | 95% On Rotten Tomatoes! With heart, laughs and one of the purest on-screen friendships this year, it is hard not to fall in love with The Peanut Butter Falcon. The film follows Zak (Zak Gottsagan) a young man with Down Syndrome who escapes his dreary, constricting care home for freedom and adventure. Obsessed with attending the wrestling school of his hero, The Salt Water Redneck (Thomas Haden Church), Zak and encounters fisherman Tyler (Shia LaBeouf). Together, they head towards Florida so Zak can achieve his dreams of becoming a wrestler. Eleanor, a volunteer from Zak’s care home (Dakota Johnson) joins them on their journey. Gottsagan, LaBeouf and Johnson deliver intensely realistic performances of three humans looking for healing and connection. Life might be imitating art or vice versa, who knows? One thing is certain: The Peanut Butter Falcon is a wonderful piece of art. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 574824088 | 🎈 Parent & Child Drop–in Art (1–5 yrs) | 2020-01-15 | 11:00 am | 2020-01-15 | 12:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Wednesday until June 25, 2020 | 2020-06-24 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200625T065959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-11 7:42 pm | 2020-01-11 7:43 pm | **Join us for a fun introduction to the colourful world of art!** Join us for an introduction to art techniques, tools and materials. The focus of this class is to experience creating art together. Enjoy a sensory exploration into the colourful world of art! All supplies included. Please dress in clothes you can get messy in! $10 drop-in per group, can purchase tickets online or at the community centre [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parent-child-dropin-art-15-yrs-tickets-89287883463**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parent-child-dropin-art-15-yrs-tickets-89287883463) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 525956217 | 💻 Pt. Ellice House Wikipedia Edit-a-thon | 2020-01-15 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-15 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-22 9:11 am | The Electronic Textual Cultures Lab and the University of Victoria Libraries welcome you to join us for a community-based[ Wikipedia edit-a-thon](https://PointElliceHouse.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d5ef4196be75a46fa19b4631&id=14d5f9661f&e=49591fc32f) at Point Ellice House! Our Honorary Resident Wikipedian, Dr. Erin Glass (UC San Diego), will start the day with an overview on open knowledge. Matt Huculak (UVic Libraries) and Michael Radmacher (Transgender Archives) will then lead participants in an edit-a-thon. In this session, you will learn: 1. What Wikipedia is and how it contributes to the common good 2. How to create a Wikipedia username and profile 3. How to edit a Wikipedia entry 4. How to add sources to Wikipedia entries 5. How to verify information in Wikipedia entries **When:** Wednesday January 15th, 2pm-5pm **Where:** [Point Ellice House](https://PointElliceHouse.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d5ef4196be75a46fa19b4631&id=f12e77abb0&e=49591fc32f) (2616 Pleasant St) **Registration** (free): [events.eply.com/PtElliceHouse](https://PointElliceHouse.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d5ef4196be75a46fa19b4631&id=43bd8213ec&e=49591fc32f) [Dr. Erin Glass](https://PointElliceHouse.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d5ef4196be75a46fa19b4631&id=3f6384c922&e=49591fc32f) is the Digital Scholarship Librarian at UC San Diego, where she facilitates the [Digital Humanities Research Group](https://PointElliceHouse.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5d5ef4196be75a46fa19b4631&id=339a329845&e=49591fc32f). Her work focuses on using digital tools and social practices to make education and knowledge production more democratic, collaborative, and publicly engaged. We hope you can join us for what is bound to be a stimulating and informative afternoon! *Coordinated by the Electronic Textual Cultures Lab and the University of Victoria Libraries* |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 541783134 | Mental Health and Resilient Communities: An Evening with Jordin Tootoo | 2020-01-15 | 4:45 pm | 2020-01-15 | 7:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 6:35 pm | With special musical guest Francis Arevalo This showcase event features Jordin Tootoo, the first Inuk to play in the NHL. Growing up in Canada’s north, Jordin witnessed first-hand the devastating impact that mental health and addiction issues can have on families and communities. In this moving and eye-opening talk, Tootoo discusses his own personal experiences, destigmatizing the important conversation around addiction recovery, mental health, and suicide prevention, all while sharing a hopeful message of resilience and understanding. Francis Arevalo is a Filipino-Canadian rapper, producer and mental health advocate born and raised in Vancouver BC, on the unceded, ancestral, and occupied, traditional lands of the Coast Salish peoples. He is known for his personal storytelling, honest lyrics, energetic performances, and uplifting energy. Arevalo’s journey battling bi-polar disorder through music was the subject of a 2017 Vancouver Asian Film Fest award-winning documentary “The Lion”; for this, he was named one of the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health Top 150 Canadian mental health advocates of 2018. He plays with his band The Free Agency. Free [https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/event\_id/46467](https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/event_id/46467) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 571011891 | The Good Liar | 2020-01-15 | 5:15 pm | 2020-01-15 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 17, 2020 | 2020-01-17 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200117T075959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-08 7:06 pm | 2020-01-08 7:06 pm | Con man Roy (Ian McKellen) meets wealthy widow Betty (Helen Mirren) online. As Betty opens her life and home to him, Roy is taken in by her charms. Who swindles who is the question. “…two of Britain’s finest actors, each having a blast playing cat-and-mouse with the other.” Hau Chu, Washington Post **19+** **$11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-good-liar/?goal=0_a10044c246-16ceaa7916-86597249&mc_cid=16ceaa7916&mc_eid=15f14591d1)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-good-liar/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 541781878 | The Relevance of Nonviolence in Today’s World | 2020-01-15 | 6:30 pm | 2020-01-15 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 6:34 pm | with Ramin Jahanbegloo DETAILS: “When he was once asked if nonviolent resistance was a form of “direct action,” Gandhi replied: “It is not one form, it is the only form.” He called it the “greatest… force in the world” and said that it was “a force which is more positive than electricity, and more powerful than even ether.” Gandhi believed that nonviolence could be put into practice at every level of human experience. Therefore, nonviolence for Gandhi was not just a political tactic but a spirituality and away of life. We are living today in an era where social, cultural and political spheres are void of spirituality. However, Gandhian nonviolence still offers us an ideal that may uphold. As such, Gandhi remains the prophetic voice of the 21st century and his nonviolence urges us to continue struggling on behalf of what we consider to be right and just. The main interest in Gandhian philosophy of nonviolence is related primarily to the concept of self-realization as a process of enforcing civic engagement and empowering civil society vis-à-vis the state. The time has come for humanity in the new millennium to renew its commitment, politically, economically, and culturally, to the wisdom of nonviolence. If we are going to survive and develop, we need to learn to live together nonviolently. ***———–*** ***Dr. Ramin Jahanbegloo** is a political philosopher. He is presently the Executive Director of the Mahatma Gandhi Centre for Nonviolence and Peace Studies and the Vice-Dean of the School of Law at Jindal Global University-Delhi-India. He received his B.A. and M.A. in Philosophy, History, and Political Science, and later his Ph.D. in Philosophy from Sorbonne University.* *He taught at the Academy of Philosophy in Tehran in 1993. He has been a researcher at the French Institute for Iranian Studies and held a fellowship at the Centre for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University. Dr. Jahanbegloo taught in the Department of Political Science at the University of Toronto from 1997-2001, and he later served as the head of the Department of Contemporary Studies at the Cultural Research Centre in Tehran. From 2006-2007, he was the Rajni Kothari Professor of Democracy at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies in New Delhi, India. From 2009-2012, he was an Associate Professor of Political Science and a Research Fellow in the Centre for Ethics and the University of Toronto and then an Associate Professor at York University from 2012-2015.* *In April 2006, Dr. Jahanbegloo was arrested in the Tehran Airport and eventually charged with planning a velvet revolution in Iran. He was placed in solitary confinement for four months and released on bail on August 30, 2006. In 2014 he released his book ‘Time Will Say Nothing: A Philosopher Survives an Iranian Prison’ which included a narrative of his imprisonment and interrogations.* *He is the winner of the Peace Prize from the United Nations Association in Spain (2009) for his extensive academic work in promoting dialogue between cultures and for his advocacy for nonviolence. More recently he was the recipient of the 2011 Josep Palau i Fabre International Essay Prize in the Unpublished Work category. Dr. Jahanbegloo is also the founder of a peace movement called ‘Students for Peace’, which has active members in India, Canada, and Colombia.* *Dr. Jahanbegloo has published twenty-eight books in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Persian including his most recent book, ‘The Revolution of Values: The Moral and Political Philosophy of Martin Luther King Jr.’ A more complete list of his work can be found [here.](http://www.jgls.edu.in/our-faculty/dr-ramin-jahanbegloo/)* *———–* *This event is being co-hosted by: Pearson College, UVic’s Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives, UVic’s Centre for Studies in Religion & Society, the Department of Political Science, and UVic’s Centre for Global Studies* |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 566925786 | 🎤 Vic Slam: 2020 CIPS Qualifier | 2020-01-15 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-15 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 9:36 am | It's that time again! Join us for one of our biggest shows of the year! Doors open at 6:45pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. Admission is a $6-10 sliding scale, though nobody will be turned away for a lack of funds. Please note that there will be a brief intermission, but we will be running a fast-paced and tight show to ensure we finish by 10pm! The top poets from the first half of our season (September - December 2019) will be competing for the chance to represent Victoria at the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam, which happens as part of Verses Festival of Words in Vancouver - this year's festival runs April 16th to 25th. Each poet in this competition will compete in four rounds: a 4-minute round, a 1-minute round, a 2-minute round and a 3-minute round. The poet with the highest cumulative score after four rounds will be the 2019 Vic Slam Indies Champion. The order of competitors will be randomized ahead of time, changed for each round, and announced at the show. Your competing poets are soon to be announced. The Victoria Poetry Project respectfully recognizes that our 2020 C.I.P.S. Qualifier will be taking place on the traditional and unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. We recognize the colonial violence that led to the creation of Victoria, and how that allows our organization to exist. We aim to always be cognizant of who is represented on our stages, and to do what we can to reach out to groups who aren't. \*\*\* ABOUT CAFFÈ FANTASTICO (Quadra Village location): Caffè Fantastico is a beautiful all-ages cafe that serves hot beverages; beer, wine, and cider; and snacks (hummus! chicken skewers! fried chickpeas! tacos!). There are two non-gendered, single-stall washrooms. There are three stairs between the service area and the main seating area, but the main seating area can also be accessed from street level on Quadra St. If you are able to, please enter via the Kings St door. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about this event and/or our venue. We aim to be inclusive and welcoming. <https://caffefantastico.com/events/list/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544271024 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-01-15 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-15 | 8:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:15 am | 100 % on Rotten Tomatoes! Directed by award-winning filmmaker and pioneer of time-lapse photography, Louie Schwartzberg (Moving Art, Wings of Life, Mysteries of the Unseen Worlds 3D Imax), Fantastic Fungi is an immersive experience that will inspire a shift in consciousness and a renewed love of nature. Narrated by Academy Award-Winner Brie Larson, Fantastic Fungi takes us on an immersive journey into the magical earth beneath our feet: an underground network with the potential to heal and save our planet. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence and solutions the fungi kingdom offers us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges. When so many are struggling for connection, inspiration and hope, Fantastic Fungi brings us together as interconnected creators of our world. “One of the year's most mind-blowing, soul-cleansing and yes, immensely entertaining triumphs.”—RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 567036649 | Nerd Nite Victoria January 2020 | 2020-01-15 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-15 | 10:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 12:12 pm | **Join us for the first edition of Nerd Nite Victoria in 2020, with talks about power relations, space travel and dinosaurs. Beer and a laugh!** Join us for the first edition of Nerd Nite Victoria of 2020, where enthusiasts talk about their passion in an informal atmosphere. Our audience is anyone interested in science, geeky subjects and other passions. Our talks this month: **- Christine Todd - "From Hierarchical Relationality to Non-hierarchical Inter-Relationality: Playing with Power"** **- Spencer Bialek - "Compelled to Propel: Escaping to the Stars"** **- Victoria Arbour - "There is no Dino, only Zuul"** **Entrance fee $5 (students, door only), $10 (regular), donations encouraged (\*)** **Doors open at 7.00 PM, opening at 7.30 PM.** **Everyone (19+) is welcome!** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nerd-nite-victoria-january-2020-tickets-88067459141>** \* This is a non-profit event. All income from the entrance fee goes to the rent of the venue and organizational costs. Accessibility: \- The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. \- More detailed venue accessibility info is available at https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ \- Washrooms are for all genders. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 552711532 | VPL Wednesday Pinball League | 2020-01-15 | 7:45 pm | 2020-01-15 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-21 4:27 pm | 2019-12-21 4:28 pm | VPL @ Quazar's League Nights The VPL League Nights are a 6 night series that is divided up into 3 two night 'mini seasons'. Sign in happens at 7:45pm on alternating Wednesday nights in the Quazar's Galaxy of Pins, and gameplay starts promptly at 8pm. League fees are a one time fee of $5 per six game season, plus the coin drop on the games we play. Typically $5. How it works: You will be placed into a group of 3 or 4 players based on your previous play (first time players will start in the middle of the pack). In your group you will play 6 pinball games and the night generally completes within 90 to 120 minutes. The league is IFPA sanctioned and part of the Vancouver Island Championship. Any questions can be forwarded to Dan at victoriapinball@gmail.com. <https://www.facebook.com/victoriapinball/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 571012820 | Ford V Ferrari | 2020-01-15 | 7:45 pm | 2020-01-15 | 10:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 17, 2020 | 2020-01-17 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200117T075959Z | Community Member | 2020-01-08 7:09 pm | American ingenuity meets an insatiable strive for perfection when the Ford Motor Company goes toe-to-toe with the world’s finest race car manufacturers at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. “…nothing beats the experience of bombastic sound design, tires squealing, and sparks flying on a massive screen.” **Mihir Fadnavis, *Firstpost*** “*Ford v Ferrari* starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon is an old-fashioned period sports drama that balances thrills, laughs and emotions equally.” **Troy Ribeiro, *Sify*** **19+** **$11.43****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/joker/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/ford-v-ferrari/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 544271025 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-01-15 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-15 | 10:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:15 am | 100 % on Rotten Tomatoes! Directed by award-winning filmmaker and pioneer of time-lapse photography, Louie Schwartzberg (Moving Art, Wings of Life, Mysteries of the Unseen Worlds 3D Imax), Fantastic Fungi is an immersive experience that will inspire a shift in consciousness and a renewed love of nature. Narrated by Academy Award-Winner Brie Larson, Fantastic Fungi takes us on an immersive journey into the magical earth beneath our feet: an underground network with the potential to heal and save our planet. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence and solutions the fungi kingdom offers us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges. When so many are struggling for connection, inspiration and hope, Fantastic Fungi brings us together as interconnected creators of our world. “One of the year's most mind-blowing, soul-cleansing and yes, immensely entertaining triumphs.”—RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 574683639 | Drop-In Yoga Program | 2020-01-16 | 1:45 pm | 2020-01-16 | 2:45 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Thursday until August 14, 2020 | 2020-08-13 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200814T065959Z | Community Member | 2020-01-11 5:03 pm | This is a low-barrier, free of charge yoga program for adults looking to improve their physical health and flexibility. Learn simple yoga poses from an experienced instructor every Thursday from 1:45pm - 2:45pm at the Downtown Community Centre, 755 Pandora Avenue. No experience needed! 100% Free! All equipment provided! <https://www.facebook.com/events/649316695587953/> **Volunteer with the Downtown Community Centre: <https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/>** |
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| 567120836 | Dine Around | 2020-01-16 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-16 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 2:28 pm | THE KICK OFF TO VICTORIA'S PREMIERE CULINARY FESTIVAL Hosted at the Victoria Conference Centre, the Gala will feature tasty bites from 50+ local restaurants, wine and beer from BC VQA Wineries and BC’s finest craft breweries, lively entertainment and lots of socializing and fun! The restaurants, wineries and breweries will put their best foot forward to impress and delight an anticipated 900 Gala guests, while building excitement for the endless dining experiences that await during two week Dine Around program starting January 17, 2020. **Adult (GST included)** $65.00 + $2.50 Fee **Restriction: 19+, Photo ID Required** **<https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/4q8mvj07r>** |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 541781598 | How to Work Towards Wellness: A Mental Health Q+A Panel with your CLs | 2020-01-16 | 6:30 pm | 2020-01-16 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 6:33 pm | Participants can ask questions and have an open dialogue about mental health. Participants can ask questions and have an open dialogue about mental health with Community Leaders, who are student support staff in our residence communities. Free [https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/event\_id/46472](https://events.uvic.ca/view/event/event_id/46472) |
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| 544271026 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-01-16 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-16 | 8:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:15 am | 100 % on Rotten Tomatoes! Directed by award-winning filmmaker and pioneer of time-lapse photography, Louie Schwartzberg (Moving Art, Wings of Life, Mysteries of the Unseen Worlds 3D Imax), Fantastic Fungi is an immersive experience that will inspire a shift in consciousness and a renewed love of nature. Narrated by Academy Award-Winner Brie Larson, Fantastic Fungi takes us on an immersive journey into the magical earth beneath our feet: an underground network with the potential to heal and save our planet. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence and solutions the fungi kingdom offers us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges. When so many are struggling for connection, inspiration and hope, Fantastic Fungi brings us together as interconnected creators of our world. “One of the year's most mind-blowing, soul-cleansing and yes, immensely entertaining triumphs.”—RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 574879140 | The Cryptic Lives of Fungi Within The Leaves Of Trees | 2020-01-16 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-16 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Community Member | 2020-01-11 8:42 pm | Native Plant Study Group January Speaker and Meetup Portraits of Endophytes: The Cryptic Lives of Fungi Within The Leaves Of Trees Virtually all healthy leaves are colonized by fungi that are collectively called endophytes. These fungi are very diverse and include species with complex life histories and a bewildering range of plant hosts. Similar to the human microbiome, endophytes may have a profound effect on plant health, influencing resistance to a variety of stresses such as drought, soil toxicity, and even insect and pathogen attack. This meandering presentation by Joey Tanney will provide insight into the identification and natural history of these ubiquitous yet mysterious fungi — and guarantee that your walks in the forest will never be the same. IMPORTANT: \*\* NEW ROOM \*\* NEW BUILDING Cornett Bldg, Room A121 at University of Victoria Parking lot #4 Meeting Agenda: 6:45-7:00 Arrive for meeting 7:00-7:30 Announcements, Upcoming Events, Questions about Native Plants 7:30-7:45 Refreshment Break + chatting 7:45-8:45 Presentation by Speaker (includes questions) 8:45-9:00 Plant Raffle! Cost: Members: FREE (Membership $25/yr) Non-Members: drop-in by donation Students: FREE Notes: $3.50 for parking at UVic Along with a friend, you are welcome to bring – Any and all questions about native plants or native plant gardening for our experienced group of native plant gardeners – Loonies/toonies for treats and tea at the refreshment break – Box to carry home lots of native plants & seeds available by raffle $1 for 1 ticket or $2 for 3 tickets – Travel mug or coffee mug for refreshments – Potted and labelled native plants or items of interest for the raffle – Some cookies or other shareable treats for 3 free draw tickets! |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 562005655 | 🥃 Victoria Whiskey Festival: Grand Tastings | 2020-01-16 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-16 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until January 18, 2020 | 2020-01-18 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200118T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:20 am | We’re very pleased to present the 2020 program for the 15th Victoria Whisky Festival. The Victoria Whisky Festival will run through Thursday the 16th, Friday the 17th, Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of January 2020 at the 5-star Hotel Grand Pacific located on Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour. For our 15th Festival we will continue to sell tickets on two days; Friday 1st of November 2019 for out of town attendees. They may telephone the Hotel Grand Pacific to purchase their tickets in conjunction with a hotel room reservation. All Festival tickets will be bundled into packages and strictly limited to two packages per person, and will be non-refundable. The telephone lines will open at 10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time; please telephone the Hotel Reservation line at 1-800-663-7550 on the 1st of November to reserve your room and purchase your tickets. Due to the anticipated high demand please allow time for the hotel operators to return your call; this may take several hours or more. Please click here to view the ticket packages that are available to out of town attendees. Please review the ticket package document very carefully as very few packages are duplicates. Tickets may be collected once you have checked into the hotel. The Hotel Grand Pacific will be Tweeting live updates as the day progresses, please follow the action at @grandpacific on Twitter. Tickets sales for in town attendees will commence on Saturday November 9th, 2019 at 9 a.m. at the Strath Ale, Wine & Spirit Merchants located at 919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Telephone (250) 370-9463. No orders will be accepted by telephone. All Festival tickets are subject to applicable taxes and a small ticket handling fee will be in place. Our friends at the Strath will once again open the restaurant next door for coffee and tea for those waiting for their turn to buy tickets. Numbered ticket purchase forms will be handed out so that your place in line will not be lost! **$40-60** [**https://www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com/tickets.php#eventprogram**](https://www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com/tickets.php#eventprogram) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |||
| 567035849 | Confabulation YYJ: Renovations | 2020-01-16 | 7:30 pm | 2020-01-16 | 9:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 12:10 pm | RENOVATIONS: Stories about rebuilding, rebranding and recalibrating. Join co-hosts Cassandra Togneri & [Carol Lynne](https://www.facebook.com/carollynne.michaels) Michaels on Thursday Jan. 16th for an evening of all-true stories told by the people that lived them—inspired by the theme "Renovations". This month's storytellers will be announced very soon! Doors 7pm / Show 7:30pm Tickets $10 (at the door only) What is "Confabulation"? Honest accounts told by the people that lived them—without notes, props or gimmicks. Stories, true as we can tell them. Storytellers wanted for future shows! -> Submit your story at [confabulation.ca/tellastory](http://confabulation.ca/tellastory) and we'll get in touch. We encourage all people to share their stories. \----- ABOUT Confabulation is an all-true storytelling series that takes place monthly in Montreal and Victoria! Learn more & get in touch with us at [www.Confabulation.ca](http://www.confabulation.ca/) We're on Instagram too: @CONFABSTORIES \----- UNCEDED TERRITORY We gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is the traditional and unceded land of the Lekwungen speaking peoples, also known as the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. Confabulation Victoria is donating $100 from each show of this Season Four to [PEPÁḴEṈ HÁUTW̱: The Blossoming Place](https://www.facebook.com/pepakenhautw/) - learn more about the work they do: [www.Pepakenhautw.com](http://www.pepakenhautw.com/) \----- ACCESSIBILITY There are three multi-user, gender-inclusive bathrooms with stalls. One bathroom has a larger stall with its own sink and a grab bar. The Victoria Event Centre does not currently have an operational elevator. The only way into the VEC is up 27 wood stairs, 11″ deep, 6″ high. There are wooden 2.5” handrails 38” up the wall on each side of the staircase (54” apart, so not graspable on both sides at once). If you require assistance with accessing the space, please contact the VEC staff at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and they will do their best to accommodate. More detailed venue accessibility info is available at: <http://www.victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/> \----- COVER ART By Juan Ramirez - see more at jramirez.co \----- [\#confabyyj](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/confabyyj) [\#confabulation](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/confabulation) [\#confabstories](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/confabstories) [\#yyjevents](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yyjevents) [\#storytelling](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/storytelling) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 577261178 | The Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra 20th Anniversary Party | 2020-01-16 | 7:30 pm | 2020-01-16 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-13 2:04 pm | Victoria’s premier Klezmer band is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary!!! After hundreds of gigs we’ve decided we’re still meshuga (crazy) for our special brand of brassy upbeat, Klezmer Swing and each other! The Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra is: Marion Siegel- vocals Michael Mazza- trumpet Nick LaRiviere- trombone Julien Vitek- violin Rod McCrimmon- accordion Avram McCagherty- guitar Doug Rhodes- bass The YCSO owes much of its performance style to the Yiddish musical theater and radio shows that evolved on the lower Eastside of New York to the roughly two million Eastern European Jews who came to the New World in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Musical theater provided a distraction from the struggles facing the new immigrant. They enjoyed familiar sounds of their homeland but they were also interested in becoming modern and fitting in with their new society. Musicians like Irving Berlin, Dave Tarras and George Gershwin came out of this melting pot. They blended klezmer with elements of swing and jazz along with the sounds of tin pan alley in the popular music of the day, creating a whole new world of possibilities for the traditional music the Jews brought to North America. **Doors at 5:30pm (All Ages)** **$15 [](http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=501030)** **[Click Here to Register for Ticket](http://hermannsjazz.com/reservations&event_id=501030)** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 549785456 | 🛐 Bema Productions Presents: “O My God” | 2020-01-16 | 7:30 pm | 2020-01-16 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until January 27, 2020 | 2020-01-27 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200127T075959Z;BYDAY=SU,TU,TH,SA | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 12:08 pm | 2019-12-18 12:08 pm | This excellent translation of an Israeli script is a funny, witty, poignant, often brilliant text that asks some intriguing questions about the nature of the Deity and our relationship to her. A fascinating and outrageous discussion of faith in a largely secular society between a woman of science and the immortal symbol of Faith. Bema Productions presents the Canadian comedy premier of “O My God” at Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue. Eight performances happening between **January 16th and 26th**. Tickets are **$23** each available from [Ticketrocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/76). “O My God” by the Israeli playwright, Anat Gov. “O My God” is directed by Zelda Dean, and performed by Christine Upright (the therapist), Rosemary Jeffery (God) and Jesse Wilson. Jesse will play the autistic son of the therapist, and is himself on the autism spectrum. THE STORY: God walks into a therapist’s office suffering from depression. The therapist asks, “How long have you felt this way?” God says, “Two thousand, two thousand, five hundred years. Give or take.” “You’ve been depressed for two thousand years and only now you’ve come to therapy? What were you waiting for?” asks the therapist. And God says, “I thought time would heal.” After two thousand years, a swift session of cathartic therapy can help unpack our festering problems. THE PLAYWRIGHT Anat Gov, who died of cancer at 58, was born in 1953, and was a graduate of the famous Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts. She was briefly a student in Tel Aviv University’s theatre department. She dropped out to become a successful playwright and television writer, wife of a well-known Israeli entertainer, mother of three and grandmother of two. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 544271027 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-01-16 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-16 | 10:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:16 am | 100 % on Rotten Tomatoes! Directed by award-winning filmmaker and pioneer of time-lapse photography, Louie Schwartzberg (Moving Art, Wings of Life, Mysteries of the Unseen Worlds 3D Imax), Fantastic Fungi is an immersive experience that will inspire a shift in consciousness and a renewed love of nature. Narrated by Academy Award-Winner Brie Larson, Fantastic Fungi takes us on an immersive journey into the magical earth beneath our feet: an underground network with the potential to heal and save our planet. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence and solutions the fungi kingdom offers us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges. When so many are struggling for connection, inspiration and hope, Fantastic Fungi brings us together as interconnected creators of our world. “One of the year's most mind-blowing, soul-cleansing and yes, immensely entertaining triumphs.”—RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 582815711 | 🎈 Community Kitchen | 2020-01-17 | 9:30 am | 2020-01-17 | 12:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Weekly on Wednesday and Friday until April 1, 2020 | 2020-03-31 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200401T065959Z;BYDAY=WE,FR | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-17 3:14 pm | 2020-01-17 3:15 pm | Enjoy cooking in a group and taking delicious affordable meals home to your family. Community Kitchens run Wednesday and Friday with a different focus for each kitchen. There is a cost per person to help cover the cost of ingredients. Childminding is provided for $2/child. [Registration is required](http://www.saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/registration/). <http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/calendar/> Many of the programs at Saanich Neighbourhood Place benefit from the participation of volunteers. Volunteers help out in our kitchen, with our Family Dinner, in our playroom, and in various other ways throughout the seasons. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please e-mail us at *admin@snplace.org* [**Click here to download Volunteer Application Form**](http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/SNP-volunteer-application2017.pdf) <http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 562013032 | Deans’ Lecture Series: "Law of the Feast Hall, Law of the Courts: Teaching Indigenous Law" | 2020-01-17 | 12:30 pm | 2020-01-17 | 1:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:33 am | Research shapes the way we live and think. Meet distinguished members of the faculties of the University of Victoria and learn about their research interests. Check the calendar at continuingstudies.uvic.ca for lecture topics and schedules. Register online or call UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies at 250-472-4747. <https://www.gvpl.ca/events/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 574686310 | Board Game Program | 2020-01-17 | 1:00 pm | 2020-01-17 | 3:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Friday until August 15, 2020 | 2020-08-14 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200815T065959Z | Community Member | 2020-01-11 5:05 pm | Every Friday afternoon, the Downtown Community Centre is offering participants the opportunity to visit the Interactivity Board Game Cafe and take part in a group game. These outings are offered for free by the Downtown Community Centre. Registration is required. Once signed-up, participants will meet at the Downtown Community Centre, 755 Pandora Ave, at 1pm on the Thursday they have signed-up for. From there, participants and a facilitator will walk over to the cafe. To register, contact staff at 250-383-0076 or DCC@CoolAid.org **Volunteer with the Downtown Community Centre: <https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/>** |
Free (Registration Required) | |||
| 574676920 | 🏒 Drop-In: Floor Hockey | 2020-01-17 | 1:30 pm | 2020-01-17 | 3:30 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Friday until August 15, 2020 | 2020-08-14 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200815T065959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-11 4:54 pm | 2020-01-11 4:59 pm | Join us every Friday at 1:30pm for a few casual games of floor hockey at the Downtown Community Center, 755 Pandora Ave! This is a no cost, low barrier program for adults looking to have fun, get some exercise, and socialize. Snacks included! This is an adult drop-in floor hockey program. All equipment is provided and no experience is needed! 100% Free! <https://www.facebook.com/events/517482805459687/> **Volunteer with the Downtown Community Centre: <https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |
| 544271028 | Cannes Best Commercials 2019 | 2020-01-17 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-17 | 4:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:16 am | IT’S THE BEST COMMERCIALS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD! The reel showcases the world’s most creative commercials –cinematic mini-movies-- from the 2019 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Provocative and often hilarious, the screening features a collection of global work that pushes boundaries and provides creative perspectives to inspire and entertain. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 549789292 | Is now the time to renounce your US citizenship? | 2020-01-17 | 4:00 pm | 2020-01-17 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 12:10 pm | A complimentary seminar on the main topics of interest concerning the renunciation of your US citizenship. Learn how your decision to (or not to) renounce will impact you and your family today and in the future. <https://seminars.moodystax.com/seminars/victoria-january-2020/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 578614867 | 🏒 Oaklands Free Drop-in Floor Hockey (ages 8-17) | 2020-01-17 | 4:30 pm | 2020-01-17 | 6:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Saturday until June 13, 2020 | 2020-06-13 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200613T065959Z | Community Member | 2020-01-14 12:38 pm | Come to Oaklands Elementary School gym and practice your hockey skills off the ice. Equipment is provided; just bring a pair of non-marking shoes and some energy! No games on school closures or STAT holidays. Parents welcome to participate, and food donations welcome. Location: Oaklands Elementary School Gym Dates: Fridays, September 13-June 12 from 4:30-6 pm Cost: Free <https://www.facebook.com/events/383779438997277/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 579960438 | Pain and Glory | 2020-01-17 | 5:15 pm | 2020-01-17 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-15 12:25 pm | Salvador (**Antonia Banderas**) is a writer-director whose declining health injects a creative boost to his memory. **Academy award nominated for Best International Feature and Best Actor (Banderas)**. Winner of **Best Actor** (Banderas) and **Best Soundtrack** at **2019 Cannes Film Festival**. ***Time* magazine’s *Best Film of the Year* for 2019.** “The artful symmetry is an Almodovar hallmark, and his cinematic memento is filled with the intimate, indelible moments that made a life. You can feel his passion for cinema in every frame.” **Peters Travers, *Rolling Stone*** **19+** **$11.43****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/joker/)****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/ford-v-ferrari/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/pain-and-glory/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 582819958 | 🛐 A Welcoming ecoKabbalat Shabbat | 2020-01-17 | 5:45 pm | 2020-01-17 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-01-17 3:24 pm | *5:45pm: Doors Open* *6:00pm: Shabbat Dinner 7:00pm: Kabbalat Shabbat Service* Join us for an eco-Kabbalat Shabbat welcoming **Rabbi Matt** & family! Bring a vegetarian or dairy dish to our potluck dinner along with your own dishes & utensils for dining (that's the "eco" part!). We'll supply the ḥallah and wine for kiddush. Services will begin promptly at 7 pm, following dinner - it's OK to come just for services if you can't make it to the dinner. As we need to work out how to accommodate dinner arrangements with the set-up for the Bēma show, it is critical that we know how many will attend for Shabbat dinner. If you plan to come, please RSVP to <info@congregationemanuel.ca> by January 15, 2020. Kabbalat Shabbat is a spirited and joyful service with singing and storytelling lead by Rabbi Harry and the Shul's very own KabbaShabba band! Services will conclude at 7:45 pm with a tasty oneg dessert. Fun and meaningful for both kids and adults! <http://www.congregationemanuel.ca/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 544271030 | Cannes Best Commercials 2019 | 2020-01-17 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-17 | 8:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:16 am | IT’S THE BEST COMMERCIALS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD! The reel showcases the world’s most creative commercials –cinematic mini-movies-- from the 2019 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Provocative and often hilarious, the screening features a collection of global work that pushes boundaries and provides creative perspectives to inspire and entertain. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 579962289 | Richard Jewell | 2020-01-17 | 7:45 pm | 2020-01-17 | 9:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 21, 2020 | 2020-01-21 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200121T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-15 12:28 pm | 2020-01-15 12:29 pm | **Clint Eastwood’s** biopic on **the man who saved thousands of civilian lives** from an **exploding bomb** at the **1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta**, only to be **falsely accused** and **routinely exploited** in the media in the aftermath. **Nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Kathy Bates) at the 2020 Academy Awards and the 2020 Golden Globes.** “Eastwood’s latest suggests that judging someone based on appearances and assumptions can lead to injustice and tragedy.” **Paul Asay, *Plugged In*** **19+** **$11.43****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/joker/)****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/ford-v-ferrari/)****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/pain-and-glory/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/richard-jewell/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 541781511 | Hell Yeah | 2020-01-17 | 8:00 pm | 2020-01-17 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 6:32 pm | Farquhar Presents Series Hell Yeah: An Evening With The Devil Featuring Mike Delamont January 17, 2020 at 8:00 PM Have a devil of a good time on January 17 when Mike Delamont returns to the Farquhar stage with Hell Yeah! From the creator and star of God is a Scottish Drag Queen comes everyone's favourite bad boy, The Devil! Recommended 18+ Pricing: General $32.75 Student (18+) $22.75 UVic Alumni $22.75 4-Pack $110 (Available over the phone and in person only) <https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2841.html> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 544271031 | Cannes Best Commercials 2019 | 2020-01-17 | 9:10 pm | 2020-01-17 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:17 am | IT’S THE BEST COMMERCIALS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD! The reel showcases the world’s most creative commercials –cinematic mini-movies-- from the 2019 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Provocative and often hilarious, the screening features a collection of global work that pushes boundaries and provides creative perspectives to inspire and entertain. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 568538764 | 💻 Ladies Learning Code: An Introduction to Ruby for Beginners | 2020-01-18 | 10:00 am | 2020-01-18 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-06 8:12 pm | 2020-01-06 8:14 pm | **Why learn Ruby?** For this workshop, we say goodbye to the web browser and hello to our computer, literally. Ruby is one of the many languages your computer understands and that you can use to speak to it, but is known for being more elegant and natural compared to other programming languages. Ruby doesn’t use semicolons, preventing those annoying errors that seem to happen for no reason, and often requires fewer lines of code to accomplish the same things as other languages. In this workshop, you will learn about programming fundamentals as well as how to analyze data from Canada's new Open Government portal! Join us to learn how to speak to your computer and tell it to do things for you. The Ladies Learning Code Ruby for Absolute Beginners workshop is designed to be a hands-on experience. During the session, you will learn: - basic programming techniques and concepts that are translatable to other programming languages - fundamental information about Ruby as a programming language - how to speak to your computer in Ruby and return various values - how to process, manipulate, and analyse data - what resources are available if you’d like to continue learning at home (and we think you will) ### Register to Learn! **CA$55.00+CA$2.25 Fee** **or** **Require financial assistance? Any contribution to the program fee will go a long way in allowing others who may not otherwise be able to attend, to attend as well. Suggested donation of $30. If this is still a barrier for you, please email us at <info@canadalearningcode.ca>** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ladies-learning-code-an-introduction-to-ruby-for-beginners-victoria-registration-86736580447>** ## Who is this for? Our Ladies Learning Code workshops offer female-identified and male-identified, trans, and non-binary adults hands-on, project-based learning experiences that are designed to give beginners the skills and confidence they need to become digital creators. ## Prerequisites: None! This workshop is designed for beginners. ## **What's Included:** **** ## **Requirements:** **** **Note: If you do not have a laptop to use during the duration of the workshop, we have a very limited quantity that we can loan out. The option to borrow a laptop will be included in your order form when registering. If only a "no" option is available, there are no more laptops available.** **Hey you!** Have you joined the Canada Learning Code mailing list? If not, [join here](http://www.mailinglist.ladieslearningcode.com)**.** **Questions? Email us at** info@canadalearningcode.ca You can also find us here: [](http://canadalearningcode.ca) [](https://www.instagram.com/learningcode/) [](https://twitter.com/learningcode) [](https://www.facebook.com/canadalearningcode/) ## **Hope to see you soon!** If for some reason you can't make it, check out our [REFUND POLICY](http://www.ladieslearningcode.com/refund-policy). [](https://canadalearningcode.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/clc-donate)   |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 574880378 | 📣 Women's March 2020 Lekwungen & W̱sáneć Territories | 2020-01-18 | 11:00 am | 2020-01-18 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-01-11 8:46 pm | Stand up with us on Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ territories (the Greater Victoria area) to march for the rights of women, gender non-conforming, 2-Spirit, and non-binary peoples. Women's March acknowledges that we are gathering on the stolen territories of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, and that this displacement continues to this day. We also recognize that Indigenous peoples face higher rates of violence and gender discrimination and aim to bring more attention and justice to these issues. The theme of this years march is [\#WomenRising2020](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/womenrising2020) . We hope that you can join us in standing alongside women, gender minorities and allies across the globe against gender discrimination. Please RSVP to this event and bring your family and friends! The event will continue rain or shine. All genders are welcome! <https://www.facebook.com/events/1448027098685418/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 548944676 | LV Lunchtime Speaker Series: Adam Kreek | 2020-01-18 | 11:00 am | 2020-01-18 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-17 2:33 pm | **Join us for Lunch with Adam Kreek.** On January 18th, 2020, Leadership Victoria is inviting you to join us for lunch, to meet the cohort of the 2019-2020 Community Leadership Development Program and get a chance to mingle with each other. The invite to this event is extended to past winners of the Victoria Community Leadership Awards. There is no cost for this event, but we are happy to accept donations to cover the cost of food. Donations can be accepted at the door. **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lv-lunchtime-speaker-series-adam-kreek-tickets-86599542563>** |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 562005940 | 🥃 Victoria Whiskey Festival: Masterclasses | 2020-01-18 | 11:15 am | 2020-01-18 | 5:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:20 am | 2019-12-31 9:21 am | We’re very pleased to present the 2020 program for the 15th Victoria Whisky Festival. The Victoria Whisky Festival will run through Thursday the 16th, Friday the 17th, Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of January 2020 at the 5-star Hotel Grand Pacific located on Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour. For our 15th Festival we will continue to sell tickets on two days; Friday 1st of November 2019 for out of town attendees. They may telephone the Hotel Grand Pacific to purchase their tickets in conjunction with a hotel room reservation. All Festival tickets will be bundled into packages and strictly limited to two packages per person, and will be non-refundable. The telephone lines will open at 10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time; please telephone the Hotel Reservation line at 1-800-663-7550 on the 1st of November to reserve your room and purchase your tickets. Due to the anticipated high demand please allow time for the hotel operators to return your call; this may take several hours or more. Please click here to view the ticket packages that are available to out of town attendees. Please review the ticket package document very carefully as very few packages are duplicates. Tickets may be collected once you have checked into the hotel. The Hotel Grand Pacific will be Tweeting live updates as the day progresses, please follow the action at @grandpacific on Twitter. Tickets sales for in town attendees will commence on Saturday November 9th, 2019 at 9 a.m. at the Strath Ale, Wine & Spirit Merchants located at 919 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Telephone (250) 370-9463. No orders will be accepted by telephone. All Festival tickets are subject to applicable taxes and a small ticket handling fee will be in place. Our friends at the Strath will once again open the restaurant next door for coffee and tea for those waiting for their turn to buy tickets. Numbered ticket purchase forms will be handed out so that your place in line will not be lost! **$40** [**https://www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com/tickets.php#eventprogram**](https://www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com/tickets.php#eventprogram) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 569743159 | Keto Cooking Class: Homemade Keto Eggs Benedict | 2020-01-18 | 12:00 pm | 2020-01-18 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-07 6:33 pm | Are you new to eating Keto, or have someone in your life who is Keto and you're unsure to cook for them? Then this class is for you! Learn how to make a delicious Keto meal, all from scratch! Mike Haddow, of Goodlife Fitness, will spend an hour teaching you how to create this Keto Eggs Benedict, all from scratch. Each participant will be given a portion to eat at the end of class. **$10** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/keto-cooking-class-homemade-keto-eggs-benedict-tickets-88726666849**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/keto-cooking-class-homemade-keto-eggs-benedict-tickets-88726666849) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544271032 | 🎈 Kids' Movie Matinee: The Lion King | 2020-01-18 | 12:30 pm | 2020-01-18 | 2:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:30 am | From Disney Live Action, director Jon Favreau's all-new The Lion King journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother-and former heir to the throne, has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. **MATINEES (all seats): $4.75** Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 462905669 | 🧶 Knitting for Newbies | 2020-01-18 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-18 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Saturday until February 2, 2020 | 2020-02-01 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200202T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-19 9:15 am | 2019-09-19 9:16 am | Enter the wondrous world of knitting - acquire a new skill, make something useful, and experience the calm! In this beginner’s workshop, you will learn how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. With the class project – a cotton dishcloth - you will learn how to increase and decrease stitches. All materials supplied. $45 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/knitting-for-newbies-tickets-73359645675> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 549057130 | 🎈 Banfield Park Community Orchard Wassail | 2020-01-18 | 2:30 pm | 2020-01-18 | 5:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-17 5:23 pm | Wassail - Waes Hael - “be of good health”. Olde English tradition of wassailing, dating back to the 1500s, is a ceremony to wake fruit trees from their winter slumber and scare away evil spirits, ensuring a good harvest. Come awaken the trees in the Orchard! The Wassail is a family outdoor celebration, dress for outdoor conditions. Bring a mug for mulled cider and a spoon for soup. A small $ donation would be appreciated to help cover the event costs. **2:30pm - Crowning the Wassail King and Queen** **3 pm - Morris Dancers** **3:30pm Wassail Ceremony - bring a mug for mulled cider** **4pm - Feast - Soup and bread will be served.** **Volunteers are needed to make the event a success!** **Please contact Patti at vicwestgarden@yahoo.ca if you can help.** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 544271033 | Cannes Best Commercials 2019 | 2020-01-18 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-18 | 4:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:18 am | IT’S THE BEST COMMERCIALS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD! The reel showcases the world’s most creative commercials –cinematic mini-movies-- from the 2019 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Provocative and often hilarious, the screening features a collection of global work that pushes boundaries and provides creative perspectives to inspire and entertain. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 579962343 | Richard Jewell | 2020-01-18 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-18 | 7:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-15 12:29 pm | 2020-01-22 9:53 am | **Clint Eastwood’s** biopic on **the man who saved thousands of civilian lives** from an **exploding bomb** at the **1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta**, only to be **falsely accused** and **routinely exploited** in the media in the aftermath. **Nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Kathy Bates) at the 2020 Academy Awards and the 2020 Golden Globes.** “Eastwood’s latest suggests that judging someone based on appearances and assumptions can lead to injustice and tragedy.” **Paul Asay, *Plugged In*** **19+** **$11.43****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/joker/)****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/ford-v-ferrari/)****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/pain-and-glory/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/richard-jewell/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 589073426 | "VYC 108" by donation class with VYC and One Yoga | 2020-01-18 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-18 | 7:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Carolyne Taylor | 2020-01-22 7:52 am | Pre-Registration Required - space is limited link above or [https://victoriayogaconference.com/community-event/vyc108/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fvictoriayogaconference.com%2Fcommunity-event%2Fvyc108%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2JAmUyu0sjqqCraHcaY-ZeNvCKkMOSaDHnbkwZpgJKCjpsRkwv1fBrAtc&h=AT2QmC5I1OmOpzXX90rhP6KLScsMVZLl8m4uET3PQahWRV1QmArqB1WShcq0vLEJdSSLNCASLhYE0X-8tsYX0JSbKLo6d6HG-nAi38AXMgm6aGhxcu-_m4cmqsAgSNQsvzpGofpwsz4HSyeueA) A donation will be taken at the door. Join Victoria Yoga Conference, and teachers from the VYC Studio Partner Program for an evening of practice and celebration. This class will run 108 minutes, in support of the Victoria Yoga Conference's newest Scholarship, the MoonBeam Scholarship, in memory of Sam LeBlanc. Guest teachers from Victoria's yoga studios will be leading this class where you will be guided by various postures, chanting, and meditation. Teacher bios will be posted in the event feed below. Following this event, please stay to celebrate [One Yoga Victoria](https://www.facebook.com/oneyogavictoria/)'s 6th birthday, with a party beginning at 8:00pm |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 567014875 | 🏳️🌈 Sashay Café : Saturday Morning Cartoons Edition/PJ PARTY! | 2020-01-18 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-18 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:34 am | 2020-01-05 11:40 am | **For The Love Of Drag invites you to Sashay Café: a cozy all ages drag show in the heart of Quadra Village!** For The Love Of Drag proudly presents SASHAY CAFÉ : SATURDAY MORNING CARTOONS EDITION & PJ PARTY! An All Ages Drag Show! Saturday, January 18 Doors @ 7PM / Show @ 745PM At Caffe Fantastico Quadra (965 Kings Rd) **$10 online** **<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sashay-cafe-saturday-morning-cartoonspj-party-edition-tickets-88053084145>** Come relive your childhood with drag performances inspired by classic Saturday morning cartoons! We're also having an audience PAJAMA PARTY, so show up in your comfiest onesies! Victoria's open stage all ages drag show is back again with an incredible line up. Sashay Café is a cozy monthly drag show taking place at Caffe Fantastico in the heart of Quadra Village. The coffee bar will be open, and alcohol and food will also be available for purchase. Come support local drag! Join us for a thrilling evening of performances from veteran and up-and-coming drag artists: \*Anarc-He \*Big Baby Puddin Snatcher & Lil King Trashmouth : IG @trashmouth\_puddinsnatcher \*Burnina Sparks : IG @burninasparks \*Chaz Avery : IG @chaz.avery \*Dandy Dykon : IG @dandy.dykon \*Hunky Dorian : IG @king\_hunky\_dorian \*Kittin Kaboodle : IG @royalityrhea \*Queef Latina : IG @masculine\_queef \*Toxic Waste : IG @\_toxic\_\_waste\_\_ Acknowledgement: This show is happening on the traditional and unceded lands of the Lekwungen-speaking people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. Let us all work towards decolonization together. Accessibility: \*Caffe Fantastico has two levels connected by 2 stairs with a railing. Both the Quadra St and Kings Rd entries are level with the sidewalk. There is a single use wheelchair accessible restroom on both the upper and lower level. The upper level (Kings Rd entrance) has access to the coffee bar. \*There will be amplified sound via microphone and speakers. Lighting is overhead with no coloured or flashing lights. \*There is street parking available, as well as bus stops less than one block from the cafe. \*Tickets are available on a sliding scale for anyone with financial barriers who would like to attend and support. We can also arrange a cash door ticket for you if electronic transactions are a barrier. Please send a message or email loveofdrag@gmail.com so I can arrange to accommodate you! This show is a space for LGBTQ+ art. Allies are welcome to join us, please respect the artists and community. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544271034 | Cannes Best Commercials 2019 | 2020-01-18 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-18 | 8:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:18 am | IT’S THE BEST COMMERCIALS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD! The reel showcases the world’s most creative commercials –cinematic mini-movies-- from the 2019 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Provocative and often hilarious, the screening features a collection of global work that pushes boundaries and provides creative perspectives to inspire and entertain. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 572095373 | 🏒 Vancouver Giants vs Victoria Royals | 2020-01-18 | 7:05 pm | 2020-01-18 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-09 3:38 pm | 2020-01-09 3:38 pm | **ADULT - CORNERS $17.50** **ADULT - SIDES $22.00** **CHILD (2-5) $7.00** **CLUB $27.00** **FRONT 2 ROWS $22.00** **RAIL w/ buffet $62.00** **SENIOR (65+) $17.50** **STUDENT w/ ID $17.50** **YOUTH (6-12) $13.00** **<https://victoriaroyals.com/>** **For Accessibility Seating, please call [ (250) 220 7789](tel:2502207789) For more information on Accessibility Seating at Save-On-Foods Memorial centre click the link below. [sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/](http://sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/)** **Please note: Section 104 is a non-alcohol section. Children 2 and over require a ticket.** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 579959731 | Pain and Glory | 2020-01-18 | 8:00 pm | 2020-01-18 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 21, 2020 | 2020-01-21 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200121T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-15 12:24 pm | 2020-01-15 12:25 pm | Salvador (**Antonia Banderas**) is a writer-director whose declining health injects a creative boost to his memory. **Academy award nominated for Best International Feature and Best Actor (Banderas)**. Winner of **Best Actor** (Banderas) and **Best Soundtrack** at **2019 Cannes Film Festival**. ***Time* magazine’s *Best Film of the Year* for 2019.** “The artful symmetry is an Almodovar hallmark, and his cinematic memento is filled with the intimate, indelible moments that made a life. You can feel his passion for cinema in every frame.” **Peters Travers, *Rolling Stone*** **19+** **$11.43****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/joker/)****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/ford-v-ferrari/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/pain-and-glory/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 542624570 | 📈 3rd Annual Punk Rock Benefit for Our Place Society | 2020-01-18 | 8:00 pm | 2020-01-19 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:02 pm | Join us once again at Logan's Pub for our THIRD ANNUAL PUNK ROCK benefit show in support of Our Place Society featuring VCR, Surveyors, Wet Cigarette, and Anchorage Blue. All proceeds from the show will be donated to Our Place. $10 early bird tickets available from the bands. $12 at the door. More details to come. Thanks to Logan's Pub for hosting this event! <https://www.facebook.com/events/515524345704903/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 541489327 | 80's Night | 2020-01-18 | 8:00 pm | 2020-01-19 | 2:00 am | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 11:44 am | 2019-12-09 11:46 am | Go back to the 80’s with videogames and an epic dance party! 8pm: Bar, video games (nes, snes, snes classic, sega, n64), over 30 boardgames, foosball, ping pong, 80’s music videos! 10pm: 80’s dance party starts! Live DJ Cover is $8. Free coat check. Get in free if it’s your Bday. 19+ More information: <https://www.facebook.com/events/2412150082240169/> Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544271035 | Cannes Best Commercials 2019 | 2020-01-18 | 9:10 pm | 2020-01-18 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:18 am | IT’S THE BEST COMMERCIALS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD! The reel showcases the world’s most creative commercials –cinematic mini-movies-- from the 2019 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Provocative and often hilarious, the screening features a collection of global work that pushes boundaries and provides creative perspectives to inspire and entertain. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 567042627 | Sanctuary Sessions.004 | 2020-01-18 | 10:00 pm | 2020-01-19 | 4:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 12:20 pm | We are bringing the Sanctuary Sessions to Victoria! You are invited to join us in 2020 at Robazzo for a warm and intimate night of dance and community. 💙 This session will feature our most dynamic and exciting lineup yet. Spanning emotive and worldly beats to energetic bass-driven rhythms, we will be going on a journey through dubstep, halftime, bass music and DnB. [Mystic State](https://www.facebook.com/mysticstate/) \[Artikal, Chikara Project, Calgary\] <https://soundcloud.com/mysticstate> [driftwood beats](https://www.facebook.com/driftwoodbc/) \[Aufect, Victoria\] <https://soundcloud.com/driftwoodbeats> [Method Sound](https://www.facebook.com/methodsoundlabs/) \[Sub Chakra, Calgary\] <https://soundcloud.com/methodsound> With support from: [Sleepy The Creator](https://www.facebook.com/sleepythecreator/) \[Sanctuary, Victoria\] <https://soundcloud.com/sleepythecreator> [Taurean](https://www.facebook.com/TaureanDnB/) \[Sanctuary, Vancouver\] <https://soundcloud.com/taureandnb> HARM REDUCTION & CONSENT There will be designated people offering harm reduction. They will be providing support to those who seek it. If you or someone you see is in distress, we encourage you to let one of the people in the 'harm reduction’ shirts know. Sanctuary is committed to consent culture and we believe all attendees deserve to feel safe within our events. If you'd like to learn more about what consent looks like, we encourage you to explore some of the resources at the bottom of the description before arriving. ❤️ Individuals who are causing people to feel unsafe will be asked to leave. **TIX - ♫** **Online Human - $20** **Door Human - $25 (before midnight, $30 after)** **<https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1365249>** Be sure to arrive early and catch all the fun. See you there. Get Social: Facebook - <https://www.facebook.com/sanctuaryluv/> Instagram - <https://www.instagram.com/sanctuaryluv> Soundcloud - <https://soundcloud.com/sanctuaryluv> 'Consent @ Shows' <https://www.goodnightoutvancouver.com/consent-shows> Rave Ethics (Applies to all genders): <https://tinyurl.com/RaveEthics> Building community through love, music, and art... Sanctuary |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 582820962 | 🛐 Kafe & Kibitz | 2020-01-19 | 10:15 am | 2020-01-19 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-01-17 3:26 pm | **Kafe & Kibitz** is back! Come schmooze with other parents in a warm & welcoming environment. For January 19, the theme is “Judaism and the Environment.” **Dr. Rick Kool**, who teaches at Royal Roads University in the School of Environment and Sustainability will join us. Parents are welcome to bring young children along. If you have any questions, please contact **Jennifer Karmona** at (<jkarmo@gmail.com>). We look forward to engaging conversation, laughter, reflection, support, and, of course, caffeine. Everyone is welcome, including non-members—feel free to spread the word. Find us online at the [Jewish Families Greater Victoria Facebook group](https://m.facebook.com/groups/506739113255614/?_rdr) | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 544271036 | 🎈 Kids' Movie Matinee: The Lion King | 2020-01-19 | 12:30 pm | 2020-01-19 | 2:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:30 am | From Disney Live Action, director Jon Favreau's all-new The Lion King journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother-and former heir to the throne, has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. **MATINEES (all seats): $4.75** Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 548173229 | Artist Talk with Vic Sarin | 2020-01-19 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-19 | 3:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-16 8:04 pm | **In partnership with Movie Monday, CineVic is pleased to present an artist talk and discussion of work by filmmaker Vic Sarin.** A passionate and diverse filmmaker, **Vic Sarin**'s career includes award-winning feature films, documentaries and television movies. Sarin began his career in Australia making documentaries while working for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation as a cameraman. He emigrated to Canada and went on to become one of Canada's most celebrated Directors of Photography, receiving numerous accolades including Genie, Gemini and Emmy nominations and awards. He is the recipient of the prestigious Kodak Lifetime Achievement Award for having created some of Canadian cinema's most moving and memorable images. Vic's outstanding work on feature films such as Margaret's Museum, Whale Music, Bye Bye Blues, Dancing in the Dark and On My Own earned him world renown as one of Canada's premier cinematographers. Sarin often wears both hats as Director and Cinematographer, and has worked in 3D and IMAX formats, creating a distinct look and feel with breathtaking visuals and a unique storytelling style that seamlessly weaves together emotional and visual aspects. As a director, Sarin has won recognition for a diverse range of films such as the feature Cold Comfort, starring Maury Chaykin and Paul Gross, which garnered five Genie (Canadian Academy Award) nominations including Best Picture. He has received Emmy nominations for his family films for television: In His Father's Shoes, starring Lou Gossett (five Emmy nominations including Best Direction and Best Picture), Sea People starring Hume Cronyn, (four Emmy nods including Best Direction and Best Picture) The Legend of Gatorface and Trial at Fortitude Bay starring Lolita Davidovitch and Henry Czerny which garnered both Emmy and Cable Ace nods. He received critical acclaim for the controversial television movie, Murder Unveiled – A Love Story. Sarin's films, though unique in character and setting, share a common thread -- the exploration of the human need for connection, tolerance and opening the boundaries of the human heart. Sarin has recently completed Desert Riders, a feature documentary exploring the world of children camel jockeys in the Middle East, the globally-shot feature documentary Hue: A Matter of Colour, an exploration of colourism in various cultures through Sarin's perspective, and The Boy From Geita, following the journey of a young Tanzanian boy with albinism. **Artist Talk w/ Vic Sarin** **Sunday January 19th, 2020** **2:00pm** **CineVic (#102 – 764 Yates Street)** **\*Limited seating - advance registration required\*** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-with-vic-sarin-tickets-86461820633>** Sarin’s feature documentary **Keepers of the Magic**, a film delving into the hearts and minds of the world's master cinematographers, will screen the following night at Movie Monday, January 20th, 6:30pm at the Eric Martin Pavillion. \- - - CineVic: • is an artist-run society providing independent filmmakers and media artists with accessible programming, affordable equipment, professional development resources, and cinematic exhibition opportunities. • acknowledges and respects the long history of the Lekwungen people, specifically the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, on whose traditional and unceded territory we carry out our activities. • is an accessible venue with street-level access from Millie’s Lane between Yates Street and Johnson Street. • gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance and support of Canada Council for the Arts, Province of British Columbia, British Columbia Arts Council, and the CRD Arts Development Service. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 563254706 | 🎈 Family Sunday at AGGV w/ Jesse Campbell | 2020-01-19 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-19 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 5:51 pm | 2020-01-01 5:52 pm | We are pleased to kick off the New Year with a very special Family Sunday inspired by current exhibition To Talk With Others. Local artist, Jesse Campbell, will be joining us and sharing a bracelet making activity and stories connected to his Metis and Cree roots. Learn new stories through this activity and celebrate unique perspectives. This Family Sunday will truly be about talking, listening to others, and of course creating art as a way to remember our shared stories. As usual, visitors can expect a wide variety of hands-on making and artistic experimenting, at the event. For this Family Sunday we’re also delighted to welcome Hannah Gelderman as the Gallery’s new Family Sunday Coordinator! Family Sunday happens every third Sunday of the month October – June, and is an afternoon of exploring hands-on art-making and ideas for all ages. This recurring program often features special guests like storytellers, artists, performers or musicians. Family Sunday is included with admission \*OR\* ask us about family membership. Children under 5 are always free! We are pleased to offer discounted admission to military families and complimentary admission to Indigenous peoples. **Adult** | $13 **Senior (65 years)** | $11 **Student (with ID)** | $11 **Youth (6-17 years)** | $2.50 **Child (5 years and under)** | No charge **Family (2 adults + youth)** | $28 **Members** | No charge <https://aggv.ca/family-sundays/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544271037 | Marriage Story | 2020-01-19 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-19 | 5:16 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:19 am | 98% on Rotten Tomatoes! In his personal and moving story, director Noah Baumbach captures the insidious nature of divorce, how two well-meaning people who still care about each other will do things they would never think they would do. Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) is someone who listens too long to strangers, loves playing with her son, and never closes a cabinet. Charlie (Adam Driver) is a focused theatre director who is remarkably talented and creative. He eats like someone is going to steal his food from him and is overly competitive. Charlie and Nicole are as fully realized as two people in a domestic drama have been in years. There are also minor parts from great performers like Ray Liotta and Laura Dern.—RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 549785635 | 🛐 Bema Productions Presents: “O My God” | 2020-01-19 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-19 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 12:08 pm | This excellent translation of an Israeli script is a funny, witty, poignant, often brilliant text that asks some intriguing questions about the nature of the Deity and our relationship to her. A fascinating and outrageous discussion of faith in a largely secular society between a woman of science and the immortal symbol of Faith. Bema Productions presents the Canadian comedy premier of “O My God” at Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue. Eight performances happening between **January 16th and 26th**. Tickets are **$23** each available from [Ticketrocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/76). “O My God” by the Israeli playwright, Anat Gov. “O My God” is directed by Zelda Dean, and performed by Christine Upright (the therapist), Rosemary Jeffery (God) and Jesse Wilson. Jesse will play the autistic son of the therapist, and is himself on the autism spectrum. THE STORY: God walks into a therapist’s office suffering from depression. The therapist asks, “How long have you felt this way?” God says, “Two thousand, two thousand, five hundred years. Give or take.” “You’ve been depressed for two thousand years and only now you’ve come to therapy? What were you waiting for?” asks the therapist. And God says, “I thought time would heal.” After two thousand years, a swift session of cathartic therapy can help unpack our festering problems. THE PLAYWRIGHT Anat Gov, who died of cancer at 58, was born in 1953, and was a graduate of the famous Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts. She was briefly a student in Tel Aviv University’s theatre department. She dropped out to become a successful playwright and television writer, wife of a well-known Israeli entertainer, mother of three and grandmother of two. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 530645080 | Kids' Monthly Pinball League | 2020-01-19 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-19 | 5:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Monthly on the 3rd Sunday until March 15, 2020 | 2020-03-15 | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=3SU;UNTIL=20200315T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-27 10:23 am | 2019-12-21 4:26 pm | 3PM sign-in Beginner-friendly[](https://www.facebook.com/victoriapinball/) All ages Limited space - email to reserve your spot today! A great way to introduce your kids to the silver ball lifestyle! The first 30 - 45 minutes will consist of a lesson with one of our pinball wizards, and the final hour will be tournament style gameplay against your opponents! Prizes every time. To register your child, please email info@quazarsarcade.com with your childs name and age |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 544271038 | Marriage Story | 2020-01-19 | 5:30 pm | 2020-01-19 | 7:46 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:19 am | 98% on Rotten Tomatoes! In his personal and moving story, director Noah Baumbach captures the insidious nature of divorce, how two well-meaning people who still care about each other will do things they would never think they would do. Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) is someone who listens too long to strangers, loves playing with her son, and never closes a cabinet. Charlie (Adam Driver) is a focused theatre director who is remarkably talented and creative. He eats like someone is going to steal his food from him and is overly competitive. Charlie and Nicole are as fully realized as two people in a domestic drama have been in years. There are also minor parts from great performers like Ray Liotta and Laura Dern.—RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544271039 | Marriage Story | 2020-01-19 | 8:00 pm | 2020-01-19 | 10:16 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:19 am | 98% on Rotten Tomatoes! In his personal and moving story, director Noah Baumbach captures the insidious nature of divorce, how two well-meaning people who still care about each other will do things they would never think they would do. Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) is someone who listens too long to strangers, loves playing with her son, and never closes a cabinet. Charlie (Adam Driver) is a focused theatre director who is remarkably talented and creative. He eats like someone is going to steal his food from him and is overly competitive. Charlie and Nicole are as fully realized as two people in a domestic drama have been in years. There are also minor parts from great performers like Ray Liotta and Laura Dern.—RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 566904518 | JCCV Food-For-Thought Luncheon: Wills, estate planning, end of life decisions, and estate administration | 2020-01-20 | 12:00 pm | 2020-01-20 | 2:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 8:57 am | Speaker: Charlotte A. Salomon, Q.C., Lawyer with McConnan Bion O’Conner & Peterson Law Corporation, Victoria, BC Charlotte received a Bachelor of Arts (with distinction) degree from York University in 1992 and a Law Degree (LL.B.) from the University of Victoria in 1995. She was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1996. Charlotte provides her clients with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas of wills, estate administration, and personal injury litigation. She also practises in property transactions. Sit down luncheon includes coffee or tea and dessert. Cost is $15.00, $12.00 for JCCV members. Call or email the JCCV at 250-477-7185 or <jccv@telus.net> to reserve. <https://jccvictoria.ca/blog/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 582816908 | 🚼 Postpartum Support Group | 2020-01-20 | 1:00 pm | 2020-01-20 | 3:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Monday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Community Member | 2020-01-17 3:18 pm | Ongoing group for mothers of babies under 12 months to connect with other moms in a supportive environment. Program facilitated by Island Health professionals. Call the Saanich Health Unit for information and registration: 250-519-5100 <http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/calendar/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 579960232 | Pain and Glory | 2020-01-20 | 5:15 pm | 2020-01-20 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-15 12:25 pm | Salvador (**Antonia Banderas**) is a writer-director whose declining health injects a creative boost to his memory. **Academy award nominated for Best International Feature and Best Actor (Banderas)**. Winner of **Best Actor** (Banderas) and **Best Soundtrack** at **2019 Cannes Film Festival**. ***Time* magazine’s *Best Film of the Year* for 2019.** “The artful symmetry is an Almodovar hallmark, and his cinematic memento is filled with the intimate, indelible moments that made a life. You can feel his passion for cinema in every frame.” **Peters Travers, *Rolling Stone*** **19+** **$11.43****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/joker/)****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/ford-v-ferrari/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/pain-and-glory/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 479468704 | Victoria Reconciliation Dialogue #3 - Newcomers to Canada & Reconciliation | 2020-01-20 | 6:00 pm | 2020-01-20 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-10-04 11:05 am | 2020-01-19 1:25 pm | **A six-part series of conversations that will enable the community to explore together what Reconciliation could look like.** ##  **Victoria Reconciliation Dialogues:** **\#3: Newcomers to Canada and Reconciliation** Monday, January 20, 2020 at 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. approx. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Crystal Garden, 713 Douglas Street Guided by: Carey Newman, Mayor Lisa Helps and Victoria City Councillor Sharmarke Dubow This conversation will focus on what Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples means to newcomers to Canada, and will ask participants to consider their own responsibilities around Reconciliation. Guided by members of Lekwungen Nations and the City Family, Mayor Lisa Helps, members of City Council and special guests, the conversations will seek to build the community’s knowledge and understanding of Reconciliation – what it is, why it is needed, and why community conversations about Reconciliation are important. The Dialogues will provide opportunities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to come together to share their ideas and stories, and explore how we as a community can make the culture, history and modern reality of local Indigenous Peoples become present and apparent throughout the city, and understood and valued in people’s everyday lives. Note: The end time will depend on the length of the conversation. Registration: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-reconciliation-dialogue-3-newcomers-to-canada-reconciliation-tickets-73069261127> [www.victoria.ca/ReconciliationDialogues](http://www.victoria.ca/ReconciliationDialogues) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 544271040 | Special Presentation: Shoko Inoue : Pray Ground w/ live performance and Q&A | 2020-01-20 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-20 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:21 am | Special Event: live performance and Q&A A visceral music/art film of Bach/Busoni’s Chaconne from cinematographer Guchen Wang and sound engineer Patric Coble. Featuring a live performance of the F. Liszt Sonata in B minor by classical pianist Shoko Inoue. Come and see the sound and hear the vision! General Admission: $30 Students: $15. Available at the door or in advance at Ivy’s Bookshop and Munro's Books. Regular Cinecenta passes and comps not accepted More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 567975670 | 2020 Victoria Innovation Expo | 2020-01-21 | 9:30 am | 2020-01-21 | 12:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-06 8:52 am | Showcasing government support available to Canadian companies in the R&D and innovation space, the Innovation Expo will feature presentations from, and discussions with, support programs and experts. The 2020 Innovation Expo is hosted by Public Services and Procurement Canada and the City of Victoria. We will have speakers from the following organizations: Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Innovation Island (Nanaimo) Futurpreneur Canada South Island Prosperity Partnership VIATEC BC Developers Exchange City of Victoria ...and more to come <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-victoria-innovation-expo-tickets-40858901073> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 582813063 | 🎈 Ready Set Learn! Drop-In Community Dinner | 2020-01-21 | 4:30 pm | 2020-01-21 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-17 3:13 pm | The Songhees & Esquimalt Nations, in collaboration with the Greater Victoria School District and Saanich Neighbourhood Place, invite you to a free community dinner for 3 & 4 years old and their families. All families are welcome, regardless of the school your child will be attending! Kindergarten registration for children born in 2015 will be available at the event. Learn about the supports and resources available to your family, including mental health services, public health nursing, and more! Meet teachers, librarians, community service providers...! Tuesday, January 21, 2020 | 4:30-6:30 pm (Drop-in anytime, dinner will be served between 5 and 6 pm) Facebook Event: <https://www.facebook.com/events/445893453031960/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 579971421 | 63 Up | 2020-01-21 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-21 | 7:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 24, 2020 | 2020-01-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200124T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-15 12:38 pm | 2020-01-15 12:39 pm | The ninth installment in the Michael Apted’s award-winning documentary series continues to follow the lives of several British-born men and women from vastly different socioeconomic backgrounds, picking-up where their stories left off seven years earlier… “…increasingly fascinating…(participants) have reached the age where they can see the approaching exit sign in their lives.” **Peter Howell, *The Toronto Star*** “Cherish 63 Up, like you cherish life.” **Stephen Rodrick, *Globe and Mail*** **19+** **$11.43****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/dark-waters/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/63-up/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 541655699 | Are smartphones making us unhappy? | 2020-01-21 | 6:00 pm | 2020-01-21 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 3:39 pm | 2019-12-09 3:39 pm | **Dr. Sam Liu: Are smartphones making us unhappy?** Reservations open on Monday, 14 October. Join us to hear **Dr. Sam Liu** from the department of Exercise Science and Physical Health discuss **Are smartphones making us unhappy?** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/are-smartphones-making-us-unhappy-tickets-85574532731>** Doors open at 5:00pm and the talk will start at 6:00 pm. Menu items available for purchase. Parking is free after 5pm in the parkade beside Hermann's. Seating is limited so please try to arrive prior to 6pm to get a good seat. **What is a Café Scientifique?** University research has a funny habit of being hard to reach if you don't work at a university, yet research itself in all of its many forms is one of those great universal passions that appeals to and connects us all. UVic's Café Scientifique/Historique programs bridge the research-to-public gap. Hosted by a number of units across campus, these evening cafés provide insight into topics of popular interest that appeal to the lover of knowledge in all of us. They are also a fantastic opportunity to meet local researchers and discuss some of the most interesting and sometimes contentious research underway in Canada.[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/are-smartphones-making-us-unhappy-tickets-85574532731) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 566898499 | Help us Protect the Coast: Georgia Strait Alliance Volunteer Info Session | 2020-01-21 | 6:30 pm | 2020-01-21 | 8:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 8:52 am | **Discover how you can get involved with the Georgia Strait Alliance and help us protect the Salish Sea** For 30 years, the Georgia Strait Alliance has been a voice for the Salish Sea, advocating for solutions to the region's most pressing marine and environmental issues. The fight is not over, and we need your help to tackle some of our coasts’ greatest challenges: - Protecting southern resident orcas - Responding to the challenges of climate change - Reducing the impact of recreational boating - Preventing a catastrophic oil spill on our coast On January 21, 2020, we will discuss how we are working to tackle these problems in an informal workshop (with snacks!) hosted by the Georgia Strait Alliance. You will have the opportunity to connect with our team and discover more about our campaigns and how you can get involved as a volunteer. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/help-us-protect-the-coast-georgia-strait-alliance-volunteer-info-session-tickets-88041694077**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/help-us-protect-the-coast-georgia-strait-alliance-volunteer-info-session-tickets-88041694077) We acknowledge that this event is taking place on the territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples, specifically the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations Accessibility Information: We strive to host events that are inclusive and accessible for all individuals to engage fully. Our event will be held on the main floor of the Maritime Museum of BC, which is accessible to people with wheelchairs and limited mobility. There is one large, gender-neutral bathroom. Children are welcome to come, and there will be some toys available so that they can entertain themselves during the presentations. The museum can be reached from a variety of bus routes. There is street parking available beside the museum, and the closest city parkade is under the Central Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library on Broughton Street. Parking is free after 6:00pm. We are aiming for a scent-reduced space, please refrain from using any scented products for folks who are sensitive to chemicals and fragrances. If you have any questions about accessibility or require specific accommodations, please contact Kirsten at kirsten@georgiastrait.org |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 544271041 | Honeyland | 2020-01-21 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-21 | 8:26 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:22 am | An exquisitely photographed documentary. Shot over three years, this elegant film — which nabbed several top prizes at Sundance — begins as the intimate portrait of a beekeeper who makes famously good honey, and then expands to become something of a parable. The heroine is 50-something Hatidze Muratova, who lives in a tiny hut in a ruggedly mountainous area of Macedonia, 20 miles from the nearest town and seemingly hundreds of years from modernity. Hatidze spends her life looking after her argumentative mother, and keeping bees as her family has done for generations. She works with hives high up on precarious mountain ledges and in trees hanging over the river. Her basic rule is simple: When you harvest honey, you only take half — and leave the other half for the bees. That's why Honeyland speaks so well to our moment. Right now, the world's bees are being killed off in droves in a mysterious mass carnage known as colony collapse disorder. At the same time, huge parts of the planet are menaced by climate change. And most of the world, not least its leaders, can't be bothered to appreciate what Hatidze knows in her bones — that the ecosystems which sustain us are interconnected and surprisingly frail. What makes her such a wonderful character isn't simply the decency and warmth revealed by her extraordinary snaggle-toothed smile. It's that Hatidze embodies a sane, respectful and engaged way of living with nature. She knows that if you want honey, you must find a way of living in harmony with the bees that create it. If you don't, you will be very badly stung. --NPR “Both an immersive experience and an undeniably gorgeous reflection on our relationship to nature.” --RogerEbert.com “This amazing doc, a multiple prize-winner at Sundance 2019, makes for the most primal of environmental allegories.” --Toronto Star “This is a tender story about the chaos of abandoning the common good.” --indieWire “An unforgettable vérité character study” --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 578618104 | Fermentation Series at Oaklands | 2020-01-21 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-21 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-14 12:41 pm | Fermentation Series Come and learn a variety of fermentation techniques and improve your health through the power of probiotics! Classes offer instructions and recipes to take home. Instructor: Alexandra Pony & Will Dean Location: Oaklands Neighbourhood House, 2629 Victor Street Kombucha Workshop Learn to make this ancient healing elixir to boost immunity, clear toxins and enrich your digestive system with beneficial bacteria. This tonic has been used for thousands of years and is a wonderful gateway into the world of fermented foods! Please bring a Mason jar to take home your own starter. Tuesday, January 21 from 7–8 pm Sauerkraut Workshop The holy grail of all fermented foods, sauerkraut has nourished generation upon generation. Rich in probiotics, vitamins B & C, and much more, this is an easy food to introduce to your diet to improve digestion, boost immunity and increase vitality. Tuesday, January 28 from 7–8 pm Bone Broth Workshop Bone broth is one of the most healing and nourishing tonics. Learn about the benefits and different types of bone broth, when and why to drink it and, most importantly, how to make it. There will be yummy broths to sample. Tuesday, February 11 from 7–8 pm Water Kefir Workshop Cousin to Kombucha, this deliciously effervescent probiotic-rich drink is a phenomenal alternative to juices and pop. A great way to quench your thirst and sugar cravings, and give your digestion an extra boost. Children love it, too! Please bring a Mason jar to take home your own starter. Tuesday, October 15 & February 18 from 7-8 pm **Cost: $35 per session or register for all 4 sessions for $120** [**https://oca.recdesk.com/Community/Program**](https://oca.recdesk.com/Community/Program) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 579960513 | Dark Waters | 2020-01-21 | 8:00 pm | 2020-01-21 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 24, 2020 | 2020-01-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200124T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-15 12:25 pm | 2020-01-15 12:27 pm | Corporate defence attorney Robert Bilott (**Mark Ruffalo**) takes on chemical giant DuPont after connecting the deaths of several innocent civilians, only to risk his life—and his family’s lives—in the process. **Based on a true story of real-life Robert Bilott’s 20-year legal battle with DuPont**. **Nominated for Best Actor (Ruffalo) and Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2020 Satellite Awards.** “Issue-related movies aren’t uncommon, but this essential drama feels starker and truer than most; it’s patient, unafraid, and stripped of any kind of hollow self-congratulations.” **Jeffrey M. Anderson, *Common Sense Media*** **19+** **$11.43** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/dark-waters/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 544271042 | Honeyland | 2020-01-21 | 8:45 pm | 2020-01-21 | 10:11 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:22 am | An exquisitely photographed documentary. Shot over three years, this elegant film — which nabbed several top prizes at Sundance — begins as the intimate portrait of a beekeeper who makes famously good honey, and then expands to become something of a parable. The heroine is 50-something Hatidze Muratova, who lives in a tiny hut in a ruggedly mountainous area of Macedonia, 20 miles from the nearest town and seemingly hundreds of years from modernity. Hatidze spends her life looking after her argumentative mother, and keeping bees as her family has done for generations. She works with hives high up on precarious mountain ledges and in trees hanging over the river. Her basic rule is simple: When you harvest honey, you only take half — and leave the other half for the bees. That's why Honeyland speaks so well to our moment. Right now, the world's bees are being killed off in droves in a mysterious mass carnage known as colony collapse disorder. At the same time, huge parts of the planet are menaced by climate change. And most of the world, not least its leaders, can't be bothered to appreciate what Hatidze knows in her bones — that the ecosystems which sustain us are interconnected and surprisingly frail. What makes her such a wonderful character isn't simply the decency and warmth revealed by her extraordinary snaggle-toothed smile. It's that Hatidze embodies a sane, respectful and engaged way of living with nature. She knows that if you want honey, you must find a way of living in harmony with the bees that create it. If you don't, you will be very badly stung. --NPR “Both an immersive experience and an undeniably gorgeous reflection on our relationship to nature.” --RogerEbert.com “This amazing doc, a multiple prize-winner at Sundance 2019, makes for the most primal of environmental allegories.” --Toronto Star “This is a tender story about the chaos of abandoning the common good.” --indieWire “An unforgettable vérité character study” --Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 593935792 | The House at Pooh Corner | 2020-01-22 | 4:00 pm | 2020-01-22 | 5:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until January 24, 2020 | 2020-01-24 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200124T075959Z | Community Member | 2020-01-25 6:16 pm | 2020-01-25 6:16 pm | **\*Tickets are $23.00 for Adults/$14.00 for Children 16 and under** Please note that there is a bundle for Kaleidoscope. If you purchase Vivaldi's Ring and Charlotte's Web (main floor only), you can get The House at Pooh Corner for free. Please call or visit the box office to book. *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* ### Running Time *(please note that all running times are approximate and subject to change. Running time refers to performance only and may not include speeches, introductions, etc)* Act I: 1 hour and 30 minutes No Intermission **Total: 1 hour and 30 minutes** ### Event Information A Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People Production **Based on the Stories by** A.A. Milne **Adapted for the Stage by** Roderick Glanville Christopher Robin has called a “mergency” meeting. He has decided to run away with his friends Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Kanga, tiny Roo, Tigger and, of course, Pooh himself. They will probably go to the North Pole or to the South Pole. Why? There is a dark, mysterious threat that Christopher Robin is to be sent away to “Education.” Nobody knows exactly what or where that is, and if he’s sent to such a distant place, what can his friends possibly do without him? So it’s generally agreed that they’ll run away. From discovering what to feed Tigger (no haycorns, no honey, no thistles) to playing Poohsticks over the bridge, the friends are bound only by their childhood imaginations in this delightful adventure in the Hundred Acre Wood. [**https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/house-at-pooh-corner-2020-mcpherson-playhouse**](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/house-at-pooh-corner-2020-mcpherson-playhouse) \*Ticket prices are subject to change. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 563143005 | Meet Dylan Thomas, Indigenous Artist in Residence | 2020-01-22 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-22 | 7:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 3:13 pm | The community is invited to meet Dylan Thomas at a casual “Meet and Greet” gathering on Wednesday, January 22 from 5 – 7 p.m. at City Hall. Registration is not required. Coast Salish artist Dylan Thomas (Qwul’thilum) has been selected for the role of Indigenous Artist in Residence with the City of Victoria. The residency program provides the opportunity for a local artist to develop artistic works and engage the community in dialogue, workshops, events, and activities for a two-year term. The Indigenous Artist in Residence will work with the community and City staff to produce a range of artistic works, which may include an exhibition, performance, publication or forum. For more information, visit: victoria.ca/publicart <https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/residents/events/events-list/arts-culture-community/meet-dylan-thomas-indigenous-artist-in-residence.html> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 589328308 | It's Complicated: Changing The World Through Photography | 2020-01-22 | 5:15 pm | 2020-01-22 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-01-22 12:25 pm | This participatory discussion series tackles perspectives and definitions, upending assumptions to help us better understand ourselves and our community. Next up: Changing the World through Photography How have photographs helped to shape public opinion, and when has misrepresentation muddied the waters of progress toward social justice? Join Lorilee Wastaecoot, [David Ellingsen Photography](https://www.facebook.com/DavidEllingsenPhotography/) and Royal BC Museum curator of art and images India Young for this FREE discussion. Learn more online | <http://ow.ly/GLdo50xRD6C> Bring the kids! Our Parallel Play Childminding is available for this event | <http://ow.ly/IkPH50xRCpz> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 552712723 | VPL 3 Strikes | 2020-01-22 | 6:45 pm | 2020-01-22 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Every 2 weeks on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=2 | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-21 4:31 pm | 2019-12-21 4:32 pm | Lord Quazar's 3 Strike Tournaments These one night tournaments happen on alternating Wednesday evenings in the Quazar's Galaxy of Pins! Please arrive at 6:45 pm to sign up, as gameplay begins promptly at 7pm. Tournament fee is $1.00, plus the coin drop on the games you play, which is typically $10 in tokens. How it works: Players are randomly placed in groups of 3 or 4 players. If a player finishes 3rd or 4th in their group, they receive a strike. At the end of each round, groups are re-picked at random, and you keep playing until you either receive 3 strikes or you are the last player that doesn't have 3 strikes. The tournaments are also IFPA sanctioned and part of the Vancouver Island Championship. Any questions can be forward to Dan at <victoriapinball@gmail.com>. <https://www.quazarsarcade.com/events/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 563367078 | Antigone (Indie Film Series) | 2020-01-22 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-22 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 8:58 pm | 2020-01-01 8:59 pm | Sophie Deraspe's adaptation of the classic Greek tragedy of the same name reimagines the story of a woman's quest for justice as a commentary on the immigrant experience in contemporary Montreal. $13.50[](http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=The_Body_Remembers_When_the_World_Broke_Open)[](http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=Waves&cl=0E460F2057D0A559EEC38EFD) [www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=Antigone\_Indie\_Film\_Series](http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=Antigone_Indie_Film_Series) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544271043 | Rebels on Pointe | 2020-01-22 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-22 | 8:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:22 am | Exploring universal themes of identity, dreams, family, loss and love, Rebels on Pointe is the first-ever feature documentary celebrating the world famous Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The all-male, comic ballet company was founded over 40 years ago on the heels of New York's Stonewall riots and has a diverse cult following around the world. The film juxtaposes behind-the-scenes access, rich archives and history, intimate character-driven stories, and amazing dance performances. Rebels on Pointe is a creative blend of gender, diversity, passion and purpose. A story which ultimately proves that a ballerina is not only a woman dancing -- but an act of rebellion in a tutu. “This thoughtfully crafted, seamlessly edited film reveals the grit behind the glitter, and it makes the Trocks' humor as touching as it is pointed.”—San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 574690028 | Factory Cyberpunk Dance Night at Logan's Pub | 2020-01-22 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-23 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-11 5:11 pm | Come get your cyberpunky dance moves on and party like it's the future! FACTORY is a night full of sweet, dark EDM cuts, bass-heavy EBM tracks, darkwave dance, and industrious industrial disco. Basically, everything you're gonna need to hear in your current bleak future. But hey, why not have fun with it? What? FACTORY gosh darn it. (19+ event) Where? Logan's Pub 1821 Cook St. When? 22 January, 9pm How Much? No cover charge. Tip your bartender! Who? The Factory Team: Craig Huxtable, KluboSteve, Vitiate Be seeing you. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2444872185776178/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 544271044 | Rebels on Pointe | 2020-01-22 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-22 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:22 am | Exploring universal themes of identity, dreams, family, loss and love, Rebels on Pointe is the first-ever feature documentary celebrating the world famous Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The all-male, comic ballet company was founded over 40 years ago on the heels of New York's Stonewall riots and has a diverse cult following around the world. The film juxtaposes behind-the-scenes access, rich archives and history, intimate character-driven stories, and amazing dance performances. Rebels on Pointe is a creative blend of gender, diversity, passion and purpose. A story which ultimately proves that a ballerina is not only a woman dancing -- but an act of rebellion in a tutu. “This thoughtfully crafted, seamlessly edited film reveals the grit behind the glitter, and it makes the Trocks' humor as touching as it is pointed.”—San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 563374877 | 📈 Rising Tides: Climate Justice & Indigenous Food Security Conference | 2020-01-23 | 8:00 am | 2020-01-23 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Daily until January 25, 2020 | 2020-01-25 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200125T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 9:12 pm | 2020-01-01 9:13 pm | Rising Tides is an interactive, conversation regarding the impacts of climate change on Indigenous peoples. CIRCLE is excited to present Rising Tides: Climate Justice & Indigenous Food Security Conference in Ceremonial Hall at the First People’s House on January 23 & 24, 2020! All are welcome - meals will be provided! Rising Tides brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders, scholars, activists and community members to create an interactive and dynamic learning experience around climate change and food security. By participating in this event you will have a clearer sense of what food security and climate justice looks like in Metulia (aka Victoria) and how we’re all impacted by changes to land, water and animal relationships. We are Looking forward to having you join us for this important gathering and to plan out ways we can take action together. **Donations will be taken at the door for the Lekwungen Community Tool Shed. Sliding scale donations, suggested donation $10.** **Please RSVP by January 13th for meals.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rising-tides-climate-justice-indigenous-food-security-conference-tickets-86382196475**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rising-tides-climate-justice-indigenous-food-security-conference-tickets-86382196475) |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 593935804 | The House at Pooh Corner | 2020-01-23 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-23 | 3:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-25 6:16 pm | **\*Tickets are $23.00 for Adults/$14.00 for Children 16 and under** Please note that there is a bundle for Kaleidoscope. If you purchase Vivaldi's Ring and Charlotte's Web (main floor only), you can get The House at Pooh Corner for free. Please call or visit the box office to book. *Please note: Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* ### Running Time *(please note that all running times are approximate and subject to change. Running time refers to performance only and may not include speeches, introductions, etc)* Act I: 1 hour and 30 minutes No Intermission **Total: 1 hour and 30 minutes** ### Event Information A Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People Production **Based on the Stories by** A.A. Milne **Adapted for the Stage by** Roderick Glanville Christopher Robin has called a “mergency” meeting. He has decided to run away with his friends Eeyore, Owl, Piglet, Kanga, tiny Roo, Tigger and, of course, Pooh himself. They will probably go to the North Pole or to the South Pole. Why? There is a dark, mysterious threat that Christopher Robin is to be sent away to “Education.” Nobody knows exactly what or where that is, and if he’s sent to such a distant place, what can his friends possibly do without him? So it’s generally agreed that they’ll run away. From discovering what to feed Tigger (no haycorns, no honey, no thistles) to playing Poohsticks over the bridge, the friends are bound only by their childhood imaginations in this delightful adventure in the Hundred Acre Wood. [**https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/house-at-pooh-corner-2020-mcpherson-playhouse**](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/house-at-pooh-corner-2020-mcpherson-playhouse) \*Ticket prices are subject to change. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 579961857 | Dark Waters | 2020-01-23 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-23 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-15 12:26 pm | 2020-01-15 12:27 pm | Corporate defence attorney Robert Bilott (**Mark Ruffalo**) takes on chemical giant DuPont after connecting the deaths of several innocent civilians, only to risk his life—and his family’s lives—in the process. **Based on a true story of real-life Robert Bilott’s 20-year legal battle with DuPont**. **Nominated for Best Actor (Ruffalo) and Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2020 Satellite Awards.** “Issue-related movies aren’t uncommon, but this essential drama feels starker and truer than most; it’s patient, unafraid, and stripped of any kind of hollow self-congratulations.” **Jeffrey M. Anderson, *Common Sense Media*** **19+** **$11.43** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/dark-waters/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 452193972 | 🥃 Whisk(e)y School | 2020-01-23 | 6:00 pm | 2020-01-23 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-09 9:25 pm | Hosted by Whisky Master Connor Massey founder of Malts etc. A monthly class for everyone that loves Whisk(e)y as much as we do. Classes will be held in our Whisky Library, just 16 seats available for each class. Each class 25$ or take advantage of our promotion: you get to attend all classes for just 75$ - PROMO FINISHED (Please see NOTE at the bottom for more details) September 12th, Thursday 7pm: Canadian Whiskies Masterclass <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whiskey-school-tickets-60280002109> October 10th Thursday 6pm: Blind Tasting November 7th Thursday 6pm: Vancouver Island Whiskies December 12th Thursday 6pm: Casks January 23rd Thursday 6pm: Robert Burns NOTE: Find 2 Promo tickets per date, 8 in total. Please email us if you have any questions. ... 250-590-5883 tudorlrsevents@gmail.com |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544271045 | Rebels on Pointe | 2020-01-23 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-23 | 8:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:23 am | Exploring universal themes of identity, dreams, family, loss and love, Rebels on Pointe is the first-ever feature documentary celebrating the world famous Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The all-male, comic ballet company was founded over 40 years ago on the heels of New York's Stonewall riots and has a diverse cult following around the world. The film juxtaposes behind-the-scenes access, rich archives and history, intimate character-driven stories, and amazing dance performances. Rebels on Pointe is a creative blend of gender, diversity, passion and purpose. A story which ultimately proves that a ballerina is not only a woman dancing -- but an act of rebellion in a tutu. “This thoughtfully crafted, seamlessly edited film reveals the grit behind the glitter, and it makes the Trocks' humor as touching as it is pointed.”—San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 574689961 | 🏳️🌈 It's Just Drag: Victoria w/ Brooke Lynn Hytes & Monet X Change | 2020-01-23 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-23 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-11 5:10 pm | TFD Presents It's Just Drag: VICTORIA! starring: From Rupaul's Drag Race: Brooke Lynn Hytes & All Stars 4 winner Monet X Change Featuring Canadian touring cast: Priyanka, Tynomi Banks, Juice Boxx, Justine Tyme, Kendall Gender, Gia Metric, PM, Continental Breakfast, Bibi SouPhresh &Tiffany Ann Co. with performances by local drag stars Henrietta Dubet, Lola Maneata, Persi Flage, Shelita Cox, Vivian Vanderpuss. Tickets starting at $30 plus s/c for regular seating. VIP Tickets available for $100.00 total! VIP package includes front four rows of seating, early entry in the venue, meet and greet & photo with a professional photographer, It’s Just Drag and Outtv Swag, VIP It’s Just Drag lanyard and more. VIP Doors: 7:00pm Regular Doors: 8:00pm Showtime: 9:00pm This event is all ages Tickets available online December 6th at 10:00am <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/its-just-drag-2020-royal-theatre> \*\*\* Lineup subject to change \*\*\* |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 574643340 | 📚 Best Canadian Poetry of 2019 | 2020-01-23 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-23 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-11 4:14 pm | Victoria has a lot to be proud of following the publication of [Best Canadian Poetry 2019](https://www.bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.tviewer&using_sb=status&qsb=keyword&qse=N8KJ1y9ScrxKNK3-VVdWdw). Not only is it a wonderful representation of the remarkable talent within our country, but also features several local poets, proving that Victoria B.C. has a lot to offer. Join us on January 23rd to celebrate the many local poets that made their mark in Canadian poetry in 2019 including Ali Blythe, Marilyn Bowering, Sara Cassidy, Kayla Czaga, Dallas Hunt, Sonnet L'Abbe, and Victoria Poet Laureate John Barton. This event is free to attend. Copies of *Best Canadian Poetry 2019* will be available for purchase. Treats and tea will be provided. <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 579971850 | 63 Up | 2020-01-23 | 7:45 pm | 2020-01-23 | 10:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-15 12:39 pm | The ninth installment in the Michael Apted’s award-winning documentary series continues to follow the lives of several British-born men and women from vastly different socioeconomic backgrounds, picking-up where their stories left off seven years earlier… “…increasingly fascinating…(participants) have reached the age where they can see the approaching exit sign in their lives.” **Peter Howell, *The Toronto Star*** “Cherish 63 Up, like you cherish life.” **Stephen Rodrick, *Globe and Mail*** **19+** **$11.43****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/dark-waters/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/63-up/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 569275969 | 🏳️🌈 SW-eetheart Hustlers | 2020-01-23 | 8:00 pm | 2020-01-23 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-07 10:22 am | Featuring local LGBTQ+ artists involved in the sex industry - of any and all POWERFUL vocations, operating on the unceded territory of Lekwungen-speaking, Esquimalt and Songhees people. Hosted by Occult sisters Ada Rawl, & Miss Luna Lush! ♥️ Join us, for an evening of comradery, honesty, and educational sex positive badassery, where we promise a climax of downright seductive sassery. Performers will be paid for their work, and the rest will be donated to Peers Victoria . Tickets comped for local SWers, just message Ada for anon guestlist **$10-20 Sliding Scale at the door!** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sw-eetheart-hustlers-tickets-88627335747**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sw-eetheart-hustlers-tickets-88627335747) Doors: 8pm, Showtime: 9pm We think this goes without saying, but our event is a QUEER/INTERSECTIONAL-FEMINIST/TRANS space which is HET/CIS \*FRIENDLY\*. Take your transphobic/misogynist/free-speacher/racist/otherwise bigoted beliefs elsewhere and shove it! \* 100% Wheelchair accessible. Gender neutral washrooms. Loud music, earplugs available. No strobes/flashing lights. Food + water available\* Our security and service staff is aware of our community's needs and discomforts so if anything happens to you which makes you uneasy, mention it to ANYONE on the staff or in our cast and the person in question will be removed without hesitation. We have 20+ seats arranged which can be reserved ahead of time for guests who require seating |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544271046 | Rebels on Pointe | 2020-01-23 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-23 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:23 am | Exploring universal themes of identity, dreams, family, loss and love, Rebels on Pointe is the first-ever feature documentary celebrating the world famous Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The all-male, comic ballet company was founded over 40 years ago on the heels of New York's Stonewall riots and has a diverse cult following around the world. The film juxtaposes behind-the-scenes access, rich archives and history, intimate character-driven stories, and amazing dance performances. Rebels on Pointe is a creative blend of gender, diversity, passion and purpose. A story which ultimately proves that a ballerina is not only a woman dancing -- but an act of rebellion in a tutu. “This thoughtfully crafted, seamlessly edited film reveals the grit behind the glitter, and it makes the Trocks' humor as touching as it is pointed.”—San Francisco Chronicle UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 563374891 | 📈 Rising Tides: Climate Justice & Indigenous Food Security Conference | 2020-01-24 | 8:00 am | 2020-01-24 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 9:13 pm | Rising Tides is an interactive, conversation regarding the impacts of climate change on Indigenous peoples. CIRCLE is excited to present Rising Tides: Climate Justice & Indigenous Food Security Conference in Ceremonial Hall at the First People’s House on January 23 & 24, 2020! All are welcome - meals will be provided! Rising Tides brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders, scholars, activists and community members to create an interactive and dynamic learning experience around climate change and food security. By participating in this event you will have a clearer sense of what food security and climate justice looks like in Metulia (aka Victoria) and how we’re all impacted by changes to land, water and animal relationships. We are Looking forward to having you join us for this important gathering and to plan out ways we can take action together. **Donations will be taken at the door for the Lekwungen Community Tool Shed. Sliding scale donations, suggested donation $10.** **Please RSVP by January 13th for meals.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rising-tides-climate-justice-indigenous-food-security-conference-tickets-86382196475**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rising-tides-climate-justice-indigenous-food-security-conference-tickets-86382196475) |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 566924911 | 🏴 Robbie Burns Luncheon | 2020-01-24 | 12:00 pm | 2020-01-24 | 2:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 9:34 am | Join us for our Scottish theme dinner recognizing Scotland's national poet Robbie Burns. The program will include a piper address to the haggis, entertainment, and beer tasting. All ages welcome! Beer tasting will cost extra. 50/50 draw & raffle. Must purchase meal tickets in advance by Tue, Jan 21st. Members: $12 Adults: $15 Youth/Entertainment Only: $7.50 <http://cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 562013222 | Deans’ Lecture Series: "The Disembodied Stage: Blending Virtual Reality and Theatre" | 2020-01-24 | 12:30 pm | 2020-01-24 | 1:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:34 am | Research shapes the way we live and think. Meet distinguished members of the faculties of the University of Victoria and learn about their research interests. Check the calendar at continuingstudies.uvic.ca for lecture topics and schedules. Register online or call UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies at 250-472-4747. <https://www.gvpl.ca/events/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 572104954 | Planet Earth Poetry in James Bay | 2020-01-24 | 1:30 pm | 2020-01-24 | 2:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-01-09 3:48 pm | Join us for our featured reader **Mary Lee Bragg** as part of the afternoon reading series at New Horizons in James Bay. Hosted by Sheila Martindale. <http://planetearthpoetry.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 582863692 | Understanding the Financial Aspects of Renting, Leasing and Licensing Space | 2020-01-24 | 2:30 pm | 2020-01-24 | 4:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-01-17 4:29 pm | The City of Victoria has become a member of the Social Purpose Real Estate Collaborative (SPRE). SPRE works to mitigate the effects of the real estate market on non-profit and social enterprise organizations and focuses its efforts on capacity building, research, policy and partnership development. You can read more about this organization and process [here.](http://www.socialpurposerealestate.net/about) You are invited to participate in a free capacity building workshop *Understanding the Financial Aspects of Renting, Leasing and Licensing Space*. People in leadership positions in non-profits or social enterprises are invited to learn more about the costs of renting, leasing and licensing and how to protect your organization from added expenses. [Visit the SPRE website for more information and to access a short self-nomination form.](http://www.socialpurposerealestate.net/events/RLO_Workshops) Deadline to apply is December 31, 2019. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 544271047 | Ad Astra | 2020-01-24 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-24 | 5:03 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:23 am | There have been numerous sci-fi films about people who had to go to the reaches of space to find truths within themselves, but none quite like James Gray’s masterful Ad Astra. This is rare, nuanced storytelling, anchored by one of Brad Pitt’s career-best performances and remarkable technical elements on every level. Thirty years ago, Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones) led a voyage into deep space, but the ship and crew were never heard from again. Now his son (Brad Pitt) — a fearless astronaut — must embark on a daring mission to Neptune to uncover the truth about his missing father and a mysterious power surge that threatens the stability of the universe. The result is a film that feels both massive and deeply personal with its themes, which is no easy feat.—Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 589179391 | Cunningham | 2020-01-24 | 3:45 pm | 2020-01-24 | 5:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 27, 2020 | 2020-01-27 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200127T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-22 9:52 am | 2020-01-22 9:52 am | Tracing the evolution of American dance visionary Merce Cunningham using never-before-seen footage from his time as a struggling dancer in postwar New York City, to one of America’s most celebrated contemporary choreographers. “An exhilarating testament to documentaries as a boundless form of art.” **Nick Allen, *RogerEbert.com*** “(A) visual wonder that involves from start to finish.” **Kenneth Turan, *Los Angeles Times*** **19+** **$11.43****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/dark-waters/)****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/63-up/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cunningham/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 567066471 | January Community Dinner | 2020-01-24 | 6:30 pm | 2020-01-24 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 1:01 pm | **Eat a nice dinner with your family, friends or neighbors!** **ATTENTION: If you are registering several people for this event, please email us at event@fairfieldcommunity.ca IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE.** Get to know people in the community while enjoying a delicious meal! Enjoy a conversation while satisfying your taste buds! And bring the little ones, as we will have a children's games space. Please register to reserve your spot; we have space for 50 guests! Suggested donation of $5.00 per person and $10.00 for a family. **Please pay online. If you can't, pay through the phone (250) 382-4604 or come in-person at 1330 Fairfield Road.** **<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/january-community-dinner-tickets-88190571373>** Due to dietary sensitivities we will be offering gluten, dairy, and meat free options. We hope to see you there! Please email event@fairfieldcommunity.ca if you have any questions. The Community Dinner series is made possible by the City of Victoria. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 544271048 | Ad Astra | 2020-01-24 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-24 | 9:03 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:23 am | There have been numerous sci-fi films about people who had to go to the reaches of space to find truths within themselves, but none quite like James Gray’s masterful Ad Astra. This is rare, nuanced storytelling, anchored by one of Brad Pitt’s career-best performances and remarkable technical elements on every level. Thirty years ago, Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones) led a voyage into deep space, but the ship and crew were never heard from again. Now his son (Brad Pitt) — a fearless astronaut — must embark on a daring mission to Neptune to uncover the truth about his missing father and a mysterious power surge that threatens the stability of the universe. The result is a film that feels both massive and deeply personal with its themes, which is no easy feat.—Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544271050 | Ad Astra | 2020-01-24 | 9:20 pm | 2020-01-24 | 11:23 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:23 am | There have been numerous sci-fi films about people who had to go to the reaches of space to find truths within themselves, but none quite like James Gray’s masterful Ad Astra. This is rare, nuanced storytelling, anchored by one of Brad Pitt’s career-best performances and remarkable technical elements on every level. Thirty years ago, Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones) led a voyage into deep space, but the ship and crew were never heard from again. Now his son (Brad Pitt) — a fearless astronaut — must embark on a daring mission to Neptune to uncover the truth about his missing father and a mysterious power surge that threatens the stability of the universe. The result is a film that feels both massive and deeply personal with its themes, which is no easy feat.—Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 545554556 | How to Puppet Anything w/ Ingrid Hansen | 2020-01-25 | 12:00 pm | 2020-01-25 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until January 27, 2020 | 2020-01-27 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200127T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-13 5:58 pm | Investigate object puppetry and bring life to ordinary household objects. There will be an emphasis on courage, breath, movement, creative abandon, and sharing our discoveries as a group. Instructor Ingrid Hansen trained first as a dancer, then as an actor, mover, and theatre creator, and worked for four years as a lead puppeteer on the children's television series Tiga Talk! on APTN. Ingrid was recently invited to train with Sesame Street in NYC, where she got to hang out with Cookie Monster. She also studied with Old Trout puppeteer Peter Balkwill at the Banff National Arts Centre. She teaches puppetry to actors, dancers, adults, children, and prison inmates. She was a guest artist facilitator for SKAM’s *Fashion Machine 100*, and is the Co-Artistic Director of the SNAFU Society of Unexpected Spectacles In this masterclass we will dive into the specifics of sourcing and selecting object puppets, uncovering their hidden characters, and creating short pieces. We will explore an object for a long duration, long enough to max out its potential. Voice work, breath, character intentions, tempo, rhythm, and dynamics will all be part of our work together. You are invited to bring any objects or materials you are fascinated with, and also work with the objects provided. Together we will delve into the relationship of the object to the puppeteer, object to audience, puppeteer to puppeteer, and puppeteer to audience. Part of our job will be trying to access the beginner’s mind, and allow ourselves the time, space, and freedom to make discoveries, to wobble, fly, and fail. The group will create short pieces and offer each other helpful critical feedback for ongoing growth and improvement. You will finish this masterclass having created and performed a new 2-minute long solo or duo puppetry piece, to take with you. **Testimonial** “I was blown away by \[Ingrid’s play\] *Little Orange Man* so when I learned that Ingrid was offering a masterclass in Toronto I just had to fly across the country to participate. I was not disappointed. I particularly liked how we explored dramatizing aspects of ourselves through objects, how we developed story sequences and worked with feedback from the group to enhance them. I had expected getting to animate objects, but I really appreciated working on story development, both individually and with others. Plus, Ingrid is such an inspiring ball of energy and enthusiasm. No wonder she can raise the dead, um, objects…” - *Kris Fleecrackers, Student in Ingrid's Puppetry Masterclass 2015 at Humber College* **Saturday January 25 & Sunday January 26** 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (10 hours) Teaching Artist: Ingrid Hansen Fee: $189.00 LOCATION: 1030 North Park Street <http://www.skam.ca/school/classes/how-to-puppet-anything/> |
Entry Fee ($101+) | |||
| 544271051 | 🎈 Kids' Movie Matinee: Missing Link | 2020-01-25 | 1:00 pm | 2020-01-25 | 2:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:30 am | Meet Mr. Link: 8 feet tall, 630 lbs, and covered in fur, but don't let his appearance fool you... he is funny, sweet, and adorably literal, making him the world's most lovable legend. Tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Link recruits fearless explorer Sir Lionel Frost to guide him on a journey to find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight. Our fearless trio of explorers encounter more than their fair share of peril as they travel to the far reaches of the world to help their new friend. Through it all, the three learn that sometimes you can find a family in the places you least expect. **MATINEES (all seats): $4.75** Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 568538897 | 💻 Girls Learning Code: Programming with Ruby | 2020-01-25 | 1:00 pm | 2020-01-25 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-06 8:13 pm | **Why learn Ruby?** Computers don't really understand English... So how do we communicate with them? Through programming, of course! Ruby is an open-source coding language that allows us to speak to our computers through step-by-step instructions, and then be able to see (or hear!) the computer's response. Ruby can be used to communicate anything from a simple mathematical equation, to an interactive game. We will use repl.it, a free, cloud coding environment, to make our programs come to life. Girls Learning Code is excited to host this creative workshop for beginners, which will cover essential terms in the Ruby language such as: integers, strings, and variables - all while focusing on how an everyday computer operates and understands input. Learning Ruby will allow the child in your life to create games and solve puzzles in a fun and engaging way, all while generating endless opportunities to use a computer as a creative outlet! <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/girls-learning-code-programming-with-ruby-victoria-registration-86737406919> ## Who is this for? This workshop is for girls ages . Our workshops are designed to give learning experiences that are fun, engaging, empowering and inspirational. Through hands-on, collaborative, project-based learning, girls end the workshop having built something. This workshop experience is designed to help girls see technology in a whole new light – as a medium for self-expression, and as a means for changing the world. ## Prerequisites: None! This workshop is designed for beginners. ## **What's Included:**  ## **Requirements:**  **Note: You do not need to bring a laptop as we will be in a computer lab.** **Hey you!** Have you joined the Canada Learning Code mailing list? If not, [join here](http://www.mailinglist.ladieslearningcode.com)**.** **Questions? Email us at** info@canadalearningcode.ca You can also find us here: [](http://canadalearningcode.ca) [](https://www.instagram.com/learningcode/) [](https://twitter.com/learningcode) [](https://www.facebook.com/ladieslearningcode/) ## ## **Hope to see you soon!** If for some reason you can't make it, check out our [REFUND POLICY](http://www.ladieslearningcode.com/refund-policy). [](https://canadalearningcode.secure.nonprofitsoapbox.com/clc-donate)  |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 582842398 | Plant Identification & Culture Workshops | 2020-01-25 | 1:00 pm | 2020-01-25 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 4:01 pm | **January 25, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 23 (field trip – please pre-register), June 20, July 18, August 15 (field trip – please pre-register), September 19, October 17, November 21, December 5** **Instructor: Diane Pierce** Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. **HCP Members $35.00 per session** **or $350 for 12 sessions** **Non-Members $45.00 per session** **or $450 for 12 sessions** **Register online or call 250 479 6162****[](https://hcp.ca/event/cannabis-basics-for-the-home-grower-4/)** **<https://hcp.ca/event/13586/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 543603959 | Winter Pruning | 2020-01-25 | 1:00 pm | 2020-01-25 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-11 3:49 pm | **This workshop’s emphasis is on pruning fruit trees, berry bushes and canes.** This workshop’s emphasis is on pruning fruit trees, berry bushes and canes. Discover how to maintain plant health and reduce the spread of disease through proper pruning practices. We will also review different pruning methods that improve the quality and the yield of your crops. Instructor Bio: Barrie Agar trained in Ireland and worked on a big estate there in both the market garden and the grounds. Upon returning to Canada she worked in several specialty nurseries, and ended up at Royal Roads Gardens where she is currently Head Gardener, and is working restoring part of the orchards there. **$20 Non-Members** **Free for Members ($15 without credit)** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winter-pruning-tickets-84951208351**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winter-pruning-tickets-84951208351) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Only current members in good standing are eligible to use the free ticket option as a part of their member benefits package.** **Please pre-register for this event.** **Customers can request a refund within 30 days of ticket purchase. After 30 days refunds and workshop exchanges are not permitted due to administrative staffing capacity.** You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contacting office@compost.bc.ca \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. [Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website](https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/compost-education-centre-membership/). |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544654350 | Screenwriting Adaptation with Claire Mulligan | 2020-01-25 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-25 | 5:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Weekly on Saturday until February 2, 2020 | 2020-02-02 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200202T075959Z | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 6:24 pm | **Hate it when your favourite story is made into a mediocre film or TV show? Think you can do better? You can.** As of this year at least 55% of TV shows and films are adaptations. And at least two thirds of Oscar winning films are adaptations. This two-part workshop will occur over two Saturdays. In the first session we will look at the techniques and challenges of adaptation, how to format and structure your film, how to find source material, and how to get legal rights, amongst other topics. Participants will then be challenged to write a short film adaptation of an adapted scene which will be workshopped and discussed in the second session the following week. **Saturday January 25 + Saturday February 1, 2020** **2:00pm - 5:00pm** **CineVic (#102 - 764 Yates Street)** **$50 CineVic Members** **$100 Non-Members** **\* Limited seating - advance registration required \*** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/screenwriting-adaptation-with-claire-mulligan-tickets-85593557635>** *Claire Mulligan holds an MFA in screenwriting with a focus on adaptation. As well, she has over thirteen years experience as a story consultant, creative writing teacher, and editor for screen and prose. Her novels have been nominated for the Giller Prize, the BC Book prize and the Canadian Author’s award, and her short stories have won over a dozen awards,. She has adapted several of her own award-winning short stories and those of others into short screenplays. Her first adaptation to be produced — The Still Life of Annika Myers — is now on the festival circuit and has won audience favourite awards and several awards for best acting for the lead, Barbara Wallace.* [*www.luminousedits.org*](http://www.luminousedits.org) \- - - CineVic: • is an artist-run society providing independent filmmakers and media artists with accessible programming, affordable equipment, professional development resources, and cinematic exhibition opportunities. • acknowledges and respects the long history of the Lekwungen people, specifically the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, on whose traditional and unceded territory we carry out our activities. • is an accessible venue with street-level access from Millie's Lane between Yates Street and Johnson Street. • gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance and support of Canada Council for the Arts, Province of British Columbia, British Columbia Arts Council, and the CRD Arts Development Service. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 589331471 | Aging in the Wild: Unlocking the Science of Growing Older in the Animal Kingdom | 2020-01-25 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-25 | 4:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Weekly on Tuesday and Saturday until February 9, 2020 | 2020-02-09 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200209T075959Z;BYDAY=TU,SA | Community Member | 2020-01-22 12:30 pm | 2020-01-22 12:32 pm | This five-part film series takes a never-before-seen look at the golden years in the animal kingdom against the extraordinary backdrop of some of the world's most magnificent wilderness areas. Produced and directed by Ari A. Cohen and presented by the [Alliance of Natural History Museums of Canada](http://www.naturalhistorymuseums.ca/index_e.htm), in partnership with [Rotating Planet Productions](https://www.rotatingplanet.com/). - [Episode 1: Longevity (January 25, 2pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108982/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) - [Episode 2: Reproduction (January 28, 7pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108984/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) - [Episode 3: Power and Dominance (February 1, 2pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108987/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) - [Episode 4: Wisdom (February 4, 7pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108989/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) - [Episode 5: Death (February 8, 2pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108990/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) **$5 per film or $20 for the series[](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108982/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom)** [**https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108982/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom**](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108982/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) **Volunteer with the Royal BC Museum:** [**https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/support-us/volunteer**](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/support-us/volunteer) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 589314526 | In conversation: Whess Harman and Cole Pauls | 2020-01-25 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-25 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-01-22 12:08 pm | Saturday, January 25 from 2-4pm artists Cole Pauls and Whess Harman will join in conversation about comic, zines, and independent publishing as Indigenous artists. The talk is presented alongside the gallery exhibition, [When Raven Became Spider](https://www.openspace.ca/programming/when-raven-became-spider), which brings together work from six artists who fuse Indigenous art-making and storytelling practices with superhero motifs. The gallery show runs Jan 10-Feb 8, Tues-Sat, 12-5pm. There will be snacks and water available. Admission is free/by donation. \-- Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We seek to honour and uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories. Open Space is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a flight of 23 stairs with two landings. There are two gender inclusive washrooms, one multi-stall and one single stall with a urinal. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office \[at\] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833. **<http://openspace.ca/programming/conversation-whess-harman-and-cole-pauls>** **Volunteer with Open Space:** [**http://openspace.ca/volunteer**](http://openspace.ca/volunteer) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 574713550 | 🏳️🌈 Opening Celebration: FLUID | 2020-01-25 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-25 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-11 5:38 pm | Join us for the opening reception of FLUID featuring a performance by local spoken word artist K.P Dennis. Light refreshments provided. Saturday, January 25th | 2-4pm Free & open to the public Legacy Downtown | 630 Yates St. Lekwungen territory \_\_\_\_\_ Exhibition Information: FLUID Portraits by Blake Little January 11 - April 11, 2020 Legacy Downtown | 630 Yates St. Lekwungen territory Guest Curated by Wayne Baerwaldt Supported by the Chair in Transgender Studies As people who identify as trans, gender fluid, non-binary, Two Spirit, and other diverse gender identities face complex and challenging societal responses, the act of representing oneself can be a brave act of defiance. FLUID, a new photographic portrait series by Los Angeles-based artist Blake Little, sets out to collaborate with diverse local, national and international trans and gender fluid people to capture and reflect some of the concerns and potentials of how they choose to represent themselves through photography. Image: Blake Little, Leo and Nathan; David; Brynn, (c)BlakeLittle2019. \_\_\_\_ Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Accessibility: The main entrance to Legacy is at street level and there are no steps or gaps to enter the main gallery, inner gallery or washrooms. The main entrance has two sets of heavy doors that must be manually opened. There are additional doors without push buttons to the inner gallery. Legacy has two single-stall, gender inclusive washrooms. Both of these washrooms have manual doors and support bars, and only one provides ample space for mobility devices. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility at Legacy, please contact legacy@uvic.ca or call 250 721-6562. <https://www.facebook.com/events/453170082234636/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 544271053 | Ad Astra | 2020-01-25 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-25 | 5:03 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:24 am | There have been numerous sci-fi films about people who had to go to the reaches of space to find truths within themselves, but none quite like James Gray’s masterful Ad Astra. This is rare, nuanced storytelling, anchored by one of Brad Pitt’s career-best performances and remarkable technical elements on every level. Thirty years ago, Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones) led a voyage into deep space, but the ship and crew were never heard from again. Now his son (Brad Pitt) — a fearless astronaut — must embark on a daring mission to Neptune to uncover the truth about his missing father and a mysterious power surge that threatens the stability of the universe. The result is a film that feels both massive and deeply personal with its themes, which is no easy feat.—Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 589179451 | Cunningham | 2020-01-25 | 5:30 pm | 2020-01-25 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-22 9:52 am | Tracing the evolution of American dance visionary Merce Cunningham using never-before-seen footage from his time as a struggling dancer in postwar New York City, to one of America’s most celebrated contemporary choreographers. “An exhilarating testament to documentaries as a boundless form of art.” **Nick Allen, *RogerEbert.com*** “(A) visual wonder that involves from start to finish.” **Kenneth Turan, *Los Angeles Times*** **19+** **$11.43****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/dark-waters/)****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/63-up/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cunningham/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 585124335 | 📈 3rd Black & White Charity Gala Dinner & Dance | 2020-01-25 | 6:00 pm | 2020-01-25 | 11:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-19 1:38 pm | **We welcome you and your friends to spend a fabulous evening with us at our 3rd Black and White Charity Gala Dinner and Dance.** Please join us for our 3rd Annual Black & White Charity Gala Dinner & Dance . A benefit event for the Pacific Adult Congenital Heart (PACH) Program at St Paul's Hospital in British Columbia. The PACH runs a leading heart research program that improves the life of those, like me & all others in our community and around the world, who suffer from heart abnomalies Please help us by spreading the word. Everything helps. Dress to IMPRESS and SUPPORT this Formal Black & White Dress Code Function Dinner & Dance. A great cause with good COMPANY, while enjoying a great Dinner Buffet and afterward dancing to live music with a unique sound and courtesy of the Palamos Project Band & DJ Pachanguero. If you can not make it for the dinner you can still come for the dance, to live music with the Palamos Project Band, entry allowed after 8: 30 PM. **DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM.** **DINNER STARTS AT 7:00 PM.** **DANCE AT 8:30 PM.** **WHAT TO EXPECT:** **Full cash bar (19+)** **Inclusive with $60.00 Tickets only:** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/3rd-black-white-charity-gala-dinner-dance-tickets-72796411025>** **Three Course Dinner Buffet:** Salads: Caesar Salad Or Tossed Garden Salad Entrees: Roasted Baron Beef, Rosemary Chicken Pasta Seasonal Vegetable Medley Whipped Potatoes Gravy & Bread Rolls Dessert Choice Of: Strawberry Shortcake Or A Variety of Dessert Squares Beverages: Coffee and Tea 50/50 draw Presentation of the Foundations Program (PACH) **Proceeds of our event will be going towards supporting the Pacific Adult Congenital Heart (PACH) Program at St Paul's Hospital in British Columbia, Canada.** **\*\*Ticket prices:** **$60.00 Tickets include dinner and live music.** **$35.00 Tickets include dancing to live music only "entry allowed after 8: 30 PM."** **Contact: anajoiner@hotmail.com** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 544271054 | Ad Astra | 2020-01-25 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-25 | 9:03 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:24 am | There have been numerous sci-fi films about people who had to go to the reaches of space to find truths within themselves, but none quite like James Gray’s masterful Ad Astra. This is rare, nuanced storytelling, anchored by one of Brad Pitt’s career-best performances and remarkable technical elements on every level. Thirty years ago, Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones) led a voyage into deep space, but the ship and crew were never heard from again. Now his son (Brad Pitt) — a fearless astronaut — must embark on a daring mission to Neptune to uncover the truth about his missing father and a mysterious power surge that threatens the stability of the universe. The result is a film that feels both massive and deeply personal with its themes, which is no easy feat.—Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 567064490 | Bad Mama Jama 17 Featuring Thunderfeet + Skeetz: Live Stand-Up Comedy & Music | 2020-01-25 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-25 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 12:59 pm | **Music and Comedy combined to make the perfect live show** Brought to you by Campfire Empire is everybody's favourite bi-monthly night of music and stand-up comedy. Back for our 17th installment, The Bad Mama Jama Show promises to get you grooving and tickle your funny bone. Tickets to this previously sold out show are still available and limited, so pre-order yours today. **Doors @ 7pm** **Show @ 8pm** **$10 advance** **$12 @ the door** **All ages (mature content)** **Tickets available at Vinyl Envy, through the Eventbrite link, or see Quincy Thomas, Miles Meechan or Skye Allen.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bad-mama-jama-17-featuring-thunderfeet-skeetz-tickets-88335817809**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bad-mama-jama-17-featuring-thunderfeet-skeetz-tickets-88335817809) Thunderfeet is a hip hop artist that combines raw vulnerability and social awareness with lyricism and style. His music is personal and collective medicine, it has helped him to survive and heal from the adversity he has faced and he hopes to use his experiences to support and empower others to overcome their own obstacles. On stage Thunderfeet holds nothing back to demonstrate what we are all capable of. Skeetz got his name in high school, and rolled with it. He wrote his first hip hop lyrics six years ago and kept Skeetz as his stage name. His lyrics reflect his experience struggling with bipolar disorder, and making sense out of this trip called life with his witty and unorthodox sense of self awareness and self expression As always, the second act of our show brings you some of the funniest stand-up comedians Victoria has to offer. This time we're featuring the talents of Morgan Cranny, Trevor Green, Erin Haley, Miles Meechan, with the evening hosted by Quincy Thomas Saturday January 25th, 2020 Doors 7:00PM ~ Music at 8:00PM $10 ADV / $12 at the Door \[Vinyl Envy Records & Live Music\] |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 561995647 | 📈 “Singing the Deeper Story” Power of Hope Benefit Concert with Barbara McAfee | 2020-01-25 | 7:30 pm | 2020-01-25 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:07 am | Our winter concert brings our wholehearted, uplifting songs in support of the excellent work of The Power of Hope. While some songs are chosen for having a good message in a fun package, this time many of them have a deeper story that our singers tell us resonates in their hearts. We’re sure our audience will feel the same. The choir will sing new arrangements of songs from Joni Mitchell, a current Broadway musical, the Indie Pop charts, Nashville, and the choral tradition, as well as a couple of our favourite songs from years past. We are thrilled to have as guest artist Barbara McAfee from Minneapolis, who is a well-known vocalist, songwriter, TED-talk speaker and leader of workshops on the power of the voice. Barbara will perform a solo set of her songs, some with help of the choir. The evening will also feature our friend Oliver Swain on double bass. The Gettin’ Higher Choir is proud to support The Power of Hope, an organization dedicated to the empowerment and emotional well-being of young people in our community. Through experiential camps that leverage arts-based activities to foster inclusion and community, the Power of Hope encourages at-risk youth to express their authentic selves and realize their potential. a benefit for: our 23rd annual concert for The Power of Hope ([learn more](http://www.powerofhope.ca/)) venue: Alix Goolden Performance Hall, 907 Pandora Ave, Victoria where to get tickets: **$25 general admission, or $15 for students** Available now from (fees included in price): Gettin’ Higher Choir members Victoria Conservatory of Music, 900 Johnson Street, 250-386-5311 Available now from [EventBrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/singing-the-deeper-story-with-barbara-mcafee-oliver-swain-tickets-86054085085) (extra $1.00–$1.50 fee applies per ticket) Available Jan. 4 from (fees included in price): Munro’s Books downtown Ivy’s Bookshop in Oak Bay James Bay Coffee and Books Dig This (Broadmead Village) Alexander Mackie Lodge (Langford) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 589171780 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-01-25 | 7:45 pm | 2020-01-25 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 26, 2020 | 2020-01-26 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200126T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-22 9:42 am | 2020-01-22 9:43 am | An immersive journey through time about **the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi**, and its unbelievable properties that can heal and save our planet. **Narrated by Brie Larson**. 100% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com. “One of the most beautifully powerful and intellectually stimulating films of the year and perhaps even the decade.” **Pamela Powell, *Reel Honest Reviews*** “A must see for anyone interested in life, death and the pursuit of the planet’s well-being.” **David Carpenter, *Forbes*** **19+** **$11.43 ($2 Membership Required (available at the door))****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/dark-waters/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/fantastic-fungi/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 574688849 | 80s DANCE Eves of Destruction New Year Party | 2020-01-25 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-26 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-11 5:09 pm | EIGHTIES DANCE! [Eves of Destruction Roller Derby](https://www.facebook.com/evesofdestruction/) 80s New Year Party! Saturday January 25th @ LOGANS PUB!! DJs will be spinning songs strictly from 1980 to 1989 all night! 🎶 80s Rock, Goth, Synthpop, Hair Metal, ALL THE HITS and BEYOND! POST EIGHTIES SONG REQUESTS IN THIS EVENT !! ▲ DANCE 9PM TO 1AM - 1821 COOK STREET (CLOSED 6PM - 9PM FOR EVES PRIVATE EVENT) ▲ $8 COVER - HUGE DERBY GUEST LIST > COME ON TIME! ▲ EXPECT LASERS 🎆 PROJECTED VHS 📼 VISUALS & THE ENDLESS FOG OF RETRO NOSTALGIA! 🍻 IF you remember our last gathering THIS IS ONE NIGHT TO NEVER MISS! 👩🎤GET DRESSED UP & BRING ALL YOUR FRIENDS !! <https://www.facebook.com/events/477008139902715/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544271055 | Ad Astra | 2020-01-25 | 9:20 pm | 2020-01-25 | 11:23 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:24 am | There have been numerous sci-fi films about people who had to go to the reaches of space to find truths within themselves, but none quite like James Gray’s masterful Ad Astra. This is rare, nuanced storytelling, anchored by one of Brad Pitt’s career-best performances and remarkable technical elements on every level. Thirty years ago, Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones) led a voyage into deep space, but the ship and crew were never heard from again. Now his son (Brad Pitt) — a fearless astronaut — must embark on a daring mission to Neptune to uncover the truth about his missing father and a mysterious power surge that threatens the stability of the universe. The result is a film that feels both massive and deeply personal with its themes, which is no easy feat.—Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 570992549 | Pasties & Pastries: A Daytime Burlesque Show | 2020-01-26 | 10:00 am | 2020-01-26 | 2:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-08 6:37 pm | 2020-01-08 6:38 pm | **Diversion Burlesk presents Pasties & Pastries! A daytime burlesque show featuring amazing performers and a variety of baked goods!** Co-produced by Flora Fawn and Pacific Blue, this show brings together delectable performers and delicious baked goods including Empire Donuts! We will do our best to accommodate as many dietary restrictions as possible. There will also be mimosas, caesars, coffee and tea available at the bar for all your Sunday morning beverage needs! This show is a special 3 hour extended event that was created to get great video for the performers to share with the world and we can't do it without an amazing audience! Come join us for an afternoon of amazing acts and get your sweet treat fix at the same time! **$17-$20** **Doors at 10am, show at 11am. This is a 19+ event.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pasties-pastries-tickets-88153125371**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pasties-pastries-tickets-88153125371) This event is held on unceded Lekwungen lands. General Admission + Pastry tickets will include a voucher for a donut or other pastry of your choice (please be sure to specify if you have any food allergies, are vegan/gluten-free etc so we can make sure to have options for you!) Additional donut/pastry vouchers will be available for purchase on site with proceeds of these donated to the Victoria Native Friendship Centre. FEATURING: Blu Onyx Boxy Shadows Fern Flicker Flora Fawn Electra Mayhem Eva-Layne Fox Juicy Jam Legzie Blaze Lexxi Elixir Luna Lavender Major Thong Pearl Reckless Scarlett Hummingbird Titty Titty Bang Bang Vera Bubbly and Walter Ego! Hosted by Pacific Blue! Diversion Burlesk is a new collective in Victoria, bringing themed burlesque shows to the stage. Diversion Burlesk strives for safer spaces with zero tolerance for body shaming, or homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. Consent is sexy and mandatory! The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There is currently no operational elevator. Should you need assistance getting up the stairs, please get in touch with us. Inside the Victoria Event Centre both washrooms are gender-neutral, and one is accessible. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 549752839 | 🎉🐉 Chinese New Years Celebration | 2020-01-26 | 12:00 pm | 2020-01-26 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:20 am | 2019-12-18 11:20 am | Celebrate the Year of the Rat with us! Lion dance parade and Kung Fu demonstrations in Chinatown. Event will proceed rain or shine. <http://www.hungfut.ca/chinese-new-years-celebration-2020> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 567062920 | Drop-In: Winter Wildlife | 2020-01-26 | 12:00 pm | 2020-01-26 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 12:53 pm | Wether they migrate, hibernate or tolerate the cold season, winter wildlife have amazing ways to deal with this challenging season. Join us as we learn through crafts, games and activities how different animal species adapt to survive the winter months. Sunday, January 26 12 noon – 3 pm (drop in anytime) Admission by donation – $5 per person suggested <https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/winter-wildlife/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 544271056 | 🎈 Kids' Movie Matinee: Missing Link | 2020-01-26 | 1:00 pm | 2020-01-26 | 2:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:31 am | Meet Mr. Link: 8 feet tall, 630 lbs, and covered in fur, but don't let his appearance fool you... he is funny, sweet, and adorably literal, making him the world's most lovable legend. Tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Link recruits fearless explorer Sir Lionel Frost to guide him on a journey to find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight. Our fearless trio of explorers encounter more than their fair share of peril as they travel to the far reaches of the world to help their new friend. Through it all, the three learn that sometimes you can find a family in the places you least expect. **MATINEES (all seats): $4.75** Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 582822208 | 🛐 Tell Them Not to Hate | 2020-01-26 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-26 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-01-17 3:28 pm | On Sunday January 26, at 2 pm at the JCC, Victor Reinstein will give a speech: "*Tell Them Not to Hate” -- Words of Witness and Sacred Imperatives.* In recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, he will reflect on the first commemorations of the Shoah Victoria, when our congregation included many survivors. “Their words,” Rabbi Reinstein recalls, “seared into our collective consciousness . . . we sought to honor our survivors. In the process, we were strengthened and given hope.” Following his lecture, members of the University of Victoria’s *Defying Hatred Project* will share the results of their research on communal memory, history, and resilience. <http://www.congregationemanuel.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 582837672 | Grow Your Own Way Wellness Journey | 2020-01-26 | 2:00 pm | 2020-01-26 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 3:53 pm | **January 26, February 16, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 14 Instructor: Marnie Dangerfield** This program is designed to allow you time in nature…. to slow down, pause, refresh and connect to your inner wisdom. There will be wellness practices led throughout,in a beautiful garden setting. The vision is for you to go through the year and connect to the seasons, to nature and to build community and connection with like-minded people. We will practice awareness/mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, kindness, journaling and intentional creativity®️ (among other things). The goal is to increase your overall well-being with new wellness habits. We’ll focus on decreasing stress while increasing joy. **$45 per session for HCP Members & Non Members** **Register online or call 250 479 6162.** **<https://hcp.ca/event/grow-your-own-way-wellness-journey/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 544271057 | The Two Popes | 2020-01-26 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-26 | 5:05 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:24 am | It is extremely difficult to make something as invisible and ineffable as religious faith seem real, let alone touching, on film; doing that is only one of the achievements of Fernando Meirelles’ unusual look inside the papacy. In 2013, the former Cardinal Ratzinger, now serving as the dogmatic Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins), is exhausted by scandals and burdened by solitude when he calls his chief rival, Cardinal Bergoglio of Buenos Aires (Jonathan Pryce), to his side. The sparring between the conservative and the reformer is the film’s gripping (and occasionally comic) centrepiece. Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility. Whether this speculative drama is true or not, the men’s arrangement to save their church is both dramatic and moving. –The Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 549786683 | 🛐 Bema Productions Presents: “O My God” | 2020-01-26 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-26 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 12:08 pm | This excellent translation of an Israeli script is a funny, witty, poignant, often brilliant text that asks some intriguing questions about the nature of the Deity and our relationship to her. A fascinating and outrageous discussion of faith in a largely secular society between a woman of science and the immortal symbol of Faith. Bema Productions presents the Canadian comedy premier of “O My God” at Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue. Eight performances happening between **January 16th and 26th**. Tickets are **$23** each available from [Ticketrocket](http://dash.ticketrocket.co/tour/76). “O My God” by the Israeli playwright, Anat Gov. “O My God” is directed by Zelda Dean, and performed by Christine Upright (the therapist), Rosemary Jeffery (God) and Jesse Wilson. Jesse will play the autistic son of the therapist, and is himself on the autism spectrum. THE STORY: God walks into a therapist’s office suffering from depression. The therapist asks, “How long have you felt this way?” God says, “Two thousand, two thousand, five hundred years. Give or take.” “You’ve been depressed for two thousand years and only now you’ve come to therapy? What were you waiting for?” asks the therapist. And God says, “I thought time would heal.” After two thousand years, a swift session of cathartic therapy can help unpack our festering problems. THE PLAYWRIGHT Anat Gov, who died of cancer at 58, was born in 1953, and was a graduate of the famous Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts. She was briefly a student in Tel Aviv University’s theatre department. She dropped out to become a successful playwright and television writer, wife of a well-known Israeli entertainer, mother of three and grandmother of two. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 589621892 | Moody Amiri | 2020-01-26 | 4:00 pm | 2020-01-26 | 5:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-22 6:28 pm | **Open Space hosts Amir Amiri (Montréal) and Richard Moody (Victoria) for a special afternoon duo concert. Admission is free/by donation...** ## About this Event There are no borders between east and west in the eclectic music of Moody Amiri, a duo comprised of Amir Amiri (santur) and Richard Moody (viola). Inspired by the diversity and fluidity between their respective Persian and western classical and jazz training, Amiri and Moody have created an engaging and distinctive sound fusing elements of traditional Persian music with jazz, classical, Indian, and modern styles. Amiri (Canada-Iran) and Moody (Canada) met in 2011, and in their collaboration seek to expand the boundaries of their respective musical backgrounds. Balancing tradition and innovation , Moody Amiri has already gained recognition for its ground-breaking contributions to the international music scene, nominated for western Canadian Music Awards 2014. For this performance, Amiri and Moody will present both past and new collaborations and compositions. **Admission is by donation at the door, but please register to reserve your spot. Space is limited.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/moody-amiri-tickets-90313495095**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/moody-amiri-tickets-90313495095) ABOUT AMIR AMIRI Amir Amiri was born in Tehran, Iran where much of his youth was spent studying the santur, a 72-string hammer dulcimer that lies at the heart of Persian classical music. He also studied Indian classical music with some of the masters, including Ravi Shankar and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. While he is classically trained, Amiri has always sought to explore the limits of his music, stretching beyond the constraints of classical thought. Arriving in Canada in 1996, Amiri found the ability to do just that while in residency at The Banff Centre for the Arts, a haven of inspiration to which he has returned many times. In 2003, Amiri was awarded Artist of the Year from CBC Galaxie Rising Stars. ABOUT RICHARD MOODY A veteran of the Canadian music scene, violinist/violist Richard Moody has delved into almost every style a string player can try. After an education in classical viola at the University of Manitoba and the Conservatoire Nationale de Musique in Caen, France, he co-founded the folk-rock group Acoustically Inclined, garnering national following and acclaim. He would subsequently perform and/or record with the Wailin Jennys, the Bills, Joel Fafard, Jane Siberry, Glenn Buhr, Paris to Kyiv, the Wyrd Sisters and the Manitoba Chamber orchestra, among many others. Richard’s musical interests lie largely in improvisation, drawing from diverse styles ranging from bluegrass to jazz to classical. As a composer and arranger for such groups as the Manitoba Chamber orchestra and Eagle and Hawk with the Winnipeg Symphony, he combines a knowledge and love for classical counterpoint with a edgy style of harmony. Richard currently resides in Victoria, British Columbia, and as often as possible, spends the winters in India studying yoga. ARTIST LINK: http://www.moodyamiri.com/ |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 561870870 | 🎈 Storytime Sunday at Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature | 2020-01-26 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-26 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Monthly on the last Sunday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=-1SU | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 6:15 am | 2019-12-31 6:19 am | A family-friendly event. Join us the last Sunday of every month for a live storybook reading and a tour of the gallery. Expect a wide array of tales, all related to our current exhibition. Admission is by donation for all families. No registration necessary <https://batemanfoundation.org/event/storytime-sunday/> Volunteer with the Bateman Foundation: <https://batemancentre.org/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||
| 544271058 | The Two Popes | 2020-01-26 | 5:20 pm | 2020-01-26 | 7:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:26 am | It is extremely difficult to make something as invisible and ineffable as religious faith seem real, let alone touching, on film; doing that is only one of the achievements of Fernando Meirelles’ unusual look inside the papacy. In 2013, the former Cardinal Ratzinger, now serving as the dogmatic Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins), is exhausted by scandals and burdened by solitude when he calls his chief rival, Cardinal Bergoglio of Buenos Aires (Jonathan Pryce), to his side. The sparring between the conservative and the reformer is the film’s gripping (and occasionally comic) centrepiece. Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility. Whether this speculative drama is true or not, the men’s arrangement to save their church is both dramatic and moving. –The Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 589172524 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-01-26 | 5:30 pm | 2020-01-26 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 29, 2020 | 2020-01-29 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200129T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-22 9:43 am | 2020-01-22 9:43 am | An immersive journey through time about **the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi**, and its unbelievable properties that can heal and save our planet. **Narrated by Brie Larson**. 100% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com. “One of the most beautifully powerful and intellectually stimulating films of the year and perhaps even the decade.” **Pamela Powell, *Reel Honest Reviews*** “A must see for anyone interested in life, death and the pursuit of the planet’s well-being.” **David Carpenter, *Forbes*** **19+** **$11.43 ($2 Membership Required (available at the door))****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/dark-waters/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/fantastic-fungi/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 589179680 | Cunningham | 2020-01-26 | 7:45 pm | 2020-01-26 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-22 9:52 am | Tracing the evolution of American dance visionary Merce Cunningham using never-before-seen footage from his time as a struggling dancer in postwar New York City, to one of America’s most celebrated contemporary choreographers. “An exhilarating testament to documentaries as a boundless form of art.” **Nick Allen, *RogerEbert.com*** “(A) visual wonder that involves from start to finish.” **Kenneth Turan, *Los Angeles Times*** **19+** **$11.43****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/dark-waters/)****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/63-up/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cunningham/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544271060 | The Two Popes | 2020-01-26 | 7:45 pm | 2020-01-26 | 9:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:26 am | It is extremely difficult to make something as invisible and ineffable as religious faith seem real, let alone touching, on film; doing that is only one of the achievements of Fernando Meirelles’ unusual look inside the papacy. In 2013, the former Cardinal Ratzinger, now serving as the dogmatic Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins), is exhausted by scandals and burdened by solitude when he calls his chief rival, Cardinal Bergoglio of Buenos Aires (Jonathan Pryce), to his side. The sparring between the conservative and the reformer is the film’s gripping (and occasionally comic) centrepiece. Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility. Whether this speculative drama is true or not, the men’s arrangement to save their church is both dramatic and moving. –The Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 566927107 | 📈 I'd Rather Be...El Dorado! A fundraiser for hapax theatre | 2020-01-26 | 8:00 pm | 2020-01-26 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 9:39 am | hapax theatre presents a night of music featuring hapax alumnae performing a selection of music from award winning composer Matt Conner, the brilliant mind behind *Nevermore* in a fundraiser for the upcoming season. The company invites patrons to join them for wine, cheese, raffles, and the 2020 Season Launch announcement. Attendees will have an exclusive first look at the upcoming season and an opportunity to purchase discounted season tickets. 8:00pm Doors Open 8:20pm Performances Begin 9:30pm 2020 Season Announcement and Launch Party Want more info about this event or hapax theatre? Be sure to visit hapaxtheatre.com or message the organizers of this event directly at <info@hapaxtheatre.com>. **$40** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/id-rather-beel-dorado-tickets-87553397569**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/id-rather-beel-dorado-tickets-87553397569) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 573037612 | 🕯️ International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Why Am I Here? w/ Q&A | 2020-01-27 | 4:30 pm | 2020-01-27 | 6:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-01-10 10:05 am | Commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan. 27 at the University of Victoria screening of ***Why Am I Here?**,* which follows the story of Victoria resident and child Holocaust survivor Julius Maslovat. UVic alumna Chorong Kim directed the documentary film that follows the journey of Maslovat, the youngest prisoner on record at the Buchenwald concentration camp in Germany, and the process Maslovat took to research his own past and to discover the people who helped keep him alive. The screening also marks the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz. The film’s executive producer, Germanic and Slavic Studies Associate Professor Helga Thorson, will moderate a Q&A with Maslovat after the screening. **What:** *Why Am I Here?* followed by Q&A with Julius Maslovat **When:** Monday, Jan. 27, 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. **Where:** Room 125, Engineering/Computer Science Building, University of Victoria **Information:** Helga Thorson at <helgat@uvic.ca> or 250-721-7320. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 544271061 | The Two Popes | 2020-01-27 | 6:45 pm | 2020-01-27 | 8:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:26 am | It is extremely difficult to make something as invisible and ineffable as religious faith seem real, let alone touching, on film; doing that is only one of the achievements of Fernando Meirelles’ unusual look inside the papacy. In 2013, the former Cardinal Ratzinger, now serving as the dogmatic Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins), is exhausted by scandals and burdened by solitude when he calls his chief rival, Cardinal Bergoglio of Buenos Aires (Jonathan Pryce), to his side. The sparring between the conservative and the reformer is the film’s gripping (and occasionally comic) centrepiece. Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility. Whether this speculative drama is true or not, the men’s arrangement to save their church is both dramatic and moving. –The Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 566905069 | JCCV Film Night: Galaxy Quest | 2020-01-27 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-27 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 8:59 am | GALAXY QUEST (1999; 1 hour, 42 minutes) Starring: Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Sam Rockwell & Tony Shalhoub Galaxy Quest, the beloved Star Trek like TV series, has been cancelled 20 years earlier and the acting crew cling to their careers appearing at Science Fiction/Comic Conventions and electronics store openings. When a distressed inter stellar race mistakes the show for "historical documents" Captain Jason Nesmith and his crew of has-beens are unwittingly recruited to save them from a genocidal warlord. Galaxy Quest has become one of the ultimate cult classics with numerous laugh out loud scenes. If you haven't seen this highly enjoyable comedy get ready to have an amazing good time and if you have seen it "Never give up. Never Surrender!" Please join us for a laugh out loud evening of cinema...schmoozing...discussing and having a good time! State of the Art projection, large screen & great sound! Snacks and cold drinks included in the $10 price of admission. $8 for JCCV members. A classic cartoon and/or newsreel prior to the feature! Dick de Ryk - Resident Movie Critic and Comic Book Aficionado Contact: <eegabeeva@shaw.ca> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 589173586 | Parasite | 2020-01-27 | 7:45 pm | 2020-01-27 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until January 31, 2020 | 2020-01-31 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200131T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-22 9:45 am | 2020-01-22 9:46 am | The son of a **destitute and unambitious family** schemes up a **sinister plot** using a **seemingly naive wealthy family** to bankroll a new life for himself, his parents, and his sister. **Winner of eight international film awards including the Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.** “This is the best movie of the year…A tonal marvel.” **Christy Lemire, *FilmWeek – NPR Los Angeles*** “You keep expecting *Parasite* to turn into one thing, but it keeps turning into something else. It mutates, like a real parasite trying to hang on to its host.” **Bilge Ebiri, *Vulture*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/parasite/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 544271062 | The Two Popes | 2020-01-27 | 9:10 pm | 2020-01-27 | 11:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:26 am | It is extremely difficult to make something as invisible and ineffable as religious faith seem real, let alone touching, on film; doing that is only one of the achievements of Fernando Meirelles’ unusual look inside the papacy. In 2013, the former Cardinal Ratzinger, now serving as the dogmatic Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins), is exhausted by scandals and burdened by solitude when he calls his chief rival, Cardinal Bergoglio of Buenos Aires (Jonathan Pryce), to his side. The sparring between the conservative and the reformer is the film’s gripping (and occasionally comic) centrepiece. Hopkins and Pryce’s finely tuned performances illuminate Benedict’s shrewd intelligence and Francis’s deep humility. Whether this speculative drama is true or not, the men’s arrangement to save their church is both dramatic and moving. –The Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 589173666 | Parasite | 2020-01-28 | 5:15 pm | 2020-01-28 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-22 9:46 am | The son of a **destitute and unambitious family** schemes up a **sinister plot** using a **seemingly naive wealthy family** to bankroll a new life for himself, his parents, and his sister. **Winner of eight international film awards including the Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.** “This is the best movie of the year…A tonal marvel.” **Christy Lemire, *FilmWeek – NPR Los Angeles*** “You keep expecting *Parasite* to turn into one thing, but it keeps turning into something else. It mutates, like a real parasite trying to hang on to its host.” **Bilge Ebiri, *Vulture*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/parasite/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 549058614 | Vic West Community Potluck and AGM | 2020-01-28 | 5:30 pm | 2020-01-28 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-17 5:26 pm | 2019-12-31 8:15 pm | Join us Tuesday, January 28th at 5:30pm for a community potluck followed by our Annual General Meeting at 7:00pm! Bring a savoury dish or dessert and share a meal with your fellow community members, then join us for our AGM and share your input on community association affairs and initiatives. <http://vicwest.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 582812077 | Parent Information Session: Enhancing the Parent-Child Relationship | 2020-01-28 | 5:30 pm | 2020-01-28 | 7:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Community Member | 2020-01-17 3:11 pm | **Free information session with Child & Youth Mental Health. Dinner provided, limited childminding available. Registration required.** Many things can get in the way of our relationship with our children. Stress, behavioural challenges, developmental concerns, and unexpected events can all impact our ability to connect and respond in the ways that we would like. In this session, we will highlight ways that parents can refocus on the parent-child relationship to promote healthier and happier children. Hear from [Child & Youth Mental Health](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-health/mental-health-intake-clinics) professionals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Please arrive between 5:15 and 5:30 PM for dinner. Childminding is very limited. If you are unable to make your own babysitting arrangements, you may register for childminding when booking your spot for this information sessions. Saanich Neighbourhood Place is located inside Pearkes Recreation Cente, at 3100 Tillicum Rd. Victoria. There is lots of free parking, and we are accessible by bus (#8, 9, 11, 21, 22, 26). Parent Information Session are made possible thanks to the United Way of Greater Victoria. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parent-information-session-enhancing-the-parent-child-relationship-tickets-90243834739**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parent-information-session-enhancing-the-parent-child-relationship-tickets-90243834739) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 544271063 | Judy | 2020-01-28 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-28 | 8:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:27 am | The divine Miss Zellweger makes a major comeback, starring as the fragile, pill- and booze-addicted Judy Garland in this poignant, deep-digging biopic. In 1968 we find America’s songbird exhausted, broke and homeless, her only offer a London nightclub contract to fund an LA house that will reunite her with her kids. Trotting busily from a sleepless hotel bed to backstage chaos, and never far from a bottle, it’s a compelling, often dryly witty portrait of a middle-aged icon on the skids. Zellweger carries it off magnificently, her trademark combo of wit and vulnerability fitting Garland as expertly as her silk stage-suits. Zellweger’s singing voice is no longer the breathy coo of Chicago but a smokey, surprisingly powerful instrument that wraps itself around the viewer. When she goes over the rainbow, you’re going with her.—Film Forum UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 589331710 | Aging in the Wild: Unlocking the Science of Growing Older in the Animal Kingdom | 2020-01-28 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-28 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Community Member | 2020-01-22 12:31 pm | This five-part film series takes a never-before-seen look at the golden years in the animal kingdom against the extraordinary backdrop of some of the world's most magnificent wilderness areas. Produced and directed by Ari A. Cohen and presented by the [Alliance of Natural History Museums of Canada](http://www.naturalhistorymuseums.ca/index_e.htm), in partnership with [Rotating Planet Productions](https://www.rotatingplanet.com/). - [Episode 1: Longevity (January 25, 2pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108982/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) - [Episode 2: Reproduction (January 28, 7pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108984/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) - [Episode 3: Power and Dominance (February 1, 2pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108987/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) - [Episode 4: Wisdom (February 4, 7pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108989/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) - [Episode 5: Death (February 8, 2pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108990/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) **$5 per film or $20 for the series[](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108982/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom)** [**https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108982/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom**](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108982/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) **Volunteer with the Royal BC Museum:** [**https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/support-us/volunteer**](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/support-us/volunteer) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 578618314 | Fermentation Series at Oaklands | 2020-01-28 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-28 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-14 12:41 pm | Fermentation Series Come and learn a variety of fermentation techniques and improve your health through the power of probiotics! Classes offer instructions and recipes to take home. Instructor: Alexandra Pony & Will Dean Location: Oaklands Neighbourhood House, 2629 Victor Street Kombucha Workshop Learn to make this ancient healing elixir to boost immunity, clear toxins and enrich your digestive system with beneficial bacteria. This tonic has been used for thousands of years and is a wonderful gateway into the world of fermented foods! Please bring a Mason jar to take home your own starter. Tuesday, January 21 from 7–8 pm Sauerkraut Workshop The holy grail of all fermented foods, sauerkraut has nourished generation upon generation. Rich in probiotics, vitamins B & C, and much more, this is an easy food to introduce to your diet to improve digestion, boost immunity and increase vitality. Tuesday, January 28 from 7–8 pm Bone Broth Workshop Bone broth is one of the most healing and nourishing tonics. Learn about the benefits and different types of bone broth, when and why to drink it and, most importantly, how to make it. There will be yummy broths to sample. Tuesday, February 11 from 7–8 pm Water Kefir Workshop Cousin to Kombucha, this deliciously effervescent probiotic-rich drink is a phenomenal alternative to juices and pop. A great way to quench your thirst and sugar cravings, and give your digestion an extra boost. Children love it, too! Please bring a Mason jar to take home your own starter. Tuesday, October 15 & February 18 from 7-8 pm **Cost: $35 per session or register for all 4 sessions for $120** [**https://oca.recdesk.com/Community/Program**](https://oca.recdesk.com/Community/Program) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 589172747 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-01-28 | 8:00 pm | 2020-01-28 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-22 9:43 am | An immersive journey through time about **the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi**, and its unbelievable properties that can heal and save our planet. **Narrated by Brie Larson**. 100% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com. “One of the most beautifully powerful and intellectually stimulating films of the year and perhaps even the decade.” **Pamela Powell, *Reel Honest Reviews*** “A must see for anyone interested in life, death and the pursuit of the planet’s well-being.” **David Carpenter, *Forbes*** **19+** **$11.43 ($2 Membership Required (available at the door))****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/dark-waters/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/fantastic-fungi/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544271065 | Judy | 2020-01-28 | 9:20 pm | 2020-01-28 | 11:18 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:27 am | The divine Miss Zellweger makes a major comeback, starring as the fragile, pill- and booze-addicted Judy Garland in this poignant, deep-digging biopic. In 1968 we find America’s songbird exhausted, broke and homeless, her only offer a London nightclub contract to fund an LA house that will reunite her with her kids. Trotting busily from a sleepless hotel bed to backstage chaos, and never far from a bottle, it’s a compelling, often dryly witty portrait of a middle-aged icon on the skids. Zellweger carries it off magnificently, her trademark combo of wit and vulnerability fitting Garland as expertly as her silk stage-suits. Zellweger’s singing voice is no longer the breathy coo of Chicago but a smokey, surprisingly powerful instrument that wraps itself around the viewer. When she goes over the rainbow, you’re going with her.—Film Forum UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 589173694 | Parasite | 2020-01-29 | 5:15 pm | 2020-01-29 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-22 9:46 am | The son of a **destitute and unambitious family** schemes up a **sinister plot** using a **seemingly naive wealthy family** to bankroll a new life for himself, his parents, and his sister. **Winner of eight international film awards including the Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.** “This is the best movie of the year…A tonal marvel.” **Christy Lemire, *FilmWeek – NPR Los Angeles*** “You keep expecting *Parasite* to turn into one thing, but it keeps turning into something else. It mutates, like a real parasite trying to hang on to its host.” **Bilge Ebiri, *Vulture*** 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/parasite/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 571025298 | 🍺 Monthly Beer Pitch | 2020-01-29 | 6:30 pm | 2020-01-29 | 7:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-08 7:31 pm | We will listen to 3 startup Founder telling their story. Then goes the facilitated networking part. It's a great opportunity to discover new projects to invest in or to try out your public speaking skills. The winner gets free Beer after the votes count. We will have an activity to mix people around, so you won't stack without new contacts. I can ask for help, a job, advice, or just share your concerns. Remember, people love stories. **$10-$20 online** **Tickets are $15 and $20 at the door** **Pay with PayPal: paypal.me/Victorianstartups** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-beer-pitch-tickets-88762710657**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-beer-pitch-tickets-88762710657) We expect 50+ people to come, so it is a great opportunity to increase your circle of influence. Come solo, or invite your teammates to cover more contacts. WHAT TO EXPECT: \* Network with 50+ Startup entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors \* Present your project, get new leads and crowdsource ideas \* Facilitated Networking \* Learn and get inspired by peers' stories First Drink and Snacks Included |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544271066 | Monos | 2020-01-29 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-29 | 8:43 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:27 am | High up in the mountains somewhere in Latin America, a group of teenage commandos hold a prisoner of war hostage in Monos, a gorgeously shot, haunting look at human nature at its fraying edges. None of these children necessarily want to be child rebel soldiers— but this is the life they've been indoctrinated into, and Monos shows the power and danger of mind control and group mentality, especially on youth. The score by Mica Levi ("Jackie," "Under the Skin") heightens what is already a tense mood, and cinematographer Jasper Wolf captures some arresting images.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 392849249 | Nat Geo Live - Steve Winter: On the Trail of Big Cats | 2020-01-29 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-29 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 10:05 pm | Steve Winter, Photographer *On the Trail of Big Cats* Photo: Steve Winter From trekking India’s Himalaya in search of rare snow leopards and stalking the elusive jaguar through Latin American jungles to chronicling the nocturnal activities of the “American lion” or cougar, award-winning photographer Steve Winter ventures far and wide to come face-to-face with his subjects. This is no easy task: many big cat species are in danger of extinction, so they have good reason to avoid humans. Endangered, wild, and unpredictable, caution is required in the presence of these felines, and negotiating their habitats can be dangerous. Winter has been charged by rhinos and stuck in quick sand. He’s had mishaps with remote-controlled cameras and captured more than his share of hikers with his camera trap on a Southern California hillside before catching his memorable shot of a cougar under the iconic “Hollywood” sign. Throughout it all, Winter’s mission is to share the beauty of big cats and work to save them. \*Tickets starting at $37.50 | On sale May 8, 2019 at 6pm ***Please note:*** *Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* **Discount available when purchasing all 3 National Geographic Live shows.** **Student rush tickets available on the day of the show through the box office (subject to availability).** **Tickets: <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/nat-geo-steve-winter-2020-royal-theatre>** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 589177478 | What She Said | 2020-01-29 | 8:00 pm | 2020-01-29 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-22 9:49 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE A portrait of the work and life of **controversial film critic for The New Yorker, Pauline Kael**, and her battle to achieve **success** and **influence** in the **20th century movie business**. “To see Rob Garver’s affectionate documentary about Kael’s career is to be once again swept away by the excitement of cinema as she experienced it.” **James Greenberg, *The Wrap*** The documentary is most insightful when it identifies Kael’s influences, strengths…” **Nell Minow, *RogerEbert.com*** **19+** **$11.43**[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/parasite/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/what-she-said/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/what-she-said/) **Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544271067 | Monos | 2020-01-29 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-29 | 10:43 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:27 am | High up in the mountains somewhere in Latin America, a group of teenage commandos hold a prisoner of war hostage in Monos, a gorgeously shot, haunting look at human nature at its fraying edges. None of these children necessarily want to be child rebel soldiers— but this is the life they've been indoctrinated into, and Monos shows the power and danger of mind control and group mentality, especially on youth. The score by Mica Levi ("Jackie," "Under the Skin") heightens what is already a tense mood, and cinematographer Jasper Wolf captures some arresting images.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 549753655 | 12th Annual Forecast Dinner | 2020-01-30 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-30 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:22 am | Please join CFA Society Victoria on Thursday, January 30, 2020, for our 12th Annual Forecast Dinner at the Victoria Conference Centre. As in past years, the Forecast Dinner will be an evening of insightful discussion as our forecasters share their thoughts on the economic factors that influence and shape the Canadian and global financial markets for 2020 and beyond. Individual Tickets $165 Table of 10 $1,650 [Register Now](https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egnoq3ku99262a90&oseq=&c=&ch=) |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 563254229 | Tender Works – Meet the Artists | 2020-01-30 | 5:00 pm | 2020-01-30 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 5:49 pm | 2020-01-01 5:50 pm | Join artists from current exhibition Tender Works for a public program exploring the theme of tenderness as it relates to art practices and our daily lives. Kerri Flannigan, Farheen HaQ, Tiffany Joseph and Chase Joynt will be in attendance. Taking a look at the video works, the artists will discuss ways in which we can think about tenderness as a tool for healing. <https://aggv.ca/events/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 589177801 | What She Said | 2020-01-30 | 5:30 pm | 2020-01-30 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-22 9:49 am | VICTORIA PREMIERE A portrait of the work and life of **controversial film critic for The New Yorker, Pauline Kael**, and her battle to achieve **success** and **influence** in the **20th century movie business**. “To see Rob Garver’s affectionate documentary about Kael’s career is to be once again swept away by the excitement of cinema as she experienced it.” **James Greenberg, *The Wrap*** The documentary is most insightful when it identifies Kael’s influences, strengths…” **Nell Minow, *RogerEbert.com*** **19+** **$11.43**[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/parasite/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/what-she-said/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/what-she-said/) **Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 600069930 | Sketchy Thursdays | 2020-01-30 | 6:30 pm | 2020-01-30 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Community Member | 2020-01-29 9:03 pm | Everyone welcome. Bring your sketchbook/pencils/pens (or whatever you like to draw in) and join Nate Davis for an evening of sketching. Open to all ages, skill levels and abilities. Drop-in.[](https://www.gvpl.ca/event/sketchy-thursdays-3/2019-05-02/) <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/sketchy-thursdays-6/all/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 544271068 | Monos | 2020-01-30 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-30 | 8:43 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:27 am | High up in the mountains somewhere in Latin America, a group of teenage commandos hold a prisoner of war hostage in Monos, a gorgeously shot, haunting look at human nature at its fraying edges. None of these children necessarily want to be child rebel soldiers— but this is the life they've been indoctrinated into, and Monos shows the power and danger of mind control and group mentality, especially on youth. The score by Mica Levi ("Jackie," "Under the Skin") heightens what is already a tense mood, and cinematographer Jasper Wolf captures some arresting images.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 574714464 | The thing is, this thing is all it is… Opening Reception - Austin Clay Willis | 2020-01-30 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-30 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-01-11 5:39 pm | "The thing is, this thing is all it is…" Austin Clay Willis Devonshire Studio Gallery 858 Devonshire Road, Esquimalt Opening: Thursday, January 30, 2020, 7-9pm Viewing: Fri, Jan 31, 1-5pm, Sat, Feb 1, 1-5pm, Sun, Feb 2, 1-5pm and by appointment "The thing is, this thing is all it is..." engages with the experience of materials. Sculptures composed of wood and plastic will populate parts of the floor, and light bulbs will emit a soft glow from the shapes. Ramps and platforms will direct the viewer through lit hallways while assemblages of wood, metal, and other garbage rise from the ground. Through the accumulation of common debris, the exhibition deals with ideas of industrial and personal waste. It is a collection of materials and objects which find new definitions through artistic treatment. Using colour and composition, the experience becomes specific to itself. "The thing is, this thing is all it is..." attempts to create a peculiar circumstance for the viewer through the abstraction of visual elements. <https://www.austinclaywillis.com/> <http://ministryofcasualliving.ca/> The Ministry of Casual Living Studio Gallery is supported by a Project Grant from the CRD Arts & Culture Support Service: <https://www.crd.bc.ca/service/arts-funding> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 544271069 | Monos | 2020-01-30 | 9:00 pm | 2020-01-30 | 10:43 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:27 am | High up in the mountains somewhere in Latin America, a group of teenage commandos hold a prisoner of war hostage in Monos, a gorgeously shot, haunting look at human nature at its fraying edges. None of these children necessarily want to be child rebel soldiers— but this is the life they've been indoctrinated into, and Monos shows the power and danger of mind control and group mentality, especially on youth. The score by Mica Levi ("Jackie," "Under the Skin") heightens what is already a tense mood, and cinematographer Jasper Wolf captures some arresting images.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 562013253 | Deans’ Lecture Series: "The Low-Carbon Energy Revolution and its Land Area Challenge" | 2020-01-31 | 12:30 pm | 2020-01-31 | 1:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:35 am | Research shapes the way we live and think. Meet distinguished members of the faculties of the University of Victoria and learn about their research interests. Check the calendar at continuingstudies.uvic.ca for lecture topics and schedules. Register online or call UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies at 250-472-4747. <https://www.gvpl.ca/events/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 544271070 | Parasite | 2020-01-31 | 3:00 pm | 2020-01-31 | 5:13 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:28 am | Winner of the Cannes Palm d’Or The class system of the haves and the have nots is wonderfully illustrated in Parasite, a scathing dark comedy from South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. Kim Ki-taek is an out-of-work driver who lives with his wife Chung-sook, son Ki-woo and daughter Ki-jeong in a sub-basement apartment below street level. Ki-woo gets an opportunity to tutor English to the daughter of the Parks, a wealthy family living inside an architecturally rich home in an exclusive neighborhood. A light bulb goes off: He dreams up a way to score his entire family jobs working for the Parks so they can leave their lousy existence behind and sponge off the rich.That merely sets the table for what Joon-ho has in store, and he serves up a delicious dish about class warfare.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 599807209 | Color Out of Space | 2020-01-31 | 5:15 pm | 2020-01-31 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until February 1, 2020 | 2020-02-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200201T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-29 4:28 pm | 2020-01-29 4:29 pm | VICTORIA PREMIERE The Gardner family’s idyllic new home on an **isolated New England farm** turns sinister, after a **meteorite** crashes on their front yard, causing **the increasingly unhinged patriarch — played by Nicholas Cage** — to wade deeper into delirious behaviour. **Screened at 2019 TIFF Midnight Madness. Adapted from H.P. Lovecraft’s classic horror short story of the same name.** “A clever, potent adaptation…this sci-fi shocker with a little humour and effective visual FX manages to capture the source material’s unique, unnameable enigma.” **Jeffrey M. Anderson, *Common Sense Media*** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) ($2) 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/parasite/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/color-out-of-space/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 549058169 | January Speakers Night: Are You Prepared? | 2020-01-31 | 6:00 pm | 2020-01-31 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-17 5:25 pm | *A free emergency preparedness workshop!* The VWCA has partnered with Victoria Ready to offer a free emergency preparedness workshop! Learn about the hazards that can affect Victoria, what to include in your emergency kits, how to plan to reconnect with your family, and how to prepare as neighbours! <https://www.victoriawest.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 544271071 | Parasite | 2020-01-31 | 6:45 pm | 2020-01-31 | 8:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:28 am | Winner of the Cannes Palm d’Or The class system of the haves and the have nots is wonderfully illustrated in Parasite, a scathing dark comedy from South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. Kim Ki-taek is an out-of-work driver who lives with his wife Chung-sook, son Ki-woo and daughter Ki-jeong in a sub-basement apartment below street level. Ki-woo gets an opportunity to tutor English to the daughter of the Parks, a wealthy family living inside an architecturally rich home in an exclusive neighborhood. A light bulb goes off: He dreams up a way to score his entire family jobs working for the Parks so they can leave their lousy existence behind and sponge off the rich.That merely sets the table for what Joon-ho has in store, and he serves up a delicious dish about class warfare.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 589394148 | Health and Wellness Industry Night | 2020-01-31 | 7:00 pm | 2020-01-31 | 8:30 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Carolyne Taylor | 2020-01-22 1:41 pm | Pre-Registration Required Join colleagues from the Health and Wellness industry, and the founder and staff from the [Victoria Yoga Conference](https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaYogaConference/) for an evening of connection and community. An evening to celebrate the health and wellness community, and hear about our newest scholarship for the upcoming Victoria Yoga Conference in memory of a very special yogi. We will be hosting this event at KWENCH co-working space, and we look forward to sharing this community space with you. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 600069184 | Invisible Life (A Vida Invisível De Eurídice Gusmão) | 2020-01-31 | 7:45 pm | 2020-01-31 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until February 1, 2020 | 2020-02-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200201T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-29 9:01 pm | 2020-01-29 9:01 pm | Two inseparable sisters born in Rio de Janeiro make their way through life, each mistakenly believing the other is living out her dreams half a world away after they are forced to live apart. **Winner of the Un Certain Regard award at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.** **Brazil’s official submission for Best International Feature Film for the 2020 Academy Awards.** “A hopeful celebration of female camaraderie and strength.” **Tomris Laffly, *RogerEbert.com*** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) ($2) 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/parasite/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/color-out-of-space/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/invisible-life-a-vida-invisivel-de-euridice-gusmao/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 544271072 | Parasite | 2020-01-31 | 9:15 pm | 2020-01-31 | 11:28 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:06 am | 2019-12-12 9:28 am | Winner of the Cannes Palm d’Or The class system of the haves and the have nots is wonderfully illustrated in Parasite, a scathing dark comedy from South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. Kim Ki-taek is an out-of-work driver who lives with his wife Chung-sook, son Ki-woo and daughter Ki-jeong in a sub-basement apartment below street level. Ki-woo gets an opportunity to tutor English to the daughter of the Parks, a wealthy family living inside an architecturally rich home in an exclusive neighborhood. A light bulb goes off: He dreams up a way to score his entire family jobs working for the Parks so they can leave their lousy existence behind and sponge off the rich.That merely sets the table for what Joon-ho has in store, and he serves up a delicious dish about class warfare.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 551687008 | Free Workshop: Composting Basics | 2020-02-01 | 10:00 am | 2020-02-01 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-20 12:33 pm | This is an informative session on what it takes to produce an amendment for your garden that is rich in beneficial microorganisms and nutrients! We'll cover the 6 factors for composting success, how to choose the best composting system for your needs and how to increase the rodent resistance of your compost pile. Free attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-workshop-composting-basics-tickets-81840778973**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-workshop-composting-basics-tickets-81840778973) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 562018664 | Black History Month Kick-Off | 2020-02-01 | 12:00 pm | 2020-02-01 | 2:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:39 am | February is Black History Month and you’re invited to drop by and chat with members of the BC Black History Awareness Society, African Arts & Culture Society and African Heritage Association of Vancouver Island. Find out more about BC Black History and local events happening throughout February. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/black-history-month-kick-off-3/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 544289109 | 🎈 Kids' Movie Matinee: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil | 2020-02-01 | 12:30 pm | 2020-02-01 | 2:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:37 am | Maleficent travels to a grand old castle to celebrate young Aurora's upcoming wedding to Prince Phillip. While there, she meets Aurora's future mother-in-law -- a conniving queen who hatches a devious plot to destroy the land's fairies. Hoping to stop her, Maleficent joins forces with a seasoned warrior and a group of outcasts to battle the queen and her powerful army. **MATINEES (all seats): $4.75** Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 567023792 | Swing Social: Balboa Edition with Matt & Angie | 2020-02-01 | 12:45 pm | 2020-02-01 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:48 am | Mark your calendars for February 8, 2020. Teachers of many and Winners of much, Matt and Angie are coming to Victoria to spread the Balboa rhythm around! Angie Weddell and Matt Lam both started swing dancing in 2008 and have danced together ever since. They travel regularly to compete in and learn at Lindy Hop and Balboa events in Canada and the United States, but their focus remains in their home scene of Vancouver, BC, where they are founding members of the Vancouver Swing Society, a non-profit dedicated to the study and enjoyment of vintage swing dances. Doesn't matter if you're new to Balboa or have been dancing Bal for years, there will be something for everyone at this event. \-------------------- 4 Classes for everyone plus 1 Challenge Class, 1 Social Dance! The first four classes are recommended for dancers who are comfortable with balboa basics (up and down holds/regular and break rhythm), dancing balboa socially, and have a desire to learn more. The Challenge Class is recommended for dancers who have a combination of dancing experience and an enthusiasm for Balboa. You feel extremely comfortable dancing Balboa at a variety of tempos with a variety of partners and enjoy changing up footwork and moves to fit the music. To take this class, you must take the other four classes. We understand it can be difficult to judge yourself. If you are unsure, ask a friend or send us a message or email. \-------------------- 4 Class Pricing: One Day Sale - Sunday, December 1st at noon: $45 for the first 2 passes! \*\*\*\*SOLD OUT\*\*\*\* December 1st, after the first 2 passes: $55 January 1st: $65 At the door: $75 \*Pricing above is for 4 classes, if taking the 5th challenge class, add $5. \*\*Pricing above is for SDAV members. If you are not a member, add $10 to the prices. \*\*\*Please note that there are no refunds or credits after purchase. [**https://swingtix.ca/boxoffice/mattandangie2020,en**](https://swingtix.ca/boxoffice/mattandangie2020,en) \-------------------- Tentative Schedule: (subject to change) Doors open for class sign in: 12:45pm 4 Classes: 1-4pm, Challenge Class: 5-6pm Class 1: 1pm - Fair and Balanced Foundations - everyone leads/everyone follows Class 2: Better Living through Better Listening Class 3: You'll like to move it, move it! Class 4: All tempos, fast and slow Class 5: 5pm - Challenge Class Matt and Angie McGee's Social Dance: 7-9pm For the safety of attendees with allergies and sensitivities, please avoid wearing strong scents (perfume/cologne, scented lotion) at this event.[](https://swingtix.ca/boxoffice/mattandangie2020,en) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 589311661 | Artists in Conversation // SSNAP artist talk | 2020-02-01 | 2:00 pm | 2020-02-01 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-01-22 12:04 pm | Please join us for an informal walk-around / artist discussion with Audie Murrary, Carol Narod, Donna Hall, and Karin Millson as part of the VAC presentation of SALT SPRING ISLAND NATIONAL ART PRIZE WINNERS exhibit on Saturday, 1 February, beginning at 2PM. This is a free event supported by the VAC Membership. All are encouraged to attend. <https://artsvictoria.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 544289110 | Parasite | 2020-02-01 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-01 | 5:13 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:38 am | Winner of the Cannes Palm d’Or The class system of the haves and the have nots is wonderfully illustrated in Parasite, a scathing dark comedy from South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. Kim Ki-taek is an out-of-work driver who lives with his wife Chung-sook, son Ki-woo and daughter Ki-jeong in a sub-basement apartment below street level. Ki-woo gets an opportunity to tutor English to the daughter of the Parks, a wealthy family living inside an architecturally rich home in an exclusive neighborhood. A light bulb goes off: He dreams up a way to score his entire family jobs working for the Parks so they can leave their lousy existence behind and sponge off the rich.That merely sets the table for what Joon-ho has in store, and he serves up a delicious dish about class warfare.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 600069202 | Invisible Life (A Vida Invisível De Eurídice Gusmão) | 2020-02-01 | 5:00 pm | 2020-02-01 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until February 3, 2020 | 2020-02-03 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200203T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-29 9:01 pm | Two inseparable sisters born in Rio de Janeiro make their way through life, each mistakenly believing the other is living out her dreams half a world away after they are forced to live apart. **Winner of the Un Certain Regard award at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.** **Brazil’s official submission for Best International Feature Film for the 2020 Academy Awards.** “A hopeful celebration of female camaraderie and strength.” **Tomris Laffly, *RogerEbert.com*** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) ($2) 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/parasite/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/color-out-of-space/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/invisible-life-a-vida-invisivel-de-euridice-gusmao/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 549759985 | 🎉🐀📈 Chinese New Year Fundraising Dinner | 2020-02-01 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-01 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:27 am | The Year of the Rat officially starts on January 25, 2020! It is the first animal in the Chinese zodiac and individuals born under this sign possess strengths that make them brilliant business people. The Rat’s personality is outgoing, cheerful, and sociable in character. To celebrate, our Victoria Chinatown Lioness fundraising 26th Annual Chinese New Year banquet will be held on Saturday, February 1st at Golden City Restaurant. It will be a delicious 8-course authentic Chinese dinner! Tickets are $50 and available by phone: Pat Hannah, 250-216-2705 Gayle Chong, 778-678-2773 Amanda Mills, 250-727-0222 or in person: 1161 Fort Street, Victoria BC <https://victoriachinatownlioness.com/2019/11/08/mark-your-calendar-for-our-chinese-new-year-event/> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 522223507 | 🥃🍫 Whisky & Chocolate | 2020-02-01 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-01 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-11-18 3:15 pm | **We want to elevate your whisky experience by pairing craft chocolate with it! Will you join us??** We heard you and we have added this event again, sold out really fast so grab your tickets fast! Melissa with Victoria Whisky Tastings & Experiences will prepare a class with Julie's Chocolate Delights to bring you great whisky & chocolate pairings! Tickets: Just 25$ (16 spots avaliable), purchase online through eventbrite or facebook. <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whisky-chocolate-tickets-82676197733> .... Phone:250-590-5883 Email: tudorlrsevents@gmail.com Please taste responsibly and plan for a safe ride home. Participants must be at least 19 years of age. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544289111 | Parasite | 2020-02-01 | 6:45 pm | 2020-02-01 | 8:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:38 am | Winner of the Cannes Palm d’Or The class system of the haves and the have nots is wonderfully illustrated in Parasite, a scathing dark comedy from South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. Kim Ki-taek is an out-of-work driver who lives with his wife Chung-sook, son Ki-woo and daughter Ki-jeong in a sub-basement apartment below street level. Ki-woo gets an opportunity to tutor English to the daughter of the Parks, a wealthy family living inside an architecturally rich home in an exclusive neighborhood. A light bulb goes off: He dreams up a way to score his entire family jobs working for the Parks so they can leave their lousy existence behind and sponge off the rich.That merely sets the table for what Joon-ho has in store, and he serves up a delicious dish about class warfare.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 580244485 | 🏳️🌈 Winter Pride IV: Cabin Fever | 2020-02-01 | 7:30 pm | 2020-02-01 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-15 5:25 pm | **There's no hibernating this winter cause we're getting you OUT and down to Lucky Bar to party with Pride!** King Fling presents: WINTER PRIDE IV: Cabin Fever Lucky Bar, Victoria | 517 Yates St Saturday, February 1, 2020 **Doors: 7:30PM | Show: 8:30PM** **Tickets: $12 Advance | $15 At the Door** **Advance tickets available online via bit.ly/wprideiv or by etransfer (arrange with King Fling via DM)** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winter-pride-iv-cabin-fever-lucky-bar-tickets-90069619657**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winter-pride-iv-cabin-fever-lucky-bar-tickets-90069619657) 19+ | ALL-inclusive: ALL genders and ALL allies welcome! There's no hibernating this winter cause we're getting you OUT and down to Lucky Bar to party with Pride! Victoria's premier Drag King night and queer folx & friends dance party is bringing you WINTER PRIDE IV: Cabin Fever on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Lucky Bar! Join us and the rest of the #yyjdrag family for incredible performances from some of Victoria's premier Kings, Queens, and Things!! The show will be over by 10:30 but everyone is welcome to stay after the show and party with us and Lucky's DJ! HOSTED BY Chaz Avery and Vivian Vanderpuss PERFORMANCES BY (in alphabetical order) 24Karat Gord & Benedict Cumbersnatch Chaz Avery Henrietta Dubét Honey Dewme Lola Maneata Misterpiece Theatre Nikolai Hardbasskovitch Noah Fence Pop Tart Shelita Cox Vivian Vanderpuss The King Fling team and Lucky Bar staff are committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for everyone. If you have any questions or concerns please message us directly and we will be happy to answer! We will be holding back a limited amount of tickets for those with a lack of access to funds; please message us if you would like to attend the show but cannot pay the full ticket price. If you do have access to the funds to pay the full cost of the ticket, know that you can feel good contributing to the #yyjdrag community as the profit will be shared among all the hard-working performers. We respectfully acknowledge that this event is taking place on the traditional unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. ACCESSIBILITY: \- We're happy to say Lucky Bar is a fully accessible venue with a ramp entrance and an accessible gender-neutal single-stall bathroom, located near the end of the bar. Additional bathrooms are located up a very short flight of stairs. \- There is seating with tables at the back of the bar which is typically available on a first-come-first-served basis, and folx tend to be punctual for King Fling events. If, due to mobility restrictions, you require seating to be able to attend the event, please contact us and we can look into making reservations. \- If there is anything we have missed please send us a direct message. http://www.facebook.com/KingFlingVic http://www.instagram.com/KingFlingVic http://www.twitter.com/KingFlingVic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRA9v23bBT74Jy6UEjVklfQ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 567020857 | Americana Festival | 2020-02-01 | 7:30 pm | 2020-02-01 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:45 am | Join [Oliver Swain](https://www.facebook.com/ollieswain), [Twin Bandit](https://www.facebook.com/twinbandit/), [Annie Lou](https://www.facebook.com/annieloumusic/) and [Jesse Cobb](https://www.facebook.com/mandocobby/) for a night of Americana Music at Hermann's Jazz Club. From The Appalachians to the Delta, The Texas Roadhouses to Chesapeake Bay Americana Music encompasses all the good seeds in the bread basket of North American Music! **$20-$30** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/americana-festival-with-oliver-swain-twin-bandit-annelouise-genest-tickets-87063759047>** [](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/americana-festival-with-oliver-swain-twin-bandit-annelouise-genest-tickets-87063759047) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 599807239 | Color Out of Space | 2020-02-01 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-01 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until February 3, 2020 | 2020-02-03 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200203T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-29 4:29 pm | VICTORIA PREMIERE The Gardner family’s idyllic new home on an **isolated New England farm** turns sinister, after a **meteorite** crashes on their front yard, causing **the increasingly unhinged patriarch — played by Nicholas Cage** — to wade deeper into delirious behaviour. **Screened at 2019 TIFF Midnight Madness. Adapted from H.P. Lovecraft’s classic horror short story of the same name.** “A clever, potent adaptation…this sci-fi shocker with a little humour and effective visual FX manages to capture the source material’s unique, unnameable enigma.” **Jeffrey M. Anderson, *Common Sense Media*** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) ($2) 19+ $11.43[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marriage-story/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/parasite/) <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/color-out-of-space/> Volunteer with the Vic: <https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 544289112 | Parasite | 2020-02-01 | 9:15 pm | 2020-02-01 | 11:28 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:38 am | Winner of the Cannes Palm d’Or The class system of the haves and the have nots is wonderfully illustrated in Parasite, a scathing dark comedy from South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. Kim Ki-taek is an out-of-work driver who lives with his wife Chung-sook, son Ki-woo and daughter Ki-jeong in a sub-basement apartment below street level. Ki-woo gets an opportunity to tutor English to the daughter of the Parks, a wealthy family living inside an architecturally rich home in an exclusive neighborhood. A light bulb goes off: He dreams up a way to score his entire family jobs working for the Parks so they can leave their lousy existence behind and sponge off the rich.That merely sets the table for what Joon-ho has in store, and he serves up a delicious dish about class warfare.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 596933314 | Owlmageddon | 2020-02-01 | 10:00 pm | 2020-02-02 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:09 pm | This is it. The last night to get down at our beloved little 70's Vegas style lounge bar (off the strip). DJ's Trever and Primitive will be on deck all night. Primitive deep in the mix, Trever layering vocoder, cuts and keys. These two have been bringing their monumental style to our cities dance floors for years. They push the envelope- in selection, mixing and technique, and, as luck would have it, the stars aligned and this is both their birthdays- all they want is to play music for their friends. So come celebrate the the culture we have in this city, come dance, get spilly, meet some new peeps and catch up with old friends, cause this is the night we all get down. **Get those advance tickets cause they will not last. $10 advance $15 at the door** [**https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/fwcybgxz3**](https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/fwcybgxz3) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 574723927 | Collab: New & Early Career Artists | Artistes début de carrière | 2020-02-02 | 9:00 am | 2020-02-02 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-01-11 5:48 pm | \*Please note that space is limited and that registration is mandatory. Clicking "Attending" on the Facebook event page does not guarantee you a place.\* The Canada Council for the Art’s Collab is a series of free sessions to help new and early-career artists and groups apply for their first grant or improve their next grant application. We are hosting Collab in Vancouver and Victoria this winter and will lead four day-long sessions in Vancouver, and two day-long sessions in Victoria. Collab sessions will answer some of the big questions you might have about the Canada Council and navigating life as an artist, including: Canada Council — what does it do, and which of its grant programs can help me? Grant applications — what do I need to include in my application and how can I make it stand out? Granting decisions — what’s the overall process and how will my application be assessed? Explore the Canada Council’s online portal for grant applications and meet with Canada Council staff to discuss specific questions. For more info and to sign up for the New and Early Career Artists Collab session being held on Saturday, February 1st at [KWENCH](https://www.facebook.com/clubkwench/), head over to: <https://canadacouncil.ca/collab-bc> [\#CollabBC](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/collabbc) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* \*Le nombre de places est limité et l'inscription est obligatoire. Veuillez noter que vous devez confirmer votre présence sur notre site web pour garantir votre place.\* La Collab du Conseil des arts du Canada est une série d’ateliers gratuits destinés aux nouveaux artistes et aux artistes en début de carrière qui souhaitent présenter une première demande de subvention ou améliorer leur prochaine demande. La prochaine Collab se tiendra en janvier et février à Vancouver et Victoria. Les ateliers répondront à certaines des grandes questions que vous vous posez peut-être sur le Conseil des arts et le cheminement professionnel d’un artiste : Conseil des arts du Canada – Quel est son rôle, et lesquels de ses programmes de subvention peuvent m’aider? Demandes de subvention – Que dois-je inclure dans ma demande et que faire pour qu’elle se démarque? Attribution des subventions – Quel est le processus général, et comment ma demande sera-t-elle évaluée? Explorez le portail du Conseil des arts du Canada – Comment formuler une demande (n’hésitez pas à prendre rendez-vous avec le personnel si vous avez des questions précises). Pour en savoir plus sur Collab et pour vous inscrire à l'atelier destiné aux artistes en début de carrière/nouvelle carrière qui aura lieu le samedi 1er février à l'espace [KWENCH](https://www.facebook.com/clubkwench/), rendez-vous au : <https://conseildesarts.ca/collab-cb> \#CollabBC |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 592265883 | 🛐🏳️🌈 Transgender People & Questions of Jewish Law | 2020-02-02 | 11:00 am | 2020-02-02 | 12:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Congregation Emanu-El | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-01-24 1:16 pm | 2020-01-24 1:17 pm | UVic's **Aaron Devor**, the world’s only Chair in Transgender Studies, will provide a presentation on transgender people and questions of Jewish law. Many Jewish Laws and practices are focussed on rights and obligations of Jewish males and females. In many cases, the same rules apply to all adults, but in some cases there are different requirements for males and females. People who transition genders in their everyday lives, and who may also use hormones and surgeries to change their bodies, present challenges for Jewish law. The talk will open with some basic information about what can be involved in transgender transitions, and then explain some of the challenges and solutions for the application of Jewish law within Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox communities. This event is sponsored by **Kolot Mayim Reform Temple.** **Please register by email at <km@kolotmayimreformtemple.com> or by phone at 250-704-2503. Everyone welcome.** **<https://jccvictoria.ca/>** |
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| 603018156 | 🏈 Super Bowl at the Moon | 2020-02-02 | 11:30 am | 2020-02-02 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | 2020-01-31 11:35 am | Join us this Sunday, February 2nd for Super Bowl Sunday. From 3 pm until 6 pm we're offering a bottomless bowl of chilli + a pint of your choosing + complimentary chips & salsa for just $14.95! ALL DAY 🍻 We'll have: Kansas City BBQ Roast Beef Sandwich with fries $14.95 San Francisco Bay Seafood Melt with fries $14.95 All the TV's will be playing the Super Bowl with sound. To make a reso, give us a shout at (250) 380-0706 or send us a Direct Message.[](http://events.canoebrewpub.com/events/2020/2/2/super-bowl-party-at-canoe-tickets) <https://www.facebook.com/events/527670898145417/> |
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| 532631349 | 🏈 Super Bowl LIV at the Strath | 2020-02-02 | 12:00 pm | 2020-02-02 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-11-29 2:35 pm | 2020-01-31 11:10 am | **Don't miss the best Super Bowl party in town shown on our HD projectors and TVs in the Sticky Wicket, Games Room, Clubhouse and Maple Room.** SUPERBOWL LIV Sunday, February 2, 2019 Doors at 12pm Kick Off at 3:30pm Entrance through Sticky Wicket entrance at Courtney St. Presented By The Strathcona Hotel and Budweiser ~~Tickets available at the Strathcona Hotel Front Desk or [online via Eventbrite for $25](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/super-bowl-liiv-at-the-strath-tickets-84080054707). Tickets include pre-game buffet from 1:30pm to 3pm and Half-Time Wing Bonanza plus your chance to win prizes!~~ **Online tickets are SOLD OUT. Tickets available at the Strathcona Hotel Front Desk only. Tickets include pre-game buffet from 1:30pm to 3pm and Half-Time Wing Bonanza plus your chance to win prizes!** PRIZE GIVEAWAYS ($5000 total value) 2 x 55″ Smart TVs Budweiser Speaker Tower Budweiser Fridge 1 x XBox (includes Madden game) 2 x Sets of Tickets to the Vancouver Canucks 4 x NFL Jerseys 2 x Nintendo Switch consoles 2 x iPads <https://strathconahotel.com/events/super-bowl-liiv/> |
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| 544289113 | 🎈 Kids' Movie Matinee: Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil | 2020-02-02 | 12:30 pm | 2020-02-02 | 2:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:38 am | Maleficent travels to a grand old castle to celebrate young Aurora's upcoming wedding to Prince Phillip. While there, she meets Aurora's future mother-in-law -- a conniving queen who hatches a devious plot to destroy the land's fairies. Hoping to stop her, Maleficent joins forces with a seasoned warrior and a group of outcasts to battle the queen and her powerful army. **MATINEES (all seats): $4.75** Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 602998509 | 🏈 Super Bowl LIV Party at Irish Times Pub | 2020-02-02 | 2:00 pm | 2020-02-02 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | 2020-01-31 11:17 am | Irish Times Pub 4th annual Super Bowl party is the best spot in Victoria to watch the game!! Join us early for some BBQing, tailgating, corn-holing, action on the patio. We are giving away a big TV, brand new BBQ with a $50 butcher voucher for grilling, tons of Jersey's, and so much SWAG you are bound to leave with something! Watch the top teams of the NFL 100th season battle it out for the Lombardi trophy. Football not really your thing? JLO and Shakira are headlining the halftime show!! Families are welcome but it is going to get loud! Make your reservation in front of one of our 13 TV's today call 250-383-7775 or email <irishreservations@vicpubco.ca> <https://www.facebook.com/events/473616773585804/> |
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| 544289114 | Margaret Atwood: A Word After A Word After A Word Is Power | 2020-02-02 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-02 | 4:33 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:39 am | Margaret Atwood is a household name. Millions of readers worldwide know her books cover to cover, but few know the woman behind these stories. For a year, directors Nancy Lang and Peter Raymont and their film crew kept pace with Atwood and her late partner, Graeme Gibson, as they travelled to speaking engagements, spent time with family, and visited the set of The Handmaid’s Tale, the wildly popular TV series adapted from Atwood’s 1985 novel. Her poetry and prose are brought to life through voiceovers from Tatiana Maslany, revealing the personal and societal factors that inform Atwood’s stories. With personal stories shared by friends, family, and Atwood herself, the film also explores her upbringing in the Canadian wilderness and her early years as a poet, and provides a rare glimpse into the writer’s practice.—Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 596928408 | 🏈 Super Bowl LIV at Bard & Banker | 2020-02-02 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-02 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:06 pm | 2020-01-31 11:41 am | Watch the Super Bowl Sunday February 2nd with us at The Bard. Win tons of prizes and enjoy food and drink specials. 250-953-9993 to reserve. Win an air hockey table, NFL jerseys, and tons of swag! $7.50 Bud light, Caesars, Shafts, Cab Merlot, and Pinot Gris! Polenta cubes- buffalo mozzarella, tomato chili conserve-$10 Poutine Galvaude- twice cooked fries, hand pulled rotisserie chicken, peas, Quebec curds-$15 “Super Balls” house made meat balls, tomato sugo, garlic & chili ‘crunch’, grilled focaccia-$15 Southern style pork and beans- Ground and shredded pork shoulder, turtle beans, queso fresco, apple cilantro condiment-$18 |
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| 602986344 | 🏈 Super Bowl Party at Canoe | 2020-02-02 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-02 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | 2020-01-31 11:04 am | Get down to Canoe Brewpub February 2nd to enjoy the game on our six new 65" TVs. Don't worry, we will be playing WITH sound! Enjoy a special "Tailgate Party" menu for one day only. Beer and Touchdowns on special And best of all NO COVER! <http://events.canoebrewpub.com/events/2020/2/2/super-bowl-party-at-canoe-tickets> |
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| 603001413 | 🏈 Super Bowl LIV Party at The Penny | 2020-02-02 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-02 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | 2020-01-31 11:19 am | Who will hoist the Lombardi Trophy at Super Bowl LIV in Miami?! Eat great food, drink great beer, win great prizes, and watch the greatest game on Earth with us Sunday February 2nd! Not a football fan, stay for JLo and Shikara at this year's half time show! Enter to win the ultimate patio package: A large patio umbrella, 2 deck chairs and a beer fridge full of beer!! Drink special, football finger food menu, and more. Reserve your seat in front of one of our 5 TV's today. 250-370-9008[](https://www.facebook.com/events/615264599286581/) <https://www.facebook.com/events/615264599286581/> |
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| 602993468 | 🏈 Super Bowl LIV at Yates Street Taphouse | 2020-02-02 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-02 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | 2020-01-31 11:13 am | Join us on Sun Feb 2 at 3pm for our Super Bowl 54 Party, Chiefs Vs 49'ers Big screen tv giveaway, drink and food specials. No cover or tickets required so give us a call to reserve your table now <https://www.yatestaphouse.com/> |
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| 602989166 | 🏈 Super Bowl LIV at The JBI Pub | 2020-02-02 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-02 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | 2020-01-31 11:09 am | Join us February 2nd for food, fun, prizes & Super Bowl LIV! No Cover Kick off is at 3:30\* - arrive early .45 wings 3:30-6:30 $4 Caesars all day $20 three course menu starts at 4:30 Prime Rib Dinner kicks off at 4:30 Tonnes of prizes including swag, hats, shirts, hoodies and much more. Event will be updated as more details come in.[](http://events.canoebrewpub.com/events/2020/2/2/super-bowl-party-at-canoe-tickets) <https://www.facebook.com/events/513515732705387/> |
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| 582823557 | 🛐 Jewish Shamanism | 2020-02-02 | 4:00 pm | 2020-02-02 | 6:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-01-17 3:30 pm | Congregation Emanu-El Education Team invites you to a talk about **Jewish Shamanism** by **Francis Landy** on Sunday, February 2, 4 pm at Congregation Emanu-El, 1461 Blanshard Street, Victoria V8W 2J3. Admission is by donation; light refreshments will be served. Information: <heshi@me.com> Shamanism is a term for a cross-cultural religious orientation which seeks to access alternative states of consciousness in order to effect societal or personal transformation, outside of or in addition to normative institutions and practices. The shamanic tradition in Judaism extends from the biblical prophets to contemporary Hasidism, and may involve trance, dance, psychotropic substances, and strange rituals, like nefilat apayim (“falling on one’s face”) and yihudim, when the adept seeks to unite the soul with that of a departed saint. Francis Landy will discuss aspects of the tradition, from the prophets through medieval and post-medieval Kabbalah to the present day. Francis Landy is a biblical scholar who has recently made his home in Victoria, after a career of over thirty years at the University of Alberta. He has published a number of books and many articles, and is a specialist in the poetry of the Hebrew Bible. He is a member of Congregation Emanu-El. This is the fourth presentation in the **Alternative Realities in Judaism** series. <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2020/01/15/jewish-shamanism/> |
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| 544289115 | Margaret Atwood: A Word After A Word After A Word Is Power | 2020-02-02 | 5:00 pm | 2020-02-02 | 6:33 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:40 am | Margaret Atwood is a household name. Millions of readers worldwide know her books cover to cover, but few know the woman behind these stories. For a year, directors Nancy Lang and Peter Raymont and their film crew kept pace with Atwood and her late partner, Graeme Gibson, as they travelled to speaking engagements, spent time with family, and visited the set of The Handmaid’s Tale, the wildly popular TV series adapted from Atwood’s 1985 novel. Her poetry and prose are brought to life through voiceovers from Tatiana Maslany, revealing the personal and societal factors that inform Atwood’s stories. With personal stories shared by friends, family, and Atwood herself, the film also explores her upbringing in the Canadian wilderness and her early years as a poet, and provides a rare glimpse into the writer’s practice.—Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 544289116 | Margaret Atwood: A Word After A Word After A Word Is Power | 2020-02-02 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-02 | 8:33 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:40 am | Margaret Atwood is a household name. Millions of readers worldwide know her books cover to cover, but few know the woman behind these stories. For a year, directors Nancy Lang and Peter Raymont and their film crew kept pace with Atwood and her late partner, Graeme Gibson, as they travelled to speaking engagements, spent time with family, and visited the set of The Handmaid’s Tale, the wildly popular TV series adapted from Atwood’s 1985 novel. Her poetry and prose are brought to life through voiceovers from Tatiana Maslany, revealing the personal and societal factors that inform Atwood’s stories. With personal stories shared by friends, family, and Atwood herself, the film also explores her upbringing in the Canadian wilderness and her early years as a poet, and provides a rare glimpse into the writer’s practice.—Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 605522091 | ♿ Accessibility Framework Open House | 2020-02-03 | 4:30 pm | 2020-02-03 | 6:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Community Member | 2020-02-02 9:08 am | **The City of Victoria is taking steps to make itself a more inclusive community. The Accessibility Framework will be a guiding document to integrate accessibility considerations and planning across City operations and services.** City Staff is seeking input from all members of the public to provide comments on our draft Accessibility Framework, Policy and Action Plan. You can participate in the engagement process in the following ways: **Attend our Open House on Monday February 3 at the Cook Street Village Activity Centre from 4:30 – 6:30pm.** Staff will be available for discussions along with information boards, interpreters and computers and headphones set up for screen-reading. **Watch our video-recorded presentation [here – available online on February 3 at 9am](https://engage.victoria.ca/accessibility-framework/).** **Review the Related Documents below and submit your comments to staff by February 9 through the following options:** **Email – engage@victoria.ca** **Phone - 250.361.0378** **In person at City Hall Engineering Department - 1 Centennial Square** The City of Victoria supports and encourages participation by people with disabilities in this engagement process. We are pleased to offer a range of supports including wheelchair accessible meeting locations, on-line and telephone input mechanisms, and descriptive project overviews for persons with vision loss. Please let us know if we can assist you in participating in any engagement events by emailing <engage@victoria.ca>. **About the Project** The City of Victoria is taking deliberate steps to make itself a more inclusive community. As a part of these efforts, new policies, strategies and programs are being developed to help nurture a connective and cohesive community, which will promote health, well-being, belonging, resiliency and vibrancy. A new City-wide Accessibility Program will set into motion a series of actions that aim to prevent and remove barriers for people with disabilities. This Program can be defined as the combination of resources, policy, guidelines, standards, directions, actions, tools and information to deliver year-on-year accessibility improvements. [**https://engage.victoria.ca/accessibility-framework/**](https://engage.victoria.ca/accessibility-framework/) |
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| 599805457 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-02-03 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-03 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until February 6, 2020 | 2020-02-06 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200206T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-29 4:26 pm | 2020-01-29 4:26 pm | An immersive journey through time about **the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi**, and its unbelievable properties that can heal and save our planet. **Narrated by Brie Larson**. 100% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com. “One of the most beautifully powerful and intellectually stimulating films of the year and perhaps even the decade.” **Pamela Powell, *Reel Honest Reviews*** “A must see for anyone interested in life, death and the pursuit of the planet’s well-being.” **David Carpenter, *Forbes*** **19+** **$11.43 ($2 Membership Required (available at the door))****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/dark-waters/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/fantastic-fungi/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 603011587 | 📈 6th Annual Pulled Pork Pigout! | 2020-02-03 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-03 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-31 11:32 am | **This is going to be a magnificent event dedicated to a true elevation of one of the most phenomenal culinary experiences... the Pulled Pork Sandwich!** This will be a simple yet elegant presentation of this renowned and succulent delight. The low and slow method will be the cornerstone for creating this masterpiece. **WHERE: To come and take part in this One Of A Kind meal make your way down to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Victoria Lodge #1 at 1315 Douglas St.** **WHEN: Monday, February 03, 6 PM** **WHY: Other than for the highly compelling reasons above... All of the proceeds from this event will be donated to an amazing organization, Victoria Immigrant-Refugee Centre.** **HOW: $20 will get you through the door and gain you access to All-You-Can-Eat pulled pork sandwiches! A cash bar will also be available offering beer and wine.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/6th-annual-pulled-pork-pigout-tickets-88425201157**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/6th-annual-pulled-pork-pigout-tickets-88425201157) Seating is limited so get your tickets before they are all gone! Can't wait to see you all there. Aaron Cell 250-361-6986 Christina Li 250-891-8728 Proud Community Partners Include: Oddfellows Victoria Lodge 1 Aaron Hall Homes Inc. |
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| 544289117 | Margaret Atwood: A Word After A Word After A Word Is Power | 2020-02-03 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-03 | 8:33 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:40 am | Margaret Atwood is a household name. Millions of readers worldwide know her books cover to cover, but few know the woman behind these stories. For a year, directors Nancy Lang and Peter Raymont and their film crew kept pace with Atwood and her late partner, Graeme Gibson, as they travelled to speaking engagements, spent time with family, and visited the set of The Handmaid’s Tale, the wildly popular TV series adapted from Atwood’s 1985 novel. Her poetry and prose are brought to life through voiceovers from Tatiana Maslany, revealing the personal and societal factors that inform Atwood’s stories. With personal stories shared by friends, family, and Atwood herself, the film also explores her upbringing in the Canadian wilderness and her early years as a poet, and provides a rare glimpse into the writer’s practice.—Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 599805396 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-02-03 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-03 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until February 6, 2020 | 2020-02-06 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200206T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-29 4:26 pm | An immersive journey through time about **the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi**, and its unbelievable properties that can heal and save our planet. **Narrated by Brie Larson**. 100% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com. “One of the most beautifully powerful and intellectually stimulating films of the year and perhaps even the decade.” **Pamela Powell, *Reel Honest Reviews*** “A must see for anyone interested in life, death and the pursuit of the planet’s well-being.” **David Carpenter, *Forbes*** **19+** **$11.43 ($2 Membership Required (available at the door))****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/dark-waters/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/fantastic-fungi/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 544289118 | Margaret Atwood: A Word After A Word After A Word Is Power | 2020-02-03 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-03 | 10:33 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:40 am | Margaret Atwood is a household name. Millions of readers worldwide know her books cover to cover, but few know the woman behind these stories. For a year, directors Nancy Lang and Peter Raymont and their film crew kept pace with Atwood and her late partner, Graeme Gibson, as they travelled to speaking engagements, spent time with family, and visited the set of The Handmaid’s Tale, the wildly popular TV series adapted from Atwood’s 1985 novel. Her poetry and prose are brought to life through voiceovers from Tatiana Maslany, revealing the personal and societal factors that inform Atwood’s stories. With personal stories shared by friends, family, and Atwood herself, the film also explores her upbringing in the Canadian wilderness and her early years as a poet, and provides a rare glimpse into the writer’s practice.—Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 596903280 | The Land That Nobody Wants [Café Historique] | 2020-02-04 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-04 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-27 7:46 pm | 2020-01-27 7:46 pm | Colonial-drawn borders rarely depicted, or necessarily cared for, lived realities on the ground, and they have thus been responsible for many disputes and conflicts over the last century. But as Dr Martin Bunton (UVic) explains in this talk, the border drawn by British officials to divide Sudan from Egypt has given rise to a rather unique set of stories including that of “Bir Tawil”, the last unclaimed sliver of land on earth. As one journalist who recently visited concluded, “there is nothing else quite like it on the planet.” ## UVic Café Historique 2019-20 Season ## *Great Stories* The 2019-20 season of Café Historique continues to explore history through a new lens: the telling of great stories. Whether the biography of a famous individual, the recounting of a dramatic event or the discovery of a long-forgotten or undeservedly neglected tale, these stories will amaze, thrill and inspire you. This year, join UVic History professors as they invite you to relive stories of conspiracy in Stuart England, the adventures of an early Indigenous rights activist in British Columbia, and the misdeeds of Jack the Ripper in Victorian London, to name just a few. *We're thrilled that Hermann's is alive and well and welcoming us back for another season. As in previous years, doors open at 5pm and talks begin at the slightly earlier time this year of 6pm. Donations of $2 per person are gratefully accepted at the event - bring your toonie!* **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-land-that-nobody-wants-cafe-historique-tickets-91719209625>***[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-land-that-nobody-wants-cafe-historique-tickets-91719209625)* |
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| 563371282 | 📚 Oaklands Community Book Club | 2020-02-04 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-04 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Monthly on the 1st Tuesday until March 4, 2020 | 2020-03-04 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200304T075959Z;BYDAY=1TU | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 9:02 pm | Join us on the first Tuesday of each month to meet others who enjoy reading, share ideas, and have lively conversations. Coffee and tea provided. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2105994249467187/> |
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| 544289119 | Margaret Atwood: A Word After A Word After A Word Is Power | 2020-02-04 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-04 | 8:33 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:40 am | Margaret Atwood is a household name. Millions of readers worldwide know her books cover to cover, but few know the woman behind these stories. For a year, directors Nancy Lang and Peter Raymont and their film crew kept pace with Atwood and her late partner, Graeme Gibson, as they travelled to speaking engagements, spent time with family, and visited the set of The Handmaid’s Tale, the wildly popular TV series adapted from Atwood’s 1985 novel. Her poetry and prose are brought to life through voiceovers from Tatiana Maslany, revealing the personal and societal factors that inform Atwood’s stories. With personal stories shared by friends, family, and Atwood herself, the film also explores her upbringing in the Canadian wilderness and her early years as a poet, and provides a rare glimpse into the writer’s practice.—Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 589332661 | Aging in the Wild: Unlocking the Science of Growing Older in the Animal Kingdom | 2020-02-04 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-04 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Community Member | 2020-01-22 12:32 pm | This five-part film series takes a never-before-seen look at the golden years in the animal kingdom against the extraordinary backdrop of some of the world's most magnificent wilderness areas. Produced and directed by Ari A. Cohen and presented by the [Alliance of Natural History Museums of Canada](http://www.naturalhistorymuseums.ca/index_e.htm), in partnership with [Rotating Planet Productions](https://www.rotatingplanet.com/). - [Episode 1: Longevity (January 25, 2pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108982/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) - [Episode 2: Reproduction (January 28, 7pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108984/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) - [Episode 3: Power and Dominance (February 1, 2pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108987/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) - [Episode 4: Wisdom (February 4, 7pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108989/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) - [Episode 5: Death (February 8, 2pm)](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108990/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) **$5 per film or $20 for the series[](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108982/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom)** [**https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108982/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom**](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/108982/aging-wild-unlocking-science-growing-older-animal-kingdom) **Volunteer with the Royal BC Museum:** [**https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/support-us/volunteer**](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/support-us/volunteer) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 562018820 | The Dragons of Inaction: Why We Don’t Do What We Should | 2020-02-04 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-04 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:40 am | We all have intentions to improve ourselves and the world, but we don’t always act on those intentions. Why not? Join Dr. Robert Gifford of the University of Victoria’s Speakers Bureau to find out what holds us back. Registration begins January 2. This program is presented as part of the Be a Hummingbird series. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/the-dragons-of-inaction-why-we-dont-do-what-we-should/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 544289120 | Margaret Atwood: A Word After A Word After A Word Is Power | 2020-02-04 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-04 | 10:33 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:40 am | Margaret Atwood is a household name. Millions of readers worldwide know her books cover to cover, but few know the woman behind these stories. For a year, directors Nancy Lang and Peter Raymont and their film crew kept pace with Atwood and her late partner, Graeme Gibson, as they travelled to speaking engagements, spent time with family, and visited the set of The Handmaid’s Tale, the wildly popular TV series adapted from Atwood’s 1985 novel. Her poetry and prose are brought to life through voiceovers from Tatiana Maslany, revealing the personal and societal factors that inform Atwood’s stories. With personal stories shared by friends, family, and Atwood herself, the film also explores her upbringing in the Canadian wilderness and her early years as a poet, and provides a rare glimpse into the writer’s practice.—Toronto International Film Festival UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 589328969 | Live at Lunch: Indigenous Languages | 2020-02-05 | 12:00 pm | 2020-02-05 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-01-22 12:27 pm | Join us on the first Wednesday (usually) of the month to find out what’s happening at the museum and archives. **Indigenous Languages** February 20th is [International Mother Languages Day](https://www.un.org/en/events/motherlanguageday/). Lucy Bell, head of Indigenous Collections and Repatriation, will speak about Indigenous language initiatives in British Columbia. **By donation** [**https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109005/live-lunch-indigenous-languages**](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109005/live-lunch-indigenous-languages) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 547902904 | 📈 Music and Desserts Night/Silent Auction | 2020-02-05 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-05 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-16 12:59 pm | This is the primary fundraiser for Central's music program. Come and eat delectable desserts of every description while being serenaded by select musical ensembles made up of Central Music students. While you're here, peruse the many items in our Silent Auction. All proceeds support the music program at Central Middle School. This is a ticketed event - tickets are $10 and available at the door. Please consider volunteering your time to help this event run more smoothly! An email will be distributed closer to the event date. Thank you! <https://www.facebook.com/events/2517232641633131/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544289121 | The Cave | 2020-02-05 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-05 | 8:47 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:41 am | Winner: TIFF 2019 People’s Choice Documentary Filmmaker Feras Fayyad’s riveting documentary plunges viewers into the conflict in Syria, where a heroic team of doctors and nurses try to save as many lives as they can amid a punishing five-year siege. The citizens of Ghouta, a town outside Damascus, live in a decimated landscape of rubble and half-razed buildings. But beneath that hopeless surface, a sprawling warren of underground corridors and treatment rooms form a surprisingly functioning if woefully under-resourced hospital. There, a pediatrician named Amani Ballor oversees a team of medical practitioners treating a near-constant stream of people suffering unimaginable wounds and even deeper emotional trauma. That most of these patients are children gives The Cave its profound sense of pathos, and also outrage: As if the physical and psychic toll aren’t enough, Dr. Amani also must battle the entrenched sexism of Syrian culture. Fayyad films The Cave with a grace and compositional sensitivity. While conveying the cramped, claustrophobic desperation of his subjects, he also makes space for technical beauty, especially in long tracking shots and moments of discretion with his observant but never obtrusive camera.—The Washington Post “The war above is impossible to forget, but Fayyad brings a calmness and grace to the film with smooth tracking shots and carefully composed scenes”.—The Star UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544289122 | The Cave | 2020-02-05 | 9:10 pm | 2020-02-05 | 10:57 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:41 am | Winner: TIFF 2019 People’s Choice Documentary Filmmaker Feras Fayyad’s riveting documentary plunges viewers into the conflict in Syria, where a heroic team of doctors and nurses try to save as many lives as they can amid a punishing five-year siege. The citizens of Ghouta, a town outside Damascus, live in a decimated landscape of rubble and half-razed buildings. But beneath that hopeless surface, a sprawling warren of underground corridors and treatment rooms form a surprisingly functioning if woefully under-resourced hospital. There, a pediatrician named Amani Ballor oversees a team of medical practitioners treating a near-constant stream of people suffering unimaginable wounds and even deeper emotional trauma. That most of these patients are children gives The Cave its profound sense of pathos, and also outrage: As if the physical and psychic toll aren’t enough, Dr. Amani also must battle the entrenched sexism of Syrian culture. Fayyad films The Cave with a grace and compositional sensitivity. While conveying the cramped, claustrophobic desperation of his subjects, he also makes space for technical beauty, especially in long tracking shots and moments of discretion with his observant but never obtrusive camera.—The Washington Post “The war above is impossible to forget, but Fayyad brings a calmness and grace to the film with smooth tracking shots and carefully composed scenes”.—The Star UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 549762040 | Regional Black Canadians Forum | 2020-02-06 | 10:00 am | 2020-02-06 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:31 am | The [African Arts & Culture Society](https://www.facebook.com/aacccsociety/) is hosting a [community forum](https://www.facebook.com/events/554962561940672/) focused on the International Decade for People of African Descent. The forum will tackle the following topics: - Black Ownership & Generating Wealth, - Media Representation, - Arts & Black Identity, - Mental & Physical Health, - Accessing Justice & Community Safety, - Migration and Inclusion, - Education Democratic Engagement, - Access to Affordable Housing and Shelter. The Decade is significant as it promotes respect, protection, and fulfillment of human rights of people of African Descent. We believe that this event is in line with the objectives of celebrating Black History Month. Attendance is free or by donation, but please register for this event via the [Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/regional-black-canadians-forum-tickets-75224142435). FEBRUARY 6 - 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Greater Victoria Public Library 10:00 - 12:00 - The International Decade for People of African Descent in its Global Context General History of Africa 12:00 -2:00 visits to the Legislature, Government House, and other local areas of interest. 2:30 - 4:30 Focus groups/workshops Reg.: <https://forms.gle/Y6M3CDEiRh8yDZ5w7> FEBRUARY 7 - 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM 932 Balmoral Rd 9:30 - 12:30 - BRUNCH (by Donation) 12:30 - 4:30 - Plaidoyer - Conference FREE REGISTRATION: [https://regional-black-canadians-forum-tickets.eventbrite.ca](https://regional-black-canadians-forum-tickets.eventbrite.ca/) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* We will be announcing Panelists and Speaker and much more in the months leading up to the forum \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Interested: Email us: vaccsociety@gmail.com |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 536440581 | IDEATION: Drinks, Bites, + Insights | 2020-02-06 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-06 | 7:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-03 10:14 pm | **IDEATION is an exciting event series where business owners and professionals connect over drinks, bites + insights!** ### **It’s time for the next IDEATION session, brought to you by Douglas magazine. Book early — our last event sold out fast!** Thank you to our presenting sponsor, [Monk Office.](https://www.monk.ca/) ### **February Session Topic:** ***Get Out of Your Own Way: How to Get Unstuck and Be Unstoppable.*** Ever feel like you’ve reached a plateau in your business, career or life? Can’t see a way to the next level? Join Douglas editor-in-chief Kerry Slavens and guest panelists as they talk candidly about the experiences that held them back and the ideas that freed them to move past their plateaus — to achieve new levels of success. ### **Event Details** **What is IDEATION?** Ideation is an exciting event series moderated by Douglas editor-in-chief Kerry Slavens that explores big ideas, brave conversations and bold moves. This is the venue to get unstuck, connect to fresh ideas and meet engaged people, including entrepreneurs, influencers and disruptors. Most importantly, it’s the place to have a great time in an inspiring, entrepreneurial atmosphere where ideas ignite. **Who should be there?** Business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals. **How it works?** Grab a drink and a bite, sit back in KWENCH’s stylish space and take in the stories and “aha moments” of our exciting panel of guest speakers who will engage in lively and authentic on-stage conversations. **Who will be on stage?** Douglas magazine’s editor-in-chief Kerry Slavens will host a night of brave, bold and lively conversation between panelists. Guests to be announced, follow Douglas on Facebook and Instagram for all the updates! **When and where is it?** Thursday, February 6th, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., KWENCH work + culture at 2031 Store Street, Victoria, B.C.  |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 562011049 | Drop-In: Monthly Dinner with Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour | 2020-02-06 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-06 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Monthly on the 1st Thursday until December 4, 2020 | 2020-12-04 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20201204T075959Z;BYDAY=1TH | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:29 am | 2019-12-31 9:30 am | Join the Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour (SNIWWOC) for a meal and conversation. SNIWWOC programming is developed and delivered by women and is committed to the empowerment of women and addresses the social, cultural and political realities of racialized women. Visit SNIWWOC website to learn monthly topics. For more information, accessibility requests, bus tickets or dietary restrictions please email: info@sniwwoc.ca. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/monthly-dinner-with-support-network-for-indigenous-women-and-women-of-colour/all/> |
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| 544289123 | The Cave | 2020-02-06 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-06 | 8:47 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:41 am | Winner: TIFF 2019 People’s Choice Documentary Filmmaker Feras Fayyad’s riveting documentary plunges viewers into the conflict in Syria, where a heroic team of doctors and nurses try to save as many lives as they can amid a punishing five-year siege. The citizens of Ghouta, a town outside Damascus, live in a decimated landscape of rubble and half-razed buildings. But beneath that hopeless surface, a sprawling warren of underground corridors and treatment rooms form a surprisingly functioning if woefully under-resourced hospital. There, a pediatrician named Amani Ballor oversees a team of medical practitioners treating a near-constant stream of people suffering unimaginable wounds and even deeper emotional trauma. That most of these patients are children gives The Cave its profound sense of pathos, and also outrage: As if the physical and psychic toll aren’t enough, Dr. Amani also must battle the entrenched sexism of Syrian culture. Fayyad films The Cave with a grace and compositional sensitivity. While conveying the cramped, claustrophobic desperation of his subjects, he also makes space for technical beauty, especially in long tracking shots and moments of discretion with his observant but never obtrusive camera.—The Washington Post “The war above is impossible to forget, but Fayyad brings a calmness and grace to the film with smooth tracking shots and carefully composed scenes”.—The Star UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 569743678 | 🏳️🌈 Wet Coast Burlesque Presents: Bleeding Hearts Burlesque | 2020-02-06 | 7:30 pm | 2020-02-06 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-07 6:37 pm | **Join us this February for a very special, raw, and emotionally fuelled show. It's heART fuelled burlesque!** Join us this February for a very special, raw, and emotionally fuelled show. It's heART fuelled burlesque! Each performance is created from the heart and features content that will pull on your heart strings in all the right ways. Explore some of life's most beautiful and heartbreaking aspects through the raw and titillating performance art of burlesque. Bring your date, bring your friend, or be your own date! A monthly burlesque revue held at the Victoria Events Centre, Wet Coast Burlesque showcases local performers and artists while creating a supportive and welcoming environment for creative, progressive, and fun-loving adults. We thrive on artistry, empowerment, self-love, and taking every opportunity we can to celebrate life! We are advocates of the stage and all its people: the movers and shakers, trail blazers and heavy hitters, shimmiers and promenaders. We promise to host shows that will leave you inspired, energized, sparkly-eyed, and at least a little glittery. Featuring performances by: \- Cherry Cheeks \- Pixie Pleaser \- Gia Sangria \- Tommy Foxglove \- Vogue Mahone \- Gnarla Bush \- Mona Aerola \- Draco \- Pacific Blue \- Scarlett Hummingbird Hosted by the one and only Charlie Creamfill! \*\*\* This event takes place on the unceded and traditional lands of the Lekwungen peoples. \*\*\* Doors 7:30, show at 8:00. \*19+. No minors. **$23** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wet-coast-burlesque-presents-bleeding-hearts-burlesque-tickets-88749144079**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wet-coast-burlesque-presents-bleeding-hearts-burlesque-tickets-88749144079) \*Tickets are general admission. To secure seating please arrive as close to doors as possible! \*\*\* Accessibility: \* The Victoria Event Centre does not currently have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. \* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ \* Washrooms are for all genders |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 574688586 | 🏳️🌈 Drag, Queers & Beers 4 | 2020-02-06 | 7:30 pm | 2020-02-06 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-11 5:08 pm | Romance is in the air. Heart-eye emojis are on the mind. The season of cupids, love and heart-shaped candy is here. We are turning the Tasting Room into a runway with performances from three of the city's hottest drag artists. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Victoria's bearded theatre queen, Woofie Goldberg, and the zest, the spunk, the spicy funk that is Vivian Vanderpuss, and featuring the glamorous tall drink of water that is Honey Dewme. This event will have plenty of sweet party vibes, tart performance numbers, and a few tasty surprises. <https://www.facebook.com/events/628835777657226/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 596902833 | 🏳️🌈 Occult at Logan's: LGBTQ2S+ Variety Show | 2020-02-06 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-06 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-27 7:44 pm | Featuring local LGBTQ+ artists operating on the unceded territory of traditionally Lekwungen-speaking, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ people. Drag! Performance Art! Dance! Music! Etc.! Hosted by Occult sisters Ada Rawl & Henrietta Dubèt! \*\*100% Wheelchair accessible\*\* **$13 at the door or discounts online** **Doors: 8pm, Showtime: 9pm** Our security and service staff is aware of our community's needs and discomforts so communicate with the event/bar team! We have 20+ seats arranged which can be reserved ahead of time for guests who require seating. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/occult-at-logans-lgbtq2s-variety-feb-6-tickets-91729869509**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/occult-at-logans-lgbtq2s-variety-feb-6-tickets-91729869509) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 544289124 | The Cave | 2020-02-06 | 9:10 pm | 2020-02-06 | 10:57 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:41 am | Winner: TIFF 2019 People’s Choice Documentary Filmmaker Feras Fayyad’s riveting documentary plunges viewers into the conflict in Syria, where a heroic team of doctors and nurses try to save as many lives as they can amid a punishing five-year siege. The citizens of Ghouta, a town outside Damascus, live in a decimated landscape of rubble and half-razed buildings. But beneath that hopeless surface, a sprawling warren of underground corridors and treatment rooms form a surprisingly functioning if woefully under-resourced hospital. There, a pediatrician named Amani Ballor oversees a team of medical practitioners treating a near-constant stream of people suffering unimaginable wounds and even deeper emotional trauma. That most of these patients are children gives The Cave its profound sense of pathos, and also outrage: As if the physical and psychic toll aren’t enough, Dr. Amani also must battle the entrenched sexism of Syrian culture. Fayyad films The Cave with a grace and compositional sensitivity. While conveying the cramped, claustrophobic desperation of his subjects, he also makes space for technical beauty, especially in long tracking shots and moments of discretion with his observant but never obtrusive camera.—The Washington Post “The war above is impossible to forget, but Fayyad brings a calmness and grace to the film with smooth tracking shots and carefully composed scenes”.—The Star UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 549761979 | Regional Black Canadians Forum | 2020-02-07 | 9:30 am | 2020-02-07 | 4:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:31 am | 2019-12-18 11:34 am | The [African Arts & Culture Society](https://www.facebook.com/aacccsociety/) is hosting a [community forum](https://www.facebook.com/events/554962561940672/) focused on the International Decade for People of African Descent. The forum will tackle the following topics: - Black Ownership & Generating Wealth, - Media Representation, - Arts & Black Identity, - Mental & Physical Health, - Accessing Justice & Community Safety, - Migration and Inclusion, - Education Democratic Engagement, - Access to Affordable Housing and Shelter. The Decade is significant as it promotes respect, protection, and fulfillment of human rights of people of African Descent. We believe that this event is in line with the objectives of celebrating Black History Month. Attendance is free or by donation, but please register for this event via the [Eventbrite page](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/regional-black-canadians-forum-tickets-75224142435). FEBRUARY 6 - 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Greater Victoria Public Library 10:00 - 12:00 - The International Decade for People of African Descent in its Global Context General History of Africa 12:00 -2:00 visits to the Legislature, Government House, and other local areas of interest. 2:30 - 4:30 Focus groups/workshops Reg.: <https://forms.gle/Y6M3CDEiRh8yDZ5w7> FEBRUARY 7 - 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM 932 Balmoral Rd 9:30 - 12:30 - BRUNCH (by Donation) 12:30 - 4:30 - Plaidoyer - Conference FREE REGISTRATION: [https://regional-black-canadians-forum-tickets.eventbrite.ca](https://regional-black-canadians-forum-tickets.eventbrite.ca/) \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* We will be announcing Panelists and Speaker and much more in the months leading up to the forum \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Interested: Email us: vaccsociety@gmail.com |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 562014174 | Deans’ Lecture Series: "Shifting Families: Conceptions of the African Family in the Context of Migration" | 2020-02-07 | 12:30 pm | 2020-02-07 | 1:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:35 am | Research shapes the way we live and think. Meet distinguished members of the faculties of the University of Victoria and learn about their research interests. Check the calendar at continuingstudies.uvic.ca for lecture topics and schedules. Register online or call UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies at 250-472-4747. <https://www.gvpl.ca/events/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 575786228 | 📽️ VFF 2020: American Woman | 2020-02-07 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-07 | 7:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:40 pm | 2020-01-12 8:12 pm | **atmospheric + thrilling + elegant** **American Woman** **Director: Semi Chellas** **Canada 2019 85 min** **IMDB Rating: [5.9](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9109492/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9358160/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** Heiress Patty Hearst—the granddaughter of wealthy newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst—made international headlines when, following her kidnapping by members of the Symbionese Liberation Army, she reportedly adopted the beliefs of her captors. Semi Chellas’ (*Mad Men*, *The Romanoffs*) directorial debut is told from the point of view of a former radical named Jenny (Hong Chau) who is recruited to look after a group of fugitives, with Hearst (Sarah Gadon) among them, in a nuanced dramatization of what happened behind closed doors. Two idealists who find themselves at divergent but mirroring crossroads, Jenny and Patty are inevitably drawn together as the stakes get higher and pressures mount among their accompanying radicals on the run. Part thriller and part character drama, *American Woman* is driven by its magnetic lead performances from Chau and Gadon, with an ace supporting turn from Ellen Burstyn as Miss Dolly, a wealthy old woman whose ignorance helps motivate Jenny into action. Chellas, in adapting Susan Choi’s fictionalized novel about Patty Hearst and Wendy Yoshimura, adeptly captures a precise political moment in the United States in the mid-70s, when revolutionary thought and plights took confused turns and warred with themselves, ultimately seeming to fizzle away altogether. At its core, *American Woman* is a film about two human beings adrift who find in one another however briefly, something to anchor them to a present moment. – Adam Cook **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00 [](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 576964673 | Art Workshop w/ Katherine Babcock | 2020-02-07 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-07 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-01-13 9:54 am | **"Island Created, Island Inspired"** Join us for this workshop with local artist Katherine Babcock. In this art workshop you will get to paint and draw on a handmade wood piece provided by the artist to each attendee which will become a bottle holder. This could be the perfect gift to take home for your loved one in this Valentine's season. Katherine will lead the class through her painting process under the theme: "Island Created, Island Inspired" All supplies provided. No experience required. Limited seating! A complementary wine tasting will be provided. 100% of the profits of this event go to the artist as our support to artists in our community! Please note: Eventbrite charges fees, so this will be added to your ticket at checkout. If you have any questions, please email Marta at <tudorlrsevents@gmail.com> **$15** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-workshop-tickets-89526593451**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-workshop-tickets-89526593451) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 575720963 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Lara | 2020-02-07 | 6:15 pm | 2020-02-07 | 7:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:16 pm | 2020-01-12 8:12 pm | **Soulful + Funny + Psychological** **Director: Jan-Ole Gerster** **German 2019 98 min** **Karlovy Vary Film Festival Special Jury Prize** **IMDB Rating: [7.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7275830/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8265710/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** It’s early morning, a woman gets up, opens a window, pushes a chair up and prepares to jump. Then the doorbell rings. And so begins this often humorous mystery. Director Jan-Ole Gerster (writer, *Good Bye Lenin!;* director *Oh Boy*) follows Lara (Corinna Harfouch) throughout the day to reveal the reasons she wants to commit such an act. As Lara takes hold of her day, we begin to identify with her; her acts of kindness and acts of meanness reveal her dysfunction. She has dedicated herself to shaping her son into a professional concert pianist. One can only imagine the devotion and rigor that went into his training and the conflicts that must have arisen. It happens that the very day that her son is performing a piano concert, debuting an original composition, Lara is turning 60. Not invited to the concert, Lara decides to buy up all the remaining tickets and begins giving them away to strangers—along with an old piano teacher who holds the key to the psychological puzzle. Through his lead character, Gerster presents the notion that when taking artistic risks, one must ignore all criticism and offer up the soul in order to achieve great heights. Lara is a victim and a perpetrator, and the outstanding acting makes this a compelling film. – Kathy Kay **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/kifaru/) [](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/lara/)[**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/lara/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/lara/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575939592 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Men's Room | 2020-02-07 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-07 | 7:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:34 pm | 2020-01-12 8:08 pm | **Joyous + Honest + Amusing** **For vi er gutta** **Director: Petter Sommer, Jo Vemund Svendsen** **Norway 2018 74 min** **Audience Award Krakow Film Festival** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [8.3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8707516/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8767908/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_4)** A group of 25 Norwegian men in their prime get together every Tuesday to sing dirty rock songs and drink beer in this very joyous documentary. The men have promised to sing at each other’s funerals but what they hadn’t anticipated is how soon that might happen. Their choir director has a cancer diagnosis yet these closely-knit men plunge on without a whiff of sentimentality showing. Meanwhile the choir is preparing for its biggest gig to date as the warm-up act for Black Sabbath before their concert in Norway 2016. The countdown has started, and our band of choirboys try to keep their spirits high with ribald songs about the trials of middle-age, while they also prepare to say farewell. Their irreverent banter is always respectfully playful and the singing provides the vehicle for sharing their thoughts and opening up, joking with each other as they do. Rarely has a film been so quietly amusing, and surprisingly moving. Directors Sommer and Svendsen film without artifice – no jiggly camera or extreme close-ups but rather it settles amongst the men and you feel like part of the choir. The Men’s Room is refreshingly clear and straight forward storytelling. – Randy Waldie *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/matthias-maxime/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mens-room/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mens-room/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 574842080 | 📽️ VFF 2020 Opening Gala: La Belle Epoque | 2020-02-07 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-07 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-11 8:01 pm | 2020-01-12 8:09 pm | **Join us for the** **Glamourama of Deception** **Oh, you love it – confess!** A sparkle here, a flash there. This is the night to let it shine baby. A slit so high someone might get a nosebleed. Or a back so low – well that’s the point. Sparkle up your diamonds, grab your tiara (I’m talking to you Bob), and let the glamour be your guide. And while you sparkle we’ll deceive for a night full of doors to nowhere and doors to somewhere… **It’s an all-inclusive night of frivolity:** **Mad décor: check** **Film: check** **Dancing: check** **Food from award-winning Toque Catering: check** **Wine by:** **Roost Winery** **Church & State Wines** **Averill Creek Vineyard : check** **Beer by Spinnakers: check** **Cocktails by Sheringham: check** **Nostalgic + Romantic + Delightful** *La Belle Epoque* Director: Nicolas Bedos France 2019 115 min Director to Watch Palm Springs International Film Festival French filmmakers can create such charming films. *La Belle Epoque* follows Victor (Daniel Auteuil), a man stuck in the past, who squabbles incessantly with his unhappy wife Marianne (Fanny Ardant). Victor complains about technology, while Marianne happily consumes it all. Eventually Marianne, who begins to find Victor insufferably boring, embarks on an affair and throws him out on the street. Tired of the present, Victor takes his son up on the offer to try Time Travelers, a company that specializes in creating painstaking reenactments of whatever time in history a client wants to conjure. Victor chooses the day in 1974 when he first met Marianne in a Lyon café. As Victor settles into the re-creation of his past, he begins to flirt but soon falls deeply for the young woman playing Marianne, an actress dabbling in a relationship with the head of the company. Writer/director Bedos proves that nostalgia, the idealization of memory, can be seductive, but the film also speaks to the dangers of living in the past. The execution of *La Belle Epoque* is magical and showcases two wonderful French actors. There is so much chemistry! And so much sparkling wit! – Kathy Kay **$89** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/opening-gala-2019-studio-25-friday-feb-1st-630pm/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/opening-gala-2019-studio-25-friday-feb-1st-630pm/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 578588626 | Climate Change - the How, the Why, and the Maybe | 2020-02-07 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-07 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-01-14 12:13 pm | **Curious about climate change? Join the VWCA for an informative evening on how and why our climate is changing.** Over the years, humans have collectively chosen to ignore the effects of their actions on the environment. Join the VWCA for an informative evening on how and why our climate is changing as well as what the future might hold. Climate Change: The How, The Why, and The Maybe is presented by Chuck Sigmund. Chuck has taught and carried out field work in environmental chemistry for many years. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-change-the-how-the-why-and-the-maybe-tickets-86978704647**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-change-the-how-the-why-and-the-maybe-tickets-86978704647) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 544289125 | Harriet | 2020-02-07 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-07 | 9:06 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:42 am | The intensity and the lyrical fervor of Kasi Lemmons’s direction lend this historical drama, about Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and her work with the Underground Railroad, the exalted energy of secular scripture. The action begins in Maryland, in 1849, where the enslaved Araminta Ross (Cynthia Erivo) is granted permission to marry the freeman John Tubman (Zackary Momoh). When she is denied the freedom that she’d been promised, she risks her life to flee to Philadelphia. Taking her mother’s name, Harriet, she returns covertly—and armed—to guide her relatives to freedom. The movie presents a gripping and wide-ranging view of her activity—including her work with a daring black clergyman (Vondie Curtis-Hall) and the black abolitionist William Still (Leslie Odom, Jr.), who devotedly records the stories of the formerly enslaved—and her inner life, featuring depictions of the virtually prophetic visions that guide her in her mission.—The New York Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 572095624 | 🏒 Kamloops Blazers vs Victoria Royals | 2020-02-07 | 7:05 pm | 2020-02-07 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Daily until February 9, 2020 | 2020-02-09 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200209T075959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-09 3:39 pm | 2020-01-09 3:39 pm | **ADULT - CORNERS $17.50** **ADULT - SIDES $22.00** **CHILD (2-5) $7.00** **CLUB $27.00** **FRONT 2 ROWS $22.00** **RAIL w/ buffet $62.00** **SENIOR (65+) $17.50** **STUDENT w/ ID $17.50** **YOUTH (6-12) $13.00** **<https://victoriaroyals.com/>** **For Accessibility Seating, please call [ (250) 220 7789](tel:2502207789) For more information on Accessibility Seating at Save-On-Foods Memorial centre click the link below. [sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/](http://sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/)** **Please note: Section 104 is a non-alcohol section. Children 2 and over require a ticket.** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |
| 575901550 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Twentieth Century | 2020-02-07 | 8:30 pm | 2020-02-07 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 4:56 pm | 2020-01-12 8:08 pm | **Rambunctious + Beguiling + Inventive** **Director: Matthew Rankin** **Canada 2019 90 min** **Toronto Film Festival Best Canadian First Feature Film** **IMDB Rating: [7.6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7969836/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9109492/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3)** *The Twentieth Century* is one of the quintessential movie-going experiences of the…century —and it is also your patriotic duty to attend (not actually true, unlike every detail in this feature-length Heritage Moment…from hell). An incendiary send-up of Canadian identity, history and politics, Winnipeg-born Matthew Rankin’s insanely brilliant feature debut (read: masterpiece) is a hilariously irreverent, visually stunning retelling of how William Lyon Mackenzie King became Prime Minister and all the seals he had to club along the way. That’s what happened, right? King seems destined to earn Canada’s crown, but just how much debasement and degradation must an ambitious young politician endure in such a noble pursuit? Quite a lot, it seems. Particularly when the affection of an unattainable woman becomes his priority. Along his epic journey, King will encounter devastating heartbreak, fascistic corruption, hilarious diversions to the outsider cities of Vancouver and Winnipeg, and…kinky boot sniffing. Visually dazzling, Rankin’s artificial sets and 16mm aesthetic give the film an artisanal look and feel that place the film out of both contemporary and historical time. Pointedly set at the young country’s entry into the oh-so-civil 1900s, the film calls into question Canada’s conspicuously precious self-image. In its own mischievous myth-making, *The Twentieth Centur*y skewers the formation and perpetuation of national narratives. You’ll be at the edge of your seat, hanging onto your hats—and citizenship—as you experience one of the wildest films of the year. – Adam Cook *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575916150 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Kuessipan | 2020-02-07 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-07 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:12 pm | 2020-01-12 8:08 pm | **Soulful+ Unflinching + Bonds** **BC Premiere** **Director: Myriam Verreault** **Canada 2019 117 min** **Quebec City Film Festival Grand Prix Award** **IMDB Rating: [7.6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4292432/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** Mikuan and Shaniss live in an Innu community in Quebec’s Côte-Nord region. They have been inseparable since childhood, but as they approach adulthood their paths diverge. The first wants to leave their tiny community to build a future based on openness, literature and the big city. The second is facing obstacles that she will have to struggle to overcome. Ten years after the much-lauded *À l’ouest de Pluton*, Myriam Verreault returns with a second feature, a sensitive film co-written with Naomi Fontaine, author of the eponymous novel. It is a story of strong female friendship and a clear-eyed look at life in Indigenous communities, starring superb non-professional actresses. *Kuessipan* earned the Grand prix at the Quebec City Film Festival. Mikuan et Shaniss vivent dans une communauté Innue de la Côte-Nord du Québec. Elles sont inséparables depuis leur enfance, mais alors que l’âge adulte approche, leurs chemins prennent des voies divergentes. Pour la première, désireuse de quitter cet endroit trop petit pour elle, l’avenir passe par l’ouverture, la littérature et la grande ville. Pour la seconde, la vie a placé sur son chemin des contraintes qu’elle devra apprendre à surmonter. Dix ans après le très remarqué *À l’ouest de Pluton*, Myriam Verreault réalise un deuxième long métrage d’une grande sensibilité, coécrit avec Naomi Fontaine, à partir de l’oeuvre éponyme de cette dernière. On y retrouve une histoire d’amitié féminine forte et une chronique lucide de la vie dans les communautés amérindiennes, portées par des comédiennes non professionnelles épatantes. *Kuessipan* a reçu le Grand prix au Festival de cinéma de la ville de Québec. – François Lemieux *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/haida-modern/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hearts-and-bones/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/kuessipan/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/kuessipan/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575751422 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Climb | 2020-02-07 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-07 | 10:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:51 pm | 2020-01-12 8:08 pm | **Hilarious + Biting + Seinfeldian** **BC Premiere** **Director: Michael Angelo Covino** **USA / 2019 / 94 minutes** **Deauville Film Festival Jury Prize** **IMDB Rating: [7.2](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8637440/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8721556/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Some friendships are an uphill battle. In *The Climb*, director Michael Angelo Covino and co-writer Kyle Marvin take their Sundance-stunning short film of the same name and elevate it to new — and even funnier — heights. Beginning as a bachelor party trip of best friends Mike (Covino) and Kyle (Marvin), The tone of this this transgressive comedy soon becomes clear when Mike reveals he’s been sleeping with Kyle’s fiancée. Soon, two things become abundantly clear: yes, Mike is the worst best friend in the world — but Kyle’s life is incomplete without him. That’s just Chapter One. As the film cycles through years of Mike’s and Kyle’s codependency, *The Climb* enters into situations that hilariously recall the obnoxious antics of some of *Seinfeld*’s characters — especially George and Kramer. Think they can be jerks? Wait ‘til you meet Mike. While you wouldn’t expect a debut feature filmmaker to commit to such painstaking choreography, Covino aspires to cinematic glory: *The Climb*’s artful direction results in calculated takes that often run for minutes at a time. Although these long sequences aren’t strictly necessary, they’re all part of Covino’s attempt to subvert everything you expect from a buddy comedy. He overwhelmingly succeeds. – Jake Howell *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-climb/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-climb/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544289126 | Harriet | 2020-02-07 | 9:20 pm | 2020-02-07 | 11:26 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:42 am | The intensity and the lyrical fervor of Kasi Lemmons’s direction lend this historical drama, about Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and her work with the Underground Railroad, the exalted energy of secular scripture. The action begins in Maryland, in 1849, where the enslaved Araminta Ross (Cynthia Erivo) is granted permission to marry the freeman John Tubman (Zackary Momoh). When she is denied the freedom that she’d been promised, she risks her life to flee to Philadelphia. Taking her mother’s name, Harriet, she returns covertly—and armed—to guide her relatives to freedom. The movie presents a gripping and wide-ranging view of her activity—including her work with a daring black clergyman (Vondie Curtis-Hall) and the black abolitionist William Still (Leslie Odom, Jr.), who devotedly records the stories of the formerly enslaved—and her inner life, featuring depictions of the virtually prophetic visions that guide her in her mission.—The New York Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 582828094 | Women’s Shelter Movement across Canada | 2020-02-08 | 10:00 am | 2020-02-08 | 11:30 am | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Our Place | 2020-01-17 3:35 pm | Exclusive Presentation by award-winning author Margo Goodhand. Dates/ Location: Sat., Feb. 8, 10-11:30 AM at Victoria City Hall Council Antechambers, or Tues. Feb. 25, 10-11:30 at the Boardroom, 94 Talcott Road in View Royal **Cost: $25; Free to Circle of Love Monthly Donors** **RSVP: Kari Frazer 250-940-5068 or** [**karif@ourplacesociety.com**](mailto:karif@ourplacesociety.com) **<https://www.ourplacesociety.com/get-involved/events>** **Volunteer with Our Place:** [**https://www.ourplacesociety.com/volunteer**](https://www.ourplacesociety.com/volunteer) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 551687866 | Planning Your Year Round Veggie Garden | 2020-02-08 | 10:00 am | 2020-02-08 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-20 12:35 pm | Learn how to plan to grow year round, care for your soil, protect your crops in winter, and deal with pests and diseases. About this Event Here in Victoria good planning makes it possible to harvest produce from our gardens during every month of the year. Knowing when to sow seeds is important. But it’s just as crucial to know when and how to transition one crop to another. This presentation will show you how to plan to grow year round, care for your soil, protect your crops in winter, and we’ll even touch on pests and diseases! Instructor Bio: As the Site Manager and Community Education Coordinator at the Compost Education centre, Kayla Siefried practices organic gardening and permaculture in the Compost Education Centre’s gardens and in her own urban backyard. She’s gathered knowledge from a variety of wise teachers after living and working on numerous permaculture inspired food growing farms in Canada, Australia, Ecuador, and Cambodia. She’s completed various permaculture and gardening trainings, after she completed her formal education at the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies. Kayla has also spent time facilitating a wide variety of learning opportunities for learners of all ages, from preschoolers all the way up to older folks. She thrives on sharing her knowledge with others, and when she’s not teaching, playing in the garden, she’s likely cooking and preserving up a storm in the kitchen, dancing, crafting, hiking or camping! \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **$20 Non-members / $15 Members (without free workshop credit)** **Only current members in good standing are eligible to use the free ticket option as a part of their member benefits package.** **Please pre-register for this event.** **<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-your-year-round-veggie-garden-tickets-84957434975>** Customers can request a refund within 30 days of ticket purchase. After 30 days refunds and workshop exchanges are not permitted due to administrative staffing capacity. You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contacting office@compost.bc.ca \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 575993410 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Booksellers | 2020-02-08 | 10:15 am | 2020-02-08 | 11:55 am | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:28 pm | 2020-01-12 7:55 pm | **Fascinating + “Page-turning” + Eccentric** **Director: D.W. Young** **USA / 2019 / 99 minutes** **IMDB Rating: [No Rating](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9355194/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1)** Some of the most fascinating documentaries study subcultures within subcultures. Delving into the quirky community of rare and antiquarian booksellers in New York City — there are literally dozens of them! — D.W. Young’s refreshingly funny documentary provides a lighthearted (and often thoughtful) portrayal of the eccentric personalities who keep the scene alive. Did we say eccentric? It might be a prerequisite for anyone interested in getting into the business, which, like many industries, has undergone a tremendous shift in the age of digital transformation (in other words, buying books off Amazon). For instance: where’s the thrill of the hunt — the joy of a precious find — when someone can order a first edition with a couple of clicks on the internet? As much as it looks forward to the future of the business — and the up-and-coming players who will drive it — the documentary doesn’t deny us the pleasures of the past, including some of the trade’s most prized collections. Books bound in human skin? Why not? Sure, it might be concerned with the dustiest and the mustiest of tomes, but *The Booksellers* is brought to life by humourous interviews (including one with Fran Lebowitz) and an array of genuine oddities that make for engrossing — perhaps even “page-turning” — non-fiction. – Jake Howell **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shorts-connected/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-booksellers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-booksellers/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 562018940 | 🎈 Living Opera: Flight of the Hummingbird | 2020-02-08 | 10:30 am | 2020-02-08 | 11:30 am | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:41 am | 2019-12-31 9:43 am | Ages 8-12. Living Opera is a fun and engaging introduction to opera for kids that incorporates singing, storytelling and music-based learning. Presented in partnership with Pacific Opera Victoria. Registration begins January 2. This program is presented as part of the Be a Hummingbird series. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/living-opera-flight-of-the-hummingbird/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 612981516 | 🎈💘 Museum Tots: Valentine’s Day | 2020-02-08 | 11:00 am | 2020-02-08 | 12:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | The Maritime Museum of British Columbia | 2020-02-07 10:12 am | JOIN US SATURDAY MORNINGS FOR MUSEUM TOTS! This weekly program introduces children ages 3 – 5 to the fun world of museum learning. Each week’s program revolves around a new theme, encouraging children to learn through crafts, play, song, and dance. \*\*\*\*\*\* THIS WEEK’S THEME: VALENTINE’S DAY \*\*\*\*\*\* NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED – DROP-INS WELCOME! For more information, please call us at 250.385.4222 or email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca. Please note: Parents are required to stay for the duration of the program. <https://mmbc.bc.ca/events/museum-tots-2020-02-08/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 601750676 | Keto Cooking Class: Spaghetti and Meatballs | 2020-02-08 | 12:00 pm | 2020-02-08 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-30 3:41 pm | Are you new to eating Keto, or have someone in your life who is Keto and you're unsure to cook for them? Then this class is for you! Learn how to make a delicious Keto meal, all from scratch! Mike Haddow, of Goodlife Fitness, will spend an hour teaching you how to create this Keto Spaghetti and Meatballs, all from scratch. Each participant will be given a portion to eat at the end of class. **$10** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/keto-cooking-class-spaghetti-and-meatballs-tickets-92262308047>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 575705305 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Corpus Christi | 2020-02-08 | 12:15 pm | 2020-02-08 | 2:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 12:55 pm | 2020-01-12 7:55 pm | **Disquieting + Provocative + Intelligent** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: Jan Komasa** **Poland/France 2019 116 min** **Venice Film Festival Best Film Award** **IMDB Rating: [6.9](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8649186/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** Twenty-something Daniel (Bartosz Bielenia) has more past than he does future. He lives in a juvenile detention centre, under constant pressure and weighed down by the threat of his crimes returning to confront him. His only real friend is a fierce and open-minded priest whose footsteps he would follow in – if he could. When Daniel is sent to work in a carpenter shop in a small town he instead runs away. Finding a priest’s robes, who no longer has need of them, he dons the garb and sets up in the church. Daniel becomes a quick study, looking up online the rituals of the mass. But this is no ordinary place where Daniel has landed. The town has been wounded deeply by a tragic car crash that killed many of the town’s children. As Daniel takes over the church with impassioned, though unusual sermons, he becomes an important member of the community and integral to the town’s healing. Corpus Christi is a study of faith, vocation and redemption. As the world is consumed by the subject of privilege (whether aristocratic or meritocratic) it’s clear that some have an advantaged start in life. *Corpus Christi* asks, “can someone escape their beginnings if given the right opportunities?” – Kathy Kay *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening* starts. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575790739 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Bait | 2020-02-08 | 12:30 pm | 2020-02-08 | 1:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:50 pm | 2020-01-12 7:55 pm | **Groundbreaking + Fresh + Expressionist** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: Mark Jenkin** **UK 2019 89 min** **Stockholm Film Festival Best Director Award** **IMDB Rating: [7.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9652782/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Described by The Guardian as “one of the defining British films of the decade”, Mark Jenkin’s *Bait* is a dreamlike portrait of the battle between locals and tourists in a once-thriving Cornish fishing village. Shot on 16mm print, and processed with (rumour has it) instant coffee grains, *Bait* appears on screen like a rare black and white relic from another era. At once nostalgic and groundbreaking, Jenkins’ techniques, rather than being gimmicky, mirror the textures of the Cornish coast—as though the film has been brought into existence by the very coastline it depicts. Comedian Edward Rowe stars as Martin, a gruff fisherman selling mackerel in the local pub. As the holiday season rolls in, Martin becomes increasingly disgruntled by the arrival of visiting tourists from London and the home-counties—posh sophisticates who drink prosecco and turn their noses up at his appearance. Their flagrant displays of wealth and privilege seem at odds with the local, disillusioned youth and Martin’s dream to eventually squirrel away enough ten pound notes to buy his own fishing boat. In *Bait*, Jenkins has created a stylized and complex visual language to tell an age-old tale of a community fighting to stay alive. While concentrating on the local, *Bait* is, nonetheless, a “state of the nation” film. The tensions of the Brexit crisis rumble just beneath the surface of this narrative about a struggling regional village and the relentless erosion of its local traditions. – Jo Duncombe *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/architecture-of-infinity/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bacurau/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bait/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bait/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544289127 | 🎈 Kids' Movie Matinee: Abominable | 2020-02-08 | 12:45 pm | 2020-02-08 | 2:23 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:36 am | When teenage Yi encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin and Peng, name him "Everest" and embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family at the highest point on Earth. But the trio of friends will have to stay one-step ahead of Burnish, a wealthy man intent on capturing a Yeti, and zoologist Dr. Zara to help Everest get home. | By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 575764756 | 📽️ VFF 2020: A Son | 2020-02-08 | 1:00 pm | 2020-02-08 | 2:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:06 pm | 2020-01-12 7:56 pm | **Intense + Complex + Intimate** **Bik Eneich: Un Fils** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Mehdi Barsaoui** **Tunisia 2019 96 min** **Best Actor I Venice FF** **Best Feature Film I Hamburg FF** **IMDB Rating:** [7.9](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10749760/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) The 2011 Tunisian Revolution—the incendiary spark that ignited the pan-Arab popular rebellions known collectively as the “Arab Spring”—culminated in Tunisia in mass protests that led to the ouster of the kleptocratic and authoritarian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. In his powerful début feature, *A Son*, director Mehdi Barsaoui implies that the revolution was only a necessary first step in the transformation of Tunisia. The film suggests that the turbulent process of change continues in the present, and that the nation’s transformation is beset by political and social difficulties. Barsaoui’s film is far too nimble however, to become a political tract. Instead, *A Son* offers viewers a taut, intimate and gorgeously shot drama based on real events whose implication is that in the deep-rooted cultures of North Africa, the past refuses to simply recede. During a celebratory excursion into the austere Tunisian desert, Meriem (newcomer actress Najla Ben Abdallah), Fares (Sami Bouajila, who received the best actor award in the Horizons section of the Venice Film Festival), and their ten-year-old son Aziz (Youssef Khemiri), are caught in the crossfire of a surprise militant attack. Aziz is seriously wounded and, as his still blood-spattered parents soon learn, requires an urgent liver transplant. This crisis sets in motion a meticulously structured plot in which emotional betrayal and sexual double standards serve as the intimate counterparts to post-revolutionary political inequity and religious tensions in the new Tunisia. Winner of multiple international festival awards, *A Son* reveals that political change inevitably plays out most profoundly in intimate contexts. – Lincoln Z. Shlensky *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 589312449 | When Raven Became Spider | Finissage with Sonny Assu | 2020-02-08 | 2:00 pm | 2020-02-08 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-01-22 12:06 pm | Join us Saturday, February 8, from 2-4pm to celebrate the closing of When Raven Became Spider with a talk by Sonny Assu! Running from Jan 10-Feb 8, When Raven Became Spider fuses Indigenous art-making and storytelling practices with superhero motifs. The show features both older and recent work from Sonny alongside pieces from Joi T. Arcand, Shaun Beyale, Julianne Beaudin-Herney, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, and Jeffery Veregge. Sonny will share more about his practice and involvement in the show in a public talk. There will be water and snacks available. \-- Open Space respectfully acknowledges that we are located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We seek to honour and uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories. Open Space is not wheelchair accessible and is accessed by a flight of 23 stairs with two landings. There are two gender inclusive washrooms, one multi-stall and one single stall with a urinal. If you have any other questions or concerns about accessibility, please contact office \[at\] openspace.ca or 250-383-8833. **<http://openspace.ca/programming/when-raven-became-spider>** **Volunteer with Open Space:** [**http://openspace.ca/volunteer**](http://openspace.ca/volunteer) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 575978399 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Senior Love Triangle | 2020-02-08 | 2:45 pm | 2020-02-08 | 4:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:13 pm | 2020-01-12 7:56 pm | **Timeless + Graceful + Gorgeous** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Kelly Blatz** **USA / 2019 / 98 minutes** **IMDB Rating: [No Rating](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8083936/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Some stories are timeless. Others are equally ageless. Encapsulating its core conflict in three simple words, *Senior Love Triangle*’s title is one of many perfectly balanced elements at play in Kelly Blatz’s beautiful debut feature. At its heart are Will, Adina, and Jeanie, three individuals living in retirement homes in East Hollywood. It’s soon revealed that they’ve got a passionate romantic dynamic — but things take a turn when Will, a World War II veteran, begins to suffer from serious delusions, sparking many of the film’s conversations about love, mental health, and the way they intersect with aging. If it all feels real, it’s because it is, more or less. *Senior Love Triangle* shares its name with a *TIME* magazine photo documentary by co-writer and producer Isadora Kosofsky, who captured the romantic lives of the actual Will, Adina, and Jeanie living in East Hollywood in 2012. As depicted respectfully and intimately in the film, there are many types of love. To that end, aesthetes and cinephiles alike are in for a treat: *Senior Love Triangle*’s gorgeous filmmaking shows us sumptuous images you’ll want to see on the biggest screen possible. As a director, Blatz revels in these pleasures, but they never feel indulgent; his central story remains one of grace, comedy, and genuine humanity. – Jake Howell **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mr-toilet-the-worlds-2-man/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/senior-love-triangle/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/senior-love-triangle/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575888592 | 📽️ VFF 2020: It Must Be Heaven | 2020-02-08 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-08 | 4:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 4:33 pm | 2020-01-12 7:56 pm | **International + Humorous + Keatonesque** **Director: Elia Suleiman** **Palestine, France 2019 101 min** **FIPRESCI Prize I Cannes Film Festival** **IMDB Rating: [7.3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8359842/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** **[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9723386/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Elia Suleiman, the Palestinian director whose deadpan comedy is often likened to that of the French humorist Jacques Tati, equally deserves comparison to scandalous surrealists such as Luis Buñuel and to a cinematic satirist like Miloš Forman. Suleiman achieved international renown with his feature films *Chronicle of a Disappearance* (1996; winner of the Best First Film Prize at the Venice Film Festival) and *Divine Intervention* (2002; winner of the jury prize at Cannes and the International Critics Prize), both set in Israel and the Palestinian territories. These films offer mordant reflections on Israel’s repression of Palestinians, whom Suleiman depicts with unavoidable historical irony, as a wandering people exiled, like the Jews, from their homeland even when they manage to live in it. Suleiman’s latest feature, *It Must Be Heaven*, a Palme d’Or selection at Cannes and Palestine’s Oscar entry, is no less biting in its satirical depiction of Palestinian existence, but this film differs notably from his earlier productions. Although partly set in Suleiman’s native Nazareth, most of the film takes place in Paris and New York, where the character Elia Suleiman, played by the director, unsuccessfully solicits funding for a film and, just as futilely, seeks moral solidarity with the international academic and art worlds. Wherever the director goes, he encounters a seductive blankness or incomprehension—the world, it seems, has become culturally Balkanized and the people in it morally dispossessed, much like the Palestinians themselves. The irony, as he reveals with masterly black humour, lies in the rest of the world’s refusal to recognize its Palestinification. – Lincoln Z. Shlensky *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/eddys-kingdom/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/it-must-be-heaven/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/it-must-be-heaven/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575733648 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Olympic Dreams | 2020-02-08 | 3:15 pm | 2020-02-08 | 4:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:31 pm | 2020-01-12 7:56 pm | **Bittersweet + Unique + Insightful** **Director: Jeremy Teicher** **USA / 2019 / 83 minutes** **IMDB Rating: [7.6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8964214/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10974556/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_4)** Recalling the bittersweet romantic comedy of Sofia Coppola’s *Lost in Translation*, Jeremy Teicher’s *Olympic Dreams* is a unique — and poignant — behind-the-scenes look at life in the Olympic Village at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Athlete and actress Alexi Pappas plays Penelope, an Olympic hopeful cross-country skier who’s a long way from home. Prepping for her event, she meets Ezra (Nick Kroll), a volunteer dentist who is similarly feeling homesick. It doesn’t take long before mutual ennui and culture shock get the better of them, and soon *Olympic Dreams* realizes its winning — and wholly original — meet-cute premise. In 2010, you might have been lucky enough to catch an event or two at the Vancouver Winter Olympics. *Olympic Dreams* provides a peek at what really goes on at the hopeful climax of an athlete’s career, which isn’t always golden glory. There are winners and there are losers, and the latter must cope with crushing defeat. Opening up to one another, Penelope and Ezra indeed have some charming conversations amidst their admittedly bizarre microcosmic circumstances. Just the same, they also aren’t afraid to ask each other some tough questions on their ultimate hopes and dreams — and what those even mean in the first place. – Jake Howell *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/olympic-dreams/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/olympic-dreams/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575963017 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Anne at 13,000 ft. | 2020-02-08 | 4:00 pm | 2020-02-08 | 5:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:58 pm | 2020-01-12 7:56 pm | **Emotional + Playful + Exhilarating** **Director: Kazik Radwanski** **Canada 2019 75 min** **Toronto Film Festival Platform Prize Honorable Mention** **IMDB Rating: [6.5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10874006/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9120416/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3)** A young daycare worker named Anne (Deragh Campbell) struggles to move through daily life as her playful behaviour continually veers from endearing to disconcerting in this compelling drama by writer-director Kazik Radwanski (*How Heavy This Hammer*). From her interactions with the children to a drunken Maid of Honour speech, it’s abundantly clear that Anne is a warm and caring person but her failure to identify boundaries discomforts her colleagues, friends and family, putting her job and relationships at risk. When she meets a romantic interest (Matt Johnson) at her friend’s wedding, Anne’s grip on her responsibilities only seems to loosen further. Her lightness of being and inability to fit into the world around her calls into question our society’s notions of appropriateness and support. Stylistically shaped around the protagonist, Radwanski keeps us in close proximity to Anne without explicitly revealing her psychology, avoiding the pitfalls and clichés of a character study and refusing to define her uneasy state of mind. We usually take the intimacy that movies grant us to their characters for granted, but here the lack of distance is almost claustrophobic, making for an intensely palpable viewing experience. Perennial star of Canada’s best independent cinema, Deragh Campbell (*MS Slavic 7*) gives one of the year’s most breathtaking performances, crafting a fully realized character at once unknowable to the viewer yet deeply and completely felt. – Adam Cook **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-then-we-danced/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/alice/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/anne-at-13000-ft/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/anne-at-13000-ft/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575772537 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Kifaru | 2020-02-08 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-08 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:20 pm | 2020-01-12 7:56 pm | **Heartbreaking + Vital + Urgent** **BC Premiere** **Director: David Hambridge** **USA / 2019 / 81 minutes** **Grand Jury Prize, Feature Documentary | Slamdance FF** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [7.5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8265710/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** Hearts were heavy on March 19th, 2018, when Sudan, the last known male northern white rhinoceros, was euthanized at the age of 45. Sudan’s health complications — and general weakness — made it too difficult for him to carry on, and rangers at Central Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where this urgent documentary was filmed, were faced with no other choice. Sadly, it’s no mystery why there are but two (known) northern white rhinoceroses left in the world: their horns, valued at exorbitant prices on black and legal markets, have been highly sought after by poachers, making protection of these gentle giants a 24/7 job. As one Ol Pejeta ranger says in the film, “extinction is the definition of human extremes of greed.” Ol Pejeta’s caretakers, who filmmaker David Hambridge followed alongside for several years, are anything but greedy. Indeed, their selfless dedication to their work is a reminder that humans are inherently good, and have the capacity to accomplish incredible feats. Feats like the successful production of a viable rhino embryo, providing scientists with a glimmer of hope for the future of the species. Though Sudan is gone, Kifaru’s gorgeous cinematography captures a stunning, stirring look at the end of his life, immortalizing him — and stories like his — forever. While heartbreaking to watch, it’s vital that we do. - Jake Howell *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00 [](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/kifaru/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/kifaru/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575787565 | 📽️ VFF 2020: And the Birds Rained Down | 2020-02-08 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-08 | 7:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:44 pm | 2020-01-12 7:56 pm | **Beautiful + Poignant + Frank** **Director: Louise Archambault** **Quebec 2019 127 min** **San Sebastián International Film Festival Solidarity Award** **IMDB Rating: [7.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10441486/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9109492/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3)** After their friend dies, Charlie and Tom are alone, isolated deep in an Abitibi forest. Living with only the bare necessities, they enjoy a quiet life together until one day they are joined by an old woman who refuses to go back to a nursing home and a young photographer leading an investigation. The arrival of the two strangers in the old friends’ hermetic world throws them off balance. Adapted from a popular novel by Jocelyne Saucier, this tender tale directed by Louise Archambault (Gabrielle) goes straight to the heart both with its themes (acceptance, solitude, etc.) and its delicately composed images. Nuanced performances by Gilbert Sicotte, Rémy Girard and a heartbreaking Andrée Lachapelle give this intimate adventure an irresistible energy. The film’s success at the Quebec box office last fall is ample proof. – François Lemieux Après le décès de leur copain, Charlie et Tom sont restés seuls, coupés du monde dans une forêt d’Abitibi. Vivant avec le strict minimum de confort, ils écoulent des moments paisibles jusqu’au jour où débarquent, sans crier gare, une vieille femme refusant de rentrer à l’hospice et une jeune photographe qui mène une enquête. L’arrivée de ces deux étrangères dans le monde très fermé des deux amis bouleverse leur équilibre. Adaptée du populaire roman de Jocelyne Saucier, cette douce chronique réalisée par Louise Archambault (Gabrielle) touche droit au coeur, tant par ses thèmes (acceptation de l’autre, solitude, etc.) que par sa délicate composition d’images. Les compositions délicates de Gilbert Sicotte, Rémy Girard et de la bouleversante Andrée Lachapelle portent cette aventure intime avec brio. À preuve, le grand succès public rencontré lors de la sortie en salle au Québec à l’automne dernier. *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 571007849 | 📈 Food for Families Gala 2020 | 2020-02-08 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-08 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-08 7:00 pm | ## A delectable gala fundraiser in support of The Mustard Seed Food Bank. [The Union Club](https://www.unionclub.com/) and The Mustard Seed are pleased to present the 2nd annual **Food for Families Gala** on February 8th, 2020. An evening filled with soulful sounds of R&B as well as a beautifully crafted 3-course dinner by The Union Club’s very own Executive Chef, [Nicolas Hipperson](https://www.unionclub.com/Dining---Catering/Dining-At-The-Club/Dinner_at_the_Club.aspx). Gather your family and friends or colleagues together in celebration and support of The Mustard Seed. As a guest this evening, you will enjoy a champagne reception, silent and live auction and wine with dinner. All proceeds from this event will be used to further support families through the Mustard Seed’s food distribution initiatives in Greater Victoria. ### ***Price**: $160 ($100 charitable tax receipt provided)* ***Dress Code: Black tie & evening gowns.*** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/food-for-families-gala-2020-tickets-88853905423**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/food-for-families-gala-2020-tickets-88853905423) ### Thank you to our Sponsors! *For information on purchasing a table OR event sponsorship, please contact <janiene@mustardseed.ca> or 778-677-2303.* |
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| 575756385 | 📽️ VFF 2020: White Lie | 2020-02-08 | 6:15 pm | 2020-02-08 | 7:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:59 pm | 2020-01-12 7:56 pm | **Emotional + Sharp + Complex** **BC Premiere** **Director: Yonah Lewis, Calvin Thomas** **Canada 2019 96 min** **IMDB Rating: [8.1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9169036/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10263296/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** One of the great virtues of the internet age is the ability to help mobilize support for worthy causes. Dance major Katie (Kacey Rohl) has become something of a celebrity hero on her campus as she raises awareness and a considerable sum of money for her courageous fight against cancer. There is only one problem: Katie isn’t actually sick. Deceptively distinguished by her clean-shaven head, she is as healthy as a young woman can be, at least physically. Her friends, professors and loyal girlfriend Jennifer (Amber Anderson) – a heartbreakingly stalwart source of support – have all fallen for Katie’s cruel theatrics. With an elaborate web of lies already spun, how much further is she willing to go to maintain this fragile facade, as her charity campaign ramps up and as does her ruthless pursuit of a lucrative grant. A darkly sharp psychological drama marked by a wealth of tension kept at a masterful boiling point throughout, acclaimed writer-director duo Yonah Lewis and Calvin Thomas (*Amy George*, *Spice it Up*) have crafted a superb film that examines the very nature of dishonesty and the extreme emotional needs that people will stop at nothing to satisfy. At the centre of *White Lie* is one of the year’s most astonishing lead performances in which Kacey Rohl dazzles with her ability to create a complex, unlikable and wholly compelling protagonist you can’t look away from. – Adam Cook *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mr-toilet-the-worlds-2-man/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/white-lie/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/white-lie/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575891884 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Talking About Trees | 2020-02-08 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-08 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 4:40 pm | 2020-01-12 7:56 pm | **Sisyphean + Gentle + Authentic** **Director: Suhaib Gasmelbari** **France, Sudan, Chad, Germany, Qatar 2019 93 minutes** **Documentary** **Best Documentary + Audience Choice Best Doc Awards, Berlin Film Festival** **IMDB Rating: [8.1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9658178/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10384744/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** International award-winning filmmakers, Ibrahim, Suleiman, Manar and Altayeb have not lost any of their passion for film. Since 1989, the regime lead by al-Bashir has forced film culture in Sudan underground and it has often sent young filmmakers into exile or prison. Treading carefully, these passionate men drive an old bus to villages to create pop-up screenings at night where Charlie Chaplin’s *Modern Times* draws a crowd full of laughing children. The four old friends have one dream – to restore a large dilapidated outdoor cinema and bring it back into use. The nightmare would be to draw the ire of the corrupt regime and so they set about their task asking permission every step of the way. Beginning with Revolution Cinema, the venue they hope to co-opt provides the first hurdle. The men must allay the fears of the current owner who too fears the government. Once given permission the men begin the renewal themselves and begin scraping and repainting, taking a survey of what film to screen, and getting a modern projector. This remarkable film illustrates life under a repressive dictator without showing a single frame of the crimes committed against the population. Instead it’s the repercussions that evoke such an unexpected power. The patience of the men as they get sent from a Ministry to National Security to even the Vice Squad before being sent back to National Security drives home their commitment to the essential nature of cinema. – Kathy Kay *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/heroic-losers/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/talking-about-trees/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/talking-about-trees/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544289128 | Harriet | 2020-02-08 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-08 | 9:06 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:42 am | The intensity and the lyrical fervor of Kasi Lemmons’s direction lend this historical drama, about Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and her work with the Underground Railroad, the exalted energy of secular scripture. The action begins in Maryland, in 1849, where the enslaved Araminta Ross (Cynthia Erivo) is granted permission to marry the freeman John Tubman (Zackary Momoh). When she is denied the freedom that she’d been promised, she risks her life to flee to Philadelphia. Taking her mother’s name, Harriet, she returns covertly—and armed—to guide her relatives to freedom. The movie presents a gripping and wide-ranging view of her activity—including her work with a daring black clergyman (Vondie Curtis-Hall) and the black abolitionist William Still (Leslie Odom, Jr.), who devotedly records the stories of the formerly enslaved—and her inner life, featuring depictions of the virtually prophetic visions that guide her in her mission.—The New York Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 573054524 | 🏳️🌈 OUTstages Festival: Where the Two-Spirit Lives | 2020-02-08 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-08 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until February 10, 2020 | 2020-02-10 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200210T075959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-10 10:21 am | 2020-01-10 10:21 am | One part confessional, one part drag extravaganza, and all parts celebration, *Where the Two-Spirit Lives* explores what it means to identify as a Two-Spirit person in a contemporary society. It is about the journey we take when faced with our authentic self, while decolonizing gender fluidity through isolation and ritualization. It is a mixture of commentary and reflection tied together with drag performances that refer back to the power and resurgence of the Two-Spirit identity: The intersectionality of being a queer person of colour and how that awakens the inner diva. - **Created: Marshall Vielle** - **Performed: Marshall Vielle** - **Advance price: $20** - **Door price: $20** - **Duration: 75 mins** - **Rating: PG14, Coarse Language** - **Genre: Dramedy, Storytelling, Drag** - **Country: Lethbridge, AB** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/where-the-two-spirit-lives/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/where-the-two-spirit-lives/) \- - - **OUTstages**, a decidedly queer theatre festival, returns for the 6th year to heat up February. This festival is packed with theatre, music, drag, burlesque, storytelling, a returning favourite, some familiar faces and a new-work-in development! **Tickets and passes** can be purchased online, or in-person at Ticket Rocket, 1050 Meares Street (Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm). **Under 25?** Want to experience the festival? Sign-up for our **Youth OUTreach** Ticket Program, proudly sponsored by Drag, Queers & Beers. \- - - **Get OUT** with a $55 shareable pass, valid for 3 advance or in-person admissions to any combination of shows at OUTstages. Limited number of passes available, so act fast! See 3 shows yourself, or share with a friend. **Save up to 30% off single tickets ($20-$25).** Available only in advance through Ticket Rocket, not available at the door. **More Information** Must pick up actual pass at Ticket Rocket (print at home ticket is not a pass and must be redeemed for a pass in person) at 1050 Meares Street. You can use the pass for in-advance or at-door tickets, but you must pick up the pass . in advance of attending the Festival to use at-door. Having a pass does not guarantee admission to a sold-out show, advance booking is recommended. Passes must be booked in advance, not available at the door. [](https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/vgz1cnx52) **- - -** **Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 573055495 | 🏳️🌈 OUTstages Festival: The Darlings | 2020-02-08 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-08 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-10 10:22 am | 2020-01-10 10:23 am | The deconstruction and reimagining of the memories of four queer performance artists. Dissecting the ideas of nostalgia, history, and trauma and how those things form our present state. Circumstance that has been formed by a lifetime of happenings that couldn’t be explained to someone who hasn’t lived them. A completely personal queer existence shown through our lens, as a collective. The Darlings are a multidisciplinary non-binary drag performance collective based in Vancouver. Their work challenges the boundaries of conventional drag and explores genderqueer, non-binary, and Trans experience through the use of movement, poetry, performance art, theatre, and immersive installation. - **Created: Continental Breakfast, PM, Rose Butch, Maiden China** - **Advance price: $20** - **Door price: $20** - **Duration: 60 mins** - **Rating: PG 14+: Adult themes** - **Genre: Drag, Cabaret, Performance Art** - **Country: Vancouver, BC** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-darlings/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-darlings/) \- - - **OUTstages**, a decidedly queer theatre festival, returns for the 6th year to heat up February. This festival is packed with theatre, music, drag, burlesque, storytelling, a returning favourite, some familiar faces and a new-work-in development! **Tickets and passes** can be purchased online, or in-person at Ticket Rocket, 1050 Meares Street (Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm). **Under 25?** Want to experience the festival? Sign-up for our **Youth OUTreach** Ticket Program, proudly sponsored by Drag, Queers & Beers. \- - - **Get OUT** with a $55 shareable pass, valid for 3 advance or in-person admissions to any combination of shows at OUTstages. Limited number of passes available, so act fast! See 3 shows yourself, or share with a friend. **Save up to 30% off single tickets ($20-$25).** Available only in advance through Ticket Rocket, not available at the door. **More Information** Must pick up actual pass at Ticket Rocket (print at home ticket is not a pass and must be redeemed for a pass in person) at 1050 Meares Street. You can use the pass for in-advance or at-door tickets, but you must pick up the pass . in advance of attending the Festival to use at-door. Having a pass does not guarantee admission to a sold-out show, advance booking is recommended. Passes must be booked in advance, not available at the door. [](https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/vgz1cnx52) **- - -** **Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 589324650 | 📽️ VFF 2020: In Conversation With… Bill Nighy (Talk Only) | 2020-02-08 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-08 | 8:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-22 12:20 pm | Join us for an intimate evening of lively conversation with one of the greatest British actors working today–Bill Nighy. From *Love Actually* to *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel* to *Harry Potter* and many, many other notable works, this multi-award winning actor is sure to entertain with his hilarious dry wit and incredible experiences both on and off set. **Host of *In Conversation* is Richard Crouse** Richard Crouse is the host of the CTV talk show *Pop Life*, and the regular film critic for the 24-hour news source, CTV’s News Channel, and CP24. He is also the author of nine books on pop culture history including *Who Wrote the Book of Love*, and the best-selling *The 100 Best Movies You’ve Never Seen*, and its sequel. From 1998 to 2008, Crouse was the host of *Reel to Real,* Canada’s longest-running television show about movies, and is a frequent guest on many national Canadian radio and television programs. **$37**[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/) **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/in-conversation-with-bill-nighy-talk-only-sat-february-8-745-pm-victoria-conference-centre/>** **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 576058739 | 📽️ VFF 2020: In Conversation With… Bill Nighy (Talk & Film) | 2020-02-08 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-08 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 7:48 pm | 2020-01-22 12:18 pm | Join us for an intimate evening of lively conversation with one of the greatest British actors working today–Bill Nighy. From *Love Actually* to *The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel* to *Harry Potter* and many, many other notable works, this multi-award winning actor is sure to entertain with his hilarious dry wit and incredible experiences both on and off set. Following the conversation, there will be a special screening of Nighy’s 2019 UK indie hit *Hope Gap*. *Hope Gap* is the heartbreaking and heartwarming tale about the intricacies of the dissolution of a marriage between Edward (Bill Nighy) and Grace (Annette Bening) – and the ensuing emotional fallout their divorce has on their only grown son, Jamie (Josh O’Connor) **Host of *In Conversation* is Richard Crouse** Richard Crouse is the host of the CTV talk show *Pop Life*, and the regular film critic for the 24-hour news source, CTV’s News Channel, and CP24. He is also the author of nine books on pop culture history including *Who Wrote the Book of Love*, and the best-selling *The 100 Best Movies You’ve Never Seen*, and its sequel. From 1998 to 2008, Crouse was the host of *Reel to Real,* Canada’s longest-running television show about movies, and is a frequent guest on many national Canadian radio and television programs. **Hope Gap** Director: William Nicholson UK 2019 100 min **hopeful + tender + brilliant cast** After 33 years together, Grace and Edward’s marriage is on the rocks. Their blissful, bohemian lifestyle, on the Southern English coastline, has reached a cliff edge. When Edward urges their son Jamie (*God’s Own Country*’s Josh O’Connor) to return for the weekend only to reveal to all that he’s had enough and his bags are packed, it’s clear that an almighty storm is about to descend. *Hope Gap*, Oscar-nominated screenwriter William Nicholson’s second film as director, tracks the unravelling of three lives through stages of shock, disbelief and anger, to a resolution of sorts. Though Jamie attempts to act as a mediator between his parents, his own relationship struggles are a reminder of how silence breeds silence down through the generations, how gaps echo from parents to their children. Annette Bening gives a barn-storming performance as the acidic and often unreasonable Grace, firing out snappy one-liners whilst undergoing an emotional apocalypse, and Bill Nighy is superb as a quiet, though unacceptably cowardly man, who just wants to update Wikipedia in peace… Shot with a ravishing sense of design and colour, making the most of the lush English coastline, this is an emotionally astute portrait of a marriage at the end of its life; of regrets uncovered, decisions made too late and the precariousness of hope. But in the end, it is also a story of survival. A story of hope. **$39**[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/) **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/in-conversation-with-bill-nighy-sat-february-8-745-pm-the-vic/>** **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575775198 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Mr. Toilet: The World’s #2 Man | 2020-02-08 | 8:30 pm | 2020-02-08 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:22 pm | 2020-01-12 7:57 pm | **Cheeky + Revealing + Relevant** **Western Canada Premiere** **Director: Lily Zepeda** **USA / 2019 / 87 minutes** **Student Choice Award | Hot Docs** **IMDB Rating: [6.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10263296/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8372826/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** You know what’s crappy? The fact that a lack of sanitation and access to toilets affects *billions* of people around the world. Open defecation isn’t just gross and undignified — it’s a legitimate public health crisis. Plunge into the life of Jack Sim, the self-proclaimed Mr. Toilet himself. Sim is, by all accounts, an unusual person. His demeanor is playful and his antics are zany, which is probably a healthy attitude when you consider his life’s work: ensuring people around the world have a place to poo in peace. In this hilariously cheeky documentary, director Lily Zepeda follows Sim on his work at the World Toilet Organization – which he founded – and Sim’s efforts to take on the global issue of open defecation. Ever hear of United Nations’ World Toilet Day? Sim started it! It’s hard to believe we know, but a movie about a real-life “su-poo-hero” isn’t all sunshine and roses. The issues (tissues?) surrounding global sanitation has Sim working harder than ever, and as his obsession intensifies, headstrong ambition has Sim’s family life in flux. Flush with insight into a timely and relevant issue, *Mr. Toilet* is equal parts gut-busting non-fiction and a call to action for leaders everywhere to, well, give a shit. Just the same, you’ll assuredly think twice about your toilet — a household staple many of us in the Global North take for granted. – Jake Howell *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mr-toilet-the-worlds-2-man/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mr-toilet-the-worlds-2-man/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575744965 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Sorry We Missed You | 2020-02-08 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-08 | 10:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:48 pm | 2020-01-12 7:57 pm | **Insightful + Social Realism + Heartfelt** **Director Ken Loach** **UK 2019 101 min** **San Sebastian Film Festival Audience Award Winner** **IMDB Rating: [7.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8359816/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8721556/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Ken Loach’s latest offering since the Palme D’Or winning *I, Daniel Blake* (2016), *Sorry We Missed You* is another rally-cry of film about the every-day lives of working people, suffering at the hands of the global gig-economy. Though the film – typical of Loach – depicts a working class family from England, the themes of workers’ rights and the inhumane demands of global corporations are of course are strikingly universal. The film’s title, *Sorry We Missed You*, refers to the friendly note often left by drivers who had no luck personally delivering your parcel for that vital next day delivery. What Loach reveals is the excruciating pressure that drivers face to deliver hundreds of parcels on a daily basis on an impossible schedule. When father-of-two Ricky decides to take a loan to rent a van and become a delivery driver for PDF (Parcels Delivered Fast) – a company that works entirely with independent contractors – merciless CEO Maloney (Ross Brewster) convinces Ricky that he can finally be his own boss. The reality – a relentless schedule dictated and monitored by ‘efficiency boosting’ GPS technology – renders Ricky exhausted. His wife, Abby (Debbie Honeywood), a homecare nurse who sold her car to support Ricky’s van purchase, is no better off. She now has to travel to all her appointments by bus, meaning her time with the children is ruthlessly cut short. Together, the family struggles to hold each other afloat. *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575767400 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Alice | 2020-02-08 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-08 | 10:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:09 pm | 2020-01-12 7:57 pm | **Powerful + Fresh + Unexpected** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Josephine Mackerras** **France 2019 103 min** **Grand Jury Award I SXSW** **Best Film I Raindance FF** **IMDB Rating: [7.2](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9120416/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3)** We first meet Alice in her cozy domestic life with her husband Francois, an adoring father to their toddler Jules. Francois, a writer who quotes romantic poems on cue, appears to be very much in love with his wife. One morning however, he leaves the house looking stressed, and later that day Alice finds her credit cards don’t work. After a visit to her bank, the young woman learns the awful truth: her husband has not only burned through their finances because of a prostitution addiction, but he also stopped paying their mortgage more than a year earlier. The bank gives Alice an ultimatum: if she doesn’t come up with 8,000 euros in two weeks, and maintain a payment plan for the foreseeable future, she and her son will be evicted. Desperate and trying to understand her husband’s choices, Alice goes undercover to visit the service he used — only to be offered a job. What sets *Alice* apart is that rather than becoming a tale of degradation, the film is a refreshing take on betrayal and desperation, bringing humour and distance to the most difficult of life’s scenarios. First-time feature filmmaker Josephine Mackerras’s direction and on-point acting delivered by Emilie Piponnier who plays Alice, make the film a pearl that’s difficult to forget. – Kinga Binkowska *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-then-we-danced/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/alice/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/alice/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 544289129 | Harriet | 2020-02-08 | 9:20 pm | 2020-02-08 | 11:26 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:43 am | The intensity and the lyrical fervor of Kasi Lemmons’s direction lend this historical drama, about Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and her work with the Underground Railroad, the exalted energy of secular scripture. The action begins in Maryland, in 1849, where the enslaved Araminta Ross (Cynthia Erivo) is granted permission to marry the freeman John Tubman (Zackary Momoh). When she is denied the freedom that she’d been promised, she risks her life to flee to Philadelphia. Taking her mother’s name, Harriet, she returns covertly—and armed—to guide her relatives to freedom. The movie presents a gripping and wide-ranging view of her activity—including her work with a daring black clergyman (Vondie Curtis-Hall) and the black abolitionist William Still (Leslie Odom, Jr.), who devotedly records the stories of the formerly enslaved—and her inner life, featuring depictions of the virtually prophetic visions that guide her in her mission.—The New York Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 575908586 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Vast of Night | 2020-02-08 | 10:30 pm | 2020-02-09 | 12:00 am | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:01 pm | 2020-01-12 7:57 pm | **Mysterious + Eerie + Engrossing** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: Andrew Patterson** **USA 2019 89 minutes** **IMDB Rating: [7.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6803046/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** *You are entering a realm between clandestine and forgotten. A slipstream caught between channels. The secret museum of mankind. The private library of shadows. All taking place on a stage forged from mystery and found only on a frequency caught between logic and myth.* *You are entering Paradox Theatre. Tonight’s episode:* “The Vast of Night.” Calling all fans of the *Twilight Zone*: This one’s for you. Rod Serling himself would be proud of Andrew Patterson’s eerie science fiction mystery, which follows radio host Everett (Jake Horowitz) and trusty switchboard operator Fay (Sierra McCormick) during the course of one night in 1950s New Mexico. When the pair come across a bizarre, unknown frequency, they won’t sleep until they find its source. Period-perfect production design elevates this independent debut feature that made waves at the 2019 Slamdance Film Festival, adding to *The Vast of Night*’s incredible achievements: how can something shot on a shoestring microbudget be so confident, so cinematically exciting, so risky in its narrative? Like our intrepid protagonists, perhaps you’ll just have to see for yourself.- Jake Howell *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/it-must-be-heaven/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-vast-of-night/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-vast-of-night/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 613015177 | 💘 22nd Annual Valentine Couples Birdathon | 2020-02-09 | 6:00 am | 2020-02-09 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | 2020-02-07 10:43 am | 22nd Annual Valentine Couples Birdathon This event delivers the gift of a morning of birding with your very own valentine. Join other valentine couples out to find as many species as they can crowd into the six-hour window, 6 a.m. to noon. Some duets do their counting on foot, others ride, many do it by car. No one ever complains about lack of fun. As usual we meet afterwards at the Swan Lake Nature Centre to celebrate what we've collectively found, commiserate about what we missed. The per-couple fee is still what it has been for uncounted years: ten dollars, the entire proceeds of which go to supporting VNHS conservation efforts. Also as usual, the couple with the biggest tally get to have their names inscribed on the Anderson Trophy. There will be other prizes too. To register or for answers to questions, contact Alan MacLeod bigadore@gmail.com |
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| 613015281 | Nature Walk | 2020-02-09 | 9:00 am | 2020-02-09 | 10:30 am | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Weekly on Sunday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | 2020-02-07 10:43 am | 2020-02-07 10:44 am | Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and dress for the weather as these walks happen rain or shine. Meet in the large parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Binoculars are available for loan at the Nature House office on Wednesdays. Leaders are very experienced. Children are welcome provided that they are quiet and can wait patiently while the rest of the group admires the birds. Donations appreciated and may be dropped off at the Nature House.[](http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/walks.php) <https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/guided-birdwalks/> Volunteer with the Nature Sanctuary: <https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/support-the-sanctuary/volunteer/> |
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| 592264941 | 🛐 Tu Bishvat 5780: Plant a sapling! | 2020-02-09 | 10:00 am | 2020-02-09 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Congregation Emanu-El | Community Member | 2020-01-24 1:13 pm | 2020-01-31 11:01 am | Get outdoors and get your hands dirty. Do something good for the health of our city and the planet. This is an invitation to a *Tu Bishvat* communal tree planting in a popular city park and *seder* to follow. The event is family-friendly and will take place on the Sunday morning. The New Year of the Trees occurs but once a year, so don’t miss out and mark this date on your calendar! **When:** Sunday February 9, 2020, at 10 AM **Where:** Beacon Hill Park (behind the washrooms, located by the intersection of Cook Street and Dallas Road) **What:** Planting of little trees *aka* saplings. We are growing for the next generation! **Followed by:** Seder, discussion and eating of traditional foods back at the synagogue PS: Please consider a Ḥai gift ($18) to Congregation Emanu-El for the cost of the event. **All are Welcome!** [**http://www.congregationemanuel.ca/**](http://www.congregationemanuel.ca/) [](https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2020/01/15/jewish-shamanism/) |
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| 608431028 | 🛐 Trump's proposed plan for Israel-Palestine: "Peace to Prosperity: A vision to Improve the Lives of the Palestinian and Israeli People" |
2020-02-09 | 10:30 am | 2020-02-09 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-04 10:36 am | Is this truly a framework for lasting peace? Everyone welcome - come and give your viewpoint. Cost: $5.00 includes a bagel with cream cheese or jam, and coffee. Please RSVP to <jsitwell@telus.net> |
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| 575704323 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Castle in the Ground | 2020-02-09 | 12:15 pm | 2020-02-09 | 2:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 12:53 pm | 2020-01-12 7:57 pm | **Thoughtful + Coming-of-age + Realistic** **Director: Joey Klein** **Canada 2019 105 min** **IMDB Rating: [7.6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3689484/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Henry (Alex Wolff, *Hereditary*) lives at home with his sick mother (Neve Campbell) who depends on her son’s care and attention almost as much as on her prescription to oxycontin. An encounter with an attractive yet troubled new neighbour across the hall named Ana (Imogen Poots) diverts Henry’s attention. As the young man goes through traumatic circumstances at home, his priorities begin to shift, and the discovery of Ana’s recreational drug habit sends him down a rabbit hole with dire consequences. From there, Henry becomes caught up in an underworld he had previously never stepped into, tangled in a web of seedy and dangerous characters. Soon, he’s at the center of a plot involving drugs, money and life or death stakes he might not easily escape. Set in Sudbury, Ontario in 2012 amidst the rise of the opioid epidemic, *Castle in the Ground* is a riveting drama grappling with one of the most daunting health crises in our country today. A meditation on loss tinged with elements of a crime thriller, sophomore writer-director Joey Klein (*The Other Half*) expertly crafts a work of suspense, sensitivity, and genuine emotion that always stays focused on the human experience at its core. Driven by brilliant performances from both its young and veteran cast, *Castle in the Ground* is one of the most poignant Canadian films of the year. – Adam Cook If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575957438 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Desert One | 2020-02-09 | 12:15 pm | 2020-02-09 | 2:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:52 pm | 2020-01-12 7:57 pm | **Riveting + Eye-Opening + Historical** **Western Canada Premiere** **Director: Barbara Kopple** **USA / 2019 / 107 minutes** **IMDB Rating: 7.3** Two-time Academy Award-winning documentarian Barbara Kopple (*Harlan County, USA* and *American Dream*) is back with *Desert One*, an eye-opening look at Operation Eagle Claw, the failed rescue mission launched by U.S. President Jimmy Carter in 1980 to bring home hostages held captive at the American Embassy in Tehran, Iran. This riveting true story is brought to life by many of the people directly involved in the crisis, but one of the most incredible “gets” for Kopple — a filmmaker known for going deep on her subjects — is an insightful interview with President Carter himself: the past is put immediately into perspective. As a result, reflections on this difficult history — including personal stories from those on the other side of it — comprise much of the film’s interest, but archival documentation and striking animation recreating the action provide a sense of how confusing and risky all of this was. A lesser filmmaker would get bogged down by the scenario’s myriad details and moving parts, but Kopple is no novice. With *Desert One*, she does an outstanding job making sense of the inherently chaotic mission, granting audiences unprecedented insight and access to information that, until now, has not been revealed to the public. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cloud-whispers/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/denmark/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/desert-one/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/desert-one/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575776840 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Olympic Dreams | 2020-02-09 | 12:30 pm | 2020-02-09 | 1:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:24 pm | 2020-01-12 7:57 pm | **Bittersweet + Unique + Insightful** **Director: Jeremy Teicher** **USA / 2019 / 83 minutes** **IMDB Rating: [7.6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8964214/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10974556/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_4)** Recalling the bittersweet romantic comedy of Sofia Coppola’s *Lost in Translation*, Jeremy Teicher’s *Olympic Dreams* is a unique — and poignant — behind-the-scenes look at life in the Olympic Village at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Athlete and actress Alexi Pappas plays Penelope, an Olympic hopeful cross-country skier who’s a long way from home. Prepping for her event, she meets Ezra (Nick Kroll), a volunteer dentist who is similarly feeling homesick. It doesn’t take long before mutual ennui and culture shock get the better of them, and soon *Olympic Dreams* realizes its winning — and wholly original — meet-cute premise. In 2010, you might have been lucky enough to catch an event or two at the Vancouver Winter Olympics. *Olympic Dreams* provides a peek at what really goes on at the hopeful climax of an athlete’s career, which isn’t always golden glory. There are winners and there are losers, and the latter must cope with crushing defeat. Opening up to one another, Penelope and Ezra indeed have some charming conversations amidst their admittedly bizarre microcosmic circumstances. Just the same, they also aren’t afraid to ask each other some tough questions on their ultimate hopes and dreams — and what those even mean in the first place. – Jake Howell *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/olympic-dreams/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/olympic-dreams/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 544289130 | 🎈 Kids' Movie Matinee: Abominable | 2020-02-09 | 12:45 pm | 2020-02-09 | 2:23 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:43 am | When teenage Yi encounters a young Yeti on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai, she and her mischievous friends, Jin and Peng, name him "Everest" and embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family at the highest point on Earth. But the trio of friends will have to stay one-step ahead of Burnish, a wealthy man intent on capturing a Yeti, and zoologist Dr. Zara to help Everest get home. **MATINEES (all seats): $4.75** Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 575771586 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Hi A.I. | 2020-02-09 | 1:00 pm | 2020-02-09 | 2:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:17 pm | 2020-01-12 7:57 pm | **FASCINATING + THOUGHT-PROVOKING + SOCIETY** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: Isa Willinger** **Germany, 2019 90 min** **Fimfestival Max Ophüls 2019 Winner Best Documentary** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [6.7](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9081788/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_8)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8176874/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** Since winning the best docu award at German Filmfestival Max Ophüls, *Hi, A.I.* has been making waves. All relevant docufestivals have been chasing the movie to share it with their audiences and to initiate debates about its underlying ethical and philosophical question: How are we related as human beings to technology? What if robots become our everyday companions – maybe even love interests? And German director Isa Willinger is helping us answer those questions. Humanoid robots are the new guys in town as they start to interact with humans they work with at receptions, in shopping malls and as cooks. “Keep your sentences short“ robot designer Matt advises his client, Chuck, when picking up his new robot partner Harmony from the factory. Or in Japan, when grandma Sakurai gets a nice, little present – Robot Pepper, a cute machine to help her pass the time. Except Pepper seems to have its own agenda. He turns out to be a scallywag and starts to flirt with granny’s daugher-in-law. Here, the questions emerge: What do we want from our future? How can we live together with artificial intelligence? What is it that we are gaining and what will we be losing? *Hi, A.I* is a highly entertaining and relevant movie about ourselves and modern life. About a future that may look bright and wonderful for some and slightly disturbing for others. – Christophe Thoke *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575973760 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Old Age and Hope | 2020-02-09 | 2:45 pm | 2020-02-09 | 4:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:07 pm | 2020-01-12 7:57 pm | **Hopeful + Probing + Inspiring** **Le vieil âge et l’espérance** **Western Canada Premiere** **Director : Fernand Dansereau** **Canada 2019 87 min** **IMDB Rating: [No rating](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10283978/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** All too often, aging means coping with decrepitude. Whether physical or mental, our degeneration comes with a host of behaviours and responses. Is it possible to keep a hopeful outlook on life and its mysteries? That’s the question this optimistic documentary asks as it talks not only to specialists – geriatricians, gerontologists, psychologists, philosophers – but most importantly to elderly people who share their life experiences. Veteran director Fernand Dansereau has already proved that neither humour nor joy (*Le vieil âge et le rire*, 2012), nor sexuality (*L’érotisme et le vieil âge*, 2017) disappear with time. But what about hope? When the passage of time leads to failing physical and mental faculties, how can a person anticipate, desire and appreciate everything that life still has to offer? – François Lemieux Vieillir, c’est bien souvent faire face à la déchéance. Qu’elle soit physique ou mentale, notre dégénérescence apporte avec elle son lot de comportements et de réactions. Y a-t-il moyen de conserver une attitude espérante face à la vie et ses mystères? C’est la question que veut confronter ce documentaire optimiste en interpellant non seulement les spécialistes tels les gériatres, gérontologues, psychologues et philosophes, mais d’abord et avant tout l’expérience vécue des personnes âgées elles-mêmes. Le vétéran Fernand Dansereau a déjà prouvé que ni l’humour, ni la joie (*Le vieil âge et le rire*, 2012), ni la sexualité (*L’érotisme et le vieil âge*, 2017) ne disparaît avec le temps. Et qu’en est-il de l’espoir? Lorsque le passage des années entraîne la perte de facultés physiques et mentales, comment anticiper, désirer et apprécier tout ce que l’existence a encore à offrir? **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cloud-whispers/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/denmark/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/desert-one/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/old-age-and-hope/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/old-age-and-hope/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575908611 | 📽️ VFF 2020: This is Not a Movie | 2020-02-09 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-09 | 4:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:01 pm | 2020-01-12 7:57 pm | **Factual + Challenging + Energetic** **Director: Yung Chang** **Canada 2019 106 min** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [7.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10728282/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10441486/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** For more than 40 years, British journalist Robert Fisk has reported on some of the most violent conflicts in the world. Director Yung Chang (*Up the Yangtze*) captures Fisk on his travels through landscapes devastated by war. The process of translating raw experience into incisive and passionate dispatches requires the determination to see things first-hand and the tenacity to say what others won’t. Along the way in his relentless pursuit of the facts, Fisk has attracted his share of controversy. But in spite of the danger, he continues to cover stories as they unfold, talking directly to the people involved. *This is Not a Movie* also deals with Fisk’s reaction to *The Independent* stopping its print edition and going digital in 2016. Despite a fondness for seeing the printed word, for Fisk it’s more important that when he fires off reports that his articles are published – they’re read online by millions around the world within hours. He is in a privileged position, as the digital move hasn’t affected his work life. In an era of fake news, when journalists are dubbed “the enemies of the people,” Fisk’s resolve to document reality has become an obsessive battle to speak the truth. He has come to understand that neutrality is in the eye of the beholder. *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00 [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/this-is-not-a-movie/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/this-is-not-a-movie/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544289131 | Dark Waters | 2020-02-09 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-09 | 5:07 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:43 am | Mark Ruffalo plays the lawyer who took on the Dupont chemical company in Todd Haynes's ominously gripping fight-the-power corporate exposé. The film is based on the 2016 New York Times Magazine story “The Lawyer Who Became Dupont’s Worst Nightmare,” and the person it’s about was, in fact, a corporate defense attorney — a man whose chief clients were chemical companies. In 1998, Robert Bilott (Ruffalo) receives an unannounced visit at his office from a hardscrabble Appalachian farmer from Parkesburg, West Virginia. Robert sees by the graphic evidence Wilbur has gathered that his cows have been poisoned by the water in Dry Run Creek, which Dupont has used as a waste dump. Robert, agrees to represent Wilbur, which means that his law firm is now going to sue Dupont, one of the firm’s key clients. The film is splendidly shot, and the acting is from Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway (brilliant as Robert’s wife) is superb.–Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 575719963 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Kifaru | 2020-02-09 | 3:15 pm | 2020-02-09 | 4:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:14 pm | 2020-01-12 7:58 pm | **Heartbreaking + Vital + Urgent** **BC Premiere** **Director: David Hambridge** **USA / 2019 / 81 minutes** **Grand Jury Prize, Feature Documentary | Slamdance FF** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [7.5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8265710/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** Hearts were heavy on March 19th, 2018, when Sudan, the last known male northern white rhinoceros, was euthanized at the age of 45. Sudan’s health complications — and general weakness — made it too difficult for him to carry on, and rangers at Central Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where this urgent documentary was filmed, were faced with no other choice. Sadly, it’s no mystery why there are but two (known) northern white rhinoceroses left in the world: their horns, valued at exorbitant prices on black and legal markets, have been highly sought after by poachers, making protection of these gentle giants a 24/7 job. As one Ol Pejeta ranger says in the film, “extinction is the definition of human extremes of greed.” Ol Pejeta’s caretakers, who filmmaker David Hambridge followed alongside for several years, are anything but greedy. Indeed, their selfless dedication to their work is a reminder that humans are inherently good, and have the capacity to accomplish incredible feats. Feats like the successful production of a viable rhino embryo, providing scientists with a glimmer of hope for the future of the species. Though Sudan is gone, Kifaru’s gorgeous cinematography captures a stunning, stirring look at the end of his life, immortalizing him — and stories like his — forever. While heartbreaking to watch, it’s vital that we do. - Jake Howell *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00 [](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/kifaru/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/kifaru/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575968563 | 📽️ VFF 2020: MS Slavic 7 | 2020-02-09 | 4:00 pm | 2020-02-09 | 5:05 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:02 pm | 2020-01-12 7:58 pm | **Taut + Methodical + Rhythmic** **Director: Sofia Bohdanowicz + Deragh Campbell** **Canada 2019 64 min** **IMDB Rating: [6.5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9033304/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6574626/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** After being appointed literary executor, a young woman named Audrey uncovers a series of letters that her great-grandmother had written to a fellow poet. Both displaced from Poland, Zofia Bohdanowiczowa and Nobel Prize nominee Jozef Wittlin corresponded from 1957-1964 between Toronto, Wales and New York City. Over the course of three days, Audrey embarks on a journey to Houghton Library at Harvard University to translate and make sense of Zofia’s words. Coming up against her aunt’s disapproval as well as complications of access to the material, Audrey struggles to dig into an intimate past while facing her own existentially troubled present. Between silent segments of handling the letters at the archive and discursive monologues that articulate her findings, the film traces the emotional movement through the research process. Co-directors Sofia Bohdanowicz and Deragh Campbell, two of Canada’s most acclaimed rising talents in front of and behind the camera, return to the character of Audrey Benac they created in *Never Eat Alone* (2016) and continued to explore in *Veslemøy’s Song* (2018), again poignantly blending together family history and fiction. Complicating notions of temporality and distance, the film sensitively reveals the intangible qualities behind objects and the impressions they leave. At once deconstructing and participating in a search for meaning, *MS Slavic 7* interrogates the tragic beauty and transcendent potential of human connection. – Adam Cook **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/midian-farm/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/ms-slavic-7/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/ms-slavic-7/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 573056782 | 🏳️🌈 OUTstages Festival: Queer Youth Showcase 2020 | 2020-02-09 | 4:30 pm | 2020-02-09 | 5:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-10 10:24 am | 2020-01-10 10:26 am | New scripts, monologues, spoken word, songs, dance, drag and more. Local queer youth share their new work in this cabaret showcase. Facilitated by Kelly Legge. Hosted by local drag performer Henrietta Dubet. *The Queer Youth Showcase at OUTstages was at capacity last year, so we have moved the show to a new venue, Metro Studio.* - **Advance price: $10 Regular; $5 Students** - **Door price: $10 Regular; $5 Students** - **Duration: 60 mins** - **Country: Victoria, BC** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/queer-youth-showcase-2020/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/queer-youth-showcase-2020/) ### **Want to perform? Fill out [this form](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/queer-youth-showcase-2020/).** [](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-darlings/)- - - **OUTstages**, a decidedly queer theatre festival, returns for the 6th year to heat up February. This festival is packed with theatre, music, drag, burlesque, storytelling, a returning favourite, some familiar faces and a new-work-in development! **Tickets and passes** can be purchased online, or in-person at Ticket Rocket, 1050 Meares Street (Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm). **Under 25?** Want to experience the festival? Sign-up for our **Youth OUTreach** Ticket Program, proudly sponsored by Drag, Queers & Beers. \- - - **Get OUT** with a $55 shareable pass, valid for 3 advance or in-person admissions to any combination of shows at OUTstages. Limited number of passes available, so act fast! See 3 shows yourself, or share with a friend. **Save up to 30% off single tickets ($20-$25).** Available only in advance through Ticket Rocket, not available at the door. **More Information** Must pick up actual pass at Ticket Rocket (print at home ticket is not a pass and must be redeemed for a pass in person) at 1050 Meares Street. You can use the pass for in-advance or at-door tickets, but you must pick up the pass . in advance of attending the Festival to use at-door. Having a pass does not guarantee admission to a sold-out show, advance booking is recommended. Passes must be booked in advance, not available at the door. [](https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/vgz1cnx52) **- - -** **Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544289132 | Dark Waters | 2020-02-09 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-09 | 7:37 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:43 am | Mark Ruffalo plays the lawyer who took on the Dupont chemical company in Todd Haynes's ominously gripping fight-the-power corporate exposé. The film is based on the 2016 New York Times Magazine story “The Lawyer Who Became Dupont’s Worst Nightmare,” and the person it’s about was, in fact, a corporate defense attorney — a man whose chief clients were chemical companies. In 1998, Robert Bilott (Ruffalo) receives an unannounced visit at his office from a hardscrabble Appalachian farmer from Parkesburg, West Virginia. Robert sees by the graphic evidence Wilbur has gathered that his cows have been poisoned by the water in Dry Run Creek, which Dupont has used as a waste dump. Robert, agrees to represent Wilbur, which means that his law firm is now going to sue Dupont, one of the firm’s key clients. The film is splendidly shot, and the acting is from Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway (brilliant as Robert’s wife) is superb.–Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 575905510 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Twentieth Century | 2020-02-09 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-09 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 4:58 pm | 2020-01-12 7:58 pm | **Rambunctious + Beguiling + Inventive** **Director: Matthew Rankin** **Canada 2019 90 min** **Toronto Film Festival Best Canadian First Feature Film** **IMDB Rating: [7.6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7969836/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9109492/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3)** *The Twentieth Century* is one of the quintessential movie-going experiences of the…century —and it is also your patriotic duty to attend (not actually true, unlike every detail in this feature-length Heritage Moment…from hell). An incendiary send-up of Canadian identity, history and politics, Winnipeg-born Matthew Rankin’s insanely brilliant feature debut (read: masterpiece) is a hilariously irreverent, visually stunning retelling of how William Lyon Mackenzie King became Prime Minister and all the seals he had to club along the way. That’s what happened, right? King seems destined to earn Canada’s crown, but just how much debasement and degradation must an ambitious young politician endure in such a noble pursuit? Quite a lot, it seems. Particularly when the affection of an unattainable woman becomes his priority. Along his epic journey, King will encounter devastating heartbreak, fascistic corruption, hilarious diversions to the outsider cities of Vancouver and Winnipeg, and…kinky boot sniffing. Visually dazzling, Rankin’s artificial sets and 16mm aesthetic give the film an artisanal look and feel that place the film out of both contemporary and historical time. Pointedly set at the young country’s entry into the oh-so-civil 1900s, the film calls into question Canada’s conspicuously precious self-image. In its own mischievous myth-making, *The Twentieth Centur*y skewers the formation and perpetuation of national narratives. You’ll be at the edge of your seat, hanging onto your hats—and citizenship—as you experience one of the wildest films of the year. – Adam Cook *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575778403 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Sorry We Missed You | 2020-02-09 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-09 | 7:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:27 pm | 2020-01-12 7:58 pm | **Insightful + Social Realism + Heartfelt** **Director Ken Loach** **UK 2019 101 min** **San Sebastian Film Festival Audience Award Winner** **IMDB Rating: [7.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8359816/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8721556/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Ken Loach’s latest offering since the Palme D’Or winning *I, Daniel Blake* (2016), *Sorry We Missed You* is another rally-cry of film about the every-day lives of working people, suffering at the hands of the global gig-economy. Though the film – typical of Loach – depicts a working class family from England, the themes of workers’ rights and the inhumane demands of global corporations are of course are strikingly universal. The film’s title, *Sorry We Missed You*, refers to the friendly note often left by drivers who had no luck personally delivering your parcel for that vital next day delivery. What Loach reveals is the excruciating pressure that drivers face to deliver hundreds of parcels on a daily basis on an impossible schedule. When father-of-two Ricky decides to take a loan to rent a van and become a delivery driver for PDF (Parcels Delivered Fast) – a company that works entirely with independent contractors – merciless CEO Maloney (Ross Brewster) convinces Ricky that he can finally be his own boss. The reality – a relentless schedule dictated and monitored by ‘efficiency boosting’ GPS technology – renders Ricky exhausted. His wife, Abby (Debbie Honeywood), a homecare nurse who sold her car to support Ricky’s van purchase, is no better off. She now has to travel to all her appointments by bus, meaning her time with the children is ruthlessly cut short. Together, the family struggles to hold each other afloat. *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575754836 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Incredible 25th Year of Mitzi Bearclaw | 2020-02-09 | 6:15 pm | 2020-02-09 | 7:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:56 pm | 2020-01-12 7:58 pm | **Director: Shelley Niro (Mohawk)** **Canada 2019 96 min** **Opening film – Reelworld Film Festival** **IMDB Rating: [No Rating](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7584456/)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** When Mitzi Bearclaw gets an unexpected call from home on her 25th birthday, she’s faced with a life-changing decision. She can follow her dream to become a fashion designer in Toronto or return home to the Owl Island First Nation to help her father look after her ailing mother, who has never been the nurturing type. Being the ever-dutiful daughter, she leaves her boyfriend and fashion school behind and travels home to face her family burden. Mitzi arrives in Owl Island where she encounters fascinating and offbeat characters from her childhood, none of whom she can relate to anymore. There are her three childhood friends, Faith, Hope and Charity, who give her a warm welcome but who still act like teenagers on spring break. And Honeyboy, a charming young man who enjoys the simple life on the rez and is amused by Mitzi’s big urban dreams. Mitzi does her best to adjust to a slower life on the rez, spending her days looking after her emotionally fragile father, her bitter mother and her chronically sick adopted brother. As the seasons change, she longs for the day when she can escape the responsibility of caring for her family and return to Toronto and her former life. Looking for a creative outlet, Mitzi decides to put on a play in the community, with comical and tragic results. Acclaimed visual artist Shelley Niro has brilliantly captured the unexpected, amusing and poignant world of a young Indigenous woman struggling to choose between being a good daughter back home and pursuing her dream in the city. **If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.** **[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-incredible-25th-year-of-mitzi-bearclaw/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-incredible-25th-year-of-mitzi-bearclaw/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 576058497 | 📽️ VFF 2020: VIFPA presents: Victoria Film Producers’ Night | 2020-02-09 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-09 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 7:48 pm | 2020-01-12 7:58 pm | **Join us for an evening of recent work by Vancouver Island-based producers, followed by a Q&A with local filmmakers and the ViFPA After-Party. Now is your chance to schmooze with local and visiting filmmakers. Ticket and VFF pass holders welcome.** **VIFPA FEATURETTE I approx 12-15 min** The Victoria Independent Film Professional Association (VIFPA) is a non-profit association of independent film professionals based on Vancouver Island. Actively involved in the development of award-winning film and television productions, VIFPA members are creators of documentaries, television series, dramatic films, music videos, educational programming, animation, and more. This short featurette showcases the breadth of filmmaking talent that calls Vancouver Island home. **THE STILL LIFE OF ANNIKA MYERS** *Director: Darlene Tait | 16 min* During the Dutch Hunger winter of 1945, Annika Myers traded her family’s treasured painting of a feast for rations. Now, at 84, she has found it, and she wants Evan O’neill, the diligent retired manager of a grocery store, to help her steal it back. But is it truly the painting she hungers for? Evan, who has something of his own to reclaim, is faced with a difficult but life-affirming choice. **AGELESS GARDENS – 201 SHARED GARDENS** *Directors: Mark Bradley and Ian Toews | 24 min* Volunteers maintain 36 acres of gardens at the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of BC. Home gardeners exchange seeds that will grow successfully in their unique rainforest climate. An amateur beekeeper shares honey with his neighbours. A community garden grows produce for the local food bank on remediated land. **BLACK ROCK** *Directors: Peiter Romer and Gordie Trifa | 27 min* Black Rock follows the intertwining stories of a community divided, those who are determined to protect the land and those who are working for a pay cheque at the uranium mines to survive. **FULL MOON – MATTHEW STERN MUSIC VIDEO** *Director: Lukas Hanulak | 3 min* Island-based singer/songwriter Matthew Stern, in collaboration with director Lukas Hanulak and cinematographer Daniel Zemancik, present Full Moon. All who enter this mystic pathway will suddenly find themselves in a chaotic realm of unexpected happenstance. Surrounded by names unspoken and symbols unseen, the voices of the forest can be heard speaking in riddles. Reason evades reality as the senses are overtaken by a spiritual journey you can only see to believe. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/midian-farm/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/ms-slavic-7/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/vifpa-presents-victoria-film-producers-night-2020/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/vifpa-presents-victoria-film-producers-night-2020/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 574655458 | 💘💌 Love Letter Workshop facilitated by Meg Tilly and Don Calame | 2020-02-09 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-09 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-01-11 4:29 pm | **This is a private event. Please RSVP by emailing: bolenspecialevents@gmail.com.** As part of our series of single nights, we wanted to offer something a little different this time around. With that in mind, we are happy to say that the one and only Meg Tilly and her partner Don Calame will join us on February 9th at 6:30 PM to instruct us on how to craft the perfect letter for the love of your life or the love of your life to be. Remember that a love letter can be written to anyone, whether it is a good friend, a family member, or even to oneself. This event is all-inclusive, and everyone interested in exploring the art of love letter writing is welcome. \*Please come prepared with writing utensils and a notebook. Tea and treats will be provided. <https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=h.calevents> |
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| 575937610 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Matthias & Maxime | 2020-02-09 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-09 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:32 pm | 2020-01-12 7:58 pm | **Tender + Identity + Magnetic** **BC Premiere** **Director: Xavier Dolan** **Canada 2019 119 min** **Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or Nominee** **IMDB Rating: [6.9](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8767908/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_4)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7969836/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Long-time friends get together for a cottage weekend with friends – it’s a going-away party for one of them, who’s headed to Australia. There’s laughter, drinking, fun. Until the sister of one of the men, a budding filmmaker, convinces two young men to kiss for the camera. The simple kiss will have unexpected consequences for Matthias, a young lawyer, and his childhood friend Maxime, a waiter in a downtown bar. An official selection at Cannes that was also screened at several international festivals, the latest film by Xavier Dolan (*Mommy*) ponders masculinity and the maternal relationship while giving several of the actors/friends in the cast some particularly juicy parts. Gabriel d’Almeida Freitas, Pier-Luc Funk, Catherine Brunet and, of course, Anne Dorval, bring each moment of this contemporary, touching, stylized drama vividly to life. Des amis de longue date se retrouvent lors d’un séjour au chalet entre amis pour marquer le départ de l’un d’eux pour L’Australie. On rit, on boit, on s’amuse. Jusqu’à ce que la sœur de l’un d’entre eux, apprentie réalisatrice, convainc deux de s’embrasser devant la caméra. Un baiser anodin qui aura pourtant des conséquences inattendues pour Matthias, un jeune avocat, et son ami d’enfance Maxime, serveur dans un bar du centre-ville. Présenté en sélection officielle à Cannes et dans plusieurs festivals internationaux, le plus récent film de Xavier Dolan (*Mommy*) réfléchit à la masculinité et au rapport à la mère en offrant à nombre de ses amis acteurs des rôles à leur (dé)mesure. Gabriel d’Almeida Freitas, Pier-Luc Funk, Catherine Brunet et, bien sûr, Anne Dorval, habitent chaque instant de ce drame contemporain, émouvant et stylisé. – François Lemieux *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/matthias-maxime/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/matthias-maxime/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 594090718 | What in the Hell did you do to my childhood?! Burlesque and Drag Show | 2020-02-09 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-09 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-25 8:46 pm | **What if you had fantastic evening full of unforgetable Burlesque, Drag, and who-knows-what-else set to children's music? Intrigued?** The Showdown and Diversion Productions are bringing some of the city's greatest performers to the Victoria Event Centre for you a show that'll stick to your bones: "What in the Hell did you do to my childhood?! A super fun evening of Drag and Burlesque and More set to Children's Music" is exactly what it sounds like. Featuring the talents of Chi-Chi Small-Wolf, Electra May Hem, Chaz Avery, Hazel Huez, Lusty Lugnuts, Ophelia D., Ruby Raqs, Taylor Lewis, Velvet Crush, and maybe a special guest or two. **The music is great for your kids to listen to, but this show is 18+.** **$10 in advance, $15 at the door.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-in-the-hell-did-you-do-to-my-childhood-burlesque-and-drag-show-tickets-91497346025**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/what-in-the-hell-did-you-do-to-my-childhood-burlesque-and-drag-show-tickets-91497346025) |
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| 544289133 | Dark Waters | 2020-02-09 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-09 | 10:07 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:44 am | Mark Ruffalo plays the lawyer who took on the Dupont chemical company in Todd Haynes's ominously gripping fight-the-power corporate exposé. The film is based on the 2016 New York Times Magazine story “The Lawyer Who Became Dupont’s Worst Nightmare,” and the person it’s about was, in fact, a corporate defense attorney — a man whose chief clients were chemical companies. In 1998, Robert Bilott (Ruffalo) receives an unannounced visit at his office from a hardscrabble Appalachian farmer from Parkesburg, West Virginia. Robert sees by the graphic evidence Wilbur has gathered that his cows have been poisoned by the water in Dry Run Creek, which Dupont has used as a waste dump. Robert, agrees to represent Wilbur, which means that his law firm is now going to sue Dupont, one of the firm’s key clients. The film is splendidly shot, and the acting is from Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway (brilliant as Robert’s wife) is superb.–Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 575885348 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Heroic Losers | 2020-02-09 | 8:30 pm | 2020-02-09 | 10:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 4:29 pm | 2020-01-12 7:58 pm | **Funny + Shrewd + Nimble** **La odisea de los giles** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: Sebastian Borensztein** **Argentina 2019 117 min** **IMDB Rating: [7.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10384744/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** It is the winter of 2001. Fermin Pergassi (the dashing Ricardo Darín), owner of a gas station in a small town in the Argentine pampa, comes up with the idea to buy an abandoned granary in the outskirts of town and establish an agricultural cooperative. Along with his friend Antonio, he convinces a motley crew of local friends and neighbours—from two slightly hapless mechanics, to the down-and-out farmer, to the big local entrepreneur, owner of a small transportation company—to invest in the venture. They manage to raise the necessary 150,000 dollars (in cash) out of their life savings, and, at the suggestion of the bank manager, Fermin opens an account. Just a few days later, the worst economic crisis in Argentina’s history happens. The government goes broke and freezes all bank accounts, to the shock of Fermin and his partners. By sheer accident, he learns that their hard-earned cash didn’t just disappear in the bureaucratic maze and the fog of economic ruin however; it was withdrawn by Manzi, the well-connected lawyer and power broker, in cahoots with the bank manager. *Heroic Losers* is a social dramedy that tells the story of how the swindled community (the *giles*, Argentine slang for “fools”) will plot to get its money back. Sebastian Borensztein, director of the acclaimed *Chinese Take-Away* (*Un cuento chino*, 2011), delivers another entertaining, endearing, film for our times. *Heroic Losers*—a tale of loss, recovery and justice—is the right movie for an age of job insecurity, financial scandals and the erosion of community ties. Its *giles* are not so foolish after all. – Dan Russek *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/heroic-losers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/heroic-losers/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575730192 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Light From Light | 2020-02-09 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-09 | 10:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:23 pm | 2020-01-12 7:59 pm | **Haunting + Poignant + Eerie** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Paul Harrill** **USA / 2019 / 82 minutes** **IMDB Rating: [6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9358160/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8721556/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** There’s a haunting theme of grief and acceptance in Paul Harrill’s *Light From Light*, a film that perfectly walks a fine line between eerie, unsettling and poignantly humane. Marin Ireland plays Shelia, a single mother who lives with her son Owen (Josh Wiggins) and works — outside her day job — as a part-time paranormal investigator. After Shelia participates in a radio interview about her investigative work, a field even she is skeptical of, she is hired by Richard (Jim Gaffigan) a recent widower, to look into the unusual — and possibly ghostly — events occurring at his house. Objects are pushed off shelves for no reason, lights are flickering and there’s an energy about his home that needs, in Richard’s view, a professional opinion. Is it his recently deceased wife floating about the house? Soon, Shelia undertakes her investigation, attempting to make contact with the spirit world. To her surprise, the unexplainable happens. … or does it? Harrill’s script is something special. For every moment that initially seems metaphysical, there’s a perfectly rational explanation behind it. In other words, it could be Richard’s wife playing tricks on him. Or does Occam’s razor apply? With its discussions on death — and in many ways, how lives have several endings — *Light From Light* has no easy answers. But in addition to its moving lead performances from Ireland and Gaffigan, Harrill’s film offers an affecting — and mature — meditation on how to cope. – Jake Howell *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/light-from-light/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/light-from-light/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 576062673 | 📽️ VFF 2020: While At War | 2020-02-09 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-09 | 10:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 7:50 pm | 2020-01-12 7:59 pm | **Ambitious + Enthralling + Well-crafted** **Director: Alejandro Amenábar** **Spain, Argentina / 2019 / 107 minutes** **IMDB Rating: [7.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9234450/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9081788/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_8)** The acclaimed writer-director Alejandro Amenábar (*The Others*) brings to screen a riveting drama tracking the first months of the Spanish Civil War and the country’s slide into nearly four decades of fascism under dictator Francisco Franco. Salamanca, July 1936. Revered author Miguel de Unamuno decides to support the military rebellion hoping it will resolve the prevailing chaos in Spain. That results in the Government of the Second Spanish Republic immediately removing him from the position of rector at the University of Salamanca. Meanwhile, Nationalists succeed in taking control of Salamanca and General Francisco Franco adds his troops to the uprising, secretly aspiring to take command of the war. As the conflict turns out to be bloody and Unamuno’s colleagues are incarcerated, the author starts to question his initial stance. When Franco transfers his headquarters to Salamanca, Unamuno visits him, determined to request clemency. Alejandro Amenábar is back to directing in Spanish for the first time since his beloved Oscar-winning *The Sea Inside*. With *While at War* he takes an in-depth look at the complex historical events that are typically glossed over. As a result the celebrated director delivers a fascinating depiction of General Francisco Franco (Santi Prego) as a man whose leadership was far from predestined. *While at War* is a story about the past which urgently questions our present day and which is destined to be one of the key films of this year. *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/while-at-war/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/while-at-war/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575889107 | 📽️ VFF 2020: It Must Be Heaven | 2020-02-10 | 2:45 pm | 2020-02-10 | 4:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 4:35 pm | 2020-01-12 7:59 pm | **International + Humorous + Keatonesque** **Director: Elia Suleiman** **Palestine, France 2019 101 min** **FIPRESCI Prize I Cannes Film Festival** **IMDB Rating: [7.3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8359842/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** **[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9723386/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Elia Suleiman, the Palestinian director whose deadpan comedy is often likened to that of the French humorist Jacques Tati, equally deserves comparison to scandalous surrealists such as Luis Buñuel and to a cinematic satirist like Miloš Forman. Suleiman achieved international renown with his feature films *Chronicle of a Disappearance* (1996; winner of the Best First Film Prize at the Venice Film Festival) and *Divine Intervention* (2002; winner of the jury prize at Cannes and the International Critics Prize), both set in Israel and the Palestinian territories. These films offer mordant reflections on Israel’s repression of Palestinians, whom Suleiman depicts with unavoidable historical irony, as a wandering people exiled, like the Jews, from their homeland even when they manage to live in it. Suleiman’s latest feature, *It Must Be Heaven*, a Palme d’Or selection at Cannes and Palestine’s Oscar entry, is no less biting in its satirical depiction of Palestinian existence, but this film differs notably from his earlier productions. Although partly set in Suleiman’s native Nazareth, most of the film takes place in Paris and New York, where the character Elia Suleiman, played by the director, unsuccessfully solicits funding for a film and, just as futilely, seeks moral solidarity with the international academic and art worlds. Wherever the director goes, he encounters a seductive blankness or incomprehension—the world, it seems, has become culturally Balkanized and the people in it morally dispossessed, much like the Palestinians themselves. The irony, as he reveals with masterly black humour, lies in the rest of the world’s refusal to recognize its Palestinification. – Lincoln Z. Shlensky *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/eddys-kingdom/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/it-must-be-heaven/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/it-must-be-heaven/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575891586 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Talking About Trees | 2020-02-10 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-10 | 4:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 4:38 pm | 2020-01-12 7:59 pm | **Sisyphean + Gentle + Authentic** **Director: Suhaib Gasmelbari** **France, Sudan, Chad, Germany, Qatar 2019 93 minutes** **Documentary** **Best Documentary + Audience Choice Best Doc Awards, Berlin Film Festival** **IMDB Rating: [8.1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9658178/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10384744/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** International award-winning filmmakers, Ibrahim, Suleiman, Manar and Altayeb have not lost any of their passion for film. Since 1989, the regime lead by al-Bashir has forced film culture in Sudan underground and it has often sent young filmmakers into exile or prison. Treading carefully, these passionate men drive an old bus to villages to create pop-up screenings at night where Charlie Chaplin’s *Modern Times* draws a crowd full of laughing children. The four old friends have one dream – to restore a large dilapidated outdoor cinema and bring it back into use. The nightmare would be to draw the ire of the corrupt regime and so they set about their task asking permission every step of the way. Beginning with Revolution Cinema, the venue they hope to co-opt provides the first hurdle. The men must allay the fears of the current owner who too fears the government. Once given permission the men begin the renewal themselves and begin scraping and repainting, taking a survey of what film to screen, and getting a modern projector. This remarkable film illustrates life under a repressive dictator without showing a single frame of the crimes committed against the population. Instead it’s the repercussions that evoke such an unexpected power. The patience of the men as they get sent from a Ministry to National Security to even the Vice Squad before being sent back to National Security drives home their commitment to the essential nature of cinema. – Kathy Kay *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/heroic-losers/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/talking-about-trees/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/talking-about-trees/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575753513 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Disappearance of My Mother | 2020-02-10 | 3:15 pm | 2020-02-10 | 4:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:53 pm | 2020-01-12 7:59 pm | **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: Beniamino Barrese** **Switzerland 2019 94 min** **Biografilm Festival Premio Ucca Award** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [7.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9358250/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** Benedetta Barzini wants to disappear, “The work we’re doing is a work of separation,” she says to her son. An iconic fashion model and an extraordinarily interesting woman, she became a muse to Warhol, Dali, and Avedon in the 1960s. As a radical feminist in the 1970s, she fought for the rights and emancipation of women. But at the age of 75, she becomes fed up with all the roles that life has imposed upon her and decides to leave everything and everybody behind, to disappear to a place as far as possible from the world she knows. Hiding behind the camera, her son Beniamino witnesses her journey. Having filmed her since he was a child in spite of all her resistance, he now wants to make a film about her, to keep her close for as long as possible – or at least, as long as his camera keeps running. As she flows from tender to tempestuous, Beniamino is there to capture a remarkable life which makes for a deeply personal portrait. The making of the film turns into a battle between mother and son, a stubborn fight to capture the ultimate image of Benedetta – the image of her liberation. – Kathy Kay *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/pity-the-lovers/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-disappearance-of-my-mother/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-disappearance-of-my-mother/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575978387 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Senior Love Triangle | 2020-02-10 | 4:00 pm | 2020-02-10 | 5:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:13 pm | 2020-01-12 7:59 pm | **Timeless + Graceful + Gorgeous** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Kelly Blatz** **USA / 2019 / 98 minutes** **IMDB Rating: [No Rating](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8083936/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Some stories are timeless. Others are equally ageless. Encapsulating its core conflict in three simple words, *Senior Love Triangle*’s title is one of many perfectly balanced elements at play in Kelly Blatz’s beautiful debut feature. At its heart are Will, Adina, and Jeanie, three individuals living in retirement homes in East Hollywood. It’s soon revealed that they’ve got a passionate romantic dynamic — but things take a turn when Will, a World War II veteran, begins to suffer from serious delusions, sparking many of the film’s conversations about love, mental health, and the way they intersect with aging. If it all feels real, it’s because it is, more or less. *Senior Love Triangle* shares its name with a *TIME* magazine photo documentary by co-writer and producer Isadora Kosofsky, who captured the romantic lives of the actual Will, Adina, and Jeanie living in East Hollywood in 2012. As depicted respectfully and intimately in the film, there are many types of love. To that end, aesthetes and cinephiles alike are in for a treat: *Senior Love Triangle*’s gorgeous filmmaking shows us sumptuous images you’ll want to see on the biggest screen possible. As a director, Blatz revels in these pleasures, but they never feel indulgent; his central story remains one of grace, comedy, and genuine humanity. – Jake Howell **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mr-toilet-the-worlds-2-man/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/senior-love-triangle/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/senior-love-triangle/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575981089 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Shella Record – A Reggae Mystery | 2020-02-10 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-10 | 6:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:15 pm | 2020-01-12 7:59 pm | **Playful + Obsession + Pop Culture** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Shella Record: A Reggae Mystery** **Director: Chris Flanagan** **Canada 2019 87 min** **Documentary** **NO IMDB** For the past decade, music enthusiast and visual artist Chris Flanagan has been obsessed with a 10-cent record he purchased in a thrift store. As Flanagan puts it, “Imagine finding a Nina Simone, Billie Holiday or Amy Winehouse but you’re the only one who’s ever heard her”. He is consumed by a desire to understand how such a talent could remain virtually anonymous. With dogged determination and nothing more than a vintage vinyl record and reluctant leads, the reggae single *Jamaican Fruit of African Roots* sends him on a fascinating journey from a hairdressing salon in Toronto to legendary recording studios in Kingston, Jamaica and across America searching for the elusive singer with an unforgettable voice. The recording’s rarity and four decades since it was pressed puts him in a race against time to find those who can recall any details that might lead him to his next clue. With help from private investigators, psychics and a ghost hunter, the mystery continues to unfold along with Jamaica’s musical legacy. The eclectic road trip is enhanced by integrating his own artistic practice of creating miniature sets and sculptures that transform into vivid reenactments of his exploits. Reminiscent of the Oscar-winning documentary *Searching for Sugarman*, *Shella Record* is a deep dive into music history and the creative process, featuring some of reggae’s greatest hitmakers, including Earl “Chinna” Smith and Bunny “Striker” Lee. Flanagan’s playful approach to DIY filmmaking and a fantastic soundtrack makes his enthusiasm for his subject matter infectious. – Alex Rogalski **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/eddys-kingdom/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/it-must-be-heaven/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shella-record-a-reggae-mystery/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shella-record-a-reggae-mystery/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 576007358 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Wilcox | 2020-02-10 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-10 | 6:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:47 pm | 2020-01-12 7:59 pm | **Life + Thoughtful + Stirring** **Denis Côté** **Canada 2019 66 min** **IMDB Rating: 6** A man in Canadian military fatigues walks a Quebec backroad alone, without a clear destination. Along the way, he meets a few of society’s outcasts and visits abandoned and derelict places. In this 12th feature, the filmmaker Denis Côté continues his experimental work, as he did with *Bestiaire* (2012), *Que ta joie demeure* (2014) and *Ta peau si lisse* (2017). Made on a shoestring budget, the film’s meditation on solitude and life on the margins aligns perfectly with its open form and wordless story. François Messier-Rheault’s meticulous cinematography, a captivating soundtrack and an engaging performance by Guillaume Tremblay are some of this unusual film’s great assets. A thoughtful and captivating work. – François Lemieux Sur les routes des campagnes québécoises, un homme seul accoutré en militaire de l’armée canadienne erre, sans but précis. En chemin, il croise plusieurs personnes vivant en marge de la société et investit des lieux inusités et désertés. Avec ce douzième long métrage en carrière, le cinéaste Denis Côté poursuit dans la veine du cinéma expérimental, comme il l’avait fait avec *Bestiaire* (2012), *Que ta joie demeure* (2014) ou *Ta peau si lisse* (2017). Tournée avec très peu de moyens, cette méditation contemplative de la solitude et de la vie en marge de la société s’accorde en tout point avec la forme libre de ce nouvel opus sans paroles. La photographie travaillée de François Messier-Rheault, la trame sonore envoûtante et la performance attachante de Guillaume Tremblay sont à ranger au rang des atouts de ce film atypique, aussi captivant que réflectif. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shorts-dreams-dreams-dreams/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-wild-goose-lake/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wilcox/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wilcox/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575890144 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Open for Submissions | 2020-02-10 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-10 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 4:36 pm | 2020-01-12 7:59 pm | **Quick-Witted + Meta + Local** **Open For Submissions** **Director: Bryan Skinner** **Canada 2019 90 min** **IMDB Rating: [No Rating](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10946996/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** **[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9723386/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** It is meta, it is ludicrous and it is studded with local talent! In his feature debut, Bryan Skinner delivers an improvised feature mockumentary about a small film festival with big problems. After the sudden death of their Executive Director, the embattled film festival team is forced to pick up the pieces and to get the Victoria Festival of Cinematic Arts ready for another year. Does this seem straightforward? Well, it is definitely not. Desmond Baggs, the former operations manager is selected over the festival programmer as the new film director. In his new role he needs to overcome sabotage and betrayal and make sure the festival will actually happen. Competing visions, unorganized staff, difficult filmmakers and even the Canadian Arts Council certainly won’t make this task easier. Inspired by personal experiences as a festival organizer and a filmmaker Bryan Skinner delivers a heartfelt film festival life satire. Even our beloved Vic Theatre makes a charming cameo appearance. Come out if you enjoy watching people in distress on the screen or even better if you like to support local talent in real life. *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/eddys-kingdom/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/open-for-submissions/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/open-for-submissions/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 606081319 | 🧵 Embroidery for Beginners | 2020-02-10 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-10 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-02-02 7:16 pm | In this workshop, you will learn basics stitches for hand embroidery. These simple, easy to master stitches are the basis of any embroidery project. You will walk away with the supplies to start your own project and a sampler of these basic stitches. All supplies included. **$35** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/embroidery-for-beginners-tickets-65608247033**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/embroidery-for-beginners-tickets-65608247033) |
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| 605508004 | 💘📚 KWENCH Speaker Series: Mandy Len Catron | 2020-02-10 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-10 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-02 8:51 am | We are excited to announce that KWENCH will be hosting a very special interactive talk and event with teacher, author, and speaker Mandy Len Catron on the evening of Monday February 10th. Mandy Len Catron is the author of 'How to Fall in Love with Anyone: A Memoir in Essays,' listed for the 2018 RBC Taylor Prize and the Kobo Emerging Writer Award. Her writing can be found in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Guardian, The Rumpus, and The Walrus as well as other newspapers, literary journals, and anthologies. Her work has been translated into more than thirty languages. You can also find her talks at TED.com and her blog on love and love stories at The Love Story Project. She teaches creative writing at the University of British Columbia and at the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre in Vancouver. She is originally from Appalachian Virginia. This event will include an intimate evening with Mandy Len Catron as she speaks about her experiences in love and her writings, participates in a Q & A, and leads an interactive session with the audience. Drinks will be available for purchase. **$27** **<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kwench-speaker-series-mandy-len-catron-tickets-90750574411>** |
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| 574907249 | 📽️ VFF 2020: A White, White Day | 2020-02-10 | 6:15 pm | 2020-02-10 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-11 9:22 pm | 2020-01-12 7:59 pm | **Subtle + Enveloping + Insightful** **Hvítur, hvítur dagur** **Director: Hlynur Pálmason** **Iceland/ Denmark / Sweden 2019 109 min** **Cannes Film Festival Rising Star Award** **IMDB Rating: [7.2](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** In a remote Icelandic town, an off-duty police chief, whose wife died in a tragic accident, begins to suspect a local man of having had an affair with her. The rugged lead is as compelling as the landscape he fits so well within. In *A White, White Day*, director Pálmason examines the type of traditional male masculinity that tends to inhabit such remote environments by following Ingimundur (Ingvar Sigurðsson) as he investigates the life of a woman he thought he knew. Sigurðsson, one of Iceland’s greatest actors, plays the grieving widower with great subtlety as he shifts between stoicism and small glimpses of who he was before the accident, as reflected in his interactions with his granddaughter (Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir). Playing with metaphor – the landscape, the house that Ingimundur can’t finish – Pálmason pushes the story to unexpected lengths both dramatically and stylistically as he creates a powerful examination of a man in pain who has no culturally acceptable way to express himself. From the opening sequence, cinematographer Maria von Hausswolff puts on screen a remarkable sense of Iceland. It’s as if her camera along with Pálmason’s vision has captured the breath of the place. – Kathy Kay **If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.** **[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575779804 | 📽️ VFF 2020: White Lie | 2020-02-10 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-10 | 8:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:30 pm | 2020-01-12 7:59 pm | **Emotional + Sharp + Complex** **BC Premiere** **Director: Yonah Lewis, Calvin Thomas** **Canada 2019 96 min** **IMDB Rating: [8.1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9169036/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10263296/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** One of the great virtues of the internet age is the ability to help mobilize support for worthy causes. Dance major Katie (Kacey Rohl) has become something of a celebrity hero on her campus as she raises awareness and a considerable sum of money for her courageous fight against cancer. There is only one problem: Katie isn’t actually sick. Deceptively distinguished by her clean-shaven head, she is as healthy as a young woman can be, at least physically. Her friends, professors and loyal girlfriend Jennifer (Amber Anderson) – a heartbreakingly stalwart source of support – have all fallen for Katie’s cruel theatrics. With an elaborate web of lies already spun, how much further is she willing to go to maintain this fragile facade, as her charity campaign ramps up and as does her ruthless pursuit of a lucrative grant. A darkly sharp psychological drama marked by a wealth of tension kept at a masterful boiling point throughout, acclaimed writer-director duo Yonah Lewis and Calvin Thomas (*Amy George*, *Spice it Up*) have crafted a superb film that examines the very nature of dishonesty and the extreme emotional needs that people will stop at nothing to satisfy. At the centre of *White Lie* is one of the year’s most astonishing lead performances in which Kacey Rohl dazzles with her ability to create a complex, unlikable and wholly compelling protagonist you can’t look away from. – Adam Cook *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mr-toilet-the-worlds-2-man/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/white-lie/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/white-lie/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 573078152 | 🏳️🌈 OUTstages Festival: The Transgender Archives: Past, Present & Future | 2020-02-10 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-10 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-10 10:48 am | 2020-02-08 9:59 am | **We are thrilled to have the Transgender Archives back at OUTstages, with this free OUTreach event!** [University of Victoria Libraries](https://www.uvic.ca/library/index.php) is home to the world’s largest [Transgender Archives](https://www.uvic.ca/transgenderarchives/) (TGA). We are exceptional in our focus, size, and scope when compared to other archives in that our collections are explicitly dedicated to the preservation of the original documents recording the history of pioneering activists, community leaders, and researchers who have contributed to the betterment of trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people. In this presentation, Michael Radmacher (MLIS, MA) will discuss the past, present, and future of the Transgender Archives. The presentation will answer questions such as: How did the TGA start at UVic? What unique and one-of-a-kind materials are housed at the TGA? What new collections have been recently donated? What are the TGA’s current and future projects related to community outreach, accessibility, and digitization? Lastly, this presentation will offer a hands-on experience with a selection of the TGA’s rare materials and will show historical “follie” video clips from the world’s longest running trans conference, [Fantasia Fair](https://www.uvic.ca/transgenderarchives/collections/fan-fair/index.php). Come put your hands on history [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-transgender-archives-past-present-future/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/the-transgender-archives-past-present-future/) \- - - **OUTstages**, a decidedly queer theatre festival, returns for the 6th year to heat up February. This festival is packed with theatre, music, burlesque, storytelling, a returning favourite, some familiar faces and a new-work-in development! **Tickets and passes** can be purchased online, or in-person at Ticket Rocket, 1050 Meares Street (Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm). **Under 25?** Want to experience the festival? Sign-up for our **Youth OUTreach** Ticket Program \- - - **Get OUT** with a $55 shareable pass, valid for 3 advance or in-person admissions to any combination of shows at OUTstages. Limited number of passes available, so act fast! See 3 shows yourself, or share with a friend. **Save up to 30% off single tickets ($20-$25).** Available only in advance through Ticket Rocket, not available at the door. **More Information** Must pick up actual pass at Ticket Rocket (print at home ticket is not a pass and must be redeemed for a pass in person) at 1050 Meares Street. You can use the pass for in-advance or at-door tickets, but you must pick up the pass . in advance of attending the Festival to use at-door. Having a pass does not guarantee admission to a sold-out show, advance booking is recommended. Passes must be booked in advance, not available at the door. [](https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/vgz1cnx52) **- - -** **Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 544289134 | Dark Waters | 2020-02-10 | 6:45 pm | 2020-02-10 | 8:52 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:44 am | Mark Ruffalo plays the lawyer who took on the Dupont chemical company in Todd Haynes's ominously gripping fight-the-power corporate exposé. The film is based on the 2016 New York Times Magazine story “The Lawyer Who Became Dupont’s Worst Nightmare,” and the person it’s about was, in fact, a corporate defense attorney — a man whose chief clients were chemical companies. In 1998, Robert Bilott (Ruffalo) receives an unannounced visit at his office from a hardscrabble Appalachian farmer from Parkesburg, West Virginia. Robert sees by the graphic evidence Wilbur has gathered that his cows have been poisoned by the water in Dry Run Creek, which Dupont has used as a waste dump. Robert, agrees to represent Wilbur, which means that his law firm is now going to sue Dupont, one of the firm’s key clients. The film is splendidly shot, and the acting is from Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway (brilliant as Robert’s wife) is superb.–Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 499957756 | Play Club: Oh My God / Revisor | 2020-02-10 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-10 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-10-25 11:28 am | 2019-10-25 11:29 am | *Preliminary meeting on Monday, October 28, 7–8:30 pm at Congregation Emanu-El* — Art, like the Torah, is meant to be interpreted. Come use your interpretive skills in conversation about plays and their meaning. Instead of asking whether we like or dislike a play, we will investigate how meaning is constructed, and ask questions about the play’s intentions and resonance. Facilitated by **Rachel Ditor**, there will be a preliminary meeting on **Monday, October 28, 7–8:30 pm at the synagogue** to go over scheduling, tickets, and the approach we’ll take in conversation. Plays and Discussion Dates: - ***Bang Bang*** by Kat Sandler, The Belfry Theatre, October 29—November 24, 2019 - ***Fado*** by Elaine Avila, Puente Theatre at The Metro, November 14—16 Group discussion about both plays: Monday, November 18, 7—9 pm - ***Oh My God*** by Anat Gov, Bema Production/Congregation Emanu-El, opens January 16, 2020 - ***Revisor*** by Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young, Kidd Pivot/Royal Theatre, February 7 & 8 at 7:30 pm Group discussion about both plays: Monday, February 10 , 7—9 pm Preregister for this program by emailing [Rachel Ditor](mailto:rachelditor@gmail.com). <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/play-club/> |
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| 575914368 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Hearts and Bones | 2020-02-10 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-10 | 9:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:09 pm | 2020-01-12 7:59 pm | **Prompt + Hopeful + Powerful** **Director: Ben Lawrence** **Australia 2019 111 min** **IMDB Rating: [7.2](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8689644/)** Australian filmmaker Ben Lawrence’s fiction feature debut brings a poignant and morally complex story that tackles an expansive and urgent subject – the treatment of refugees around the globe, and the way the world processes the traumas that lead to such urgent, widespread immigration. War photographer Daniel Fisher (Hugo Weaving) has returned home his latest overseas assignment to the news of his wife’s pregnancy. Determined not to let fatherhood alter his way of life, he begins preparations for an upcoming exhibition and his next job. However, as the birth of his child draws near he struggles to keep his rising anxiety hidden. Meanwhile, South Sudanese refugee Sebastian Aman (Andrew Luri) has created a safe life in Australia with his wife and child. His peaceful life is disturbed when Daniel’s exhibition threatens to display photographs of a massacre that occurred in Sebastian’s home village 15 years earlier. When Sebastian approaches Daniel with an appeal to not display any images of the massacre, an unlikely friendship develops between the two men that challenges Daniel’s creative control and unearths disturbing details surrounding Sebastian’s past. *Hearts and Bones,* elevated by an achingly vulnerable performance of Australian’s national treasure, Hugo Weaving, and a stirring debut of Sudanese-Australian truck driver-turned-actor Andrew Luri, is so much more than an affecting drama. It is ultimately a beautiful story about reconciliation, that also delivers a vision of fraternity that’s altogether optimistic. It is poetic and powerful experience. *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/haida-modern/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hearts-and-bones/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hearts-and-bones/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575772235 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Jallikattu | 2020-02-10 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-10 | 9:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:18 pm | 2020-01-12 8:00 pm | **Spectacular + Thrilling + Wild** **Director: Lijo Jose Pellissery** **India 2019 95 min** **IMDB Rating: [8.3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8721556/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Hailed “the JAWS of India” and coming off sold-out screenings at The Toronto and London International Film Festivals, Lijo Jose Pelissery’s *Jallikattu* is a thrilling, rollercoaster ride with a distinct examination of the darkness within the human heart while being a coming-out party for a bold new voice in Malayalam cinema. Set in the remote village of Pellissery’s home state of Kerala, India where its inhabitants find themselves increasingly addicted to red meat, a butcher’s buffalo breaks free from a bootleg slaughterhouse, thwarting its potential executioners and terrorizing a neighbourhood as it seeks freedom. A group of angry men assemble in teams based on allegiances, lust, greed and grudges in an attempt to hunt and kill the animal but it proves to be resilient and elusive. Based on a story by S. Hareesh, *Jallikattu* is an adrenaline-inducing, menacing ride that blurs the boundaries between thriller and horror as well as man and beast. The work of Cinematographer Girish Gangadharan stands out with his use of salacious imagery and artful tableau that creeps through the torch-lit darkness illuminating this haunting Indian jungle while flames give light to the evil portrayed within this timely parable. Its title references a traditional event in which individuals and community members attempt to wrangle a bull and thus the film examines a community in the chaos that breeds anarchy. Expertly shot and moving at a frantic pace, *Jallikattu* is an exhilarating, brutal yet compelling action/thriller that is like no other you’ve ever experienced. – Ravi Srinivasan *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575773267 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Light From Light | 2020-02-10 | 8:30 pm | 2020-02-10 | 9:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:21 pm | 2020-01-12 8:00 pm | **Haunting + Poignant + Eerie** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Paul Harrill** **USA / 2019 / 82 minutes** **IMDB Rating: [6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9358160/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8721556/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** There’s a haunting theme of grief and acceptance in Paul Harrill’s *Light From Light*, a film that perfectly walks a fine line between eerie, unsettling and poignantly humane. Marin Ireland plays Shelia, a single mother who lives with her son Owen (Josh Wiggins) and works — outside her day job — as a part-time paranormal investigator. After Shelia participates in a radio interview about her investigative work, a field even she is skeptical of, she is hired by Richard (Jim Gaffigan) a recent widower, to look into the unusual — and possibly ghostly — events occurring at his house. Objects are pushed off shelves for no reason, lights are flickering and there’s an energy about his home that needs, in Richard’s view, a professional opinion. Is it his recently deceased wife floating about the house? Soon, Shelia undertakes her investigation, attempting to make contact with the spirit world. To her surprise, the unexplainable happens. … or does it? Harrill’s script is something special. For every moment that initially seems metaphysical, there’s a perfectly rational explanation behind it. In other words, it could be Richard’s wife playing tricks on him. Or does Occam’s razor apply? With its discussions on death — and in many ways, how lives have several endings — *Light From Light* has no easy answers. But in addition to its moving lead performances from Ireland and Gaffigan, Harrill’s film offers an affecting — and mature — meditation on how to cope. – Jake Howell *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/light-from-light/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/light-from-light/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575768628 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Corpus Christi | 2020-02-10 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-10 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:12 pm | 2020-01-12 8:00 pm | **Disquieting + Provocative + Intelligent** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: Jan Komasa** **Poland/France 2019 116 min** **Venice Film Festival Best Film Award** **IMDB Rating: [6.9](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8649186/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** Twenty-something Daniel (Bartosz Bielenia) has more past than he does future. He lives in a juvenile detention centre, under constant pressure and weighed down by the threat of his crimes returning to confront him. His only real friend is a fierce and open-minded priest whose footsteps he would follow in – if he could. When Daniel is sent to work in a carpenter shop in a small town he instead runs away. Finding a priest’s robes, who no longer has need of them, he dons the garb and sets up in the church. Daniel becomes a quick study, looking up online the rituals of the mass. But this is no ordinary place where Daniel has landed. The town has been wounded deeply by a tragic car crash that killed many of the town’s children. As Daniel takes over the church with impassioned, though unusual sermons, he becomes an important member of the community and integral to the town’s healing. Corpus Christi is a study of faith, vocation and redemption. As the world is consumed by the subject of privilege (whether aristocratic or meritocratic) it’s clear that some have an advantaged start in life. *Corpus Christi* asks, “can someone escape their beginnings if given the right opportunities?” – Kathy Kay *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening* starts. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575726298 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Maria’s Paradise | 2020-02-10 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-10 | 11:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:18 pm | 2020-01-12 8:00 pm | **Atmospheric + Trilling + Elegant** **Director: Zaida Bergroth** **Finland 2019 110 min** **IMDB Rating: [6.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5024674/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8721556/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Based on the real-life exploits of a Finnish cult in the 1920s, *Maria’s Paradise* is a riveting and atmospheric analysis of the nature of devotion and the intense narcissism that drives cult-like leaders. Salome (Satu Tuuli Karhu) was orphaned at a very young age and taken in by Maria Åkerblom (Pihla Viitala), a mysterious and charismatic sect leader who resides with a group of devoted followers in an enormous country estate just outside of Helsinki. Maria, claiming that God has been visiting her in her dreams, has the power to convince her coterie to do practically anything. All Salome has ever known is life in the sect under Maria’s power. One day, that changes as she, for the first time, accompanies Maria on a trip to town. While Maria is busy shopping for a new hat, Salome meets Malin (Saga Sarkola), a young woman making her living on the streets. A short while later, in Maria’s absence, Salome invites Malin to live in the cult’s mansion after one of her clients abuses her. Once Maria returns however, Malin starts to see through the leader’s ruses and inspires Salome to question her leader’s teachings for the very first time. *Maria’s Paradise* is an effective thriller-drama, that in a powerful and sophisticated way explores the charisma and power some people have over others. The film skillfully holds up a mirror to our own times, pointing out how demagoguery and manipulation is very much present today. *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marias-paradise/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/marias-paradise/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 544289135 | Dark Waters | 2020-02-10 | 9:10 pm | 2020-02-10 | 11:17 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:44 am | Mark Ruffalo plays the lawyer who took on the Dupont chemical company in Todd Haynes's ominously gripping fight-the-power corporate exposé. The film is based on the 2016 New York Times Magazine story “The Lawyer Who Became Dupont’s Worst Nightmare,” and the person it’s about was, in fact, a corporate defense attorney — a man whose chief clients were chemical companies. In 1998, Robert Bilott (Ruffalo) receives an unannounced visit at his office from a hardscrabble Appalachian farmer from Parkesburg, West Virginia. Robert sees by the graphic evidence Wilbur has gathered that his cows have been poisoned by the water in Dry Run Creek, which Dupont has used as a waste dump. Robert, agrees to represent Wilbur, which means that his law firm is now going to sue Dupont, one of the firm’s key clients. The film is splendidly shot, and the acting is from Mark Ruffalo and Anne Hathaway (brilliant as Robert’s wife) is superb.–Variety UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 582828658 | Our Place Inspirational Coffee Hour | 2020-02-11 | 10:00 am | 2020-02-11 | 11:00 am | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Our Place | 2020-01-17 3:38 pm | You are invited to warm your heart and hear tales from the front lines with Our Place Director of Communications Grant McKenzie. Please join Grant and the leadership team for an enjoyable hour where you’ll learn about Our Place past, present and future. Cookies and refreshments will be served. Dates: Tues. Feb. 11, 10-11 AM or Sat. Apr. 4, 10-11 AM Where: Boardroom, 94 Talcott Road, View Royal **Cost: Free** **RSVP: Kari Frazer 250-940-5068 or <karif@ourplacesociety.com>** **<https://www.ourplacesociety.com/get-involved/events>** **Volunteer with Our Place:** [**https://www.ourplacesociety.com/volunteer**](https://www.ourplacesociety.com/volunteer) |
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| 590537681 | Respectful Workplaces in the Arts - Workshop | 2020-02-11 | 1:00 pm | 2020-02-11 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-01-23 11:08 am | **CineVic is pleased to bring this national tour of workshops to its only stop on Vancouver Island.** The **Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC)** is working in collaboration with national arts service organizations and leaders in the sector to guide artists and arts organizations across the country towards preventing harassment of any kind, and to build respectful workplaces as the norm in the cultural sector. The Respectful Workplaces in the Arts workshop addresses harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination and violence. These workshops discuss and define harassment, workplace behaviours and Provincial legislation -- the workshops are not, however, a legal advice session nor clinical counseling. They are discussions to bring forth better awareness on the subject and to provide resources towards optimal work environments. Please note - due to limited seating this event is intended for staff, boards, volunteers, and members of non-profit arts organizations. **Tuesday February 11th, 2020** **1pm - 4pm** **CineVic (#102 - 764 Yates St.)** **FREE - Registration Required** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/respectful-workplaces-in-the-arts-workshop-tickets-91104378649**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/respectful-workplaces-in-the-arts-workshop-tickets-91104378649) ~ ~ ~ CineVic is an accessible venue with street-level access from Millie’s Lane between Yates Street and Johnson Street. CineVic acknowledges and respects the long history of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, on whose traditional and unceded territory we carry out our activities. CineVic gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance and support of Canada Council for the Arts, Province of British Columbia, British Columbia Arts Council, and the CRD Arts Development Service. |
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| 575885152 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Eddy’s Kingdom | 2020-02-11 | 2:45 pm | 2020-02-11 | 4:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 4:28 pm | 2020-01-12 8:00 pm | **Biography + Politics + Vision** **World Premiere** **Director: Greg Compton** **British Columbia 2019 90 min** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [Not Rated](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9723386/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Eddy Haymour has been called a dreamer, a business mogul, and a madman. As an immigrant to Canada from Lebanon in 1955, he started with very little except an entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to work hard. After selling his share in a successful chain of barbershops in Edmonton, his big ideas led to him buying Rattlesnake Island in 1971, a significant landmark in Lake Okanagan close to Peachland. If Eddy’s plans had come to fruition, the island would have been transformed into a middle-eastern themed amusement park complete with submarines, an 18-hole miniature golf course and a massive ice cream stand in the shape of a camel. What was a potential fantasyland to some was an outright ecological disaster to others. Peachland residents held strong opinions about development in their region and Haymour’s proposal encountered stiff resistance. What followed was a nightmare of legal obstacles, political interference and frustration that has lasted for more than 40 years of his life. Well into his eighties, Eddy clings to his hope of reclaiming his island and completing his exotic vision, but time is quickly running out. In this compelling biography that follows the highs and lows of a visionary man who has challenged authority by any means necessary, director Greg Crompton crafts a captivating story that shows that truth can be stranger than fiction. Expertly blending archival material with riveting reenactments, it is the moment when Eddy returns to the island with his daughter that really shows the divide between his dreams and reality. – Alex Rogalski *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/eddys-kingdom/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/eddys-kingdom/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575792789 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Bellbird | 2020-02-11 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-11 | 4:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:52 pm | 2020-01-12 8:00 pm | **Tender + Heartfelt + Humorous** **Director: Hamish Bennett** **New Zealand 2019 96 min** **IMDB Rating: [7.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9170352/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** Rural Kiwi characters rarely seen on-screen take centre stage in this tender and amusing reflection on life and loss on a small New Zealand dairy farm. Third-generation dairy farmers Ross and his wife Beth live in the rolling hills of northern New Zealand. Beth is warm, outgoing and creative, while Ross is a quiet bloke who sticks to what he knows—farming. Their son Bruce has recently moved back to the area, and the elephant in the living room is his lack of interest in or affinity for farming. After Beth suddenly passes away, the father and son are left to deal with their loss and the future of the farm—or rather in their case, to avoid the subject and tend to cows instead of people. *Bellbird,* directed by Northland primary school teacher Hamish Bennett, is a well-crafted story with lots of heart, that is low-key but never dull. It is funny when it needs to be but never backs away from tragedy and loss. The sprawling rural landscapes and poignant pauses help bring its protagonists comfort, connection and community. As they learn that some bonds can’t be broken, viewers discover the gentle joys of an understated drama with an open heart and a lithe sense of humour. *Bellbird* is a joy to watch. – Kinga Binkowska *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575718145 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Hope Frozen | 2020-02-11 | 3:15 pm | 2020-02-11 | 4:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:10 pm | 2020-01-12 8:00 pm | **Effecting + Unthinkable + Spiritual** **Director: Pailin Wedel** **Thailand 2019 75 min** **Hotdocs—Best International Feature Documentary Award** **IMDB Rating: [7.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8060472/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9081788/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_8)** How far would you go to give a child a second chance at life? In 2015, a Thai Buddhist and PhD in laser science lost his two-year-old daughter, Einz, to cancer. Unable to cope with her death, he and his wife made the difficult and almost unfathomable decision to make Einz the youngest person in the world to be cryopreserved, in the hope that she will one day be reborn in a new body. Winner of Best International Documentary at Hot Docs, *Hope Frozen* chronicles the controversial story of a Thai family that puts love on the line and faith in science. As the doc unfolds with remarkable access, intimacy, and objectivity, it lets the family tell of the death of their two-year-old daughter whose life was tragically short-lived due to an aggressive form of brain cancer. With Einz’s brain stored inside a cryonic tank in Arizona, the parents now face negative media attention and criticism from religious and spiritual groups, while their 15-year-old whiz-kid son embarks on a mission to revive Einz in the future. In a story about a technology that is rife with “what-if” scenarios, director Pailin Wedel compassionately and judiciously focuses *Hope Frozen* on the indisputable love the parents have for their daughter. Fusing delicate and deeply personal interviews with a fascinating exploration of the new technology that’s attempting to preserve the human mind, *Hope Frozen* is the unimaginable journey of a grieving family holding out hope for what’s to come. – Ravi Srinivasan If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 576003104 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Seer and the Unseen | 2020-02-11 | 4:00 pm | 2020-02-11 | 5:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:37 pm | 2020-01-12 8:00 pm | **Whimsy + Environmental + Spell-Binding** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: Sara Dosa** **Iceland/USA 2019 86 min** **Golden Gate Award San Francisco Film Festival** **IMDB Rating: [7.9](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9103326/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** In her newest documentary Sara Dosa explores the world of invisible elves, financial collapse and the surprising power of belief. All told through the story of an Icelandic woman named Ragga – a real-life seer who speaks on behalf of nature under threat. Allegedly, more than half of Iceland’s population (members of the Icelandic parliament included) still believe in *huldufólk* – the hidden folk. Elves, dwarves and trolls are not only an integral part of Icelandic myth and history but they are also an important part of the future with the fight for environmental justice and conservation. When the largest bulldozer in the country threatens to demolish a vital and unspoiled volcanic rock believed to be home to *huldufólk,* Ragga and a team of activists step in to resist. By framing her concern for the elves as a potentially symbolic manifestation of more tangible environmental activism and conservation, we get to see the importance of connecting with nature and saving those whose voices we may not hear. *The Seer and the Unseen* provides a lens for even the most skeptical viewers to identify real-world weight in a whimsical world. The documentary smoothly integrates personal and political stakes with a light touch, exploring the surprising power of belief and the invisible forces – be they elves or the market – that shape our visible worlds and transform our natural landscapes. And it’s magical. – Kinga Binkowska **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/haida-modern/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hearts-and-bones/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-seer-and-the-unseen/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-seer-and-the-unseen/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 576000331 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Two of Us | 2020-02-11 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-11 | 7:05 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:34 pm | 2020-01-12 8:00 pm | **Bold + Compelling + Significant** **Deux** **Director: Filippo Meneghetti** **Netherlands 2019 95 min** **IMDB Rating: [7.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9845110/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** For all intents and purposes Nina (Barbara Sukowa) and Madeleine (Martine Chevallier) appear to be two friendly neighbours. But behind the friendly façade the women have hidden an intimate relationship for decades. Director Meneghetti exposes a tender, loving relationship in which Nina moves easily between her apartment and Madeleine’s, planning for the future while enjoying the everyday. The two women hope to sell the apartment and move to Rome where they can live together. Nina is independent and full of life and adores her lover while Madeleine is a widowed and doting grandmother who has never told her children about her relationship with Nina. Madeleine just can’t seem to shake her need for discretion even when Nina goads her by saying that no one could care less about “two old dykes”. Madeleine’s son and daughter suspect nothing but when Madeleine’s health takes a turn the children, especially her daughter Anne (Léa Drucker), start to wonder why this kind neighbor is always at the door. Meneghetti has crafted a remarkably warm and loving film for his first feature-length drama. Capturing the women’s intimacy in close ups it’s easy to understand how connected the pair are. The performances of Sukowa and Chevalier are so absorbing it’s hard to take one’s eyes off them. *Two of Us* is a deceptively complex film with a message that all you need is each other. – Kathy Kay **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/two-of-us/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/two-of-us/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575967885 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Midian Farm | 2020-02-11 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-11 | 6:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:01 pm | 2020-01-12 8:00 pm | **Transformative + Personal + Alternative** **Director: Liz Marshall** **Canada 2018 80 min** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [10](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6574626/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** The ideal utopia of communal living and connecting with nature has long been an inspirational dream for those looking for alternative lifestyles and non-conformists set on creating their own societies. Communes hold a special fascination in our public consciousness, as we are naturally drawn to ways of living that embrace equality, freedom and peace. For a group of urban baby boomers from Toronto, this inspiration took the form of Midian Farm. From 1971-1977, this particular back-to-the-land social experiment existed in rural Ontario, but like so many of these idealized communities that emerged from the counterculture movement, good intentions and hard realities collided. For a variety of reasons this ambitious undertaking dissolved, leaving everyone to find their own path and hold onto their memories (for better or worse). Director Liz Marshall unpacks a fascinating piece of Canadian history and her own personal ties to the story, encountering challenging questions about how difficult it is to achieve a radical change in our society. Integrating archival materials that document the development of the farm, of which her father was an integral figure, Marshall’s post-dissolution deep dive into the remnants and ramifications for those involved bring out heartfelt reflections on what might have been. Far from a sensationalized outsider look, she provides a unique personal perspective that rather than seeking to pass judgement on those who dared to be different, offers a hopeful approach that if we can learn from the past we might be able to envision a brighter future. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/midian-farm/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/midian-farm/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575912660 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Wheeler's Everest | 2020-02-11 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-11 | 8:20 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:06 pm | 2020-01-12 8:01 pm | **Stunning + Passionate + Dramatic** **Director: Martin de Valk** **Canada 2019 79 min** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [No Rating](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10419594/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10664496/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** Mount Everest remains a revered mountain peak for hundreds of climbers looking to reach its summit. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s historic climb in 1953 is well documented but their pioneering predecessors who mapped the Himalayan pass deserve much credit for latter accomplishments. Mountaineer George Mallory’s British expedition in the early 1920s included a very influential (but little known) Canadian. Oliver Wheeler, a surveyor from British Columbia whose father was a founder of the Alpine Club of Canada, was a WW1 veteran who accepted the expedition’s challenge and became a critical member of Mallory’s team. His knowledge of a photo-surveying technique that was developed in Canada was a key skill that allowed him to see a possible path to Everest’s peak. Now drawing inspiration from his book *Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory and the Conquest of Everest*, Canadian anthropologist and National Geographic explorer in-residence Wade Davis passionately retraces Wheeler’s steps through Europe’s historic battlefields, across India to the mountains of Nepal. Joined by Wheeler’s granddaughter and great grandson, the trio embark upon a fascinating journey nearly a century after Wheeler’s first trek to gain a better understanding of those early expeditions and what drove these war veterans to venture into the unknown. Along the way they gain insight into the local culture, geography and history that made an indelible impact on their ancestor. Filled with awe-inspiring vistas, and dramatic reenactments inspired by archival letters and journals, *Wheeler’s Everest* pays tribute to a visionary Canadian’s legacy that was almost lost to time. – Alex Rogalski *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/vagenda-stories/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheelers-everest/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/wheelers-everest/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 572087966 | A chemist's journey of discovery towards new compounds and materials | 2020-02-11 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-11 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-09 3:28 pm | **Neil Burford: A chemist's journey of discovery towards new compounds and materials** Reservations open on Monday, 20 January, 2020. **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-chemists-journey-of-discovery-towards-new-compounds-and-materials-tickets-89154953867>** Join us to hear **Dr. Neil Burford**, Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry, discuss: **A chemist's journey of discovery towards new compounds and materials**. Doors open at 5:00pm and the talk will start at 6:00 pm. Menu items available for purchase. Parking is free after 5pm in the parkade beside Hermann's. Seating is limited so please try to arrive prior to 6pm to get a good seat. **What is a Café Scientifique?** University research has a funny habit of being hard to reach if you don't work at a university, yet research itself in all of its many forms is one of those great universal passions that appeals to and connects us all. UVic's Café Scientifique/Historique programs bridge the research-to-public gap. Hosted by a number of units across campus, these evening cafés provide insight into topics of popular interest that appeal to the lover of knowledge in all of us. They are also a fantastic opportunity to meet local researchers and discuss some of the most interesting and sometimes contentious research underway in Canada. |
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| 575730926 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Mr. Toilet: The World’s #2 Man | 2020-02-11 | 6:15 pm | 2020-02-11 | 7:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:25 pm | 2020-01-12 8:01 pm | **Cheeky + Revealing + Relevant** **Western Canada Premiere** **Director: Lily Zepeda** **USA / 2019 / 87 minutes** **Student Choice Award | Hot Docs** **IMDB Rating: [6.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10263296/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8372826/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** You know what’s crappy? The fact that a lack of sanitation and access to toilets affects *billions* of people around the world. Open defecation isn’t just gross and undignified — it’s a legitimate public health crisis. Plunge into the life of Jack Sim, the self-proclaimed Mr. Toilet himself. Sim is, by all accounts, an unusual person. His demeanor is playful and his antics are zany, which is probably a healthy attitude when you consider his life’s work: ensuring people around the world have a place to poo in peace. In this hilariously cheeky documentary, director Lily Zepeda follows Sim on his work at the World Toilet Organization – which he founded – and Sim’s efforts to take on the global issue of open defecation. Ever hear of United Nations’ World Toilet Day? Sim started it! It’s hard to believe we know, but a movie about a real-life “su-poo-hero” isn’t all sunshine and roses. The issues (tissues?) surrounding global sanitation has Sim working harder than ever, and as his obsession intensifies, headstrong ambition has Sim’s family life in flux. Flush with insight into a timely and relevant issue, *Mr. Toilet* is equal parts gut-busting non-fiction and a call to action for leaders everywhere to, well, give a shit. Just the same, you’ll assuredly think twice about your toilet — a household staple many of us in the Global North take for granted. – Jake Howell *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mr-toilet-the-worlds-2-man/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mr-toilet-the-worlds-2-man/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575915866 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Hearts and Bones | 2020-02-11 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-11 | 8:20 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:11 pm | 2020-01-12 8:01 pm | **Prompt + Hopeful + Powerful** **Director: Ben Lawrence** **Australia 2019 111 min** **IMDB Rating: [7.2](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8689644/)** Australian filmmaker Ben Lawrence’s fiction feature debut brings a poignant and morally complex story that tackles an expansive and urgent subject – the treatment of refugees around the globe, and the way the world processes the traumas that lead to such urgent, widespread immigration. War photographer Daniel Fisher (Hugo Weaving) has returned home his latest overseas assignment to the news of his wife’s pregnancy. Determined not to let fatherhood alter his way of life, he begins preparations for an upcoming exhibition and his next job. However, as the birth of his child draws near he struggles to keep his rising anxiety hidden. Meanwhile, South Sudanese refugee Sebastian Aman (Andrew Luri) has created a safe life in Australia with his wife and child. His peaceful life is disturbed when Daniel’s exhibition threatens to display photographs of a massacre that occurred in Sebastian’s home village 15 years earlier. When Sebastian approaches Daniel with an appeal to not display any images of the massacre, an unlikely friendship develops between the two men that challenges Daniel’s creative control and unearths disturbing details surrounding Sebastian’s past. *Hearts and Bones,* elevated by an achingly vulnerable performance of Australian’s national treasure, Hugo Weaving, and a stirring debut of Sudanese-Australian truck driver-turned-actor Andrew Luri, is so much more than an affecting drama. It is ultimately a beautiful story about reconciliation, that also delivers a vision of fraternity that’s altogether optimistic. It is poetic and powerful experience. *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/haida-modern/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hearts-and-bones/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hearts-and-bones/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544289136 | Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind | 2020-02-11 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-11 | 8:31 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:45 am | Portrait of a Canadian icon: with unprecedented access to the artist, the film takes audiences from high school auditoriums in straight-laced, small town Ontario in the 50s to the coffee houses of Yorkville and Greenwich Village in the 60s, through Lightfoot’s turbulent, substance-fueled arena shows of the 70s, and finally to the artist in present day. Lightfoot himself is ruminative and reflective, particularly as he thinks back on his relationships with women over the years. The documentary also features interviews from Lightfoot peers Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Randy Bachman, and Steve Earle; famous fans from Rush, Alec Baldwin, Anne Murray and Sarah McLachlan; as well as behind the scenes stories from members of his longtime band. This is an intimate and emotional examination of the artist’s profound relationship to his music and his Canadian roots. –Vancouver International Film Festival "Briskly entertaining and entirely legend-affirming." --Toronto Star “PURE GOLD” –What She Said “Laudatory overview of one of his country's greatest singer-songwriters.” --Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 578618364 | Fermentation Series at Oaklands | 2020-02-11 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-11 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-14 12:41 pm | Fermentation Series Come and learn a variety of fermentation techniques and improve your health through the power of probiotics! Classes offer instructions and recipes to take home. Instructor: Alexandra Pony & Will Dean Location: Oaklands Neighbourhood House, 2629 Victor Street Kombucha Workshop Learn to make this ancient healing elixir to boost immunity, clear toxins and enrich your digestive system with beneficial bacteria. This tonic has been used for thousands of years and is a wonderful gateway into the world of fermented foods! Please bring a Mason jar to take home your own starter. Tuesday, January 21 from 7–8 pm Sauerkraut Workshop The holy grail of all fermented foods, sauerkraut has nourished generation upon generation. Rich in probiotics, vitamins B & C, and much more, this is an easy food to introduce to your diet to improve digestion, boost immunity and increase vitality. Tuesday, January 28 from 7–8 pm Bone Broth Workshop Bone broth is one of the most healing and nourishing tonics. Learn about the benefits and different types of bone broth, when and why to drink it and, most importantly, how to make it. There will be yummy broths to sample. Tuesday, February 11 from 7–8 pm Water Kefir Workshop Cousin to Kombucha, this deliciously effervescent probiotic-rich drink is a phenomenal alternative to juices and pop. A great way to quench your thirst and sugar cravings, and give your digestion an extra boost. Children love it, too! Please bring a Mason jar to take home your own starter. Tuesday, October 15 & February 18 from 7-8 pm **Cost: $35 per session or register for all 4 sessions for $120** [**https://oca.recdesk.com/Community/Program**](https://oca.recdesk.com/Community/Program) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 572096031 | 🏒 Red Deer Rebels vs Victoria Royals | 2020-02-11 | 7:05 pm | 2020-02-11 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-09 3:39 pm | 2020-01-09 3:39 pm | **ADULT - CORNERS $17.50** **ADULT - SIDES $22.00** **CHILD (2-5) $7.00** **CLUB $27.00** **FRONT 2 ROWS $22.00** **RAIL w/ buffet $62.00** **SENIOR (65+) $17.50** **STUDENT w/ ID $17.50** **YOUTH (6-12) $13.00** **<https://victoriaroyals.com/>** **For Accessibility Seating, please call [ (250) 220 7789](tel:2502207789) For more information on Accessibility Seating at Save-On-Foods Memorial centre click the link below. [sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/](http://sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/)** **Please note: Section 104 is a non-alcohol section. Children 2 and over require a ticket.** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 575765508 | 📽️ VFF 2020: A White, White Day | 2020-02-11 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-11 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:08 pm | 2020-01-12 8:01 pm | **Subtle + Enveloping + Insightful** **Hvítur, hvítur dagur** **Director: Hlynur Pálmason** **Iceland/ Denmark / Sweden 2019 109 min** **Cannes Film Festival Rising Star Award** **IMDB Rating: [7.2](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** In a remote Icelandic town, an off-duty police chief, whose wife died in a tragic accident, begins to suspect a local man of having had an affair with her. The rugged lead is as compelling as the landscape he fits so well within. In *A White, White Day*, director Pálmason examines the type of traditional male masculinity that tends to inhabit such remote environments by following Ingimundur (Ingvar Sigurðsson) as he investigates the life of a woman he thought he knew. Sigurðsson, one of Iceland’s greatest actors, plays the grieving widower with great subtlety as he shifts between stoicism and small glimpses of who he was before the accident, as reflected in his interactions with his granddaughter (Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir). Playing with metaphor – the landscape, the house that Ingimundur can’t finish – Pálmason pushes the story to unexpected lengths both dramatically and stylistically as he creates a powerful examination of a man in pain who has no culturally acceptable way to express himself. From the opening sequence, cinematographer Maria von Hausswolff puts on screen a remarkable sense of Iceland. It’s as if her camera along with Pálmason’s vision has captured the breath of the place. – Kathy Kay **If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.** **[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575986108 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Shorts: Connected | 2020-02-11 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-11 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:18 pm | 2020-01-12 8:01 pm | **18+ – Membership Required** KIDS Director: Michael Frei | Switzerland I 9 min An animated short exploring group dynamics. How do we de ne ourselves when we are all equal? Who is steering the crowd? What if it is heading in the wrong direction? Where does the individual end and the group begin? What is done by choice, and what under duress PORTRAITIST Director: Cyrus Neshvad | Luxembourg I 16 min A grandfather at the edge of despair is called to care for his dying granddaughter. Through art, he kindles a relationship with her that brings beauty to the darkness in their lives. CONNECTED Director: Aleksandra Maciejczyk | Poland I 18 min In this documentary about love, Krzysztof, who is blind, goes skiing with Wiola, his wife and guide. I CAME HERE ALONE Director: Connor Gaston I Victoria I 13 min Lonely Margaret is delivered a mysterious life-sized Teddy Bear, and when the stuffed animal reveals a secret, Margaret must decide whether or not she’s truly ready to let anyone else into her life. THE PHYSICS OF SORROW Director: Theodore Ushev I Canada I 26 min The Physics of Sorrow tracks an unknown man’s life as he sifts through memories of his youth in Bulgaria through to his increasingly rootless and melancholic adult-hood in Canada. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shorts-connected/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shorts-connected/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 612955797 | 💘 Speakeasy: My Funny Valentine | 2020-02-11 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-11 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-07 9:44 am | Reminisce 1928 with a night of live swing jazz, classic cocktails, and swing dancing. We have The Capital City Syncopators to swing the night away with Side Car Trio playing at the band break. There will be a beginner dance lesson at 8PM with the live jazz set starting at 8:30PM. Wear your finest Valentine best (reds! pinks! hearts!) and take a photo in front of our Valentines Day photo backdrop. We will have a table set aside with supplies to make your own Valentines Day cards. \--- What is a Speakeasy? Check out this video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqsAMJEIQ8I](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqsAMJEIQ8I&fbclid=IwAR3ez5Xs9A9sjBGQQOdzbaICiZOuRKfIqpNSEWV9O3BHDhpkBeRuncVUcf4) Reminisce 1928 with a night of live swing jazz, classic cocktails, and swing dancing. We have two great bands alternating every Tuesday night: The Capital City Syncopators / The Flying Saucers. We’ll have a featured night once a month with a swing dance lesson. Stay tuned! $10 More information: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/> Volunteer with the VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/> |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 575911737 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Vagenda Stories | 2020-02-11 | 8:30 pm | 2020-02-11 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:03 pm | 2020-01-12 8:01 pm | **Zany + Modern + Honest** **Die fruchtbaren Jahre sind vorbei** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Natascha Beller** **Switzerland 2019 90 min** **IMDB Rating: [7.5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10664496/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10728282/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10441486/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Natascha Beller’s feature debut delivers a frisky and fresh contemporary comedy about the misfortunes of three thirtysomething girlfriends dealing with the social pressure that comes with children, careers and relationships. Leila just turned 34 and has been with her boyfriend for a very long time. When she discovers at her sister’s wedding that her sibling is pregnant, she promptly gives her boyfriend an ultimatum: she also wants to have a baby. Preferably, right at that moment. The boyfriend is out the door faster than she can say “baby”. One year later, he is dating someone new, and Leila is about to turn 35, the infamous milestone when fertility ‘drops off a cliff’. Leila’s sister Amanda, on the other hand, in her last term of her pregnancy, but diapers and baby powder do not necessarily fit into the career plan of the ambitious architect. Sophie, the third and final in the “thirtysomething” gang, is a single parent struggling with an irresponsible ex-husband who has surprisingly decided to move to New York. To sum it all up: “it’s complicated”. Natascha Beller, hailed as Switzerland’s Tina Fey, delivers a fast-paced, mischievous and irresistibly modern comedy. Clear-eyed, fearless and ferociously funny, *Vagenda Stories* earns its laughs, to be sure. – Kinga Binkowska *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/this-is-not-a-movie/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/vagenda-stories/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/vagenda-stories/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575999212 | 📽️ VFF 2020: To the Ends of the Earth | 2020-02-11 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-11 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:33 pm | 2020-01-12 8:01 pm | **Journey + Clash + Discovery** **Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa** **Japan, Uzbekistan, Qatar 2019 120 min** **IMDB Rating: [6.7](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8681422/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8689644/)** *To the Ends of the Earth* is the return of Japanese master of suspense Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Using a brilliant shift in tone from his usual fare he chronicles the misadventures of a Japanese TV host compiling travelogue video journals on assignment in Uzbekistan. With a stunning and assured performance by pop-star, Atsuko Maeda, *To the Ends of the Earth* offers a stirring and darkly humorous examination of culture class in a classic fish-out-of-water tale with a modern twist. Yoko, a cautious, introverted, and determined host of a popular TV travel show is full of charisma and game-for-anything attitude. Gallivanting through the gorgeous and unknown areas of the fabled Silk Road she’s often forgotten or ignored by the small crew she’s on the road with. Soon everything goes wrong. As the programme runs dry on ideas, she tries to forge her own connections to Uzbekistan and soon her cultural assumptions knock her off course. Frustrated by the failed filming, she decides to set aside her host duties and take a stroll on her own. Lost in the streets of a foreign city, she finds herself adrift and alone, confronting her fears and hidden aspirations. Although it’s a departure from his earlier work, *To the Ends of the Eart*h is a journey into the unknown with the promise of self-discovery. At times laugh-out-loud hilarious when calling attention to cultural insecurities and miscues, Kurosawa proves with charm and ingenuity that he’s one of the most observant and forward-thinking filmmakers working today. – Ravi Srinivasan **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/haida-modern/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/to-the-ends-of-the-earth/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/to-the-ends-of-the-earth/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 544289137 | Gordon Lightfoot: If You Could Read My Mind | 2020-02-11 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-11 | 10:31 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:45 am | Portrait of a Canadian icon: with unprecedented access to the artist, the film takes audiences from high school auditoriums in straight-laced, small town Ontario in the 50s to the coffee houses of Yorkville and Greenwich Village in the 60s, through Lightfoot’s turbulent, substance-fueled arena shows of the 70s, and finally to the artist in present day. Lightfoot himself is ruminative and reflective, particularly as he thinks back on his relationships with women over the years. The documentary also features interviews from Lightfoot peers Ian and Sylvia Tyson, Randy Bachman, and Steve Earle; famous fans from Rush, Alec Baldwin, Anne Murray and Sarah McLachlan; as well as behind the scenes stories from members of his longtime band. This is an intimate and emotional examination of the artist’s profound relationship to his music and his Canadian roots. –Vancouver International Film Festival "Briskly entertaining and entirely legend-affirming." --Toronto Star “PURE GOLD” –What She Said “Laudatory overview of one of his country's greatest singer-songwriters.” --Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 575755381 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Last Tree | 2020-02-11 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-11 | 10:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:57 pm | 2020-01-12 8:01 pm | **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Shola Amoo** **UK 2019 98 min** **British Independent Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Most Promising Newcomer** **IMDB Rating: [6.9](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8707516/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9358160/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** *The Last Tree* opens in the beautiful, sun-soaked countryside of rural Lincolnshire. Femi, a young boy from Nigeria, is playing with his friends without a care in the world. We soon learn that Femi is living under the care of Mary – played with great maternal warmth by Denise Black (*Queer As Folk*) – his doting foster mother. Femi’s life is safe and comfortable, protected by Mary’s obvious privilege. But when Femi’s Nigerian birth mother is ready to take him to live with her in South London, his life is turned upside down. Amoo’s semi-autobiographical portrait of childhood upheaval tenderly depicts the harsh realities of being confronted by an unknown past that many foster children must face. The film traces Femi’s journey adjusting to urban life as he struggles through new cultural references and troublesome playground politics… conflicts that will eventually mature into gang culture as he reaches adolescence. Though desperately seeking guidance, Femi’s relationship with his birth mother – depicted with abounding strength by newcomer Gbemisola Ikumelo – is understandably strained. In the *The Last Tree*, Amoo speaks of the time it takes to heal childhood wounds; to learn to trust; to let go. Stylish and beautifully realised with notes of Barry Jenkins’ *Moonlight* and nods to influences from Truffaut to Spike Lee, this ambitious second feature marks director Shola Amoo as one of the bright shining lights of new British cinema. And newcomers Tai Golding and Sam Adewunmi who play young and teenage Femi respectively – are both firmly in the same field as Amoo. – Jo Duncombe *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/light-from-light/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-tree/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-last-tree/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 605498369 | The Code Of The Extraordinary Man: 10 Laws they didn't teach you in school to build an exceptionally successful life on YOUR terms | 2020-02-12 | 12:00 pm | 2020-02-12 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-02 8:43 am | Hustle, Grind, & Work till you win or die trying! … This is the ideal that men have been sold and it’s ass backwards and why 80% of men are stressed out, spun out, and burning out today. Success comes from alignment, not mindless grinding. Come dive into the secrets of how to be an extraordinary man with success, abundance, purpose and love without feeling like you have to constantly grind on the treadmill of life. Because when you grow… so does your business. **Free and open to all. Bring your lunch, your heart and a notepad and pen.[](https://www.clubkwench.com/en/contact)** [**https://www.clubkwench.com/en/events/view/1244799559/the-code-of-the-extraordinary-man--10-laws-they-didn-t-teach-you-in-school-to-build-an-exceptionally-successful-life-on-your-terms-**](https://www.clubkwench.com/en/events/view/1244799559/the-code-of-the-extraordinary-man--10-laws-they-didn-t-teach-you-in-school-to-build-an-exceptionally-successful-life-on-your-terms-) |
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| 576005895 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Street | 2020-02-12 | 12:15 pm | 2020-02-12 | 1:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:42 pm | 2020-01-12 8:01 pm | **Detached + Perceptive + Community** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Zed Nelson** **UK 2019 94 mins** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [No Rating](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10999260/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_18)** As the glinting steel and mirror-glass skyscrapers of London’s financial hub edge ever closer, the area surrounding Hoxton Street, London has been transformed by luxury developments and sky-high property prices. This traditional East London street, less than a mile from the City of London, has become the last bastion of the area’s disadvantaged – a concentration of the aged, poor and dispossessed. Hoxton Street’s close-knit working-class community has absorbed waves of immigrants since the 1950s. But as traditional industry has withered, the latest influx of young urban hipsters followed closely by expensive restaurants, digital media start-ups and corporate property developers has brought with it a deepening social and financial divide. Sensing they have been left behind, the street’s ageing white residents lament the loss of their jobs and former ways of life, echoing the 52% who voted to leave the European Union. Set against rapid gentrification, years of austerity and the eruption of Brexit, Zed Nelson’s feature-length debut is a comic, tragic and deeply moving portrait of not just a street, but a nation on the cusp of enormous change. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/my-dads-my-moms-and-me/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/nomad-in-the-footsteps-of-bruce-chatwin/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/murmur/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-street/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-street/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 612950886 | 🕉️ ILN: Buddhism presentation | 2020-02-12 | 2:00 pm | 2020-02-12 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-02-07 9:36 am | Phil Rossner will give a presentation on Buddhism at our February 12 meeting of the Interfaith Liaison Network (ILN) , 2 - 3:30 pm at the Society of Friends Meeting House, map link 1831 Fern St. Phil has been a teacher, facilitator and practitioner of "the 3 essential M's" - Meditation, Mindfulness & Mantra - for over 30 years. His root teacher is Thich Nhat Hanh. More information on Phil's website, [Let's Be the Change](https://www.letsbethechange.net/). If you'd like to attend, ILN is actively seeking new members. [https://victoriamultifaith.com/?page\_id=629](https://victoriamultifaith.com/?page_id=629) |
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| 575955583 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Cloud Whispers | 2020-02-12 | 2:45 pm | 2020-02-12 | 4:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:49 pm | 2020-01-12 8:01 pm | **POETIC + SUREAL + COMIC** **Wer hat eigentlich die Liebe erfunden** **Director: Kerstin Polte** **Germany/Switzerland, 2018 93 min** **San Francisco Film Festival Audience Award Best Narrative Feature** **IMDB Rating: 6.9** What do you do when your married life turns sour? Charlotte’s life is a mess. After 37 years, 5 months and 21 days her marriage with Paul feels dull and uninspiring. Moreover, Charlotte‘s memory is weakening as she tends to forget what she experienced just moments before. However Charlotte wants to enjoy life again, to feel free. So while travelling with the family she abruptly leaves her husband at a motorway service station and continues her trip to the German coast, together with Jo, her fun-loving granddaughter. Paul and Jo’s erratic mother, Alex, stay behind. After numerous twists and turns, the whole family unites once more at the surreal Pension Horster, on a remote island, this time to figure out what has held them together. Will Charlotte and Paul be able to reinvent their love? Cloud Whispers is a warm-hearted, light comedy by first-time director Kerstin Polte. Kerstin is among the new breed of upcoming women directors in Germany who are convincing audiences locally and beyond of their filmmaking skills through virtuosity and strength of artistic vision. *Cloud Whispers* is shot on the north German coastline. The all German cast is top-notch, above all Corinna Harfouch as Charlotte and Karl Kranzkowski as Paul. Highly lauded especially the humour, the terrific cinematography work and the magic storytelling. The precise narrative style manages to fascinate and make cinema-goers laugh and cry in the same breath. – Christophe Thoke **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cloud-whispers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cloud-whispers/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575775246 | 📽️ VFF 2020: My Dads, My Moms and Me | 2020-02-12 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-12 | 4:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:23 pm | 2020-01-12 8:01 pm | **Bonds + Family + LGBTQ2S+** **Director: Julia Ivanova** **Canada 2019 85 min** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: No Rating****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8721556/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Canada’s legalization of same-sex marriage in 2005 broke through another barrier by ensuring greater equality of rights for all people. Two years after that landmark decision, director Julia Ivanova followed four gay fathers and their newborn children in her documentary *Fatherhood Dreams,* bringing a focus to the challenges they overcame as living proof of the equality they deserved. Scott connected with a surrogate to have twins Ella and Mac, baby Jack was adopted by Randy and Drew, and Steve fathered and brought up Zea and Jazz in a co-parenting relationship with lesbian mothers Wendy and Cory. A decade later, reminiscent of Michael Apted’s acclaimed *7 Up* series, Ivanova returns to the children who are now approaching their adolescent years, giving them and their parents an opportunity to reflect on how they’ve grown. Every family she features has unique circumstances and common struggles, but regardless of their composition they all become immediately relatable. Ivanova’s award-winning films often focus on issues of adoption, race and socio-economics that feature a wide range of families, but they always highlight the special bond between parents and their children. Moving between what these queer parents imagined parenthood to be and the current challenges of raising their preteen kids, her most recent film continues to prove that the differences between us are far outweighed by what we have in common. Her talent to draw out honest responses to uncomfortable conversations provides a timely perspective that respectfully captures the highs and lows of family dynamics. – Alex Rogalski *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/my-dads-my-moms-and-me/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/my-dads-my-moms-and-me/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575715217 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Hi A.I. | 2020-02-12 | 3:15 pm | 2020-02-12 | 4:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:05 pm | 2020-01-12 8:02 pm | **FASCINATING + THOUGHT-PROVOKING + SOCIETY** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: Isa Willinger** **Germany, 2019 90 min** **Fimfestival Max Ophüls 2019 Winner Best Documentary** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [6.7](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9081788/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_8)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8176874/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** Since winning the best docu award at German Filmfestival Max Ophüls, *Hi, A.I.* has been making waves. All relevant docufestivals have been chasing the movie to share it with their audiences and to initiate debates about its underlying ethical and philosophical question: How are we related as human beings to technology? What if robots become our everyday companions – maybe even love interests? And German director Isa Willinger is helping us answer those questions. Humanoid robots are the new guys in town as they start to interact with humans they work with at receptions, in shopping malls and as cooks. “Keep your sentences short“ robot designer Matt advises his client, Chuck, when picking up his new robot partner Harmony from the factory. Or in Japan, when grandma Sakurai gets a nice, little present – Robot Pepper, a cute machine to help her pass the time. Except Pepper seems to have its own agenda. He turns out to be a scallywag and starts to flirt with granny’s daugher-in-law. Here, the questions emerge: What do we want from our future? How can we live together with artificial intelligence? What is it that we are gaining and what will we be losing? *Hi, A.I* is a highly entertaining and relevant movie about ourselves and modern life. About a future that may look bright and wonderful for some and slightly disturbing for others. – Christophe Thoke If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575778923 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Disappearance of My Mother | 2020-02-12 | 4:00 pm | 2020-02-12 | 5:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:29 pm | 2020-01-12 8:02 pm | **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: Beniamino Barrese** **Switzerland 2019 94 min** **Biografilm Festival Premio Ucca Award** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [7.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9358250/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** Benedetta Barzini wants to disappear, “The work we’re doing is a work of separation,” she says to her son. An iconic fashion model and an extraordinarily interesting woman, she became a muse to Warhol, Dali, and Avedon in the 1960s. As a radical feminist in the 1970s, she fought for the rights and emancipation of women. But at the age of 75, she becomes fed up with all the roles that life has imposed upon her and decides to leave everything and everybody behind, to disappear to a place as far as possible from the world she knows. Hiding behind the camera, her son Beniamino witnesses her journey. Having filmed her since he was a child in spite of all her resistance, he now wants to make a film about her, to keep her close for as long as possible – or at least, as long as his camera keeps running. As she flows from tender to tempestuous, Beniamino is there to capture a remarkable life which makes for a deeply personal portrait. The making of the film turns into a battle between mother and son, a stubborn fight to capture the ultimate image of Benedetta – the image of her liberation. – Kathy Kay *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/pity-the-lovers/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-disappearance-of-my-mother/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-disappearance-of-my-mother/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 612961232 | 💘 Social Impact Valentine's Night | 2020-02-12 | 5:00 pm | 2020-02-12 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-07 9:50 am | **Come join the Social impact Valentine's night at theDock! A great opportunity to meet potential collaborators and learn about their work** In search of the perfect (work) partner? Want to meet like minded peers (on a professional basis)? Come join the Social impact community, share about your expertise and what collaboration you are looking for. There will be wine, candles and amazing change makers! 5 - 5.30PM: greeting and introduction by theDock 5.30 - 7PM: non profit & social enterprises speed dating-- Connect with organizations working towards social impact, through 1 to 1 speed networking sessions. 7 - 8PM: Social impact mingle-- Enjoy a glass of wine and cheese while getting to know the community. Wednesday February 12th, 5 - 8PM theDock - Center for social impact, 300 - 722 Cormorant Street, Victoria **Places are limited, please register. Non members: $15, Members: $10 (enter promo code - see how to become a member at thedockvictoria.com/jointhedock)** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-impact-valentines-night-tickets-91918906925**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-impact-valentines-night-tickets-91918906925) theDock is Vancouver Island’s center for social impact, home of changemakers and innovators. The overarching vision is a connected and impactful social change sector in Victoria and on Vancouver Island. theDock provides space and services to its members to help them thrive, in community. |
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| 575968290 | 📽️ VFF 2020: MS Slavic 7 | 2020-02-12 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-12 | 6:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:02 pm | 2020-01-12 8:02 pm | **Taut + Methodical + Rhythmic** **Director: Sofia Bohdanowicz + Deragh Campbell** **Canada 2019 64 min** **IMDB Rating: [6.5](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9033304/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** **[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6574626/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** After being appointed literary executor, a young woman named Audrey uncovers a series of letters that her great-grandmother had written to a fellow poet. Both displaced from Poland, Zofia Bohdanowiczowa and Nobel Prize nominee Jozef Wittlin corresponded from 1957-1964 between Toronto, Wales and New York City. Over the course of three days, Audrey embarks on a journey to Houghton Library at Harvard University to translate and make sense of Zofia’s words. Coming up against her aunt’s disapproval as well as complications of access to the material, Audrey struggles to dig into an intimate past while facing her own existentially troubled present. Between silent segments of handling the letters at the archive and discursive monologues that articulate her findings, the film traces the emotional movement through the research process. Co-directors Sofia Bohdanowicz and Deragh Campbell, two of Canada’s most acclaimed rising talents in front of and behind the camera, return to the character of Audrey Benac they created in *Never Eat Alone* (2016) and continued to explore in *Veslemøy’s Song* (2018), again poignantly blending together family history and fiction. Complicating notions of temporality and distance, the film sensitively reveals the intangible qualities behind objects and the impressions they leave. At once deconstructing and participating in a search for meaning, *MS Slavic 7* interrogates the tragic beauty and transcendent potential of human connection. – Adam Cook **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/midian-farm/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/ms-slavic-7/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/ms-slavic-7/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 576003113 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Seer and the Unseen | 2020-02-12 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-12 | 6:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:37 pm | 2020-01-12 8:02 pm | **Whimsy + Environmental + Spell-Binding** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: Sara Dosa** **Iceland/USA 2019 86 min** **Golden Gate Award San Francisco Film Festival** **IMDB Rating: [7.9](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9103326/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** In her newest documentary Sara Dosa explores the world of invisible elves, financial collapse and the surprising power of belief. All told through the story of an Icelandic woman named Ragga – a real-life seer who speaks on behalf of nature under threat. Allegedly, more than half of Iceland’s population (members of the Icelandic parliament included) still believe in *huldufólk* – the hidden folk. Elves, dwarves and trolls are not only an integral part of Icelandic myth and history but they are also an important part of the future with the fight for environmental justice and conservation. When the largest bulldozer in the country threatens to demolish a vital and unspoiled volcanic rock believed to be home to *huldufólk,* Ragga and a team of activists step in to resist. By framing her concern for the elves as a potentially symbolic manifestation of more tangible environmental activism and conservation, we get to see the importance of connecting with nature and saving those whose voices we may not hear. *The Seer and the Unseen* provides a lens for even the most skeptical viewers to identify real-world weight in a whimsical world. The documentary smoothly integrates personal and political stakes with a light touch, exploring the surprising power of belief and the invisible forces – be they elves or the market – that shape our visible worlds and transform our natural landscapes. And it’s magical. – Kinga Binkowska **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/haida-modern/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hearts-and-bones/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-seer-and-the-unseen/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-seer-and-the-unseen/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575777693 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Portrait of a Lady on Fire | 2020-02-12 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-12 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:25 pm | 2020-01-12 8:02 pm | **Mysterious + Alluring + Sublime** **Director: Céline Sciamma** **France 2019 120 min** **Best Screenplay & Queer Palm I Cannes Film Festival** **Best Feature I Chicago Film Festival** **IMDB Rating: [8.3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8613070/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7325762/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** With *Portrait of a Lady on Fire* the acclaimed French director Céline Sciamma takes cinematic magnetism to new heights, specifically to a cliffside manor on the coast of Brittany, France in 1760. Marianne, a painter, is commissioned to do the wedding portrait of Héloïse, a young lady who has just left the convent. The portrait, to be sent to a wealthy prospective husband, is to be done in secret as Héloïse is not thrilled with the idea of an arranged marriage. Under the pretense of being a ladies’ companion to the beautiful bride-to-be, Marianne observes Héloïse by day and secretly paints her at night. Intimacy and attraction sizzle between the two women as they share Héloïse’s last moments of freedom, all whilst Marianne paints the portrait that will end it all. Winning Best Feature awards at more than a dozen film Festivals, *Portrait of a Lady on Fire* is a love story of burning intensity that brilliantly captures the collaboration of creator and muse through its gaze and the feelings born out of the act of looking that go beyond painterly beauty. There is no bigger cliché to say but this film IS a must see. – Kinga Binkowska *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/pity-the-lovers/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575789016 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Architecture of Infinity | 2020-02-12 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-12 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:46 pm | 2020-01-12 8:02 pm | **Poetic + Ambitious + Spiritual** **Architektur der Unendlichkeit** **Director: Christoph Schaub** **Switzerland 2018 90 min** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [6.6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9220710/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** Sacred buildings and places are all around us. We pass them every day without giving much thought into their purposes or meanings. Christoph Schaub in his newest documentary embarks on a personal journey through time and space in his childhood, when his fascination with sacred buildings began. How can this be imagined? What goes beyond it? Who owns spirituality? The magic of sacred spaces, defined here as far more than church buildings, creates a cinematic experience that is a surprising and spiritual experience in itself. Schaub expands his field beyond the seeing and explaining of buildings and guides the viewer through created spaces of art, music and nature where transcendence can be felt and experienced. In his explorations, the documentarian plays off of six brilliant minds: the famous Swiss architect Peter Zümthor, his colleagues Peter Märkli and Álvaro Siza Vieira, the musician Jojo Mayer and the artists James Turrell and Cristina Iglesias. These are people who’ve designed temples, churches and other buildings with an eye toward the otherworldly. As they hold forth about their beliefs, we gaze at their creations – many of them austere and superficially simple, but all of them ingenious. Art approaches the sacred in Christoph Schaub’s breathtaking documentary. Past and present, primeval times and light years, it’s all there. The film is an invitation to look upwards: through windows, spires, toward light and sky. That’s the meeting point Schaub and his guests are looking for somewhere between the sensory and the celestial. -Kinga Binkowska *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/architecture-of-infinity/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/architecture-of-infinity/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575728125 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Merata: How Mom Decolonized the Screen | 2020-02-12 | 6:15 pm | 2020-02-12 | 7:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:21 pm | 2020-01-12 8:02 pm | **Vital + Memorable + Powerful** **Hepi Mita (Māori), Director/Writer** **New Zealand 2018 – 95 minutes** **Official entry – Hotdocs, ImagineNATIVE,** **Melbourne International Film Festival** **IMDB Rating: [7.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8742574/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** Merata Mita was a pioneering Māori filmmaker and a powerful voice for indigenous peoples around the world. Merata, who died in 2010 at the age of 68, was a deeply conflicted woman who was torn between her role as a wife and mother and that of an activist and filmmaker. Her solution was to take her children on assignments covering civil rights demonstrations that often turned violent. Merata’s willingness to reveal the dark side of New Zealand society often led to her and her children being harassed by the police. Documentary director Hepi Mita, son of Merata and New Zealand movie director Geoff Murphy, grew up on big budget movie sets and in mansions in L.A. His memories of his childhood do not line up with the stories told by his much older siblings of midnight police raids, moving from place to place and stretches of poverty. After his mother passed away, Hepi started watching her films and interviews and was stunned to learn of the personal sacrifices she made for her children and the Māori people. With the support of close friends of Merata, Hepi felt compelled to make a film about her life and the critical social issues she covered as a filmmaker. Drawing on media interviews, never-before-seen footage from her unfinished films and memories revealed by her adult children and fellow filmmakers, including Alanis Obomsawin, Merata: How Mum Decolonized the Screen is a poignant tribute to a brilliant, defiant and ambitious woman. *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/merata-how-mom-decolonized-the-screen/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/merata-how-mom-decolonized-the-screen/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 601352207 | 🍺 Brewmaster Dinner Series feat. Whistle Buoy Brewing Company | 2020-02-12 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-12 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-30 11:04 am | 2020-01-30 11:05 am | **Whistle Buoy Brewing Co. and Canoe Brewpub are teaming up for a night of all of our favourite things: local food, great beer and awesome people.** We became fast friends when Whistle Buoy poured their first batch last summer and we’ve been sharing beers and ideas ever since. Join us on February 12th for a dinner of paired brews and food focused on our shared passion for ingredients harvested directly from Vancouver Island. Chat with our chef and head brewers about how they build recipes using a sustainable and ethical approach. Four beers paired with three food courses and a welcome taster. Wed. Feb 12 at Canoe Brewpub. **Tickets are $55 + 18% Gratuity + Taxes + Dash / Ticket Rocket Fees** **Restriction: 19+ Event** **<https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/693p0tjhd>** |
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| 575953706 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Body and Bones | 2020-02-12 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-12 | 8:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:47 pm | 2020-01-12 8:02 pm | **Thoughtful + Coming-of-age + Realistic** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: Melanie Oates** **Canada 2019 97 min** **IMDB Rating: Not Rated** In a small town in Newfoundland, 18 year-old Tess (Kelly Van Der Burg) should be blossoming as a young woman but instead has become withdrawn and despondent since the loss of her mother. Disinterested in the seemingly dull insular community life that surrounds her, Tess appears to just be passing the time until something breaks through the monotony of her everyday life—until the reappearance of long-gone local legend, Danny Sharpe. Dark, mysterious, twice her age—and a musician, of course—he may not be quite the stereotypical bad boy, but his lifestyle presents an intriguing and rebellious alternative to the underwhelmed teenager. She’s quickly infatuated with him, more attached to Danny than he is to her, mis-identifying his fleeting drifter-like curiosity for intimacy. What emerges is a harshly realistic and thoughtful coming-of-age portrait about the different shapes that mourning and maturing can take and the bravery needed to accept one’s lot in life. As Tess manages her flurry of emotions, the unveiled illusion of her romantic relationship,and her first forays into independent adulthood, first time writer-director Melanie Oates vividly creates the impression of what it’s like to chisel away at one’s young self in order to form an individual identity, the pain of that process and its empowering beauty. – Adam Cook *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/haida-modern/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hearts-and-bones/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/body-and-bones/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/body-and-bones/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544289138 | National Theatre Live: Fleabag | 2020-02-12 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-12 | 8:48 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:46 am | See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, captured live for cinemas from London’s West End—staged with canny simplicity by Vicky Jones and performed with fabulous, lacerating technique by the author, Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve). Waller-Bridge bookends her play with scenes from a fraught job interview with the (unseen here) male interviewer. From there, Fleabag turns into a chronologically free-flowing account of her colorful and frequently riotous sexual resume; her chilly familial relationships; cyclical breakups with boyfriend Harry, and the two painful losses in her life, relating to her mother and to her friend and cafe partner, Boo. Waller-Bridge is a fabulous actor and a true stage animal, with a wonderfully expressive voice.—Chicago Tribune “The material is so good and enduring, even those familiar with the series will find themselves laughing as if they were hearing it all for the first time.”—eFilmCritic UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 552711769 | VPL Wednesday Pinball League | 2020-02-12 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-12 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Every 2 weeks on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=2 | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-21 4:28 pm | 2019-12-21 4:29 pm | VPL @ Quazar's League Nights The VPL League Nights are a 6 night series that is divided up into 3 two night 'mini seasons'. Sign in happens at 7:45pm on alternating Wednesday nights in the Quazar's Galaxy of Pins, and gameplay starts promptly at 8pm. League fees are a one time fee of $5 per six game season, plus the coin drop on the games we play. Typically $5. How it works: You will be placed into a group of 3 or 4 players based on your previous play (first time players will start in the middle of the pack). In your group you will play 6 pinball games and the night generally completes within 90 to 120 minutes. The league is IFPA sanctioned and part of the Vancouver Island Championship. Any questions can be forwarded to Dan at victoriapinball@gmail.com. <https://www.facebook.com/victoriapinball/> |
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| 575957177 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Denmark | 2020-02-12 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-12 | 9:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:51 pm | 2020-01-12 8:02 pm | **Bittersweet + Charming + Innovative** **BC Premiere** **Director: Adrian Shergold** **UK (Wales) 2019 101 min** **IMDB Rating: [7.6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7037712/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2)** Herb can fix almost anything: broken toasters, mangled clocks and leaky dishwashers. You name it, he’s mended it. Living in Wales, in a rainy town stripped of hope by austerity and poverty, Herb is trapped in an endless cycle of broken things. But unlike his neighbours’ dodgy appliances, Herb can’t fix his own life. He has lost his welfare, he can barely afford to send his son a birthday card and a gang of local youths has just stolen his only pair of shoes. It’s no way to live and Herb knows it. Based on an original screenplay by Jeff Murphy (*Hinterland*), the film is directed by Adrian Shergold (*Funny Cow*) and stars Rafe Spall (*The Big Short*) as the film’s unlikely hero. Spall imbues Herb with great empathy and charm in this timeless portrait of a struggling everyman who just wants to get things right. When Herb learns from a TV news report that Danish prisoners have it way better than he does – a job, healthcare, the quiet of the countryside, even an HD-TV – he has an unconventional idea. Fueled on by the return of an old school friend who can’t believe he has never left Wales, Herb decides to take his chances armed with only a pair of his dead father’s shoes…and a BB gun. Bidding farewell to his dingy flat, Herb smuggles himself to Denmark. Landing in a sleepy port, his dramatic plans come unstuck when he meets a friendly local barmaid and a stray dog that won’t leave his side. Surrounded by characters who inexplicably care for his well-being, Herb discovers that there might, in fact, be more to life than the Danish prison system…! *Denmark* is a heart-warming comedy about a down-on-his-luck guy, who finds hope taking a chance somewhere new. -Jo Duncombe **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cloud-whispers/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/denmark/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/denmark/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575988718 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Shorts: Dreams, Dreams, Dreams | 2020-02-12 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-12 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:21 pm | 2020-01-12 8:02 pm | **18+ – Membership Required** **A collection of experimental films that will take you on a hypnotic journey to the fantastic world of dreams.** THERE WERE FOUR OF US Director: Cassie Shao I China, USA I 7 min In a room, there are four people. RE-EDUCATION OF THE SENSES Director: Erinn E. Hagerty, Adam Savje I USA I 12 min “There’s nothing to see here; now, look directly at the screen.” An experimental vision of Bauhausian hypnotherapy orchestrated by sentient technology. TERMINAL CLOUDS Director: David Trotter | Canada I 3 min Worker by day, dreamer by night. A melancholy student finds his schedule unexpectedly distracted by a small blue box. HIS EYES BEHIND MINE Director: Ziwei Qin I USA I 6 min Based on a personal story. An emotional journey through love, sex, obsession, and violence. 3 DREAMS OF HORSES Director: Mike Hoolboom I Ontario I 5.5 min “A triptych in which the gure of the horse becomes a medium for meditation on its various incarnations as symbol, domesticated animal for human domination, and its abstract power as spirit.” THE MARVELOUS MISADVENTURES OF THE STONE LADY Director: Gabriel Abrantes I France, Portugal I 20 min Tired of being a banal architectural ornament, a sculpture runs away from the Louvre to confront real life on the streets of Paris. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shorts-dreams-dreams-dreams/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shorts-dreams-dreams-dreams/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 573080381 | 🏳️🌈 OUTstages Festival: Play Reading – How To Build a Home | 2020-02-12 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-12 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-10 10:52 am | 2020-02-08 9:59 am | To build a house, the geologist inspects and drills into soil beds to see how well the earth can hold foundation: concrete, steel, grout; hurt, distance, unmet expectations. How does the feeling of brokenness live in the drywall of a house? How do we learn to forgive our parents for the wood of the family tree? And is it possible or necessary to leave our past behind if we want to heal? *How to Build a Home* is a story of learning how to create a life for yourself when you’ve come from a broken home, and how broken stories move within our bodies for generations. It begs us to ask ourselves: how did I end up here? What do I do with the traumas of the past? And how do we truly build a home for ourselves out of the wreckage? The first iteration of this show was created and performed at The Banff Centre (2014 – Spoken word Residency) and instalments have been presented across Canada. This would be the first full-length version of this show. This play reading will be followed by a talkback with the playwright/performer. - **Created: Emilee Nimetz** - **Advance price: $10** - **Door price: $10** - **Duration: 60 mins & talkback** - **Rating: PG 14+** - **Country: Victoria, BC** **<https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/play-reading-how-to-build-a-home/>** \- - - **OUTstages**, a decidedly queer theatre festival, returns for the 6th year to heat up February. This festival is packed with theatre, music, burlesque, storytelling, a returning favourite, some familiar faces and a new-work-in development! **Tickets and passes** can be purchased online, or in-person at Ticket Rocket, 1050 Meares Street (Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm). **Under 25?** Want to experience the festival? Sign-up for our **Youth OUTreach** Ticket Progra \- - - **Get OUT** with a $55 shareable pass, valid for 3 advance or in-person admissions to any combination of shows at OUTstages. Limited number of passes available, so act fast! See 3 shows yourself, or share with a friend. **Save up to 30% off single tickets ($20-$25).** Available only in advance through Ticket Rocket, not available at the door. **More Information** Must pick up actual pass at Ticket Rocket (print at home ticket is not a pass and must be redeemed for a pass in person) at 1050 Meares Street. You can use the pass for in-advance or at-door tickets, but you must pick up the pass . in advance of attending the Festival to use at-door. Having a pass does not guarantee admission to a sold-out show, advance booking is recommended. Passes must be booked in advance, not available at the door. [](https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/vgz1cnx52) **- - -** **Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/>** |
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| 575790709 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Bacurau | 2020-02-12 | 8:30 pm | 2020-02-12 | 10:40 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:50 pm | 2020-01-12 8:03 pm | **Timely + Clever + Fresh** **Director: Juliano Dornelles, Kleber Mendonça Filho** **Brazil 2019 131 min** **Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize** **IMDB Rating: [8.1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2762506/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9220710/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** Take the Western and give it a coating of Brazilian eccentricity, topped with a layer of political commentary, and you have an exciting and fresh take on a genre. At first, the film feels a bit like an anthropological study, beginning with a scene in which Teresa (Barbara Colen) is driving into town and comes across empty coffins that have spilled from a truck. In Bacurau for her grandmother’s funeral, it is quickly established that Teresa has come home to a tightly-knit community. As unusual occurrences begin to pop up (a drone shaped like a UFO, the town vanishing from maps), you might be led to think, *ah, this is where the film is going*, only to have something completely different revealed. Directors Filho and Dornelles lay out the crumbs – though not in a straight line – for us to follow, and masterfully create an unusual tension that builds from the very first scene. It soon becomes obvious that the offbeat people of Bacurau will have to stand up to big business, as the film evolves into a political statement about colonialism and foreign influence. The outsiders who threaten the village (led by the expressive Udo Kier) have setbacks that can be described only as just and humorous. *Bacurau* takes on a metaphorical glow with its ability to turn what seems to be a modern Western into a shot at the practices of global Goliaths who walk into small communities only to leave them devastated. The bodies pile up; perhaps this time it’s for the right reasons. – Kathy Kay *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/architecture-of-infinity/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bacurau/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bacurau/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575930499 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Queen of Hearts | 2020-02-12 | 8:45 pm | 2020-02-12 | 10:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:27 pm | 2020-01-12 8:03 pm | **Intense + Uncanny + Engrossing** **Dronningen** **Director: May el-Toukhy** **Denmark 2019 127 min** **Audience Award I Sundance FF** **Best Narrative Feature I Philadelphia FF** **IMDB Rating: [7.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8378126/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** A recent Festival favourite and Denmark’s foreign language Oscar submission, May el-Toukhy’s *Queen of Hearts* is a powerful and emotionally charged moral tale with a calmly dramatic, uncanny Nordic flair. Anne is a dedicated and successful lawyer working with abuse victims and adolescents in trouble. She lives in a modern, elegant property on the edge of a Danish forest with her husband Peter and twin daughters. Her harmonious life takes an unforeseen course however, when Gustav, Peter’s troubled adolescent son from a previous marriage, moves in with the family and ruins their established bliss. After a rough beginning, Anne warms up to Gustav and they develop a bond. As the connection grows, a veil of uncertainty slowly begins to fall over Anne’s life and the mysterious boy becomes an immoral temptation. Suddenly her strong sense of right and wrong disintegrates and she crosses a border with fatal consequences. An intricate character study of an unexpected abuser and the havoc her actions cause, *Queen of Hearts* is one of the most emotionally charged films seen this year. Empowered by a brilliant and powerful performance by Trine Dyrholm, who won multiple Best Actress Awards at Festivals around the world, the film creates a complex story that is not easily shaken. – Kinga Binkowska *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.***[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-then-we-danced/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/la-belle-epoque/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/queen-of-hearts/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/queen-of-hearts/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 574911721 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Alice | 2020-02-12 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-12 | 10:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-11 9:27 pm | 2020-01-12 8:03 pm | **Powerful + Fresh + Unexpected** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Josephine Mackerras** **France 2019 103 min** **Grand Jury Award I SXSW** **Best Film I Raindance FF** **IMDB Rating: [7.2](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9120416/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3)** We first meet Alice in her cozy domestic life with her husband Francois, an adoring father to their toddler Jules. Francois, a writer who quotes romantic poems on cue, appears to be very much in love with his wife. One morning however, he leaves the house looking stressed, and later that day Alice finds her credit cards don’t work. After a visit to her bank, the young woman learns the awful truth: her husband has not only burned through their finances because of a prostitution addiction, but he also stopped paying their mortgage more than a year earlier. The bank gives Alice an ultimatum: if she doesn’t come up with 8,000 euros in two weeks, and maintain a payment plan for the foreseeable future, she and her son will be evicted. Desperate and trying to understand her husband’s choices, Alice goes undercover to visit the service he used — only to be offered a job. What sets *Alice* apart is that rather than becoming a tale of degradation, the film is a refreshing take on betrayal and desperation, bringing humour and distance to the most difficult of life’s scenarios. First-time feature filmmaker Josephine Mackerras’s direction and on-point acting delivered by Emilie Piponnier who plays Alice, make the film a pearl that’s difficult to forget. – Kinga Binkowska *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-then-we-danced/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/alice/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/alice/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 576006843 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Wild Goose Lake | 2020-02-12 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-12 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:44 pm | 2020-01-12 8:03 pm | **Ravishing + Gritty + Inventive** **Director: Diao Yinan** **China, 2019, 113min** **IMDB Rating: 6.8** World Premiering in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, Chinese director Diao Yinan returns, following his 2014 breakthrough neo-noir, *Black Coal Thin Ice* (which won the coveted Golden Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival) with a highly stylized, rain-drenched and neon-tinged gangster thriller, *The Wild Goose Lake.* Set in the seedy underbellies of densely populated Wuhan, Yian’s latest crime noir follows the desperate lives of small-time mob boss Zhou Zenong and Liu Aiai, a mysterious prostitute hiding out in this sordid resort town overrun by criminals and corrupt cops. Following a messy and very violent showdown with rival gangsters, Zhou struggles to preserve his life after he mistakenly kills a cop and a dead-or-alive reward is put on his head. Yinan’s latest is mysterious, moody and ambitious in its brillant examination China’s glaring economic disparities which undoubtedly breed corruption and desperation within its confines. Well-crafted and sometimes cloudy like the waters crashing up against the shores of its grimy setting, Diao Yinan’s fugitive thriller is a formalist’s dream featuring a series of elegant yet gritty set pieces and violent shocks—including a remarkable chase sequence on a stolen motorbike—while simultaneously establishing a compelling romance between Zhou and a mysterious young woman who’s out to either help or betray him. *The Wild Goose Lake* is a film that doesn’t hit you like a tidal wave as much as it steadily washes over you, leaving in its wake a series of memorable images and a dark web of violence and fatality. – Ravi Srinivasan **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shorts-dreams-dreams-dreams/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-wild-goose-lake/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-wild-goose-lake/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 544289139 | National Theatre Live: Fleabag | 2020-02-12 | 9:10 pm | 2020-02-12 | 10:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:46 am | See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, captured live for cinemas from London’s West End—staged with canny simplicity by Vicky Jones and performed with fabulous, lacerating technique by the author, Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve). Waller-Bridge bookends her play with scenes from a fraught job interview with the (unseen here) male interviewer. From there, Fleabag turns into a chronologically free-flowing account of her colorful and frequently riotous sexual resume; her chilly familial relationships; cyclical breakups with boyfriend Harry, and the two painful losses in her life, relating to her mother and to her friend and cafe partner, Boo. Waller-Bridge is a fabulous actor and a true stage animal, with a wonderfully expressive voice.—Chicago Tribune “The material is so good and enduring, even those familiar with the series will find themselves laughing as if they were hearing it all for the first time.”—eFilmCritic UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 614284182 | 🎈 The Play Connection: Strengthening Relationships through Play | 2020-02-13 | 11:30 am | 2020-02-13 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Saanich Neighbourhood Place | 2020-02-08 9:36 am | **The Play Connection: Strengthening Relationships through Play** Explore different ways of having fun and building connections with our kids through all kinds of play. **Topics:** \#1 Touch and Physical Play: Jan 30 \#2 Creative Play with Art, Music & Drama: Feb 13 \#3 Playing with Letters and Numbers: Feb 27 **To register, email admin@snplace.org or call 250-360-1148. All programs are free, limited childminding is available.** [**http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/calendar/**](http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/calendar/) |
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| 614291197 | 🥣 Drop-In: Soup's On! | 2020-02-13 | 11:30 am | 2020-02-13 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Every 2 weeks on Thursday until April 1, 2020 | 2020-03-31 | FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=2;UNTIL=20200401T065959Z | Saanich Neighbourhood Place | Saanich Neighbourhood Place | 2020-02-08 9:43 am | 2020-02-08 9:44 am | We're serving up delicious homemade soup on Thursdays, every two weeks! **$5 for a bowl of soup and a bun! Eat-in or take away.** [**http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/calendar/**](http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/calendar/) |
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| 575769206 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Havana, from on High | 2020-02-13 | 12:15 pm | 2020-02-13 | 1:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:12 pm | 2020-01-12 8:03 pm | **Contrasting + Symphonic + Aesthetic** **Director: Pedro Ruiz** **Cuba/Canada 2018 80 min** **IMDB Rating: [8.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8176874/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10974556/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_4)** Cuba’s capital is one of the world’s most captivating cities. It is a place of extreme contrasts that provides visitors an exciting opportunity to explore its rich cultural, political and architectural history. Yet even though much can be experienced by adventurous travelers, much of Havana remains off limits and behind closed doors. In the 60 years that have passed since the revolution, much of its decaying infrastructure remains frozen in time and affordable housing is at a premium. However with renewed relations with the United States on the horizon and the immense changes that will inevitably follow, this is a critical time for reflection. In Pedro Ruiz’s visually stunning documentary, a few residents who have made their homes in a hidden community high above the streets, observe the life and shoreline several stories below and share a unique perspective on the place they call home. Representing a wide range of ages and experiences, these urban dwellers have made their homes out of view in makeshift rooftop terraces and vacant elevator shafts. The freedom that this bird’s eye view of the city gives them lends a philosophical slant to their reflections, but they still can’t escape the gravity of the realities they face in a city where chronic poverty remains a challenge. *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts*. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 612987443 | ⚓ Tea & Talks at The Maritime Museum | 2020-02-13 | 2:30 pm | 2020-02-13 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Every 2 weeks on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY;INTERVAL=2 | The Maritime Museum of British Columbia | The Maritime Museum of British Columbia | 2020-02-07 10:15 am | 2020-02-07 10:16 am | JOIN US EVERY OTHER THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR TEA AND TALKS! Museum volunteers, archival staff, and educators present unique artefacts from our collection, surrounded by discussions of maritime history and other seaworthy topics – all over a cup of tea and refreshments! This program FREE with museum admission or membership! Adult – $10.00 Senior/Student – $8.00 Youth (12-17) – $5.00 Child (under 12) – Free <https://mmbc.bc.ca/tea-talks/> WINTER 2020 Schedule January 16 – Dutchy’s Diaries: The Story of Naval Service in the Early 20th Century January 30 – The Battle of Petropavlosk February 13 – Military Action in the Pacific: The Battle of Guadalcanal February 27 – Naval Gunnery and the Evolution of the Cannon March 12 – The Noxious World of Naval Medicine March 26 – History of the Royal Navy in Esquimalt BC from 1812 to 1914 April 9 – Changing Seas: Climate Change and the Salish Sea April 23 – The Hot Springs Cove Story |
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| 575791557 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Bait | 2020-02-13 | 2:45 pm | 2020-02-13 | 4:05 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:51 pm | 2020-01-12 8:03 pm | **Groundbreaking + Fresh + Expressionist** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: Mark Jenkin** **UK 2019 89 min** **Stockholm Film Festival Best Director Award** **IMDB Rating: [7.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9652782/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Described by The Guardian as “one of the defining British films of the decade”, Mark Jenkin’s *Bait* is a dreamlike portrait of the battle between locals and tourists in a once-thriving Cornish fishing village. Shot on 16mm print, and processed with (rumour has it) instant coffee grains, *Bait* appears on screen like a rare black and white relic from another era. At once nostalgic and groundbreaking, Jenkins’ techniques, rather than being gimmicky, mirror the textures of the Cornish coast—as though the film has been brought into existence by the very coastline it depicts. Comedian Edward Rowe stars as Martin, a gruff fisherman selling mackerel in the local pub. As the holiday season rolls in, Martin becomes increasingly disgruntled by the arrival of visiting tourists from London and the home-counties—posh sophisticates who drink prosecco and turn their noses up at his appearance. Their flagrant displays of wealth and privilege seem at odds with the local, disillusioned youth and Martin’s dream to eventually squirrel away enough ten pound notes to buy his own fishing boat. In *Bait*, Jenkins has created a stylized and complex visual language to tell an age-old tale of a community fighting to stay alive. While concentrating on the local, *Bait* is, nonetheless, a “state of the nation” film. The tensions of the Brexit crisis rumble just beneath the surface of this narrative about a struggling regional village and the relentless erosion of its local traditions. – Jo Duncombe *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/architecture-of-infinity/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bacurau/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bait/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bait/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575775312 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin | 2020-02-13 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-13 | 4:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:23 pm | 2020-01-12 8:03 pm | **Poetic + Quixotic + Personal** **Director: Werner Herzog** **UK 2019 85 min** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [7](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10011296/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** When legendary writer and adventurer Bruce Chatwin was dying of AIDS, he summoned his friend and collaborator Werner Herzog for a final visit. Thirty years later, Herzog goes on the road, repeating Chatwin’s most notable journeys. As usual Herzog does not follow a linear route. He travels to South America, where Chatwin wrote *In Patagonia*, the book that turned him into an author to be reckoned with – tales of dinosaurs and journeys to the ends of the earth. From there Herzog heads to Australia where he and Chatwin first met. Here Herzog explores the sacred power of the Aboriginal traditions that inspired Chatwin’s most famous book, *The Songlines*. And finally travelling to the UK for the beautiful landscape of Wales, he discovers the place Chatwin really called home. Told in Herzog’s incomparable style – lots of memorable characters and encounters – this is a portrait of one of the 20th century’s most charismatic writers; it won’t matter whether you are familiar with Chatwin, Herzog kindly provides the background. In the end, you will walk away likely confirmed in your mind that you’ve had an encounter with not one, but two, visionary people. I can’t help but ask, how many of your friends would make such a grand tribute to you 30 years after your passing? – Kathy Kay *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/my-dads-my-moms-and-me/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/nomad-in-the-footsteps-of-bruce-chatwin/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/nomad-in-the-footsteps-of-bruce-chatwin/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575970852 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Murmur | 2020-02-13 | 4:00 pm | 2020-02-13 | 5:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:05 pm | 2020-01-12 8:03 pm | **Empathetic + Deft + Contemplative** **Director: Heather Young** **Canada 2019 84 min** **Toronto Film Festival FRIPESCI Prize** **NO IMDB****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10011296/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** After a Driving While Impaired charge, a lonely woman in her sixties named Donna (Shan MacDonald) fulfills a community service sentence at a local animal shelter. Estranged from a daughter who won’t return her messages, Donna finds a source of desperately needed companionship in an ailing dog named Charlie about to be euthanized whom she asks to take home. Soon, she violates regulations and fills her apartment with more and more pets as she tries in vain to fill a chasmic emotional void. A beautiful portrait of the comfort we can gain from our animal friends, *Murmur* refuses to go down a saccharine path, and instead examines, in a sober yet still deeply human way, the underlying psychology behind the bonds we are determined to forge. In her heartbreaking and pointedly unsentimental debut feature, award-winning filmmaker Heather Young looks squarely at her protagonist’s inner world with compassion, without shying away from the selfishness of projected love and care and its potential to become a blinding and consuming force. MacDonald, a non-professional actor in her first role, gives a tender and raw unscripted performance that injects authenticity into the film. *Murmur* is a story of how our seemingly pure gestures can be bound up with and clouded by need. – Adam Cook **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/my-dads-my-moms-and-me/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/nomad-in-the-footsteps-of-bruce-chatwin/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/murmur/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/murmur/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575993381 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Booksellers | 2020-02-13 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-13 | 7:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:27 pm | 2020-01-12 8:03 pm | **Fascinating + “Page-turning” + Eccentric** **Director: D.W. Young** **USA / 2019 / 99 minutes** **IMDB Rating: [No Rating](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9355194/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1)** Some of the most fascinating documentaries study subcultures within subcultures. Delving into the quirky community of rare and antiquarian booksellers in New York City — there are literally dozens of them! — D.W. Young’s refreshingly funny documentary provides a lighthearted (and often thoughtful) portrayal of the eccentric personalities who keep the scene alive. Did we say eccentric? It might be a prerequisite for anyone interested in getting into the business, which, like many industries, has undergone a tremendous shift in the age of digital transformation (in other words, buying books off Amazon). For instance: where’s the thrill of the hunt — the joy of a precious find — when someone can order a first edition with a couple of clicks on the internet? As much as it looks forward to the future of the business — and the up-and-coming players who will drive it — the documentary doesn’t deny us the pleasures of the past, including some of the trade’s most prized collections. Books bound in human skin? Why not? Sure, it might be concerned with the dustiest and the mustiest of tomes, but *The Booksellers* is brought to life by humourous interviews (including one with Fran Lebowitz) and an array of genuine oddities that make for engrossing — perhaps even “page-turning” — non-fiction. – Jake Howell **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shorts-connected/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-booksellers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-booksellers/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575778862 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Sovereign Soil | 2020-02-13 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-13 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:28 pm | 2020-01-12 8:03 pm | **Food + Environment + Forthright** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: David Curtis** **Canada 2019 91 min** **Documentary** **NO IMDB** **[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8649186/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** Over a century ago, the Klondike gold rush led prospectors to dig deep beneath the Yukon’s permafrost to mine their wealth. Today, in the land of the rising sun, a new generation of adventurous souls are attempting to disrupt things as little as possible in order to live sustainably in this sub-arctic region. As one of the locals puts it, “Knowing where your food comes from and knowing where your shit goes. If you do those two things, you’ll probably be able to arrange your life properly for the planet.” Living in harmony with the land isn’t a new idea in the traditional territory of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, but currently ninety percent of Dawson City’s food is imported into their isolated community. Following the seasons over the course of a year, Dawson City filmmaker David Curtis tracks a group of dedicated individuals’ pursuit of local sustenance. From a mid-December Brussel Sprout harvest in snowy fields to an apple orchard established in 1988, assumptions about where our food comes from and how we consume it are challenged in the face of a climate crisis. The Yukon’s rugged wilderness and pristine beauty is not immune to global forces. Freezing patterns have become erratic, forcing farmers to adapt or succumb to forces of nature beyond their control. Their noble goals are inspiring, but it’s immediately apparent patience and perseverance are essential to produce a viable crop. Highlighting modern agricultural techniques alongside revitalized traditional practices, *Sovereign Soil* offers concrete solutions to some of our most pressing problems. – Alex Rogalski *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening* starts. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/) [](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sovereign-soil/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sovereign-soil/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 589336900 | 🎤🍺 Museum Happy Hour (On The Road): History Ignite | 2020-02-13 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-13 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-22 12:34 pm | 2020-01-22 12:35 pm | Museum Happy Hour is the second Thursday of the month. In February, our premier adult only event [Night Shift](https://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/visit/events/calendar/event/109563/night-shift-vintage-valentines) is taking place on February 14th. Therefore Museum Happy Hour is hitting the road. **History Ignite** Teachers, educators and history buffs will enjoy five provocative Ignite presentations. Ignite is a series of five minute presentations, where each presenter must use 20 slides, which auto-advance every 15 seconds. This event will take place off-site at the Maple Room located on the second floor of the Sticky Wicket. There are limited seats available so please register in order to attend. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/museum-happy-hour-on-the-road-history-ignite-tickets-90180509331**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/museum-happy-hour-on-the-road-history-ignite-tickets-90180509331) *This is a 19+ only event. Valid photo ID is required for entry. To ensure the safety of our guests and museum collections alike, Security will conduct ID, bag and spot checks at the entrance. Prohibited items include any controlled substance, alcohol (not purchased at the event) and dangerous items. Any items not permitted at the event will be collected at the door prior to entry. The Royal BC Museum will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.* *The Royal BC Museum hosts events where everyone is responsible for maintaining space that is safe for all participants. Safer space means everyone at the event is free from all forms of oppression and anything that can harm or limit our well-being. This includes expressing opinions in a respectful manner and respectfully accepting others’ rights to do the same.* *Security and Royal BC Museum staff reserve the right to refuse or revoke entry to guests. These decisions will be made to ensure the safety and security of other guests and the Royal BC Museum.* *Please be advised that the Royal BC Museum will be taking photographs at this event for use in materials in support of the Royal BC Museum’s mandate. Outside commercial photography is prohibited.* |
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| 575885135 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Eddy’s Kingdom | 2020-02-13 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-13 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 4:27 pm | 2020-01-12 8:04 pm | **Biography + Politics + Vision** **World Premiere** **Director: Greg Compton** **British Columbia 2019 90 min** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [Not Rated](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9723386/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Eddy Haymour has been called a dreamer, a business mogul, and a madman. As an immigrant to Canada from Lebanon in 1955, he started with very little except an entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to work hard. After selling his share in a successful chain of barbershops in Edmonton, his big ideas led to him buying Rattlesnake Island in 1971, a significant landmark in Lake Okanagan close to Peachland. If Eddy’s plans had come to fruition, the island would have been transformed into a middle-eastern themed amusement park complete with submarines, an 18-hole miniature golf course and a massive ice cream stand in the shape of a camel. What was a potential fantasyland to some was an outright ecological disaster to others. Peachland residents held strong opinions about development in their region and Haymour’s proposal encountered stiff resistance. What followed was a nightmare of legal obstacles, political interference and frustration that has lasted for more than 40 years of his life. Well into his eighties, Eddy clings to his hope of reclaiming his island and completing his exotic vision, but time is quickly running out. In this compelling biography that follows the highs and lows of a visionary man who has challenged authority by any means necessary, director Greg Crompton crafts a captivating story that shows that truth can be stranger than fiction. Expertly blending archival material with riveting reenactments, it is the moment when Eddy returns to the island with his daughter that really shows the divide between his dreams and reality. – Alex Rogalski *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/eddys-kingdom/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/eddys-kingdom/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575928598 | 📽️ VFF 2020: La Belle Époque | 2020-02-13 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-13 | 7:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:24 pm | 2020-01-12 8:03 pm | **Nostalgic + Romantic + Delightful** **Director: Nicolas Bedos** **France 2019 115 min** **Director to Watch Palm Springs International Film Festival** **IMDB Rating: [7.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9172422/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** French filmmakers can create such charming films. *La Belle Epoque* follows Victor (Daniel Auteuil), a man stuck in the past, who squabbles incessantly with his unhappy wife Marianne (Fanny Ardant). Victor complains about technology, while Marianne happily consumes it all. Eventually Marianne, who begins to find Victor insufferably boring, embarks on an affair and throws him out on the street. Tired of the present, Victor takes his son up on the offer to try Time Travelers, a company that specializes in creating painstaking reenactments of whatever time in history a client wants to conjure. Victor chooses the day in 1974 when he first met Marianne in a Lyon café. As Victor settles into the re-creation of his past, he begins to flirt but soon falls deeply for the young woman playing Marianne, an actress dabbling in a relationship with the head of the company. Writer/director Bedos proves that nostalgia, the idealization of memory, can be seductive, but the film also speaks to the dangers of living in the past. The execution of *La Belle Epoque* is magical and showcases two wonderful French actors. There is so much chemistry! And so much sparkling wit! – Kathy Kay *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.***[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-then-we-danced/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/la-belle-epoque/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/la-belle-epoque/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 574885397 | 📽️ VFF 2020: A Son | 2020-02-13 | 6:15 pm | 2020-02-13 | 7:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-11 8:55 pm | 2020-01-12 8:04 pm | **Intense + Complex + Intimate** **Bik Eneich: Un Fils** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Mehdi Barsaoui** **Tunisia 2019 96 min** **Best Actor I Venice FF** **Best Feature Film I Hamburg FF** **IMDB Rating:** [7.9](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10749760/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) The 2011 Tunisian Revolution—the incendiary spark that ignited the pan-Arab popular rebellions known collectively as the “Arab Spring”—culminated in Tunisia in mass protests that led to the ouster of the kleptocratic and authoritarian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. In his powerful début feature, *A Son*, director Mehdi Barsaoui implies that the revolution was only a necessary first step in the transformation of Tunisia. The film suggests that the turbulent process of change continues in the present, and that the nation’s transformation is beset by political and social difficulties. Barsaoui’s film is far too nimble however, to become a political tract. Instead, *A Son* offers viewers a taut, intimate and gorgeously shot drama based on real events whose implication is that in the deep-rooted cultures of North Africa, the past refuses to simply recede. During a celebratory excursion into the austere Tunisian desert, Meriem (newcomer actress Najla Ben Abdallah), Fares (Sami Bouajila, who received the best actor award in the Horizons section of the Venice Film Festival), and their ten-year-old son Aziz (Youssef Khemiri), are caught in the crossfire of a surprise militant attack. Aziz is seriously wounded and, as his still blood-spattered parents soon learn, requires an urgent liver transplant. This crisis sets in motion a meticulously structured plot in which emotional betrayal and sexual double standards serve as the intimate counterparts to post-revolutionary political inequity and religious tensions in the new Tunisia. Winner of multiple international festival awards, *A Son* reveals that political change inevitably plays out most profoundly in intimate contexts. – Lincoln Z. Shlensky *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 576005885 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Street | 2020-02-13 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-13 | 8:05 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:42 pm | 2020-01-12 8:04 pm | **Detached + Perceptive + Community** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Zed Nelson** **UK 2019 94 mins** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [No Rating](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10999260/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_18)** As the glinting steel and mirror-glass skyscrapers of London’s financial hub edge ever closer, the area surrounding Hoxton Street, London has been transformed by luxury developments and sky-high property prices. This traditional East London street, less than a mile from the City of London, has become the last bastion of the area’s disadvantaged – a concentration of the aged, poor and dispossessed. Hoxton Street’s close-knit working-class community has absorbed waves of immigrants since the 1950s. But as traditional industry has withered, the latest influx of young urban hipsters followed closely by expensive restaurants, digital media start-ups and corporate property developers has brought with it a deepening social and financial divide. Sensing they have been left behind, the street’s ageing white residents lament the loss of their jobs and former ways of life, echoing the 52% who voted to leave the European Union. Set against rapid gentrification, years of austerity and the eruption of Brexit, Zed Nelson’s feature-length debut is a comic, tragic and deeply moving portrait of not just a street, but a nation on the cusp of enormous change. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/my-dads-my-moms-and-me/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/nomad-in-the-footsteps-of-bruce-chatwin/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/murmur/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-street/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-street/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 576956185 | Practice On The Page: A Writing Workshop with Danielle Pope | 2020-02-13 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-13 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Monthly on the 2nd Thursday until March 13, 2020 | 2020-03-13 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200313T065959Z;BYDAY=2TH | Community Member | 2020-01-13 9:50 am | Find the story you’re meant to write. Practice On The Page is your chance to stretch your writing muscles, get inspired and let your creative side come out to play. This all-levels workshop offers you a safe space to find your voice and nurture the stories your heart has been waiting to share. Danielle Pope, The Story Midwife, will guide you through a progressive series of grounding activities, writing exercises, prompts and reading opportunities to get your words flowing, deepen your level of self expression and give you the tools to develop a practice. Come with a project, or a blank page — whether you dream of starting a blog, working on your next novel, or just making space for an evening of fun, this workshop is for you. Bring along your favourite notebook and pen, and prepare to dive deeply into this journey of creativity. **$35** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/practice-on-the-page-a-writing-workshop-with-danielle-pope-tickets-89612456269**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/practice-on-the-page-a-writing-workshop-with-danielle-pope-tickets-89612456269) **FAQs** **What are my transportation/parking options?** Free parking (and bike parking) is available around the studio, and the location is close to a number of bus routes. Note: avoid parking in residential areas, where ticketing is common. **What should I bring into the event?** Be sure to bring your favourite writing impliments, and anything that brings you creative inspiration. Pen and paper is best (we can talk about that later!), but laptops will not be turned away. **Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?** Yes — you are welcome to gift your ticket to someone else for the same evening event, but please send a note to Danielle in advance of the workshop, or note this in your purchase order. **How can I contact the organizer?** Contact Danielle with any questions, at: danielle@thestorymidwife.ca. You can also find her on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheStoryMidwife/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thestorymidwife/). |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 544289140 | National Theatre Live: Fleabag | 2020-02-13 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-13 | 8:48 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:46 am | See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, captured live for cinemas from London’s West End—staged with canny simplicity by Vicky Jones and performed with fabulous, lacerating technique by the author, Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve). Waller-Bridge bookends her play with scenes from a fraught job interview with the (unseen here) male interviewer. From there, Fleabag turns into a chronologically free-flowing account of her colorful and frequently riotous sexual resume; her chilly familial relationships; cyclical breakups with boyfriend Harry, and the two painful losses in her life, relating to her mother and to her friend and cafe partner, Boo. Waller-Bridge is a fabulous actor and a true stage animal, with a wonderfully expressive voice.—Chicago Tribune “The material is so good and enduring, even those familiar with the series will find themselves laughing as if they were hearing it all for the first time.”—eFilmCritic UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 613022481 | Free Drumming Workshop | 2020-02-13 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-13 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-07 10:48 am | The free drumming workshop is one of the most popular music events in Victoria. Drums are provided for everyone, but if you do have your own a drum, you are invited to bring it along. Everyone is welcome, and you don’t need to have ever played a drum before. The rhythms we play are powerful and surprisingly easy to learn. You are also welcome to bring a recording device to tape the workshop for your own reference. **SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE RSVP IN ADVANCE** **** [**Please click here to RSVP for yourself and your friends.**](http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07eguzmp2dk5ese9pa/a0248pk6ciuleg/greeting) - A great way to introduce friends and family to drumming - Beginners are welcome - Class handouts are provided <http://www.drumvictoria.com/free-workshop-february-13.html> |
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| 612965401 | 💘 Pablo Cardenas Presents Live Bachata & Salsa Night for Valentine's | 2020-02-13 | 7:30 pm | 2020-02-14 | 1:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Victoria Event Centre | 2020-02-07 9:54 am | **The West Coast Cuban Orchestra will be performing a selection of the best Bachata and Salsa music to celebrate Valentine's day!** The West Coast Cuban Orchestra will be performing a selection of the best Bachata and Salsa music to celebrate Valentine's day! A great part of Latin music is passion and romanticism, so this will be a perfect occasion to show that side of it, and the band will also include music from other genres and languages adapted to Latin style. A Bachata and Salsa instructor will show you some steps before the show. This event has been created with the purpose of bringing you all the opportunity to experience the sound of live Bachata, a popular music style in the dancing community that people rarely have the chance to see live here. Just as The West Coast Cuban Orchestra is rescuing all styles of Latin music to contribute in keeping this culture alive in this country, they will also start bringing you regular Live Bachata nights, so stay tuned as many surprises will be coming up this year! Victoria Event Centre, doors open 7:30pm, dance class starts 7:45pm, show time 9pm to 11:30, Latin DJ until 1am playing all styles. **Tickets $22 at door / $17 Eventbrite.** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pablo-cardenas-presents-live-bachata-salsa-night-for-valentines-tickets-93202576415**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pablo-cardenas-presents-live-bachata-salsa-night-for-valentines-tickets-93202576415) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 575768064 | 📽️ VFF 2020: And Then We Danced | 2020-02-13 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-13 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:11 pm | 2020-01-12 8:04 pm | **Luminous + Perceptive + Sensual** **Director: Levan Akin** **Sweden, Georgia, France 2019 113 min** **Chicago International Film Festival Gold Q-Hugo Award** **IMDB Rating: [8.3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8963708/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** A fascinating story of love and liberation in ultraconservative modern Georgia, a country at the intersection of Europe and Asia. Merab (Levan Gelbakhiani) has been training from a young age at the National Georgian Ensemble with his dance partner and girlfriend Mary (Ana Javakishvilli). His world turns upside down when the carefree and handsome Irakli (Bachi Valishvili) arrives and becomes both his strongest rival and desire. Merab lives with his mother and grandmother along with his brother, who though very talented, is actually a mess. When Merab and Irakli begin to feel an attraction they know the risks are high as another dancer was recently outed and ended up on the street. More than a coming of age love story, *And Then We Danced* might be compared to *Call Me by Your Name* but here the film carries an authenticity and rawness that Guadagnino’s film lacked. A multi-award winner *And Then We Danced* features professional dancer and acting newcomer Gelbakhiani. An absolute revelation, the actor conveys his doubts, honesty and primality effortlessly. Georgian dance is a rigorous masculine dance where every nuance must express the dominance of the male. The milieu of the dance world, a world that balances control and freedom, is a perfect backdrop for the story. – Kathy Kay *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.***[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-then-we-danced/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-then-we-danced/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 573081678 | 🏳️🌈 OUTstages Festival: Pearle Harbour’s Agit-Pop! | 2020-02-13 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-13 | 9:20 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday and Saturday until February 16, 2020 | 2020-02-16 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200216T075959Z;BYDAY=TH,SA | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-10 10:53 am | 2020-02-08 9:58 am | **The OUTstages fan favourite returns with a brand new show!** Award-winning drag tragicomedienne Pearle Harbour presents her cabaret spectacular *Agit-Pop!* – musical meditations for the pre-post-apocalypse. Song, storytelling, and socio-political tirades galore, as Pearle dishes piping hot takes and spills scalding tea on some of the most troubling issues facing the new century. Developed over five years of live performance, *Agit Pop!* is an ever-changing collection of Pearle’s favourite, best, and most heart-wrenchingly hilarious short acts. With accompaniment by musical director Steven Conway, Pearle serenades audiences with new arrangements of old classics and little known gems by David Bowie, Judy Garland, Tom Waits, and more. - **Created: Justin Miller** - **Advance price: $20** - **Door price: $20** - **Duration: 80 minutes** - **Rating: PG 14+: Coarse language, adult themes** - **Genre: Drag, Cabaret, Concert** - **Country: Toronto, ON** **<https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/pearle-harbours-agit-pop/>** \- - - **OUTstages**, a decidedly queer theatre festival, returns for the 6th year to heat up February. This festival is packed with theatre, music, drag, burlesque, storytelling, a returning favourite, some familiar faces and a new-work-in development! **Tickets and passes** can be purchased online, or in-person at Ticket Rocket, 1050 Meares Street (Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm). **Under 25?** Want to experience the festival? Sign-up for our **Youth OUTreach** Ticket Program \- - - **Get OUT** with a $55 shareable pass, valid for 3 advance or in-person admissions to any combination of shows at OUTstages. Limited number of passes available, so act fast! See 3 shows yourself, or share with a friend. **Save up to 30% off single tickets ($20-$25).** Available only in advance through Ticket Rocket, not available at the door. **More Information** Must pick up actual pass at Ticket Rocket (print at home ticket is not a pass and must be redeemed for a pass in person) at 1050 Meares Street. You can use the pass for in-advance or at-door tickets, but you must pick up the pass . in advance of attending the Festival to use at-door. Having a pass does not guarantee admission to a sold-out show, advance booking is recommended. Passes must be booked in advance, not available at the door. [](https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/vgz1cnx52) **- - -** **Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 576006732 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Wild Goose Lake | 2020-02-13 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-13 | 10:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:44 pm | 2020-01-12 8:04 pm | **Ravishing + Gritty + Inventive** **Director: Diao Yinan** **China, 2019, 113min** **IMDB Rating: 6.8** World Premiering in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, Chinese director Diao Yinan returns, following his 2014 breakthrough neo-noir, *Black Coal Thin Ice* (which won the coveted Golden Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival) with a highly stylized, rain-drenched and neon-tinged gangster thriller, *The Wild Goose Lake.* Set in the seedy underbellies of densely populated Wuhan, Yian’s latest crime noir follows the desperate lives of small-time mob boss Zhou Zenong and Liu Aiai, a mysterious prostitute hiding out in this sordid resort town overrun by criminals and corrupt cops. Following a messy and very violent showdown with rival gangsters, Zhou struggles to preserve his life after he mistakenly kills a cop and a dead-or-alive reward is put on his head. Yinan’s latest is mysterious, moody and ambitious in its brillant examination China’s glaring economic disparities which undoubtedly breed corruption and desperation within its confines. Well-crafted and sometimes cloudy like the waters crashing up against the shores of its grimy setting, Diao Yinan’s fugitive thriller is a formalist’s dream featuring a series of elegant yet gritty set pieces and violent shocks—including a remarkable chase sequence on a stolen motorbike—while simultaneously establishing a compelling romance between Zhou and a mysterious young woman who’s out to either help or betray him. *The Wild Goose Lake* is a film that doesn’t hit you like a tidal wave as much as it steadily washes over you, leaving in its wake a series of memorable images and a dark web of violence and fatality. – Ravi Srinivasan **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shorts-dreams-dreams-dreams/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-wild-goose-lake/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-wild-goose-lake/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575892121 | 📽️ VFF 2020: The Traitor | 2020-02-13 | 8:30 pm | 2020-02-13 | 10:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 4:41 pm | 2020-01-12 8:04 pm | **Historical + Violent + Dark Humour** **The Traitor** **Director: Marco Bellocchio** **Italy 2019 145 min** **Golden Globes, Italy Best Director, Best Original Score** **IMDB Rating: [7.2](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7736478/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10441486/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9109492/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3)** The Traitor profiles real-life mafia boss turned stool pigeon Tommaso Buscetta whose exposé of his colleagues changed the course of the mafia. In the early 1980s, an all-out war rages between Sicilian mafia bosses. Tommaso Buscetta (Pierfrancesco Favino), a made-man, flees to hide out in Brazil. Back home in Italy, scores are being settled, and Buscetta’s allies are killed off one after another. Arrested and then extradited by the Brazilian police back to Italy, Buscetta makes a decision that will change the entire story of the Mafia: He decides to meet with Judge Falcone and betray the eternal vow he made to the Cosa Nostra. The films of Italian director Marco Bellocchio have explored the social and political contradictions of his country. His prolific 50-year career has been closely focused on the complexities of Italian history. In *The Traitor* he chooses not to glorify the ‘men of honor’ and instead mixes brutal violence with vibrant locations and dark humour to provide a visual masterpiece with an appreciable sense of the era. *The Traitor* blends archival footage (of Falcone’s tragic death) alongside entertaining court scenes that revel in the thrust and parry of the debate and the arrogance of the gangsters when it seemed impossible to bring them to justice. In the end there is a message of hope “the mafia is not invincible; it had a beginning and will have an end. – Randy Waldie *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-traitor/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-traitor/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575937079 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Red Snow | 2020-02-13 | 8:45 pm | 2020-02-13 | 10:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:31 pm | 2020-01-12 8:04 pm | **Thrilling + Astonishing + Luminous** **Director/Writer: Marie Clements (Métis)** **Canada 2019 – 100 minutes** **Winner, VIFF Most Popular Canadian Feature 2019** **Jury Award, Edmonton Int’l Film Festival Best Canadian Feature Dramatic 2019** **Winner, American Indian Film Festival – Movie Award** **IMDB Rating: [8.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6670074/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Marie Clement’s suspense-filled drama, *Red Snow*, won the Most Popular Canadian Feature at VIFF for good reason. The Northwest Territories and BC provide a stunning backdrop for two family stories – one in Canada’s Arctic and the other in Afghanistan. *Red Snow* explores the burden of love and loyalty in two families – one Gwich’in and the other Afghani. Dylan Nadazeau is forced from his community as a young teen after a tragedy rocks his family. Years later, he’s a soldier in the Canadian army stationed in Afghanistan when he’s ambushed by the Taliban. He’s horrified when he discovers that Aman, a translator for the Canadian army, has turned traitor and was involved in the deaths of his fellow soldiers. With no reason to trust his captor, Dylan soon realizes that he’s not the only one who has endured ruthless family treatment. He has to find a way to forgive and trust Aman in order to survive an almost certain death. Dylan, Aman and his two children set off across the Afghan desert in an effort to reach safety in Pakistan. Clement has brought together a brilliant ensemble cast of actors, including Asivak Koostachin as Dylan, Shafin Karim as Aman, Tantoo Cardinal, Michelle Thrush, Samuel Marty, Tarun Keram, Kane Mahon, Mozhdah Jamalzadah and Ishaan Vasdev. Victoria-based costume designer Carmen Thompson’s (Nuu-chah-nulth) authentic costumes and production designer Michael Diner’s believable Arctic and Afghanistan sets, meet the highest Hollywood standards. The film includes dialogue in Gwich’in, Inuvialuktun, Pashto and English. *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-then-we-danced/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/la-belle-epoque/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/queen-of-hearts/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/red-snow/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/red-snow/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575731546 | 📽️ VFF 2020: My Dads, My Moms and Me | 2020-02-13 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-13 | 10:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:27 pm | 2020-01-12 8:04 pm | **Bonds + Family + LGBTQ2S+** **Director: Julia Ivanova** **Canada 2019 85 min** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: No Rating****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8721556/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Canada’s legalization of same-sex marriage in 2005 broke through another barrier by ensuring greater equality of rights for all people. Two years after that landmark decision, director Julia Ivanova followed four gay fathers and their newborn children in her documentary *Fatherhood Dreams,* bringing a focus to the challenges they overcame as living proof of the equality they deserved. Scott connected with a surrogate to have twins Ella and Mac, baby Jack was adopted by Randy and Drew, and Steve fathered and brought up Zea and Jazz in a co-parenting relationship with lesbian mothers Wendy and Cory. A decade later, reminiscent of Michael Apted’s acclaimed *7 Up* series, Ivanova returns to the children who are now approaching their adolescent years, giving them and their parents an opportunity to reflect on how they’ve grown. Every family she features has unique circumstances and common struggles, but regardless of their composition they all become immediately relatable. Ivanova’s award-winning films often focus on issues of adoption, race and socio-economics that feature a wide range of families, but they always highlight the special bond between parents and their children. Moving between what these queer parents imagined parenthood to be and the current challenges of raising their preteen kids, her most recent film continues to prove that the differences between us are far outweighed by what we have in common. Her talent to draw out honest responses to uncomfortable conversations provides a timely perspective that respectfully captures the highs and lows of family dynamics. – Alex Rogalski *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/my-dads-my-moms-and-me/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/my-dads-my-moms-and-me/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 576011169 | 📽️ VFF 2020: We Are Little Zombies | 2020-02-13 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-13 | 11:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:48 pm | 2020-01-12 8:04 pm | **Ingenious + Explosive + Rocking** **Director:[ Makoto Nagahisa](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/makoto_nagahisa)** **Japan 2019, 120min** **Special Jury Award for Most Original Sundance Film Festival** **Special Jury Mention Berlin International Film Festival** **IMDB Rating:** [7.1](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9358120/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)**[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10999260/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_18)** World premiering at the Sundance Film Festival and taking home a special Jury Prize for most original film, *We Are Little Zombies* is a truly innovative, roller coaster ride of a film. Their parents are dead. They should be sad, but they can’t cry. So, they form a kick-ass band. This is the story of four 13-year-olds in search of their emotions. After their radical DIY music video announcing their manifesto goes viral, it captures the hearts of the entire nation; the group is faced with record deals, photo-ops, and idol status and the Little Zombies must now grapple with their newfound responsibility of being cynical role models to an admiring sea of impressionable teens. Taking notes from the quirky worlds of Wes Anderson and Hitchcockian visual references, *We Are Little Zombies* is an intense trip of visual stimulation and remarkable storytelling. A completely fresh and individualistic take on the coming-of-age drama for the truly modern world. – Ravi Srinivasan **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/my-dads-my-moms-and-me/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/nomad-in-the-footsteps-of-bruce-chatwin/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/murmur/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-street/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/we-are-little-zombies/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/we-are-little-zombies/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544289141 | National Theatre Live: Fleabag | 2020-02-13 | 9:10 pm | 2020-02-13 | 10:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:46 am | See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, captured live for cinemas from London’s West End—staged with canny simplicity by Vicky Jones and performed with fabulous, lacerating technique by the author, Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve). Waller-Bridge bookends her play with scenes from a fraught job interview with the (unseen here) male interviewer. From there, Fleabag turns into a chronologically free-flowing account of her colorful and frequently riotous sexual resume; her chilly familial relationships; cyclical breakups with boyfriend Harry, and the two painful losses in her life, relating to her mother and to her friend and cafe partner, Boo. Waller-Bridge is a fabulous actor and a true stage animal, with a wonderfully expressive voice.—Chicago Tribune “The material is so good and enduring, even those familiar with the series will find themselves laughing as if they were hearing it all for the first time.”—eFilmCritic UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 592281050 | Full Moon Blacklight Party Ep. 5 - Season 5 | 2020-02-13 | 10:00 pm | 2020-02-14 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-24 1:30 pm | **Bucket specials, blacklights, body paint, and YOUR dance moves.** Upstairs Cabaret presents... FULL MOON BLACK LIGHT PARTY EP.4 (Season 5) Thursday, February 13th Bucket specials, blacklights, body paint, amazing music, free cover for women until 1030pm, and your dance moves. **$10** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/full-moon-blacklight-party-ep-5-season-5-tickets-91381744257**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/full-moon-blacklight-party-ep-5-season-5-tickets-91381744257) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 561873286 | 🎈 Pro-D Day: Youth Go Free! at Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature | 2020-02-14 | 10:00 am | 2020-02-14 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | Administrator | 2019-12-31 6:19 am | 2020-02-14 2:52 pm | Admission for patrons aged 18 and under is free on Friday February 14th from 10am-5pm. Take in a free kids scavenger hunt throughout the gallery, and don’t miss the interactive Bird Song Gallery! Regular admission rates apply for Adults, Seniors and Students. For groups of 10 or more, please call 250-940-3630.[](https://batemanfoundation.org/event/storytime-sunday/) <https://batemanfoundation.org/event/pro-d-day-youth-go-free-2/> Volunteer with the Bateman Foundation: <https://batemancentre.org/volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 612990770 | 💘 Kombat Is For Lovers | 2020-02-14 | 12:00 pm | 2020-02-14 | 11:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Quazar's Arcade | 2020-02-07 10:20 am | Love is a battlefield. That's why you should make a point of stopping in this Valentines Day and give that special someone a gift that delivers your message better than a box of chocolates or a bouquet of roses ever could: a flying bicycle kick to the face. Mortal Kombat will be set to 1 token for 2 credits all day on February 14th, swing by and battle your date! <https://quazarsarcade.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 575938241 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Men's Room | 2020-02-14 | 12:15 pm | 2020-02-14 | 1:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:33 pm | 2020-01-12 8:04 pm | **Joyous + Honest + Amusing** **For vi er gutta** **Director: Petter Sommer, Jo Vemund Svendsen** **Norway 2018 74 min** **Audience Award Krakow Film Festival** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [8.3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8707516/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8767908/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_4)** A group of 25 Norwegian men in their prime get together every Tuesday to sing dirty rock songs and drink beer in this very joyous documentary. The men have promised to sing at each other’s funerals but what they hadn’t anticipated is how soon that might happen. Their choir director has a cancer diagnosis yet these closely-knit men plunge on without a whiff of sentimentality showing. Meanwhile the choir is preparing for its biggest gig to date as the warm-up act for Black Sabbath before their concert in Norway 2016. The countdown has started, and our band of choirboys try to keep their spirits high with ribald songs about the trials of middle-age, while they also prepare to say farewell. Their irreverent banter is always respectfully playful and the singing provides the vehicle for sharing their thoughts and opening up, joking with each other as they do. Rarely has a film been so quietly amusing, and surprisingly moving. Directors Sommer and Svendsen film without artifice – no jiggly camera or extreme close-ups but rather it settles amongst the men and you feel like part of the choir. The Men’s Room is refreshingly clear and straight forward storytelling. – Randy Waldie *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/matthias-maxime/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mens-room/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mens-room/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 562028060 | 🎈 Pro-D Day: Magical Science Fiction (Ages 5-12) | 2020-02-14 | 2:00 pm | 2020-02-14 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:54 am | 2019-12-31 9:54 am | For ages 5-12. Join us for a magic show where you’ll discover the roots of science in science fiction, including Martian ice, bubbles and reflections. Presented by Mad Science. Registration begins January 2. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/pro-d-day-magical-science-fiction/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 575772710 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Lara | 2020-02-14 | 2:45 pm | 2020-02-14 | 4:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:20 pm | 2020-01-12 8:04 pm | **Soulful + Funny + Psychological** **Director: Jan-Ole Gerster** **German 2019 98 min** **Karlovy Vary Film Festival Special Jury Prize** **IMDB Rating: [7.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7275830/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8265710/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** It’s early morning, a woman gets up, opens a window, pushes a chair up and prepares to jump. Then the doorbell rings. And so begins this often humorous mystery. Director Jan-Ole Gerster (writer, *Good Bye Lenin!;* director *Oh Boy*) follows Lara (Corinna Harfouch) throughout the day to reveal the reasons she wants to commit such an act. As Lara takes hold of her day, we begin to identify with her; her acts of kindness and acts of meanness reveal her dysfunction. She has dedicated herself to shaping her son into a professional concert pianist. One can only imagine the devotion and rigor that went into his training and the conflicts that must have arisen. It happens that the very day that her son is performing a piano concert, debuting an original composition, Lara is turning 60. Not invited to the concert, Lara decides to buy up all the remaining tickets and begins giving them away to strangers—along with an old piano teacher who holds the key to the psychological puzzle. Through his lead character, Gerster presents the notion that when taking artistic risks, one must ignore all criticism and offer up the soul in order to achieve great heights. Lara is a victim and a perpetrator, and the outstanding acting makes this a compelling film. – Kathy Kay **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/kifaru/) [](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/lara/)[**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/lara/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/lara/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544289142 | Queen & Slim | 2020-02-14 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-14 | 5:12 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:47 am | This immersive, devastating film is at once a taut on-the-run road movie; a mesmerizing reflection of a bitterly divided contemporary America; and a delicate, slow-burning love story. Queen & Slim stars Daniel Kaluuya as Slim, a Costco worker who is stopped for a minor traffic violation while on a first date with Queen, a criminal defense attorney (Jodie Turner-Smith). Things take a deadly turn when a violent altercation with the cop sends the couple on the run. Two-time Grammy-winner Melina Matsoukas, who directed HBO’s Insecure, as well as Beyoncé’s Formation video, is hoping her feature film directorial debut gets people talking. “We created this film to honor those black lives, people who have lost their lives because of police brutality and try to bring that conversation to the table,” Matsoukas said. “But the main theme of this film is love and how in our community as black people that’s our best power to fight against injustice.”—Variety “Queen & Slim is one of those increasingly rare movies that should leave audiences discussing it after they exit the theater. Yet if the film derives power from its broader context, there's strength in the journey as well as the destination.”—CNN.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575736604 | 📽️💘 VFF 2020: Pity The Lovers | 2020-02-14 | 3:15 pm | 2020-02-14 | 5:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:34 pm | 2020-01-12 8:05 pm | **Quick-Witted + Meta + Local** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Maximilian Hult** **2019 Sweden/Iceland 105 min** **IMDB Rating: [7.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7325762/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** “Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell.**”** Joan Crawford. When are we ready to take the plunge and commit to a long-term relationship? What is the nature of our hesitation? Two brothers in their mid-thirties, Oskar and Maggi, find themselves, through an unexpected turn of events, living together in their parents’ home in the suburbs of Reykjavik. They are both longing for love and are both single for different reasons. Oskar is shy and uses his pug Otto as an excuse to pursue his long-time crush, Anna, a veterinarian. Maggi is focused on conquest, never staying with anyone long enough to achieve a deeper connection. As their friends partner up and begin the next stages of their lives, the brothers are increasingly feeling left behind, both longing for a fulfilling relationship while neither has a clue how to achieve it. Skillfully directed by Swedish director Maximilian Hult, and propelled by an extremely talented Icelandic cast, the story is full of delightfully realized characters. The Goths, artists and eccentrics that surround the brothers all serve to celebrate the joy and struggle it is to be human. Frequently funny, yet never descending into slapstick or parody, it walks a comic fine line as it explores relationships and what it is to grow and love and deepen our connections. – Randy Waldie *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/pity-the-lovers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/pity-the-lovers/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 603004073 | 💘 Valentine's Date Night | 2020-02-14 | 4:00 pm | 2020-02-14 | 11:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-31 11:22 am | Spend the evening with the one you love. Enjoy a three course $50 meal or choose from our regular menu. Stay late for live music with The Temps at 9:30 pm. Reservation recommended. Call 250-953-9993 to reserve. <https://www.facebook.com/events/2699581210328182/> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 603009478 | 💘 Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner | 2020-02-14 | 4:00 pm | 2020-02-14 | 11:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-31 11:29 am | Join us for an intimate evening wining and dining with your significant other. Our chef and culinary team will prepare a romantic and memorable 3 course meal. Live flamenco guitar will accompany your dining experience. We will also be offering thoughtfully curated wine pairings. Vegan, gluten, and dairy-free meal options available! Limited space available (book early)! $49 per person for the three course meal (curated wine pairings for an additional charge). 2 seating options First Seating - 5:30 pm Second Seating - 8:00 pm \- Reservations Call - 778-432-2021 or thecollectivewinebar.ca/contact/#reservations |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 603003676 | 💘 Valen-TIMES day! | 2020-02-14 | 5:00 pm | 2020-02-14 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-31 11:21 am | It’s all about the Craic! Forget all the lovey dovey Valentine's day stuff and celebrate Irish Times style. Surround yourself with good friends, live music, good food, and good drinks! Happy Hour 4pm - 6pm Calvin Cairns+Charlie Gannon 5pm- 8pm Strangers 9pm- 1am 250-383-7775 to reserve <https://www.facebook.com/events/470158720340063/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 603010952 | 💘 Valentine's Day in The Dining Room | 2020-02-14 | 5:00 pm | 2020-02-14 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-31 11:30 am | Searching for the perfect way to spend an evening with your special someone? The Dining Room at The Oak Bay Beach Hotel will be offering a special Feature Menu for Valentine’s Day that includes a welcome glass of Prosecco, roses decorating your intimate table, and a piano player to serenade you as you enjoy our featured Valentine’s Day Menu. Our À la carte menu will also be available for guests to dine from. To reserve, please call 250-940-0309. Limited seating available. See Feature Menu here: <https://www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/event/valentines-day-in-the-dining-room-2/> Take the elevator home and allow us to show you the true meaning of romance with our specially crafted Romance Package. Find luxury accommodations, amenities and the perfect setting to connect with those closest to you for an intimate seaside getaway. A place where heated seaside mineral pools, panoramic ocean views, and 5-star spa experiences combine to create an oceanfront oasis second to none. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 567019058 | 💘 Valentines Dinner and Concert with Marc Atkinson - Two Seatings | 2020-02-14 | 5:00 pm | 2020-02-14 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:43 am | IMPORTANT TICKET AND RESERVATION INFORMATION To Avoid Service fees through [eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/valentines-dinner-and-concert-with-marc-atkinson-and-richard-moody-tickets-86009680269) - contact The Victoria Django Festival or Oliver Swain to arrange payment and reservations Two Seatings 5:00pm-7:30pm 8:00pm-10:30pm Reservations are essential and can be made by the person whose name appears on the ticket or with valid ticket number only at <http://www.northernquarter.ca/> (250)590-7702 Reservations for Seating One 5:00-6:15 Reservations for Seating Two 8:00-9:00 $70 Dinner and Concert \*Best Value\* Chef Torin Egan has created a special three course Valentine's Menu - the best value for diners, Highly Recommended! $25 Advance Show Only (limited numbers) $35 Door and Will Call Show Only In order to accommodate as many music lovers as we can, we have created a few ticket options. Please read them carefully when selecting your tickets. They include Bar Seating. Dinner Included and Regular Admission. Special Valentines Add Ons! If you would like to do something special for your loved one and show them you've gone the extra mile on Valentines Day we have some Romantic options... 1\) Special Valentines Bouquet - Have the Victoria Django Festival spruce up your table in advance with a special Valentines Bouquet 2\) Table Side Serenade - Have the band come to your table side and play a short romantic piece perfect for eye gazing! 3\) Have something else in mind? - Message The Victoria Django Festival and we will do everything we can to make your Valentine's Day unforgettable. The Victoria Django Festival presents Marc Atkinson, Richard Moody, Oliver Swain & Reuben Weir at Northern Quarter. This is the perfect event for lovers and music lovers alike! Northern Quarter Chef Torin Egan has created a special three course menu for this event that is included with the ticket - this is highly recommended and the best value for diners! There will also be a small number of tickets for sale without meal included(minimum charge in affect) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 599803516 | 💘 Valentine's Day Show: Mike Murley w. Harrison Squared plus The Shanna Dance Jazz Quartet | 2020-02-14 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-14 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-29 4:23 pm | This exciting Valentine's Day Show is a double bill featuring The Shanna Dance Jazz Quartet: The Better Halves and Mike Murley who will be performing with Toronto's Harrison^2 (pronounced Harrison squared). The Shanna Dance Quartet: The Better Halves features two high profile couples in the Victoria music scene performing together creating a fun, lovable and funny atmosphere for you to enjoy on this Special Valentine's Day. Harrison^2 is a modern jazz quartet from Toronto featuring two up and coming Toronto jazz musicians, Harrison Vetro (drums) and Harrison Argatoff (tenor saxophone), alongside two mainstays of the Canadian jazz scene, Mike Murley (tenor saxophone) and Steve Wallace(double bass). The bands mission is to express a distinct Canadian jazz identity, and a forward-thinking modern approach to jazz. Together they have performed shows at Torontos premiere jazz club The Rex Hotel, as well as The Emmet Ray. Going to be a fun and entertaining way to spend Valentine's Day guaranteed! **$32** [**https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4486183**](https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4486183) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 575975223 | 📽️💘 VFF 2020: Romantic Comedy | 2020-02-14 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-14 | 6:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:10 pm | 2020-01-12 8:05 pm | **Nostalgic + Insightful + Romantic** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Elizabeth Sankey** **UK 2019 78 min** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [7](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9583526/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7275830/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** *Romantic Comedy* is a feature documentary by British writer, musician and actor Elizabeth Sankey that goes under the surface of our favourite movie genre: The Rom Com. This searching, nostalgic and warm-hearted essay film seeks to better understand the way we view our relationships, romance and love. From *It Happened One Night* to *Runaway Bride*, from Doris Day to Cameron Diaz, and from clumsy-meet-cute to rain-soaked declarations of love, Sankey explores how classic Rom-Com tropes have come to define our experiences of love and romance, influencing our hearts’ desires and informing how we make decisions in relationships. But are these films really the best available guides for navigating the profoundly personal experience of love? Rom-Com films are hugely successful at the box office and deeply loved by many. But while being frequently dismissed as guilty pleasures, they have, until now, largely avoided critical analysis. With the help of a chorus of writers, actors and filmmakers including actress Jessica Barden (*The Lobster*) and filmmaker Charlie Shackleton (AKA Charlie Lyne – *Fear Itself*, *Fish Story,* *Lasting Marks*), and with original songs by her band Summer Camp, Sankey embarks on a journey of investigation and self-discovery through a genre that continues to shape our view of the world, and finds that it is just as comforting as it is problematic. - Joanne Duncombe **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/kifaru/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/lara/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/romantic-comedy/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/romantic-comedy/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 574883679 | 📽️ VFF 2020: #FemalePleasure | 2020-02-14 | 6:15 pm | 2020-02-14 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-11 8:54 pm | 2020-01-12 8:05 pm | **universal + liberating + courageous** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Barbara Miller** **Switzerland 2018 101 min** **Directing Award Locarno International Film Festival** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [7.6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8372826/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** In this timely and powerful documentary, Swiss writer/director Barbara Miller introduces us to five of the most passionate and eloquent women from around the world you’ll ever meet. They are fighting to liberate female sexuality from extreme religious and cultural constraints and are doing the tough work of changing culturally entrenched, deadly attitudes and beliefs about women and girls. We meet a Japanese manga artist persecuted for her vagina imagery, a Hasidic woman hounded for breaking with the faith, a Somali émigré fighting against female genital mutilation, a German nun struggling to get the attention of Pope Francis with her story of rape by a priest within Vatican city and an Indian sex education publisher defying daily street harassment and “honour killing” by championing female sexual pleasure online. *\#FemalePleasure* shows the universal mechanisms at work that determine the position of women up to today, spanning cultures, religions and continents. Hasidic Jew, Muslim, Shinto Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu: the women come from different religious backgrounds but their individual stories resonate in every corner of society. Outrageous and courageous, *\#Female Pleasure* will get under your skin with the strength and positive energy brought by the extraordinary protagonists. It brings a universal and an oh so important message. Don’t worry, you won’t necessarily need a vagina to enjoy it. -Kinga Binkowska *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 574883575 | 📽️💘 VFF 2020 Opening Gala: SIZZLE: Valentine’s Day Erotica w/ Missie Peters | 2020-02-14 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-14 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-11 8:53 pm | 2020-01-12 8:05 pm | How can we possibly rock your socks, you ask? Well…. Cozy up in a furry photo booth WITH cocktails Hah, you say? How about a smidge of burlesque? BEFORE the oysters or a scavenger hunt for erotic toys? no? Dirty dance like you mean it? Or enjoy or not tips for S&M Become master of your domain and learn to make a cocktail Oh yes, and then there’s the shorts – sensual, seductive, ‘altering your state’ kinda shorts. Might be worth checking out. If you like a fricking fantastic experience. Host: Missie Peters is a local performer and writer. She is a founding member of Paper Street Theatre and performs in the monthly Adaptation Show. As a host she’s been a part of TEDxVictoria, the Victoria Slam and Pecha Kucha. She has also been know to feature in internet geek comedy sketches. **$40**[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/opening-gala-2019-studio-25-friday-feb-1st-630pm/) **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sizzle-valentines-day-erotica/>** **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 544289143 | Queen & Slim | 2020-02-14 | 6:45 pm | 2020-02-14 | 8:57 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:47 am | This immersive, devastating film is at once a taut on-the-run road movie; a mesmerizing reflection of a bitterly divided contemporary America; and a delicate, slow-burning love story. Queen & Slim stars Daniel Kaluuya as Slim, a Costco worker who is stopped for a minor traffic violation while on a first date with Queen, a criminal defense attorney (Jodie Turner-Smith). Things take a deadly turn when a violent altercation with the cop sends the couple on the run. Two-time Grammy-winner Melina Matsoukas, who directed HBO’s Insecure, as well as Beyoncé’s Formation video, is hoping her feature film directorial debut gets people talking. “We created this film to honor those black lives, people who have lost their lives because of police brutality and try to bring that conversation to the table,” Matsoukas said. “But the main theme of this film is love and how in our community as black people that’s our best power to fight against injustice.”—Variety “Queen & Slim is one of those increasingly rare movies that should leave audiences discussing it after they exit the theater. Yet if the film derives power from its broader context, there's strength in the journey as well as the destination.”—CNN.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 573029823 | 💘📈 The Love Bash | 2020-02-14 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-15 | 12:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-10 9:58 am | **The Love Bash is a stress-free alternative to the traditional wedding.** The Love Bash is a stress-free, confetti-filled alternative to the traditional wedding. **What:** At this one-day event, multiple couples will celebrate their love by getting married or renewing their vows in beautifully styled mini chapels. For an all-inclusive price, everything from the venue, decor, florals, food and a signature cocktail, photography, officiant, and cake are included! All proceeds raised from this event will be donated to the Help Fill a Dream Foundation **When:** The Love Bash will take place at the Victoria Public Market on Valentine's Day, Friday February 14th 2020 from 7 pm until 10 pm followed by an epic dance party and cash bar that will have the whole place rockin' until midnight. **What to Bring:** -Marriage license (if you are doing a legal ceremony, not needed for vow renewals). -Family and Friends (guest tickets can be bought for $30 so that your loved ones can enjoy this special day with you). **Questions?:** -Additional details can be found at thegoodparty.ca/love-bash -Follow us on Instagram @the.love.bash Not planning on tying the knot just yet? This fun filled event is open to everyone who wants to attend (19+) \*Once signed up participants will receive a detailed registration form to collect more details\* **Love Bash - Happy Couple** **CA$295.00** **Love Bash - Guest Ticket** **CA$30.00** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-love-bash-tickets-88750339655>** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 612958896 | 💘 Valentines Dance with Retro Rock Revival | 2020-02-14 | 7:30 pm | 2020-02-14 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-07 9:49 am | **Bring your sweetheart to this special Valentines Day dance! Enjoy a fun evening of dinner and dancing with Retro Rock Revival!** Retro Rock Revival is a 5-piece 50’s rock and roll revival band that was formed in 2017. The band found an instant audience in the Comox Valley, and indeed, all over Vancouver Island. Providing huge entertainment value, Retro Rock Revival is an amalgamation of talented and seasoned musicians with infectious energy. And they belt out 1950’s rock favourites that will keep an audience dancing all night! The lead guitar player, Richard Spencer, was the founder of the project, and he brought in Mike Berman on drums, KC Hingley on bass and Ralph Barraton keyboards. Then came his secret weapon, Terry Marshall, who is the charismatic lead singer in the band. Terry is a superb entertainer and he is well-known and loved from his days playing with the Victoria-based band, The Sutcliffes. Retro Rock Revival is an outstanding blend of talent that you don’t want to miss. They have played for audiences at various shows on Vancouver Island, and we guarantee that every person in those audiences left the show with a huge smile on their face! So bring your sweetheart along for this special Valentine's Day Dance, it'll be a fun evening of music and dancing! <http://www.retrorockrevival.com> **$25** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/valentines-dance-with-retro-rock-revival-tickets-76351532489>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 612958018 | 💘 Cheesecake Burlesque Revue: Bump & Grind Valentine | 2020-02-14 | 7:30 pm | 2020-02-14 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-07 9:47 am | It’s time to show you the LOVE! February 14 is the Cheesecake Burlesque Revue’s BUMP & GRIND VALENTINE! Join us for a spectacular extravaganza of sparkle, with a little sexy and a lot of silly! You’re in for a night of comedy, dancing and singing, and of course… BURLESQUE!!! Come for the glitter, glamour and GIGGLES!!! We aim to tease!!! We have a full night of fun for YOU!!!! A fantastic show! And… take home fabulous and fun prizes by bidding on our fantastic silent auction, or getting a raffle ticket to WIN BIG and help us raise funds for our Cheesecake European 2020 Tour! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue presents: Bump & Grind Valentine Langham Court Theatre 805 Langham Court, Victoria BC Doors: 7:30 Show: 8:30 **19+** **Tickets: Advance tix $27, $30 at the door.** **Phone our Box Office at 250-384-2142** **[BUY ONLINE NOW](https://www.langhamtheatre.ca/cheesecake-valentine/)** **Or purchase in person at the Box Office, Monday to Friday, 12–4pm.** The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue respectfully acknowledges that this event take place on the stolen and unceeded lands of the Lekwungen People of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. As settlers on these lands we encourage you to learn about and support these nations, and to think about how that connects with who you are and the work you do. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 542641261 | 💘 Tinder Tales "Not-So Valentine's Day Show" at The Victoria Event Centre | 2020-02-14 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-14 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:30 pm | **The comedy show where readers share stories about their online dating adventures.** Tinder Tales Live is coming to Victoria for a special "Not-So Valentine's" Day Edition. This popular live comedy/story telling event has been seen and heard on Just for Laughs, JFL Northwest, Zoofest and CBC Radio. Readers will share a funny/horror story from their time using Tinder or other online dating platforms. Tinder Tales has been running successfully selling out shows in all across Canada including being featured at Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and JFL Northwest in Vancouver. Have a story to pitch? We welcome stories that are 4-8 minutes, told by first timers to the stage as well as seasoned performers. We encourage stories that aren’t racist, sexist, homophobic, body or fetish shaming. All spots are paid. Deadline January 10th, 2020. Send a video, audio or brief written summery to Jo Dworschak: thevanstory@gmail.com **Tickets $16 online $20 door** **Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm SHARP[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tinder-tales-not-so-valentines-day-show-at-the-victoria-event-centre-tickets-85309217165?aff=efbeventtix)** [](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tinder-tales-not-so-valentines-day-show-at-the-victoria-event-centre-tickets-85309217165) **Volunteer with The VEC:** [**https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/**](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 605764658 | 💘📈 Valentine Gala and Fundraiser | 2020-02-14 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-15 | 12:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-02 1:15 pm | **Unique Valentine’s 2020 Red Carpet Gala to benefit four local charities: Mustard Seed, Coolaid, Sooke Crisis Center and Sooke Food Bank to be hosted by the One Voice Institute, at 8 PM at the Da Vinci Centre, Victoria on February 14, 2020.** The event has been designed to uniquely engage, unite, and entertain the island community in a whole new way, while supporting the amazing work of these four organizations! The gala will provide singles, couples, work teams and groups with an opportunity to laugh, dance, drink, eat, play, compete, mix and mingle, and be a part of something much bigger than just another Valentines celebration. The goal is to give the Greater Victoria community an opportunity to be truly happy by giving on Valentine’s Day this year, by showing its love in a whole new way. Giving Is Sexy! Attendees will enjoy the red-carpet experience and VIP treatment from the moment they arrive. They will enjoy live, local entertainment, including WE3, a mesmerizing dance band, and the enthralling and jazzy sound of Cascadia, gourmet appetizers, and decadent desserts, classic cocktails and brand-new signature Valentine’s Day drinks. The choices for fun are endless including exciting trivia contests, team or group competitions of mind-bending games, dance contests, mingling activities, silent auctions for prizes from gift baskets, collectibles including paintings, photography, artisan jewellery, antiques, talent judging, and much more! **$65** **Each ticket and guest program bundle includes:** **Red carpet experience, VIP Welcome, completewith beautiful flower or boutonniere for each guest** **Gourmet appetizers to delight you** **Two free cocktails, beer, wine, or other beverages of your choice** **Decadent Desserts galore** **Live Entertainment throughout the evening to get you to your feet on the dance floor!** **Dancing, mix & mingle activities, talent judging, games, contests** **Photography of you, your date, your group, your team or you with the new exciting people you will meet** **2 free silent auction tickets featuring fabulous prizes** **BRING a wish list donation and save $5 on your ticket!** Contributions can be arranged via [www.ONEVOICEINSTITUTE.COM](http://www.onevoiceinstitute.com/) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 605759138 | 💘 Anti Valentine's Day 2020 Party/Event | 2020-02-14 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-15 | 1:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-02 1:10 pm | **This will easily be the best event you ever attended on the island, and might just be the craziest event you will ever attend.** An unforgettable spectacle combining music, laser lights, UV cannons, our favourite DJ (DFRESH) mixing the best music of the century and pumping dance floors that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on all who are lucky enough to get tickets. **$20** **<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anti-valentines-day-2020-partyevent-tickets-89423458973>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 573083143 | 💘🏳️🌈 OUTstages Festival: eat your heART out Cabaret | 2020-02-14 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-14 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-10 10:56 am | 2020-02-08 9:58 am | Raucous cabaret numbers. Fabulous performance art. High camp. This cabaret celebrates and deconstructs Valentine’s Day as local & festival performers explore relationships, love, breakups and cupids through a queer lens. Featuring the patriarchy-smashing, politically-oriented queer burlesque troupe, Riot Grrrls Burlesque and the high-energy, singing, dancing, girl group from the Fringe hit, *GRL PWR*, Salty Broad Productions, alongside festival performers. - **Created: Local & festival performers** - **Advance price: $25** - **Door price: $25** - **Duration: 90 minutes + intermission** - **Rating: PG 14+: Coarse language, adult themes** - **Genre: Cabaret, variety, music, burlesque** - **Country: Victoria, BC****[](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/pearle-harbours-agit-pop/)** **<https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/eat-your-heart-out-cabaret/>** \- - - **OUTstages**, a decidedly queer theatre festival, returns for the 6th year to heat up February. This festival is packed with theatre, music, burlesque, storytelling, a returning favourite, some familiar faces and a new-work-in development! **Tickets and passes** can be purchased online, or in-person at Ticket Rocket, 1050 Meares Street (Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm). **Under 25?** Want to experience the festival? Sign-up for our **Youth OUTreach** Ticket Program. \- - - **Get OUT** with a $55 shareable pass, valid for 3 advance or in-person admissions to any combination of shows at OUTstages. Limited number of passes available, so act fast! See 3 shows yourself, or share with a friend. **Save up to 30% off single tickets ($20-$25).** Available only in advance through Ticket Rocket, not available at the door. **More Information** Must pick up actual pass at Ticket Rocket (print at home ticket is not a pass and must be redeemed for a pass in person) at 1050 Meares Street. You can use the pass for in-advance or at-door tickets, but you must pick up the pass . in advance of attending the Festival to use at-door. Having a pass does not guarantee admission to a sold-out show, advance booking is recommended. Passes must be booked in advance, not available at the door. [](https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/vgz1cnx52) **- - -** **Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 567034675 | 💘 Night Shift: Vintage Valentines | 2020-02-14 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-14 | 11:59 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 12:08 pm | Make this Valentine’s Day one for the ages: take your crush on a journey through time! This vintage-themed event—complete with live music, activities, food and drink—will surely go down in history. Presented in partnership with MRG Vancouver Island. **$49.95 plus tax** **19+ | See Royal BC Museum website for details: [rbcm.ca/night](http://rbcm.ca/night)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 575719216 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Jallikattu | 2020-02-14 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-14 | 10:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:12 pm | 2020-01-12 8:05 pm | **Spectacular + Thrilling + Wild** **Director: Lijo Jose Pellissery** **India 2019 95 min** **IMDB Rating: [8.3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8721556/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** Hailed “the JAWS of India” and coming off sold-out screenings at The Toronto and London International Film Festivals, Lijo Jose Pelissery’s *Jallikattu* is a thrilling, rollercoaster ride with a distinct examination of the darkness within the human heart while being a coming-out party for a bold new voice in Malayalam cinema. Set in the remote village of Pellissery’s home state of Kerala, India where its inhabitants find themselves increasingly addicted to red meat, a butcher’s buffalo breaks free from a bootleg slaughterhouse, thwarting its potential executioners and terrorizing a neighbourhood as it seeks freedom. A group of angry men assemble in teams based on allegiances, lust, greed and grudges in an attempt to hunt and kill the animal but it proves to be resilient and elusive. Based on a story by S. Hareesh, *Jallikattu* is an adrenaline-inducing, menacing ride that blurs the boundaries between thriller and horror as well as man and beast. The work of Cinematographer Girish Gangadharan stands out with his use of salacious imagery and artful tableau that creeps through the torch-lit darkness illuminating this haunting Indian jungle while flames give light to the evil portrayed within this timely parable. Its title references a traditional event in which individuals and community members attempt to wrangle a bull and thus the film examines a community in the chaos that breeds anarchy. Expertly shot and moving at a frantic pace, *Jallikattu* is an exhilarating, brutal yet compelling action/thriller that is like no other you’ve ever experienced. – Ravi Srinivasan *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 607267752 | 💘 Kumbia Latin Band Valentine Dance | 2020-02-14 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-14 | 11:59 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-03 4:01 pm | Kumbia reunites for a romantic evening of Latin Music featuring the rhythms of South America. This all star Latin band has been a Victoria favorite for decades, playing to sold out shows all over the Island. $15.00 at the door only. Presented by: [www.VictoriaLiveMusic.com](http://www.VictoriaLiveMusic.com) <https://livevictoria.com/show/502200/view> |
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| 544289144 | Queen & Slim | 2020-02-14 | 9:15 pm | 2020-02-14 | 11:27 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:47 am | This immersive, devastating film is at once a taut on-the-run road movie; a mesmerizing reflection of a bitterly divided contemporary America; and a delicate, slow-burning love story. Queen & Slim stars Daniel Kaluuya as Slim, a Costco worker who is stopped for a minor traffic violation while on a first date with Queen, a criminal defense attorney (Jodie Turner-Smith). Things take a deadly turn when a violent altercation with the cop sends the couple on the run. Two-time Grammy-winner Melina Matsoukas, who directed HBO’s Insecure, as well as Beyoncé’s Formation video, is hoping her feature film directorial debut gets people talking. “We created this film to honor those black lives, people who have lost their lives because of police brutality and try to bring that conversation to the table,” Matsoukas said. “But the main theme of this film is love and how in our community as black people that’s our best power to fight against injustice.”—Variety “Queen & Slim is one of those increasingly rare movies that should leave audiences discussing it after they exit the theater. Yet if the film derives power from its broader context, there's strength in the journey as well as the destination.”—CNN.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 567042310 | 🏳️🌈 Opulence: A Devious Dance Party! | 2020-02-14 | 10:00 pm | 2020-02-15 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2020-01-05 12:18 pm | 2020-02-08 10:01 am | Fur coats, bling, leather, crowns, capes, silk, velvet, chains. Enhance your fancy, sexy, surreal or devious personas! Gather with us to dance the night away in a well crafted multimedia environment featuring incredible dance music, world class visuals & diverse performance artists. open:ended A L W A Y S delivers LGBTQ+, body positive, kink friendly dance spaces where everyone is welcome to explore their authentic curiosity!!! \------------------------------------------------ : : : THE THEME IS ..... "L U X U R I A N C E" \*Be aware that nudity is not permitted anywhere in the venue. \----------------------- **: : : T I C K E T S : : : ( 19+ VALID ID REQUIRED )** **: : E a r l y B i r d : : $17 (ONLINE ONLY)** **: : A D V A N C E : : $20 online & @ Little Shop of Strange.** **: : L a t e B i r d : : $25 online & at Door.** [](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opulence-a-devious-dance-party-tickets-87183904405)**<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/opulence-a-devious-dance-party-tickets-87183904405>** \----------------------------------------------- : : : DANCE FLOOR : : : :: hushhush \[R&B | Grime\] (Vancity) https://soundcloud.com/subscura "hushhush tends towards experimental ambient, sound design, and trip hop in most of her explorations.. however, this time she is bringing out hidden secrets and guilty pleasures ranging from soulful R&B, UK Grime, to old school rap and hip hop. hushhush has many facets and she takes such delight in playing within all of them. Also, if she isn't playing music or performing, take her up on the dance floor and even more will be revealed." :: Kosmic Kiitty \[G House | Bass\] https://soundcloud.com/kosmickitty "Kosmic Kitty is pouncing on oppurrtunities to further expand her repertoire as a DJ, lyricist and a vocalist. Her essence is described as powerful and enigmatic, yet vulnerable and raw. She intends to share the healing and inspiring gift of music, as she continues to refine her signature style infusing g house, bass house, hip hop and sometimes sprinkling in trap or DnB just to keep things spicy. Humbled by the journey and with a desire to inspire - she invites you to let go of all inhibition, tap into your inner spiritual gangsta and evoke your true self through movement." :: Space Pilot \[Downtempo | Psychedelic\] https://soundcloud.com/space-pilot "Expect classic sub-heavy psychedelic dubstep and downtempo sounds with a modern twist, Space Pilot's productions and track selection span more than a decade of bassweight. Experimental sounds and hidden gems from the artists that brought us iconic dubs keep the vibe low & heavy for every set." :: Triikstr \[Schnekehaus | Slowrave | Ketapop\] https://soundcloud.com/triikstr "A character who lives to disobey ordinary rules and conventional behaviour. Stealthily slowing down the vibe for the final set of the evening. Guaranteed to turn you on & excite your senses with some smooth n juicy sound-waves overheard in the rhythmic, pulsing underground nightlife of Berlin. Aiming to invoke curiosity, closeness, connection, intimacy, but most importantly of all… to live your fullest & dance the night away in a crowd of gorgeous, opulent humanoids." \-------------------------------- I N F O & A C C E S S I B I L I TY \-------------------------------- : : open:ended promotes DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE event spaces & provides ZERO TOLERANCE for any type of body shaming, homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist, or hateful behaviour. : : The venue is located up one flight of stairs and there is no elevator available. There are 2 gender neutral washrooms. Please contact us @ openended.bc@gmail.com to discuss any questions or concerns. : : We acknowledge with great respect the Lkwungen-speaking peoples on whose traditional territory this event is being held, and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. : : There will be a professional photographer/videographer for this evening, if you do not want your photo taken, please notify the photographer. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 612981198 | 🎈 BC Family Day Event at The Maritime Museum | 2020-02-15 | 10:00 am | 2020-02-15 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | The Maritime Museum of British Columbia | Administrator | 2020-02-07 10:10 am | 2020-02-14 2:52 pm | JOIN US ON FEBRUARY 15TH FOR OUR FREE BC FAMILY DAY EVENT! All programming at our BC Family Day Event will be FREE thanks to the financial support of the province of British Columbia. Come by and enjoy: FREE ADMISSION All day, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM MUSEUM TOTS : FAMILY 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM This weekly program introduces children ages 3 – 5 to the fun world of museum learning. Each week’s program revolves around a new theme, encouraging children to learn through crafts, play, song, and dance. SEA GLASS JEWELRY WORKSHOP 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED – DROP-INS WELCOME! For more information, please call us at 250.385.4222 or email us at programs@mmbc.bc.ca. Please note: Parents are required to stay for the duration of any children’s programming. <https://mmbc.bc.ca/events/bc-family-day-event/> |
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| 582831970 | Victoria Seedy Saturday | 2020-02-15 | 10:00 am | 2020-02-15 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Community Member | 2020-01-17 3:45 pm | Your gardening year starts here! Seedy Saturday is the place to find the seeds, plants, tools, information and gardening accessories to make 2020 your most successful growing year! Seed Exchange Book Exchange Over 60 vendors with a wide range of gardening-related tool, plants, information and more A full day of speakers and workshops with topics ranging from how to grow a seed, container gardening and composting for gardeners to growing your own pizza ingredients, growing Japanese vegetables, getting rid of invasive weeds, starting native plants from seed and more. Details on the speaker schedule and bios are posted at <https://www.victoriaseedysaturday.ca/vss/> Seedy Saturday promotes local, ecologically grown seeds and plants from local producers and growers. **Admission $8. Under 16 admitted free. Cash and credit cards accepted.** **Presented by the James Bay Market Society** **If you would like to volunteer at Seedy Saturday contact us at** [**volunteers@victoriaseedysaturday.ca**](mailto:volunteers@victoriaseedysaturday.ca) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 575750531 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Sovereign Soil | 2020-02-15 | 12:15 pm | 2020-02-15 | 1:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:50 pm | 2020-01-12 8:05 pm | **Food + Environment + Forthright** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: David Curtis** **Canada 2019 91 min** **Documentary** **NO IMDB** **[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8649186/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** Over a century ago, the Klondike gold rush led prospectors to dig deep beneath the Yukon’s permafrost to mine their wealth. Today, in the land of the rising sun, a new generation of adventurous souls are attempting to disrupt things as little as possible in order to live sustainably in this sub-arctic region. As one of the locals puts it, “Knowing where your food comes from and knowing where your shit goes. If you do those two things, you’ll probably be able to arrange your life properly for the planet.” Living in harmony with the land isn’t a new idea in the traditional territory of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, but currently ninety percent of Dawson City’s food is imported into their isolated community. Following the seasons over the course of a year, Dawson City filmmaker David Curtis tracks a group of dedicated individuals’ pursuit of local sustenance. From a mid-December Brussel Sprout harvest in snowy fields to an apple orchard established in 1988, assumptions about where our food comes from and how we consume it are challenged in the face of a climate crisis. The Yukon’s rugged wilderness and pristine beauty is not immune to global forces. Freezing patterns have become erratic, forcing farmers to adapt or succumb to forces of nature beyond their control. Their noble goals are inspiring, but it’s immediately apparent patience and perseverance are essential to produce a viable crop. Highlighting modern agricultural techniques alongside revitalized traditional practices, *Sovereign Soil* offers concrete solutions to some of our most pressing problems. – Alex Rogalski *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening* starts. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/) [](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sovereign-soil/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sovereign-soil/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575991218 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Shorts: Secret Lives of Animals | 2020-02-15 | 12:15 pm | 2020-02-15 | 1:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:23 pm | 2020-01-12 8:06 pm | **18+ – Membership Required** **Films that explore the whimsical secret lives of animals and the unique bond they have with humans.** NOT YOUR PANDA Director: Tigris Alt Sakda | China, Canada I 12.5 min From one of the Anthropocene’s most charismatic megafauna – Ailuropoda melanoleuca : “… and if I hear anyone else say ‘isn’t he cute’…” THE BEAR & THE BEEKEEPER Director: Kristina Mileska | Canada I 13.5 min An aging beekeeper tries to keep a pesky predator away from his beehives in order to keep the memory of his loved one alive. THE SOUND OF A WILD SNAIL EATING Director: Elisabeth Tova Bailey | USA I 15 min When a woman is bedridden by a mysterious pathogen, a forest snail unexpectedly takes up residence on her nightstand. Together, the woman and snail share an intimate journey of survival and resilience. Their captivating and graceful explorations expand the boundaries of the bedroom. An intimate and surprising live action true story. Adapted from the award-winning non-fiction memoir of the same title ATHLETICUS: SYNCHRONISED TRAMPOLINE Director: Nicolas Deveaux | France I 2.5 min In this episode: hippos watch the perfect performance of two seals. Will they measure up? THE SEAHORSE TRAINER Director: Ricardo Bonisoli | Canada I 13 min Enter the surreal and nautical world of Seamour. A lonely old man with a passion for training seahorses. Desperate to have his most prized seahorse perform the highly ambitious “Triple Back Flip”, the final day of training has come and it’s up to his knowledge, preparation and the seahorse’s determination to see the trick come to life. But when the hourglass turns, Seamour realizes it is even harder than he thought and he must overcome his troubled past before the magic fades or the trick will never be achieved. HUMAN NATURE Director: Sverre Fredriksen | Netherlands I 2 min This is what the world would look like if humans and animals swapped places: naked ladies are lying in a meadow; an old grandpa is snoozing on a heater, while a fat man rolls up on a beach and throws up plastic. Animals affectionately take their pet humans to the human vet and try to save people who have washed ashore. But in other instances they treat people just as disrespectfully and mercilessly as vice versa. This animated short holds up a mirror to the viewer, showing the love **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cloud-whispers/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/denmark/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shorts-secret-lives-of-animals/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shorts-secret-lives-of-animals/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544289145 | 🎈 Kids' Movie Matinee: The Princess Bride | 2020-02-15 | 12:45 pm | 2020-02-15 | 2:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:49 am | When the one true love of her life is killed by the Dread Pirate Roberts, Buttercup blindly agrees to marry Prince Humperdinck. But the Prince is planning to incite war between his country and its neighbour…It's a fairytale with bite. Children can see it as a bright, frothy adventure while adults will appreciate the subtlety and the sheer wit. The film mocks sword fantasies yet it also delights in them and is somehow able to trumpet the genre while simultaneously laughing at it. A rich, all-engrossing treat. --BBCi A delightfully postmodern fairy tale, this is a deft, intelligent mix of swashbuckling, romance, and comedy that takes an age-old damsel-in-distress story and makes it fresh. **MATINEES (all seats): $4.75** Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 582842439 | Plant Identification & Culture Workshops | 2020-02-15 | 1:00 pm | 2020-02-15 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 4:02 pm | **January 25, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 23 (field trip – please pre-register), June 20, July 18, August 15 (field trip – please pre-register), September 19, October 17, November 21, December 5** **Instructor: Diane Pierce** Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. **HCP Members $35.00 per session** **or $350 for 12 sessions** **Non-Members $45.00 per session** **or $450 for 12 sessions** **Register online or call 250 479 6162****[](https://hcp.ca/event/cannabis-basics-for-the-home-grower-4/)** **<https://hcp.ca/event/13586/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 562019192 | 💘🍫 Love and Chocolate | 2020-02-15 | 2:00 pm | 2020-02-15 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-12-31 9:42 am | 2020-01-13 6:10 pm | Join City of Victoria Poet Laureate John Barton and other local writers for a delicious afternoon of readings about love and chocolate. Tea and chocolates will be served. Registration begins January 2. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/love-and-chocolate/> |
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| 574844840 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Sips'n'Cinema w/ Post-Film Discussion, Drinks, & Food | 2020-02-15 | 2:45 pm | 2020-02-15 | 5:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-11 8:05 pm | 2020-01-12 8:06 pm | Catch *Two of Us* and then enjoy an opportunity for discussion with Festival Screener Tony Ruffolo at The Mint. This is a social event for those who would like to take a deeper dive into the film they just saw and share your thoughts. There will be complimentary drinks and light food to heighten the experience. ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY. Ticket price includes film, food, drink and facilitated discussion. **Must be 19 years or older to participate.** ID will be checked February 15 Two of Us : Sat | February 15 | 2:45 PM | The Vic Venue directly following the film – 1414 Douglas St, Victoria, BC *Two of Us* Deux Director: Filippo Meneghetti Netherlands 2019 95 min For all intents and purposes Nina (Barbara Sukowa) and Madeleine (Martine Chevallier) appear to be two friendly neighbours. But behind the friendly façade the women have hidden an intimate relationship for decades. Director Meneghetti exposes a tender, loving relationship in which Nina moves easily between her apartment and Madeleine’s, planning for the future while enjoying the everyday. The two women hope to sell the apartment and move to Rome where they can live together. Nina is independent and full of life and adores her lover while Madeleine is a widowed and doting grandmother who has never told her children about her relationship with Nina. Madeleine just can’t seem to shake her need for discretion even when Nina goads her by saying that no one could care less about “two old dykes”. Madeleine’s son and daughter suspect nothing but when Madeleine’s health takes a turn the children, especially her daughter Anne (Léa Drucker), start to wonder why this kind neighbor is always at the door. Meneghetti has crafted a remarkably warm and loving film for his first feature-length drama. Capturing the women’s intimacy in close ups it’s easy to understand how connected the pair are. The performances of Sukowa and Chevalier are so absorbing it’s hard to take one’s eyes off them. *Two of Us* is a deceptively complex film with a message that all you need is each other. – Kathy Kay **$30** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 544289146 | Queen & Slim | 2020-02-15 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-15 | 5:12 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:48 am | This immersive, devastating film is at once a taut on-the-run road movie; a mesmerizing reflection of a bitterly divided contemporary America; and a delicate, slow-burning love story. Queen & Slim stars Daniel Kaluuya as Slim, a Costco worker who is stopped for a minor traffic violation while on a first date with Queen, a criminal defense attorney (Jodie Turner-Smith). Things take a deadly turn when a violent altercation with the cop sends the couple on the run. Two-time Grammy-winner Melina Matsoukas, who directed HBO’s Insecure, as well as Beyoncé’s Formation video, is hoping her feature film directorial debut gets people talking. “We created this film to honor those black lives, people who have lost their lives because of police brutality and try to bring that conversation to the table,” Matsoukas said. “But the main theme of this film is love and how in our community as black people that’s our best power to fight against injustice.”—Variety “Queen & Slim is one of those increasingly rare movies that should leave audiences discussing it after they exit the theater. Yet if the film derives power from its broader context, there's strength in the journey as well as the destination.”—CNN.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 575711090 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Golda | 2020-02-15 | 3:15 pm | 2020-02-15 | 4:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:02 pm | 2020-01-12 8:06 pm | **Pertinent + Revealing + Frank** **Directors: Sagi Bornstein, Udi Nir, Shani Rozanes** **Israel / Germany 2019 88 min** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [7.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10974556/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_4)** Shortly before her passing, Golda Meir was interviewed for Israeli television. After shooting ended, the cameras kept rolling, recording an intimate talk with the first and only woman to ever rule Israel. As she lit one cigarette after the other, Golda spoke freely, pleading her case for her term as Prime Minister – five turbulent years that secured her place in history, albeit at a high personal cost. While fondly regarded in America, her legacy in Israel carries much more baggage: the settler movement and the Yom Yippur War were in Meir’s time as PM and she has become symbolic of the difficulties Israel faces today. By building new Jewish settlements in the West Bank, Meir was one of the politicians who made it practically impossible for a two-state solution to be found and she refused peace talks with Egypt’s Anwar Sadat in 1971. The directors, Bornstein, Nir and Rozanes leave the viewer to make their own judgement by presenting two opposing views of Golda’s time in office. Zivi Zamir, ex-head of Mossad, represents the pro Meir side while peace activist Uri Avneri takes on the very negative side of the debate. Based on these never-before seen materials, testimonies of supporters and opponents and rare archival footage, *Golda* tells the story of Meir’s dramatic premiership – from her surprising rise to power and iconic international stature as “queen of the Jewish people”, to her tragic and lonely demise. Golda Meir was a strong woman in a man’s world dominating all with a long-time strategy which seemed to rely on continuous war. – Kathy Kay If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts. **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575957380 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Denmark | 2020-02-15 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-15 | 7:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:51 pm | 2020-01-12 8:06 pm | **Bittersweet + Charming + Innovative** **BC Premiere** **Director: Adrian Shergold** **UK (Wales) 2019 101 min** **IMDB Rating: [7.6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7037712/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2)** Herb can fix almost anything: broken toasters, mangled clocks and leaky dishwashers. You name it, he’s mended it. Living in Wales, in a rainy town stripped of hope by austerity and poverty, Herb is trapped in an endless cycle of broken things. But unlike his neighbours’ dodgy appliances, Herb can’t fix his own life. He has lost his welfare, he can barely afford to send his son a birthday card and a gang of local youths has just stolen his only pair of shoes. It’s no way to live and Herb knows it. Based on an original screenplay by Jeff Murphy (*Hinterland*), the film is directed by Adrian Shergold (*Funny Cow*) and stars Rafe Spall (*The Big Short*) as the film’s unlikely hero. Spall imbues Herb with great empathy and charm in this timeless portrait of a struggling everyman who just wants to get things right. When Herb learns from a TV news report that Danish prisoners have it way better than he does – a job, healthcare, the quiet of the countryside, even an HD-TV – he has an unconventional idea. Fueled on by the return of an old school friend who can’t believe he has never left Wales, Herb decides to take his chances armed with only a pair of his dead father’s shoes…and a BB gun. Bidding farewell to his dingy flat, Herb smuggles himself to Denmark. Landing in a sleepy port, his dramatic plans come unstuck when he meets a friendly local barmaid and a stray dog that won’t leave his side. Surrounded by characters who inexplicably care for his well-being, Herb discovers that there might, in fact, be more to life than the Danish prison system…! *Denmark* is a heart-warming comedy about a down-on-his-luck guy, who finds hope taking a chance somewhere new. -Jo Duncombe **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cloud-whispers/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/denmark/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/denmark/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575734543 | 📽️ VFF 2020: One Day in the Life of Noah Piugattuk | 2020-02-15 | 6:15 pm | 2020-02-15 | 8:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:33 pm | 2020-01-12 8:06 pm | **Captivating + Mischievous + Fateful** **Zach Kunuk (Inuit), Director/Writer** **Canada 2019 – 120 minutes** **Opening film – ImagineNATIVE Film Festival** **Official Canadian Entry – 58th Venice Biennale** **Top 10 Films of 2019 – TIFF** **IMDB Rating: [8.3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10758534/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** Set in North Baffin Island in 1961, *One Day in the Life of* *Noah Piugattuk* follows an Inuk man and his family who are living off the land as their ancestors have done for thousands of years. While they’ve adapted to some settler imports – tea and sugar – their main diet is what they harvest from the sea. It’s a good life and the family is not willing to be part of the government-imposed change that is sweeping across the North. One day Noah and a few family members head out on their dog sleds, or qim-miq, to a nearby iceberg where they stop for tea and collect ice for cooking. A dog team approaches carrying a government agent. He arrives with an Inuk translator to inform Noah that they must give up their nomadic lifestyle and move to a settlement where his children can attend school. Noah is not about to be bribed with promises of heated houses, cash and sugar. In the tense discussion that ensues, often hilariously lost in translation from English to Inuktitut and back, neither man is willing to give in. Director Zach Kunuk (Atanarjuat – The Fast Runner) has a personal connection to the real life Noah Piugattuk. He was born in a sod house in Noah’s camp in 1951. In many ways, this film is the story of Zach’s own family and foreshadows the forced re-location of not only an Inuit family, but an entire culture and way of life. *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/one-day-in-the-life-of-noah-piugattuk/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/one-day-in-the-life-of-noah-piugattuk/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544289147 | Queen & Slim | 2020-02-15 | 6:45 pm | 2020-02-15 | 8:57 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:48 am | This immersive, devastating film is at once a taut on-the-run road movie; a mesmerizing reflection of a bitterly divided contemporary America; and a delicate, slow-burning love story. Queen & Slim stars Daniel Kaluuya as Slim, a Costco worker who is stopped for a minor traffic violation while on a first date with Queen, a criminal defense attorney (Jodie Turner-Smith). Things take a deadly turn when a violent altercation with the cop sends the couple on the run. Two-time Grammy-winner Melina Matsoukas, who directed HBO’s Insecure, as well as Beyoncé’s Formation video, is hoping her feature film directorial debut gets people talking. “We created this film to honor those black lives, people who have lost their lives because of police brutality and try to bring that conversation to the table,” Matsoukas said. “But the main theme of this film is love and how in our community as black people that’s our best power to fight against injustice.”—Variety “Queen & Slim is one of those increasingly rare movies that should leave audiences discussing it after they exit the theater. Yet if the film derives power from its broader context, there's strength in the journey as well as the destination.”—CNN.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 574740396 | 💘 Single and ready to mingle? | Singles Night YYJ | 2020-02-15 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-15 | 11:59 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-11 6:05 pm | **Single and ready to mingle? Join LinkUp Tours for a special Singles night in Victoria BC.** ### LinkUp Tours Presents - Singles Night YYJ! - 2 fun local hosts - 4-5 venues - Exclusive drink specials - VIP entrance - Local singles looking to mingle - Ice-breakers and games Our singles night will start at **Yates St. Taphouse @ 7pm**. We'll be visiting 4-5 different bars in Victoria over the course of the evening. 7pm to late. We’ve got quick ice-breakers and games to get you meeting and mingling. We will be walking from venue to venue, dress appropriately for the weather! **$20** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/single-and-ready-to-mingle-singles-night-yyj-tickets-88577265987>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 573083028 | 🏳️🌈 OUTstages Festival: Pearle Harbour’s Agit-Pop! | 2020-02-15 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-15 | 8:20 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-10 10:55 am | **The OUTstages fan favourite returns with a brand new show!** Award-winning drag tragicomedienne Pearle Harbour presents her cabaret spectacular *Agit-Pop!* – musical meditations for the pre-post-apocalypse. Song, storytelling, and socio-political tirades galore, as Pearle dishes piping hot takes and spills scalding tea on some of the most troubling issues facing the new century. Developed over five years of live performance, *Agit Pop!* is an ever-changing collection of Pearle’s favourite, best, and most heart-wrenchingly hilarious short acts. With accompaniment by musical director Steven Conway, Pearle serenades audiences with new arrangements of old classics and little known gems by David Bowie, Judy Garland, Tom Waits, and more. - **Created: Justin Miller** - **Advance price: $20** - **Door price: $20** - **Duration: 80 minutes** - **Rating: PG 14+: Coarse language, adult themes** - **Genre: Drag, Cabaret, Concert** - **Country: Toronto, ON** **<https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/pearle-harbours-agit-pop/>** \- - - **OUTstages**, a decidedly queer theatre festival, returns for the 6th year to heat up February. This festival is packed with theatre, music, drag, burlesque, storytelling, a returning favourite, some familiar faces and a new-work-in development! **Tickets and passes** can be purchased online, or in-person at Ticket Rocket, 1050 Meares Street (Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm). **Under 25?** Want to experience the festival? Sign-up for our **Youth OUTreach** Ticket Program, proudly sponsored by Drag, Queers & Beers. \- - - **Get OUT** with a $55 shareable pass, valid for 3 advance or in-person admissions to any combination of shows at OUTstages. Limited number of passes available, so act fast! See 3 shows yourself, or share with a friend. **Save up to 30% off single tickets ($20-$25).** Available only in advance through Ticket Rocket, not available at the door. **More Information** Must pick up actual pass at Ticket Rocket (print at home ticket is not a pass and must be redeemed for a pass in person) at 1050 Meares Street. You can use the pass for in-advance or at-door tickets, but you must pick up the pass . in advance of attending the Festival to use at-door. Having a pass does not guarantee admission to a sold-out show, advance booking is recommended. Passes must be booked in advance, not available at the door. [](https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/vgz1cnx52) **- - -** **Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 618596848 | 📚 Michael Melgaard & Kyeren Regehr | 2020-02-15 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-15 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-02-11 9:28 am | 2020-02-11 9:29 am | Born and raised here on Vancouver Island, Michael Melgaard chronicles the struggles of small-town Canadians in his debut collection. The stories in Pallbearing cover everything from gambling addiction to love in widowhood, all expressed in spare, unsentimental prose. And Victoria poet Kyeren Regehr follows a young mother through an unforgettable metaphysical journey in her debut collection, Cult Life. Join us for a dual launch with two groundbreaking Canadian writers. <https://www.munrobooks.com/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 547912848 | 🛐💘 The Date Night Tour | 2020-02-15 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-15 | 9:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-16 1:15 pm | Clean Comedy For Couples! Come prepared to laugh as comedians Joey I.L.O. & Mark Christopher Lawrence create a night you won't soon forget. Plus enjoy a live game show as 5 women and 5 men battle on Date Night Feud. Ticket Pricing: $15 General Admission $25 Gold Circle and $20 General Admission @ the door. [https://tickets.buzztix.com/event/dntvictoria20/tag/fb\_20\_dnt](https://tickets.buzztix.com/event/dntvictoria20/tag/fb_20_dnt) **Special Notices:** These events tend to sell out so get your tickets early. Tickets are non-refundable, consider event insurance at checkout to protect your purchase. |
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| 575992055 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Shusenjo: The Main Battleground of the Comfort Women Issue | 2020-02-15 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-15 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 6:26 pm | 2020-01-12 8:06 pm | **Activism + Justice + Truth** **Canadian Premiere** **Director: Miki Dezaki** **Japan / USA / South Korea, 2019, 120min** **NO IMDB** What historians call the Imperial Army’s sexual enslavement of tens of thousands of Korean women and others in military brothels during World War II is perhaps Japan’s most heated present-day diplomatic dilemma. Director Mike Dezaki explores the issue dividing the country across clear ideological lines. Many activists and contemporary historians view staunch conservatives who unequivocally deny the claim as “revisionists,” and use terms like “racism” and “sexism” to characterize some of those accusations. Dezaki, a second-generation Japanese-American who grew up in Florida and learned little about the comfort women from his Japanese immigrant parents, questions whether historical accounts in the Western news media had gotten it wrong somehow. With great detail and precision, Dezaki interviews historians, advocates and lawyers who supplement their evidence with documents that prove the Japanese military’s direct role in managing the brothels, and hundreds of women have described harrowing conditions in so-called comfort stations. What’s at stake is shaping the next generation of Japanese society with a clear-eyed view of their own history. Were comfort women prostitutes or sex slaves? Were they coercively recruited? And, does Japan have a legal responsibility to apologize to the former comfort women? This film responsibly takes a deep dive into the most impassioned debates and reveals the hidden intentions of the supporters and detractors of comfort women. Most importantly it reveals answers to some of the biggest questions moving forward for both the Japanese and Korean communities. – Ravi Srinivasan **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cloud-whispers/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/denmark/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shusenjo-the-main-battleground-of-the-comfort-women-issue/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/shusenjo-the-main-battleground-of-the-comfort-women-issue/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575732507 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin | 2020-02-15 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-15 | 10:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:28 pm | 2020-01-12 8:06 pm | **Poetic + Quixotic + Personal** **Director: Werner Herzog** **UK 2019 85 min** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [7](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10011296/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** When legendary writer and adventurer Bruce Chatwin was dying of AIDS, he summoned his friend and collaborator Werner Herzog for a final visit. Thirty years later, Herzog goes on the road, repeating Chatwin’s most notable journeys. As usual Herzog does not follow a linear route. He travels to South America, where Chatwin wrote *In Patagonia*, the book that turned him into an author to be reckoned with – tales of dinosaurs and journeys to the ends of the earth. From there Herzog heads to Australia where he and Chatwin first met. Here Herzog explores the sacred power of the Aboriginal traditions that inspired Chatwin’s most famous book, *The Songlines*. And finally travelling to the UK for the beautiful landscape of Wales, he discovers the place Chatwin really called home. Told in Herzog’s incomparable style – lots of memorable characters and encounters – this is a portrait of one of the 20th century’s most charismatic writers; it won’t matter whether you are familiar with Chatwin, Herzog kindly provides the background. In the end, you will walk away likely confirmed in your mind that you’ve had an encounter with not one, but two, visionary people. I can’t help but ask, how many of your friends would make such a grand tribute to you 30 years after your passing? – Kathy Kay *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/my-dads-my-moms-and-me/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/nomad-in-the-footsteps-of-bruce-chatwin/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/nomad-in-the-footsteps-of-bruce-chatwin/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 573085283 | 🏳️🌈 OUTstages Festival: Like Orpheus | 2020-02-15 | 9:00 pm | 2020-02-15 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-10 10:58 am | 2020-02-08 9:57 am | *Like Orpheus* is a candid dive into queer club culture and the trauma of sexual assault. Told through poetic text, raw movement and evocative soundscape *Like Orpheus* jumps around in time and place like a cacophony of thoughts and dreams happening at once. The show follows two narratives; a violent assault of a young boy dancing in an underground club and years later when he is haunted by reoccurring visions of his traumatic past. Through fragments of a chance meeting between a man and his younger self the two stories collide and the lines of fantasy and reality are blurred immersing the audience inside a waking dream. Using a Greek myth as an entry point, *Like Orpheus* addresses issues within the queer community – asking us to intentionally look back and face the trauma of our past. Note – this show contains strobe lighting effects. - **Created: Brett Dahl** - **Advance price: $20** - **Door price: $20** - **Duration: 60 mins** - **Rating: PG 14+: Coarse language, adult themes, nudity, sexualized violence** - **Genre: Drama, Physical Theatre** - **Country: Lethbridge, AB****[](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/pearle-harbours-agit-pop/)** **<https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/like-orpheus/>** \- - - **OUTstages**, a decidedly queer theatre festival, returns for the 6th year to heat up February. This festival is packed with theatre, music, burlesque, storytelling, a returning favourite, some familiar faces and a new-work-in development! **Tickets and passes** can be purchased online, or in-person at Ticket Rocket, 1050 Meares Street (Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm). **Under 25?** Want to experience the festival? Sign-up for our **Youth OUTreach** Ticket Program \- - - **Get OUT** with a $55 shareable pass, valid for 3 advance or in-person admissions to any combination of shows at OUTstages. Limited number of passes available, so act fast! See 3 shows yourself, or share with a friend. **Save up to 30% off single tickets ($20-$25).** Available only in advance through Ticket Rocket, not available at the door. **More Information** Must pick up actual pass at Ticket Rocket (print at home ticket is not a pass and must be redeemed for a pass in person) at 1050 Meares Street. You can use the pass for in-advance or at-door tickets, but you must pick up the pass . in advance of attending the Festival to use at-door. Having a pass does not guarantee admission to a sold-out show, advance booking is recommended. Passes must be booked in advance, not available at the door. [](https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/vgz1cnx52) **- - -** **Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 544289148 | Queen & Slim | 2020-02-15 | 9:15 pm | 2020-02-15 | 11:27 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:48 am | This immersive, devastating film is at once a taut on-the-run road movie; a mesmerizing reflection of a bitterly divided contemporary America; and a delicate, slow-burning love story. Queen & Slim stars Daniel Kaluuya as Slim, a Costco worker who is stopped for a minor traffic violation while on a first date with Queen, a criminal defense attorney (Jodie Turner-Smith). Things take a deadly turn when a violent altercation with the cop sends the couple on the run. Two-time Grammy-winner Melina Matsoukas, who directed HBO’s Insecure, as well as Beyoncé’s Formation video, is hoping her feature film directorial debut gets people talking. “We created this film to honor those black lives, people who have lost their lives because of police brutality and try to bring that conversation to the table,” Matsoukas said. “But the main theme of this film is love and how in our community as black people that’s our best power to fight against injustice.”—Variety “Queen & Slim is one of those increasingly rare movies that should leave audiences discussing it after they exit the theater. Yet if the film derives power from its broader context, there's strength in the journey as well as the destination.”—CNN.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 592290928 | Fruit Tree Winter Pruning | 2020-02-16 | 10:00 am | 2020-02-16 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Community Member | 2020-01-24 1:38 pm | **One of the most important skills in your arsenal of excellent fruit tree care is how to properly prune your tree!** Proper pruning helps to prevent disease & damage, improve fruit quality and allows you to guide your trees growth in a way that suits you both. The workshop will be a live demonstration of fruit tree pruning delivered by our expert Toby Hewton. Toby has over seven years of experience under his belt. Five of which was spent working up-island maintaining an organic heritage apple orchard of over 800 trees. Since then, you may see Toby attending classes in Uvic, or tending to an unruly fruit tree in your neighborhood! Toby is great at communicating the basic concepts you'll need to understand to approach your trees, and is great a fielding more complex questions! We've got great examples of all shapes and sizes of apple trees, as well as pears, plums, figs, grapes, kiwis, persimmon, medlar, quince and hazelnut to inspire us!. Parking is limited so consider carpooling, taking the bus or hopping on your bike. Welland Legacy Park is right on the Galloping Goose, and the 14, 22 and 50 bus routes all drop you within walking distance of the park. See you there! **Tickets: $30/person if booked through Evenbrite, or $35 if purchasing upon arrival.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fruit-tree-winter-pruning-tickets-91356350303**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fruit-tree-winter-pruning-tickets-91356350303) |
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| 575770142 | 📽️ 🎈 VFF 2020: Jammies & Toons: Okko’s Inn | 2020-02-16 | 11:30 am | 2020-02-16 | 1:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:14 pm | 2020-01-12 8:06 pm | **Adorable + Affecting + Acceptance** **Director: Kita[](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0466901/?ref_=tt_ov_dr)rô Kôsaka** **Japan 2018, 94min** **IMDB Rating: [7](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8328740/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** ALL AGES \*\*NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED After losing her parents in a car accident, Okko starts living with her grandmother who runs a traditional Japanese inn built on top of an ancient spring in the countryside. While she completes her chores and prepares to become the inn’s next caretaker, Okko discovers there are welcoming spirits who live there that only she can see. Kitaro Kosaka’s touching anime *Okko’s Inn* offers a unique ghost story for all ages that stays true to Japanese traditions while also paying homage to them. Based on a popular series of children’s books, *Okko’s Inn* centers around the encounters and relationships Okko builds while becoming the young innkeeper of Harunoya. She meets the ghost of Uribo, a rambunctious boy who loved her grandmother when they were children. Just as she’s starting to accept Uribo’s presence, Miyo, the spirit of the older sister of Okko’s snooty classmate Matsuki, shows up. The latest feature from famed anime studio Madhouse and director Kitarô Kosaka, who was a key animator on numerous classic films at the venerable Studio Ghibli, seamlessly combines mesmerizing, idyllic landscapes with the storybook charm of Okko’s beloved ghosts. The inn’s motto is that it accepts all and will reject none, and this is soon put to the test as a string of new guests challenge Okko’s ability to be a gracious host. *Okko’s Inn* offers a delightful yet meaningful meditation on the current political climate regarding the acceptance of immigrants and refugees that all ages and cultures can find depth and meaning in. – Ravi Srinivasan If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts. **$9**[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/opening-gala-2019-studio-25-friday-feb-1st-630pm/) **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jammies-toons-okkos-inn/>** **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 575738198 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Portrait of a Lady on Fire | 2020-02-16 | 12:15 pm | 2020-02-16 | 2:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:37 pm | 2020-01-12 8:06 pm | **Mysterious + Alluring + Sublime** **Director: Céline Sciamma** **France 2019 120 min** **Best Screenplay & Queer Palm I Cannes Film Festival** **Best Feature I Chicago Film Festival** **IMDB Rating: [8.3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8613070/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7325762/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** With *Portrait of a Lady on Fire* the acclaimed French director Céline Sciamma takes cinematic magnetism to new heights, specifically to a cliffside manor on the coast of Brittany, France in 1760. Marianne, a painter, is commissioned to do the wedding portrait of Héloïse, a young lady who has just left the convent. The portrait, to be sent to a wealthy prospective husband, is to be done in secret as Héloïse is not thrilled with the idea of an arranged marriage. Under the pretense of being a ladies’ companion to the beautiful bride-to-be, Marianne observes Héloïse by day and secretly paints her at night. Intimacy and attraction sizzle between the two women as they share Héloïse’s last moments of freedom, all whilst Marianne paints the portrait that will end it all. Winning Best Feature awards at more than a dozen film Festivals, *Portrait of a Lady on Fire* is a love story of burning intensity that brilliantly captures the collaboration of creator and muse through its gaze and the feelings born out of the act of looking that go beyond painterly beauty. There is no bigger cliché to say but this film IS a must see. – Kinga Binkowska *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/pity-the-lovers/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/portrait-of-a-lady-on-fire/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 606899632 | African Drumming Workshop - Djember | 2020-02-16 | 12:30 pm | 2020-02-16 | 1:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-03 10:23 am | **In celebration of the African Heritage/Black History Month, Join us for an utterly exhilarating experience of African rooted-rhythms with ISSAMBA Masters!** AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE WORKSHOPS Learn rhythms and dances from initiated Masters. Come for one workshop or for the whole day 12:30 - 1:30: Djembe playing - Beginner/Refresh 2:00 - 3:30 : Afro-Contemporary Dance with Merlin Nyakam https://afrocontemporarydance-with-merlin-nyakam.eventbrite.ca 4:00 - 5:30: Balafon playing - Beginner/Refresh \*\*\*No drums/balafons? No problem! Drums will be available to rent $5 each workshop and Balafon $10 ench workshop. **$25-$30** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/african-drumming-workshop-djember-tickets-92751758005>** |
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| 544289149 | 🎈 Kids' Movie Matinee: The Princess Bride | 2020-02-16 | 12:45 pm | 2020-02-16 | 2:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 9:34 am | 2019-12-12 9:49 am | When the one true love of her life is killed by the Dread Pirate Roberts, Buttercup blindly agrees to marry Prince Humperdinck. But the Prince is planning to incite war between his country and its neighbour…It's a fairytale with bite. Children can see it as a bright, frothy adventure while adults will appreciate the subtlety and the sheer wit. The film mocks sword fantasies yet it also delights in them and is somehow able to trumpet the genre while simultaneously laughing at it. A rich, all-engrossing treat. --BBCi A delightfully postmodern fairy tale, this is a deft, intelligent mix of swashbuckling, romance, and comedy that takes an age-old damsel-in-distress story and makes it fresh. **MATINEES (all seats): $4.75** Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 549764716 | 🍺 11th Annual Island Beer & Spirits Festival | 2020-02-16 | 2:00 pm | 2020-02-16 | 6:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:37 am | The Strathcona welcomes the return of their annual Island Beer & Spirits Festival on **Sunday, February 16th from 2pm to 6pm in Distrikt**. Tickets include two (2) 4oz beer tasters or 1/2oz spirit tasters and one (1) food ticket. Attendees can expect a roster of some of the best the Island has to offer showcasing new and exciting products: - Howl Brewing, - Phillips Brewing Company, - Vancouver Island Brewery, - Driftwood Brewery, - Bad Dog Brewery, - île Sauvage Brewing, - Whistle Buoy Brewing, - Land & Sea Brewing, - deVine Vineyards, - Shelter Point Distillery, - Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, - Valley Cider, - and more. **$25** **Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite or in person at the Strathcona Hotel’s front desk.** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/11th-annual-island-beer-spirits-festival-tickets-84080516087>** |
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| 567064282 | Afro contemporary dance workshop with Merlin Nyakam | 2020-02-16 | 2:00 pm | 2020-02-16 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 12:58 pm | **Discover African Contemporary Dance with MERLIN NYAKAM** MERLIN NYAKAM is one of the world's best dancers in West African dance styles, Merlin teaches dance styles from Cameroon, Senegal, Guinea, Ivory Coast ... Merlin mixes traditional with modern dance. Dancer & Choreographer MERLIN NYAKAM (Cameroon / France) is a fantastic, enchanting dancer who teaches with great knowledge, incredible technique, humility, humor and seriousness. He tours around the world, primarily as a dancer in modern dance companies. In addition, he teaches in West African dance styles and in modern dance in Europe, America, Asia and Africa. It is a lot of fun to learn with Merlin extremely great cardio workout and you burn tone of calories! **$20** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/afro-contemporary-dance-workshop-with-merlin-nyakam-tickets-88349552891**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/afro-contemporary-dance-workshop-with-merlin-nyakam-tickets-88349552891) PRE-REGISTRATION MANDATORY \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*Please share widely\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* www.africafest.ca |
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| 582837994 | Grow Your Own Way Wellness Journey | 2020-02-16 | 2:00 pm | 2020-02-16 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 3:53 pm | **January 26, February 16, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 14 Instructor: Marnie Dangerfield** This program is designed to allow you time in nature…. to slow down, pause, refresh and connect to your inner wisdom. There will be wellness practices led throughout,in a beautiful garden setting. The vision is for you to go through the year and connect to the seasons, to nature and to build community and connection with like-minded people. We will practice awareness/mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, kindness, journaling and intentional creativity®️ (among other things). The goal is to increase your overall well-being with new wellness habits. We’ll focus on decreasing stress while increasing joy. **$45 per session for HCP Members & Non Members** **Register online or call 250 479 6162.** **<https://hcp.ca/event/grow-your-own-way-wellness-journey/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 575887386 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Heroic Losers | 2020-02-16 | 2:45 pm | 2020-02-16 | 4:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 4:31 pm | 2020-01-12 8:07 pm | **Funny + Shrewd + Nimble** **La odisea de los giles** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: Sebastian Borensztein** **Argentina 2019 117 min** **IMDB Rating: [7.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10384744/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)** It is the winter of 2001. Fermin Pergassi (the dashing Ricardo Darín), owner of a gas station in a small town in the Argentine pampa, comes up with the idea to buy an abandoned granary in the outskirts of town and establish an agricultural cooperative. Along with his friend Antonio, he convinces a motley crew of local friends and neighbours—from two slightly hapless mechanics, to the down-and-out farmer, to the big local entrepreneur, owner of a small transportation company—to invest in the venture. They manage to raise the necessary 150,000 dollars (in cash) out of their life savings, and, at the suggestion of the bank manager, Fermin opens an account. Just a few days later, the worst economic crisis in Argentina’s history happens. The government goes broke and freezes all bank accounts, to the shock of Fermin and his partners. By sheer accident, he learns that their hard-earned cash didn’t just disappear in the bureaucratic maze and the fog of economic ruin however; it was withdrawn by Manzi, the well-connected lawyer and power broker, in cahoots with the bank manager. *Heroic Losers* is a social dramedy that tells the story of how the swindled community (the *giles*, Argentine slang for “fools”) will plot to get its money back. Sebastian Borensztein, director of the acclaimed *Chinese Take-Away* (*Un cuento chino*, 2011), delivers another entertaining, endearing, film for our times. *Heroic Losers*—a tale of loss, recovery and justice—is the right movie for an age of job insecurity, financial scandals and the erosion of community ties. Its *giles* are not so foolish after all. – Dan Russek *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/heroic-losers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/heroic-losers/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575714318 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Havana, from on High | 2020-02-16 | 3:15 pm | 2020-02-16 | 4:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 1:03 pm | 2020-01-12 8:07 pm | **Contrasting + Symphonic + Aesthetic** **Director: Pedro Ruiz** **Cuba/Canada 2018 80 min** **IMDB Rating: [8.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8176874/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10974556/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_4)** Cuba’s capital is one of the world’s most captivating cities. It is a place of extreme contrasts that provides visitors an exciting opportunity to explore its rich cultural, political and architectural history. Yet even though much can be experienced by adventurous travelers, much of Havana remains off limits and behind closed doors. In the 60 years that have passed since the revolution, much of its decaying infrastructure remains frozen in time and affordable housing is at a premium. However with renewed relations with the United States on the horizon and the immense changes that will inevitably follow, this is a critical time for reflection. In Pedro Ruiz’s visually stunning documentary, a few residents who have made their homes in a hidden community high above the streets, observe the life and shoreline several stories below and share a unique perspective on the place they call home. Representing a wide range of ages and experiences, these urban dwellers have made their homes out of view in makeshift rooftop terraces and vacant elevator shafts. The freedom that this bird’s eye view of the city gives them lends a philosophical slant to their reflections, but they still can’t escape the gravity of the realities they face in a city where chronic poverty remains a challenge. *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575793721 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Bellbird | 2020-02-16 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-16 | 7:05 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 2:54 pm | 2020-01-12 8:07 pm | **Tender + Heartfelt + Humorous** **Director: Hamish Bennett** **New Zealand 2019 96 min** **IMDB Rating: [7.8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9170352/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** Rural Kiwi characters rarely seen on-screen take centre stage in this tender and amusing reflection on life and loss on a small New Zealand dairy farm. Third-generation dairy farmers Ross and his wife Beth live in the rolling hills of northern New Zealand. Beth is warm, outgoing and creative, while Ross is a quiet bloke who sticks to what he knows—farming. Their son Bruce has recently moved back to the area, and the elephant in the living room is his lack of interest in or affinity for farming. After Beth suddenly passes away, the father and son are left to deal with their loss and the future of the farm—or rather in their case, to avoid the subject and tend to cows instead of people. *Bellbird,* directed by Northland primary school teacher Hamish Bennett, is a well-crafted story with lots of heart, that is low-key but never dull. It is funny when it needs to be but never backs away from tragedy and loss. The sprawling rural landscapes and poignant pauses help bring its protagonists comfort, connection and community. As they learn that some bonds can’t be broken, viewers discover the gentle joys of an understated drama with an open heart and a lithe sense of humour. *Bellbird* is a joy to watch. – Kinga Binkowska *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 574908020 | 📽️ VFF 2020: And Then We Danced | 2020-02-16 | 6:15 pm | 2020-02-16 | 8:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-11 9:25 pm | 2020-01-12 8:07 pm | **Luminous + Perceptive + Sensual** **Director: Levan Akin** **Sweden, Georgia, France 2019 113 min** **Chicago International Film Festival Gold Q-Hugo Award** **IMDB Rating: [8.3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8963708/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** A fascinating story of love and liberation in ultraconservative modern Georgia, a country at the intersection of Europe and Asia. Merab (Levan Gelbakhiani) has been training from a young age at the National Georgian Ensemble with his dance partner and girlfriend Mary (Ana Javakishvilli). His world turns upside down when the carefree and handsome Irakli (Bachi Valishvili) arrives and becomes both his strongest rival and desire. Merab lives with his mother and grandmother along with his brother, who though very talented, is actually a mess. When Merab and Irakli begin to feel an attraction they know the risks are high as another dancer was recently outed and ended up on the street. More than a coming of age love story, *And Then We Danced* might be compared to *Call Me by Your Name* but here the film carries an authenticity and rawness that Guadagnino’s film lacked. A multi-award winner *And Then We Danced* features professional dancer and acting newcomer Gelbakhiani. An absolute revelation, the actor conveys his doubts, honesty and primality effortlessly. Georgian dance is a rigorous masculine dance where every nuance must express the dominance of the male. The milieu of the dance world, a world that balances control and freedom, is a perfect backdrop for the story. – Kathy Kay *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.***[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-then-we-danced/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-then-we-danced/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 573085758 | 🏳️🌈 OUTstages Festival: Like Orpheus | 2020-02-16 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-16 | 8:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-10 11:00 am | 2020-02-08 9:57 am | *Like Orpheus* is a candid dive into queer club culture and the trauma of sexual assault. Told through poetic text, raw movement and evocative soundscape *Like Orpheus* jumps around in time and place like a cacophony of thoughts and dreams happening at once. The show follows two narratives; a violent assault of a young boy dancing in an underground club and years later when he is haunted by reoccurring visions of his traumatic past. Through fragments of a chance meeting between a man and his younger self the two stories collide and the lines of fantasy and reality are blurred immersing the audience inside a waking dream. Using a Greek myth as an entry point, *Like Orpheus* addresses issues within the queer community – asking us to intentionally look back and face the trauma of our past. Note – this show contains strobe lighting effects. - **Created: Brett Dahl** - **Advance price: $20** - **Door price: $20** - **Duration: 60 mins** - **Rating: PG 14+: Coarse language, adult themes, nudity, sexualized violence** - **Genre: Drama, Physical Theatre** - **Country: Lethbridge, AB****[](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/pearle-harbours-agit-pop/)** **<https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/like-orpheus/>** \- - - **OUTstages**, a decidedly queer theatre festival, returns for the 6th year to heat up February. This festival is packed with theatre, music, burlesque, storytelling, a returning favourite, some familiar faces and a new-work-in development! **Tickets and passes** can be purchased online, or in-person at Ticket Rocket, 1050 Meares Street (Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm). **Under 25?** Want to experience the festival? Sign-up for our **Youth OUTreach** Ticket Program, \- - - **Get OUT** with a $55 shareable pass, valid for 3 advance or in-person admissions to any combination of shows at OUTstages. Limited number of passes available, so act fast! See 3 shows yourself, or share with a friend. **Save up to 30% off single tickets ($20-$25).** Available only in advance through Ticket Rocket, not available at the door. **More Information** Must pick up actual pass at Ticket Rocket (print at home ticket is not a pass and must be redeemed for a pass in person) at 1050 Meares Street. You can use the pass for in-advance or at-door tickets, but you must pick up the pass . in advance of attending the Festival to use at-door. Having a pass does not guarantee admission to a sold-out show, advance booking is recommended. Passes must be booked in advance, not available at the door. [](https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/vgz1cnx52) **- - -** **Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre: <https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 575914346 | 📽️ VFF 2020: Haida Modern | 2020-02-16 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-16 | 9:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-01-12 5:09 pm | 2020-01-12 8:07 pm | **Unassuming + Revealing + Indigenous** **Director: Charles Wilkinson** **Canada 2019 85 min** **Vancouver Film Festival Most Popular Canadian Documentary Award** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [Not Rated](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10772380/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)** There is more Haida art in New York City than exists in British Columbia. Its worldwide popularity speaks to a deep connection that exists with a 14,000 year old culture and yet for decades it was suppressed to the brink of extinction due to colonial policies. Robert Davidson, known by his Haida name guud sans glans (Eagle of the Dawn), is regarded as one of the world’s foremost modern artists. Moving fluidly between carving, sculpture, painting, printmaking and jewelry, his work has been collected by the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of History. More importantly, his earliest commission was a totem pole erected in Haida Gwaii in 1969 in living memory of Haida Elders. Early in his career he apprenticed with legendary artist Bill Reid, and drawing from that experience he continued to expand and refine his craft, subsequently reviving Haida culture for future generations. Davidson remains a humble and quiet figure who still views himself as a student, yet his wisdom and perspective on what has motivated him throughout his illustrious career makes it abundantly clear why he has become an iconic figure for both his art and activism. Award-winning director Charles Wilkinson brings Davidson’s life to the screen with his remarkable ability to weave biography with our current climate crisis and efforts towards truth and reconciliation. The result is a much bigger story that offers audiences a chance to more deeply engage in understanding the power of art to heal and unite people from all backgrounds. – Alex Rogalski *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/haida-modern/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/haida-modern/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 593932869 | Diversion Burlesk: a Night of Burlesque Improv | 2020-02-16 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-16 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-25 6:12 pm | **Come cheer on these brave performers as they each improvise a new performance to music assigned an hour before curtain time!** Diversion Burlesk presents a Night of Burlesque Improv Hosted by Keith Sonic and Lusty Lugnuts. Performers won’t know which music they are performing to until shortly before the show! There’s no time to choreograph or rehearse ahead of time, so every piece is a debut! Come see what happens and show some love for these brave folks! This event takes place on unceded Lekwungen territory. Sunday February 16th - doors at 7, show at 8 This is a 19+ event *Featuring performances by:* Betty Kruger - Blue Onyx - Boxy Shadows - Burnina Sparks - Chai Tease - Gnarla Bush - Hazel Nuez - Holly Hardwood - Malicious Compliance - Picholas Cage - Ruby Raqs - Velvet Crush Diversion Burlesk strives for safer spaces with zero tolerance for body shaming, or homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. Consent is sexy and mandatory! The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There is currently no operational elevator. Should you need assistance getting up the stairs, please get in touch with us. Inside the Victoria Event Centre both washrooms are gender-neutral, and one is accessible. **$20** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/diversion-burlesk-a-night-of-burlesque-improv-tickets-91489179599**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/diversion-burlesk-a-night-of-burlesque-improv-tickets-91489179599) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 582854546 | Hip Hop Rewind: The Best of the 2000s | 2020-02-16 | 10:00 pm | 2020-02-17 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-17 4:19 pm | Hip Hop Rewind: The Best of the 2000s presented by Upstairs Cabaret LONG WEEKEND PARTY - FREE COVER FOR LADIES UNTIL 11:00PM Come out for the best of the early 2000s in Hip Hop all matched with a music video playing on our huge projector screen. Get ready for drink specials, and party favors. DJ Low playing the tunes. Requests welcomed. Sample: Ludacris, Eminem, Missy Elliott, Nelly, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, NAS, Usher, JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and many more. **$10** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hip-hop-rewind-tickets-90207329551>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 607526198 | 🎈 Family Day at the Market | 2020-02-17 | 11:00 am | 2020-02-17 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-03 8:34 pm | Join us for a fun filled Family Day at the Market! On Monday February 17th from 11am – 2pm we’ll be hosting a FREE Family Day event featuring Live Music, Face Painting by Danger By Design, Story time with Marmalade Books, and a FREE Photobooth from Mr Booth Photo Experiences! Bring the whole family down for some lunch and fun! <https://victoriapublicmarket.com/event/family-day-at-the-market-2/> |
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| 605897719 | Food-For-Thought Luncheon: Negotiating with Giants | 2020-02-17 | 12:00 pm | 2020-02-17 | 2:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-02 3:59 pm | Peter D. Johnston is a leading thinker and practitioner in the realm of negotiation, and the author of the international bestseller, Negotiating with Giants. A Harvard MBA, Peter has advised CEOs on critical transactions, guided senior government officials in the face of national conflicts and helped entire industries initiate and manage change. His knowledge and abilities have been formally recognized by the U.S. government for their positive economic and social impact. Peter has worked with clients around the globe on their most challenging negotiations — clients such as HSBC, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Oracle, Suez, Johnson & Johnson, The United Nations and The World Bank. As the Managing Director of NAI Limited, founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he has been featured in dozens of interviews by media including CNN, Fox Business News, The Globe and Mail, The Wall Street Journal and Oprah & Friends. “Negotiating with Giants is entertaining and any one of its six chapters will unveil insights you’ll want to pass along to a friend, colleague or family member.” —- Business Class Magazine Sit down luncheon includes coffee or tea and dessert. **Cost is $15.00, $12.00 for JCCV members. Call or email the JCCV at 250-477-7185 or jccv@telus.net to reserve.** [**https://jccvictoria.ca/2020/02/01/food-for-thought-luncheon-on-monday-february-17th**/](https://jccvictoria.ca/2020/02/01/food-for-thought-luncheon-on-monday-february-17th/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 623380332 | 📽️ VFF 2020: To the Ends of the Earth | 2020-02-17 | 5:15 pm | 2020-02-17 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-14 2:47 pm | 2020-02-14 2:47 pm | **Journey + Clash + Discovery** **Director: Kiyoshi Kurosawa** **Japan, Uzbekistan, Qatar 2019 120 min** **IMDB Rating: [6.7](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8681422/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8689644/)** *To the Ends of the Earth* is the return of Japanese master of suspense Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Using a brilliant shift in tone from his usual fare he chronicles the misadventures of a Japanese TV host compiling travelogue video journals on assignment in Uzbekistan. With a stunning and assured performance by pop-star, Atsuko Maeda, *To the Ends of the Earth* offers a stirring and darkly humorous examination of culture class in a classic fish-out-of-water tale with a modern twist. Yoko, a cautious, introverted, and determined host of a popular TV travel show is full of charisma and game-for-anything attitude. Gallivanting through the gorgeous and unknown areas of the fabled Silk Road she’s often forgotten or ignored by the small crew she’s on the road with. Soon everything goes wrong. As the programme runs dry on ideas, she tries to forge her own connections to Uzbekistan and soon her cultural assumptions knock her off course. Frustrated by the failed filming, she decides to set aside her host duties and take a stroll on her own. Lost in the streets of a foreign city, she finds herself adrift and alone, confronting her fears and hidden aspirations. Although it’s a departure from his earlier work, *To the Ends of the Eart*h is a journey into the unknown with the promise of self-discovery. At times laugh-out-loud hilarious when calling attention to cultural insecurities and miscues, Kurosawa proves with charm and ingenuity that he’s one of the most observant and forward-thinking filmmakers working today. – Ravi Srinivasan **$13.33** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/bellbird/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/haida-modern/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/to-the-ends-of-the-earth/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/to-the-ends-of-the-earth/) *If a film is sold out, a certain amount of seats are held for pass holders. If they aren’t claimed, extra seats are sold to standby attendees, 10 – 5 minutes before the screening starts.* **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 568579590 | Esquimalt Farmer's Market Vendor and Volunteer information session and Town Hall | 2020-02-17 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-17 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2020-01-06 9:24 pm | 2020-02-14 8:51 am | Each year the EFM team enjoys meeting up with existing Vendors, hopeful Vendors, hopeful Volunteers and just regular community folk that like to check in on what EFM is up to! Please come join us for 90 minutes of chatting to see all the new features of EFM in 2020, give your input and help EFM launch into year SIX with exceptional perspective and excitement! Join us in the Senior's Centre (near the reception desk) for snacks and n/a beverages. EFM always encourages food vendors to bring samples or their product as this is a fantastic opportunity to build a client-base from your peers! <https://www.facebook.com/events/586222742208220/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 588305367 | A Varied Extravaganza of Sorts | 2020-02-17 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-17 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-21 6:57 pm | **$15** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-varied-extravaganza-of-sorts-tickets-90900934141**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-varied-extravaganza-of-sorts-tickets-90900934141) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 567039507 | 💘 Victoria Storytellers' Guild: Try a Little Love! | 2020-02-17 | 7:15 pm | 2020-02-17 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 12:16 pm | Join us to celebrate February's theme: Try a little love, tales that explore Love, Life and Friendship. All stories are told live, without text or props. We also share tea and treats at the break. Tea and cookies are served at the break. **Stories at Fern** meetings take place at 1831 Fern Street. Doors open at 7:15pm and telling begins at 7:30. - September through May we meet on the *third* Monday of the month. - In December and June we meet on the *second* Monday. - There are *no meetings* in July and August. These meetings are open to all (Admission $5; students $3). We share stories and welcome new members. <http://www.victoriastorytellers.org/stories-at-fern/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 623382724 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-02-17 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-17 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until February 19, 2020 | 2020-02-19 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200219T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-14 2:49 pm | 2020-02-14 2:49 pm | An immersive journey through time about **the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi**, and its unbelievable properties that can heal and save our planet. **Narrated by Brie Larson**. 100% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com. “One of the most beautifully powerful and intellectually stimulating films of the year and perhaps even the decade.” **Pamela Powell, *Reel Honest Reviews*** “A must see for anyone interested in life, death and the pursuit of the planet’s well-being.” **David Carpenter, *Forbes*** **19+** **$11.43 ($2 Membership Required (available at the door))****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/dark-waters/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/fantastic-fungi/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 630908707 | Mystify: Michael Hutchence | 2020-02-18 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-18 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until February 19, 2020 | 2020-02-19 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200219T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-19 10:42 pm | 2020-02-19 10:46 pm | An intimate and revealing look at the life and tragic death of the troubled lead singer/songwriter of INXS. “ \[A\] stingingly original portrait of an enigmatic man.” Ed Potton, Times (UK) “Mystify avoids sensationalizing Hutchen’s life and instead illuminates a more three-dimensional, nuanced view of Hutchen’s personality.” Annie Zaleski, Salon.com **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mystify-michael-hutchence/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mystify-michael-hutchence/) **Volunteer with The Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 614288083 | Talking to Kids about Sexuality | 2020-02-18 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-18 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Saanich Neighbourhood Place | 2020-02-08 9:39 am | Jen Gibson from Island Sexual Health will discuss how to talk with kids about sexuality. For caregivers of kids up to age 10 **To register, email admin@snplace.org or call 250-360-1148. All programs are free, limited childminding is available.** **<http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/calendar/>** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 577232040 | Next Generation Wound Dressings for Connected Health | 2020-02-18 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-18 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-13 1:38 pm | 2020-02-11 4:52 pm | **Brent Godau: Next Generation Wound Dressings for Connected Health** Reservations open on Monday, 20 January, 2020. Join us to hear **Brent Godau,** R&D Analyst at 4M BioTech, discuss: **Next Generation Wound Dressings for Connected Health.** Doors open at 5:00pm and the talk will start at 6:00 pm. Menu items available for purchase. Parking is free after 5pm in the parkade beside Hermann's. Seating is limited so please try to arrive prior to 6pm to get a good seat. **What is a Café Scientifique?** University research has a funny habit of being hard to reach if you don't work at a university, yet research itself in all of its many forms is one of those great universal passions that appeals to and connects us all. UVic's Café Scientifique/Historique programs bridge the research-to-public gap. Hosted by a number of units across campus, these evening cafés provide insight into topics of popular interest that appeal to the lover of knowledge in all of us. They are also a fantastic opportunity to meet local researchers and discuss some of the most interesting and sometimes contentious research underway in Canada. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/next-generation-wound-dressings-for-connected-health-tickets-89652889205**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/next-generation-wound-dressings-for-connected-health-tickets-89652889205) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 578618434 | Fermentation Series at Oaklands | 2020-02-18 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-18 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-14 12:41 pm | Fermentation Series Come and learn a variety of fermentation techniques and improve your health through the power of probiotics! Classes offer instructions and recipes to take home. Instructor: Alexandra Pony & Will Dean Location: Oaklands Neighbourhood House, 2629 Victor Street Kombucha Workshop Learn to make this ancient healing elixir to boost immunity, clear toxins and enrich your digestive system with beneficial bacteria. This tonic has been used for thousands of years and is a wonderful gateway into the world of fermented foods! Please bring a Mason jar to take home your own starter. Tuesday, January 21 from 7–8 pm Sauerkraut Workshop The holy grail of all fermented foods, sauerkraut has nourished generation upon generation. Rich in probiotics, vitamins B & C, and much more, this is an easy food to introduce to your diet to improve digestion, boost immunity and increase vitality. Tuesday, January 28 from 7–8 pm Bone Broth Workshop Bone broth is one of the most healing and nourishing tonics. Learn about the benefits and different types of bone broth, when and why to drink it and, most importantly, how to make it. There will be yummy broths to sample. Tuesday, February 11 from 7–8 pm Water Kefir Workshop Cousin to Kombucha, this deliciously effervescent probiotic-rich drink is a phenomenal alternative to juices and pop. A great way to quench your thirst and sugar cravings, and give your digestion an extra boost. Children love it, too! Please bring a Mason jar to take home your own starter. Tuesday, October 15 & February 18 from 7-8 pm **Cost: $35 per session or register for all 4 sessions for $120** [**https://oca.recdesk.com/Community/Program**](https://oca.recdesk.com/Community/Program) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 611691394 | 🏳️🌈 Dinner & A Drag Show XII | 2020-02-18 | 7:30 pm | 2020-02-18 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-06 1:08 pm | **Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian return to The Mint Victoria on Tuesday, February 18, with another cast of incredible #yyjdrag performers!** Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian present Dinner & A Drag Show XII Tuesday, February 18 Doors: 7:30PM Show: 8:30PM The Mint Victoria | 1414 Douglas St **$12 Advance\* via bit.ly/mintdrag12** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dinner-a-drag-show-xii-tickets-93223868099**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dinner-a-drag-show-xii-tickets-93223868099) Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian return to The Mint Victoria on Tuesday, February 18, with another cast of incredible #yyjdrag performers for the twelfth installment of Dinner & A Drag Show! Enjoy an amazing drag show with the high calibre talent that you've come to expect from the #yyjdrag fam, PLUS The Mint's delicious food and drinks! Check out this GORGEOUS line-up: Chaz Avery Stevie O'Brian Henrietta Dubét Eddi Licious Honey Dewme Ivanna Rebel Make sure to hit that RSVP button so you stay in the loop! \*Note that entry fee does not include dinner but The Mint's full food and cocktail menu will be available to you during the show. Event photo by MKM Photography The Mint is an all ages venue, but please bear in mind some numbers may have mature content. We respectfully acknowledge that this event is taking place on the traditional unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. ACCESSIBILITY The Mint is fully accessible via the back entrance, which has a detachable ramp that goes over the three steps (which is attached upon request with prior notice). There is only one level once inside, and there will be enough seating for all ticket purchases. If you have further questions or would like to arrange entry via the back entrance, please send Chaz Avery a direct message. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 630252365 | 🍷 Pacific Northwest Wine Dinner with Unsworth Vineyards | 2020-02-19 | 5:00 pm | 2020-02-19 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-19 12:04 pm | Join us for a new edition of our PNW Wine Dinner. An exclusive 5-course wine dinner crafted by Chef Kyle Dampsy with pairings for each course from Unsworth Vineyards. It will be a brand new edible journey through pacific northwest cuisine, featuring local fares from farmers, fishmongers and meat purveyors. As always, we’ll be using the highest quality ingredients from our own backyard. **Restriction: 19+ event** **$120.56 + $2.50 Fee** [**https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/mxr4wfd0k**](https://dash.ticketrocket.co/event/mxr4wfd0k) |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 623382830 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-02-19 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-19 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until February 21, 2020 | 2020-02-21 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200221T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-14 2:49 pm | An immersive journey through time about **the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi**, and its unbelievable properties that can heal and save our planet. **Narrated by Brie Larson**. 100% Fresh on RottenTomatoes.com. “One of the most beautifully powerful and intellectually stimulating films of the year and perhaps even the decade.” **Pamela Powell, *Reel Honest Reviews*** “A must see for anyone interested in life, death and the pursuit of the planet’s well-being.” **David Carpenter, *Forbes*** **19+** **$11.43 ($2 Membership Required (available at the door))****[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/dark-waters/)** **<https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/fantastic-fungi/>** **Volunteer with the Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 614294701 | Nerd Nite Victoria February 2020 | 2020-02-19 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-19 | 10:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Victoria Event Centre | 2020-02-08 9:48 am | **Join us for the February edition of Nerd Nite Victoria of 2020, with talks on economics in cinema, dentistry and drugs!** Our audience is anyone interested in science, geeky subjects and other passions. Our talks this month: **- Ali Calladine - "Economics is the death of cinema"** **- Fernando RJ - "Fifty shades of dentistry"** **- James McFarlane - "Hey Siri, make me a new drug"** **Entrance fee $5 (students, door only), $10 (regular), donations encouraged (\*)** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nerd-nite-victoria-february-2020-tickets-93560773793>** **Doors open at 7.00 PM, opening at 7.30 PM.** **Everyone (19+) is welcome!** \* This is a non-profit event. All income from the entrance fee goes to the rent of the venue and organizational costs. Accessibility: \- The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. \- More detailed venue accessibility info is available at https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ \- Washrooms are for all genders. **Volunteer with The VEC:** [**https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/**](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 572096589 | 🏒 Calgary Hitmen vs Victoria Royals | 2020-02-19 | 7:05 pm | 2020-02-19 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-09 3:40 pm | 2020-01-09 3:40 pm | **ADULT - CORNERS $17.50** **ADULT - SIDES $22.00** **CHILD (2-5) $7.00** **CLUB $27.00** **FRONT 2 ROWS $22.00** **RAIL w/ buffet $62.00** **SENIOR (65+) $17.50** **STUDENT w/ ID $17.50** **YOUTH (6-12) $13.00** **<https://victoriaroyals.com/>** **For Accessibility Seating, please call [ (250) 220 7789](tel:2502207789) For more information on Accessibility Seating at Save-On-Foods Memorial centre click the link below. [sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/](http://sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/)** **Please note: Section 104 is a non-alcohol section. Children 2 and over require a ticket.** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 612916813 | ✡️ Jewish Music Jam | 2020-02-19 | 7:30 pm | 2020-02-19 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-02-07 9:06 am | Please join Rabbi Matt and Kouskous (Gary Cohen and Amber Woods) for the first of hopefully monthly Jewish Music Jams on Wednesday, February 19, 7:30 to 9:00 pm at Congregation Emanu-El. Bring your instrument, music or just come and listen and keep a beat with some egg shakers. Some music will be provided. <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2020/02/05/jewish-music-jam/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 630911680 | Mystify: Michael Hutchence | 2020-02-19 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-19 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until February 21, 2020 | 2020-02-21 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200221T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-19 10:46 pm | An intimate and revealing look at the life and tragic death of the troubled lead singer/songwriter of INXS. “ \[A\] stingingly original portrait of an enigmatic man.” Ed Potton, Times (UK) “Mystify avoids sensationalizing Hutchen’s life and instead illuminates a more three-dimensional, nuanced view of Hutchen’s personality.” Annie Zaleski, Salon.com **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mystify-michael-hutchence/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mystify-michael-hutchence/) **Volunteer with The Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 462175119 | The Willow Man: An Improvised Martin McDonagh | 2020-02-19 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-19 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until February 23, 2020 | 2020-02-23 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200223T075959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-09-18 5:28 pm | 2019-09-18 5:29 pm | A brutal dark comedy or a lighthearted tragedy, you decide. Paper Street Theatre enters the strange and twisted mind of Irish playwright Martin McDonagh in what will surely be the most terrific, or horrific, improv show you’ve ever seen. Viewer discretion is advised. Wed Feb 19th - Sat Feb 22nd, 2020 8pm | $15[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-crystal-labyrinth-an-improvised-80s-fantasy-tickets-72731145815) <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-willow-man-an-improvised-martin-mcdonagh-tickets-72762076329> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 589255592 | Wanderlust France: Food & Wine Series | 2020-02-20 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-20 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-22 11:24 am | **Our Wanderlust, "desire to travel" take us to France!!** Discover France, a new look into the wine culture of this country, new wines and food pairings! France will be featured in the upcoming Vancouver Wine Festival! Teresa and Marta grew up in Europe, they share the love for good food and superb wine. Together they will take you to each of the countries they have selected and experienced, exploring history, culture and of course, cuisine and wine education. These series were born from the interest of exploring different wines that we wouldn't have the opportunity to do so in another setting. This year we want to give you the opportunity to explore not just the typical entry wines, but wines from our cellar, paired with food sourced from local places in town that enlight the contries and regions that we will explore. **30$ per class, includes 6 wines samples, 6 food pairings, talk and fees included. Only 16 tickets for each event.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wanderlust-france-food-wine-series-tickets-90880178059**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wanderlust-france-food-wine-series-tickets-90880178059) ... 250-590-5883 tudorlrsevents@gmail.com |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 574879167 | Working with Wild Seeds | 2020-02-20 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-20 | 9:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-11 8:43 pm | 2020-01-11 8:44 pm | Native Plant Study Group February Speaker and Meetup We plant our seeds and wonder, “Will they actually germinate?” Seed biology imposes constraints on working with wild seeds. Patrick von Aderkas will share some tricks of the trade and explain the basics of seed biology. Dr. Patrick von Aderkas is a professor of forest biology at UVic who specializes in seed embryology. IMPORTANT: \*\* NEW ROOM \*\* NEW BUILDING Cornett Bldg, Room A121 at University of Victoria Parking lot #4 Meeting Agenda: 6:45-7:00 Arrive for meeting 7:00-7:30 Announcements, Upcoming Events, Questions about Native Plants 7:30-7:45 Refreshment Break + chatting 7:45-8:45 Presentation by Speaker (includes questions) 8:45-9:00 Plant Raffle! Cost: Members: FREE (Membership $25/yr) Non-Members: drop-in by donation Students: FREE Notes: $3.50 for parking at UVic Along with a friend, you are welcome to bring – Any and all questions about native plants or native plant gardening for our experienced group of native plant gardeners – Loonies/toonies for treats and tea at the refreshment break – Box to carry home lots of native plants & seeds available by raffle $1 for 1 ticket or $2 for 3 tickets – Travel mug or coffee mug for refreshments – Potted and labelled native plants or items of interest for the raffle – Some cookies or other shareable treats for 3 free draw tickets! |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 620184381 | 🏳️🌈 Cccommunity Garden LGTBQ showcase | 2020-02-20 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-20 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-12 10:29 am | $10 <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cccommunity-garden-lgtbq-showcase-tickets-94357091601> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 588306315 | CCPA Showtune Cabaret Bar #2 | 2020-02-20 | 10:00 pm | 2020-02-20 | 11:59 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-21 6:58 pm | Join CCPA’s Year II students as they produce their own ‘New York-style’ showtune cabaret at a sleek classy bar and historic hotel! Each season the College seeks partnerships that offer our students and audience unique and enriching experiences. This new partnership with Veneto Bar Ristorante at Hotel Rialto will bring a piano bar to the heart of downtown Victoria with an eclectic selection of songs covering musical theatre, pop, and a few surprises. Seating is limited. Additional food and beverage will be available for purchase. **Tickets: $20 (includes a welcome drink)** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ccpa-showtune-cabaret-bar-2-tickets-90894545031>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 630902879 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: A White, White Day | 2020-02-21 | 5:15 pm | 2020-02-21 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-19 10:37 pm | 2020-02-19 10:43 pm | **Subtle + Enveloping + Insightful** **Hvítur, hvítur dagur** **Director: Hlynur Pálmason** **Iceland/ Denmark / Sweden 2019 109 min** **Cannes Film Festival Rising Star Award** **IMDB Rating: [7.2](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** In a remote Icelandic town, an off-duty police chief, whose wife died in a tragic accident, begins to suspect a local man of having had an affair with her. The rugged lead is as compelling as the landscape he fits so well within. In *A White, White Day*, director Pálmason examines the type of traditional male masculinity that tends to inhabit such remote environments by following Ingimundur (Ingvar Sigurðsson) as he investigates the life of a woman he thought he knew. Sigurðsson, one of Iceland’s greatest actors, plays the grieving widower with great subtlety as he shifts between stoicism and small glimpses of who he was before the accident, as reflected in his interactions with his granddaughter (Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir). Playing with metaphor – the landscape, the house that Ingimundur can’t finish – Pálmason pushes the story to unexpected lengths both dramatically and stylistically as he creates a powerful examination of a man in pain who has no culturally acceptable way to express himself. From the opening sequence, cinematographer Maria von Hausswolff puts on screen a remarkable sense of Iceland. It’s as if her camera along with Pálmason’s vision has captured the breath of the place. – Kathy Kay **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 592496112 | Fairfield Gonzales Community Association February Community Dinner | 2020-02-21 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-21 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-24 5:13 pm | 2020-01-24 5:14 pm | **Eat a nice dinner with your family, friends or neighbors!** **ATTENTION: If you are registering several people for this event, please email us at event@fairfieldcommunity.ca IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE.** Get to know people in the community while enjoying a delicious meal! Enjoy a conversation while satisfying your taste buds! And bring the little ones, as we will have a children's games space. Please register to reserve your spot; we have space for 50 guests! Suggested donation of $5.00 per person and $10.00 for a family. **Please pay online. If you can't, pay through the phone (250) 382-4604 or come in-person at 1330 Fairfield Road.** Due to dietary sensitivities we will be offering gluten, dairy, and meat free options. We hope to see you there! Please email event@fairfieldcommunity.ca if you have any questions. The Community Dinner series is made possible by the City of Victoria. [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/february-community-dinner-tickets-91394113253**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/february-community-dinner-tickets-91394113253) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 572096667 | 🏒 Kelowna Rockets vs Victoria Royals | 2020-02-21 | 7:05 pm | 2020-02-21 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Daily until February 23, 2020 | 2020-02-23 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200223T075959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-09 3:41 pm | 2020-01-09 3:41 pm | **ADULT - CORNERS $17.50** **ADULT - SIDES $22.00** **CHILD (2-5) $7.00** **CLUB $27.00** **FRONT 2 ROWS $22.00** **RAIL w/ buffet $62.00** **SENIOR (65+) $17.50** **STUDENT w/ ID $17.50** **YOUTH (6-12) $13.00** **<https://victoriaroyals.com/>** **For Accessibility Seating, please call [ (250) 220 7789](tel:2502207789) For more information on Accessibility Seating at Save-On-Foods Memorial centre click the link below. [sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/](http://sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/)** **Please note: Section 104 is a non-alcohol section. Children 2 and over require a ticket.** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |
| 542643795 | Issamba - Your Unforgettable Journey Through African rhythms | 2020-02-21 | 7:30 pm | 2020-02-21 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:35 pm | In celebration of the African Heritage/Black History Month, Join us for an utterly exhilarating experience of African rooted-rhythms with ISSAMBA! ISSAMBA, a 90 minute show that gives you a glimpse into the rich and diverse musical culture of Africa, an invaluable experience. The fusion of song, dance and music makes by ISSAMBA’s artists creates a robust and spectacular cultural alloy that nobody can resist! $25 Early Bird <https://www.facebook.com/events/269952900596730/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 630902260 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: And the Birds Rained Down | 2020-02-21 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-21 | 9:50 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until February 25, 2020 | 2020-02-25 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200225T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-19 10:35 pm | 2020-02-19 10:43 pm | **Beautiful + Poignant + Frank** **Director: Louise Archambault** **Quebec 2019 127 min** **San Sebastián International Film Festival Solidarity Award** **IMDB Rating: [7.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10441486/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9109492/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3)** After their friend dies, Charlie and Tom are alone, isolated deep in an Abitibi forest. Living with only the bare necessities, they enjoy a quiet life together until one day they are joined by an old woman who refuses to go back to a nursing home and a young photographer leading an investigation. The arrival of the two strangers in the old friends’ hermetic world throws them off balance. Adapted from a popular novel by Jocelyne Saucier, this tender tale directed by Louise Archambault (Gabrielle) goes straight to the heart both with its themes (acceptance, solitude, etc.) and its delicately composed images. Nuanced performances by Gilbert Sicotte, Rémy Girard and a heartbreaking Andrée Lachapelle give this intimate adventure an irresistible energy. The film’s success at the Quebec box office last fall is ample proof. – François Lemieux Après le décès de leur copain, Charlie et Tom sont restés seuls, coupés du monde dans une forêt d’Abitibi. Vivant avec le strict minimum de confort, ils écoulent des moments paisibles jusqu’au jour où débarquent, sans crier gare, une vieille femme refusant de rentrer à l’hospice et une jeune photographe qui mène une enquête. L’arrivée de ces deux étrangères dans le monde très fermé des deux amis bouleverse leur équilibre. Adaptée du populaire roman de Jocelyne Saucier, cette douce chronique réalisée par Louise Archambault (Gabrielle) touche droit au coeur, tant par ses thèmes (acceptation de l’autre, solitude, etc.) que par sa délicate composition d’images. Les compositions délicates de Gilbert Sicotte, Rémy Girard et de la bouleversante Andrée Lachapelle portent cette aventure intime avec brio. À preuve, le grand succès public rencontré lors de la sortie en salle au Québec à l’automne dernier. **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 632328376 | 🍺 33 Acres Pop-Up Opening Party | 2020-02-21 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-21 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-20 8:33 pm | Hey Vancouver Island folks, lets pop some bottles. Feb 21st – Feb 23rd we’ll be set up in Still Life boutique on Johnson Street in downtown Victoria. Join us for an opening party on Friday the 21st, 8 – 11 pm. All over the age of 19 are welcome to come hang out, throw some beers back, chat with the 33 crew, listen to music, experience our brand and have a good time. We’ll have our entire line up of beers available + a couple special things we’ve been working on. Come hang. We’d love to get to know you better Victoria! <https://33acresbrewing.com/victoria-pop-up/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 562025589 | Drop-In Repair Cafe | 2020-02-22 | 9:30 am | 2020-02-22 | 12:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:52 am | Have an alarm clock that won’t buzz or a pair of pants that needs mending? Don’t toss it! Bring it to the Repair Café where you can get help fixing household items. Drop in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/repair-cafe-7/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 582841205 | Cannabis Basics for the Home Grower | 2020-02-22 | 10:00 am | 2020-02-22 | 1:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 3:59 pm | Learn the basics of growing Cannabis for personal use with college instructor, Jo Wyld. This workshop will cover cannabis species and strains, how cannabis is used, starting from seed or clone, considerations and methods for growing outdoors or indoors, common pests and disease, harvesting and relevant legislation. **HCP Members $60 / Non-Members $65** **Register online or call 250 479 6162****[](https://hcp.ca/event/cannabis-basics-for-the-home-grower-5/)** **<https://hcp.ca/event/cannabis-basics-for-the-home-grower-4/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 551685904 | LV Lunch and Inclusion Panel | 2020-02-22 | 12:00 pm | 2020-02-22 | 2:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-20 12:30 pm | On February 22nd, 2020, LV is inviting alumni from the Community Leadership Development Program to join us for lunch, and to stay for an afternoon panel on inclusion. We have invited and confirmed four guests who will share their experience (either professionally, or personally) with inclusion in hopes of inspiring leaders to embed Inclusion into the culture of their team, or workplace. This session is open to alumni of the program. There is no cost for the session, but we encourage those coming for lunch to provide a small donation to cover the cost of lunch. This session will be held at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, from 12:00-2:30. The panel discussion will start at 1:00PM. Guest speakers include Ruth Mojeed, Billie Allen, Tracy Humphries and Rhonda Hackett. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lv-lunch-and-inclusion-panel-tickets-86618366867**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lv-lunch-and-inclusion-panel-tickets-86618366867) |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 512496053 | 📈 Coldest Night of the Year | 2020-02-22 | 4:00 pm | 2020-02-22 | 8:00 pm | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-11-07 8:31 pm | 2020-01-29 9:46 pm | Join Our Place Society on February 22nd for a evening time walk in solidarity with Victoria’s Homeless community. Sign up for an engaging evening of social action to help the people in your society who need it the most. Coldest Night of the Year is a unique way for you and your business, school, church or community group to be part of a national event, and to support Our Place Society to make a difference in your community. **What’s happening?** Join us for a 2Km, 5Km or 10Km walk through the streets of Victoria on February 22nd, starting and ending at Our Place Society on 919 Pandora Avenue. The evening will include music, food, entertainment and prizes as well as a chance to meet and connect with the homeless community you’ve come to support. This is a family friendly event, appropriate for all ages! The Our Place Society is celebrating 50 years of providing love, hope and belonging to Victoria's most vulnerable citizens. <https://cnoy.org/location/victoriapandora> ## Here's the schedule for Event Day: - **4 pm:** Registration opens - **5 pm:** Opening Ceremonies - **5:15 pm:** Walk begins (all distances) - **6 pm:** Registration closes - **6 pm:** Meal service begins - **8 pm:** Route closes, meal service ends ## Yummy Food on Event Day: Between 6:00 and 8:00 pm a warm, light meal will be served to all walkers and volunteers. ## Registration Types: - **Children 0-10:** Free to participate (but you'll need to raise $75 to earn a toque) - **Youth 11-17:** Fundraise $75+ to earn your CNOY toque *or* pay the $25 registration fee - **Adult 18+:** Fundraise $150+ to earn your CNOY toque *or* pay the $25 registration fee ### Route Details - **Route Distances:** 2 km, 5 km, or 10 km walks. - **Rest stops** are available on all routes. - All routes will be well signed. - Route marshals, rest stop attendants, and sweep vehicle drivers will provide support along the route. - All walkers **12 and under** must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. ### What to Bring - Cheques made out to **Coldest Night of the Year** and cash donations - A completed [Pledge Form](https://cnoy.org/tools/pledge) or **My Results Form** if you’re bringing cash or cheques - A signed [**Waiver Form**](https://cnoy.org/tools/waiver) if: - You're 17 years and under, or - You didn’t sign up online before event day - Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking - Warm coat and mitts - A **cell phone** for emergencies (recommended but not required) - Extra food or snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities - A passion for the charity you're walking for |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 593561567 | For The Love of Food: A Multicultural Plant-Based Feast | 2020-02-22 | 5:00 pm | 2020-02-22 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-25 11:39 am | **Let's Celebrate Family & Friendship Day!** **What secrets lie hidden in your Grandma’s Kitchen?** **You’re invited to a Multicultural Potluck to share your favourite traditional recipes from around the world and taste the authentic flavours coming from your neighbour’s kitchen.** Are you curious to learn more about ancestral eating, new recipes and cooking methods? Come break bread and share a delicious multicultural feast with new friends, hear and share the stories and tricks that bring these dishes to life! **What:** Join us for a social gathering to honour the food we eat and share the rich plant-based dishes that have been handed down for generations throughout all cultures. **How:** Please think about and prepare a Plant-Based dish from your culture to share at the Potluck. Don’t know the recipe? Ask your family, your friends, your neighbours, your heart, or when in doubt, the internet. **When & Where:** We will gather for the potluck on February 22 from 5 PM-8 PM at Cook St. Village Activity Centre: 380 Cook St #1, Victoria, BC V8V 3X7. **Seeds:** Together we will create a Multicultural Recipe Book that will be a Community Resource to learn how to make delicious dishes using the power of plants, from all over, created by our own community members. **Please, send your recipe to welcomegardens@vircs.bc.ca with your name and country of origin to add you to the Recipe Book.** *\*Please, help us to make this event low-waste by bringing your food in reusable containers.* *FYI: Plant-based eating is a diet based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds, legumes, and with few or no animal products.* *Important detail: Food Sourcing - the way we source our food is one of the key for a Plant-Based Living , our ancestors left that wisdom for us, let's revitalize it.* [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/for-the-love-of-food-a-multicultural-plant-based-tickets-89916768475**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/for-the-love-of-food-a-multicultural-plant-based-tickets-89916768475) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 630902757 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: And the Birds Rained Down | 2020-02-22 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-22 | 8:35 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-19 10:36 pm | 2020-02-19 10:43 pm | **Beautiful + Poignant + Frank** **Director: Louise Archambault** **Quebec 2019 127 min** **San Sebastián International Film Festival Solidarity Award** **IMDB Rating: [7.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10441486/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9109492/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3)** After their friend dies, Charlie and Tom are alone, isolated deep in an Abitibi forest. Living with only the bare necessities, they enjoy a quiet life together until one day they are joined by an old woman who refuses to go back to a nursing home and a young photographer leading an investigation. The arrival of the two strangers in the old friends’ hermetic world throws them off balance. Adapted from a popular novel by Jocelyne Saucier, this tender tale directed by Louise Archambault (Gabrielle) goes straight to the heart both with its themes (acceptance, solitude, etc.) and its delicately composed images. Nuanced performances by Gilbert Sicotte, Rémy Girard and a heartbreaking Andrée Lachapelle give this intimate adventure an irresistible energy. The film’s success at the Quebec box office last fall is ample proof. – François Lemieux Après le décès de leur copain, Charlie et Tom sont restés seuls, coupés du monde dans une forêt d’Abitibi. Vivant avec le strict minimum de confort, ils écoulent des moments paisibles jusqu’au jour où débarquent, sans crier gare, une vieille femme refusant de rentrer à l’hospice et une jeune photographe qui mène une enquête. L’arrivée de ces deux étrangères dans le monde très fermé des deux amis bouleverse leur équilibre. Adaptée du populaire roman de Jocelyne Saucier, cette douce chronique réalisée par Louise Archambault (Gabrielle) touche droit au coeur, tant par ses thèmes (acceptation de l’autre, solitude, etc.) que par sa délicate composition d’images. Les compositions délicates de Gilbert Sicotte, Rémy Girard et de la bouleversante Andrée Lachapelle portent cette aventure intime avec brio. À preuve, le grand succès public rencontré lors de la sortie en salle au Québec à l’automne dernier. **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 542625673 | John & Noel's GIANT ROBOT BIRTHDAY BATTLE | 2020-02-22 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-23 | 1:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:05 pm | John & Noel's GIANT ROBOT BIRTHDAY BATTLE =============== To celebrate the births of John Ferguson & Noel Anstey we are holding a GIANT ROBOT BIRTHDAY BATTLE featuring: \- YOUR FAVOURITE VICTORIA METAL BANDS \- FUCKIN' LAZER BEAMS \- ROBOT BATTLES \- COSTUME CONTEST \- MIGHTY MOSHIN' POWER RANGERS \- WANTON DESTRUCTION **$12 ADVANCE** **$15 DOOR** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-noels-giant-robot-birthday-battle-tickets-85207518983**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/john-noels-giant-robot-birthday-battle-tickets-85207518983) DOORS 8PM MUSIC 9PM COSTUME CONTEST ================= Anyone who arrives dressed as a robot will only pay $10 at the door, and will be automatically entered into the GIANT ROBOT COSTUME CONTEST. Prizes TBA. WANTON DESTRUCTION ==================== [Torrefy](https://www.facebook.com/Torrefy/) (<https://torrefy.bandcamp.com/>) They will fry your mind with party-moshing riffs so god-damn electric your heart will keep up with the kick drum, and then slam you heavily into doom-clouded progressions that make a filled coffin look like a bubble bath [Scimitar](https://www.facebook.com/scimitarofficial/) (<http://scimitar.bandcamp.com/>) Combining influences from melodic-death, folk, and black metal; Scimitar features uncompromisingly heavy drums, high-rollicking finger style bass, dual-guitar-driven harmonies, and gruff yet sharply enunciated harsh vocals that deliver lyrics based in historical fiction and fantasy. Terminal Sequence (<https://www.facebook.com/TerminalSequence/>) Brutal death metal band from Victoria BC. [Badhumanbeings](https://www.facebook.com/Badhumanbeings-1668208883287295/) (<https://badhumanbeings.bandcamp.com/>) Bad Human Beings with Bad Attitudes in a Bad Band who play Badly and have Bad Hygiene....BAD |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 612918114 | ✡️🚼 Tinokot (Baby) Time | 2020-02-23 | 9:30 am | 2020-02-23 | 10:30 am | Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-02-07 9:07 am | Have children under three-years-old? Let’s get together! You and your little ones are invited to our first Tinokot Time for singing, playing and schmoozing from 9:30am-10:30am on Sunday, February 23rd. We will join the Hebrew School families for their regular Havdallah from 9:30am-10am and then go up to the Shalom Daycare for our own toddler-centered song circle and free play until 10:30 am. No need to RSVP. Contact Jen Karmona (jkarmo@gmail.com) or Melina Ponak (melinaclaire@gmail.com) with questions. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 632337440 | Max Gross Jewish Discussion Group: To What Extent Do Countries Have The Right To Interfere In Affairs Of Other Countries, Or Take Actions In Third Countries? | 2020-02-23 | 10:30 am | 2020-02-23 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Jewish Community Centre of Victoria | Jewish Community Centre of Victoria | 2020-02-20 8:41 pm | 2020-02-20 8:42 pm | In Order to Survive, does Israel have the right to Interfere in the internal or external Affairs of Other Countries? Everyone welcome - come and give your viewpoint. **Cost: $5.00 includes a bagel with cream cheese or jam, and coffee.** **Please RSVP to <jsitwell@telus.net>** |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 618750114 | Free pruning Workshop | 2020-02-23 | 12:00 pm | 2020-02-23 | 2:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Community Member | 2020-02-11 11:50 am | Learn to care for your own trees in this free 2 hour workshop, led by certified landscape technician Bobby Arbess. Hosted by the Fairfield Food Forest. FREE PRUNING WORKSHOP Sunday, Feb 23rd 12-2pm @ The Fairfield Food Forest in Porter Park [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-pruning-workshop-tickets-94222348581**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-pruning-workshop-tickets-94222348581) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 613032324 | 🎈 Wonderous Wetlands | 2020-02-23 | 12:00 pm | 2020-02-23 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | 2020-02-07 11:01 am | 2020-02-07 11:01 am | What makes a wetland such a great place to enjoy and protect? Join in the discovery with hands-on exploration, pond-dipping for live wetland creatures, crafts, games and more! Sunday, February 23rd – 12 noon to 3 pm (drop in anytime) All ages event **Admission by donation – $5 per person suggested** [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/wonderous-wetlands/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/wonderous-wetlands/) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 552711110 | Kids' Monthly Pinball League | 2020-02-23 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-23 | 5:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-21 4:25 pm | 3PM sign-in Beginner-friendly[](https://www.facebook.com/victoriapinball/) All ages Limited space - email to reserve your spot today! A great way to introduce your kids to the silver ball lifestyle! The first 30 - 45 minutes will consist of a lesson with one of our pinball wizards, and the final hour will be tournament style gameplay against your opponents! Prizes every time. To register your child, please email info@quazarsarcade.com with your childs name and age |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 603006767 | East Coast Kitchen Party | 2020-02-23 | 4:00 pm | 2020-02-23 | 7:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-31 11:26 am | East Coast Kitchen party presented by Alexander Keith's Sunday February 23rd 2020. Be prepared to kiss the cod and get screeched in at this East Coast kitchen party!! Enjoy a traditional lobster boil with fresh lobster, clams, sausage, potatoes and corn. Pair that with an Alexander Keith’s, a shot of screech, traditional East Coast tunes and it is sure to be one hell of a night! **Tickets are available from Irish Times ( 1200 Government st.) for $75 and includes tax and gratuity. Family style dinning only. Tables sat as 4 people. Limited seating available so head to the pub soon.** **Must be 19 years of age with two valid pieces of ID.** [**https://www.facebook.com/events/786478178538719/**](https://www.facebook.com/events/786478178538719/) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 612918641 | ✡️ Renewing Jewish spirituality after the holocaust | 2020-02-23 | 4:00 pm | 2020-02-23 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-02-07 9:09 am | The Emanu-El Adult Education Team invites the community to attend the fifth presentation in the Alternative Realities in Judaism series featuring Rabbi Daniel Siegel discussing Renewing Jewish Spirituality after the holocaust on Sunday February 23, 2020 at 4 pm. Entry is by donation: light refreshments will be served. There is little doubt that the combination of the European tragedy, the creation of the State of Israel, and the growing awareness of the need to transcend tribalism have combined to mount a strong challenge to traditional forms of Jewish identity. In this session, Rabbi Daniel Siegel will guide us as we look at ways to renew our Judaism with a particular emphasis on Ḥasidism and neo-Ḥasidism. Rabbi Daniel was the Rabbinic Director of ALEPH: Alliance for Jewish Renewal and is currently the Rabbinic Director of ALEPH Canada. As the founding director of the Integral Halachah Institute, he organizes teleconferencing classes, edits and publishes the teachings of Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and others, is the editor of Siddur Kol Koreh and other resources for prayer. As the first Dayan in ALEPH, he responds to questions and has written extensively on halachic issues. His writings can be found in his blog and in the ALEPH ReSources Catalogue (alephcanada.ca). He has served the ALEPH Rabbinic Program as Associate Dean, teacher, and director of studies. He is a trained mediator and is deeply involved in his local, Hornby Island community. He is married to Rabbi Hanna Tiferet Siegel, the father of Noah, Shefa, and Elisha, and grandfather to Eden and Avna. <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2020/02/05/renewing-jewish-spirituality-after-the-holocaust/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 630902768 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: And the Birds Rained Down | 2020-02-23 | 5:00 pm | 2020-02-23 | 7:05 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-19 10:36 pm | 2020-02-19 10:44 pm | **Beautiful + Poignant + Frank** **Director: Louise Archambault** **Quebec 2019 127 min** **San Sebastián International Film Festival Solidarity Award** **IMDB Rating: [7.4](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10441486/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9109492/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3)** After their friend dies, Charlie and Tom are alone, isolated deep in an Abitibi forest. Living with only the bare necessities, they enjoy a quiet life together until one day they are joined by an old woman who refuses to go back to a nursing home and a young photographer leading an investigation. The arrival of the two strangers in the old friends’ hermetic world throws them off balance. Adapted from a popular novel by Jocelyne Saucier, this tender tale directed by Louise Archambault (Gabrielle) goes straight to the heart both with its themes (acceptance, solitude, etc.) and its delicately composed images. Nuanced performances by Gilbert Sicotte, Rémy Girard and a heartbreaking Andrée Lachapelle give this intimate adventure an irresistible energy. The film’s success at the Quebec box office last fall is ample proof. – François Lemieux Après le décès de leur copain, Charlie et Tom sont restés seuls, coupés du monde dans une forêt d’Abitibi. Vivant avec le strict minimum de confort, ils écoulent des moments paisibles jusqu’au jour où débarquent, sans crier gare, une vieille femme refusant de rentrer à l’hospice et une jeune photographe qui mène une enquête. L’arrivée de ces deux étrangères dans le monde très fermé des deux amis bouleverse leur équilibre. Adaptée du populaire roman de Jocelyne Saucier, cette douce chronique réalisée par Louise Archambault (Gabrielle) touche droit au coeur, tant par ses thèmes (acceptation de l’autre, solitude, etc.) que par sa délicate composition d’images. Les compositions délicates de Gilbert Sicotte, Rémy Girard et de la bouleversante Andrée Lachapelle portent cette aventure intime avec brio. À preuve, le grand succès public rencontré lors de la sortie en salle au Québec à l’automne dernier. **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/and-the-birds-rained-down/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 630902918 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: A White, White Day | 2020-02-23 | 7:45 pm | 2020-02-23 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-19 10:37 pm | 2020-02-19 10:44 pm | **Subtle + Enveloping + Insightful** **Hvítur, hvítur dagur** **Director: Hlynur Pálmason** **Iceland/ Denmark / Sweden 2019 109 min** **Cannes Film Festival Rising Star Award** **IMDB Rating: [7.2](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** In a remote Icelandic town, an off-duty police chief, whose wife died in a tragic accident, begins to suspect a local man of having had an affair with her. The rugged lead is as compelling as the landscape he fits so well within. In *A White, White Day*, director Pálmason examines the type of traditional male masculinity that tends to inhabit such remote environments by following Ingimundur (Ingvar Sigurðsson) as he investigates the life of a woman he thought he knew. Sigurðsson, one of Iceland’s greatest actors, plays the grieving widower with great subtlety as he shifts between stoicism and small glimpses of who he was before the accident, as reflected in his interactions with his granddaughter (Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir). Playing with metaphor – the landscape, the house that Ingimundur can’t finish – Pálmason pushes the story to unexpected lengths both dramatically and stylistically as he creates a powerful examination of a man in pain who has no culturally acceptable way to express himself. From the opening sequence, cinematographer Maria von Hausswolff puts on screen a remarkable sense of Iceland. It’s as if her camera along with Pálmason’s vision has captured the breath of the place. – Kathy Kay **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 633514265 | 🏳️🌈♿ Queerabilities - Employment | 2020-02-24 | 2:30 pm | 2020-02-24 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-02-21 4:30 pm | We are so excited to be offering the Queerabilities group again, as a collaboration between the Victoria Disability Resource Center (Josh) and AVI Health and Community Services (Marshall). This week’s topic will be: Employment We are excited to have Kim come to speak with us about disabilities and employment. About Kim: "I love working with people set goals and realize them! Working together, I help clients uncover personal values, aspirations, and skills to determine what their next career move is. I also network with employers to discuss accessibility and accommodations in the work place and how small changes can yield huge results. The Neil Squire society provides employment assistance to persons with disabilities and injuries with individualized programming to suit their needs." We will leave it up to those in attendance to decide which direction to take the conversation. Possible Topics to discuss: -Neil Squire services – employment, technology -Disclosure – disability, identity -Assistive technologies -Local resources/employment programs (disability and/or queer friendly) -A Q&A session if people have questions. Come together and meet some awesome under the rainbow/disability umbrellas. Share some snacks, laughs, tips, resources, and meaningful conversations. Details: Monday, 24 February 2020, from 2:30 - 5:00 pm at the Victoria Disability Resource Center (817A Fort St) in the meeting room. To get to the meeting room: Enter the front doors that open onto Fort Street. Go straight through the main lobby, past the reception desk and two computer stations, which will be on your left. Once you are past the reception desk and computer stations, the meeting space is the first door on the left, located just behind a support column. \~~~~~ Accessibility notes: \- This event is free. \- This is a collaboration between the Victoria Disability Resource Center (Josh) and the Men's Wellness Program at AVI Health and Community Services (Marshall). The drop-in group is intended to be a space for LGBTQAI2S+ folks who have disabilities to come together socially, get connected with resources, and learn new information and skills around wellness. If you have any requests for a certain topic, let us know! \- Ages 18+ only. Aside from that, any experience and demographics of folks are welcome and encouraged to join. \- The Victoria Disability Resource is located right downtown, on Fort St, between Blanshard and Quadra, and is close to several frequent bus routes. If you cannot make it any other way, please let us know – we may be able to arrange rides. \- The resource center and meeting room we use are wheelchair accessible. There are no stairs involved. \- There is one single stall, gender neutral, accessible washroom available (the public washroom). However, if a lift is required, then our staff washroom is single stall, gender neutral, and accessible, as well as equipped with a lift, and is available for use by those who need it. \- I'm going to bring some craft supplies (please let me know if you have any special requests). \- I bring an assortment of light snacks and please bring a water bottle for your own drink - there is a sink near the meeting room. I try to bring some options that work with common dietary restrictions, but please let me know if you have any specific needs that aren't being met. \- I do not bring any snacks with nuts, but can't guarantee there will be no nuts or nut residue in the room. \- The Victoria Disability Resource Center has a scent-free policy. We ask that attendees refrain from using heavily scented products before attending group and we will be using scent-free markers, however we can't guarantee there won't be any scents in the space. \- All lighting within the space is fluorescent, however we can turn off some lights within the meeting room itself. \- There is an induction loop installed in the meeting room, for those who have T-coil equipped hearing devices. \- Quiet breakout space is usually available, however that is subject to change, depending on room bookings. Most of the time, there is space available somewhere within the office. It is also possible to spend a bit of time in the lobby, or people are welcome to make a loop around the block if needed. \- The group format will include sitting in a circle, with group discussion and activities. We will usually start with about half an hour settling in and social time before doing introductions, acknowledgements, and group agreements, then diving into the topic of discussion/workshop. \- There will be options for folks who prefer to hang back, listen, doodle, etc. \- We will go over a group agreement at the beginning of each group. This covers people's safety, comfort, and accessibility needs to feel the most welcome and included in the space. If there is anything else you'd like to know about the accessibility of this workshop or you have any specific needs that aren't addressed here, feel free to send me a message and I'll do my best to accommodate them. \~~~~~ We acknowledge this event takes place on the traditional First Nations territories of the Lekwungen Peoples. We recognize that in discussing systems of oppression such as transphobia, homophobia, and harm reduction we cannot do so without also talking about the roots of these systems in colonialism, a system that continues to marginalize and enact violence on First Nations Peoples today. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 630903263 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: A White, White Day | 2020-02-24 | 5:15 pm | 2020-02-24 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-19 10:38 pm | 2020-02-19 10:44 pm | **Subtle + Enveloping + Insightful** **Hvítur, hvítur dagur** **Director: Hlynur Pálmason** **Iceland/ Denmark / Sweden 2019 109 min** **Cannes Film Festival Rising Star Award** **IMDB Rating: [7.2](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9801736/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** In a remote Icelandic town, an off-duty police chief, whose wife died in a tragic accident, begins to suspect a local man of having had an affair with her. The rugged lead is as compelling as the landscape he fits so well within. In *A White, White Day*, director Pálmason examines the type of traditional male masculinity that tends to inhabit such remote environments by following Ingimundur (Ingvar Sigurðsson) as he investigates the life of a woman he thought he knew. Sigurðsson, one of Iceland’s greatest actors, plays the grieving widower with great subtlety as he shifts between stoicism and small glimpses of who he was before the accident, as reflected in his interactions with his granddaughter (Ída Mekkín Hlynsdóttir). Playing with metaphor – the landscape, the house that Ingimundur can’t finish – Pálmason pushes the story to unexpected lengths both dramatically and stylistically as he creates a powerful examination of a man in pain who has no culturally acceptable way to express himself. From the opening sequence, cinematographer Maria von Hausswolff puts on screen a remarkable sense of Iceland. It’s as if her camera along with Pálmason’s vision has captured the breath of the place. – Kathy Kay **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-son/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/a-white-white-day/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 630899992 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin | 2020-02-25 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-25 | 6:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until February 27, 2020 | 2020-02-27 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200227T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-19 10:34 pm | 2020-02-19 10:45 pm | **Poetic + Quixotic + Personal** **Director: Werner Herzog** **UK 2019 85 min** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [7](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10011296/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)** When legendary writer and adventurer Bruce Chatwin was dying of AIDS, he summoned his friend and collaborator Werner Herzog for a final visit. Thirty years later, Herzog goes on the road, repeating Chatwin’s most notable journeys. As usual Herzog does not follow a linear route. He travels to South America, where Chatwin wrote *In Patagonia*, the book that turned him into an author to be reckoned with – tales of dinosaurs and journeys to the ends of the earth. From there Herzog heads to Australia where he and Chatwin first met. Here Herzog explores the sacred power of the Aboriginal traditions that inspired Chatwin’s most famous book, *The Songlines*. And finally travelling to the UK for the beautiful landscape of Wales, he discovers the place Chatwin really called home. Told in Herzog’s incomparable style – lots of memorable characters and encounters – this is a portrait of one of the 20th century’s most charismatic writers; it won’t matter whether you are familiar with Chatwin, Herzog kindly provides the background. In the end, you will walk away likely confirmed in your mind that you’ve had an encounter with not one, but two, visionary people. I can’t help but ask, how many of your friends would make such a grand tribute to you 30 years after your passing? – Kathy Kay **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sipsncinema-two-of-us-sat-february-15-245-pm-the-vic/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/castle-in-the-ground/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/corpus-christi/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/golda/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/havana-from-on-high/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hi-a-i/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/hope-frozen/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/jallikattu/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/my-dads-my-moms-and-me/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/nomad-in-the-footsteps-of-bruce-chatwin/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/nomad-in-the-footsteps-of-bruce-chatwin/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 638606118 | Parasite | 2020-02-25 | 6:45 pm | 2020-02-25 | 8:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:40 am | Winner of the Cannes Palm d’Or The class system of the haves and the have nots is wonderfully illustrated in Parasite, a scathing dark comedy from South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. Kim Ki-taek is an out-of-work driver who lives with his wife Chung-sook, son Ki-woo and daughter Ki-jeong in a sub-basement apartment below street level. Ki-woo gets an opportunity to tutor English to the daughter of the Parks, a wealthy family living inside an architecturally rich home in an exclusive neighborhood. A light bulb goes off: He dreams up a way to score his entire family jobs working for the Parks so they can leave their lousy existence behind and sponge off the rich.That merely sets the table for what Joon-ho has in store, and he serves up a delicious dish about class warfare.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 638608592 | 63 Up | 2020-02-25 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-25 | 9:25 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until February 28, 2020 | 2020-02-28 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200228T075959Z | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:41 am | To followers of the remarkable Up documentaries — nonfiction films that have revisited the same group of subjects every seven years— the arrival of a new installment is quite the event. 63 Up checks in on this motley assortment of now-63-year-old British men and women, drawn from both ends of the class system. As with previous episodes, director Michael Apted (Coal Miner’s Daughter) conducts all the intimate interviews and provides narration and clips from earlier movies to bring new viewers up to speed. Binge-watching the first eight installments before you settle into this one isn’t strictly necessary, but it wouldn’t be discouraged, either. They’re that good. The real brilliance of 63 Up and its predecessors isn’t the light these movies shine on Tony, Jackie, John, Neil and the rest, but the mirror they hold up in front of us.—The Washington Post “Heartwarming and poignant.” FilmWeek “The best of art makes you think of life. On that front, Michael Apted has achieved more than all but a handful of filmmakers. Cherish 63 Up, like you cherish life.” The Globe and Mail UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 630903841 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: Men's Room | 2020-02-25 | 7:30 pm | 2020-02-25 | 8:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until February 27, 2020 | 2020-02-27 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200227T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-19 10:39 pm | 2020-02-19 10:45 pm | **Joyous + Honest + Amusing** **For vi er gutta** **Director: Petter Sommer, Jo Vemund Svendsen** **Norway 2018 74 min** **Audience Award Krakow Film Festival** **Documentary** **IMDB Rating: [8.3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8707516/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8767908/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_4)** A group of 25 Norwegian men in their prime get together every Tuesday to sing dirty rock songs and drink beer in this very joyous documentary. The men have promised to sing at each other’s funerals but what they hadn’t anticipated is how soon that might happen. Their choir director has a cancer diagnosis yet these closely-knit men plunge on without a whiff of sentimentality showing. Meanwhile the choir is preparing for its biggest gig to date as the warm-up act for Black Sabbath before their concert in Norway 2016. The countdown has started, and our band of choirboys try to keep their spirits high with ribald songs about the trials of middle-age, while they also prepare to say farewell. Their irreverent banter is always respectfully playful and the singing provides the vehicle for sharing their thoughts and opening up, joking with each other as they do. Rarely has a film been so quietly amusing, and surprisingly moving. Directors Sommer and Svendsen film without artifice – no jiggly camera or extreme close-ups but rather it settles amongst the men and you feel like part of the choir. The Men’s Room is refreshingly clear and straight forward storytelling. – Randy Waldie **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/matthias-maxime/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mens-room/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mens-room/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 623014044 | Artist Talk with Amy Belling | 2020-02-25 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-25 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-02-14 8:53 am | **Join us for a FREE artist talk by renowned cinematographer Amy Belling.** CineVic is pleased to bring Amy to Victoria as the sixth mentor in our new film training program The Incubators! Amy Belling, csc, is a Canadian Society of Cinematographers nominee and multiple Leo Award winning director of photography with a Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography from the American Film Institute Conservatory in Los Angeles. Belling’s latest feature, YOU CAN’T SAY NO, is a US romantic comedy starring Peter Fonda, Marguerite Moreau and Hamish Linklater, which shot in Sonoma, Northern California. Belling’s documentaries with the National Film Board of Canada include BEAUTY, by Christina Willings, (Vancouver/Montreal) and the 2018 CSC nominee for Best Cinematography in a Docudrama, HOLY ANGELS, (Northern Alberta/Vancouver) by Jay Cardinal Villeneuve. One of Belling's features, SONGS SHE WROTE ABOUT PEOPLE SHE KNOWS, was profiled in the American Cinematographer Magazine, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was nominated for three Canadian Screen Awards 2016. Belling just wrapped GHOSTING, a TV movie for Freeform and Disney, starring Aisha Dee, Kimiko Glenn and Kendrick Sampson. The US indie feature A REMARKABLE LIFE, starring Daphne Zuniga, Helen Slater, Eric Roberts, John O’Hurley and Mark Margolis, shot in Denver and was released on 40 screens across the US. Belling has worked extensively in both film and video across features, documentaries, music videos, television and commercials since lensing her very first critically acclaimed short films, WHY THE ANDERSON CHILDREN DIDN’T COME TO DINNER (2003) and THE SADDEST BOY IN THE WORLD (2006) by Jamie Travis, which screened at the Toronto International Film Festival, SXSW, Slamdance, Rotterdam and Karlovy Vary. As a 2nd unit DOP, Belling worked with the legendary John Bailey, ASC on Greg Kinnear’s directorial debut, PHIL (2016), starring himself, Emily Mortimer, Luke Wilson, Jay Duplass, Bradley Whitford, Robert Forster and Taylor Schilling. Belling resides between Los Angeles and Vancouver, has an O-1 working visa in the US, is a Canadian and holds an EU passport from Finland. She is a Director of Photography / Camera Operator in IATSE 669. **Artist Talk w/ Amy Belling** **Tuesday February 25th 2020** **8:00pm** **CineVic (#102 – 764 Yates Street)** **\*Limited Seating - Registration Required\*** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-with-amy-belling-tickets-94685684431**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-with-amy-belling-tickets-94685684431) |
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| 638606257 | Parasite | 2020-02-25 | 9:15 pm | 2020-02-25 | 11:28 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:40 am | Winner of the Cannes Palm d’Or The class system of the haves and the have nots is wonderfully illustrated in Parasite, a scathing dark comedy from South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho. Kim Ki-taek is an out-of-work driver who lives with his wife Chung-sook, son Ki-woo and daughter Ki-jeong in a sub-basement apartment below street level. Ki-woo gets an opportunity to tutor English to the daughter of the Parks, a wealthy family living inside an architecturally rich home in an exclusive neighborhood. A light bulb goes off: He dreams up a way to score his entire family jobs working for the Parks so they can leave their lousy existence behind and sponge off the rich.That merely sets the table for what Joon-ho has in store, and he serves up a delicious dish about class warfare.—The Detroit News UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 633098291 | ✡️ Sage Tea | 2020-02-26 | 2:00 pm | 2020-02-26 | 4:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-02-21 9:11 am | Sage Tea is a gathering of Emanu-El elders who come together twice a month for tea, torah and discussion at 2 pm at Adele Vernon’s home. Come join old and new friends for an afternoon of schmoozing, learning, connecting and some nosh. Bring nothing other than an open mind and a desire to socialize. Please RSVP to Adele at 778-440-4096. If you need help with transportation, please let Adele know and we will do our best to find you a ride. | Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 623577596 | Harbour Rd Neighbour Hub Open House | 2020-02-26 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-26 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2020-02-14 6:50 pm | **Public info session and design workshop to provide input on a new public space installation along Harbour Road!** Neighbour Lab, Building Resilient Neighbourhoods, and the City of Victoria invite you to join us at Caffe Fantastico on February 26th to participate in the planning and design of a new public space installation along Harbour Road. This gathering is an opportunity for neighbours, local businesses and organizations to learn about the project and provide feedback to the design team. The format will be an inclusive conversation for anyone wanting to learn about and contribute to the project. We look forward to your participation! What is a Neighbour Hub? Neighbour Hubs are public space installations that enable interaction and connection between neighbours as a spot to convene, with the capacity to share and store emergency information and supplies. These gathering points encourage neighbours to get involved in their community, spark a dialogue about emergency preparedness, and take an active role in their own resilient future. The specific design and other elements of the Neighbour Hub along Harbour Road will be developed in collaboration with local neighbours and consider the unique character and culture of this location. Other Neighbour Hubs have included features such as public benches, community bulletin boards, and solar energy production. We look forward to hearing your ideas to shape what the next Neighbour Hub will be! [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/harbour-rd-neighbour-hub-open-house-tickets-93612003021**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/harbour-rd-neighbour-hub-open-house-tickets-93612003021) |
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| 607090486 | Death of a Bagman: A 1920s Murder Mystery Night | 2020-02-26 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-26 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-03 1:05 pm | **Join Enigmatic Events and KWENCH for a 1920's Murder Mystery! For one night only the club will turn into a Roaring 20's speakeasy.** **The Backstory:** The Cusacks and the Johnson-Moy Gang rule over the underworld of Vancouver Island in an uneasy truce. They have their own special interests, the Cusacks specialize in ‘import/export’, especially alcohol into the US; while the Johnson-Moy Gang take care of ‘entertainment’. But both operations have caught the eye of Frank Colacurcio, the Mob Boss of Seattle, who is here at the speakeasy tonight. **The Game:** Help solve the murder of a notorious mobster, Anthony ‘Big Tony’ Elkins. There are 12 suspects and the rest of the group are guests, every participant will be either a suspect or a guest, and everyone has a chance to solve the mystery! When a valet goes to find out why Anthony ‘Big Tony’ Elkins hasn’t joined tonight's party, they instead find his dead body, stabbed 3 times. ‘Big Tony’ was a Bagman in Frank’s Seattle organization. Frank is not going to be happy to find a colleague dead… can the guests smooth things over so the police don’t get involved? If you'd like to play a suspect, please send your preference from the below list to chris@enigmaticevents.com \*\*Those who play a suspect will receive one drink ticket in return\*\* **Suspects** • Frank ‘Two Dimes’ Colacurcio (Male) – The Mob Boss in Seattle. He runs the bootlegging, the vice and the drugs across the city, and beyond. • Arietta Elkins (Female) – Frank’s lady companion, who he takes with him instead of his wife. Also, Big Tony’s second cousin. • Sam Bianco (Neutral) – Close advisor to Frank ‘Two Dimes’. • ‘Gorgeous’ Georgie Moy (Neutral) – Lian and Shu Moy’s closest kin. The older couple no longer leave Victoria’s Chinatown but send out Georgie to represent them. • ‘Big Dave’ Johnson (Male) – one of the major heavies in the Gang. Breaks legs and heads to get things done. Laconic, mean and willing to do all the dirty work. • Valerie Moncton (Female) – Big Dave’s fiancé and Lian Moy’s niece. She does the more ‘subtle’ work for the gang, including opium supply across the island. • Deidre Cusack (Female) – Wife to Lucky, she loves the trappings of wealth and power her husband provides, though not so much in love with the man himself. • “Lucky” Larry Cusack (Male) - Runs an entire team dedicated to ‘import/export’ Uses his print shop as cover for illicit activities. • Chris ‘Blackfingers’ Smith (Neutral) – An expert forger, who supplies the Cusacks with all the paperwork they need for their business. • Mayor L.D Taylor (Male) – The Mayor of Parksville. LD has a very relaxed view to vice and gambling in the city. If everyone’s having fun, what’s the harm? • Olivia Tuttle (Female) – Reporter for the Daily Times; and, a rich heiress to a coal baron from the interior. • Dr Giles (Neutral) – The good doctor has patched up gang members in the past and takes the upmost care in keeping medical records confidential. **Schedule** **Doors: 6pm** **Event start: 6:30pm** **Event end: 9:00pm** **Appies provided, beer and wine available for purchase. Debit/Credit Only.** **Questions or inquiries can be directed to karlie@clubkwench.com** Hosted by KWENCH & Enigmatic Events Collective **$30** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/death-of-a-bagman-a-1920s-murder-mystery-night-tickets-92571536959**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/death-of-a-bagman-a-1920s-murder-mystery-night-tickets-92571536959) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 605751762 | 🎈 Spread the Love Film Festival | 2020-02-26 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-26 | 8:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Community Member | 2020-02-02 1:01 pm | A film festival for youth. Create a 1- Minute movie with a Pink Shirt Day message and win prizes. <https://bgcvic.org/spreadthelovefilmfestival/> Registration Package: <https://bgcvic.org/wp-content/uploads//sites/39/2020/01/Spread-the-Love-Registration-Package-2020-20200117-LW.pdf> About: In February 2012 Boys & Girls Club of Greater Victoria (BGC) in conjunction with members of Victoria’s Community Centre Network (CCN) launched a film festival contest designed to engage local youth and teens in educating their peers and the wider community about the negative impact of bullying. Due to the tremendous success of this event and support from local organizations and community partners, the CCN decided to make this into an annual event. 2019 marked Victoria’s 8th annual Anti-Bullying Film Festival and a name change for the festival to Spread the Love Film Festival. The name change was made in hopes that youth would begin thinking about ways to spread kindness and love both in their film submissions and in their daily lives. The 2020 Film Festival will take place on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at l’école Victor-Brodeur 6:30-8:30pm. Contest Rules & Submission Details: All submitted videos should address the topic of “Spreading Kindness/Love” and be in the form of a Public Service Announcement (PSA). Please keep videos appropriate in nature. Entries with inappropriate content (e.g. offensive language, nudity) will not be screened. Videos must be under one minute in length. Please be aware that your video will be accompanied by an introduction/acknowledgement of the host organizations. The contest is open to youth living in the Greater Victoria area up to 19 years of age. As this is a youth film festival we ask that parents, teachers and other adults assisting in the production limit their involvement. Youth are responsible for the planning, filming and editing of their work. Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in disqualification from the festival. All videos must be submitted via USB flash drive OR Dropbox as .AVI, .MOV or .MPEG format. Contestants may enter as many films as they wish to the contest. A completed registration form is required for each entry submitted. All eligible entries will be screened at the Youth United 2020 Spread the Love Film Festival on Wednesday February 26th at l’école Victor-Brodeur between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Local organizations will be at the event with resources for children, youth, and families. A panel of judges will assess the PSA using the following criteria: \* Clear Spread Kindness/Love message \* Creativity/Originality \* Production Quality \* Overall Impression |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 610326668 | Sorry We Missed You (Indie Film Series) | 2020-02-26 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-26 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-02-05 3:48 pm | 2020-02-08 9:59 am | Indie Film Series @ Capitol 6: From socially conscious director Ken Loach and longtime collaborator Paul Laverty (I, Daniel Blake) comes a wrenching portrait of a hardworking English couple sliding deeper into debt and despair, despite toiling in all-consuming jobs. Ricky convinces his wife, Abbie (Debbie Honeywood), a home-care nurse, to sell her car in order to buy the van he needs for the job. Complications mount as Ricky starts to discover the harsh realities of supposedly autonomous labour, his son Seb (Rhys Stone) courts trouble in his new-found, semi-politicized vocation as a graffiti artist, and the family's hopes of getting ahead seem only to leave them further behind. **$13.50** [**http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=Sorry%5FWe%5FMissed%5FYou%5FIndie%5FFilm%5FSeries&cl=0E460F2057D0A559EFC58EF4**](http://www.capitol6.ca/?p=movie&id=Sorry_We_Missed_You_Indie_Film_Series&cl=0E460F2057D0A559EFC58EF4) |
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| 585441039 | International Book Club | 2020-02-26 | 7:30 pm | 2020-02-26 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until February 28, 2020 | 2020-02-28 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200228T075959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-19 7:32 pm | 2020-01-19 7:33 pm | Based loosely on Canada Reads, this show involves performers trying to sell a book that they have never read by creating scenes based on the book jacket. Only the most compelling will move on to the next round. Full of suspense, laughs and tears, prepare to hear stories told like they've never been before. **$10** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-book-club-tickets-90474871777**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-book-club-tickets-90474871777) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 549767891 | 📈 Breakfast to Remember | 2020-02-27 | 7:00 am | 2020-02-27 | 9:00 am | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:39 am | *Breakfast to Remember*, presented by Trillium Boutique Senior Living, returns to the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria on **Thursday, February 27, 2020**. The event is opportunity for business, health-care and community leaders to take a leading role in changing the experience of people affected by dementia, as well as the future of the disease, by funding the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s education, support services and research. In 2020, hear from keynote speaker, yacht designer Gregory C. Marshall and guest speaker, dementia researcher Dr. Alex Henri-Bhargava. *Breakfast to Remember*, presented by Trillium Boutique Senior Living, allows guests to make a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia and network with other community leaders before the work day begins. We hope you can join us to help ensure the estimated 70,000 British Columbians living with dementia and their families are not alone. **Table of 8** - $900 **Individual ticket** - $125 <https://alzheimer.ca/en/bc/News-and-Events/Fundraising-events/A-Breakfast-to-Remember/victoria-2020> |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 610320497 | Executive Breakfast: Storytelling, The Art of Engagement | 2020-02-27 | 8:30 am | 2020-02-27 | 10:30 am | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-05 3:41 pm | **You are invited to join us in the Parkside Hotel's Urban Ballroom for this exclusive Executive Breakfast opportunity with Catherine Kerr.** **Goal:** To provide CEOs and Executive leaders with practical tools to build a story and effectively tell it in a variety of leadership and coaching situations to maximize their impact. **Learning Objectives:** Explore and learn how stories are powerful (motivation), why stories are so important (excitement and alignment), and how to use stories to affect a transformation (leadership and collaboration) Learn how to build, write, and tell great stories, and how to weave them into a dialogue **Schedule:** 8:30am - Check-in, grab breakfast and network 9:00 -10:30am - Presentation 10:30am - wrap up and head to Discover Tectoria! **Tickets:** **Non-Member: $30** VIATEC Members receive discounts based on membership type - make sure you log into our website to have it applied! Sponsorship for this event is available, contact Tessa Bousfield at tbousfield@viatec.ca **Testimonials:** "Loved Cat! She provided tons of energy, and relevant stories. I will be able to immediately use the tools and techniques in my role." "Great takeaways on how to work on being a better storyteller. The structure is very helpful." "Cat is super-engaging and a refreshing change from "typical" presenters/facilitators" **Catherine Kerr, DoubleDigit Sales** Catherine has spent most of her career inspiring and educating sales professionals and leaders from around the world in a broad range of industries including Financial Services, Investment Banking, Pharmaceutical, Telecommunications, Insurance, Travel, Manufacturing, IT, Retail, and Professional Services. Prior to her coaching career, Catherine was a tenacious hunter of sales, having sold a variety of products and successfully operated several business ventures. She draws on her diverse experience, including a Master's Degree in Education and specialization in psychology, to provide dynamic, high energy keynote speeches and workshops that challenge, engage and inspire. VIATEC is excited to fly her in to engage our community! <https://www.viatec.ca/events/executive-breakfast-storytelling-the-art-of-engagement> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 610325763 | Discover Tectoria 2020 | 2020-02-27 | 11:00 am | 2020-02-27 | 6:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-02-05 3:46 pm | 2020-02-05 3:48 pm | Discover Tectoria is an exposition of more than 75 Greater Victoria tech companies, research projects, interactive displays and community partners... under ONE roof. It's one of the only events where locals and visitors come together to discover the innovation that's stemming from right here in "Tectoria". Attendees get to interact with the people and their creations to better understand who and what is driving Victoria's largest industry... leading to potential careers, connections or just an appreciated knowledge. VIATEC created this event to open the eyes of potential employees, investors and policy makers to the vibrancy and potential of the local tech scene... not to mention inspiring tomorrow's inventors. **This expo includes:** **Main floor Tradeshow** (local companies demonstrating products, hiring talent and co-op students) **Startup Alley** (get a sneak peek at the future of Tectoria) **Research District** (see some amazing projects post-secondary students have put together) **Career Corner (NEW)** (Job seekers get access to great resources to help them find their career in the tech industry!) **The Leadership & Talent Theatres** (a line-up of great talks and panel discussions throughout the day!) **Partner Row** (a group of incredibly useful organizations that serve businesses and the community) An exclusive Executive Breakfast prior to the show at the Parkside Hotel (click here for more info) **It's an event for everyone\* and it's FREE to attend! No need to register. [Check out last year's event in this recap video!](https://vimeo.com/257992516)** **CALL FOR EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS** Do you have past experience working at conferences/expos? We're looking for Discover Tectoria volunteers and would love to hear from YOU! **[VOLUNTEER](mailto:info@viatec.ca)** |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 614285714 | 🎈 The Play Connection: Strengthening Relationships through Play | 2020-02-27 | 11:30 am | 2020-02-27 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Saanich Neighbourhood Place | 2020-02-08 9:37 am | **The Play Connection: Strengthening Relationships through Play** Explore different ways of having fun and building connections with our kids through all kinds of play. **Topics:** \#1 Touch and Physical Play: Jan 30 \#2 Creative Play with Art, Music & Drama: Feb 13 \#3 Playing with Letters and Numbers: Feb 27 **To register, email admin@snplace.org or call 250-360-1148. All programs are free, limited childminding is available.** [**http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/calendar/**](http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/calendar/) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 562027600 | 🏳️🌈 Trans ID Clinic | 2020-02-27 | 5:00 pm | 2020-02-27 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:53 am | The Trans ID Clinic will offer legal information and assistance for transgender and gender non-conforming folks who are changing their name and/or gender marker in BC. The clinic is a partnership between Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC), Island Sexual Health, the Greater Victoria Public Library, and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. Space is limited. Register by email at <pbsctransid@uvic.ca> <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/trans-id-clinic/2020-02-27/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 592280685 | 🥃 Highland Park Masterclass | 2020-02-27 | 6:00 pm | 2020-02-27 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-24 1:28 pm | **New releases asks for a brand New Masterclass! This is our second date as the first one sold out really fast!** This masterclass will be hosted by Melissa with Victoria Whisky Tastings & Experiences. You get to try a line-up from Highland Park Distillery including their 25 year old release, the brand new Valknut and the Twisted Tattoo 16 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. ... Phone:250-590-5883 Email: tudorlrsevents@gmail.com Please taste responsibly and plan for a safe ride home. Participants must be at least 19 years of age. NOTE: If for some reason you can't attend the event, email Marta at tudorlrsevents@gmail.com for a potential refund or exchange. We got a waiting list for each event. **$25** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/highland-park-masterclass-tickets-91273592773**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/highland-park-masterclass-tickets-91273592773) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 542645575 | 🏳️🌈🎤 Smut Slam Victoria: Heads or Tails | 2020-02-27 | 6:30 pm | 2020-02-27 | 9:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:39 pm | 2019-12-10 3:39 pm | **A high energy community storytelling open mic based on real life, real lust, real sex.** Hello, Victoria - we're back again and smuttier than ever. After our last four sold out slams, this high energy community storytelling open mic based on real life, real lust, real sex is back on Thursday, February 27th at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad Street). The theme for this SMUT SLAM is "HEADS OR TAILS". ORAL SEX and BUTT STUFF. Tell us your fellatio fantasies, anal adventures, cunnilingus chronicles, butt stuff biographies, cock sucking serials, greek gags, moustache ride records, lip service stories, giving/getting head histories, rimming romances and more in the supportive environment of Smut Slam Victoria. Created by professional perv Cameryn Moore and hosted by Florence Fatale and KeithSonic, Smut Slam features real-life, first-person sex stories, guest stories from our panel of celebrity judges, and also THE FUCKBUCKET, a convenient and funnily named receptacle for all your anonymous questions and confessions! CELEBRITY JUDGES: \- Holly Brinkman \- more TBA \* FUCKBUCKET PRIZE PROVIDED BY: \- Njoy long-time sponsor of Smut Slams and other Cameryn Moore events. \* STORYTELLING PRIZES PROVIDED BY: \- more TBA SMUT SLAMMERS sign up on the night to tell a 5-minute dirty story, based on their real lives, and a lucky eight to ten names will be drawn at random. You can sign up at any point in the night but it's best to sign up early! RULES: - no notes (this is storytelling) - no costumes or props (this is not theatre) - only five minutes (with a one-minute grace period) AND - the story must be real and have happened to you. Stories often are funny, but we want to encourage people to consider sharing their sad, disturbing, poignant, serious, and/or simple experiences, too. More detailed guideline list is available at: http://www.camerynmoore.com/2017/02/03/behind-the-smut-slam-guidelines/ IMPORTANT: Smut Slam is queer-friendly, kink- AND vanilla-friendly, fat-friendly, sex worker-friendly, virgin-friendly, polyamory-friendly, we're really, really friendly. We welcome people with all types and amounts of sexual experiences. We DO NOT welcome stories involving racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia or any other kind of discrimination, objectification, or fetishization. All stories must be CONSENSUAL! By purchasing a ticket and attending this event, you agree to conduct yourself with the utmost respect for everyone at this event. In the event that you do not, you may be asked to leave without a refund. NOT A SMUT SLAMMER? Don't worry. The audience is in for a good time at SMUT SLAM! Sit back and enjoy. All we ask is: - No interrupting. - No heckling. - No necking. - What happens at Smut Slam stays at Smut Slam; if it's not your story, it's not your story to tell. (Think of it as our own mini Las Vegas!) - Doors open at 6:30PM - come in early for a good seat! - and the smut starts slamming at 7:30PM. SEATING is first come, first serve. Seating is chairs only (160 tickets available). We will reserve seats for those who need it - please email smutslamvictoria@gmail.com to reserve. **ADMISSION is $15/advance, $20/cash at door - 19+/no minors** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/smut-slam-victoria-heads-or-tails-tickets-85596765229**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/smut-slam-victoria-heads-or-tails-tickets-85596765229) SMUT SLAM is CREATED by Cameryn Moore, an award-winning playwright/performer, sex activist and educator, and former phone sex operator. When not performing, traveling, or actually having sex herself, Cameryn writes Sidewalk Smut: custom typewritten erotica as street performance and literary art. Check her out at: http://www.camerynmoore.com Poster and logo design by Malcontent Creative ┄ We would like to gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people. ┄ VEC Accessibility: There are three multi-user, gender-inclusive bathrooms with stalls. One bathroom has a larger stall with its own sink and a grab bar (more details in the ‘Bathrooms’ section). The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. The only way into the VEC is up 27 wood stairs, 11″ deep, 6″ high. There are wooden 2.5” handrails 38” up the wall on each side of the staircase (54” apart, so not graspable on both sides at once). See further details in ‘Getting Inside’ section) If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender inclusive wheelchair accessible washroom that technically fits necessary size dimensions, but is missing a bar and a handrail beside the toilet. There are two stalls, in the washroom, but only one of these has been renovated to meet 5'x5' wheelchair clearance. More detailed venue accessibility info is available at: http://www.victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ Accessibility update at the here: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VEC-Accessibility-Update-June-2019.pdf> **Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 643061092 | The Bump n Grind House March Newbie Show | 2020-02-27 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-27 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-28 10:29 am | **MARCH Newbie Burlesque Show!** New performers and new acts!! Check out what Victoria has to offer! Fun-filled, fabulous burlesque!! Get your sparkle fix!! Hosted by: Lusty Lugnuts and Boxy Shadows Performances by: Luna Lush Fern Flicker Atrivida Love Juicy Jam Pervz&Curvz Collective Maybelle Manhatten Penis Flytrap Eva-Layne Fox and more!!! **DOORS 7PM SHOW 8PM** **19 plus event** **$15-$20** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-newbie-show-tickets-97357108733**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-newbie-show-tickets-97357108733) At The Bump n' Grind House there is zero tolerance for any type of body shaming, homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs. There is a continuous handrail up the stairwell. There is also a freight elevator around the back of the building but it is not operable at the moment. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender-neutral, accessible washroom. Please contact The Bump n' Grind House if you have any concerns or questions at thebumpngrindhouse(at)gmail.com **Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 608985572 | PechaKucha Night Victoria VOL. 19 | 2020-02-27 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-27 | 9:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-04 7:23 pm | **Tickets now on Sale! Back by popular demand, another wonderful night of ART + CULTURE + TECH + STORIES at PechaKucha Night VOL. 19!** 11 LOCAL CREATIVES, ENTREPRENEURS + CHANGE-MAKERS will inspire + educate us with dynamic + captivating presentations (PKN-style: 20 slides x 20 seconds) on topics including: fashion from repurposed materials, community entrepreneurialism, becoming an “overnight success” in 69 years, the art of typography, exploring health in movement, using Improv in daily life, capturing someone’s story through portraiture, inventing a one-of-a-kind electric bike and…..hear from an installation artist + photographer, a reluctant but capable Arts Curator and a multi-disciplinary artist and cultural tattoo practitioners that works with hand poke + skin stitching! OUR WONDERFUL HOST for the night is the talented creator, producer + performer, Missie Peters: www.paperstreettheatre.ca VOL. 19 PRESENTERS Dave Morris • Improviser, Storyteller, Magician, Teacher – Artistic Director, Paper Street Theatre www.paperstreettheatre.ca | www.davemorris.tv Trevor Ball • Portrait Photographer, Bargain Shopper, Plant Lover www.trevorball.com Joyce Kline • Indie Film Production Designer, Writer, Artist, Renaissance Gadfly https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8334445/ Kevin Yee-Chan • Health and Movement Artist www.kevinyeechan.com Michelle Jacques • Curator, Writer, Reluctant but capable Arts Administrator Fabrizio (Tig) Cross • Lifelong Cyclist, Cycling Advocate, Inventor www.electom.ca / www.himba.bike Libby Oliver • Artist www.chewonthisart.com Audie Murray • Artist www.audiemurray.com Jeff Duke • L/L Supply Founder www.llsupply.ca Ben Barrett-Forrest • Graphic Designer, Font Nerd, Musician, Baker www.benbf.ca Elysia Glover • Non Profit Director, Facilitator, General Community Co-Doer www.communitymicrolending.ca DOORS OPEN: 7pm SHOW STARTS: 7:30pm VENUE DETAILS THE VIC THEATRE: 808 Douglas St \*\*On the corner of Douglas and Humboldt ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair Accessible CAPACITY: 200 (Inclusive) LICENSED: 19+ Theatre, Alcoholic + Non-alcoholic Beverages Made Available by The Vic Theatre\*\*Drinks can be enjoyed inside the theatre. **$18** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pechakucha-night-victoria-vol-19-tickets-93020606137**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pechakucha-night-victoria-vol-19-tickets-93020606137) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 633099560 | ✡️ Bridging Heaven and Earth: Introduction to Kabbalah with Rabbi Matt | 2020-02-27 | 7:30 pm | 2020-02-27 | 9:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-02-21 9:13 am | Join Rabbi Matt for an introduction to *Kabbalah* in Rabbi Matt and Melina’s home (aka the Brechner’s). Come 20 minutes early to have snacks and schmooze. The Zohar, a secretive and coded medieval book, is the magnum opus of Kabbalistic thought! In this class we will be begin to uncover its layers. We will look at: What is Kabbalah? What are Sephirot \[Divine Emanations\]? Why do people say we cannot study Kabbalah until the age of 40? The word Kabbalah, often incorrectly used as a synonym for all of Jewish mysticism, means “receiving” or “tradition.” Kabbalah appeared seemingly out of nowhere in the middle ages and ushered in a brand new era of spirituality in the Jewish world. Written in Spanish-influenced Aramaic in the 13th century, the Zohar \[The Book of Enlightenment\] introduced a radical new theology, deeply informed by the spiritual experiences of its authors. Though Kabbalah became more contentious in the late middle-ages and modern era, at one time it was widely studied by Torah scholars of every ilk. Come and join Rabbi Matt for an accessible introduction to this esoteric text and the experiences embedded within. For more information: Contact Congregation Emanu-El (T: 250-382-0615 or E: info@congregationemanuel.ca ) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 599799868 | Back to the 2000s | 2020-02-27 | 10:00 pm | 2020-02-28 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-29 4:17 pm | 2020-01-29 4:17 pm | **Ready for a night filled with your favorite throwbacks from the early 2000’s?!** Alpha Chi Theta and Upstairs presents.. Ready for a night filled with your favorite throwbacks from the early 2000’s?! Come out and celebrate the 27th the right way with tons of drink specials, free giveaways and great music. February 27th - Doors at 10:00pm **$10** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/back-to-the-2000s-tickets-92137428529**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/back-to-the-2000s-tickets-92137428529) Sample: Christina Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Outkast, Shaggy, Eminem, Dr Dre, Usher, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Nelly, Ja Rule, 50 Cent, Ludacris, Beyoncé and your requests. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 630924171 | LUSH | 2020-02-27 | 10:00 pm | 2020-02-28 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-19 10:58 pm | **LUSH (live it - dance it - be it)** **FUNK • SOUL • DISCO • BOOGIE** Thursday, February 27th / 10PM - 2AM **$10 / 19+ / ID Required** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lush-tickets-95769397847**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lush-tickets-95769397847) LINE-UP: Mr. B - Nelson BC Known for his uncompromising blend of jazz and funk-infused house and breaks, Mr. B is a Village Stage veteran, having played at the festival as well as work on the Village Stage team for many years. His sets are focused on bringing people together in positive ways through music, this comes through in his seamless mixing of timeless classics with future favorites that maintain pop appeal without sacrificing underground sensibilities. Over the years residencies in Calgary and Victoria allowed him to hone an eclectic style reminiscent and inspired by legendary artists Mr. scruff and Mark Farina. Currently maintaining a residency at Shambhala’s Village Stage for the last 10 years other notable appearances include Vancouver island’s Tall Tree and Soundwave festivals as well as numerous openings for acts that range from live bands to full-spectrum electronic music events. TecStyleZ - Victoria BC The man they call TecStyleZ has a rather ridiculously large and diverse collection of music at his disposal and the ability to play to just about any crowd. The love of music and what he does comes through in his sets and mixes. Since moving to Vancouver Island he has honed his craft on the stages at Tall Tree Music Festival, Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, Otherworld and Soundwave. These days you can find throwing Dance Lessons (not actual lessons) at the VEC. As always playing those funky, soulful, greasy, dance-floor bumpin' sounds just about anywhere he's allowed. • more TBA ┄ We would like to gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people. ┄ The Victoria Event Centre (VEC) is a non-profit organization (Victoria Multi-Cultual Society) that operates a multi-purpose rental venue for non-profits, arts groups, cultural communities and everyone in between. At the VEC there is zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. If you feel uncomfortable at any time please take care of yourself and/or find one of our community support folks to help out. ┄ VEC Accessibility: There are three multi-user, gender-inclusive bathrooms with stalls. One bathroom has a larger stall with its own sink and a grab bar (more details in the ‘Bathrooms’ section). The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. The only way into the VEC is up 27 wood stairs, 11″ deep, 6″ high. There are wooden 2.5” handrails 38” up the wall on each side of the staircase (54” apart, so not graspable on both sides at once). See further details in ‘Getting Inside’ section) If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender inclusive wheelchair accessible washroom that technically fits necessary size dimensions, but is missing a bar and a handrail beside the toilet. There are two stalls, in the washroom, but only one of these has been renovated to meet 5’x5′ wheelchair clearance. More detailed venue accessibility info is available at: https://www.victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ Accessibility update at the here: https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VEC-Accessibility-Update-June-2019.pdf |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 605753020 | CreativeMornings: Invest in Activating Ideas | 2020-02-28 | 8:30 am | 2020-02-28 | 10:00 am | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-02-02 1:03 pm | The visual arts can be an important vehicle for cross-cultural public dialogue that builds social cohesion and inter-cultural understanding. During her talk, Sivanesan looks at a selection of projects that she has been working on at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV), that reflect on ideas of “place” on Vancouver Island. In particular, she will showcase an ongoing 3D stereoscopic video art project being developed by the AGGV in partnership with artist, Leila Sujir (Concordia University, Montreal), and the Pacheedaht First Nation (Port Renfrew). Her talk will reflect on the importance of contemporary art practices that are engaged with collaborative processes, and with experimental formats and media. Sivanesan argues for an investment in the arts as an investment in activating ideas and social values in order to produce social benefits. <https://creativemornings.com/talks/haema-sivanesan-talk> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 562015482 | Deans’ Lecture Series: "Children’s Health: Powered by Community" | 2020-02-28 | 12:30 pm | 2020-02-28 | 1:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:35 am | Research shapes the way we live and think. Meet distinguished members of the faculties of the University of Victoria and learn about their research interests. Check the calendar at continuingstudies.uvic.ca for lecture topics and schedules. Register online or call UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies at 250-472-4747. <https://www.gvpl.ca/events/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 638609330 | Waves | 2020-02-28 | 3:00 pm | 2020-02-28 | 5:16 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until March 1, 2020 | 2020-03-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200301T075959Z | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:43 am | In Waves, Sterling K. Brown plays Ronald, a father who does his best to keep his son, Tyler (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), under the kind of vigilant pressure required to guide a black man through the land mines of middle-class America. Tyler begins the film on a successful path — he’s a star athlete, has a girlfriend he loves, and a family that seems perfect from the outside looking in. Things might seem fine at the outset, but they quickly begin to fall apart. Living in Tyler’s shadow is his younger sister, Emily (Taylor Russell). The second half of the film takes up her story as she too begins to fall in love and edge towards the same treacherous waters of adulthood. Shults’ camera expresses the internal worlds of its subjects with such intimacy you almost forget it’s even there — until you are hit with yet another glorious, breathtaking shot.—The Wrap “A powerful, incredibly moving, and ultimately unforgettable film.” Film Inquiry “An emotional knockout.” The FilmStage UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 535902571 | Back to New Orleans: Mardi Gras Party! | 2020-02-28 | 5:30 pm | 2020-02-28 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-03 8:32 am | **Vocalist Shanna Dance and Saxophonist Jonnie Bridgman are presenting a Mardi Gras Party in Victoria! Feb. 28 at Hermann's Jazz Club.** Shanna and Jonnie are back at Hermann's with a dynamite band for another tribute to the music of New Orleans with a Mardi Gras punch! You'll hear New Orleans Classics in the style of Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, Aaron Neville, the Meters, Jon Cleary and more! The last show at Hermann's by this all star band was a complete sell out so get your tickets right away! Come fully decked out and get ready to Celebrate Mardi Gras with this amazing group! Prizes for the best costume! Shanna Dance - Vocals Jonnie Bridgman - Saxophones Thomas Kinzel - Keyboards Louis Rudner - Bass Damian Graham - Drums Dave Flello - Trumpet Alexander Ferguson - Vocals Feb. 28 at Hermann's Jazz Club Doors at 5:30pm, music at 7:30pm 753 View St 250-388-9166 **Tickets: $25** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-new-orleans-mardi-gras-party-tickets-84715076073**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/back-to-new-orleans-mardi-gras-party-tickets-84715076073) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 623073038 | 🛐 Eco-Veggie Potluck Dinner & Musical Kabbalat Shabbat Service | 2020-02-28 | 5:45 pm | 2020-02-28 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-14 9:42 am | Bring a vegetarian or dairy dish to our potluck dinner along with your own dishes & utensils for dining (that's the "eco" part!). We'll supply the *ḥallah* and wine for *kiddush*. The dinners are a great way to get to know each other and all are welcome. Please RSVP for the dinner at <info@congregationemanuel.ca> Services will begin promptly at 7 pm, following dinner - it's OK to come just for services if you can't make it to the dinner. *Kabbalat Shabbat* is a spirited and joyful service with singing and storytelling lead by Rabbi Matt and the Shul's very own KabbaShabba band! Services will conclude at 7:45 pm with a tasty *oneg* dessert. Fun and meaningful for both kids and adults! <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2020/02/13/eco-veggie-potluck-dinner-musical-kabbalat-shabbat-service-9/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 638609599 | Waves | 2020-02-28 | 6:45 pm | 2020-02-28 | 9:01 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until March 1, 2020 | 2020-03-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200301T075959Z | Cinecenta | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:43 am | 2020-02-25 8:43 am | In Waves, Sterling K. Brown plays Ronald, a father who does his best to keep his son, Tyler (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), under the kind of vigilant pressure required to guide a black man through the land mines of middle-class America. Tyler begins the film on a successful path — he’s a star athlete, has a girlfriend he loves, and a family that seems perfect from the outside looking in. Things might seem fine at the outset, but they quickly begin to fall apart. Living in Tyler’s shadow is his younger sister, Emily (Taylor Russell). The second half of the film takes up her story as she too begins to fall in love and edge towards the same treacherous waters of adulthood. Shults’ camera expresses the internal worlds of its subjects with such intimacy you almost forget it’s even there — until you are hit with yet another glorious, breathtaking shot.—The Wrap “A powerful, incredibly moving, and ultimately unforgettable film.” Film Inquiry “An emotional knockout.” The FilmStage UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 579004408 | Righteous Retro Revue: 1980's Burlesque Show | 2020-02-28 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-28 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-14 8:21 pm | **Join us for a trip through time to our Righteous Retro Revue: 1980's Burlesque Show!!** Starring Donna Boss Rogers from Vancouver BC and a radical cast of local performers! Grab those legwarmers and get that spandex ready! Dress up to win prizes!! 12 wicked acts to transport you all the way back to the glory days of the 80's! Hosted by J McLaughlin. Performer announcements coming soon! DOORS 7PM Show 8PM **$20** **<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/righteous-retro-revue-1980s-burlesque-show-tickets-89915837691>** **This is a 19+ event** At The Bump n' Grind House there is zero tolerance for any type of body shaming, homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs. There is a continuous handrail up the stairwell. There is also a freight elevator around the back of the building but it is not operable at the moment. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender-neutral, accessible washroom. Please contact The Bump n' Grind House if you have any concerns or questions at thebumpngrindhouse(at)gmail.com |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 561959725 | 🐾📈 BattleAxe Global VicCity Presents: Hip-Hop For Paw | 2020-02-28 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-28 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 8:19 am | BattleAxe Global & Lucky Bar, Victoria are teaming up to help the Sunshine Rescue Team with our show! "Hip-Hop For Paws!" Sunshine Rescue Team is a non-profit organization based in China. "WE RESCUE, WE REHABILITATE , WE REHOME the Chinese stray dogs and cats one by one" Once again BattleAxe Global VicCity & Lucky Bar, Victoria will come together for charity. Our goal is to raise as much money as possible to help out the Sunshine Rescue Team. We have put together another amazing line up for this event. "Hip-Hop for Paws!" February 28th, 2020 **Doors at 7pm, Show starts at 7:30pm** **Ticket Prices:** **Advanced Online - $10** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/battleaxe-global-viccity-presents-hip-hop-for-paw-tickets-87600095243>** **General Admission - $15** **@ The Door - $20** Hosted by: Hillbilly Steve & DJ Donuts Headliners: Whisper & Midknight Society Special Guests: Vic City Soldiers Supporting Artists: Zalea, Oz, Az-real, Tj Wakeling, Kyle Wycotte & Eclipse We will be having prize draws & 50/50 with all money raised going to help the Sunshine Resuce Team! If you would like to check out Sun Shine Resuce team, check out the link below! https://www.facebook.com/pg/Sunshine-Rescue-Team-613637035495948/about/?ref=page\_internal |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 642916473 | Oak Bay High School Musical Theatre Presents: Fiddler on the Roof | 2020-02-28 | 7:30 pm | 2020-02-28 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday until March 8, 2020 | 2020-03-08 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200308T075959Z;BYDAY=WE,TH,FR,SA | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-02-28 8:30 am | Tickets available through School Cash Online, the school office or at IVY’s Books 2188 Oak Bay Ave **$12 Adults** **$10 Seniors and students** [**https://oakbay.sd61.bc.ca/news-events/fiddler-on-the-roof/**](https://oakbay.sd61.bc.ca/news-events/fiddler-on-the-roof/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 573094634 | God’s Lake | 2020-02-28 | 8:00 pm | 2020-02-28 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until March 1, 2020 | 2020-03-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200301T075959Z | Community Member | 2020-01-10 11:05 am | **A Professional Premiere**. *God’s Lake* is an original work of documentary theatre about the strength and resilience of the people in the remote fly-in reserve of God’s Lake Narrows, Manitoba following traumatic events of unresolved justice and a complex and challenging past. A rare glimpse into the lived reality of this community is told verbatim from interviews conducted with its members over six months in 2017. *God’s Lake* is a collaboration between playwright Francesca Albright and award-winning Swampy Cree filmmaker Kevin Lee Burton. Directed by Atomic Vaudeville’s Britt Small. Using original live score by Ziibiwan + Melody McKiver, heightened physicality, and stunning visual imagery, *God’s Lake* offers a unique opportunity to witness the complex issues facing people living in a remote community and provides an understanding for those who might have no comprehension of the reserve system, let alone what it’s like to live on a remote First Nations reserve. - **Advance price: $20 Students & Seniors/$25 Regular** - **Door price: $20 Students & Seniors/$25 Regular** - **Duration: 75 mins** - **Rating: Mature Content** - **Genre: Drama, Documentary-Theatre** - **Country: Victoria, BC** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/gods-lake/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/shows/gods-lake/) \--- **Volunteer with Intrepid Theatre:** [**https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/**](https://intrepidtheatre.com/about/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 638609805 | Waves | 2020-02-28 | 9:15 pm | 2020-02-28 | 11:31 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until March 1, 2020 | 2020-03-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200301T075959Z | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:44 am | In Waves, Sterling K. Brown plays Ronald, a father who does his best to keep his son, Tyler (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), under the kind of vigilant pressure required to guide a black man through the land mines of middle-class America. Tyler begins the film on a successful path — he’s a star athlete, has a girlfriend he loves, and a family that seems perfect from the outside looking in. Things might seem fine at the outset, but they quickly begin to fall apart. Living in Tyler’s shadow is his younger sister, Emily (Taylor Russell). The second half of the film takes up her story as she too begins to fall in love and edge towards the same treacherous waters of adulthood. Shults’ camera expresses the internal worlds of its subjects with such intimacy you almost forget it’s even there — until you are hit with yet another glorious, breathtaking shot.—The Wrap “A powerful, incredibly moving, and ultimately unforgettable film.” Film Inquiry “An emotional knockout.” The FilmStage UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 582840862 | Cannabis Basics for the Home Grower | 2020-02-29 | 10:00 am | 2020-02-29 | 1:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 3:59 pm | 2020-01-17 3:59 pm | Learn the basics of growing Cannabis for personal use with college instructor, Jo Wyld. This workshop will cover cannabis species and strains, how cannabis is used, starting from seed or clone, considerations and methods for growing outdoors or indoors, common pests and disease, harvesting and relevant legislation. **HCP Members $60 / Non-Members $65** **Register online or call 250 479 6162****[](https://hcp.ca/event/cannabis-basics-for-the-home-grower-5/)** **<https://hcp.ca/event/cannabis-basics-for-the-home-grower-4/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 541651773 | Victoria Seed Library Member Orientation | 2020-02-29 | 10:00 am | 2020-02-29 | 11:30 am | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Monthly on the last Saturday until April 26, 2020 | 2020-04-25 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200426T065959Z;BYDAY=-1SA | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-09 3:34 pm | **Learn how to grow and save seeds and participate in the Victoria Seed Library.** Learn how to borrow seeds from the Victoria Seed Library and how to dry seeds for return at the end of the season. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with other seed savers and share resources, tips and techniques for backyard growing. This orientation is required to participate in Seed Swaps. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-seed-library-member-orientation-tickets-85534569199**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-seed-library-member-orientation-tickets-85534569199) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | |||
| 607527510 | Keto Cooking Class: Spaghetti and Meatballs | 2020-02-29 | 12:00 pm | 2020-02-29 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-03 8:35 pm | Are you new to eating Keto, or have someone in your life who is Keto and you’re unsure to cook for them? Then this class is for you! Learn how to make a delicious Keto meal, all from scratch! Mike Haddow, of Goodlife Fitness, will spend an hour teaching you how to create this Keto Spaghetti and Meatballs, all from scratch. Each participant will be given a portion to eat at the end of class. **$10** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/92263385269>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 633510434 | 🏳️🌈 Queer Crafternoon: Lino Stamp Making! | 2020-02-29 | 1:30 pm | 2020-02-29 | 4:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-21 4:28 pm | A free monthly workshop and drop-in art space for queer, trans, and two-spirit folks of all ages along with their friends and family to craft, create, and connect! Tools and materials for each month's workshop will be provided. Workshops will be led by a member of the community for a variety of projects. Additionally, art supplies for different mediums are available on site for people to use, or feel free to bring along a project from home! Our focus each month will develop as we brainstorm and work with participants to come up with new ideas. We currently have funding for 10 events, so we will have crafternoons on the last Saturday of the month from February to November. This month’s crafternoon will start with an hour long workshop where we make lino stamps. The rest of the afternoon will be unstructured crafting time with lots of supplies to use, including card making, collage and drawing materials. The afternoon will also include tea, coffee, and snacks. If you're thinking about coming and have any dietary restrictions, send us a message ahead of time. We will be in the downstairs family centre at Esquimalt Neighbourhood House located at 511 Constance Avenue. Please come through either of the ground level doors of the main house (either via the parking lot or around the side through the garden). We will put up lots of signs to help you find your way! The accessibility info for the Neighbourhood House is in a note on this page which can be found here: Here is the accessibility information for the event: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/100zTC5SN9tO4mngm\_iBxonLIK1QeUSHbHgOODIox-ew ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/100zTC5SN9tO4mngm_iBxonLIK1QeUSHbHgOODIox-ew) Some information is still being gathered and will be added to the document as soon as we are able. If there's anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you, don't hesitate to reach out! We can also provide bus tickets for those taking transit. If you require these ahead of time in order to attend let us know and we can make arrangements. A preliminary community agreement can be found below. This can be altered and added to collaboratively as we begin the crafternoons and begin to work and collaborate together to make the event safe and fun for everyone. These events will be taking place on the traditional and unceded territories of the Lkwungen speaking peoples of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We would like to acknowledge the rich and vibrant artistic practices of the Coast Salish Nations as well as those across Turtle Island that, along with their people, have faced persecution and attempted destruction by forces of colonization both past and present. Great honour and respect to the generations that have worked to keep these traditions alive, and to all those contributing to their revitalization today. Háy̓sxʷ q̓ə siám. This project is funded by a #RisingYouth grant from TakingITGlobal, the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps. Thank you to Esquimalt Neighbourhood House for hosting us! Community Agreements: \- Take care of yourself however you need, the events are an open space and everyone is welcome to come and go at any point and for any reason. \- Any level of participation is welcome \- Assume good intent and take responsibility for harm you cause \- Don’t assume identity, experience or pronouns. \- We ask that participants don’t drink or openly use substances on the grounds of the Neighbourhood House and we recognize that some folks might need to use substances in order to be able to attend. Come however you need to, the only requirement is that you are still able to uphold the community agreements. \- The information people share in this space (such as gender identity and sexual orientation) might be private in other contexts. Be sensitive about people's confidentiality if you encounter them outside of crafternoon \- We are a medium-low sensory space. Crafting is often messy and loud, we ask that folks are aware and respectful of the noise levels they are creating. There is access to the garden outback and the ocean is a short walk away, we highly support loud noise and energy burning happening outside the space |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 604825913 | Vogue Sessions with Van Vogue Jam | 2020-02-29 | 2:00 pm | 2020-02-29 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Monthly on the last Saturday until May 31, 2020 | 2020-05-31 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20200531T065959Z;BYDAY=-1SA | Community Member | 2020-02-01 8:24 pm | Open Space and Van Vogue Jam invite you to join us in the ballroom for a series of vogue workshops and gatherings! Starting February 22 at Fernwood Community Centre, unceded Lekwungen territory, these monthly events will offer the chance to work directly with Ralph Escamillan, founder of Van Vogue Jam, and other established performers, to learn the history of the ballroom, practice the elements of Vogue, and explore the competition categories that make up a ball. **Ballroom Culture:** Although it is now practiced internationally, vogue and ballroom culture emerged out of New York’s queer and trans Black and Latinx communities from the 1920s onward, who responded to the hostility and racism of white America by forming their own inclusive spaces. Balls were and continue to be a safe space among urban nightlife where QTBIPoC folks can gather. As such, these sessions will prioritize the safety, comfort, and presence of QTBIPoC participants. These sessions are FREE and open to people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexualities, and ethnicities. No dance experience necessary! **Expectations:** In working to make this a safe space, we will not tolerate harassment, including expressions of racism, ableism, homoantagonism, transantagonism, transmisogyny, whorephobia, and body-shaming. We ask that participants reflect on their position and the space they take up, practice consent in all interactions, and please contact us either during or after an event if anything comes up that concerns them. **Accessibility:** \- The session will take place in the gym at the Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone. \- The gym is wheelchair accessible by ramp from the main entrance or around the back of the building. The main entrance has an automatic open feature. \- Two accessible single-stall gender-inclusive washrooms available (on the upper and lower floors) and fitted with baby change tables. The doors do not have an automatic open feature. \- The gym is lit by both overhead lights and skylights. \- Bikes can be locked to the bike rack outside the main entrance. \- Parking space may be available across the road at the Vic High parking lot, depending on traffic from other events. \- This is a scent-reduced event; please refrain from wearing perfume, hairspray, and other scented products. \- There will be water and snacks available at the event, including dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan options. We cannot guarantee that there will be no cross-contamination. \- Fernwood Community Centre does not provide public wifi. The community centre is accessible via the 22 bus route, stopping at the corner of Gladstone Ave & Fernwood Ave. Other buses that stop nearby include: 2, 27, 28, 24, 25, 10. Bus tickets are available upon request to assist with travel to and from the event. Please contact office@openspace.ca to request bus tickets, or to inquire about any other accessibility information. If you are facing other barriers to participating in this event, we are happy to hear from you, and will do what we can to meet your needs. **Land acknowledgement:** Open Space and Van Vogue Jam respectfully acknowledge that this event is located on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. We seek to honour and uphold these ongoing relationships to the land and its stewards as we work on these territories. [**https://www.openspace.ca/programming/vogue**](https://www.openspace.ca/programming/vogue) |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 593932569 | Leap Into Lagunitas | 2020-02-29 | 4:30 pm | 2020-02-29 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-25 6:11 pm | **You are invited to a Leap Day Party fueled by Lagunitas Brewing Co and their beer circus!** The Clubhouse Saturday, February 29th Party Starts at 4:20pm **Must be 19+ with two pieces of valid ID to attend.** **FREE to attend.** Bring a friend to enjoy the beer circus and see things you can't unsee, enter for your chance to win tickets to the SOLD OUT Billie Eilish concert in Vancouver on April 11th, plus product sampling and more! **Enjoy Lagunitas until February 29th for $6.50 bottles and $8 pints. Prices include tax.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/leap-into-lagunitas-tickets-91475821645**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/leap-into-lagunitas-tickets-91475821645) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 602978631 | 🏳️🌈 Sashay Café : An All Ages Drag Show | 2020-02-29 | 7:00 pm | 2020-02-29 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-31 11:00 am | **For The Love Of Drag invites you to Sashay Café: a cozy all ages drag show in the heart of Quadra Village!** For The Love Of Drag proudly presents SASHAY CAFÉ : An All Ages Drag Show! Saturday, February 29 Doors @ 7PM / Show @ 745PM At Caffe Fantastico Quadra (965 Kings Rd) **$10** **Tickets available at the door if not sold out online.** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sashay-cafe-an-all-ages-drag-show-tickets-92310462077**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sashay-cafe-an-all-ages-drag-show-tickets-92310462077) Victoria's open stage all ages drag show is back again with an incredible line up. Sashay Café is a cozy monthly drag show taking place at Caffe Fantastico in the heart of Quadra Village. The coffee bar will be open, and alcohol and food will also be available for purchase. Come support local drag! Join us for a thrilling evening of performances from veteran and up-and-coming drag artists: \*Brae Kaleg : ig @braekaleg \*Chris Raines \*Max Level \*Miss Anita Dee : ig @lpmdfs \*Nodus Tollens : ig @ink.fox\_artwork \*Ruffin Durdy : ig @ruffin\_durdy \*Sister Vera Tooche : ig @sr.vera\_tooche \*Strelitzia : ig @copithorned Acknowledgement: This show is happening on the traditional and unceded lands of the Lekwungen-speaking people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. Let us all work towards decolonization together. Accessibility: \*Caffe Fantastico has two levels connected by 2 stairs with a railing. Both the Quadra St and Kings Rd entries are level with the sidewalk. There is a single use wheelchair accessible restroom on both the upper and lower level. The upper level (Kings Rd entrance) has access to the coffee bar. \*There will be amplified sound via microphone and speakers. Lighting is overhead with no coloured or flashing lights. \*There is street parking available, as well as bus stops less than one block from the cafe. \*Tickets are available on a sliding scale for anyone with financial barriers who would like to attend and support. We can also arrange a cash door ticket for you if electronic transactions are a barrier. Please send a message or email loveofdrag@gmail.com so I can arrange to accommodate you! This show is a space for LGBTQ+ art. Allies are welcome to join us, please respect the artists and community. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 572097377 | 🏒 Vancouver Giants vs Victoria Royals | 2020-02-29 | 7:05 pm | 2020-02-29 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Daily until March 2, 2020 | 2020-03-02 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200302T075959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-09 3:41 pm | 2020-01-09 3:43 pm | **ADULT - CORNERS $17.50** **ADULT - SIDES $22.00** **CHILD (2-5) $7.00** **CLUB $27.00** **FRONT 2 ROWS $22.00** **RAIL w/ buffet $62.00** **SENIOR (65+) $17.50** **STUDENT w/ ID $17.50** **YOUTH (6-12) $13.00** **<https://victoriaroyals.com/>** **For Accessibility Seating, please call [ (250) 220 7789](tel:2502207789) For more information on Accessibility Seating at Save-On-Foods Memorial centre click the link below. [sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/](http://sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/)** **Please note: Section 104 is a non-alcohol section. Children 2 and over require a ticket.** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |
| 623079391 | ☕ Kafe & Kibitz: environmentalism, climate crisis and parenting | 2020-03-01 | 10:10 am | 2020-03-01 | 11:30 am | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Community Member | 2020-02-14 9:49 am | We are excited to invite parents and caregivers to our next discussion group on environmentalism, climate crisis and parenting on Sunday March 1, 2020 from 10:10 – 11:30(ish) am in the Atrium at 808 Yates Street. We are building on our last wonderful conversation about Judaism and the Environment. Some excellent ideas came out of it, including the desire to extend the topic of environmentalism to address parenting and climate crisis – for example how do we as parents and caregivers deal with our children’s and our own anxieties about climate crisis and how can we direct those feelings and questions towards constructive actions (and even better actions that have a Jewish focus)? Stephanie Marchal and Ruth Schreier, who have backgrounds in counselling and early childhood development and education respectively, will be joining us for an informal conversation. Please join us! Feel free to pass along this invite to other people. Thank you! <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2020/02/13/kafe-kibitz/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 633103058 | Rewiring our Brains to Survive Climate Catastrophe with Philip Be’er | 2020-03-01 | 11:00 am | 2020-03-01 | 12:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Jewish Community Centre of Victoria | 2020-02-21 9:18 am | Philip Be’er grew up in a family obsessed with stories of Jews who’d been uber-successful. They would talk for hours about the accomplishments of Jewish doctors, Jewish athletes, Jewish intellectuals, Jewish movie directors, actors, politicians and business owners. The list was endless. One of the reasons, he believes, they spoke so much about achievement, was to distract themselves from conversations about all of the other, much ‘darker’ ways that Jews have been coping with a relentless history of collective and personal trauma. In his book, Learning to Love – Your Guide to Personal Empowerment, he shines a light on the human ‘Shadow’ – exposing, in a way that’s never been done before, the powerful psychological mechanisms responsible for Harvey Weinstein’s drive, allegedly, to overpower and to sexually abuse woman in the film industry; Jeffrey Epstein’s drive to sexually exploit underage girls; and Anthony Bourdain’s decision to take his own life. Philip is focused on permanently disrupting Cycles of Trauma and Abuse, and in his presentation he is going to show us how we can apply ‘Philip’s Rule’ to effortlessly Rewire our Brains and to Increase our Chances of Surviving the Climate Catastrophe. <https://kolotmayimreformtemple.com/event/rewiring-our-brains-to-survive-climate-catastrophe/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 642916616 | Oak Bay High School Musical Theatre Presents: Fiddler on the Roof | 2020-03-01 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-01 | 3:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Congregation Emanu-El | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-02-28 8:30 am | 2020-02-28 8:30 am | Tickets available through School Cash Online, the school office or at IVY’s Books 2188 Oak Bay Ave **$12 Adults** **$10 Seniors and students** [**https://oakbay.sd61.bc.ca/news-events/fiddler-on-the-roof/**](https://oakbay.sd61.bc.ca/news-events/fiddler-on-the-roof/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 563256081 | Japan in Giverny: Monet’s Impressionist Garden with Melissa Berry | 2020-03-01 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-01 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 5:53 pm | 2020-01-01 5:59 pm | Please join us on March 1, 2020, from 2pm-4pm with Melissa Berry who will be speaking about Claude Monet’s Garden at Giverny. When Claude Monet moved to Giverny in 1883, his objective was creation. Unlike previous artistic ventures, he no longer seemed satisfied finding inspiration for his canvases in a world in which he had no control. Thus, Monet’s largest, most immersive masterwork was born, or rather cultivated. He approached his land with an artist’s eye to establish a colourful, ever-changing garden. Monet’s horticultural design was determined by his aesthetic influences, primary among these was Japan. Japanese art impacted Monet throughout his career; therefore, it is unsurprising to see it resonate in this tangible artistic medium. Monet continued to develop his garden, adding to and drawing inspiration from it, which served his subject matter until his death in 1926. *Melissa Berry received her MA from the Courtauld Institute in 2006 and her PhD in Art History and Visual Studies in 2015 from the University of Victoria where she is now an Adjunct Assistant Professor. Her current research is focused on the art market as well as translocal interconnections between European artists in the mid-19th century, which she has presented at various international conferences and published in The Victorian Review, Visual Culture in Britain, and The Burlington Magazine. Her book The Société des trois in the Nineteenth Century was published with Routledge in 2018.* **Single Tickets $35 General Admission | $30 for Gallery Members and Students** **Series Ticket (All four lectures) $120 General Admission | $100 for Gallery Member and Students** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-art-lecture-series-gardens-as-art-tickets-84644077715**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-art-lecture-series-gardens-as-art-tickets-84644077715) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 638614559 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-03-01 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-01 | 4:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:01 am | 100 % on Rotten Tomatoes! Directed by award-winning filmmaker and pioneer of time-lapse photography, Louie Schwartzberg (Moving Art, Wings of Life, Mysteries of the Unseen Worlds 3D Imax), Fantastic Fungi is an immersive experience that will inspire a shift in consciousness and a renewed love of nature. Narrated by Academy Award-Winner Brie Larson, Fantastic Fungi takes us on an immersive journey into the magical earth beneath our feet: an underground network with the potential to heal and save our planet. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence and solutions the fungi kingdom offers us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges. When so many are struggling for connection, inspiration and hope, Fantastic Fungi brings us together as interconnected creators of our world. “One of the year's most mind-blowing, soul-cleansing and yes, immensely entertaining triumphs.”—RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 572100393 | 🏒 Vancouver Giants vs Victoria Royals | 2020-03-01 | 3:05 pm | 2020-03-01 | 6:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | 2020-01-09 3:43 pm | **ADULT - CORNERS $17.50** **ADULT - SIDES $22.00** **CHILD (2-5) $7.00** **CLUB $27.00** **FRONT 2 ROWS $22.00** **RAIL w/ buffet $62.00** **SENIOR (65+) $17.50** **STUDENT w/ ID $17.50** **YOUTH (6-12) $13.00** **<https://victoriaroyals.com/>** **For Accessibility Seating, please call [ (250) 220 7789](tel:2502207789) For more information on Accessibility Seating at Save-On-Foods Memorial centre click the link below. [sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/](http://sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/)** **Please note: Section 104 is a non-alcohol section. Children 2 and over require a ticket.** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 638614560 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-03-01 | 5:00 pm | 2020-03-01 | 6:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:01 am | 100 % on Rotten Tomatoes! Directed by award-winning filmmaker and pioneer of time-lapse photography, Louie Schwartzberg (Moving Art, Wings of Life, Mysteries of the Unseen Worlds 3D Imax), Fantastic Fungi is an immersive experience that will inspire a shift in consciousness and a renewed love of nature. Narrated by Academy Award-Winner Brie Larson, Fantastic Fungi takes us on an immersive journey into the magical earth beneath our feet: an underground network with the potential to heal and save our planet. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence and solutions the fungi kingdom offers us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges. When so many are struggling for connection, inspiration and hope, Fantastic Fungi brings us together as interconnected creators of our world. “One of the year's most mind-blowing, soul-cleansing and yes, immensely entertaining triumphs.”—RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638614561 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-03-01 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-01 | 8:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:01 am | 100 % on Rotten Tomatoes! Directed by award-winning filmmaker and pioneer of time-lapse photography, Louie Schwartzberg (Moving Art, Wings of Life, Mysteries of the Unseen Worlds 3D Imax), Fantastic Fungi is an immersive experience that will inspire a shift in consciousness and a renewed love of nature. Narrated by Academy Award-Winner Brie Larson, Fantastic Fungi takes us on an immersive journey into the magical earth beneath our feet: an underground network with the potential to heal and save our planet. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence and solutions the fungi kingdom offers us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges. When so many are struggling for connection, inspiration and hope, Fantastic Fungi brings us together as interconnected creators of our world. “One of the year's most mind-blowing, soul-cleansing and yes, immensely entertaining triumphs.”—RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 630912452 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: The Twentieth Century | 2020-03-01 | 7:45 pm | 2020-03-01 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-19 10:48 pm | **Rambunctious + Beguiling + Inventive** **Director: Matthew Rankin** **Canada 2019 90 min** **Toronto Film Festival Best Canadian First Feature Film** **IMDB Rating: [7.6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7969836/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9109492/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3)** *The Twentieth Century* is one of the quintessential movie-going experiences of the…century —and it is also your patriotic duty to attend (not actually true, unlike every detail in this feature-length Heritage Moment…from hell). An incendiary send-up of Canadian identity, history and politics, Winnipeg-born Matthew Rankin’s insanely brilliant feature debut (read: masterpiece) is a hilariously irreverent, visually stunning retelling of how William Lyon Mackenzie King became Prime Minister and all the seals he had to club along the way. That’s what happened, right? King seems destined to earn Canada’s crown, but just how much debasement and degradation must an ambitious young politician endure in such a noble pursuit? Quite a lot, it seems. Particularly when the affection of an unattainable woman becomes his priority. Along his epic journey, King will encounter devastating heartbreak, fascistic corruption, hilarious diversions to the outsider cities of Vancouver and Winnipeg, and…kinky boot sniffing. Visually dazzling, Rankin’s artificial sets and 16mm aesthetic give the film an artisanal look and feel that place the film out of both contemporary and historical time. Pointedly set at the young country’s entry into the oh-so-civil 1900s, the film calls into question Canada’s conspicuously precious self-image. In its own mischievous myth-making, *The Twentieth Centur*y skewers the formation and perpetuation of national narratives. You’ll be at the edge of your seat, hanging onto your hats—and citizenship—as you experience one of the wildest films of the year. – Adam Cook **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 562028222 | 🎈 Starry Nights and Space Flight (Ages 3-5) | 2020-03-02 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-02 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:55 am | For Ages 3-5. Explore space through stories, songs and rhymes. Create a craft that is out of this world. Registrations begins January 2. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/starry-nights-and-space-flight-6/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 479473180 | Victoria Reconciliation Dialogue #4 - Sir John A. Macdonald in Conversation | 2020-03-02 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-02 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-10-04 11:08 am | 2020-01-19 1:26 pm | **A six-part series of conversations that will enable the community to explore together what Reconciliation could look like.** ##  **Victoria Reconciliation Dialogues:** **\#4: Sir John A. Macdonald in Conversation** Monday, March 2, 2020 at 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. approx. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street Guided by: Dr. Cindy Blackstock, Officer, Order of Canada and Mayor Lisa Helps This conversation will open with a theatrical presentation to introduce the complex life and work of Sir John A. Macdonald. Participants will be asked to consider the politics of, and appropriate context for, monuments to controversial historical figures, including the City of Victoria's Sir John A. Macdonald statue. **Note:** The purpose of the conversation is not to determine or debate the future home of the statue, but rather to help inform Council decision-making on next steps. Guided by members of Lekwungen Nations and the City Family, Mayor Lisa Helps, members of City Council and special guests, the conversations will seek to build the community’s knowledge and understanding of Reconciliation – what it is, why it is needed, and why community conversations about Reconciliation are important. The Dialogues will provide opportunities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to come together to share their ideas and stories, and explore how we as a community can make the culture, history and modern reality of local Indigenous Peoples become present and apparent throughout the city, and understood and valued in people’s everyday lives. Note: The end time will depend on the length of the conversation. Registration: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-reconciliation-dialogue-4-sir-john-a-macdonald-in-conversation-tickets-73069979275> [www.victoria.ca/ReconciliationDialogues](http://www.victoria.ca/ReconciliationDialogues) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 638614562 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-03-02 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-02 | 8:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:01 am | 100 % on Rotten Tomatoes! Directed by award-winning filmmaker and pioneer of time-lapse photography, Louie Schwartzberg (Moving Art, Wings of Life, Mysteries of the Unseen Worlds 3D Imax), Fantastic Fungi is an immersive experience that will inspire a shift in consciousness and a renewed love of nature. Narrated by Academy Award-Winner Brie Larson, Fantastic Fungi takes us on an immersive journey into the magical earth beneath our feet: an underground network with the potential to heal and save our planet. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence and solutions the fungi kingdom offers us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges. When so many are struggling for connection, inspiration and hope, Fantastic Fungi brings us together as interconnected creators of our world. “One of the year's most mind-blowing, soul-cleansing and yes, immensely entertaining triumphs.”—RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638614563 | Fantastic Fungi | 2020-03-02 | 9:00 pm | 2020-03-02 | 10:21 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:01 am | 100 % on Rotten Tomatoes! Directed by award-winning filmmaker and pioneer of time-lapse photography, Louie Schwartzberg (Moving Art, Wings of Life, Mysteries of the Unseen Worlds 3D Imax), Fantastic Fungi is an immersive experience that will inspire a shift in consciousness and a renewed love of nature. Narrated by Academy Award-Winner Brie Larson, Fantastic Fungi takes us on an immersive journey into the magical earth beneath our feet: an underground network with the potential to heal and save our planet. Through the eyes of renowned scientists and mycologists like Paul Stamets, best-selling authors Michael Pollan, Eugenia Bone, Andrew Weil and others, we become aware of the beauty, intelligence and solutions the fungi kingdom offers us in response to some of our most pressing medical, therapeutic, and environmental challenges. When so many are struggling for connection, inspiration and hope, Fantastic Fungi brings us together as interconnected creators of our world. “One of the year's most mind-blowing, soul-cleansing and yes, immensely entertaining triumphs.”—RogerEbert.com UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 630912514 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: The Twentieth Century | 2020-03-03 | 5:30 pm | 2020-03-03 | 7:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-19 10:49 pm | **Rambunctious + Beguiling + Inventive** **Director: Matthew Rankin** **Canada 2019 90 min** **Toronto Film Festival Best Canadian First Feature Film** **IMDB Rating: [7.6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7969836/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9109492/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3)** *The Twentieth Century* is one of the quintessential movie-going experiences of the…century —and it is also your patriotic duty to attend (not actually true, unlike every detail in this feature-length Heritage Moment…from hell). An incendiary send-up of Canadian identity, history and politics, Winnipeg-born Matthew Rankin’s insanely brilliant feature debut (read: masterpiece) is a hilariously irreverent, visually stunning retelling of how William Lyon Mackenzie King became Prime Minister and all the seals he had to club along the way. That’s what happened, right? King seems destined to earn Canada’s crown, but just how much debasement and degradation must an ambitious young politician endure in such a noble pursuit? Quite a lot, it seems. Particularly when the affection of an unattainable woman becomes his priority. Along his epic journey, King will encounter devastating heartbreak, fascistic corruption, hilarious diversions to the outsider cities of Vancouver and Winnipeg, and…kinky boot sniffing. Visually dazzling, Rankin’s artificial sets and 16mm aesthetic give the film an artisanal look and feel that place the film out of both contemporary and historical time. Pointedly set at the young country’s entry into the oh-so-civil 1900s, the film calls into question Canada’s conspicuously precious self-image. In its own mischievous myth-making, *The Twentieth Centur*y skewers the formation and perpetuation of national narratives. You’ll be at the edge of your seat, hanging onto your hats—and citizenship—as you experience one of the wildest films of the year. – Adam Cook **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 633506868 | Café Historique: Religion and After Religion in 21st Century Cascadia | 2020-03-03 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-03 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-21 4:21 pm | **Join a UVic historian to explore the past and present place of religion in the societies of the Pacific Northwest.** The Pacific Northwest, or “Cascadia” bio-region is typically thought of as the most secular place in North America. There is a history and some sense to this consensus, but might this grand narrative prevent us from seeing other important and emerging features of this place? Join Paul Bramadat (Centre for Studies in Religion and Society, and UVic History) as he introduces you to some stories that might provide another way to think about “the land of tomorrow.” The 2019-20 season of Café Historique continues to explore history through a new lens: the telling of great stories. Whether it's the biography of a famous individual, the recounting of a dramatic event or the discovery of a long-forgotten or undeservedly neglected tale, these stories will amaze, thrill and inspire you. This year, join UVic History professors as they invite you to relive fears of conspiracy in Stuart England, the adventures of an early Indigenous rights activist in British Columbia, and the misdeeds of Jack the Ripper in Victorian London, to name just a few. Café Historique talks take place on the first Tuesday of every month. As in previous years, doors open at 5 pm and talks begin at the slightly earlier time this year of 6 pm. **Donations of $2 per person are gratefully accepted at the event - bring your toonie!** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/religion-and-after-religion-in-21st-century-cascadia-tickets-95489253929**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/religion-and-after-religion-in-21st-century-cascadia-tickets-95489253929) |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 638614564 | Corpus Christi | 2020-03-03 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-03 | 8:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:01 am | After spending years in a Warsaw prison for a violent crime, 20-year-old Daniel is released and sent to a remote village to work as a manual laborer. The job is designed to keep the ex-con busy, but Daniel has a higher calling. Over the course of his incarceration he has found Christ, and aspires to join the clergy - but his criminal record means no seminary will accept him. When Daniel arrives in town, one quick lie allows him to be mistaken for the town’s new priest, and he sets about leading his newfound flock. Though he has no training, his passion and charisma inspire the community. At the same time, his unconventional sermons and unpriestly behavior raise suspicions among some of the townsfolk - even more so as he edges towards a dark secret that the community hasn't revealed in the confessional booth.—Film Movement UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 562028337 | Money Basics for Newcomers | 2020-03-03 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-03 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:56 am | Join us to learn about the banking and credit system in Canada as well as how to avoid debt and scams. Presented by the Credit Counselling Society. Registration begins January 2. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/money-basics-for-newcomers/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 638614565 | Corpus Christi | 2020-03-03 | 9:15 pm | 2020-03-03 | 11:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:01 am | After spending years in a Warsaw prison for a violent crime, 20-year-old Daniel is released and sent to a remote village to work as a manual laborer. The job is designed to keep the ex-con busy, but Daniel has a higher calling. Over the course of his incarceration he has found Christ, and aspires to join the clergy - but his criminal record means no seminary will accept him. When Daniel arrives in town, one quick lie allows him to be mistaken for the town’s new priest, and he sets about leading his newfound flock. Though he has no training, his passion and charisma inspire the community. At the same time, his unconventional sermons and unpriestly behavior raise suspicions among some of the townsfolk - even more so as he edges towards a dark secret that the community hasn't revealed in the confessional booth.—Film Movement UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 618609620 | 📈 Music Bingo for Conservation at the Fernwood Inn | 2020-03-04 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-04 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-11 9:39 am | Music Bingo that benefits Environmental Conservation on Southern Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands. Join the Habitat Conservation Trust (HAT) on Wednesday, 4 March 2020 at 6:30pm (first round of Bingo starts at 7pm) for some mucial fun and benefit habitat in our area! Tickets are $20 with all the proceeds directly benefiting conservation in the Capital Regional District. With that $20 you get a bingo card for both rounds, and the chance to win a variety of prizes from our awesome sponsors, including: Il Terrazzo, Il Covo, the Bateman Foundation, Phillips Brewing & Malting Co., Wildfire Bakery, and more! Thanks to the Fernwood Inn for hosting this event. Come down early, have some dinner, and then hang out for the bingo! [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/music-bingo-for-conservation-at-the-fernwood-inn-tickets-92971731953**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/music-bingo-for-conservation-at-the-fernwood-inn-tickets-92971731953) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 638614566 | Corpus Christi | 2020-03-04 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-04 | 8:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:01 am | After spending years in a Warsaw prison for a violent crime, 20-year-old Daniel is released and sent to a remote village to work as a manual laborer. The job is designed to keep the ex-con busy, but Daniel has a higher calling. Over the course of his incarceration he has found Christ, and aspires to join the clergy - but his criminal record means no seminary will accept him. When Daniel arrives in town, one quick lie allows him to be mistaken for the town’s new priest, and he sets about leading his newfound flock. Though he has no training, his passion and charisma inspire the community. At the same time, his unconventional sermons and unpriestly behavior raise suspicions among some of the townsfolk - even more so as he edges towards a dark secret that the community hasn't revealed in the confessional booth.—Film Movement UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 630912468 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: The Twentieth Century | 2020-03-04 | 7:45 pm | 2020-03-04 | 9:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until March 6, 2020 | 2020-03-06 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200306T075959Z | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-19 10:48 pm | 2020-02-19 10:49 pm | **Rambunctious + Beguiling + Inventive** **Director: Matthew Rankin** **Canada 2019 90 min** **Toronto Film Festival Best Canadian First Feature Film** **IMDB Rating: [7.6](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7969836/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)****[](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9109492/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3)** *The Twentieth Century* is one of the quintessential movie-going experiences of the…century —and it is also your patriotic duty to attend (not actually true, unlike every detail in this feature-length Heritage Moment…from hell). An incendiary send-up of Canadian identity, history and politics, Winnipeg-born Matthew Rankin’s insanely brilliant feature debut (read: masterpiece) is a hilariously irreverent, visually stunning retelling of how William Lyon Mackenzie King became Prime Minister and all the seals he had to club along the way. That’s what happened, right? King seems destined to earn Canada’s crown, but just how much debasement and degradation must an ambitious young politician endure in such a noble pursuit? Quite a lot, it seems. Particularly when the affection of an unattainable woman becomes his priority. Along his epic journey, King will encounter devastating heartbreak, fascistic corruption, hilarious diversions to the outsider cities of Vancouver and Winnipeg, and…kinky boot sniffing. Visually dazzling, Rankin’s artificial sets and 16mm aesthetic give the film an artisanal look and feel that place the film out of both contemporary and historical time. Pointedly set at the young country’s entry into the oh-so-civil 1900s, the film calls into question Canada’s conspicuously precious self-image. In its own mischievous myth-making, *The Twentieth Centur*y skewers the formation and perpetuation of national narratives. You’ll be at the edge of your seat, hanging onto your hats—and citizenship—as you experience one of the wildest films of the year. – Adam Cook **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 638614567 | Corpus Christi | 2020-03-04 | 9:15 pm | 2020-03-04 | 11:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:01 am | After spending years in a Warsaw prison for a violent crime, 20-year-old Daniel is released and sent to a remote village to work as a manual laborer. The job is designed to keep the ex-con busy, but Daniel has a higher calling. Over the course of his incarceration he has found Christ, and aspires to join the clergy - but his criminal record means no seminary will accept him. When Daniel arrives in town, one quick lie allows him to be mistaken for the town’s new priest, and he sets about leading his newfound flock. Though he has no training, his passion and charisma inspire the community. At the same time, his unconventional sermons and unpriestly behavior raise suspicions among some of the townsfolk - even more so as he edges towards a dark secret that the community hasn't revealed in the confessional booth.—Film Movement UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 633509742 | 🏳️🌈 Framing Agnes with Chase Joynt | 2020-03-05 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-05 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Community Member | 2020-02-21 4:26 pm | Join trans culture writer and filmmaker Chase Joynt for a discussion about the role of fantasy and fiction in the telling of (trans) histories along with a screening of his recent short film, Framing Agnes. Framing Agnes premiered at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival and is being expanded into a feature film with support from Telefilm Canada’s Talent to Watch program. Joynt joined UVic’s Department of Gender Studies in July, 2019 after his term as a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Chicago. Copies of Joynt's first book, You Only Live Twice—a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award that was also named one of the best books of the year by The Globe and Mail and the CBC—will be on hand and available for purchase. About Framing Agnes: In the late 1950s, a woman named Agnes approached the UCLA Medical Center seeking sex reassignment surgery. Her story was long considered to be exceptional and singular until never-before-seen case files of other patients were found in 2017. Framing Agnes features preeminent trans culture-makers breathing new life into those who redefined gender in the mid-century. Starring Zackary Drucker (She Gone Rogue, Transparent), Angelica Ross (Pose, American Horror Story), Silas Howard (By Hook or By Crook, A Kid Like Jake), and Max Wolf Valerio (Max, The Testosterone Files). Co-Sponsored by the Chair in Transgender Studies <http://uvac.uvic.ca/events/index.html> |
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| 638614568 | Special Event (Free) - Anthropocene: The Human Epoch | 2020-03-05 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-05 | 8:27 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:18 am | A free showing of Anthropocene: The Human Epoch and a lively moderated discussion around the spiritual and ecological implications of this new, human-driven geological era. An Ideafest 2020 event hosted by the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society and the John Albert Hall Trust. A cinematic meditation on humanity’s massive re-engineering of the planet, Anthropocene: The Human Epoch is a four-years-in-the-making feature documentary film from the multiple-award-winning team of Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier, and Edward Burtynsky. Third in a trilogy that includes Manufactured Landscapes and Watermark, the film follows the research of an international body of scientists, the Anthropocene Working Group who, after nearly 10 years of research, are arguing that the Holocene Epoch gave way to the Anthropocene Epoch in the mid-twentieth century, because of profound and lasting human changes to the Earth. More information: <https://www.cinecenta.com/> |
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| 623009706 | Wet Coast Burlesque Presents: Creature Feature! | 2020-03-05 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-05 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-14 8:48 am | **They're wild, cooky, other-worldy, and so much more! This months Wet Coast Burlesque features, well, CREATURES!** \*\*\* This event takes place on the unceded and traditional lands of the Lekwungen peoples. \*\*\* They're wild, cooky, other-worldy, and so much more! This months Wet Coast Burlesque features, well, CREATURES! Animals, aliens, mind-blowing oddities and sensuous renditions of your favourite creatures. A monthly burlesque revue held at the Victoria Events Centre, Wet Coast Burlesque showcases local performers and artists while creating a supportive and welcoming environment for creative, progressive, and fun-loving adults. We thrive on artistry, empowerment, self-love, and taking every opportunity we can to celebrate life! We are advocates of the stage and all its people: the movers and shakers, trail blazers and heavy hitters, shimmiers and promenaders. We promise to host shows that will leave you inspired, energized, sparkly-eyed, and at least a little glittery. STARRING: April O’Peel Cherry Cheeks Ruby Raqs Pearl Reckless Hazel Valentines Burnina Sparks Creme Bru Labia Legzie Blaze Gnarla Bush Hosted by the one and only Charlie Creamfill! Doors 7:30, show at 8:00. **$24** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wet-coast-burlesque-presents-creature-feature-tickets-94818102497**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wet-coast-burlesque-presents-creature-feature-tickets-94818102497) \*19+. No minors. \*Tickets are general admission. To secure seating please arrive as close to doors as possible! \*\*\* Accessibility: \* The Victoria Event Centre does not currently have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. \* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ \* Washrooms are for all genders |
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| 643094361 | 🏳️🌈 Dear Diary ft. Rose Butch | 2020-03-05 | 8:00 pm | 2020-03-05 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Haus of Occult | 2020-02-28 11:05 am | **Performances! Dance! Drag! Sadness! AUDIENCE COSTUME CONTEST!** xx Dear Diary ft. Rose Butchxx Featuring local LGBTQ+ artists operating on the unceded territory of Lekwungen-speaking Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ people. \*\*100% Wheelchair accessible\*\* Performances! Dance! Drag! Sadness! AUDIENCE COSTUME CONTEST! Many of us moved on to bigger and brighter things, but some of us just couldn't shake it. Its definitely not a phase, mom! Come to our pity party fully prepared to celebrate the beautiful sadness which is 2000's emo culture. Also! Come decked out in your most myspace-ready-emo-realness look and you could win a top secret glorious prize!!!! Hosted by Occult sisters Ada Rawl & Henrietta Dubèt! Performances by: ROSE BUTCH (YVR) Ada Rawl Henrietta Dubét Noah Fence Joyene Pop Tart Ezra Bromley B Olive Nikolai Hardbasskovitch Annie Dandy Dikon Chi-Chi Gay Guevara Katja and Queef Latina! Ian **$13 at the door or $10 online** **Comped tickets available** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dear-diary-ft-rose-butch-tickets-97265867829>** **Doors: 8pm, Showtime: 9pm** Our security and service staff is aware of our community's needs and discomforts so communicate with the event/bar team! We have 20+ seats arranged which can be reserved ahead of time for guests who require seating. An extra performer is always added into our budgets, and the proceeds are given to a local Coastal Salish Two-Spirit organization as a form of land tax. Inquire for more details. |
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| 612953396 | Esskeetit - Trap Hip Hop | 2020-03-05 | 10:00 pm | 2020-03-06 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-02-07 9:39 am | **The best in trap hip hop all night long with live performances from Uvic Dance Company** UVic Dance Company, and Upstairs Cabaret present.. ESSKEETIT - A night of the best of Trap Hip Hop March 5th / Doors 10pm / Live dance performance The best in trap hip hop all night long. Get ready to hear Cardi B, Lil Pump, Migos, Future, Waka Flocka Flame, ASAP Ferg, 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Young Thug and many more - Requests welcomed. **$10** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/esskeetit-trap-hip-hop-tickets-93421216373>** |
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| 650544350 | 10th Annual International Women’s Day Luncheon | 2020-03-06 | 11:00 am | 2020-03-06 | 2:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Community Member | 2020-03-04 5:26 pm | **Help support programs for women's empowerment at Bridges for Women Society's 10th annual International Women’s Day Luncheon!** Join us for the 10th annual International Women’s Day luncheon for an inspiring gathering in Victoria BC, with keynote speakers, networking opportunities, a delicious lunch, and solidarity for women’s empowerment. Our keynote speakers are powerful women whose work explores the role of art and creativity in nurturing personal growth, revitalizing culture, and building community: - **Frazey Ford,** Vancouver-based singer-songwriter and actor - **Lindsay Delaronde,** Victoria's inaugural Indigenous Artist in Residence and practicing professional artist - **Dr. Darlene Clover,** University of Victoria professor whose research focuses on arts, women's political education, and social activism - **Tiffany Joseph,** Bridges graduate and storyteller engaged in W̱SÁNEĆ cultural and ecological revitalization - **Diane Gilliland,** former Bridges counsellor and member of the Victoria Storytellers Guild We are honoured to welcome Mitzi Dean, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, to open the event, and we are thrilled to welcome back Robin Farrell from Ocean 98.5 as our fearless MC. All proceeds from the event directly support women impacted by violence and trauma by sustaining the healing, education, and employment programs offered by Bridges for Women. These programs are essential for ending the cycles of violence, poverty and isolation for women in Greater Victoria and across BC. **$75-$85** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/10th-annual-international-womens-day-luncheon-tickets-92081764035>** **Lunch menu includes vegetarian options and most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.** **To purchase a Table of 10, please call our front desk at (250) 385-7410 or email Community Engagement Officer Liz Reed at liz@bfws.ca** **Interested in sponsoring the event or contributing to the silent auction? Please contact Liz.** Can't attend? Want to help more? A great way to support the event is to purchase a ticket for a Bridges student. This creates a wonderful opportunity for women impacted by trauma to be inspired by powerful speakers and witness the diverse network of supporters coming together to support them in their healing journeys. This opportunity is always a much-appreciated and affirming experience for Bridges students and we are deeply grateful to everyone who makes it possible. For more information about Bridges for Women, visit www.bfws.ca |
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| 638614569 | Joker | 2020-03-06 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-06 | 5:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:02 am | Nominated for 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture! Joker traces the history of the popular DC Comics villain and Batman’s arch enemy in totally original terms. Born Arthur Fleck, a brain injury has left him with a rare medical condition that produces uncontrollable shrieks of laughter in the most tragic moments of life. Unable to hold down a job, Arthur ekes out a living as a grotesque clown, entertaining tourists and kids---until he gets fired, after that emotional setback, he is, needless to say, never the same. Arthur becomes a vigilante, joining the underground forces in corrupted, criminal-infested Gotham City, and many homicidal acts of revenge ensue. In the greatest performance of his career, Phoenix is electrifying in a movie that borders on genius—Observer UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 653123209 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: Sorry We Missed You | 2020-03-06 | 5:30 pm | 2020-03-06 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until March 12, 2020 | 2020-03-12 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200312T065959Z | The Vic Theatre | 2020-03-06 11:57 am | 2020-03-06 11:58 am | **Insightful + Social Realism + Heartfelt** **Director Ken Loach** **UK 2019 101 min** **San Sebastian Film Festival Audience Award Winner** **IMDB Rating: 7.8** Ken Loach’s latest offering since the Palme D’Or winning I, Daniel Blake (2016), Sorry We Missed You is another rally-cry of film about the every-day lives of working people, suffering at the hands of the global gig-economy. Though the film – typical of Loach – depicts a working class family from England, the themes of workers’ rights and the inhumane demands of global corporations are of course are strikingly universal. The film’s title, Sorry We Missed You, refers to the friendly note often left by drivers who had no luck personally delivering your parcel for that vital next day delivery. What Loach reveals is the excruciating pressure that drivers face to deliver hundreds of parcels on a daily basis on an impossible schedule. When father-of-two Ricky decides to take a loan to rent a van and become a delivery driver for PDF (Parcels Delivered Fast) – a company that works entirely with independent contractors – merciless CEO Maloney (Ross Brewster) convinces Ricky that he can finally be his own boss. The reality – a relentless schedule dictated and monitored by ‘efficiency boosting’ GPS technology – renders Ricky exhausted. His wife, Abby (Debbie Honeywood), a homecare nurse who sold her car to support Ricky’s van purchase, is no better off. She now has to travel to all her appointments by bus, meaning her time with the children is ruthlessly cut short. Together, the family struggles to hold each other afloat. **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you-2/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you-2/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 582850425 | 🍷 Art Workshop | 2020-03-06 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-06 | 8:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-17 4:12 pm | **Celebrate Women's International Day in the best way: Art & Wine** Join us for this workshop inspired by one of the world's best known woman painters, Georgia O'Keeffe. All supplies provided. No experience required. Limited seating! This art workshop will be lead by local artist Dixie MacUisdin. A complementary wine tasting will be provided. **100% of the profits of this event go to the artist as our support to artists in our community!** **Please note: Eventbrite charges fees, so this will be added to your ticket at checkout, so the artist receives the full 15$ per ticket.** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-workshop-tickets-90375223727>** **If you have any questions, please email Marta at tudorlrsevents@gmail.com** |
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| 638614570 | Joker | 2020-03-06 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-06 | 9:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:02 am | Nominated for 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture! Joker traces the history of the popular DC Comics villain and Batman’s arch enemy in totally original terms. Born Arthur Fleck, a brain injury has left him with a rare medical condition that produces uncontrollable shrieks of laughter in the most tragic moments of life. Unable to hold down a job, Arthur ekes out a living as a grotesque clown, entertaining tourists and kids---until he gets fired, after that emotional setback, he is, needless to say, never the same. Arthur becomes a vigilante, joining the underground forces in corrupted, criminal-infested Gotham City, and many homicidal acts of revenge ensue. In the greatest performance of his career, Phoenix is electrifying in a movie that borders on genius—Observer UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 647781725 | The Nick La Riviere Band at Hermanns | 2020-03-06 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-06 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until March 8, 2020 | 2020-03-08 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200308T075959Z | Nick La Riviere | 2020-03-02 8:25 pm | 2020-03-02 8:30 pm | A show with The Nick La Riviere Band is like taking a trip down to modern New Orleans, where the music is loud and proud, with brass adding funky lines to each groove, and every song is played with soul and power. The music is all about having a good time and moving your feet. It’s a night on the town that will leave you wired. Their originals blend influences like Trombone Shorty with classic funk and jazz. The band plays their own take on tunes by Eddie Harris, Sly & the Family Stone, and Curtis Mayfield. Featuring three vocalists, trumpet, sax, trombone, guitar, piano/synth, bass, drums – and sometimes conch shells or sousaphone, the 7 piece band delivers a big powerful sound. **See a video of the band at www.NickLaRiviere.com/nextsho**w The band features Miguelito Valdes, Barrie Sorensen, Kelly Fawcett, Chris van Sickle, Louis Rudner, and Liam MacDonald. Previous shows have sold out, so reservations are highly recommended and can be made at www.HermannsJazz.com **A little about Nick:** Singer-songwriter Nick La Riviere is an accomplished trombonist who has toured with bands such as the Juno award winning Paperboys, Michael Kaeshammer, 54-40, and Adonis Puentes. He’s been a special guest with such bands as Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies) and The Temptations. As a freelancer, he’s one of Victoria’s busiest musicians. **Admission: $25 general, $20 students/ujam/vjs** **<http://hermannsjazz.com/show/504600/view>** |
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| 596936323 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Lift Off! | 2020-03-06 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-06 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:12 pm | 2020-01-27 8:15 pm | *Kick off Victoria Beer Week at this special beer launch event, where you can be the first to taste at least a dozen brand new beers from some of BC’s best breweries alongside food from the Victoria Public Market’s fantastic vendors. Plus, you can pick up some bottles or cans of your favourites to take home with you at Vessel’s on-site liquor store.* *Lift Off! is generously sponsored by the [Victoria Public Market.](https://victoriapublicmarket.com/)* **A $50 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **Access to at least 12 brand new, unreleased beers from some of BC’s finest craft breweries** - **Food options from the vendors at the Victoria Public Market** - **6 x 4oz servings of beer** - **2 x food tickets** - **1 VBW branded glass sampler** [Victoria Beer Society Member? Click here to purchase your DISCOUNTED ticket!](https://victoriabeersociety.com/product/lift-off-discounted-ticket/) Not a member yet but want the discount? [CLICK HERE!](https://victoriabeersociety.com/welcome/) PLEASE NOTE: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - 1 drink ticket = 1 x 4oz sample - additional food tickets will be available for purchase on-site for $5 each - additional drink tickets will be available for purchase on-site for $1.75 each - coat check will be available on site - we accept major credit/debit cards for merchandise and beer/food ticket sales Beer and food menus will be posted closer to the event! **19+, 2 pieces ID required All attendees will be asked for ID PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY** **<https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/lift-off/>** **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
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| 653127694 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: #FemalePleasure | 2020-03-06 | 7:45 pm | 2020-03-06 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until March 12, 2020 | 2020-03-12 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200312T065959Z | The Vic Theatre | 2020-03-06 12:00 pm | 2020-03-06 12:01 pm | **universal + liberating + courageous** Canadian Premiere Director: Barbara Miller Switzerland 2018 101 min Directing Award Locarno International Film Festival Documentary IMDB Rating: 7.6 In this timely and powerful documentary, Swiss writer/director Barbara Miller introduces us to five of the most passionate and eloquent women from around the world you’ll ever meet. They are fighting to liberate female sexuality from extreme religious and cultural constraints and are doing the tough work of changing culturally entrenched, deadly attitudes and beliefs about women and girls. We meet a Japanese manga artist persecuted for her vagina imagery, a Hasidic woman hounded for breaking with the faith, a Somali émigré fighting against female genital mutilation, a German nun struggling to get the attention of Pope Francis with her story of rape by a priest within Vatican city and an Indian sex education publisher defying daily street harassment and “honour killing” by championing female sexual pleasure online. \#FemalePleasure shows the universal mechanisms at work that determine the position of women up to today, spanning cultures, religions and continents. Hasidic Jew, Muslim, Shinto Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu: the women come from different religious backgrounds but their individual stories resonate in every corner of society. Outrageous and courageous, #Female Pleasure will get under your skin with the strength and positive energy brought by the extraordinary protagonists. It brings a universal and an oh so important message. Don’t worry, you won’t necessarily need a vagina to enjoy it. -Kinga Binkowska **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you-2/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure-2/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure-2/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
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| 638614571 | Joker | 2020-03-06 | 9:20 pm | 2020-03-06 | 11:22 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:02 am | Nominated for 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture! Joker traces the history of the popular DC Comics villain and Batman’s arch enemy in totally original terms. Born Arthur Fleck, a brain injury has left him with a rare medical condition that produces uncontrollable shrieks of laughter in the most tragic moments of life. Unable to hold down a job, Arthur ekes out a living as a grotesque clown, entertaining tourists and kids---until he gets fired, after that emotional setback, he is, needless to say, never the same. Arthur becomes a vigilante, joining the underground forces in corrupted, criminal-infested Gotham City, and many homicidal acts of revenge ensue. In the greatest performance of his career, Phoenix is electrifying in a movie that borders on genius—Observer UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 612942896 | Beginners’ Mind: Poetry Workshop for Beginners and Nervous Writers | 2020-03-07 | 10:00 am | 2020-03-07 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-02-07 9:31 am | Barbara Pelman is offering a one day plunge into the exhilarating waters of poetry for those who have previously only tiptoed around the shores. Beginners’ Mind is a poetry workshop for beginners and nervous writers in which you will explore activities that are fun (really!) and become familiar with some of the basic skills of writing: using metaphor, rhythm, line breaks, and rhyme. Barbara says, “We will read some great poems and use them as models. We will write some poems.” The poetry sessions will take place at Barbara’s comfortable home on March 7, 2020 from 10 am to 3 pm, with some time for a lunch break. Cost of the day’s workshop is $80. Please contact Barbara at 250-480-1081 or email barbarapelman@gmail.com to register. Barbara Pelman is a teacher and writer with over thirty years’ experience. She has conducted poetry workshops in her home and in schools and is an active participant in the Victoria poetry community. She has three books, “One Stone” (Ekstasis 2005) “Borrowed Rooms” (Ronsdale Press 2008) and recently, “Narrow Bridge” (Ronsdale Press 2017) and a number of poems in literary journals. She has received awards for her poetry, including the Malahat Review Open Season Contest in 2018. <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2020/02/05/beginners-mind-poetry-workshop-for-beginners-and-nervous-writers/> |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 650504195 | 🌳 Trees in Cities Challenge 2020: Benefits of Urban Forest - Walking Tour in Ross Bay | 2020-03-07 | 10:00 am | 2020-03-07 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | City of Victoria | City of Victoria | 2020-03-04 4:53 pm | 2020-03-04 4:56 pm | Tour begins at Ross Bay Cemetery - Meet at the May and Memorial Street Entrance. As part of the Trees in Cities Challenge, the City is hosting free tours and workshops every month in 2020. Join a City of Victoria arborist for a walking tour of Ross Bay as they highlight facts and benefits of trees. [Learn more and register](https://engage.victoria.ca/trees-in-cities-challenge-2020/) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 632332953 | LV Lunch with Paul Latour | 2020-03-07 | 11:30 am | 2020-03-07 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-20 8:35 pm | **The staff and students of Leadership Victoria are inviting you to join us for lunch, with keynote speaker Paul Latour of HeroWork.** On March 7th 2020 the staff and students of the 2019-2020 Community Leadership Development Program are inviting you to join us for lunch in appreciation for your support during the program. This is our final day together. Please join us for lunch at 11:30 and our guest speaker at 12:00. Our lunchtime keynote speaker is Paul Latour of HeroWorks. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lv-lunch-with-paul-latour-tickets-95941235819**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lv-lunch-with-paul-latour-tickets-95941235819) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 549793513 | Spring Planting: From Seed to Seedling | 2020-03-07 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-07 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 12:14 pm | **Learn how to grow seedlings that need a longer growing time, like tomatoes.** Spring is here and it’s time to get your hands dirty! Healthy seedlings are the key to an abundant harvest from your vegetable garden. Learn how to start your seeds, transplant and harden off your seedlings to set your garden up for success. This workshop also covers principles of soil selection, how to set up your space, and indicators of plant health. Instructor Bio: Julia (JJ) Ford is the Nursery Manager at Mason St City Farm, and has taught numerous workshops on plant cultivation around Victoria. She brings with her 10 years of experience in small scale organic farming, permaculture design and community orchard management \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **$20 Non-Members / $15 Members (w/o credit) / Free for members with workshop credit** **Only current members in good standing are eligible to use the free ticket option as a part of their member benefits package.** **Please pre-register for this event.** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spring-planting-from-seed-to-seedling-tickets-86723350877>** **Customers can request a refund within 30 days of ticket purchase. After 30 days refunds and workshop exchanges are not permitted due to administrative staffing capacity.** You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contacting office@compost.bc.ca \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. [Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website](https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/compost-education-centre-membership/). |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 582848474 | The Backyard Orchard Workshop | 2020-03-07 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-07 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Weekly on Saturday until March 15, 2020 | 2020-03-14 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200315T065959Z | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 4:08 pm | This workshop is for those serious about cultivating fruit and nuts in an urban space. Ryan Senechal will cover: selection of cultivars, planting, staking & training, soil, nutrients & watering, pruning, plant health & cultural controls, grafting & propagation. The focus will be on apple, cherry, pear, plum, peach, kiwi, Carpathian walnut, butternut, hazelnut, fig, blueberry & raspberry. **HCP Members $90 / Non-Members $110** **Register online or call 250 479 6162****[](https://hcp.ca/event/13586/)** **<https://hcp.ca/event/the-backyard-orchard-workshop/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($51-$100), Entry Fee ($101+) | |||
| 638614573 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: The Red Turtle | 2020-03-07 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-07 | 2:20 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:17 am | The Red Turtle is a wordless animated drama that follows an unnamed castaway who washes ashore on a tropical island. He finds fruit, water, and bamboo and attempts to build a raft to escape. But he's foiled by an unseen beast that destroys the raft. Gorgeously animated, this story pays tribute to what's most important in life: companionship, love, family, and the stewardship of nature. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 637475948 | 🎭 Spark Festival 2020: Worldplay - Romania - Insomniacs: The Far Side of the Accordion | 2020-03-07 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-07 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Belfry Theatre | Community Member | 2020-02-24 3:52 pm | 2020-02-24 4:10 pm | The Man and The Other Man meet in the middle of the night and go on a philosophical journey together to explore the nature of living. Nothing is what it seems. Towards the end they meet The Wreck and realize the repetitive and inescapable nature of things. A talkback follows the reading. by Mimi Branescu (Romania) / Translated by Andrei Marinescu Directed by Mercedes Bátiz-Benét **Pay-What-You-Can****[](https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/busted-up-a-yukon-story/)** **<https://sparkfestival.ca/more/>** |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 596938376 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Beer School: Greg Evans Memorial Beer Walk | 2020-03-07 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-07 | 3:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:14 pm | 2020-01-27 8:18 pm | *Join us on an entertaining and educational walking tour celebrating the legacy of Greg Evans, Victoria’s beer historian, who died in December 2018. Greg was well known for his engaging talks about local beer history, including several VBW Beer School classes he led on topics such as BC’s Prohibition and Victoria’s Early Brewers.* *Hosted by Chris Adams of [Discover the Past](https://discoverthepast.com/) (Ghostly Walks) Tours, this 90-minute walking tour will visit various downtown historic locations where Chris will share beer-soaked stories from Victoria’s early days. The tour will culminate with a stop at Swans for a pint of beer (included in the ticket) and a chance to socialize and look at an exhibit showcasing some of Greg’s collection of beer-related artifacts and photos (provided by [CAMRA](http://www.camra.ca/)). Please note, there will be two touring options, one starting at 11:00am and one starting at 2:00pm.* **A $25 TICKET WILL GRANT \[$20 for CAMRA members\]** **● auditory headphone system to ensure each person can hear the guide** **● an entertaining and informative walking tour** **● one pint of Swans beer at the end of the tour** **PLEASE NOTE:** **● Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees** **● This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required** **● PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY** **<https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/greg-evans-memorial-beer-walk/>** **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 650541166 | DOSED Documentary at Vic Theatre, back by popular demand! | 2020-03-07 | 2:45 pm | 2020-03-07 | 4:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | The Vic Theatre | 2020-03-04 5:20 pm | **DOSED - award-winning psychedelic documentary with new showtimes added in Victoria!** DOSED will be returning to Victoria on March 7! Get your tickets early and join the psychedelic community at The Vic Theatre. Watch the trailer at: www.DOSEDMOVIE.com DOSED Documentary Synopsis After many years of prescription medications failed her a suicidal woman turns to underground healers to try and overcome her depression, anxiety, and opioid addiction with illegal psychedelic medicine like magic mushrooms and iboga. **Showtimes:** **-Saturday, March 7. Doors at 2:30pm, movie will begin at 3pm and late show doors at 4:45pm , movie begins at 5:15pm** **$13-$15** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dosed-documentary-at-vic-theatre-back-by-popular-demand-tickets-93447113833>** (\*\*\*Prior showtimes on Jan 24 and Feb 6th SOLD OUT so please get your tickets early\*\*\*) Venue: Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St, Victoria, BC. An evening dedicated to psychedelics, mental health, addiction, compassion, education, and solutions. If you're interested in learning more about psychedelics, please join the community at Victoria Association for Psychedelic Studies Please visit our friends at The Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary to learn more about medicinal uses of psilocybin. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 638614575 | Joker | 2020-03-07 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-07 | 5:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:03 am | Nominated for 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture! Joker traces the history of the popular DC Comics villain and Batman’s arch enemy in totally original terms. Born Arthur Fleck, a brain injury has left him with a rare medical condition that produces uncontrollable shrieks of laughter in the most tragic moments of life. Unable to hold down a job, Arthur ekes out a living as a grotesque clown, entertaining tourists and kids---until he gets fired, after that emotional setback, he is, needless to say, never the same. Arthur becomes a vigilante, joining the underground forces in corrupted, criminal-infested Gotham City, and many homicidal acts of revenge ensue. In the greatest performance of his career, Phoenix is electrifying in a movie that borders on genius—Observer UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 596940029 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Street Eats Brewery Tour I | 2020-03-07 | 4:00 pm | 2020-03-07 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:17 pm | *Following on the success of last year’s Long Table Brewery Tour, this new event celebrates Victoria’s fabulous food truck culture paired with delicious craft beer. Jump on [West Coast Brewery Tours](https://www.westcoastbrewerytours.ca/)‘ brew bus for a mobile supper with stops at three different breweries, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour, meet the brewers, sip several delicious brews, and savour a signature dish from a food truck parked at each brewery! What about dessert you say? We’ve got you covered with ice cream beer floats to finish! The shuttle can even drop you off at our [‘All About the Wood’](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/all-about-the-wood/) event afterwards!* **A $75 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **9 drink tickets: 3 x 4 oz tasters at each stop** - **3 food tickets: 1 to be used at the food truck at each stop** - **Beer infused ice cream dessert** - **Brew bus transportation to all breweries** - **A VBW branded souvenir glass** IMPORTANT POINTS: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - 1 drink ticket = 1 x 4oz sample Breweries and food trucks included in the tour will be announced closer to the event. **Please note, there are two opportunities to enjoy this event. The Street Eats Brewery Tour also runs on [Saturday, March 14th, 2019.](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/street-eats-brewery-tour-2/)** **19+, 2 pieces ID required All attendees will be asked for ID PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY** **<https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/street-eats-brewery-tour-1/>** **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 573031957 | Auction | Art + Fare | 2020-03-07 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-07 | 9:15 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-10 9:59 am | **Tickets for The Auction 2020 are $60 per person.** Elegant Buffet Dinner followed by LIVE Auction with Alison Ross, Alison Ross Appraisals. Artists in the 2020 Auction include: Arthur Checkley, Arthur Gresham, Susan King, Clemence Wescoupe, W. Sharp, Luther Pokrant, Simon Brascoupe, Alvin James Redman and Eddy Cobiness. If you have any seating requests, kindly email us at <info@artandfare.com>. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/auction-art-fare-tickets-89181260551**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/auction-art-fare-tickets-89181260551) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 637488351 | 🎭 Spark Festival 2020: mini plays | 2020-03-07 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-07 | 7:10 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday and Saturday until March 23, 2020 | 2020-03-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200323T065959Z;BYDAY=FR,SA | Belfry Theatre | Community Member | 2020-02-24 4:03 pm | 2020-02-24 4:10 pm | **Every year the mini plays push the envelope in new and intriguing ways. This year you can see 3 ten-minute plays created by Krystal Cook, K.P. Dennis & Tobin Stokes.** **<https://sparkfestival.ca/more/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 577472696 | Passion & Performance Presents A Night At The Movies - A Red Carpet Gala Show | 2020-03-07 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-07 | 11:59 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-13 6:02 pm | **Passion & Performance presents a night at the movies, a red carpet gala. Join us for our dance show inspired by movies, and a formal gala after party, on March 7 at the Delta Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa.** Passion & Performance's annual themed event is one of our most sought after events, and tickets go quickly! Be sure to get your tickets early to avoid missing out. **Here is how the event works:** Our red carpet gala will kick off with the dance show running from 7:00-8:30 PM, doors open at 6:30 PM. This show will feature performers in dance from all different levels from beginner to professional. The party will kick off at 9:00 PM. There will be dancing with music spun by a live DJ, a photo booth, incredible snacks, and more. You won’t want to miss this party! **Tickets:** Tickets will be on a sliding scale based on best visibility of the stage. Each section has a set amount of tickets so please be sure to buy ahead so that you get the seats you want! Members tickets will go on sale January 13, 2020 and can be purchased at our studio. General Admission tickets will go on sale January 28, 2020 at 11:00 am. **VIP Section: $59 – Assigned front few rows of seating. Premium food access.** **Section A: $49 – Assigned seating** **Section B: $39** **Section C: $34 – Limited visibility of the stage** **Standing Room Only: $29** **Party only: $24** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/passion-performance-presents-a-night-at-the-movies-a-red-carpet-gala-show-and-party-tickets-89587636031>** **This is a 19+ event. The show will feature mature content.** **Food:** VIP ticket holders will have first access to the food, all other ticket holders will have access by donation while quantities last. Portion sizes are not designed to be a meal but rather a snack. We encourage our guests to make dinner plans prior to the event (We suggest Lure Restaurant in the hotel!) so that you can stay and dance all night long without a grumbly tummy! **Attire:** This is a red carpet gala, think movie star at a Hollywood premiere! This event is a semi-formal to formal event. No jeans or casual street clothing will be permitted. Please no masks. **Hotel Rooms:** Passion & Performance has a guest rate for hotel room at the Delta on the night of the gala! Book your special rate room [here](https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1576624739654&key=GRP). **About the show portion and our studio:** Passion and Performance strives to make performing arts accessible to all those who wish to participate. As such you will see performers of all ages, genders and skill levels from brand new beginners to advanced performers. Our company is a safe space for performance so please be advised that you will be seeing amateur and professional entertainment. This show will feature mature content including partial nudity, coarse language, mature themes and lots of jiggles. This show is strictly 19+. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 653123882 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: Sorry We Missed You | 2020-03-07 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-07 | 8:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-03-06 11:57 am | **Insightful + Social Realism + Heartfelt** **Director Ken Loach** **UK 2019 101 min** **San Sebastian Film Festival Audience Award Winner** **IMDB Rating: 7.8** Ken Loach’s latest offering since the Palme D’Or winning I, Daniel Blake (2016), Sorry We Missed You is another rally-cry of film about the every-day lives of working people, suffering at the hands of the global gig-economy. Though the film – typical of Loach – depicts a working class family from England, the themes of workers’ rights and the inhumane demands of global corporations are of course are strikingly universal. The film’s title, Sorry We Missed You, refers to the friendly note often left by drivers who had no luck personally delivering your parcel for that vital next day delivery. What Loach reveals is the excruciating pressure that drivers face to deliver hundreds of parcels on a daily basis on an impossible schedule. When father-of-two Ricky decides to take a loan to rent a van and become a delivery driver for PDF (Parcels Delivered Fast) – a company that works entirely with independent contractors – merciless CEO Maloney (Ross Brewster) convinces Ricky that he can finally be his own boss. The reality – a relentless schedule dictated and monitored by ‘efficiency boosting’ GPS technology – renders Ricky exhausted. His wife, Abby (Debbie Honeywood), a homecare nurse who sold her car to support Ricky’s van purchase, is no better off. She now has to travel to all her appointments by bus, meaning her time with the children is ruthlessly cut short. Together, the family struggles to hold each other afloat. **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you-2/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you-2/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 638614577 | Joker | 2020-03-07 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-07 | 9:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:03 am | Nominated for 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture! Joker traces the history of the popular DC Comics villain and Batman’s arch enemy in totally original terms. Born Arthur Fleck, a brain injury has left him with a rare medical condition that produces uncontrollable shrieks of laughter in the most tragic moments of life. Unable to hold down a job, Arthur ekes out a living as a grotesque clown, entertaining tourists and kids---until he gets fired, after that emotional setback, he is, needless to say, never the same. Arthur becomes a vigilante, joining the underground forces in corrupted, criminal-infested Gotham City, and many homicidal acts of revenge ensue. In the greatest performance of his career, Phoenix is electrifying in a movie that borders on genius—Observer UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 568543031 | 📈 Club 2020 | 2020-03-07 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-07 | 11:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-06 8:18 pm | ## *Get a wiggle on! Don't you hear that 20s trumpet?* The Canadian College of Performing Arts is hosting CLUB 2020: an exclusive roaring 20’s themed Fundraiser! Get all dolled-up for this exclusive, fancy-dress event where we encourage our guests to put on their dappiest duds and their frilliest frocks. Upon arrival at the private Odd Fellows Hall, guests will be whisked upstairs where they will have the opportunity to deck themselves out in 20’s accessories to complete their ensemble before entering the Great Hall. The décor comes to life as guests travel back in time and make their way through a tableau of flappers and gangsters turning back the clock with music and movement. Give the Bruno a wink and a nod and be shown through a side door to the “Gin Mill Hall” for dancing, live entertainment, a silent auction and great eats! Stop by our Vintage Photo Booth to help commemorate the night. Wet your whistle with a “Sidecar” or a “Gin Ricky” at “Bootlegger’s Prohibition Bar” and test your luck at the tables in “Capone’s”. If Poker’s not your thing there’s always Billiards at “Bugsy’s”. So dust off your Charleston and shine those shoes. There’s No Prohibition here folks. It's going to be the bee's knees kids! **Date:** Saturday, March 7, 2020 **Time:** 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. **Venue:** Odd Fellows Hall **Dress:** Cocktail Attire (20’s flair is welcome, but not required). **$125** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/club-2020-tickets-88521334695**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/club-2020-tickets-88521334695) **A CLUB 2020 ticket gets you…** - A welcome glass of bubbly, - Access to the Gin Mill Hall for live music, the 20’s flair photo booth, an exquisite silent auction, and great eats. - Tucked in the corner, you’ll find Capone’s Back Lounge Gambling Den where you can try you luck at black jack, craps and poker – we’ll even dole out the funny money! - Access to the intimate Bootlegger’s Prohibition Bar for 20’s inspired cocktails. "*A little party never killed nobody*." -Al Capone For event information or to purchase tickets over the phone please contact: Jackie Adamthwaite at 250-595-9970 ext 222 or <boxoffice@ccpacanada.com> For partnership opportunities and inquiries please contact: Emma Kirkland at 250-595-9970 ext 223 or <development@ccpacanada.com> |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 653268515 | Bloomin' - A group ceramic show - Opening Reception | 2020-03-07 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-07 | 10:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-03-06 2:19 pm | 2020-03-06 2:23 pm | Opening reception - Saturday, March 7th, 7-10PM Exhibition dates: March 8th - March 27th Artist Honorariums for this show are generously supplied by Feed the Arts in the CRD Bloomin’ is a group exhibition featuring the work of emerging ceramic artists in Victoria and throughout BC. As a group of 18 artists we each have differing personal motivations to produce art. Together we want to celebrate the scope of possibilities of the ceramic discipline and improve the visibility of ceramic artists. We are energized by the quality and diversity of work being produced by the growing group of local ceramicists, and we want to invite the community to enjoy the abundance with us. Group Bio: The 18 participating artists are Bronwyn Arundel, Zoë Brisebois-Bourget, Amelia Butcher, Bridget Fairbank, FP Ceramics, Angela Hopkins, Meg Hubert, Kate Kennedy, Sarah Leckie, Heather Lepp, Marita Manson, Munbeibi, Amanda Marie, RAMCHILD, Rogue Ceramics, Kendra Shaw, Léïa-Fahé Villeneuve, and Kate Wood. All artists work in BC, most in the realm of functional ceramics. The group has a diverse educational background, with some holding degrees in ceramic art, and others being self taught. https://thefiftyfifty.net/index.php?action=shows&showid=505503 |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 637490081 | 🎭 Spark Festival 2020: mini plays | 2020-03-07 | 7:20 pm | 2020-03-07 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday and Saturday until March 23, 2020 | 2020-03-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200323T065959Z;BYDAY=FR,SA | Belfry Theatre | Community Member | 2020-02-24 4:04 pm | 2020-02-24 4:10 pm | **Every year the mini plays push the envelope in new and intriguing ways. This year you can see 3 ten-minute plays created by Krystal Cook, K.P. Dennis & Tobin Stokes.** **<https://sparkfestival.ca/more/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 596940647 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: All About the Wood | 2020-03-07 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-07 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:19 pm | *Taste the difference that wood-aging makes in a wide range of beer styles, including sours, Brett-conditioned beers, barley wines, imperial stouts, wild ales, and others.* *This is the geekiest beer event we’ve got! Last year we had 30+ beers on offer, including some special bottles that breweries dug out of their private cellars just for this event! The Victoria Public Market’s food vendors will be serving up their own masterpieces to go along with these special beers.* *All About the Wood is generously sponsored by the [Victoria Public Market](https://victoriapublicmarket.com/).* **A $50 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **access to over 30 wood-aged beers some BC craft breweries** - **food options from the vendors at the Victoria Public Market** - **6 x 4oz servings of beer** - **2 x food tickets** - **1 VBW branded glass sampler** PLEASE NOTE: - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - 1 drink ticket = 1 x 4oz sample - additional food tickets will be available for purchase on-site for $5 each - additional drink tickets will be available for $1.75 each - coat check will be available on site - we accept major credit cards for merchandise and beer/food ticket sales **Beer and food menus will be posted closer to the event!** **19+, 2 pieces ID required All attendees will be asked for ID PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY****[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/street-eats-brewery-tour-1/)** **<https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/all-about-the-wood/>** **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 647785466 | The Nick La Riviere Band at Hermanns | 2020-03-07 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-07 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Nick La Riviere | 2020-03-02 8:30 pm | A show with The Nick La Riviere Band is like taking a trip down to modern New Orleans, where the music is loud and proud, with brass adding funky lines to each groove, and every song is played with soul and power. The music is all about having a good time and moving your feet. It’s a night on the town that will leave you wired. Their originals blend influences like Trombone Shorty with classic funk and jazz. The band plays their own take on tunes by Eddie Harris, Sly & the Family Stone, and Curtis Mayfield. Featuring three vocalists, trumpet, sax, trombone, guitar, piano/synth, bass, drums – and sometimes conch shells or sousaphone, the 7 piece band delivers a big powerful sound. **See a video of the band at www.NickLaRiviere.com/nextsho**w The band features Miguelito Valdes, Barrie Sorensen, Kelly Fawcett, Chris van Sickle, Louis Rudner, and Liam MacDonald. Previous shows have sold out, so reservations are highly recommended and can be made at www.HermannsJazz.com **A little about Nick:** Singer-songwriter Nick La Riviere is an accomplished trombonist who has toured with bands such as the Juno award winning Paperboys, Michael Kaeshammer, 54-40, and Adonis Puentes. He’s been a special guest with such bands as Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies) and The Temptations. As a freelancer, he’s one of Victoria’s busiest musicians. **Admission: $25 general, $20 students/ujam/vjs****[](http://hermannsjazz.com/show/504600/view)** **<http://hermannsjazz.com/show/504601/view>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 637490139 | 🎭 Spark Festival 2020: mini plays | 2020-03-07 | 7:40 pm | 2020-03-07 | 7:50 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday and Saturday until March 23, 2020 | 2020-03-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200323T065959Z;BYDAY=FR,SA | Belfry Theatre | Community Member | 2020-02-24 4:04 pm | 2020-02-24 4:10 pm | **Every year the mini plays push the envelope in new and intriguing ways. This year you can see 3 ten-minute plays created by Krystal Cook, K.P. Dennis & Tobin Stokes.** **<https://sparkfestival.ca/more/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 638614578 | Joker | 2020-03-07 | 9:20 pm | 2020-03-07 | 11:22 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:03 am | Nominated for 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture! Joker traces the history of the popular DC Comics villain and Batman’s arch enemy in totally original terms. Born Arthur Fleck, a brain injury has left him with a rare medical condition that produces uncontrollable shrieks of laughter in the most tragic moments of life. Unable to hold down a job, Arthur ekes out a living as a grotesque clown, entertaining tourists and kids---until he gets fired, after that emotional setback, he is, needless to say, never the same. Arthur becomes a vigilante, joining the underground forces in corrupted, criminal-infested Gotham City, and many homicidal acts of revenge ensue. In the greatest performance of his career, Phoenix is electrifying in a movie that borders on genius—Observer UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 653129845 | ✡️ Max Gross Jewish Discussion Group: Self-Hating Jews, Who Are They? Are They Hurting Our Interests Or Merely Exercising Their Right To Free Speech? Should We Respond And If So How? | 2020-03-08 | 10:30 am | 2020-03-08 | 12:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Jewish Community Centre of Victoria | 2020-03-06 12:05 pm | The term self-hating Jews has been used often. Who are those Jews? Are they merely the purveyors of free speech or are they destroyers of Jewish interests. Are they people of conviction or are they simply self-serving Jews, or a better term may be Jews of convenience since some seem to change their stripes as their agendas change. Bernie Sanders has indicated that if he is elected, he may move the US embassy back to Tel Aviv as well as direct some of the money going to Israel to the Palestinians. Yet he says that he is proud to be a Jew. Are they hurting our interests or merely exercising their right to free speech? Should we respond and if so how? Do their views stem from the liberalism taught by our religion? Are those views merely self-serving to advance their goals? Regardless of the reason, why is it that so many minorities are able to close ranks and present a unified front to the public while many of our communities cannot? **Everyone welcome - come and give your viewpoint.** **Cost: $5.00 includes a bagel with cream cheese or jam, and coffee.** **Please RSVP to jsitwell@telus.net'** |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 596944783 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Homebrewing Workshop | 2020-03-08 | 11:00 am | 2020-03-08 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:24 pm | *This entertaining and comprehensive homebrewing workshop is led by Clay Potter, the Moon Under Water’s brewmaster, in conjunction with [BrewVic](https://brewvic.org/). Lunch is included with your ticket and will feature a burger bar provided by [Moon Under Water’s](http://www.moonunderwater.ca/) kitchen, with beer, chicken or vegetarian options. You are also provided with a pint, or 4 x 4oz taster flight of Moon’s delicious brews.* **A $15 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **access to this exclusive intensive homebrewing workshop** - **Lunch in the form of a burger bar, provided by the Moon’s kitchen with beef, chicken, or vegetarian options** - **4 x 4oz servings of beer** PLEASE NOTE: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - additional food and beverages can be purchased on-site at Moon Under Water **19+, 2 pieces ID required All attendees will be asked for ID PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY**[ ](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/publicans-picks/) **<https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/homebrewing-workshop/>** **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 610325313 | Hellebore Sunday at HCP Gardens | 2020-03-08 | 12:00 pm | 2020-03-08 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-02-05 3:42 pm | 2020-02-05 3:43 pm | We know Spring has truly arrived when it’s Hellebore Sunday! Helleborus provide winter color to the garden and best of all the deer won’t eat them. The sale starts at noon so come and get in line early as we sell out quickly. Admission to the gardens is free during plant sales so make sure to take time for a walk through the Doris Page Winter Garden which is currently showcasing winter beauty. <https://hcp.ca/event/hellebore-sunday-4/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 638614579 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: The Red Turtle | 2020-03-08 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-08 | 2:20 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:17 am | The Red Turtle is a wordless animated drama that follows an unnamed castaway who washes ashore on a tropical island. He finds fruit, water, and bamboo and attempts to build a raft to escape. But he's foiled by an unseen beast that destroys the raft. Gorgeously animated, this story pays tribute to what's most important in life: companionship, love, family, and the stewardship of nature. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 653273407 | Bloomin' - a group ceramic show | 2020-03-08 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-08 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-03-06 2:25 pm | Opening reception - Saturday, March 7th, 7-10PM Exhibition dates: March 8th - March 27th Artist Honorariums for this show are generously supplied by Feed the Arts in the CRD Bloomin’ is a group exhibition featuring the work of emerging ceramic artists in Victoria and throughout BC. As a group of 18 artists we each have differing personal motivations to produce art. Together we want to celebrate the scope of possibilities of the ceramic discipline and improve the visibility of ceramic artists. We are energized by the quality and diversity of work being produced by the growing group of local ceramicists, and we want to invite the community to enjoy the abundance with us. Group Bio: The 18 participating artists are Bronwyn Arundel, Zoë Brisebois-Bourget, Amelia Butcher, Bridget Fairbank, FP Ceramics, Angela Hopkins, Meg Hubert, Kate Kennedy, Sarah Leckie, Heather Lepp, Marita Manson, Munbeibi, Amanda Marie, RAMCHILD, Rogue Ceramics, Kendra Shaw, Léïa-Fahé Villeneuve, and Kate Wood. All artists work in BC, most in the realm of functional ceramics. The group has a diverse educational background, with some holding degrees in ceramic art, and others being self taught. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 603005377 | 🥃📈 3rd Annual Irish Whiskey Hooley | 2020-03-08 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-08 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-31 11:24 am | Join us for our 3rd Annual Irish Whiskey Hooley on Sunday March 8 with our Fabulous Co-Hosts The Irish Times Pub! DATE: March 8 LOCATION: Irish Times Pub TIME: 2-5pm **COST: $60.00** **Advance Sales Only** **Must be 19+ to attend** INCLUDES: ☘︎ A beautiful logo'd tasting glass ☘︎ 16 Whiskey 🥃 Tasting Tokens ☘︎ More Tokens available for purchase on-site ☘︎ A Whiskey Passport to take notes ☘︎ Light Irish Canapés served throughout event ☘︎ LIVE Entertainment from the incomparable Cookeilidh - Celtic Music ☘︎ PRIZES for #BestCostume so be sure to dress up in your GREEN Irish Best! What is a "Hooley"? Definition of hooley plural -s : an Irish party usually with music! What's up with "Irish" Whiskey? The word 'whiskey' comes from the Irish (or 'Gaelic') uisce beatha, meaning water of life. Peat is rarely used in the malting process, so that Irish whiskey has a smoother finish as opposed to the smoky, earthy overtones common to some Scotches. More Whiskey info: http://whiskyadvocate.com/instant-expert-irish-whiskey/ This won't be your typical Whiskey tasting event....this one is meant to be a PARTY! Dressing up in your #LeprechaunBest is Strongly encouraged! **This event serves as the Fundraiser for our Annual FREE St Patrick's Family Fun Day!** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-irish-whiskey-hooley-tickets-89811106437**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-irish-whiskey-hooley-tickets-89811106437) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 563257981 | Botanical Art: Cairo’s Matarea Garden with Marcus Milwright | 2020-03-08 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-08 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 5:55 pm | 2020-01-01 5:59 pm | Join us on March 8, 2020, from 2pm-4pm as Marcus Milwright takes us to Cairo’s Matarea Garden. During the Medieval period the finest balsam oil was traded for its weight in gold. The source of this precious substance was a walled garden owned by the sultan of Egypt, and located in the town of Matarea just outside of Cairo. Balsam was often sent as part of lavish diplomatic gifts, particularly to the rulers of Medieval Europe. Balsam was also one of the panaceas of the pre-modern world, used as an antidote to poisons and for treating everything from cataracts to infected wounds. This talk uses visual sources and texts, including European travel accounts and Coptic religious writings, to reconstruct the topography of the garden in the centuries prior to the demise of the last balsam tree in 1615. *Marcus Milwright is professor of Islamic art and archaeology in the Department of Art History and Visual Studies, University of Victoria. He held research fellowships at the Aga Khan Programs for Islamic Architecture at Harvard and MIT and the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art at Shangri La (Honolulu). He is involved in archaeological and architectural projects in Jordan, Syria and Greece and has created the Crafts of Syria website. His books include An Introduction to Islamic Archaeology (Edinburgh University Press, 2010), and The Dome of the Rock and its Umayyad Mosaic Inscriptions (Edinburgh University Press, 2016); and The Arts and Crafts of Syria and Egypt from the Ayyubids to World War I: Collected Essays (Gorgias Press, 2018). He is currently completing a cultural history of the balsam plantation of Matarea in Egypt and is working on a series of projects related to the visual and material culture of early Islam.* **Single Tickets $35 General Admission | $30 for Gallery Members and Students** **Series Ticket (All four lectures) $120 General Admission | $100 for Gallery Member and Students** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-art-lecture-series-gardens-as-art-tickets-84644077715**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-art-lecture-series-gardens-as-art-tickets-84644077715) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 617812982 | SACRED CIRCLES: A Multicultural Beading Party | 2020-03-08 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-08 | 7:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Community Member | 2020-02-10 9:41 pm | **I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women's Rights** To celebrate International Women's Day, we are embodying the theme "I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women's Rights” to shed light on the complex history of women’s struggle for equality. By creating a community of crafting womxn, we are gathering in solidarity as an act of peaceful protest for change, and to better the future of our granddaughters. Sacred Circles will consist of 10 womxn bead facilitators who will demonstrate various traditional styles of beading from different cultures across the globe. Come and join us for an afternoon of connecting to your matrilineal roots through beading! Our vision for this event is to create a space to bring together the newcomer communities, indigenous communities, and mainstream communities to gather through this ancient practice of beading. - This is a space for celebration, a space to reconnect, and a space for healing through reconciliation with our inner-self. - **Supplies and refreshments** will be provided - **Child care** will be available for kids under 6 & up - 15 spots will be available - registration is first come, first serve. **Please** register for child minding on Eventbrite. **Sacred Circles: A Multicultural Beading Party** is produced in partnership with the Victoria Native Friendship Center (VNFC), Rainbow Health Co-op, the Centre for Indigenous Research and Community-Led Engagement (CIRCLE at UVIC), UVic Social Justice, and the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sacred-circles-a-multicultural-beading-party-tickets-94071007917**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sacred-circles-a-multicultural-beading-party-tickets-94071007917) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 638614580 | The Song of Names | 2020-03-08 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-08 | 4:54 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:03 am | Adapted from the award-winning 2002 novel, The Song of Names is a profound, affecting and beautifully told chronicle of faith, family, and the language of music. In the late 1930s, London music publisher Gilbert Simmonds (Stanley Townsend) agrees to take in Dovidl Rapoport, a 9-year-old Jewish violin wonder from Warsaw. Dovidl settles in with Gilbert, and his fussy son, Martin, also 9. After a rocky start, Martin and Dovidl become close friends. Dovidl’s violin expertise, nurtured by the generously supportive Gilbert, grows through his teenage years. But on the night of Dovidl’s 1951 London concert debut, the now-21-year-old violinist disappears. Flash forward to 1986 and the adult Martin (Tim Roth), now a music examiner, suddenly has reason to believe that Dovidl may have moved back to Poland in 1951. So off Martin begins on a detective-like search to learn what became of the elusive Dovidl. It’s a painful, heartbreaking story that plays out in a series of illuminating and surprising yet inescapable ways. Bring a handkerchief.—Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 653128293 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: #FemalePleasure | 2020-03-08 | 4:00 pm | 2020-03-08 | 5:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-03-06 12:01 pm | **universal + liberating + courageous** Canadian Premiere Director: Barbara Miller Switzerland 2018 101 min Directing Award Locarno International Film Festival Documentary IMDB Rating: 7.6 In this timely and powerful documentary, Swiss writer/director Barbara Miller introduces us to five of the most passionate and eloquent women from around the world you’ll ever meet. They are fighting to liberate female sexuality from extreme religious and cultural constraints and are doing the tough work of changing culturally entrenched, deadly attitudes and beliefs about women and girls. We meet a Japanese manga artist persecuted for her vagina imagery, a Hasidic woman hounded for breaking with the faith, a Somali émigré fighting against female genital mutilation, a German nun struggling to get the attention of Pope Francis with her story of rape by a priest within Vatican city and an Indian sex education publisher defying daily street harassment and “honour killing” by championing female sexual pleasure online. \#FemalePleasure shows the universal mechanisms at work that determine the position of women up to today, spanning cultures, religions and continents. Hasidic Jew, Muslim, Shinto Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu: the women come from different religious backgrounds but their individual stories resonate in every corner of society. Outrageous and courageous, #Female Pleasure will get under your skin with the strength and positive energy brought by the extraordinary protagonists. It brings a universal and an oh so important message. Don’t worry, you won’t necessarily need a vagina to enjoy it. -Kinga Binkowska **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you-2/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure-2/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure-2/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 633517526 | 🎈🎭 Spark Festival 2020 - Hootenanny - A Free All-Ages Dance Party | 2020-03-08 | 4:00 pm | 2020-03-08 | 6:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-02-21 4:33 pm | 2020-02-24 4:10 pm | ALL AGES DANCE PARTY KIDS WELCOME! An all-ages dance party of awesome starring Brooke Maxwell and the Neighbourhood Hootenanny Dance Machine with Avram Devon McCagherty (guitar/vocals), Peter Dowse (bass) and Brooke Maxwell (piano/vocals). This free event is part of the Belfry Theatre's Spark Festival <https://sparkfestival.ca/more/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 638614581 | The Song of Names | 2020-03-08 | 5:15 pm | 2020-03-08 | 7:09 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:03 am | Adapted from the award-winning 2002 novel, The Song of Names is a profound, affecting and beautifully told chronicle of faith, family, and the language of music. In the late 1930s, London music publisher Gilbert Simmonds (Stanley Townsend) agrees to take in Dovidl Rapoport, a 9-year-old Jewish violin wonder from Warsaw. Dovidl settles in with Gilbert, and his fussy son, Martin, also 9. After a rocky start, Martin and Dovidl become close friends. Dovidl’s violin expertise, nurtured by the generously supportive Gilbert, grows through his teenage years. But on the night of Dovidl’s 1951 London concert debut, the now-21-year-old violinist disappears. Flash forward to 1986 and the adult Martin (Tim Roth), now a music examiner, suddenly has reason to believe that Dovidl may have moved back to Poland in 1951. So off Martin begins on a detective-like search to learn what became of the elusive Dovidl. It’s a painful, heartbreaking story that plays out in a series of illuminating and surprising yet inescapable ways. Bring a handkerchief.—Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 596942620 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Publican’s Picks | 2020-03-08 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-08 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:22 pm | *Hosted by Paul Hadfield, the longtime Publican of [Spinnakers Brewpub](http://www.spinnakers.com/), Canada’s original brewpub dating back to 1984. For this special Sunday evening supper, Paul will pick some of his favourite beers, and Spinnakers’ chef Ali Ryan will match them with delicious creations from her kitchen. This beer-paired, multi-course dinner will be an evening to remember thanks to the food, beer, and Paul Hadfield’s talent of storytelling.* **A $75 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **5 delicious glasses of Spinnakers’ craft beer, thoughtfully paired with…** - **5 dinner courses, consisting of an amuse bouche, appetizer, salad, main and dessert, all expertly curated by Spinnakers’ chef Ali** IMPORTANT POINTS: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - If you have any dietary restrictions, please [email Spinnakers](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/publicans-picks/chef@spinnakers.com) \[chef@spinnakers.com\] to let them know at the time of your ticket purchase (no later than March 1) - Additional food and beverages can be purchased on-site at Spinnakers **19+, 2 pieces ID required All attendees will be asked for ID PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY** [**https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/publicans-picks/**](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/publicans-picks/) **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 623010979 | 📈 CFUV Music Bingo! | 2020-03-08 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-08 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-14 8:50 am | Join your favourite community radio station for an evening of music shenanigans, March 8th, 6pm at the Fernwood Inn. There'll be prizes, there'll be local music, there'll be fun, and it's all in aid of CFUV's 2020 Funding Drive. **Tickets are $20 and all proceeds go towards our studio renovations and our projects to make radio more accessible to all in the community.** Come along, have some food and some fun, and support CFUV! Thanks to the Fernwood Inn for hosting this event. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cfuv-music-bingo-tickets-93601932901**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cfuv-music-bingo-tickets-93601932901) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 630916450 | Oh Hell Yeah!! | 2020-03-08 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-08 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-19 10:54 pm | **We are going to heat up the stage with performances that are going to leave you screaming “OH HELL YEAH!! “** The cherry blossoms are blooming, the crocuses are poking their cute little faces out of the dirt, and the Diversion Burlesk crew is ready to come out of a seasonal affective disorder fueled hibernation with Oh Hell Yeah! Hosted by Holly Shirt and Atomic Ember! What better way to say goodbye to a wet and cold winter and hello to a wet and marginally warmer spring than a burlesque show? These performers have chosen numbers that make them feel powerful, radical, and fierce as all hell, and they’re ready to put on a show that’s bound to leave you saying “HELL YEAH!” This event takes place on unceded Lekwungen territory, known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. Unceded means never surrendered! If you’re a settler, check out https://bit.ly/325FcNf for more ways to show solidarity with Indigenous people. Sunday March 8th - doors at 7, show at 8 **This is a 19+ event** **Tickets $20 through Eventbrite** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/oh-hell-yeah-tickets-95694032427**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/oh-hell-yeah-tickets-95694032427) Featuring performances by: Them Fatale – Burnina Sparks – Midge Ender – Electra Mayhem & Pearl Reckless – Scarlett Hummingbird – Miss Moira Moody – Walter Ego - athe Rustic Ginger Tart - and more Diversion Burlesk strives to nurture safer spaces with zero tolerance for body shaming, or homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. Practicing good consent is mandatory! Check out https://www.antiviolenceproject.org/ for cool resources and more information. The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There is currently no operational elevator. Should you need assistance getting up the stairs, please get in touch with us. Inside the Victoria Event Centre both washrooms are gender-neutral, and one is accessible. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 624953253 | 💘 The Singles Board Game Night | 2020-03-08 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-08 | 9:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | 2020-02-15 9:31 pm | **Have a fun night out, meet some great local singles, play your favourite games!** Join local singles for an evening of fun and games! Step away from the screens, make new connections with eligible singles, and play some games with a bit of friendly competition! Interactivity Café has hundreds of games to choose from! They also offer a selection of sandwiches, pizza, and snacks, as well as over 30 flavours of milkshakes! This event is for all singles who are looking to make local connections, whether for friendship, dating, or more! Forget the pressure of one-on-one dates, messaging, and dating apps! At our past events, singles have said they enjoy the relaxed group atmosphere! Come say hello! Please sign up in advance so we can let the café know how many to expect! Door tickets are $5 more. Fresh Club members save 10% and get a free trial! Learn more at www.FreshConnections.caFor an alternative to credit card payments, please email <info@FreshConnections.ca> **$16** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-singles-board-game-night-tickets-95033225937**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-singles-board-game-night-tickets-95033225937) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 638614582 | The Song of Names | 2020-03-08 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-08 | 9:24 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:03 am | Adapted from the award-winning 2002 novel, The Song of Names is a profound, affecting and beautifully told chronicle of faith, family, and the language of music. In the late 1930s, London music publisher Gilbert Simmonds (Stanley Townsend) agrees to take in Dovidl Rapoport, a 9-year-old Jewish violin wonder from Warsaw. Dovidl settles in with Gilbert, and his fussy son, Martin, also 9. After a rocky start, Martin and Dovidl become close friends. Dovidl’s violin expertise, nurtured by the generously supportive Gilbert, grows through his teenage years. But on the night of Dovidl’s 1951 London concert debut, the now-21-year-old violinist disappears. Flash forward to 1986 and the adult Martin (Tim Roth), now a music examiner, suddenly has reason to believe that Dovidl may have moved back to Poland in 1951. So off Martin begins on a detective-like search to learn what became of the elusive Dovidl. It’s a painful, heartbreaking story that plays out in a series of illuminating and surprising yet inescapable ways. Bring a handkerchief.—Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 633381997 | YYJ Tech Ladies Clothing Exchange! | 2020-03-09 | 5:00 pm | 2020-03-09 | 7:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-02-21 1:53 pm | **Join us for our second clothing swap!** Bring your gently loved clothing, accessories, jewelry, and unused cosmetics for a swappin’ good time. Items that aren’t rehomed will be donated to a local charity. Register ahead of time as capacity is limited! Please note: Apparel should be no older than 2-3 years and still be desirable. Generic, fast-fashion items may be best suited for donation, not swapping. All items must be in new or like new condition with no signs of wear. We’re looking for items to be cute, clean, and current. Doors will open at 5 pm, with the swap beginning at 5:30. **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/yyj-tech-ladies-clothing-exchange-tickets-96149623111>** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 596947256 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Beer, Pizza, & Gelato (Early Seating) | 2020-03-09 | 5:30 pm | 2020-03-09 | 7:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:26 pm | *[Pizzeria Prima Strada](https://pizzeriaprimastrada.com/) and Victoria Beer Society present:* *Enjoy four specially created wood-fired pizza courses, each inspired by and paired with craft beer, along with Pizzeria Prima Strada’s house-made gelato as the finale. By far, one of our most popular events that sells out every year!* **A $35 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **5 x 4oz servings of beer** - **4 slices of pizza** - **1 serving of gelato** PLEASE NOTE: - There are two seatings to this event: **this page is for the 5:30pm to 7:30pm seating. If you would like to attend the 8pm to 10pm seating, please click [HERE](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-pizza-gelato-2/)** - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - Additional beverages can be purchased on-site at Pizzeria Prima Strada - Please note that due to the nature of the event, pairings will be best enjoyed without modifications. Pizzeria Prima Strada will do what they can to accommodate dietary restrictions whenever possible **19+, 2 pieces ID required All attendees will be asked for ID PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY**[ ](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/publicans-picks/) **<https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-pizza-gelato-1/>** **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 623074284 | ✡️ Purim Celebration | 2020-03-09 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-09 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-14 9:44 am | Purim is coming, don’t miss out! To help you celebrate this joyous festival, we will be offering a light dinner buffet and then a Megillah reading at 7:00 pm. More details to follow. <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2020/02/13/save-the-date-of-a-purim-celebration/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 633100764 | ✡️ Superheroes: Shushan and Beyond - A Purim Celebration | 2020-03-09 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-09 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-02-21 9:15 am | *Light buffet dinner: 6 pm Megillah Reading: 7 pm* Each of us knows someone who inspires us. This special individual may be a fictional superhero (think comic book) or a real-life person (say actor, activist, mentor, singer, etc.). Or, perhaps they are one of the protagonists in the beloved Book of Esther. Join Congregation Emanu-El for a festive and raucous Megillah reading, and a chance to dress up as your favourite someone who energizes you to bring ḥesed (loving kindness) and gevurah (courage/strength) into our world. Be creative, daring and fun! (You can even dress up as a super-villain if you want to embrace your inner renegade!) All are welcome. We are pleased to offer a light dinner buffet starting at 6 pm. Megillah reading in English and Hebrew to follow at 7 pm including the serving of homemade hamantashen. BYOB. For more information: Contact Congregation Emanu-El (T: 250-382-0615 or E: info@congregationemanuel.ca ) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 596951480 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: The Ultimate Craft Beer Quiz | 2020-03-09 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-09 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:30 pm | 2020-01-27 8:30 pm | *[Northern Quarter](http://www.northernquarter.ca/) and the Victoria Beer Society present: The Ultimate Craft Beer Quiz!* *Hey you! Smartypants! You think you’re smart when it comes to beer, don’t you? Maybe you’re a Cicerone, or a BJCP-certified beer judge. Maybe you’ve been homebrewing since the 90’s, or maybe you’ve checked in a zillion beers on Untappd. Well, here’s your chance to prove that you’re a #BeerBoss.* *Take on the VBW Dream Team featuring the inestimably intelligent editor of [The Growler](https://bc.thegrowler.ca/), Rob Mangelsdorf, and our Beer Director, Joe Wiebe, AKA the [Thirsty Writer](https://www.thirstywriter.com/). Bring your own squad of so-called “experts” (up to six people per team) to try to take home bragging rights and a prize package.* *The Northern Quarter’s Quiz Master Benji Duke hosts this fun and entertaining evening of beer-themed trivia. Arrive early and enjoy a pre-game dinner from NQ’s excellent kitchen and sample from their extensive cellared beer list.* **A $15 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **Entry to the Beer Quiz** - **One glass of beer off the regular menu** - **Chance to win bragging rights and a prize package!** PLEASE NOTE: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - Additional food and beverages can be purchased on-site at Northern Quarter **19+, 2 pieces ID required All attendees will be asked for ID PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/publicans-picks/)[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-pizza-gelato-1/)** [**https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/the-ultimate-craft-beer-quiz/**](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/the-ultimate-craft-beer-quiz/) **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 653263444 | ♠️ Amateur Poker Tournament Nights | 2020-03-09 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-09 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Tuesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Community Member | 2020-03-06 2:14 pm | Poker every Monday! Come on out to "The Waddling Dog" on Mondays for a BCAP event. The Waddling Dog is well known for great food, great service and tons of fun. Registration opens at 5:30 and the tournament starts at 7pm sharp. Phone: (250) 652-1146 <https://bcap.ca/nights.php?region=1> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 638614583 | The Song of Names | 2020-03-09 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-09 | 8:54 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:03 am | Adapted from the award-winning 2002 novel, The Song of Names is a profound, affecting and beautifully told chronicle of faith, family, and the language of music. In the late 1930s, London music publisher Gilbert Simmonds (Stanley Townsend) agrees to take in Dovidl Rapoport, a 9-year-old Jewish violin wonder from Warsaw. Dovidl settles in with Gilbert, and his fussy son, Martin, also 9. After a rocky start, Martin and Dovidl become close friends. Dovidl’s violin expertise, nurtured by the generously supportive Gilbert, grows through his teenage years. But on the night of Dovidl’s 1951 London concert debut, the now-21-year-old violinist disappears. Flash forward to 1986 and the adult Martin (Tim Roth), now a music examiner, suddenly has reason to believe that Dovidl may have moved back to Poland in 1951. So off Martin begins on a detective-like search to learn what became of the elusive Dovidl. It’s a painful, heartbreaking story that plays out in a series of illuminating and surprising yet inescapable ways. Bring a handkerchief.—Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 637484086 | 🎭 Spark Festival 2020: Play Reading - Same Old | 2020-03-09 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-09 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Belfry Theatre | Community Member | 2020-02-24 4:00 pm | 2020-02-24 4:10 pm | Written & performed by Jan Wood & James Fagan Tait A new two-person play-in-development, about an ageing married couple. Through a series of short vignettes, the play is equal parts celebration and lament of ageing and love.**[](https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/kismet-things-have-changed/)** [**https://sparkfestival.ca/more/**](https://sparkfestival.ca/more/) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 596950742 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Beer, Pizza, & Gelato (Late Seating) | 2020-03-09 | 8:00 pm | 2020-03-09 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:28 pm | *[Pizzeria Prima Strada](https://pizzeriaprimastrada.com/) and Victoria Beer Society present:* *Enjoy four specially created wood-fired pizza courses, each inspired by and paired with craft beer, along with Pizzeria Prima Strada’s house-made gelato as the finale. By far, one of our most popular events that sells out every year!* **A $35 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **5 x 4oz servings of beer** - **4 slices of pizza** - **1 serving of gelato** PLEASE NOTE: - There are two seatings to this event: **this page is for the 8pm to 10pm seating. If you would like to attend the 5:30pm to 7:30pm seating, please click [HERE](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-pizza-gelato-1/)** - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - Additional beverages can be purchased on-site at Pizzeria Prima Strada - Please note that due to the nature of the event, pairings will be best enjoyed without modifications. Pizzeria Prima Strada will do what they can to accommodate dietary restrictions whenever possible **19+, 2 pieces ID required All attendees will be asked for ID PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY**[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/publicans-picks/) **<https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-pizza-gelato-2/>** **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 638614584 | The Song of Names | 2020-03-09 | 9:15 pm | 2020-03-09 | 11:09 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:03 am | Adapted from the award-winning 2002 novel, The Song of Names is a profound, affecting and beautifully told chronicle of faith, family, and the language of music. In the late 1930s, London music publisher Gilbert Simmonds (Stanley Townsend) agrees to take in Dovidl Rapoport, a 9-year-old Jewish violin wonder from Warsaw. Dovidl settles in with Gilbert, and his fussy son, Martin, also 9. After a rocky start, Martin and Dovidl become close friends. Dovidl’s violin expertise, nurtured by the generously supportive Gilbert, grows through his teenage years. But on the night of Dovidl’s 1951 London concert debut, the now-21-year-old violinist disappears. Flash forward to 1986 and the adult Martin (Tim Roth), now a music examiner, suddenly has reason to believe that Dovidl may have moved back to Poland in 1951. So off Martin begins on a detective-like search to learn what became of the elusive Dovidl. It’s a painful, heartbreaking story that plays out in a series of illuminating and surprising yet inescapable ways. Bring a handkerchief.—Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 653128335 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: #FemalePleasure | 2020-03-10 | 5:30 pm | 2020-03-10 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-03-06 12:01 pm | **universal + liberating + courageous** Canadian Premiere Director: Barbara Miller Switzerland 2018 101 min Directing Award Locarno International Film Festival Documentary IMDB Rating: 7.6 In this timely and powerful documentary, Swiss writer/director Barbara Miller introduces us to five of the most passionate and eloquent women from around the world you’ll ever meet. They are fighting to liberate female sexuality from extreme religious and cultural constraints and are doing the tough work of changing culturally entrenched, deadly attitudes and beliefs about women and girls. We meet a Japanese manga artist persecuted for her vagina imagery, a Hasidic woman hounded for breaking with the faith, a Somali émigré fighting against female genital mutilation, a German nun struggling to get the attention of Pope Francis with her story of rape by a priest within Vatican city and an Indian sex education publisher defying daily street harassment and “honour killing” by championing female sexual pleasure online. \#FemalePleasure shows the universal mechanisms at work that determine the position of women up to today, spanning cultures, religions and continents. Hasidic Jew, Muslim, Shinto Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu: the women come from different religious backgrounds but their individual stories resonate in every corner of society. Outrageous and courageous, #Female Pleasure will get under your skin with the strength and positive energy brought by the extraordinary protagonists. It brings a universal and an oh so important message. Don’t worry, you won’t necessarily need a vagina to enjoy it. -Kinga Binkowska **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you-2/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure-2/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure-2/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 596951706 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Food + Beer = Delicious! | 2020-03-10 | 5:30 pm | 2020-03-10 | 7:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:31 pm | *Learn all about how to pair beer with food from Advanced Cicerone, Victoria’s own Stephane Turcotte, brewmaster of [Ile Sauvage Brewing](http://ilesauvage.com/). He will be pairing six beers with different, small components of food.* **A $25 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **6 beers and food pairing samples** PLEASE NOTE: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY [](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/publicans-picks/) [**https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-food-beer-pairing/**](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-food-beer-pairing/) **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 614288176 | Tips for Parenting an Anxious Child | 2020-03-10 | 5:30 pm | 2020-03-10 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Saanich Neighbourhood Place | 2020-02-08 9:39 am | Parent Information Session presented by Dr. Marei Perrin from Child & Youth Mental Health Services. We will learn about early childhood anxiety and discuss strategies for parents wanting to help their child to face their fears and expand their comfort zone. **To register, email admin@snplace.org or call 250-360-1148. All programs are free, limited childminding is available.** **<http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/calendar/>** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 587813367 | Science, Money, or Politics: Which One Should Drive Sound Policy? | 2020-03-10 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-10 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-21 11:12 am | **Dr. Tom Pederson: Science, Money, or Politics: Which One Should Drive Sound Policy?** Reservations open on Monday, 17 February. Join us to hear **Dr. Tom Pederson**, Professor Emeritus from the department of Earth and Ocean Science, discuss: **Science, Money, or Politics: Which One Should Drive Sound Policy?** Doors open at 5:00pm and the talk will start at 6:00 pm. Menu items available for purchase. Parking is free after 5pm in the parkade beside Hermann's. Seating is limited so please try to arrive prior to 6pm to get a good seat. **What is a Café Scientifique?** University research has a funny habit of being hard to reach if you don't work at a university, yet research itself in all of its many forms is one of those great universal passions that appeals to and connects us all. UVic's Café Scientifique/Historique programs bridge the research-to-public gap. Hosted by a number of units across campus, these evening cafés provide insight into topics of popular interest that appeal to the lover of knowledge in all of us. They are also a fantastic opportunity to meet local researchers and discuss some of the most interesting and sometimes contentious research underway in Canada. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/science-money-or-politics-which-one-should-drive-sound-policy-tickets-90816698189**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/science-money-or-politics-which-one-should-drive-sound-policy-tickets-90816698189) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 638614585 | The Grapes of Wrath (80th Anniversary) | 2020-03-10 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-10 | 9:09 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:04 am | 80th Anniversary! Nominated for seven Academy Awards, and winner of two. This American classic, based on John Steinbeck's Pulitzer-Prize Winning novel follows Tom Joad (Henry Fonda) and his family as they escape the Depression-era Oklahoma dust bowls for the promised land of California. But the arduous trip and harsh living conditions offer little hope, and family unity proves as daunting a challenge as any other they face. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 562029062 | Victoria Seed Library: Pollinators of Southern Vancouver Island | 2020-03-10 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-10 | 8:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:58 am | Join us to learn about the life cycles and habits of local pollinators. Discover ways to create pollinator-friendly habitats in your yard or garden. Presented in partnership with LifeCycles. Register here: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/victoria-seed-library-14148807178> Space is limited. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 653264785 | ♣️ Amateur Poker Tournament Nights | 2020-03-10 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-10 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Wednesday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Community Member | 2020-03-06 2:16 pm | Poker every Tuesday at our newest venue! Great food and a great location. Celebrated pub with a patio offering cocktails, brews & typical fare, plus regular bands & events. Registration opens at 5:30 and the tournament starts at 7pm sharp. Phone: (250) 598-5333 <https://bcap.ca/nights.php?region=1> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 637466300 | 🎭 Spark Festival 2020: Destiny, USA | 2020-03-10 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-10 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until March 15, 2020 | 2020-03-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200315T065959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-02-24 3:40 pm | 2020-02-24 4:10 pm | **When Laura moved from Toronto to Syracuse, New York, she wasn’t expecting to be residing in Trump’s America.** Gaining her first job as a relay operator for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing causes her to question whether she can discover the hidden humanity of the American people. Destiny, USA weaves together three stories: Laura’s move to the US, her enlightening new job, romantically meeting her husband, and dealing with her mother’s illness in Canada while living in America. All are told through storytelling and poetry. While this is mainly autobiographical, some details have been changed to protect the anonymity of the Deaf callers. The performance integrates partial closed captioning and features performances from three Canadian Deaf actors: Tamyka Bullen, Natasha Bacchus, and Sage Lovell through ASL video projection. The March 13 performance (at 8 pm) will be ASL interpreted by Katt Campbell. **Dates & Times** **Tuesday, March 10 – 7:30 pm** **Wednesday, March 11 – 7:30 pm** **Thursday, March 12 – 7:30 pm** **Friday, March 13 – 8 pm – ASL Signed Performance** **Saturday, March 14 – 8 pm** **clock-512** **Running Time** **60 minutes with no intermission** **Price Range** **Adult – $29** **Student Discount – 50% off** **<https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/destiny-usa/>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 637466940 | 🎭 Spark Festival 2020: Busted Up: A Yukon Story | 2020-03-10 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-10 | 8:40 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until March 13, 2020 | 2020-03-13 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200313T065959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-02-24 3:42 pm | 2020-02-24 4:10 pm | **Busted Up: A Yukon Story is set in Canada’s far north; home of 35,000 people, 200,000 caribou, 14 different First Nations and the beautiful midnight sun.** Six actors portray over 30 real-life Yukon characters who throughout the play share their stories of what drew them to the north, why they stayed, colonialism, racial discrimination and a deep love of the wild. The interactions of these characters evolve around relationships between indigenous people and settlers, the growing immigrant population, and the fast-paced changes Canada’s north is experiencing. Open Pit Theatre spent three years developing Busted Up: A Yukon Story as part of The Yukon Verbatim Project, which consisted of gathering over 60 interviews from eight Yukon communities including Whitehorse. **Dates & Times** **Tuesday, March 10 – 7:30 pm** **Wednesday, March 11 – 7:30 pm** **Thursday, March 12 – 7:30 pm** **Friday, March 13 – 8 pm** **Saturday, March 14 – 8 pm** **clock-512** **Running Time** **70 minutes with no intermission** **Price Range** **Adult – $29** **Student Discount – 50% off[](https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/destiny-usa/)** **<https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/busted-up-a-yukon-story/>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 596953085 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Taco Tuesday | 2020-03-10 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-10 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:33 pm | *This drool-worthy event features a variety of creative tacos curated by the food vendors in the Victoria Public Market, paired with a large selection of BC craft beers.* **A $35 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **4 x 4oz servings of beer** - **4 x food tickets** - **1 VBW branded glass sampler** PLEASE NOTE: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - 1 drink ticket = 1 x 4oz sample - additional food tickets will be available for purchase on-site for $3 each - additional drink tickets will be available for purchase on-site for $1.75 each - coat check will be available on site - we accept major credit/debit cards for merchandise and beer/food ticket sales Beer and food menus will be posted closer to the event! 19+, 2 pieces ID required All attendees will be asked for ID PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/publicans-picks/)[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-food-beer-pairing/) [**https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/taco-tuesday/**](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/taco-tuesday/) **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 653124631 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: Sorry We Missed You | 2020-03-10 | 7:45 pm | 2020-03-10 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-03-06 11:58 am | **Insightful + Social Realism + Heartfelt** **Director Ken Loach** **UK 2019 101 min** **San Sebastian Film Festival Audience Award Winner** **IMDB Rating: 7.8** Ken Loach’s latest offering since the Palme D’Or winning I, Daniel Blake (2016), Sorry We Missed You is another rally-cry of film about the every-day lives of working people, suffering at the hands of the global gig-economy. Though the film – typical of Loach – depicts a working class family from England, the themes of workers’ rights and the inhumane demands of global corporations are of course are strikingly universal. The film’s title, Sorry We Missed You, refers to the friendly note often left by drivers who had no luck personally delivering your parcel for that vital next day delivery. What Loach reveals is the excruciating pressure that drivers face to deliver hundreds of parcels on a daily basis on an impossible schedule. When father-of-two Ricky decides to take a loan to rent a van and become a delivery driver for PDF (Parcels Delivered Fast) – a company that works entirely with independent contractors – merciless CEO Maloney (Ross Brewster) convinces Ricky that he can finally be his own boss. The reality – a relentless schedule dictated and monitored by ‘efficiency boosting’ GPS technology – renders Ricky exhausted. His wife, Abby (Debbie Honeywood), a homecare nurse who sold her car to support Ricky’s van purchase, is no better off. She now has to travel to all her appointments by bus, meaning her time with the children is ruthlessly cut short. Together, the family struggles to hold each other afloat. **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you-2/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you-2/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 605747402 | Intergenerational Project | 2020-03-11 | 11:00 am | 2020-03-11 | 2:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-02-02 12:58 pm | Calling all seniors! The City of Victoria’s Artist in Residence, Kathryn Calder, is looking for local seniors to participate in a special intergenerational project. Seniors are invited to join Grade 1 and 2 students from James Bay Community School to sing songs and answer questions about their lives; what has changed and what has stayed the same. The intergenerational project will take place on Wednesday, January 22 and Wednesday, March 11 from 1 – 2 p.m. in James Bay. For more details or to register, call 250.361.0308. Refreshments will be served, and limited spaces are available. The Artist in Residence program aims to ‘keep art in mind’, providing the opportunity for a professional artist to work collaboratively with City staff and the community to identify and develop creative artwork to augment one or more capital projects annually over a two-year term. Read more about the Artist in Residence program: victoria.ca/publicart <https://www.victoria.ca/EN/meta/news/news-archives/2020-news/artist-in-residence-invites-seniors-to-participate-in-intergenerational-project.html> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 653248138 | 🌱 Free - Gardening with Native Plants Workshop | 2020-03-11 | 12:30 pm | 2020-03-11 | 3:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | 2020-03-06 2:00 pm | 2020-03-06 2:00 pm | Jay Rastogi, expert gardener and Site Manager at Swan Lake, will explore the many benefits of planting, propagating and harvesting of native plants in your yard. Find out about the benefits to wildlife and water conservation, cultural history, and edibility of many of our local shrubs, wildflowers and trees during this practical 3 hour workshop. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will also be provided. **Dates:** Wednesday, March 11 – 12:30 – 3:30 Friday, March 20 – 12:30 – 3:30 Saturday, March 21 – 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, April 1 – 12:30 – 3:30 Friday, April 3 – 9:30 – 12:30 Saturday, April 4 – 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, April 22 – 12:30 – 3:30 **All workshops are free for residents of Greater Victoria, but you must pre-register.** [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-7/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-7/) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 653120985 | 🛐 Spirituality & the Climate Crisis | 2020-03-11 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-11 | 3:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Congregation Emanu-El | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-03-06 11:53 am | 2020-03-06 11:54 am | On Wednesday, March 11, 2 - 3:30 pm, the Interfaith Liaisons Network (ILN) will welcome guest speaker Hannah Askew, Executive Director of the Sierra Club, to speak on the important topic of Spirituality & the Climate Crisis. The Victoria Multi-Faith Society is very happy to open this meeting to all members and friends. There is no charge and no need to pre-register. Meet at First Church of Christ Scientist, 1205 Pandora Avenue (parking lot off Chambers). The presentation will be followed by Q&A and refreshments. | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 653128360 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: #FemalePleasure | 2020-03-11 | 5:30 pm | 2020-03-11 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-03-06 12:01 pm | **universal + liberating + courageous** Canadian Premiere Director: Barbara Miller Switzerland 2018 101 min Directing Award Locarno International Film Festival Documentary IMDB Rating: 7.6 In this timely and powerful documentary, Swiss writer/director Barbara Miller introduces us to five of the most passionate and eloquent women from around the world you’ll ever meet. They are fighting to liberate female sexuality from extreme religious and cultural constraints and are doing the tough work of changing culturally entrenched, deadly attitudes and beliefs about women and girls. We meet a Japanese manga artist persecuted for her vagina imagery, a Hasidic woman hounded for breaking with the faith, a Somali émigré fighting against female genital mutilation, a German nun struggling to get the attention of Pope Francis with her story of rape by a priest within Vatican city and an Indian sex education publisher defying daily street harassment and “honour killing” by championing female sexual pleasure online. \#FemalePleasure shows the universal mechanisms at work that determine the position of women up to today, spanning cultures, religions and continents. Hasidic Jew, Muslim, Shinto Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu: the women come from different religious backgrounds but their individual stories resonate in every corner of society. Outrageous and courageous, #Female Pleasure will get under your skin with the strength and positive energy brought by the extraordinary protagonists. It brings a universal and an oh so important message. Don’t worry, you won’t necessarily need a vagina to enjoy it. -Kinga Binkowska **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you-2/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure-2/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure-2/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 596953865 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Beer School: Walk On The Wild Side | 2020-03-11 | 5:30 pm | 2020-03-11 | 7:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:35 pm | *Advanced Cicerone Stephane Turcotte, brewmaster at [Ile Sauvage Brewing](http://ilesauvage.com/), hosts this tasting session featuring six wild-fermented beers, including some of his own along with some from other BC breweries. It’s a great chance to learn how so-called “wild yeasts” create unique and unusual flavours in beer.* **A $20 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **a tasting of a selection of six (6) wild fermented beers.** PLEASE NOTE: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-food-beer-pairing/) [**https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-walk-on-the-wild-side/**](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-walk-on-the-wild-side/) **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 596956744 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: In the Spirit of Beer | 2020-03-11 | 6:30 pm | 2020-03-11 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:39 pm | *Eight Victoria bartenders will be throwing their hats into the competition ring for the very first time, creating craft beer cocktails incorporating Vancouver Island Spirits. Coached and curated by Nimble Bar Company, watch as these eight competitors throw down while enjoying bites from [Lure](https://modules.marriott.com/hotel-restaurants/yyjvo-delta-hotels-victoria-ocean-pointe-resort/lure-restaurant-bar/5702446/home-page)’s kitchen and sampling these unique beer-cocktail creations. At the end, vote on your favourite and see who the judges deem victorious.* *This event is generously sponsored by [Nimble Bar Co](https://nimblebar.co/).* **A $40 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **8x cocktail tasters** - **appetizers and bite-sized snacks from Lure’s kitchen** - **the ability to vote for your favourite bartender/cocktail** PLEASE NOTE: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - additional food and beverages will be available for purchase on-site at Lure[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-food-beer-pairing/) [**https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/in-the-spirit-of-beer/**](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/in-the-spirit-of-beer/) **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 638680205 | 🎤 Tongues of Fire Spoken Word Open Mic | 2020-03-11 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-11 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Caffe Fantastico | 2020-02-25 9:43 am | Hosted at the Kings Road Roastery, Victoria Poetry Project present Tongues of Fire, Victoria’s longest running spoken word open-mic. 12 spots open for those wanting to sign up, followed by a guest speaker. Open to the public, we welcome you to join us for good drinks, tasty Roastery Kitchen food and an evening of thought provoking spoken word. Tongues of Fire is our twice monthly spoken word open mic. You’ll hear 5-minute sets from 12 local performers, plus a feature set. Sign-up opens at 7:30 pm (first come first served); show starts at 8 pm. $6-10 sliding scale (cash only). <https://caffefantastico.com/events/list/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638614587 | Les Misérables | 2020-03-11 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-11 | 8:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:04 am | Academy Award Nominee: Best International Film A crackling police thriller partly inspired by the civil unrest that swept through Paris in 2005. Les Misérables is a gripping feature debut for the French director Ladj Ly. The movie unfolds from the perspective of three cops trying to maintain order among warring factions in the Paris suburb of Montfermeil, only to find themselves mired in an explosive situation that threatens to escalate beyond repair. The title’s reference to Victor Hugo’s masterwork (much of which is set in Montfermeil) is neither an accident nor an afterthought. A closing quotation from Hugo lays bare the essence of Ly’s ideas on how systems of injustice maintain a chokehold on the city’s underclass. Ly dramatizes the scenes of street warfare with visceral force, making crucial use of a drone camera. It leaves us with a bracing vision of two sides that have trapped each other.—Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 637490213 | 🎭 Spark Festival 2020: mini plays | 2020-03-11 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-11 | 7:10 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday and Thursday until March 23, 2020 | 2020-03-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200323T065959Z;BYDAY=WE,TH | Belfry Theatre | Community Member | 2020-02-24 4:05 pm | 2020-02-24 4:10 pm | **Every year the mini plays push the envelope in new and intriguing ways. This year you can see 3 ten-minute plays created by Krystal Cook, K.P. Dennis & Tobin Stokes.** **<https://sparkfestival.ca/more/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 637490341 | 🎭 Spark Festival 2020: mini plays | 2020-03-11 | 7:15 pm | 2020-03-11 | 7:25 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Wednesday and Thursday until March 23, 2020 | 2020-03-23 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200323T065959Z;BYDAY=WE,TH | Belfry Theatre | Community Member | 2020-02-24 4:06 pm | 2020-02-24 4:11 pm | **Every year the mini plays push the envelope in new and intriguing ways. This year you can see 3 ten-minute plays created by Krystal Cook, K.P. Dennis & Tobin Stokes.** **<https://sparkfestival.ca/more/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee | |
| 569277995 | I Never Sang For My Father - 2-for-1 Night | 2020-03-11 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-11 | 9:45 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-07 10:24 am | A moving and perceptive work that probes into the disquieting alienation that can exist between a father and son. This heartwarming play is deeply moving, remarkably timely and strikes a universal chord on the subjects of family, aging and loss. **$8** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/i-never-sang-for-my-father-2-for-one-night-tickets-63177917853>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 653106689 | ✡️🎤 Jewish Music Sing-along and Jam | 2020-03-11 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-11 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-03-06 11:35 am | Please join Rabbi Matt and Kouskous (Gary Cohen and Amber Woods) for Jewish Music Sing-along and Jam. Wednesday March 11 at 7:30pm and/or Wednesday April 1 at 7:30 pm We are compiling an on-line song book. Please send songs you'd like to sing, play, hear, or lead to kouskousmusic@yahoo.com. If you can, please send a musical score. If possible please bring a device to access the songbook. Some hard copies will be available. <http://www.congregationemanuel.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 653125179 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: Sorry We Missed You | 2020-03-11 | 7:45 pm | 2020-03-11 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-03-06 11:58 am | **Insightful + Social Realism + Heartfelt** **Director Ken Loach** **UK 2019 101 min** **San Sebastian Film Festival Audience Award Winner** **IMDB Rating: 7.8** Ken Loach’s latest offering since the Palme D’Or winning I, Daniel Blake (2016), Sorry We Missed You is another rally-cry of film about the every-day lives of working people, suffering at the hands of the global gig-economy. Though the film – typical of Loach – depicts a working class family from England, the themes of workers’ rights and the inhumane demands of global corporations are of course are strikingly universal. The film’s title, Sorry We Missed You, refers to the friendly note often left by drivers who had no luck personally delivering your parcel for that vital next day delivery. What Loach reveals is the excruciating pressure that drivers face to deliver hundreds of parcels on a daily basis on an impossible schedule. When father-of-two Ricky decides to take a loan to rent a van and become a delivery driver for PDF (Parcels Delivered Fast) – a company that works entirely with independent contractors – merciless CEO Maloney (Ross Brewster) convinces Ricky that he can finally be his own boss. The reality – a relentless schedule dictated and monitored by ‘efficiency boosting’ GPS technology – renders Ricky exhausted. His wife, Abby (Debbie Honeywood), a homecare nurse who sold her car to support Ricky’s van purchase, is no better off. She now has to travel to all her appointments by bus, meaning her time with the children is ruthlessly cut short. Together, the family struggles to hold each other afloat. **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you-2/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you-2/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 638614588 | Les Misérables | 2020-03-11 | 9:00 pm | 2020-03-11 | 10:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:04 am | Academy Award Nominee: Best International Film A crackling police thriller partly inspired by the civil unrest that swept through Paris in 2005. Les Misérables is a gripping feature debut for the French director Ladj Ly. The movie unfolds from the perspective of three cops trying to maintain order among warring factions in the Paris suburb of Montfermeil, only to find themselves mired in an explosive situation that threatens to escalate beyond repair. The title’s reference to Victor Hugo’s masterwork (much of which is set in Montfermeil) is neither an accident nor an afterthought. A closing quotation from Hugo lays bare the essence of Ly’s ideas on how systems of injustice maintain a chokehold on the city’s underclass. Ly dramatizes the scenes of street warfare with visceral force, making crucial use of a drone camera. It leaves us with a bracing vision of two sides that have trapped each other.—Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 653265806 | Bloomin' - a group ceramic show | 2020-03-12 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-12 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Weekly on Sunday, Thursday and Friday until March 28, 2020 | 2020-03-27 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200328T065959Z;BYDAY=SU,TH,FR | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-03-06 2:17 pm | 2020-03-06 2:26 pm | Opening reception - Saturday, March 7th, 7-10PM Exhibition dates: March 8th - March 27th Artist Honorariums for this show are generously supplied by Feed the Arts in the CRD Bloomin’ is a group exhibition featuring the work of emerging ceramic artists in Victoria and throughout BC. As a group of 18 artists we each have differing personal motivations to produce art. Together we want to celebrate the scope of possibilities of the ceramic discipline and improve the visibility of ceramic artists. We are energized by the quality and diversity of work being produced by the growing group of local ceramicists, and we want to invite the community to enjoy the abundance with us. Group Bio: The 18 participating artists are Bronwyn Arundel, Zoë Brisebois-Bourget, Amelia Butcher, Bridget Fairbank, FP Ceramics, Angela Hopkins, Meg Hubert, Kate Kennedy, Sarah Leckie, Heather Lepp, Marita Manson, Munbeibi, Amanda Marie, RAMCHILD, Rogue Ceramics, Kendra Shaw, Léïa-Fahé Villeneuve, and Kate Wood. All artists work in BC, most in the realm of functional ceramics. The group has a diverse educational background, with some holding degrees in ceramic art, and others being self taught. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |
| 614288222 | Co-Parenting | 2020-03-12 | 5:30 pm | 2020-03-12 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Saanich Neighbourhood Place | 2020-02-08 9:40 am | Join us to discuss how you can work together with another person in the parenting role. For those who are not in a current relationship with the other co-parent. **To register, email admin@snplace.org or call 250-360-1148. All programs are free, limited childminding is available.** **<http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/calendar/>** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 596960340 | 🍺☕ Victoria Beer Week: Beer School: Beer + Coffee | 2020-03-12 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-12 | 7:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:41 pm | 2020-01-27 8:41 pm | *This world is filled with iconic duos: Batman and Robin, peanut butter and jam, Han Solo and Chewbacca, Calvin and Hobbes. But what about coffee and beer?* *Join two of Victoria’s beverage professionals for an informative discussion about how the worlds of coffee and beer collide, and how delicious it is when they do.* *Hosted by Brittany Davies (Education Manager, [Discovery Coffee](https://discoverycoffee.com/)) and Ryan Malcolm (Executive Director, [Victoria Beer Society](https://victoriabeersociety.com/)), this ninety-minute class will explore how origin, processing, and brew method affect what ends up in your cup. The class will conclude with two tasting flights – one for coffee, one for beer – and plenty of time for questions.* **A $15 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **4 x 4-oz coffee beer tasters** - **4 x 4-oz coffee tasters** - **10% discount on Discovery Coffee beans & retail merchandise** PLEASE NOTE: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-food-beer-pairing/) [**https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-beer-coffee/**](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-beer-coffee/) **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 650301809 | Vegan Kimchi 101 Workshop | 2020-03-12 | 6:30 pm | 2020-03-12 | 8:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Saanich Neighbourhood Place | 2020-03-04 1:02 pm | **Love Kimchi? but never attempted to make one yourself? We can walk you through how to make delicious probiotic rich Kimchi!** Come join us for a fun vegan and gluten-free Kimchi making night. Kimchi is a traditional and iconic Korean fermented vegetable dish that is included in every Korean meal. It is refreshing, tangy, somewhat sour if fermented long enough and savoury. It goes well with numerous dishes. In this 2 hour hands-on and interactive workshop, you will learn to make the most renowned type of Kimchi, Baechu Kimchi (made with Napa/Chinese cabbage) and leave with 1 L jar of Kimchi to ferment at home. Participants can choose to make their Kimchi spicy or non-spicy. Traditionally, Kimchi making is a village task, often involving the entire family and neighbours. We are not going to make hundreds of pounds of Kimchi this time but we want you to experience the warmth and satisfaction of the hands-on learning experience. We will walk you through step by step how to make delicious Kimchi to take home. Included in the cost: \- All required ingredients and a fermentation vessel to take home 1 L of Kimchi \- Samples of Kimchi with Vegan Korean food and drink (Please bring your happy belly to fill up with tasty treats) \- Recipe What you will go home with: \- Knowledge of Kimchi (more than just one type of Kimchi, History, Tips you can't find easily out there) \- Kimchi to ferment at home \- Recipe of Baechu Kimchi plus 2 extra recipes of what to do with your kimchi when ready to eat \- Happy belly nourished with all the goodies we provide What to bring \- Curiosity \- Enthusiasm to learn new knowledge \- The most important cooking tool; Your Hands! (We encourage to keep your nails short and clean as we are going to use our hands to mix all the ingredients. We may bring some disposable gloves just in case but I find using our bare hands to touch food is quite meditating and satisfying and less waste :) ) \*Should you have any questions regarding this workshop, feel free to contact me via my email below. Contact: Jungyeon.han86@gmail.com \----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The workshop will be held in the Saanich Neighbourhood Place’s commercial kitchen, inside Pearkes Recreation Centre near Tillicum Mall. **\* Tickets are $65, tax included.** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vegan-kimchi-101-workshop-tickets-94540014729**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vegan-kimchi-101-workshop-tickets-94540014729) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 638614589 | Les Misérables | 2020-03-12 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-12 | 8:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:04 am | Academy Award Nominee: Best International Film A crackling police thriller partly inspired by the civil unrest that swept through Paris in 2005. Les Misérables is a gripping feature debut for the French director Ladj Ly. The movie unfolds from the perspective of three cops trying to maintain order among warring factions in the Paris suburb of Montfermeil, only to find themselves mired in an explosive situation that threatens to escalate beyond repair. The title’s reference to Victor Hugo’s masterwork (much of which is set in Montfermeil) is neither an accident nor an afterthought. A closing quotation from Hugo lays bare the essence of Ly’s ideas on how systems of injustice maintain a chokehold on the city’s underclass. Ly dramatizes the scenes of street warfare with visceral force, making crucial use of a drone camera. It leaves us with a bracing vision of two sides that have trapped each other.—Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 653265890 | ♦️ Amateur Poker Tournament Nights | 2020-03-12 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-12 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Weekly on Friday | FREQ=WEEKLY | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-03-06 2:17 pm | 2020-03-06 2:17 pm | Poker Every Thursday! Enjoy chilling out with friends after work, a game of pool, a round of darts, and patio drinks. They serve up a simple pub menu with fresh local ingredients and host the cheapest wing night in town. Registration opens at 5:30 and the tournament starts at 7pm sharp. Phone: (250) 479-9760 <https://bcap.ca/nights.php?region=1> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||
| 596964216 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Pucker | 2020-03-12 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-12 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:43 pm | *Perhaps you drool over traditional Belgian-style sour ales that have been fermented in barrels or oak foeders. Or maybe you crave contemporary kettle sours, a tart n’ salty Gose, or the funky tang of Brettanomyces in your beer. Sounds like you are a sour beer fan. Or maybe you haven’t explored the realm of sour beers very much yet. Either way, Pucker Up is for you! This event is spread between the two bars at the [Garrick’s Head Pub](https://garrickshead.com/) and the [Churchill Pub](https://thechurchill.ca/) next door. Pucker Up Buttercup!* **A $30 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **5 x 5oz servings of beer** PLEASE NOTE: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - Food, and additional beverages can be purchased on-site. 19+, 2 pieces ID required All attendees will be asked for ID PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/in-the-spirit-of-beer/) [**https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/pucker-up/**](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/pucker-up/) [](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-food-beer-pairing/) **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 633526253 | 📈 CFUV Funding Drive Kick-Off 2020: Rhea George (of Shed Monkeys), Sanford & Powell, Fond | 2020-03-12 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-12 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-21 4:47 pm | CFUV's 2020 Funding Drive is almost upon us! We are going to kick off our drive (March 13-20th) with an event an All Ages event at Vinyl Envy! Come out and support CFUV & Local Music! Music by: Rhea George https://rheageorge.bandcamp.com/ Sanford & Powell https://san-pow.bandcamp.com/ & FOND B... 7:30PM - 10:00PM doors at 7:00PM Presented by: Vinyl Envy **$10 Suggested Donation at the door only.** [**https://vinylenvy.com/shows**](https://vinylenvy.com/shows) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 638614590 | Les Misérables | 2020-03-12 | 9:00 pm | 2020-03-12 | 10:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:04 am | Academy Award Nominee: Best International Film A crackling police thriller partly inspired by the civil unrest that swept through Paris in 2005. Les Misérables is a gripping feature debut for the French director Ladj Ly. The movie unfolds from the perspective of three cops trying to maintain order among warring factions in the Paris suburb of Montfermeil, only to find themselves mired in an explosive situation that threatens to escalate beyond repair. The title’s reference to Victor Hugo’s masterwork (much of which is set in Montfermeil) is neither an accident nor an afterthought. A closing quotation from Hugo lays bare the essence of Ly’s ideas on how systems of injustice maintain a chokehold on the city’s underclass. Ly dramatizes the scenes of street warfare with visceral force, making crucial use of a drone camera. It leaves us with a bracing vision of two sides that have trapped each other.—Los Angeles Times UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 624951222 | Full Moon Blacklight Party Ep. 6 - Season 5 | 2020-03-12 | 10:00 pm | 2020-03-13 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-15 9:29 pm | **Fireball presents the legendary Full Moon Blacklight Party** Fireball and Upstairs Cabaret presents... FULL MOON BLACK LIGHT PARTY EP.6 (Season 5) Thursday, March 12th, 2020 Bucket specials, blacklights, body paint, amazing music, free cover for women until 1030pm, and your dance moves. Chet Flanagan and DJ Vinnie Bugatti **$10** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/full-moon-blacklight-party-ep-6-season-5-tickets-95022006379**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/full-moon-blacklight-party-ep-6-season-5-tickets-95022006379) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 645649426 | ☕ 2020 Canadian National Barista Competition | 2020-03-13 | 12:00 pm | 2020-03-13 | 5:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Daily until March 16, 2020 | 2020-03-16 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200316T065959Z | Community Member | 2020-03-01 9:01 am | 2020-03-01 9:02 am | We are very excited to announce that the Canadian National Barista Competition will be hosted in Victoria from March 13th to 15th at the new Discovery Coffee roastery! 14 incredible baristas from across the country will compete that weekend to represent Canada at the 2020 World Barista Championships in Melbourne, Australia. This event is free to the public to attend. Local roasters and coffee retailers will sample their coffee at a brew bar throughout the competition, brought to you by Minor Figures. We will be releasing the Brew bar schedule before the event, so check back soon for more information! Canadian National Barista Championships - Official Afterparty will take place Sunday night after the competition, and will have an open latte art throwdown on Sanremo Canada machines for local talent to go head to head. Coming from out of town? Our official hotel partners are Hotel Rialto and Hotel Zed Victoria Victoria! Message us for information on how to book. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 562016146 | Deans’ Lecture Series: "Good Food, Bad Sex: A History of Illicit Appetites, 1750 - Today" | 2020-03-13 | 12:30 pm | 2020-03-13 | 1:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:36 am | Research shapes the way we live and think. Meet distinguished members of the faculties of the University of Victoria and learn about their research interests. Check the calendar at continuingstudies.uvic.ca for lecture topics and schedules. Register online or call UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies at 250-472-4747. <https://www.gvpl.ca/events/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 638614591 | Bombshell | 2020-03-13 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-13 | 4:49 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:04 am | Bombshell employs a compelling ensemble cast to give some insight into the real-life sexual harassment scandal that rocked Fox News during the 2016 presidential election. Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman portray former Fox figures Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson, who rise and fall in the hierarchy of the network based on the whims of its unscrupulous predatory leader, Roger Ailes (John Lithgow). With the addition of fictional staffer Kayla Pospisil (a composite character played by Margot Robbie), the film aims to bring to light to the habitual debasement and objectification women received from Ailes, regardless of their stature in the cable news realm. Theron embodies Kelly with an uncanny precision. Though all three principal actresses share little screen time together (save for a tense elevator ride) their stories are interconnected and are eerily similar as more women step forward.—Arizona Central UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 610598229 | 📈🐈 Cat Video Fest | 2020-03-13 | 5:30 pm | 2020-03-13 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until March 15, 2020 | 2020-03-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200315T065959Z | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-05 8:26 pm | 2020-02-05 8:27 pm | IT’S BAAACK! CatVideoFest returns to The Vic Theatre for four screenings of the latest in high quality cat content curated from the Internet, and submitted by CatVideoFest fans. Enjoy 70 minutes of pure delight as you watch heartwarming and hilarious videos of cats just being themselves: the most purrfect little creatures to ever grace the earth. Because let’s not forget: it’s their world—we just live in it. Once again, The Vic Theatre is proud to partner with Cat’s Cradle. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Cat’s Cradle to help support cats in need. **$11.43** **Unrated – $2 Membership Required** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cat-video-fest/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cat-video-fest/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 638614592 | Bombshell | 2020-03-13 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-13 | 8:49 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:05 am | Bombshell employs a compelling ensemble cast to give some insight into the real-life sexual harassment scandal that rocked Fox News during the 2016 presidential election. Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman portray former Fox figures Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson, who rise and fall in the hierarchy of the network based on the whims of its unscrupulous predatory leader, Roger Ailes (John Lithgow). With the addition of fictional staffer Kayla Pospisil (a composite character played by Margot Robbie), the film aims to bring to light to the habitual debasement and objectification women received from Ailes, regardless of their stature in the cable news realm. Theron embodies Kelly with an uncanny precision. Though all three principal actresses share little screen time together (save for a tense elevator ride) their stories are interconnected and are eerily similar as more women step forward.—Arizona Central UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 572101224 | 🏒 Prince George Cougars vs Victoria Royals | 2020-03-13 | 7:05 pm | 2020-03-13 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Daily until March 15, 2020 | 2020-03-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200315T065959Z | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-09 3:43 pm | 2020-01-09 3:44 pm | **ADULT - CORNERS $17.50** **ADULT - SIDES $22.00** **CHILD (2-5) $7.00** **CLUB $27.00** **FRONT 2 ROWS $22.00** **RAIL w/ buffet $62.00** **SENIOR (65+) $17.50** **STUDENT w/ ID $17.50** **YOUTH (6-12) $13.00** **<https://victoriaroyals.com/>** **For Accessibility Seating, please call [ (250) 220 7789](tel:2502207789) For more information on Accessibility Seating at Save-On-Foods Memorial centre click the link below. [sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/](http://sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/)** **Please note: Section 104 is a non-alcohol section. Children 2 and over require a ticket.** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |
| 596964755 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Lager Than Life | 2020-03-13 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-13 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:45 pm | *Lagers have long been the outcast of the craft beer family, often overshadowed by their boastful IPA cousins at craft beer events. But we think Lagers have earned their place at the craft beer family table. With their diverse range of flavours and styles being every bit as worthy as that of their ale brethren, we think that it’s time for Lagers to take centre stage. To perfectly pair with these crisp brews, the vendors at the Victoria Public Market will be providing some delicious food options.* *Lager Than Life is generously sponsored by the [Victoria Public Market](https://victoriapublicmarket.com/).* **A $35 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **4 x 4oz servings of beer** - **2 x food tickets** - **1 VBW branded glass sampler** [**Victoria Beer Society Member? Click here to purchase your DISCOUNTED ticket!**](https://victoriabeersociety.com/product/lager-than-life-discounted-ticket/) Not a member yet but want the discount? [CLICK HERE!](https://victoriabeersociety.com/welcome/) PLEASE NOTE: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - 1 drink ticket = 1 x 4oz sample - Additional food tickets will be available for purchase on-site for $5 each - Additional drink tickets will be available for $1.75 each Beer and food menus will be posted closer to the event! 19+, 2 pieces ID required All attendees will be asked for ID PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY[ ](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/pucker-up/)[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-food-beer-pairing/) [**https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/lager-than-life/**](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/lager-than-life/) [](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/in-the-spirit-of-beer/) **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 650297174 | Three Sages: an evening with three wise women poets | 2020-03-13 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-13 | 10:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-03-04 12:58 pm | **Three Sages: an evening with three wise women poets** **Marlene Cookshaw,** Pender Island poet reading from her new work Mowing (Brick Books) **Lorna Crozier** Victoria poet reading from The House the Spirit Builds (Douglas and McIntyre) **Tess Gallagher** American poet, essayist, short story writer from Port Angeles reading from Is, Is Not (Graywolf Press) An evening of extraordinary poetry by three accomplished and wise women writers **$10** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/three-sages-an-evening-with-three-wise-women-poets-tickets-96519667925**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/three-sages-an-evening-with-three-wise-women-poets-tickets-96519667925) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 610598736 | 📈🐈 Cat Video Fest | 2020-03-13 | 7:45 pm | 2020-03-13 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-05 8:27 pm | IT’S BAAACK! CatVideoFest returns to The Vic Theatre for four screenings of the latest in high quality cat content curated from the Internet, and submitted by CatVideoFest fans. Enjoy 70 minutes of pure delight as you watch heartwarming and hilarious videos of cats just being themselves: the most purrfect little creatures to ever grace the earth. Because let’s not forget: it’s their world—we just live in it. Once again, The Vic Theatre is proud to partner with Cat’s Cradle. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Cat’s Cradle to help support cats in need. **$11.43** **Unrated – $2 Membership Required** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cat-video-fest/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cat-video-fest/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 637467781 | Spark Festival 2020: Busted Up: A Yukon Story | 2020-03-13 | 8:00 pm | 2020-03-13 | 9:10 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until March 15, 2020 | 2020-03-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200315T065959Z | Community Member | 2020-02-24 3:43 pm | **Busted Up: A Yukon Story is set in Canada’s far north; home of 35,000 people, 200,000 caribou, 14 different First Nations and the beautiful midnight sun.** Six actors portray over 30 real-life Yukon characters who throughout the play share their stories of what drew them to the north, why they stayed, colonialism, racial discrimination and a deep love of the wild. The interactions of these characters evolve around relationships between indigenous people and settlers, the growing immigrant population, and the fast-paced changes Canada’s north is experiencing. Open Pit Theatre spent three years developing Busted Up: A Yukon Story as part of The Yukon Verbatim Project, which consisted of gathering over 60 interviews from eight Yukon communities including Whitehorse. **Dates & Times** **Tuesday, March 10 – 7:30 pm** **Wednesday, March 11 – 7:30 pm** **Thursday, March 12 – 7:30 pm** **Friday, March 13 – 8 pm** **Saturday, March 14 – 8 pm** **clock-512** **Running Time** **70 minutes with no intermission** **Price Range** **Adult – $29** **Student Discount – 50% off[](https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/destiny-usa/)** **<https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/busted-up-a-yukon-story/>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 653182397 | 🎭📈 26hr Improvathon | 2020-03-13 | 8:00 pm | 2020-03-14 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Enigmatic Events | 2020-03-06 12:44 pm | **It's time for Paper Street Theatre fourth annual 26-hour Improvathon!** **That's right, March 13-14 our improvisers will be improvising for a FULL 26 HOURS! #cantstopwontstop** **WATCH LIVE:** **<http://www.paperstreettheatre.ca/watch.html>** **DONATE:** **<http://www.paperstreettheatre.ca/donate.html>** **\*\* Why are you doing this to ourselves? \*\*** Well, we survived the last three years we did it. Also, it's Paper Street's one and only fundraiser all year. The funds we raise at the Improvathon help us put on Paper Street's Improv Festival in April as well as other fun stuff throughout the coming year. **\*\* Cool! I want to watch! \*\*** Awesome. Come down to Intrepid Theatre any time (literally - any time) between 8pm on Friday, March 15th and 10pm on Saturday, March 16th and cheer on our improvisers. Entrance is by donation! We'll also be streaming it online so you can watch from wherever you are in the world... and donate from anywhere as well! **\*\* Cool! I want to make a donation! \*\*** Sounds great! - We would love to have your support. Go to: paperstreettheatre.ca/donate.html anytime to make a donation! **\*\* Cool! How else can I help? \*\*** Our improvisers could always use snacks and coffee to keep them going. If you want to drop off snacks or coffee for 10 people email contact@paperstreettheatre.ca and schedule a time with Dave. 26hr Improvathon! March 13th 8pm-March 14th 10pm Intrepid Theatre Club (1609 Blanchard) or online at [paperstreettheatre.ca/improvathon.html](http://www.paperstreettheatre.ca/improvathon.html) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 638614593 | Bombshell | 2020-03-13 | 9:10 pm | 2020-03-13 | 10:59 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:05 am | Bombshell employs a compelling ensemble cast to give some insight into the real-life sexual harassment scandal that rocked Fox News during the 2016 presidential election. Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman portray former Fox figures Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson, who rise and fall in the hierarchy of the network based on the whims of its unscrupulous predatory leader, Roger Ailes (John Lithgow). With the addition of fictional staffer Kayla Pospisil (a composite character played by Margot Robbie), the film aims to bring to light to the habitual debasement and objectification women received from Ailes, regardless of their stature in the cable news realm. Theron embodies Kelly with an uncanny precision. Though all three principal actresses share little screen time together (save for a tense elevator ride) their stories are int UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 629188422 | 💻 SQL Saturday | 2020-03-14 | 8:30 am | 2020-03-14 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-02-18 7:59 pm | 2020-02-18 7:59 pm | SQL Saturday is a FREE day of training for data professionals, covering a wide variety of topics relating to: database administration, development, business intelligence, analytics, and professional development. Sessions will range from introductory to advanced levels, making the event appropriate for students as well as IT professionals. SQL Saturday boasts local and international speakers who are passionate about data and willing to share their knowledge with you. It will also be a opportunity to network with other IT pros in our area. **Registration for the event itself is free, with an optional lunch provided for $12.** [**https://www.sqlsaturday.com/950/eventhome.aspx**](https://www.sqlsaturday.com/950/eventhome.aspx) |
Free (Registration Required), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 582840359 | Cannabis Basics for the Home Grower | 2020-03-14 | 9:00 am | 2020-03-14 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 3:58 pm | Learn the basics of growing Cannabis for personal use with college instructor, Jo Wyld. This workshop will cover cannabis species and strains, how cannabis is used, starting from seed or clone, considerations and methods for growing outdoors or indoors, common pests and disease, harvesting and relevant legislation. **HCP Members $60 / Non-Members $65** **Register online or call 250 479 6162** **<https://hcp.ca/event/cannabis-basics-for-the-home-grower-5/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 645689778 | 🎈 Kid's Garden Club (Ages 3-12) | 2020-03-14 | 9:30 am | 2020-03-14 | 11:00 am | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Monthly on the 2nd Saturday until October 11, 2020 | 2020-10-10 | FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20201011T065959Z;BYDAY=2SA | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-03-01 9:45 am | 2020-03-01 9:46 am | One of our longest running programs offers an opportunity for families to experience learning gardening skills together, creating lifelong memories, and having lots of fun! In 6 sessions you will learn about the year-long gardening experience! This MONTHLY program takes participants through the growing season from seed starting through the various plant uses for food, self-care, art, and seasonal décor. There is always something to taste, observe, build and weed while gardening and we do it all together!! This program is a great way to provide extra outdoors time for those who love gardening and there are always seeds, plants and other created items to share for use in your home or gardens. Sign up for the 6 sessions and receive a kids garden hand tool and knee pads! **Monthly Topics: March – seed starting, April – transplants, May – summer crops, June – succession planning, September – harvesting, October – winter crops** **Call 250-479-6162 to register today!** **AGES: 3 – 12 years** **FEE: $75/6 sessions or $15/2 hr monthly session** **<https://hcp.ca/event/kids-garden-club-2020/all/>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 622996762 | 🧶 Needle Felting Basics & Beyond (All ages, Beginner to Advanced students welcome) | 2020-03-14 | 10:00 am | 2020-03-14 | 12:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-02-14 8:36 am | Explore the creative possibilities of sculpting with wool! Learn easy-to-master sculptural needle felting techniques. A mandatory material fee will be charged at registration to cover the cost of all supplies (including 2 felting needles & a foam block for you to keep so that you can create more felting projects at home). $40 [https://esquimalt.perfectmind.com/22948/Clients/BookMe4BookingPages/BookingCoursesPage?calendarId=456a924d-5e06-429c-a174-40d79451fb75&widgetId=bf455c8c-a163-4f49-9902-f3f917ee8618&embed=False](https://esquimalt.perfectmind.com/22948/Clients/BookMe4BookingPages/BookingCoursesPage?calendarId=456a924d-5e06-429c-a174-40d79451fb75&widgetId=bf455c8c-a163-4f49-9902-f3f917ee8618&embed=False) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 637492853 | 🎭 Spark Festival 2020: Acting Shakespeare | 2020-03-14 | 10:00 am | 2020-03-14 | 5:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until March 16, 2020 | 2020-03-16 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200316T065959Z | Belfry Theatre | 2020-02-24 4:09 pm | This two-day workshop will be taught by Michael Elliott (Assistant Professor, UVic Theatre Department) and Michael Shamata (Artistic Director, Belfry Theatre). **The fee – which includes both days – Saturday & Sunday – is $80 for adults and $40 for students.** Two different—and complementary— approaches to acting Shakespeare. The two Michaels will work together and separately — providing the participants with practical tools that will open up and reveal the text in all its glory. Participants are requested to bring a Shakespeare monologue of their choice—written in verse—and preferably committed to memory. To register or learn more about the professional development workshops please call 250-385-6815. **<https://sparkfestival.ca/more/>** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | |||
| 596966105 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Brewmaster’s Brunch | 2020-03-14 | 11:00 am | 2020-03-14 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:47 pm | 2020-01-27 8:47 pm | *Join us in [Swans Brewery, Pub, & Hotel](https://swansbrewery.com/brewery/)‘s beautifully renovated taproom for a delicious brunch prepared by Chef Bob Hendle, whose creativity and passion for cooking shine through in his delectable dishes. Eight BC brewmasters will be on hand to share stories, answer questions, and talk about all things beer.* **A $40 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **A brunch buffet** - **1 pint of Swans’ beer** PLEASE NOTE: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - Additional beverages may be purchased on-site at Swans’ 19+, 2 pieces ID required All attendees will be asked for ID PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/pucker-up/)[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-food-beer-pairing/)[ ](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/lager-than-life/)[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/in-the-spirit-of-beer/) [**https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/brewmasters-brunch/**](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/brewmasters-brunch/) **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 610327721 | Vic West Community Garage Sale | 2020-03-14 | 12:00 pm | 2020-03-14 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-02-05 3:50 pm | Join us for a fun-filled day and pick up some awesome treasures! The Victoria West Community Association is hosting a spring garage sale! Rent a table for $15 or bring your own for $10. To register, visit [our website](https://www.victoriawest.ca/) give us a call at (250)-590-8922, or pop by the community centre! Spaces at our last garage sale sold out, so register quickly before they’re all gone! If you’re interested in hosting your own garage sale, email <volunteer@victoriawest.ca> and we’ll add you to our neighbourhood garage sale map! Bring your family and friends and explore the Vic West Community! [**https://www.victoriawest.ca/**](https://www.victoriawest.ca/) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 638614594 | Spies in Disguise | 2020-03-14 | 12:45 pm | 2020-03-14 | 2:27 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:05 am | Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way. And if this odd couple can't learn to work as a team, the whole world is in peril. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 551070497 | Gardening for Garry Oak Ecosystems | 2020-03-14 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-14 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-12-19 9:28 pm | 2020-01-17 4:26 pm | **Learn how gardening with native plants can help maintain local biodiversity, including the wildlife that depends on our native flora.** Over the last 10,000 years Victoria’s relatively dry climate in composition with Indigenous land management activities have resulted in a unique array of plant species. Many of these native plants are well-suited to home gardens and some are drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and edible. Participants will gain a better understanding of how gardening with native plants can help maintain local biodiversity, including the wildlife that depends on our native flora. This workshop will also give an overview of to turn underutilized lawned spaces to wildflower meadows. Instructor Bio: Kristen Miskelly is a biologist who specializes in the restoration and botany of southeastern Vancouver Island and is passionate about ecology, conservation, and native plant propagation. Kristen co-operates a local native plant nursery and consulting business, Saanich Native Plants, that she hopes will assist others in conserving and enhancing natural habitat. Kristen received her MSc from the University of Victoria, focusing on the ancient vegetation of southern Vancouver Island. She has a diverse background in botany, conservation, and ecological restoration and regularly teaches courses and workshops focused on botany, plant identification, restoration, and naturescaping. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **$20 Non-members / $15 Members (without free workshop credit)** **Only current members in good standing are eligible to use the free ticket option as a part of their member benefits package.** **Please pre-register for this event.** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/gardening-for-garry-oak-ecosystems-tickets-84981342483>** **Customers can request a refund within 30 days of ticket purchase. After 30 days refunds and workshop exchanges are not permitted due to administrative staffing capacity.** You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contacting office@compost.bc.ca \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. [Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website](https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/compost-education-centre-membership/). **Volunteer with the CEC: <https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638614595 | Bombshell | 2020-03-14 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-14 | 4:49 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:05 am | Bombshell employs a compelling ensemble cast to give some insight into the real-life sexual harassment scandal that rocked Fox News during the 2016 presidential election. Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman portray former Fox figures Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson, who rise and fall in the hierarchy of the network based on the whims of its unscrupulous predatory leader, Roger Ailes (John Lithgow). With the addition of fictional staffer Kayla Pospisil (a composite character played by Margot Robbie), the film aims to bring to light to the habitual debasement and objectification women received from Ailes, regardless of their stature in the cable news realm. Theron embodies Kelly with an uncanny precision. Though all three principal actresses share little screen time together (save for a tense elevator ride) their stories are interconnected and are eerily similar as more women step forward.—Arizona Central UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 610598929 | 📈🐈 Cat Video Fest | 2020-03-14 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-14 | 4:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-05 8:27 pm | IT’S BAAACK! CatVideoFest returns to The Vic Theatre for four screenings of the latest in high quality cat content curated from the Internet, and submitted by CatVideoFest fans. Enjoy 70 minutes of pure delight as you watch heartwarming and hilarious videos of cats just being themselves: the most purrfect little creatures to ever grace the earth. Because let’s not forget: it’s their world—we just live in it. Once again, The Vic Theatre is proud to partner with Cat’s Cradle. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Cat’s Cradle to help support cats in need. **$11.43** **Unrated – $2 Membership Required** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cat-video-fest/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/cat-video-fest/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 596966729 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Beer School: Party Like It’s 999 | 2020-03-14 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-14 | 4:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:49 pm | *Have you ever wondered what people were drinking 1000 years ago? Ancient ales were often brewed as medicine involving lunar ritual, divine intervention, and a bounty of regional wild herbs. They very rarely contained hops, and brewers had no idea what yeast was, but the end result was often delicious and the recipes were then passed down from one generation to the next. Today with a little technological advancement and a deeper understanding of microbiology, brewers are reviving these ancient recipes and brewing new life into them!* *Join hosts from [Howl Brewing](https://www.howlbrewing.ca/) and [Salt Spring Island Ales](http://www.saltspringislandales.com/) as they explore a handful of the thousands of styles of ancient ales that have yet to be resurrected and party like it is 999(AD)* **A $20 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **a tasting of a selection of ancient ales** PLEASE NOTE: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/pucker-up/)[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-food-beer-pairing/)[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/lager-than-life/)[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/brewmasters-brunch/) [**https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-party-like-its-999/**](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-party-like-its-999/) **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 596968153 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Street Eats Brewery Tour II | 2020-03-14 | 4:00 pm | 2020-03-14 | 7:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:52 pm | *Following on the success of last year’s Long Table Brewery Tour, this new event celebrates Victoria’s fabulous food truck culture paired with delicious craft beer. Jump on [West Coast Brewery Tours](https://www.westcoastbrewerytours.ca/)‘ brew bus for a mobile supper with stops at three different breweries, where you’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour, meet the brewers, sip several delicious brews, and savour a signature dish from a food truck parked at each brewery! What about dessert you say? We’ve got you covered with ice cream beer floats to finish! The shuttle can even drop you off at our ‘[Saturday Night Casks](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/saturday-night-casks/)‘ event afterwards!* **A $75 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **9 drink tickets: 3 x 4 oz tasters at each stop** - **3 food tickets: 1 to be used at the food truck at each stop** - **Beer infused ice cream dessert** - **Brew bus transportation to all breweries** - **A VBW branded souvenir glass** IMPORTANT POINTS: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - 1 drink ticket = 1 x 4oz sample Breweries and food trucks included in the tour will be announced closer to the event. **Please note, there are two opportunities to enjoy this event. The Street Eats Brewery Tour also runs on [Saturday, March 7th, 2019.](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/street-eats-brewery-tour-1/)**[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/pucker-up/)[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/beer-school-food-beer-pairing/)[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/lager-than-life/)[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/in-the-spirit-of-beer/)[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/brewmasters-brunch/) **19+, 2 pieces ID required All attendees will be asked for ID PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY** **<https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/street-eats-brewery-tour-2/>** **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 650302167 | Tempeh 101 Workshop | 2020-03-14 | 4:30 pm | 2020-03-14 | 6:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Saanich Neighbourhood Place | 2020-03-04 1:03 pm | **Learn how to make tempeh!** Come and join us for a 2 hour hands-on workshop, you will be guided through the process of making tempeh. Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian fermented food, typically made from soybeans but can also be made with chickpeas and other beans or lentils. It has a slightly nutty flavour, firm texture, and has more protein, fibre, and vitamins than tofu! You will leave with 250g of tempeh to ferment at home, which will be ready to eat in about 24 hours, plus all the required knowledge to make more tempeh at home in the future. Included in the cost: All required ingredients and a fermentation vessel to take home 250g of tempeh to ferment A variety of tempeh dishes to sample Sample of tempeh starter for your next batch The workshop will be held in the Saanich Neighbourhood Place’s commercial kitchen, inside Pearkes Recreation Centre near Tillicum Mall. **\* Tickets are $65, tax included.**[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vegan-kimchi-101-workshop-tickets-94540014729) **<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tempeh-101-workshop-tickets-94518460259>** |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 633517811 | 🏳️🌈 Clusterf**t: Cozy Queer Social | 2020-03-14 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-14 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-21 4:36 pm | This event is taking place March 14 from 6 to 9pm on unceded Lkwungen territories (1240 Gladstone Ave). Clusterf\*\*\*(ort) is a cozy evening for queer/trans/2-spirit youth (14-25) as well as their friends and family. It’ll be a fun and low-key evening with a blanket fort theme. Come in whatever makes you feel coziest (PJs, street clothes or last year’s prom dress). The evening will start with quiet crafting, puzzles, board games, books, queer music, information tables (more info coming), snacks, tea and more. We will transition with a fun, gentle, (optional) sock ball fight into an open mic around 7:45pm. Accessibility Information \* located in the gym on the lower floor. Accessible by ramp from the main entrance or around the back of the building by the outside doors. \* wheelchair accessible space. \* two single-stall, wheelchair accessible gender-inclusive bathrooms available, one on the lower level and one on the upper. \* gymnasium is lit by both overhead lights and skylights. (we borrowed parts of this accessibility statement from Alt-Pride event pages and are grateful for their work) \* there will be 20 folding event chairs (exact number TBD) \* the first half of the event will have quiet background music (although the gym is an echoy space). In the later portion there will be moderate sound from a sound system. There will be no overlapping music/sound systems. \* we're striving to create a scent reduced space. we encourage folks to use unscented body products (if possible), to avoid heavily scented perfumes and to not bring scented craft supplies. \* free street parking is available on Gladstone after 5pm \* for photos of the space, visit http://rivlava.ca/media/facilityDetails.php?searchTerm=Fernwood%20Community%20Centre \*more info on what food will be available coming soon, please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate Substance Use \* we ask that participants don’t drink or openly use substances on the grounds of the event and we recognize that some folks might need to use substances in order to be able to attend. come however you need to, the only requirement is that you are still able to uphold the community agreements. Organizers These are some of the identities held by some members of our organizing collective. We are: queer; neurodivergent (ADHD, autism); youth; trans; gender non-conforming; cis; non-binary; ace; white settlers; aromantic; agender; folks with mental health challenges including (not limited to) depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc; Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, and Ravenclaw; folks with chronic illness; folks with disabilities; wlw; questioning; polyamorous Queer Peers is a collective of queer, trans, and non-binary youth. It is a program that is supported by AVI Health and Community Services and funded by Trans Care BC. Questions can be sent to the Queer Peers Facebook page, sarah.graham@avi.org or 250 480 8823. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 633405947 | 🍷 Wanderlust France: Food & Wine Series | 2020-03-14 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-14 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-21 2:20 pm | **Our Wanderlust, "desire to travel" take us to France!!** This event line-up is the same as the one we hosted on February 20th! We had a lot of requests to add another date, so here it is!! Discover France, a new look into the wine culture of this country, new wines and food pairings! France will be featured in the upcoming Vancouver Wine Festival! Teresa and Marta grew up in Europe, they share the love for good food and superb wine. Together they will take you to each of the countries they have selected and experienced, exploring history, culture and of course, cuisine and wine education. These series were born from the interest of exploring different wines that we wouldn't have the opportunity to do so in another setting. This year we want to give you the opportunity to explore not just the typical entry wines, but wines from our cellar, paired with food sourced from local places in town that enlight the contries and regions that we will explore. **30$ per class, includes 6 wines samples, 6 food pairings, talk and fees included. Only 16 tickets for each event.** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wanderlust-france-food-wine-series-tickets-96162668129>** ... 250-590-5883 tudorlrsevents@gmail.com |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 638614596 | Bombshell | 2020-03-14 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-14 | 8:49 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:05 am | Bombshell employs a compelling ensemble cast to give some insight into the real-life sexual harassment scandal that rocked Fox News during the 2016 presidential election. Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman portray former Fox figures Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson, who rise and fall in the hierarchy of the network based on the whims of its unscrupulous predatory leader, Roger Ailes (John Lithgow). With the addition of fictional staffer Kayla Pospisil (a composite character played by Margot Robbie), the film aims to bring to light to the habitual debasement and objectification women received from Ailes, regardless of their stature in the cable news realm. Theron embodies Kelly with an uncanny precision. Though all three principal actresses share little screen time together (save for a tense elevator ride) their stories are interconnected and are eerily similar as more women step forward.—Arizona Central UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 589318915 | Rucker Island Night Beast Screening | 2020-03-14 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-14 | 8:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Community Member | 2020-01-22 12:15 pm | A horror comedy guaranteed to thrill you till you can’t sit still $10 [https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1298085&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1298085&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&version=) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 596969725 | 🍺 Victoria Beer Week: Saturday Night Casks | 2020-03-14 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-14 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-27 8:54 pm | *Our ever-popular cask night celebrates craft beer creativity with a selection of 25+ unique cask-conditioned beers from BC breweries, along with food from the Victoria Public Market’s fantastic vendors.* *Saturday Night Casks is generously sponsored by the [Victoria Public Market](http://victoriapublicmarket.com).* **A $50 TICKET WILL GRANT:** - **6 x 4oz servings of beer** - **2 x food tickets** - **1 VBW branded glass sampler** PLEASE NOTE: - Ticket prices shown do not include taxes & service fees - This event is 19+, two pieces of ID required - 1 drink ticket = 1 x 4oz sample - additional food tickets will be available for purchase on-site for $5 each - additional drink tickets will be available for $1.75 each - coat check will be available on site - we accept major credit cards for merchandise and beer/food ticket sales 19+, 2 pieces ID required All attendees will be asked for ID PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY**[](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/street-eats-brewery-tour-2/)** [**https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/saturday-night-casks/**](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule/events/saturday-night-casks/) **[Browse our 2020 Schedule](https://victoriabeerweek.com/schedule)** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 603544412 | Live Performance of The Creation by Joseph Haydn | 2020-03-14 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-14 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-31 8:16 pm | **Experience Haydn's joyous energy and genius! The 'Shakespeare of music', the world considers this work Haydn's choral masterpiece.** This oratorio, composed between 1797 and 1798, is considered to be one of Haydn’s masterpieces - and his greatest choral hit! It celebrates the creation of the world, from chaos to Adam and Eve, in joyous, life-affirming music. Come experience the extraordinary vocal talent of soloists Jennifer Turner (soprano), Anne van der Sloot (soprano), William Constable (bass), Louis Dillon (bass/baritone) and Jan van der Hooft (tenor). **Tickets: $35 reg. / $10 student / free for child under 13** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/live-performance-of-the-creation-by-joseph-haydn-tickets-89354697305**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/live-performance-of-the-creation-by-joseph-haydn-tickets-89354697305) Many thanks to the concert sponsors Victoria Foundation , Joan C. McCarter Foundation, Hamber Foundation and Thrifty Foods |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 657517731 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: Hope Gap | 2020-03-14 | 7:45 pm | 2020-03-14 | 9:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until March 15, 2020 | 2020-03-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200315T065959Z | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-03-09 7:13 pm | 2020-03-09 7:14 pm | **Hopeful + Tender + Brilliant Cast** **Hope Gap** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: William Nicholson** **UK 2019 100 min** **IMDB Rating: 7.4** After 33 years together, Grace and Edward’s marriage is on the rocks. Their blissful, bohemian lifestyle, on the Southern English coastline, has reached a cliff edge. When Edward urges their son Jamie (God’s Own Country’s Josh O’Connor) to return for the weekend only to reveal to all that he’s had enough and his bags are packed, it’s clear that an almighty storm is about to descend. Hope Gap, Oscar-nominated screenwriter William Nicholson’s second film as director, tracks the unravelling of three lives through stages of shock, disbelief and anger, to a resolution of sorts. Though Jamie attempts to act as a mediator between his parents, his own relationship struggles are a reminder of how silence breeds silence down through the generations, how gaps echo from parents to their children. Annette Bening gives a barn-storming performance as the acidic and often unreasonable Grace, firing out snappy one-liners whilst undergoing an emotional apocalypse, and Bill Nighy is superb as a quiet, though unacceptably cowardly man, who just wants to update Wikipedia in peace… Shot with a ravishing sense of design and colour, making the most of the lush English coastline, this is an emotionally astute portrait of a marriage at the end of its life; of regrets uncovered, decisions made too late and the precariousness of hope. But in the end, it is also a story of survival. A story of hope. **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you-2/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure-2-copy/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure-2-copy/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 638614597 | Bombshell | 2020-03-14 | 9:10 pm | 2020-03-14 | 10:59 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:05 am | Bombshell employs a compelling ensemble cast to give some insight into the real-life sexual harassment scandal that rocked Fox News during the 2016 presidential election. Charlize Theron and Nicole Kidman portray former Fox figures Megyn Kelly and Gretchen Carlson, who rise and fall in the hierarchy of the network based on the whims of its unscrupulous predatory leader, Roger Ailes (John Lithgow). With the addition of fictional staffer Kayla Pospisil (a composite character played by Margot Robbie), the film aims to bring to light to the habitual debasement and objectification women received from Ailes, regardless of their stature in the cable news realm. Theron embodies Kelly with an uncanny precision. Though all three principal actresses share little screen time together (save for a tense elevator ride) their stories are interconnected and are eerily similar as more women step forward.—Arizona Central UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 645648046 | 💻 Battlesnake Victoria, 2020 | 2020-03-15 | 9:00 am | 2020-03-15 | 6:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-03-01 9:00 am | 2020-03-01 9:00 am | Battlesnake Victoria 2020 is a one-day programming competition where participants write software to compete in Battlesnake, a multiplayer version of the classic arcade game Snake. Now in our sixth year, Battlesnake is the largest programming competition in BC and is presented in partnership with AWS, GitHub, and Dyspatch. With over $10,000 in prizes and 20 participating companies, it is going to be an amazing day of programming and entertainment! **Who is it for?** Battlesnake is for everyone. It’s an exciting and educational competition that attracts developers of all skill levels, from novice to expert. But Battlesnake is for you even if you’re not a developer — it’s also for anyone interested in programming, anyone with kids interested in programming, and anyone looking to support the tech community. **Why should I attend?** Whether you’re a seasoned programmer with years of experience, or a high school student new to the game, Battlesnake is the perfect environment to hone your skills and learn new technologies. You’ll be inspired by your fellow competitors to try new things and push yourself just a little further. You’ll also have the chance to meet potential future employers. And even if you’ve never programmed before and aren’t sure you ever want to learn, Battlesnake is fun to watch! **When and where is it happening?** Battlesnake Victoria 2020 March 15, 2020 9am - 6pm Victoria Conference Centre 720 Douglas St, Victoria, BC **How much does it cost?** Battlesnake is FREE for everyone, but you must [register in advance](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/battlesnake-victoria-2020-tickets-83065321613). Coffee, tea, lunch, and snacks will be provided for all registrants. **New for 2020!** This year’s Battlesnake will feature an exciting new game mode. Details will be announced LIVE on the morning of the event, so show up on time! Also, new this year, we’re testing an International Division for Battlesnake developers who are unable to attend in person and who want to participate remotely. Space is limited, so be sure to apply early. **Still, got questions? Check out the [Live Event FAQ](https://docs.battlesnake.com/live-event-faq)** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 645649475 | ☕ 2020 Canadian National Barista Competition Finals | 2020-03-15 | 12:00 pm | 2020-03-15 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | 2020-03-01 9:02 am | We are very excited to announce that the Canadian National Barista Competition will be hosted in Victoria from March 13th to 15th at the new Discovery Coffee roastery! 14 incredible baristas from across the country will compete that weekend to represent Canada at the 2020 World Barista Championships in Melbourne, Australia. This event is free to the public to attend. Local roasters and coffee retailers will sample their coffee at a brew bar throughout the competition, brought to you by Minor Figures. We will be releasing the Brew bar schedule before the event, so check back soon for more information! Canadian National Barista Championships - Official Afterparty will take place Sunday night after the competition, and will have an open latte art throwdown on Sanremo Canada machines for local talent to go head to head. Coming from out of town? Our official hotel partners are Hotel Rialto and Hotel Zed Victoria Victoria! Message us for information on how to book. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 645692069 | ☘️ St Patrick's Family Fun Day 2020 | 2020-03-15 | 12:00 pm | 2020-03-15 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Greater Victoria Festival Society | 2020-03-01 9:49 am | **Join us in Market Square on March 15th for our 3rd Annual Saint Patrick's Family Fun Day!** **This is a FREE Community Event graciously and generously sponsored by the wonderful folks at Irish Times Pub!** **Live Entertainment (Irish Dancers, Celtic Band Cookeilidh - Celtic Music, performances by Daniel Lapp and much more!)** **Food Vendors (with an Irish theme to them)** **Irish Crafting Station** **Irish Vendors** **Balloon Art** **Face Painting** **Bouncy Castle Fun!** Dress in your #LeprechaunBest and bring the kids down for some Awesome fun! **Volunteer with GVFS: <https://gvfs.ca/volunteer/>** |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 638614598 | Spies in Disguise | 2020-03-15 | 12:45 pm | 2020-03-15 | 2:27 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:05 am | Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way. And if this odd couple can't learn to work as a team, the whole world is in peril. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 647776487 | ☘️🍺 St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl Celebration | 2020-03-15 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-15 | 5:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | 2020-03-02 8:21 pm | Our St. Paddy's Day Pub Crawl start at Yates St. Taphouse @ 1pm. We'll be visiting 4-5 different bars in Victoria over the course of the afternoon. We’ve got ice-breakers and games to get you meeting and mingling with the other guests and a prize for the end of the night to keep things interesting and fun! - 2 fun local hosts - 4-5 venues - Exclusive drink specials - VIP entrance (up to $19 value) - Green beers! - Ice-breakers, games and prizes (grand prize $50 value) Sunday March 15, 2020. 1-5pm. **$25** [**https://linkup.tours/products/st-patricks-day-pub-crawl-celebration-st-paddys-day-yyj**](https://linkup.tours/products/st-patricks-day-pub-crawl-celebration-st-paddys-day-yyj) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 653274011 | Bloomin' - a group ceramic show | 2020-03-15 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-15 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-03-06 2:25 pm | Opening reception - Saturday, March 7th, 7-10PM Exhibition dates: March 8th - March 27th Artist Honorariums for this show are generously supplied by Feed the Arts in the CRD Bloomin’ is a group exhibition featuring the work of emerging ceramic artists in Victoria and throughout BC. As a group of 18 artists we each have differing personal motivations to produce art. Together we want to celebrate the scope of possibilities of the ceramic discipline and improve the visibility of ceramic artists. We are energized by the quality and diversity of work being produced by the growing group of local ceramicists, and we want to invite the community to enjoy the abundance with us. Group Bio: The 18 participating artists are Bronwyn Arundel, Zoë Brisebois-Bourget, Amelia Butcher, Bridget Fairbank, FP Ceramics, Angela Hopkins, Meg Hubert, Kate Kennedy, Sarah Leckie, Heather Lepp, Marita Manson, Munbeibi, Amanda Marie, RAMCHILD, Rogue Ceramics, Kendra Shaw, Léïa-Fahé Villeneuve, and Kate Wood. All artists work in BC, most in the realm of functional ceramics. The group has a diverse educational background, with some holding degrees in ceramic art, and others being self taught. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 638656016 | ☘️ St. Patrick's Day Party: Oliver Swain & Ivonne Hernandez | 2020-03-15 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-15 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Hermann's Jazz Club | 2020-02-25 9:24 am | Ivonne Hernandez and Oliver Swain are back for another St Patrick's Party! Ivonne is one of the top fiddler's in the country and she has the hardware to prove it - With five Grand North American Fiddle Championships, a 2017 JUNO, two Western Canada Music Awards and two Canadian Folk Music Awards, Ivonne is now Victoria's most decorated musician of all time. She has joined forces with Oliver Swain and together with champion bag piper and drummer Jaime Troy and guitarist Charlie Gannon, they will be bringing the party to celebrate St Patrick's Day at Hermann's. Also on the bill, Irish Troubadour Terry Boyle and the fifteen person youth fiddling group Coastline! **$25 Adv / $35 Will Call** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victorias-st-patricks-day-party-with-ivonne-hernandez-and-oliver-swain-tickets-93536990657>** **To make your Lunch Reservation after purchasing your tickets please email info@hermannsjazz.com** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 582838041 | Grow Your Own Way Wellness Journey | 2020-03-15 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-15 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 3:53 pm | **January 26, February 16, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 14 Instructor: Marnie Dangerfield** This program is designed to allow you time in nature…. to slow down, pause, refresh and connect to your inner wisdom. There will be wellness practices led throughout,in a beautiful garden setting. The vision is for you to go through the year and connect to the seasons, to nature and to build community and connection with like-minded people. We will practice awareness/mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, kindness, journaling and intentional creativity®️ (among other things). The goal is to increase your overall well-being with new wellness habits. We’ll focus on decreasing stress while increasing joy. **$45 per session for HCP Members & Non Members** **Register online or call 250 479 6162.** **<https://hcp.ca/event/grow-your-own-way-wellness-journey/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 638614599 | And The Birds Rained Down (Il Pleauvait Des Oiseaux) | 2020-03-15 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-15 | 5:07 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:06 am | Louise Archambault’s gently paced and unexpectedly deep film centres on a trio of grey-bearded hermits living in the conifer forests on the edge of a remote Quebec lake. Each of the three men has come to live in these shacks in the bush for his own reasons: Charlie fled a cancer diagnosis, bar singer Tom may be trying to distance himself from booze, and Ted retreated after losing his family to the Great Fires that ravaged the region unspecified decades ago. These men don’t like outsiders. But their bucolic world gets disrupted when visitors arrive. A young man, Steve, is bringing his elderly aunt Gertrude who’s refusing to return to her longtime psychiatric facility. The most touching moments belong to Charlie and Gertrude, who gradually form a bond, him gently showing her how to live life outside the walls of an institution. The octagenarians’ subtle lessons about living in the moment should translate easily to anyone decades younger.—The Georgia Straight UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 642915594 | ✡️ Memory, Identity & the Romanian Shoah | 2020-03-15 | 4:00 pm | 2020-03-15 | 6:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-02-28 8:27 am | Join us for a multi-media program celebrating the post holocaust renewal of Jewish Romanian culture using music, photos and conversations on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm in Congregation Emanu-El, 1461 Blanshard Street. The presenter will be Julia Herzog and the accompanying musicians will be: Amy Paster, Rick Kool, Lucy Nerenberg, Sammy Herzog, Julia Herzog. <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2020/02/27/memory-identity-the-romanian-shoah/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 638614600 | And The Birds Rained Down (Il Pleauvait Des Oiseaux) | 2020-03-15 | 5:25 pm | 2020-03-15 | 7:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:06 am | Louise Archambault’s gently paced and unexpectedly deep film centres on a trio of grey-bearded hermits living in the conifer forests on the edge of a remote Quebec lake. Each of the three men has come to live in these shacks in the bush for his own reasons: Charlie fled a cancer diagnosis, bar singer Tom may be trying to distance himself from booze, and Ted retreated after losing his family to the Great Fires that ravaged the region unspecified decades ago. These men don’t like outsiders. But their bucolic world gets disrupted when visitors arrive. A young man, Steve, is bringing his elderly aunt Gertrude who’s refusing to return to her longtime psychiatric facility. The most touching moments belong to Charlie and Gertrude, who gradually form a bond, him gently showing her how to live life outside the walls of an institution. The octagenarians’ subtle lessons about living in the moment should translate easily to anyone decades younger.—The Georgia Straight UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 657517795 | 📽️ VFF 2020 - Best of the Fest: Hope Gap | 2020-03-15 | 5:30 pm | 2020-03-15 | 7:15 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until March 20, 2020 | 2020-03-20 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200320T065959Z | The Vic Theatre | 2020-03-09 7:14 pm | **Hopeful + Tender + Brilliant Cast** **Hope Gap** **Western Canadian Premiere** **Director: William Nicholson** **UK 2019 100 min** **IMDB Rating: 7.4** After 33 years together, Grace and Edward’s marriage is on the rocks. Their blissful, bohemian lifestyle, on the Southern English coastline, has reached a cliff edge. When Edward urges their son Jamie (God’s Own Country’s Josh O’Connor) to return for the weekend only to reveal to all that he’s had enough and his bags are packed, it’s clear that an almighty storm is about to descend. Hope Gap, Oscar-nominated screenwriter William Nicholson’s second film as director, tracks the unravelling of three lives through stages of shock, disbelief and anger, to a resolution of sorts. Though Jamie attempts to act as a mediator between his parents, his own relationship struggles are a reminder of how silence breeds silence down through the generations, how gaps echo from parents to their children. Annette Bening gives a barn-storming performance as the acidic and often unreasonable Grace, firing out snappy one-liners whilst undergoing an emotional apocalypse, and Bill Nighy is superb as a quiet, though unacceptably cowardly man, who just wants to update Wikipedia in peace… Shot with a ravishing sense of design and colour, making the most of the lush English coastline, this is an emotionally astute portrait of a marriage at the end of its life; of regrets uncovered, decisions made too late and the precariousness of hope. But in the end, it is also a story of survival. A story of hope. **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/sorry-we-missed-you-2/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure-2-copy/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/femalepleasure-2-copy/) **Volunteer with the Victoria Film Festival:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 638614601 | And The Birds Rained Down (Il Pleauvait Des Oiseaux) | 2020-03-15 | 7:45 pm | 2020-03-15 | 9:52 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:06 am | Louise Archambault’s gently paced and unexpectedly deep film centres on a trio of grey-bearded hermits living in the conifer forests on the edge of a remote Quebec lake. Each of the three men has come to live in these shacks in the bush for his own reasons: Charlie fled a cancer diagnosis, bar singer Tom may be trying to distance himself from booze, and Ted retreated after losing his family to the Great Fires that ravaged the region unspecified decades ago. These men don’t like outsiders. But their bucolic world gets disrupted when visitors arrive. A young man, Steve, is bringing his elderly aunt Gertrude who’s refusing to return to her longtime psychiatric facility. The most touching moments belong to Charlie and Gertrude, who gradually form a bond, him gently showing her how to live life outside the walls of an institution. The octagenarians’ subtle lessons about living in the moment should translate easily to anyone decades younger.—The Georgia Straight UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 628584491 | 🛐 Food-For-Thought Luncheon: Managing Johnny Cash, as an Atheist Jew | 2020-03-16 | 12:00 pm | 2020-03-16 | 2:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Jewish Community Centre of Victoria | 2020-02-18 10:26 am | **Join us for a fascinating conversation with filmmaker, Jonathan Holiff, whose 2013 documentary, “My Father and The Man In Black,” chronicles the unlikely relationship between bad-boy Johnny Cash and his strait-laced manager, the late Canadian Saul Holiff.** Jonathan’s film is both a behind-the-scenes look at Johnny Cash’s troubled 1960s, as well as an examination of the father-son relationship; Saul was Jonathan’s father. The film also supplies the ending that was missing from the hit movie, “Walk The Line:” Johnny Cash’s conversion to fundamentalist Christianity. This will be the focus of the discussion. At the height of the singer’s career, Johnny Cash was “born again.” The drama that followed between manager and star, which grew out of concern for Johnny’s recording career, saw faith and reason collide in spectacular fashion. When one man finds a new calling, the other has to choose between his job and his integrity. Saul Holiff retired to Victoria in 1979. In 1983, enrolled as a mature student, he graduated with an Honours B.A. in History from the University of Victoria. In 2005, at the age of 79 and in ill-health, Holiff committed “rational suicide.” This sit-down luncheon will feature clips from the film as well as recorded phone calls between the two men from the early 1970s. When: Monday, March 16th, 12:00 to 2:00 pm Where: JCCV, 3636 Shelbourne Street Sit down luncheon includes coffee or tea and dessert. Cost is $15.00, $12.00 for JCCV members. Call or email the JCCV at 250-477-7185 or jccv@telus.net to reserve. [**https://jccvictoria.ca/2020/02/17/food-for-thought-luncheon-on-monday-march-16th/**](https://jccvictoria.ca/2020/02/17/food-for-thought-luncheon-on-monday-march-16th/) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 643096514 | Lunch & Learn - Active Listening: Playing with Communication Skills | 2020-03-16 | 12:00 pm | 2020-03-16 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Be Improv | 2020-02-28 11:09 am | **Come join us for a FREE Lunch and Learn workshop at the beautiful KWENCH Coworking Space. Open to everybody!** \- - - - What makes a good listener? What does a good listener actually look like? How does listening help us connect with the world around us? Come join us for a fun, participatory workshop where we will play with communication skills! We will use improv principles and exercises to help us explore what it means to be an active listener. \- - - - “If you are up for fun and personal discovery, this is an invigorating workshop in which to do both! Loved it!” \- - - - **Please RSVP for your FREE ticket so we have an idea of numbers!** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/active-listening-tickets-97241994423>** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 642208735 | 🍄 The Magic of Medicinal Mushrooms: Exploring Immunity Optimization and More | 2020-03-16 | 6:30 pm | 2020-03-16 | 8:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Community Member | 2020-02-27 9:10 pm | **Are you a health conscious individual who is open to exploring alternatives and taking health matters into your own hands?** Then this presentation is for you! An intriguing presentation on the health benefits associated with medicinal mushrooms by Dr. John Holliday, one of the world’s leading experts in mycology. Few people understand the vast array of medicinal properties in mushrooms, along with their potential in the treatment and prevention of numerous conditions. Dr. Holliday will answer many of the pertinent hows and whys regarding medicinal mushrooms and human health. Here are just a of broad topics he will educate on: \- What we are discovering about medicinal mushrooms through the modern lens of medical & neuroscience \- Why Medicinal Mushrooms were the pinnacle of ancient medicine systems in Tibet & China \- Why Mushrooms are the number one raw ingredient used in making all of today's pharmaceuticals drugs \- The similarities and differences of magic mushrooms & medicinal mushroom \- The numerous functions medicinal mushrooms have on the human body, including how they strengthen our immune systems \- The differences between various methods of processing [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-magic-of-medicinal-mushrooms-exploring-immunity-optimization-and-more-tickets-93182789231**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-magic-of-medicinal-mushrooms-exploring-immunity-optimization-and-more-tickets-93182789231) We invite you to sign up for our monthly E- Newsletter Dr. Holliday’s 42-year journey in growing mushrooms includes founding Aloha Medicinals, the world's largest cultivator of medicinal mushrooms today. He became a Vice President of the International Society of Medicinal Mushrooms in 2012, a position he still holds. Dr. John is also an editor for the premier scientific journal in this field, the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, and presents the keynote lectures at international conferences. He is dedicated to advancing research in the field of mycology and advocating on the profound health potential medicinal mushrooms have on both people and the planet. [Official Site](https://www.purica.com/events/) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 638614602 | And The Birds Rained Down (Il Pleauvait Des Oiseaux) | 2020-03-16 | 6:45 pm | 2020-03-16 | 8:52 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:06 am | Louise Archambault’s gently paced and unexpectedly deep film centres on a trio of grey-bearded hermits living in the conifer forests on the edge of a remote Quebec lake. Each of the three men has come to live in these shacks in the bush for his own reasons: Charlie fled a cancer diagnosis, bar singer Tom may be trying to distance himself from booze, and Ted retreated after losing his family to the Great Fires that ravaged the region unspecified decades ago. These men don’t like outsiders. But their bucolic world gets disrupted when visitors arrive. A young man, Steve, is bringing his elderly aunt Gertrude who’s refusing to return to her longtime psychiatric facility. The most touching moments belong to Charlie and Gertrude, who gradually form a bond, him gently showing her how to live life outside the walls of an institution. The octagenarians’ subtle lessons about living in the moment should translate easily to anyone decades younger.—The Georgia Straight UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 567038524 | World Storytelling Day: Tales of Voyages | 2020-03-16 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-16 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 12:14 pm | 2020-01-05 12:15 pm | We are celebrating World Storytelling Day in Victoria with a selection of stories told live, without text or props. We also share tea and treats at the break. **Drop by for $5 or, for $25 join the Victoria Storytellers' Guild for a year of stories.** [](http://www.victoriastorytellers.org/) **Stories at Fern** meetings take place at 1831 Fern Street. Doors open at 7:15pm and telling begins at 7:30. - September through May we meet on the *third* Monday of the month. - In December and June we meet on the *second* Monday. - There are *no meetings* in July and August. These meetings are open to all (Admission $5; students $3). We share stories and welcome new members. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 638614603 | And The Birds Rained Down (Il Pleauvait Des Oiseaux) | 2020-03-16 | 9:10 pm | 2020-03-16 | 11:17 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:06 am | Louise Archambault’s gently paced and unexpectedly deep film centres on a trio of grey-bearded hermits living in the conifer forests on the edge of a remote Quebec lake. Each of the three men has come to live in these shacks in the bush for his own reasons: Charlie fled a cancer diagnosis, bar singer Tom may be trying to distance himself from booze, and Ted retreated after losing his family to the Great Fires that ravaged the region unspecified decades ago. These men don’t like outsiders. But their bucolic world gets disrupted when visitors arrive. A young man, Steve, is bringing his elderly aunt Gertrude who’s refusing to return to her longtime psychiatric facility. The most touching moments belong to Charlie and Gertrude, who gradually form a bond, him gently showing her how to live life outside the walls of an institution. The octagenarians’ subtle lessons about living in the moment should translate easily to anyone decades younger.—The Georgia Straight UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 645695342 | ☘️ Paddy's Day at Irish Times Pub | 2020-03-17 | 7:00 am | 2020-03-18 | 12:30 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Irish Times Pub | 2020-03-01 9:52 am | Irish Times is the ONLY place in Victoria to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!! Voted best Irish Pub in North America by Irish Pubs Global we take partying like the Irish to the next level. Doors open at 7am, drinks start pouring at 9am, live music starts at noon. Enjoy all breakfast items for $9 before 9am, Irish Dancers throughout the day, giveaways and more! No reservations so get here early, cover is $20 beginning at noon. Calvin & Jeremy 12-3 Knacker's Yard 4-7:30 Black Angus 8:30- close |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 638614605 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: The Secret Life of Pets 2 | 2020-03-17 | 12:30 pm | 2020-03-17 | 1:56 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:08 am | USA, 2019, minutes, rated G When the owners are away, the pets will play. The Secret Life of Pets 2 continues the story of Max (Patton Oswalt), Gidget (Jenny Slate), Snowball (Kevin Hart) and the rest of the gang as they take on new adventures and are pushed to find the courage to become their own heroes. Explore the emotional lives of our pets - the deep bond between them, the families that love them - and find out what your pets are really doing when you’re not at home. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 597932111 | Café Scientifique: Building a community to tackle problems in health, environment & education | 2020-03-17 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-17 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-28 11:29 am | **Rebecca Hof - It takes a village: Building a research community to tackle problems in disease, environment & education.** **Reservations open on Monday, 17 February, 2020.** Join us to hear **Rebecca Hof**, Lab Manager at the [Facility for Biological Sample Preparation](https://www.uvic.ca/research/biosample/index.php) (FBS), discuss how it takes a village: **Building a research community to tackle problems in disease, environment & education.** The FBS is housed in the [Centre for Advanced Materials and Related Technology](https://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/camtec/) which offers equipement, training and collaboration opportunities to promote interdisciplinary research at UVic. Rebecca has a degree in Molecular Genetics and specilizes in protein expression and purification, protein biochemistry, assay development, and tissue culture. Doors open at 5:00pm and the talk will start at 6:00 pm. Menu items available for purchase. Parking is free after 5pm in the parkade beside Hermann's. Seating is limited so please try to arrive prior to 6pm to get a good seat. **What is a Café Scientifique?** University research has a funny habit of being hard to reach if you don't work at a university, yet research itself in all of its many forms is one of those great universal passions that appeals to and connects us all. UVic's Café Scientifique/Historique programs bridge the research-to-public gap. Hosted by a number of units across campus, these evening cafés provide insight into topics of popular interest that appeal to the lover of knowledge in all of us. They are also a fantastic opportunity to meet local researchers and discuss some of the most interesting and sometimes contentious research underway in Canada. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-a-community-to-tackle-problems-in-health-enviroment-education-tickets-91856686823**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-a-community-to-tackle-problems-in-health-enviroment-education-tickets-91856686823) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 638614606 | A Passage to India | 2020-03-17 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-17 | 9:44 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:09 am | Based on the novel by E. M. Forster, the film is set in colonial India in 1924. Adela Quested (Judy Davis), a sheltered British woman, travels to the subcontinent to visit her fiancé; her traveling companion is his mother Mrs. Moore (Peggy Ashcroft). They hope to experience the sights and the sounds of “the real India”. Soon, Adela and Mrs. Moore befriend Dr. Aziz (Victor Banerjee). He invites them to accompany him on a visit to the Marabar caves. What happens in the mystical caves touches off a mystery that brings to light the shameful hypocrisy and racism prevalent in the ruling British class. –TCM "SUPERB. THERE ARE STUNNING IMAGES -- ECHOES UPON VISUAL ECHOES -- IN THIS BRILLIANTLY ACTED FILM." --Time Magazine "WHAT A SUMPTUOUS CANVAS DAVID LEAN GIVES US, AND WHAT A SUPERB CAST." --Newsweek UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 650226814 | Artist Talk with Sound Designer/Composer David Parfit | 2020-03-17 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-17 | 8:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | CineVic Society of Independent Filmmakers | 2020-03-04 12:02 pm | **Join us for a FREE artist talk by local sound designer, composer, and recording mixer David Parfit.** CineVic is pleased to have him as the seventh mentor in our new film training program The Incubators! David Parfit is a trained composer with a Master in Music Technology from New York University and a passion for exploring non-traditional sounds. Known for his easy-going demeanour, technological expertise, and creative approach, David has created scores that have been heard around the world in theatres, online, and on TV (CBC, BBC, ABC, PBS, ESPN, National Geographic, and others). His feature film work includes Esluna: The First Monolith (2018, co-scored with Marc Junker), The Hollow Child (2017), Maureen Bradley’s award-winning comedy Two 4 One (2015) and the critically-acclaimed documentary, Saving Luna (later re-edited with narration by Ryan Reynolds and released in US theatres as The Whale – co-composed with Tobin Stokes). Film and TV projects that David has scored have won more than 50 industry and festival awards worldwide. He is the owner of Seaside Sound, where he’s accumulated ten years of experience in composing, producing, post-production sound design, editing, and mixing for film and TV. David and business partner Scott Amos run the interactive installation art company Monkey C Interactive, which recently designed and installed the now-well-known Musical Railings in downtown Victoria and Floralume in New Westminster. Artist Talk w/ David Parfit Tuesday March 17th 2020 7:00pm CineVic (#102 – 764 Yates Street) **\*Limited Seating – Registration Required\*** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-with-sound-designercomposer-david-parfit-tickets-98128293367**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artist-talk-with-sound-designercomposer-david-parfit-tickets-98128293367) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 637480953 | Spark Festival 2020: KISMET, things have changed | 2020-03-17 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-17 | 8:50 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until March 20, 2020 | 2020-03-20 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200320T065959Z | Belfry Theatre | Belfry Theatre | 2020-02-24 3:54 pm | 2020-02-24 3:55 pm | **A show about fate and destiny, a decade in the making.** Ten years ago, four artists in their late 20’s and early 30’s travelled across the country to interview 100 people, aged 1 to 100. Now, a decade later and in a very different place in life, the same team set out to find the surviving people and interview them again. What they discovered on the road is revealed in a complicated yet intimate portrait of change. Not so much a sequel as a stand-alone look at the dramatic shifts can take place over the course of a decade. **Dates & Times** **Tuesday, March 17 – 7:30 pm** **Wednesday, March 18 – 7:30 pm** **Thursday, March 19 – 7:30 pm** **Friday, March 20 – 8 pm** **Saturday, March 21 – 8 pm** **clock-512** **Running Time** **80 minutes with no intermission** **Price Range** **Adult – $29** **Student Discount – 50% off****[](https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/destiny-usa/)** **<https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/kismet-things-have-changed/>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 637481798 | Spark Festival 2020: Between Breaths | 2020-03-17 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-17 | 8:40 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until March 20, 2020 | 2020-03-20 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200320T065959Z | Belfry Theatre | Belfry Theatre | 2020-02-24 3:56 pm | 2020-02-24 3:57 pm | **“Forty tons of muscle, fat, and bone, launched like a rocket. A Breach. No one’s entirely sure of why they do it. I might be tempted to say it’s nothing if not joy.”** In the final moments of his extraordinary life, east coast whale researcher Jon Lien tried desperately to tell his wife something, which she struggled to understand. Between Breaths floats through the inspiring career of the man who freed more than 500 whales from fishing nets. From his unexpected first encounter with a whale, Lien worked to earn the trust of the injured giants, as well as the fishermen whose nets accidentally entrapped them. Featuring an evocative live score by Newfoundland’s Juno-nominated The Once, this moving work by renowned playwright Robert Chafe (Tempting Providence) examines what it means to find your passion and how to let it go. **Dates & Times** **Tuesday, March 17 – 7:30 pm** **Wednesday, March 18 – 7:30 pm** **Thursday, March 19 – 7:30 pm** **Friday, March 20 – 8 pm** **Saturday, March 21 – 8 pm** **clock-512** **Running Time** **70 minutes with no intermission** **Price Range** **Adult – $29** **Student Discount – 50% off****[](https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/kismet-things-have-changed/)** **<https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/between-breaths/>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 638657043 | ☘️ It's St Patrick's Day! An Irish evening with Schryer, Dobres and Friends! | 2020-03-17 | 8:00 pm | 2020-03-17 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Hermann's Jazz Club | 2020-02-25 9:26 am | It's St. Patrick's Day! Come and celebrate the rich culture of authentic Irish traditional music, Irish dance, with Irish treats & refreshments in one of Victoria's favourite performance venues. Performers: Pierre Schryer (fiddle) & Adam Dobres (guitar) Musical friends will be joining in for the 'craic' **$15-$20** **Advance Tickets are available only online:** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/its-st-patricks-day-an-irish-evening-with-pierre-schryer-adam-dobres-tickets-95555616421**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/its-st-patricks-day-an-irish-evening-with-pierre-schryer-adam-dobres-tickets-95555616421) \* other fees may apply, for online sales. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 638614607 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: The Secret Life of Pets 2 | 2020-03-18 | 12:30 pm | 2020-03-18 | 1:56 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:08 am | USA, 2019, minutes, rated G When the owners are away, the pets will play. The Secret Life of Pets 2 continues the story of Max (Patton Oswalt), Gidget (Jenny Slate), Snowball (Kevin Hart) and the rest of the gang as they take on new adventures and are pushed to find the courage to become their own heroes. Explore the emotional lives of our pets - the deep bond between them, the families that love them - and find out what your pets are really doing when you’re not at home. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 638614608 | The Body Remembers When The World Broke Open | 2020-03-18 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-18 | 8:46 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:09 am | A chance encounter on a rainy Vancouver street gives way to a potentially life-changing series of events in this involving and quietly haunting drama. Though it addresses issues of resounding enormity, The Body Remembers favors intimacy and hesitancy over grandstanding as it follows, mostly in real time, the halting conversation of two strangers, one in an abusive relationship and the other trying, gently but insistently, to help her. Through the moment-to-moment shifts in guardedness and understanding between the central characters, writer-directors Elle Máijá Tailfeathers and Kathleen Hepburn look at domestic violence, economic inequality and indigenous identity. In its subtle way The Body offers a seethingly critical view of history from its own front line, the perspective of those left behind.—Hollywood Reporter UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 654549789 | Nerd Nite Victoria March 2020: Women's History Month | 2020-03-18 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-18 | 10:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Nerd NIte YYJ | 2020-03-07 2:36 pm | **Join us for the special March edition of Nerd Nite Victoria, celebrating Women's history month, with talks about galaxies, death and BC fish** At Nerd Nite enthusiasts talk about their passion in an informal atmosphere. Our audience is anyone interested in science, geeky subjects and other passions. **Our talks this month:** **– Mallory Thorp – “Clash of the galaxies”** **– Monica Wilkins – “Conversations about death: normalizing the human experience”** **– Desiree Bulger – “Wishful sinking: do shipwrecks make a good habitat for BC groundfish?”** **Entrance fee $5 (students, door only), $10 (regular), donations encouraged (\*)** **Doors open at 7.00 PM, opening at 7.30 PM.** **Everyone (19+) is welcome!** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nerd-nite-victoria-march-2020-womens-history-month-tickets-98793643447>** \* This is a non-profit event. All income from the entrance fee goes to the rent of the venue and organizational costs. Accessibility: – The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. – More detailed venue accessibility info is available at https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ – Washrooms are for all genders. **Volunteer with The VEC:** [**https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/**](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+), Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 643346916 | Discussion Circle: “Bringing it home: Reconciliation in your everyday life" | 2020-03-18 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-18 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Fairfield Gonzales Community Association | 2020-02-28 3:27 pm | Do you have questions about reconciliation with Indigenous people? Are you working to understand reconciliation or to integrate it into your daily life? The Fairfield Gonzales Community Association's Truth and Reconciliation Circle is hosting a discussion about how to put reconciliation into practice in your home, work, and community. This discussion circle is a safe, non-judgmental space for you to bring your feelings, and questions about what reconciliation means. We will also talk about opportunities to promote reconciliation in the Fairfield Gonzales community. This is not a planning session or formal presentation--new participants are welcome to attend and bring their ideas and questions. Snacks and refreshments provided. [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discussion-circle-bringing-it-home-reconciliation-in-your-everyday-life-tickets-97400309949**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discussion-circle-bringing-it-home-reconciliation-in-your-everyday-life-tickets-97400309949) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 638614609 | The Body Remembers When The World Broke Open | 2020-03-18 | 9:10 pm | 2020-03-18 | 10:56 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:09 am | A chance encounter on a rainy Vancouver street gives way to a potentially life-changing series of events in this involving and quietly haunting drama. Though it addresses issues of resounding enormity, The Body Remembers favors intimacy and hesitancy over grandstanding as it follows, mostly in real time, the halting conversation of two strangers, one in an abusive relationship and the other trying, gently but insistently, to help her. Through the moment-to-moment shifts in guardedness and understanding between the central characters, writer-directors Elle Máijá Tailfeathers and Kathleen Hepburn look at domestic violence, economic inequality and indigenous identity. In its subtle way The Body offers a seethingly critical view of history from its own front line, the perspective of those left behind.—Hollywood Reporter UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638614610 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: The Secret Life of Pets 2 | 2020-03-19 | 12:30 pm | 2020-03-19 | 1:56 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:17 am | USA, 2019, minutes, rated G When the owners are away, the pets will play. The Secret Life of Pets 2 continues the story of Max (Patton Oswalt), Gidget (Jenny Slate), Snowball (Kevin Hart) and the rest of the gang as they take on new adventures and are pushed to find the courage to become their own heroes. Explore the emotional lives of our pets - the deep bond between them, the families that love them - and find out what your pets are really doing when you’re not at home. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 620412442 | 🥃🍫 Whisky & Chocolate | 2020-03-19 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-19 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-12 1:45 pm | **We want to elevate your whisky experience by pairing craft chocolate with it! Will you join us??** We heard you and we have added this event again, sold out really fast the two times before so grab your tickets fast! Connor with Malts etc will host this class again with Julie's Chocolate Delights to bring you great whisky & chocolate pairings! **Tickets: Just 25$ (16 spots available), purchase online through eventbrite or facebook.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whisky-chocolate-tickets-94478274061**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whisky-chocolate-tickets-94478274061) .... Phone:250-590-5883 Email: tudorlrsevents@gmail.com Please taste responsibly and plan for a safe ride home. Participants must be at least 19 years of age. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 638614611 | The Body Remembers When The World Broke Open | 2020-03-19 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-19 | 8:46 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:09 am | A chance encounter on a rainy Vancouver street gives way to a potentially life-changing series of events in this involving and quietly haunting drama. Though it addresses issues of resounding enormity, The Body Remembers favors intimacy and hesitancy over grandstanding as it follows, mostly in real time, the halting conversation of two strangers, one in an abusive relationship and the other trying, gently but insistently, to help her. Through the moment-to-moment shifts in guardedness and understanding between the central characters, writer-directors Elle Máijá Tailfeathers and Kathleen Hepburn look at domestic violence, economic inequality and indigenous identity. In its subtle way The Body offers a seethingly critical view of history from its own front line, the perspective of those left behind.—Hollywood Reporter UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638614612 | The Body Remembers When The World Broke Open | 2020-03-19 | 9:10 pm | 2020-03-19 | 10:56 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:09 am | A chance encounter on a rainy Vancouver street gives way to a potentially life-changing series of events in this involving and quietly haunting drama. Though it addresses issues of resounding enormity, The Body Remembers favors intimacy and hesitancy over grandstanding as it follows, mostly in real time, the halting conversation of two strangers, one in an abusive relationship and the other trying, gently but insistently, to help her. Through the moment-to-moment shifts in guardedness and understanding between the central characters, writer-directors Elle Máijá Tailfeathers and Kathleen Hepburn look at domestic violence, economic inequality and indigenous identity. In its subtle way The Body offers a seethingly critical view of history from its own front line, the perspective of those left behind.—Hollywood Reporter UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 653249091 | 🌱 Free - Gardening with Native Plants Workshop | 2020-03-20 | 12:30 pm | 2020-03-20 | 3:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | 2020-03-06 2:01 pm | Jay Rastogi, expert gardener and Site Manager at Swan Lake, will explore the many benefits of planting, propagating and harvesting of native plants in your yard. Find out about the benefits to wildlife and water conservation, cultural history, and edibility of many of our local shrubs, wildflowers and trees during this practical 3 hour workshop. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will also be provided. **Dates:** Wednesday, March 11 – 12:30 – 3:30 Friday, March 20 – 12:30 – 3:30 Saturday, March 21 – 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, April 1 – 12:30 – 3:30 Friday, April 3 – 9:30 – 12:30 Saturday, April 4 – 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, April 22 – 12:30 – 3:30 **All workshops are free for residents of Greater Victoria, but you must pre-register.** [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-7/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-7/) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 638676843 | One World (Dress Rehearsal) | 2020-03-20 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-20 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | The Royal & McPherson Theatres | 2020-02-25 9:39 am | It takes a community to raise a show. This spring, nearly 200 Pearson College UWC students from all over the world will showcase their talents through One World — an inspiring presentation of dance, song and spoken word performances. This global showcase brings the music, dance and stories of dozens of countries right to Victoria’s doorstep. All Pearson students work together to create every aspect of the onstage production, the backstage technical tasks and the informative expo displays in the theatre lobby. **\*Tickets are $30.00 for March 21st | On sale November 1, 2019** **\*Tickets are $15.00 for the Dress Rehearsal on March 20th** [**https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/one-world-2020-mcpherson-playhouse**](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/one-world-2020-mcpherson-playhouse) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 638614613 | Ford v Ferrari | 2020-03-20 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-20 | 5:33 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:10 am | Nominated for 4 Academy Awards Including Best Picture Based on a weirdly true story set in the 1960s, Ford v Ferrari centers on the legendary ex-racer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and the rowdy, insolent Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who’s a prodigy both behind the wheel and under the hood. After being rebuffed and insulted following a failed attempt to purchase the Italian company Ferrari, Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) vows to build his own race cars and crush the smug Enzo Ferrari (Remo Girone) in the 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans. Together Shelby and Miles get busy hammering frames and shedding scores of pounds of engine parts. Ford v Ferrari is so thrillingly well made that it’s only later, when your pulse slows, that you see how formulaic it is. But formulas are made to be overhauled, and this film has some fascinating upgrades. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 599796616 | 🥃🧀 Whisky & Cheese | 2020-03-20 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-20 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-29 4:12 pm | **After the success of our Whisky & Chocolate class, we couldn't stop there, so we are going into Whisky & Cheese !!!** Choux Choux Charcuterie and Victoria Whisky Tastings & Experiences bring you a Whisky & Cheese Pairing Masterclass. This class will be hosted by Melissa with Victoria Whisky Tastings and Experiences and Jon from Choux Choux Charcuterie. Grab your tickets, find your seat and enjoy this amazing class! **$30** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whisky-cheese-tickets-91274996973**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whisky-cheese-tickets-91274996973) ... Phone:250-590-5883 Email: tudorlrsevents@gmail.com Please taste responsibly and plan for a safe ride home. Participants must be at least 19 years of age. NOTE: If for some reason you can't attend the event, email Marta at tudorlrsevents@gmail.com for a potential refund or exchange. We got a waiting list for each event. |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 653179670 | Comic Book Cabaret | 2020-03-20 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-20 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Enigmatic Events | Enigmatic Events | 2020-03-06 12:40 pm | 2020-03-06 12:41 pm | **A night of fandom and fun! Enigmatic Events Collective invites you to celebrate love for the geekier things in life. This evening is dedicated to our adoration of the nerdy. Whether you love superheros, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, or all of the above, you're sure to be tantalized by what these local artists have to offer. Featuring live sets by some of your favourite Victoria talent, there will be laughter, songs, and of course supers.** **PLEASE NOTE-** This event is hosted at the Victoria Events Centre which is not a wheelchair accessible facility. There are 23 stairs with 2 landings. If you have questions about physical, financial, or emotional accessibility, please message the hosts. **$20-$25** [**https://www.showpass.com/comic-book-cabaret-2020/**](https://www.showpass.com/comic-book-cabaret-2020/) **ABOUT THE ARTISTS:** ENIGMATIC EVENTS COLLECTIVE is your host for the evening. This dynamic duo create events and workshops around the greater Victoria area. Producing everything from murder mysteries to trust-building workshops, Enigmatic's co-owners Natasha Guerra and Chris Rudram live to entertain. If you're looking for a lively way to entertain or a new way to connect to your peers, their outside eye can help with a fun new view. You can follow Enigmatic Events Collective at @enigmaticevents FAKE FAKE is a dynamic super-duo who produce R&B music for the 21st century. Producer and instrumentalist Charlotte Hynds and vocalist Justin Campbell will rock your socks off. Follow them at Fake Fake on FB and @fakefakesounds on IG You can also watch the video to their new single Disposable Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k2UAcq3PVg THE SALTINES are the all-singing-all-dancing fierce & fabulous girl group of your dreams! They consist of Lil’ Jam Jam, Cookie Cream, Peaches, Cherry, and…Ingrid and have been popping up on local stages with high-velocity dance numbers, impeccable comedic timing, melodies to make your heart swoon, and overall sex appeal. Brought to you by local theatre company, Salty Broad Productions, you may remember them from their recent performances at the eat your heART out Cabaret presented as part of OUTstages, Phamus Productions' Frightmare Before Christmas, and their 2019 Victoria Fringe super hit GRL PWR (co-written/created by Sadie Evans and Emilee Nimetz). In short, these 5 badass babes are here to entertain you and to bring the party! Be sure to follow The Saltines (FB The Saltines / IG @the\_saltines\_xo) and Salty Broad Productions (FB Salty Broad Productionss / IG @saltybroad) to stay up to date on all their awesome events and appearances! Also Featuring: PAUL SHORTT- Actor, writer, emcee, producer, improviser, musician, general person about town. If there’s a way to get out of their comfort zone on stage and push it to new and exciting boundaries, they do it unapologetically. AMY CULLIFORD - Improviser, opera lover, actual Disney Princess. Has inked herself with the Deathly Hallows symbol - such nerd. Much wow. NATASHA GUERRA - One half of Enigmatic Events Collective, improviser, and big time nerd. Don't ask her to choose a favourite hobbit. MATT HERRING - Improv coach, writer, environmentalist, and master of dungeons. Has seen every Marvel film to hit theatres. **LIVE ART from:** KLEQUE METHOD - Kleque Method Designs emerged in the Victoria scene in 2017; Originally from Calgary, Crystal, the artist behind Kleque Method spent years exercising her creative outlet through music projects; once she arrived on Vancouver Island in 2013, her creativity flourished in digital and acrylic medium. As of late, she has been working with clay and sculpting, working on her first designer Toy series. Her creative style speaks bold color and broad lines with a variety of random shapes throughout her designs. Often obscure and abstract, her designs are lively with personality. Kleque Methods’ inspiration is derived from street art and urban contemporary art. In addition, she is inspired by nature, architecture and character illustrations. Follow them on IG : @kleque\_method. With more to come! **Volunteer with The VEC:** [**https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/**](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638815406 | Fairfield Gonzales Community Association March Community Dinner | 2020-03-20 | 6:30 pm | 2020-03-20 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-02-25 11:48 am | 2020-02-25 11:50 am | **Eat a nice dinner with your family, friends or neighbors!** **ATTENTION: If you are registering several people for this event, please email us at event@fairfieldcommunity.ca IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE.** Get to know people in the community while enjoying a delicious meal! Enjoy a conversation while satisfying your taste buds! And bring the little ones, as we will have a children's games space. Please register to reserve your spot; we have space for 50 guests! Suggested donation of $5.00 per person and $10.00 for a family. **Please pay online. If you can't, pay through the phone (250) 382-4604 or come in-person at 1330 Fairfield Road.** Due to dietary sensitivities we will be offering gluten, dairy, and meat free options. We hope to see you there! Please email event@fairfieldcommunity.ca if you have any questions. The Community Dinner series is made possible by the City of Victoria.[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/february-community-dinner-tickets-91394113253) **<https://fairfieldcommunity.ca/events/>** |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 638614614 | Ford v Ferrari | 2020-03-20 | 6:30 pm | 2020-03-20 | 9:03 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:10 am | Nominated for 4 Academy Awards Including Best Picture Based on a weirdly true story set in the 1960s, Ford v Ferrari centers on the legendary ex-racer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and the rowdy, insolent Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who’s a prodigy both behind the wheel and under the hood. After being rebuffed and insulted following a failed attempt to purchase the Italian company Ferrari, Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) vows to build his own race cars and crush the smug Enzo Ferrari (Remo Girone) in the 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans. Together Shelby and Miles get busy hammering frames and shedding scores of pounds of engine parts. Ford v Ferrari is so thrillingly well made that it’s only later, when your pulse slows, that you see how formulaic it is. But formulas are made to be overhauled, and this film has some fascinating upgrades. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 623577000 | 💻 Protecting Your Digital Footprint - A Free Info Session | 2020-03-20 | 6:30 pm | 2020-03-20 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Administrator | 2020-02-14 6:49 pm | **Learn about ways to practice safe computing in your professional and personal life.** Join the VWCA for our March Speaker's night and learn how to protect your digital footprint! We all use technology to save time, make appointments, network with others, banking, gaming, and more. Learn about ways to practice safe computing in your professional and personal life. Also learn about ways to ensure other members of your family are safe. Protecting Your Digital Footprint is presented by Dr. Janni Aragon of the UVic Speakers Bureau. Dr. Janni Aragon (BA/MA San Diego State University, MA/PhD UC Riverside) is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Political Science at the University of Victoria. She has taught courses on American Politics, Political Theory, Gender and Politics, Feminist Theory, Gender and International Relations, Model United Nations Simulation, Internship in Political Science, as well as numerous Women's Studies courses at the University of Victoria and San Diego State University. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/protecting-your-digital-footprint-a-free-info-session-tickets-94267597923**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/protecting-your-digital-footprint-a-free-info-session-tickets-94267597923) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 654698677 | 🎨 Research & Response - Hill Strategies, Primary Colours/Couleurs primaires | 2020-03-20 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-20 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-03-07 5:50 pm | 2020-03-07 5:51 pm | **Demographic Diversity of Artists in Canada report by Hill Strategies Research with a response by Primary Colours/Couleurs primaires** Research & Response - with Hill Strategies, and Primary Colours/ Couleurs primaires Location: SKAM Satellite Studio – 849 Fort Street, Victoria, BC Date: Friday, March 20, 2020, 7pm **Admission: Free, but donations are welcome** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/research-response-hill-strategies-primary-colourscouleurs-primaires-tickets-98698191949**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/research-response-hill-strategies-primary-colourscouleurs-primaires-tickets-98698191949) FMI: Doug Jarvis, info@proartalliance.ca, 250-858-3079 Victoria - The ProArt Alliance of Greater Victoria is pleased to host Kelly Hill of Hill Strategies Research Inc for a presentation and discussion of the recent report on the Demographic Diversity of Artists in Canada based on 2016 census data. A response to the report will be provided by France Trépanier and Chris Creighton-Kelly, Co-Directors of Primary Colours/Couleurs primaires, followed by a question and answer period. This research highlights specific demographic categories including Indigenous and Racialized artists, providing a detailed portrait of current circumstances facing many practicing artists. Research of this type has the ability to inform and influence decisions made by public policy makers. Engagement and response is crucial to the reality that this research makes visible. It contributes to our collective understanding of what this content reveals about the Canadian art systems and how it can be used to mobilize or strengthen support for the arts and culture sector. This Research & Response event is intended to engage with current Diversity of Artists in Canada research and explore its relevance to the contemporary art context. This event has been made possible through an award to the ProArt Alliance of one of four no-fee presentations by Hill Strategies as part of the Statistical Insights on the Arts series selected and funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, and Hill Strategies Research. FMI: Doug Jarvis / ProArt Alliance / info@proartalliance.ca / 250-858-3079 Project partners: Hill Strategies, Primary Colours/Couleurs primaires Event sponsors: ProArt Alliance of Greater Victoria, Theatre SKAM Program funders: Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council for The Arts, Canadian Heritage |
Free (Registration Required), By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 599802684 | URBANITE | 2020-03-20 | 8:00 pm | 2020-03-20 | 11:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-01-29 4:20 pm | **19+ Event** Urbanite, the hippest, happening night of art and mingling in the city! As part of the Gallery’s adult programming, this event animates a range of themes from our exhibitions to current cultural topics. Experience art through custom cocktails, exhibition interventions, live music and hands-on activities! UP NEXT: Friday, March 20, 2020 | 8-11pm Ring in Spring and harness the transformative power of the season! As we launch into a new season (in a new decade!) it’s a great time to imagine how we might see our future selves. Step into a whole new you as we celebrate the possibilities and beauty of the changing season. We invite you to join us for an uplifting night of art, movement, and connection. To help us celebrate the metamorphic power of Spring, DJ Nova Jade is back to draw us out of our winter slumber and onto the dance floor. Lighthouse Brewing Company, Little Jumbo, Mission Hill Family Estate Winery and Victoria Soda Works at the bar. **$15-20** **Tickets go on sale March 3, 2020 at noon sharp.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/urbanite-march-20-2020-tickets-92088221349**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/urbanite-march-20-2020-tickets-92088221349) *Are you a Member of the Gallery? Enjoy early access to ticket sales on March 1 at noon sharp (4 max per member).* *The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is located on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen speaking peoples, today known as the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. We extend our gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to live and work on this territory.* *The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is wheelchair accessible with a ramp to the main entrance and into the gallery spaces. The upper-level administration offices are not wheelchair accessible and are accessed by three flights of stairs. There are four gender inclusive washrooms that are wheelchair accessible.* |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 637481837 | Spark Festival 2020: Between Breaths | 2020-03-20 | 8:00 pm | 2020-03-20 | 9:10 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until March 22, 2020 | 2020-03-22 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200322T065959Z | Belfry Theatre | 2020-02-24 3:57 pm | **“Forty tons of muscle, fat, and bone, launched like a rocket. A Breach. No one’s entirely sure of why they do it. I might be tempted to say it’s nothing if not joy.”** In the final moments of his extraordinary life, east coast whale researcher Jon Lien tried desperately to tell his wife something, which she struggled to understand. Between Breaths floats through the inspiring career of the man who freed more than 500 whales from fishing nets. From his unexpected first encounter with a whale, Lien worked to earn the trust of the injured giants, as well as the fishermen whose nets accidentally entrapped them. Featuring an evocative live score by Newfoundland’s Juno-nominated The Once, this moving work by renowned playwright Robert Chafe (Tempting Providence) examines what it means to find your passion and how to let it go. **Dates & Times** **Tuesday, March 17 – 7:30 pm** **Wednesday, March 18 – 7:30 pm** **Thursday, March 19 – 7:30 pm** **Friday, March 20 – 8 pm** **Saturday, March 21 – 8 pm** **clock-512** **Running Time** **70 minutes with no intermission** **Price Range** **Adult – $29** **Student Discount – 50% off****[](https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/kismet-things-have-changed/)** **<https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/between-breaths/>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 637481130 | Spark Festival 2020: KISMET, things have changed | 2020-03-20 | 8:00 pm | 2020-03-20 | 9:20 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until March 22, 2020 | 2020-03-22 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200322T065959Z | Belfry Theatre | 2020-02-24 3:55 pm | **A show about fate and destiny, a decade in the making.** Ten years ago, four artists in their late 20’s and early 30’s travelled across the country to interview 100 people, aged 1 to 100. Now, a decade later and in a very different place in life, the same team set out to find the surviving people and interview them again. What they discovered on the road is revealed in a complicated yet intimate portrait of change. Not so much a sequel as a stand-alone look at the dramatic shifts can take place over the course of a decade. **Dates & Times** **Tuesday, March 17 – 7:30 pm** **Wednesday, March 18 – 7:30 pm** **Thursday, March 19 – 7:30 pm** **Friday, March 20 – 8 pm** **Saturday, March 21 – 8 pm** **clock-512** **Running Time** **80 minutes with no intermission** **Price Range** **Adult – $29** **Student Discount – 50% off****[](https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/destiny-usa/)** **<https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/kismet-things-have-changed/>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |||
| 638614615 | Ford v Ferrari | 2020-03-20 | 9:20 pm | 2020-03-20 | 11:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:10 am | Nominated for 4 Academy Awards Including Best Picture Based on a weirdly true story set in the 1960s, Ford v Ferrari centers on the legendary ex-racer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and the rowdy, insolent Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who’s a prodigy both behind the wheel and under the hood. After being rebuffed and insulted following a failed attempt to purchase the Italian company Ferrari, Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) vows to build his own race cars and crush the smug Enzo Ferrari (Remo Girone) in the 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans. Together Shelby and Miles get busy hammering frames and shedding scores of pounds of engine parts. Ford v Ferrari is so thrillingly well made that it’s only later, when your pulse slows, that you see how formulaic it is. But formulas are made to be overhauled, and this film has some fascinating upgrades. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 653249230 | 🌱 Free - Gardening with Native Plants Workshop | 2020-03-21 | 9:30 am | 2020-03-21 | 12:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | 2020-03-06 2:01 pm | Jay Rastogi, expert gardener and Site Manager at Swan Lake, will explore the many benefits of planting, propagating and harvesting of native plants in your yard. Find out about the benefits to wildlife and water conservation, cultural history, and edibility of many of our local shrubs, wildflowers and trees during this practical 3 hour workshop. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will also be provided. **Dates:** Wednesday, March 11 – 12:30 – 3:30 Friday, March 20 – 12:30 – 3:30 Saturday, March 21 – 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, April 1 – 12:30 – 3:30 Friday, April 3 – 9:30 – 12:30 Saturday, April 4 – 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, April 22 – 12:30 – 3:30 **All workshops are free for residents of Greater Victoria, but you must pre-register.** [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-7/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-7/) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 582856518 | Planning Your Year Round Veggie Garden | 2020-03-21 | 10:00 am | 2020-03-21 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Community Member | 2020-01-17 4:22 pm | **Learn how to plan to grow year round, care for your soil, protect your crops in winter, and deal with pests and diseases.** Here in Victoria good planning makes it possible to harvest produce from our gardens during every month of the year. Knowing when to sow seeds is important. But it’s just as crucial to know when and how to transition one crop to another. This presentation will show you how to plan to grow year round, care for your soil, protect your crops in winter, and we’ll even touch on pests and diseases! Instructor Bio: As the Site Manager and Community Education Coordinator at the Compost Education centre, Kayla Siefried practices organic gardening and permaculture in the Compost Education Centre’s gardens and in her own urban backyard. She’s gathered knowledge from a variety of wise teachers after living and working on numerous permaculture inspired food growing farms in Canada, Australia, Ecuador, Cambodia. She’s completed various permaculture and gardening trainings, after she completed her formal education at the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies. Kayla has also spent time facilitating a wide variety of learning opportunities for learners of all ages, from preschoolers all the way up to older folks. She thrives on sharing her knowledge with others, and when she’s not teaching, playing in the garden, she’s likely cooking and preserving up a storm in the kitchen, dancing, crafting, hiking or camping! \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **$20 Non-Members / $15 Members (w/o free workshop credit)** **Only current members in good standing are eligible to use the free ticket option as a part of their member benefits package.** **Please pre-register for this event.** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/planning-your-year-round-veggie-garden-tickets-84983811869>** Customers can request a refund within 30 days of ticket purchase. You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contacting office@compost.bc.ca \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. [Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website](https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/compost-education-centre-membership/). Volunteer with the CEC: |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 562030273 | 🎈 Flight of the Hummingbird in Indigenous Languages | 2020-03-21 | 10:30 am | 2020-03-21 | 11:30 am | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 10:00 am | 2019-12-31 10:00 am | For children and their families. Join us for a retelling of Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas’ book Flight of the Hummingbird in Indigenous languages. No previous language knowledge required. Registration begins January 2. This program is presented as part of the Be a Hummingbird series. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/flight-of-the-hummingbird-in-indigenous-languages/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 638614616 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil | 2020-03-21 | 12:30 pm | 2020-03-21 | 2:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:16 am | Maleficent travels to a grand old castle to celebrate young Aurora's upcoming wedding to Prince Phillip. While there, she meets Aurora's future mother-in-law -- a conniving queen who hatches a devious plot to destroy the land's fairies. Hoping to stop her, Maleficent joins forces with a seasoned warrior and a group of outcasts to battle the queen and her powerful army. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 582842451 | Plant Identification & Culture Workshops | 2020-03-21 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-21 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 4:02 pm | **January 25, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 23 (field trip – please pre-register), June 20, July 18, August 15 (field trip – please pre-register), September 19, October 17, November 21, December 5** **Instructor: Diane Pierce** Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. **HCP Members $35.00 per session** **or $350 for 12 sessions** **Non-Members $45.00 per session** **or $450 for 12 sessions** **Register online or call 250 479 6162****[](https://hcp.ca/event/cannabis-basics-for-the-home-grower-4/)** **<https://hcp.ca/event/13586/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 624925533 | The Herbal Kitchen – Cooking With Wild Edibles Workshop | 2020-03-21 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-21 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-02-15 8:56 pm | 2020-02-15 8:56 pm | Come spend the afternoon learning to find and identify medicinal edible herbs. Wild plants are nutritious, tasty and a great way to increase your health and cut your grocery bill. In this workshop you will learn about the many delicious, healthy and nutritionally-packed wild edible, medicinal plants that are yours for the picking! This class will focus on healthy edible weeds that grow all around us. You will learn how to identify and harvest these tasty edibles, as well as several different ways to prepare them. Take home recipes and enjoy a wild edible meal prepared during class. **HCP Members $55 / Non Members $65** **Register online or call 250 479 6162[](https://hcp.ca/event/the-herbal-kitchen-cooking-with-wild-edibles-workshop/)** <https://hcp.ca/event/the-herbal-kitchen-cooking-with-wild-edibles-workshop/> |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 638675883 | One World | 2020-03-21 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-21 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until March 22, 2020 | 2020-03-21 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200322T065959Z | The Royal & McPherson Theatres | The Royal & McPherson Theatres | 2020-02-25 9:38 am | 2020-02-25 9:39 am | It takes a community to raise a show. This spring, nearly 200 Pearson College UWC students from all over the world will showcase their talents through One World — an inspiring presentation of dance, song and spoken word performances. This global showcase brings the music, dance and stories of dozens of countries right to Victoria’s doorstep. All Pearson students work together to create every aspect of the onstage production, the backstage technical tasks and the informative expo displays in the theatre lobby. **\*Tickets are $30.00 for March 21st | On sale November 1, 2019** **\*Tickets are $15.00 for the Dress Rehearsal on March 20th** [**https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/one-world-2020-mcpherson-playhouse**](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/one-world-2020-mcpherson-playhouse) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 638614617 | Ford v Ferrari | 2020-03-21 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-21 | 5:33 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:10 am | Nominated for 4 Academy Awards Including Best Picture Based on a weirdly true story set in the 1960s, Ford v Ferrari centers on the legendary ex-racer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and the rowdy, insolent Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who’s a prodigy both behind the wheel and under the hood. After being rebuffed and insulted following a failed attempt to purchase the Italian company Ferrari, Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) vows to build his own race cars and crush the smug Enzo Ferrari (Remo Girone) in the 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans. Together Shelby and Miles get busy hammering frames and shedding scores of pounds of engine parts. Ford v Ferrari is so thrillingly well made that it’s only later, when your pulse slows, that you see how formulaic it is. But formulas are made to be overhauled, and this film has some fascinating upgrades. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 650302927 | 🥣 Miso 101 Workshop | 2020-03-21 | 4:30 pm | 2020-03-21 | 6:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Saanich Neighbourhood Place | 2020-03-04 1:05 pm | **Come join us for this 2 hour hands-on miso workshop, where you will learn how to make the traditional, yet less well known, shiro miso (sweet white miso).** With a more delicate flavour than darker varieties, shiro miso is naturally sweet, a little bit salty, and an incredibly versatile cooking ingredient. You will take home 700g of miso to ferment and the knowledge needed to make more miso at home! Included in the cost: All required ingredients and a fermentation vessel to take home 700g of shiro miso A variety of miso types to sample Tea and light snack We look forward to sharing our knowledge with you! The workshop will be held in the Saanich Neighbourhood Place’s commercial kitchen, inside Pearkes Recreation Centre near Tillicum Mall. **\* Tickets are $65, tax included.****[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tempeh-101-workshop-tickets-94518460259)** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/miso-101-workshop-tickets-87905203831>** |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 638614618 | Ford v Ferrari | 2020-03-21 | 6:30 pm | 2020-03-21 | 9:03 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:10 am | Nominated for 4 Academy Awards Including Best Picture Based on a weirdly true story set in the 1960s, Ford v Ferrari centers on the legendary ex-racer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and the rowdy, insolent Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who’s a prodigy both behind the wheel and under the hood. After being rebuffed and insulted following a failed attempt to purchase the Italian company Ferrari, Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) vows to build his own race cars and crush the smug Enzo Ferrari (Remo Girone) in the 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans. Together Shelby and Miles get busy hammering frames and shedding scores of pounds of engine parts. Ford v Ferrari is so thrillingly well made that it’s only later, when your pulse slows, that you see how formulaic it is. But formulas are made to be overhauled, and this film has some fascinating upgrades. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 572101458 | 🏒 Everett Silvertips vs Victoria Royals | 2020-03-21 | 7:05 pm | 2020-03-21 | 10:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-01-09 3:44 pm | 2020-01-09 3:44 pm | **ADULT - CORNERS $17.50** **ADULT - SIDES $22.00** **CHILD (2-5) $7.00** **CLUB $27.00** **FRONT 2 ROWS $22.00** **RAIL w/ buffet $62.00** **SENIOR (65+) $17.50** **STUDENT w/ ID $17.50** **YOUTH (6-12) $13.00** **<https://victoriaroyals.com/>** **For Accessibility Seating, please call [ (250) 220 7789](tel:2502207789) For more information on Accessibility Seating at Save-On-Foods Memorial centre click the link below. [sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/](http://sofmc.com/facility/fans-with-disabilities/)** **Please note: Section 104 is a non-alcohol section. Children 2 and over require a ticket.** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 638671504 | The Little Prince and other Works | 2020-03-21 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-21 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until March 23, 2020 | 2020-03-23 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200323T065959Z | The Royal & McPherson Theatres | 2020-02-25 9:36 am | 2020-02-25 9:36 am | Three vignettes in one performance. Artistic Director Paul Destrooper, inspired by Saint Exupéry’s brilliant book about the story of a grown-up meeting his inner child, has created this exciting new one-act ballet. Following will be two new creations from international choreographer Peter Quanz to Rachmaninov’s Vocalise, and from BV’s Destrooper, based on the life of Elinor Dunsmuir, a fascinating character from Victoria’s past with incredible artistic talent and passion. **\*Tickets starting at $30.00** [**https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/the-little-prince-2020-royal-theatre**](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/the-little-prince-2020-royal-theatre) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||
| 638676505 | One World | 2020-03-21 | 8:00 pm | 2020-03-21 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | The Royal & McPherson Theatres | 2020-02-25 9:39 am | It takes a community to raise a show. This spring, nearly 200 Pearson College UWC students from all over the world will showcase their talents through One World — an inspiring presentation of dance, song and spoken word performances. This global showcase brings the music, dance and stories of dozens of countries right to Victoria’s doorstep. All Pearson students work together to create every aspect of the onstage production, the backstage technical tasks and the informative expo displays in the theatre lobby. **\*Tickets are $30.00 for March 21st | On sale November 1, 2019** **\*Tickets are $15.00 for the Dress Rehearsal on March 20th** [**https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/one-world-2020-mcpherson-playhouse**](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/one-world-2020-mcpherson-playhouse) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 638614619 | Ford v Ferrari | 2020-03-21 | 9:20 pm | 2020-03-21 | 11:53 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:10 am | Nominated for 4 Academy Awards Including Best Picture Based on a weirdly true story set in the 1960s, Ford v Ferrari centers on the legendary ex-racer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and the rowdy, insolent Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who’s a prodigy both behind the wheel and under the hood. After being rebuffed and insulted following a failed attempt to purchase the Italian company Ferrari, Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) vows to build his own race cars and crush the smug Enzo Ferrari (Remo Girone) in the 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans. Together Shelby and Miles get busy hammering frames and shedding scores of pounds of engine parts. Ford v Ferrari is so thrillingly well made that it’s only later, when your pulse slows, that you see how formulaic it is. But formulas are made to be overhauled, and this film has some fascinating upgrades. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638614620 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil | 2020-03-22 | 12:30 pm | 2020-03-22 | 2:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:16 am | Maleficent travels to a grand old castle to celebrate young Aurora's upcoming wedding to Prince Phillip. While there, she meets Aurora's future mother-in-law -- a conniving queen who hatches a devious plot to destroy the land's fairies. Hoping to stop her, Maleficent joins forces with a seasoned warrior and a group of outcasts to battle the queen and her powerful army. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 567024859 | Fireside Music Chat 3 - with Dave Harris | 2020-03-22 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-22 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:51 am | A true scholar of the blues, usually found busking in the Inner Harbour, Dave Harris brings his encyclopedic knowledge of music to share with us at Fireside Music Chat 3! He has played with all the Victoria greats, been a guest lecturer at the University of Victoria, and a pioneer One-Man-Band, Dave will take us through music that influenced Billie Holiday, Louis Jordan, and more. Join us for a whole mess of blues. This workshop has a suggested donation of $12 (SDAV Members) and $15 (Non-Members) per person to cover the costs of the presenters. As this event takes place in a home, the address will be revealed privately to ticket holders the day before the event. For the safety of attendees with allergies and sensitivities, please avoid wearing strong scents (perfume/cologne, scented lotion) at this event. Tickets for sale: February 1, 2020 <https://www.swingvictoria.net/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 653274597 | Bloomin' - a group ceramic show | 2020-03-22 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-22 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-03-06 2:26 pm | Opening reception - Saturday, March 7th, 7-10PM Exhibition dates: March 8th - March 27th Artist Honorariums for this show are generously supplied by Feed the Arts in the CRD Bloomin’ is a group exhibition featuring the work of emerging ceramic artists in Victoria and throughout BC. As a group of 18 artists we each have differing personal motivations to produce art. Together we want to celebrate the scope of possibilities of the ceramic discipline and improve the visibility of ceramic artists. We are energized by the quality and diversity of work being produced by the growing group of local ceramicists, and we want to invite the community to enjoy the abundance with us. Group Bio: The 18 participating artists are Bronwyn Arundel, Zoë Brisebois-Bourget, Amelia Butcher, Bridget Fairbank, FP Ceramics, Angela Hopkins, Meg Hubert, Kate Kennedy, Sarah Leckie, Heather Lepp, Marita Manson, Munbeibi, Amanda Marie, RAMCHILD, Rogue Ceramics, Kendra Shaw, Léïa-Fahé Villeneuve, and Kate Wood. All artists work in BC, most in the realm of functional ceramics. The group has a diverse educational background, with some holding degrees in ceramic art, and others being self taught. |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 638672366 | The Little Prince and other Works | 2020-03-22 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-22 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | The Royal & McPherson Theatres | 2020-02-25 9:36 am | Three vignettes in one performance. Artistic Director Paul Destrooper, inspired by Saint Exupéry’s brilliant book about the story of a grown-up meeting his inner child, has created this exciting new one-act ballet. Following will be two new creations from international choreographer Peter Quanz to Rachmaninov’s Vocalise, and from BV’s Destrooper, based on the life of Elinor Dunsmuir, a fascinating character from Victoria’s past with incredible artistic talent and passion. **\*Tickets starting at $30.00** [**https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/the-little-prince-2020-royal-theatre**](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/the-little-prince-2020-royal-theatre) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 563261457 | Niki de Saint Phalle’s Tarot Garden in Tuscany with Betsy Tumasonis | 2020-03-22 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-22 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 5:57 pm | 2020-01-01 5:59 pm | Join us on March 22, from 2pm-4pm, as Betsy Tumasonis talks about Niki de Saint Phalle’s “Giardino dei Tarocchi”: A French Artist and her Italian Sculpture Garden. Niki de Saint Phalle (1930 – 2002) was a French artist and sculptor who associated in the early 1960s with the French Nouveaux Realistes group. She experimented with assemblages made of bizarre collections of objects, evoking a Dadaist sense of the absurd. With a growing awareness of feminist concerns, she began to make sculptures on the theme of the female body, often with explicit references to female sexuality. Her work became increasingly large in size and she became one of the few women artists of the 20th century to make sculpture on a monumental scale. In 1980 she began work on her “Giardino dei Tarocchi” (Tarot Garden) in Tuscany. She filled the park-like property with enormous colourful otherworldly figures based on images from the Tarot deck (fortune-telling cards). A stroll through the garden is a magical experience. *Betsy Tumasonis (Associate Professor Emeritus, University of Victoria) received her doctorate in Art History from the University of California at Berkeley. After teaching in the United States for several years, she immigrated to Canada in 1981 and joined the Department of History in Art (now the Department of Art History and Visual Studies) at the University of Victoria. She took early retirement in 1999.* *At UVic she taught courses at the undergraduate and graduate level on art of the 19th and 20th centuries (especially European art). She also served as the Chair of the Department.* *In 1989, she was awarded the UVic Alumni Association Award for Excellence in Teaching and in 1992 she received a 3M Teaching Fellowship. (This is a teaching award open to all 39,000 university professors in Canada, regardless of discipline. Ten were bestowed in 1992.)* **Single Tickets $35 General Admission | $30 for Gallery Members and Students** **Series Ticket (All four lectures) $120 General Admission | $100 for Gallery Member and Students** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-art-lecture-series-gardens-as-art-tickets-84644077715**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-art-lecture-series-gardens-as-art-tickets-84644077715) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 552711184 | Kids' Monthly Pinball League | 2020-03-22 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-22 | 5:00 pm | Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Monthly on the 4th Sunday | FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=4SU | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-21 4:26 pm | 3PM sign-in Beginner-friendly[](https://www.facebook.com/victoriapinball/) All ages Limited space - email to reserve your spot today! A great way to introduce your kids to the silver ball lifestyle! The first 30 - 45 minutes will consist of a lesson with one of our pinball wizards, and the final hour will be tournament style gameplay against your opponents! Prizes every time. To register your child, please email info@quazarsarcade.com with your childs name and age |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 638614621 | A Hidden Life | 2020-03-22 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-22 | 5:55 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:11 am | Inspired by the true story of Franz Jägerstätter (August Diehl), an Austrian peasant farmer who lives with his wife Fani (Valerie Pachner) and three young daughters. Franz is called into active duty to fight in WWII. It’s a war he doesn’t believe in, but even to be a medic would require Franz to swear an oath of loyalty to Adolf Hitler, an act his abiding faith will not permit. But Hitler will have his due, and the Nazis seek to extract it from Franz at any cost. Diehl and Pachner play their characters with Christ-and-Mary dignity in suffering as Franz is subjected to every humiliation and degradation to extract an oath. A Hidden Life is less a story than an experience, a spiritual journey made accessible through light and sound. Director Terrence Malick doesn’t transcend cinema. He sanctifies it.—Arizona Central UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638614622 | A Hidden Life | 2020-03-22 | 6:15 pm | 2020-03-22 | 9:10 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:11 am | Inspired by the true story of Franz Jägerstätter (August Diehl), an Austrian peasant farmer who lives with his wife Fani (Valerie Pachner) and three young daughters. Franz is called into active duty to fight in WWII. It’s a war he doesn’t believe in, but even to be a medic would require Franz to swear an oath of loyalty to Adolf Hitler, an act his abiding faith will not permit. But Hitler will have his due, and the Nazis seek to extract it from Franz at any cost. Diehl and Pachner play their characters with Christ-and-Mary dignity in suffering as Franz is subjected to every humiliation and degradation to extract an oath. A Hidden Life is less a story than an experience, a spiritual journey made accessible through light and sound. Director Terrence Malick doesn’t transcend cinema. He sanctifies it.—Arizona Central UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 625589988 | Jazz at the JCCV | 2020-03-22 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-22 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Jewish Community Centre of Victoria | 2020-02-16 10:23 am | Featuring Local Jazz Performers playing the music of Legendary Jewish Jazz Composers. Admission at the door is $20, $15 for JCCV members. Coffee/Tea and dessert included. Sunday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on March 22nd, April 26th and May 24th. <https://jccvictoria.ca/author/larrygontovnick/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 653108353 | ✡️ Mysticism Beyond Words: Sacred Singing with Rabbi Matt | 2020-03-22 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-22 | 9:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-03-06 11:39 am | Music has been described in Jewish mysticism as a universal key that can unlock even the most stubborn doors on the spiritual journey. Join Rabbi Matt as he leads us in sacred singing in the lineage of niggunim, wordless melodies that inspire, connect, and takes us beyond. No prior knowledge of the songs is necessary: just join the circle and sink in... Important: If you are interested in attending this event please send an email to Elisheva at elishevag@shaw.ca. The number of people responding will determine the location for this event. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 637483174 | 🎭 Spark Festival 2020: Belfry 101 Live! | 2020-03-22 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-22 | 8:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Belfry Theatre | Community Member | 2020-02-24 3:58 pm | 2020-02-24 4:11 pm | **Every year these talented students amaze us with their creativity and dedication.** The remarkable high school students in our Belfry 101 program create a performance based on their responses to themes and images from plays they’ve seen this season at the Belfry. Filtered through their own experiences and insights, the result is an original, surprising and personal piece of theatre. A TALKBACK WITH THE STUDENTS WILL FOLLOW THE PERFORMANCE. **Date & Time** **Sunday, March 22 – 7:30 pm** **clock-512** **Running Time** **60 minutes with no intermission** **Price Range** **Adult – $10** **Student Discount – 50% off****[](https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/kismet-things-have-changed/)** **<https://sparkfestival.ca/shows/belfry-101-live/>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 613031127 | 🎈 Spring Break at Swan Lake Sanctuary (By Donation) | 2020-03-23 | 12:00 pm | 2020-03-23 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until March 27, 2020 | 2020-03-26 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200327T065959Z | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | 2020-02-07 10:59 am | Games, crafts, songs, and hands-on activities; fun for the whole family! Swan Lake Loop hike and Christmas Hill hike both feature outdoor guided walks on enever terrain; be sure to wear sturdy shoes, bring a water bottle and snack if desired. **Monday, March 23: Snake Day** **Tuesday, March 24: Swan Lake Loop hike (hikes depart at 12:15 & 1:45 from the Nature House)** **Wednesday, March 25: Bird Day** **Thursday, March 26: Christmas Hill hike (hike departs at 12:15 from the Nature House)** All events are drop in 12-3 pm and will include family friendly crafts & activites while guided hikes have posted start times. The Snake event will also include live animals! Throughout Spring Break the Nature House is open 8:30 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. Feed the ducks, hold a snake, make a puzzle, buzz with the bees, hike a trail…. **Admission by donation ($5 per person suggested)** [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/spring-break-at-swan-lake/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/spring-break-at-swan-lake/) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 638614623 | The Sheltering Sky | 2020-03-23 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-23 | 9:18 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:11 am | In the aftermath of World War II, disaffected American intellectual marrieds Porter and Kit Moresby (John Malkovich, Debra Winger) journeyed to Tangier in search of artistic inspiration. However, the enticements of a foreign culture and the foreboding lure of the North African desert may instead deliver them to an unanticipated fate. Bernardo Bertolucci’s erotic, hypnotic adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Paul Bowles co-stars Campbell Scott, Jill Bennett, and Timothy Spall. –TCM UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 633094750 | Say "Yes!" to Yourself! | 2020-03-24 | 12:00 pm | 2020-03-24 | 1:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-21 9:07 am | **Turning "Yes, but.." into "Yes, and..!"** Come join us for a FREE Packed Lunch Workshop at The Watershed Coworking Space. Open to everybody! \- - - - Turning "Yes, but..." into "Yes, and..."! ~ Do you find yourself judging your own ideas and thoughts at times? ~ What does it look like to say "Yes, and..!" rather than "Yes, but..!"? ~ How does it FEEL when you say "Yes, and..!" to yourself and to others? Come join this fun, participatory workshop where we will play with the idea of being kind to ourselves, trusting our instincts and saying "Yes, and.." to the world around us! We will use improv principles and exercises to help us explore what it means to say "Yes, and.." rather than "Yes, but.." to both ourselves and the people around us. \- - - - "Such a fun workshop – I highly recommend it. Lots of laughter, and a safe space to get creative and let loose. I learned a lot about myself from only one class.” \- - - - **Please RSVP for your FREE ticket so we have an idea of numbers!** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/say-yes-to-yourself-tickets-96037971157>** |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 638614625 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: Frozen II | 2020-03-24 | 12:30 pm | 2020-03-24 | 2:14 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:16 am | Elsa the Snow Queen has an extraordinary gift -- the power to create ice and snow. But no matter how happy she is to be surrounded by the people of Arendelle, Elsa finds herself strangely unsettled. After hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom -- an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 650501639 | Mayor's Community Drop-In | 2020-03-24 | 4:30 pm | 2020-03-24 | 6:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | City of Victoria | 2020-03-04 4:50 pm | Join us for Mayor’s Community Drop-In. Mayor Lisa Helps welcomes members of the public to have the opportunity to drop in to see her, meet others, engage in conversation, share thoughts, ideas and concerns, and to build community and a sense of belonging. For more information on the format and a schedule of upcoming dates, click [here](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/mayor-lisa-helps/mayors-community-drop-in.html). |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 638614626 | The Sheltering Sky | 2020-03-24 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-24 | 9:18 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:11 am | In the aftermath of World War II, disaffected American intellectual marrieds Porter and Kit Moresby (John Malkovich, Debra Winger) journeyed to Tangier in search of artistic inspiration. However, the enticements of a foreign culture and the foreboding lure of the North African desert may instead deliver them to an unanticipated fate. Bernardo Bertolucci’s erotic, hypnotic adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Paul Bowles co-stars Campbell Scott, Jill Bennett, and Timothy Spall. –TCM UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 655945665 | 🏳️🌈 Dinner & A Drag Show: Lucky #13 | 2020-03-24 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-24 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Chaz Avery | Chaz Avery | 2020-03-08 5:44 pm | 2020-03-08 5:44 pm | **Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian return to The Mint Victoria on Tuesday, March 24, with another cast of incredible #yyjdrag performers!** Dinner & A Drag Show: Lucky #13 Tuesday, March 18 Doors: 7:30PM Show: 8:30PM The Mint Victoria | 1414 Douglas St **$12 Advance\*** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dinner-a-drag-show-lucky-13-tickets-98860100221**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dinner-a-drag-show-lucky-13-tickets-98860100221) Chaz Avery and Stevie O'Brian return to The Mint Victoria on Tuesday, March 24, with another cast of incredible #yyjdrag performers for the thirteenth installment of Dinner & A Drag Show! Enjoy an amazing drag show with the high calibre talent that you've come to expect from the #yyjdrag fam, PLUS The Mint's delicious food and drinks! Fair warning: what with it being #13, things might get a little dark and creepy... Check out this GORGEOUS line-up: Chaz Avery Stevie O'Brian Henrietta Dubét Lola Maneata Boi Idol Robin Wood Make sure to hit that RSVP button so you stay in the loop! \*Note that entry fee does not include dinner but The Mint's full food and cocktail menu will be available to you during the show. Event photo by Sortome Photography The Mint is an all ages venue, but please bear in mind some numbers may have mature content. We respectfully acknowledge that this event is taking place on the traditional unceded territory of the Lekwungen people, now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. ACCESSIBILITY The Mint is fully accessible via the back entrance, which has a detachable ramp that goes over the three steps (which is attached upon request with prior notice). There is only one level once inside, and there will be enough seating for all ticket purchases. If you have further questions or would like to arrange entry via the back entrance, please send Chaz Avery a direct message. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638614628 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: Frozen II | 2020-03-25 | 12:30 pm | 2020-03-25 | 2:14 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:16 am | Elsa the Snow Queen has an extraordinary gift -- the power to create ice and snow. But no matter how happy she is to be surrounded by the people of Arendelle, Elsa finds herself strangely unsettled. After hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom -- an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 638614629 | The Endless Chain | 2020-03-25 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-25 | 7:58 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:12 am | Since signing up for a paragliding course 14 years ago, Benjamin Jordan had dreamt of completing an unpowered aerial journey, straight up the spine of the Canadian Rockies. He imagined soaring over glaciers as he made his way over 1200 km, from Montana to Prince George, BC. But there was a catch. Nobody had ever done it before. Join this unprecedented aerial and mountain adventure as you soar across British Columbia & Alberta's most impressive mountains. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638614630 | The Endless Chain | 2020-03-25 | 8:30 pm | 2020-03-25 | 9:28 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:12 am | Since signing up for a paragliding course 14 years ago, Benjamin Jordan had dreamt of completing an unpowered aerial journey, straight up the spine of the Canadian Rockies. He imagined soaring over glaciers as he made his way over 1200 km, from Montana to Prince George, BC. But there was a catch. Nobody had ever done it before. Join this unprecedented aerial and mountain adventure as you soar across British Columbia & Alberta's most impressive mountains. UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 562031580 | 🎈 Spring Break: Pico’s Puppet Palace (Ages 5-12) | 2020-03-26 | 10:30 am | 2020-03-26 | 11:30 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 10:02 am | For ages 5-12. A special guest is coming to town and he has a story to tell! Join Pico’s Puppet Palace for an interactive and fun puppet show. Registration begins January 2. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/spring-break-picos-puppet-palace-2/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 638614631 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: Frozen II | 2020-03-26 | 12:30 pm | 2020-03-26 | 2:14 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:16 am | Elsa the Snow Queen has an extraordinary gift -- the power to create ice and snow. But no matter how happy she is to be surrounded by the people of Arendelle, Elsa finds herself strangely unsettled. After hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom -- an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 600110611 | F*ckUp Night VOL.14 | 2020-03-26 | 5:00 pm | 2020-03-26 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-29 9:49 pm | Everyone's favourite night. Nothing like watching accomplished, confident people share their still-raw, professional disasters with a crowd of 250 community members. Better than crying. Cheaper than therapy. **Background** [F\*ckUp Nights](http://fuckupnights.com/) is a global movement where stories of failed businesses and projects are told, questioned and celebrated. It started in 2012 in Mexico City and is now found in 86 countries, totalling 318 cities. Locals Jim Hayhurst and Ian Chisholm brought the idea to VIATEC, and together we brought the first volume to Victoria in 2015. 12 F\*ckUps and 43 speakers later, the event continues to sell out! **Format** 3 "f\*ckuppers" will have 7 minutes each to tell their story and up to 10 minutes for Q&A. What was the project? What went wrong? What did they learn? What would they do differently? *Due to the vulnerability of each speaker and the sometimes sensitive material, video recording/streaming is not permitted at this event. Each speaker receives a recording of their own presentation and it is up to them if they would like to share it post-event.* **Ticket Prices:** - VIATEC Members: $10 (Pre-sale on Jan 29 - Feb 4!) - Non-Members: $30 <https://www.viatec.ca/events/fckup-night-vol14> **Please note this event is 19+**. #fuckupnightsvictoria #sharethefailure **F\*ckUppers (Speakers):** - TBA! **MC:** - **Jim Hayhurst** Former F\*ckUp himself, Jim got addicted to the stage and just can't let go of the mic. Seriously, we don't even pay him, he just shows up every time... **LOCATION:** The Duke Saloon **SCHEDULE:** - 5:00pm Doors Open - 5:50pm F\*ckUp stories - 7:00pm Networking - 8:00pm Event end |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 638614632 | Special Event - What If… Documentary Series (Raising Epilepsy Awareness) | 2020-03-26 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-26 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:13 am | Starburst: Special Event $20 Admission, reg Cincenta passes not accepted Performance and speeches at 6:00, film screening at 7:00. Epilepsy has been described as being “the largest disease with the least public education”. In fact, despite being one of the most common neurological conditions, epilepsy receives the least funding and research dollars and has the least recognition, education and awareness in society. The What If … Documentary Series™ was created out of the necessity to bring about public awareness to this orphaned disease in the province of BC. Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 633517931 | 🏳️🌈 Comedy Night: Presented by ColorQoded Collective | 2020-03-26 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-26 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-21 4:37 pm | Free & open to the public COLORQODED Arts Collective presents an evening of laughter. Through stand-up, storytelling, poetry, and sketch, we offer an evening of joy to help us through the pain. Curated by and for QTIBPOC. \_\_\_\_ CURRENT EXHIBITION FLUID Portraits by Blake Little January 11 - April 11, 2020 Guest Curated by Wayne Baerwaldt Supported by the Chair in Transgender Studies As people who identify as trans, gender fluid, non-binary, Two Spirit, and other diverse gender identities face complex and challenging societal responses, the act of representing oneself can be a brave act of defiance. FLUID, a new photographic portrait series by Los Angeles-based artist Blake Little, sets out to collaborate with diverse local, national and international trans and gender fluid people to capture and reflect some of the concerns and potentials of how they choose to represent themselves through photography. \_\_\_\_ Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Accessibility: The main entrance to Legacy is at street level and there are no steps or gaps to enter the main gallery, inner gallery or washrooms. The main entrance has two sets of heavy doors that must be manually opened. There are additional doors without push buttons to the inner gallery. Legacy has two single-stall, gender inclusive washrooms. Both of these washrooms have manual doors and support bars, and only one provides ample space for mobility devices. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility at Legacy, please contact legacy@uvic.ca or call 250 721-6562. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 633518781 | Curator tour: Woven, Embroidered and Stitched in Tradition | 2020-03-27 | 11:15 am | 2020-03-27 | 12:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-02-21 4:38 pm | Join Claire Aitken for a tour of stunning textiles from China, Japan, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Malaysia. The exhibition highlights intersections of heritage, gendered labour, “authenticity”, modernity, and globalization. \_\_\_\_ RELATED EXHIBITION Woven, Embroidered and Stitched in Tradition: Women’s Textile Labour in 20th Century Asia Feb 8 to May 24, 2020 Legacy Maltwood | at the McPherson Library – Mearns Centre, UVic campus, Room 025 and at UVic Libraries Special Collections and University Archives Room A005 This exhibition is part of a three day symposium, “Gendered Threads of Globalization: 20th Century Textile Crossings in Asia Pacific.", March 27-29, 2020. https://bit.ly/2HHatwx Curated by Claire Aitken (AHVS undergrad student) with consultation by Hitomi Harama, local kimono and Japanese culture expert and Yorika Terada (AHVS undergraduate student). Project supervised by Melia Belli Bose, Associate Professor of South Asian Art History with Caroline Riedel, Curator of Collections, UVic Legacy Art Galleries. This exhibition showcases a dazzling array of luxury textiles from the University of Victoria’s collection and on loan from private collections. These pieces, exquisitely crafted in China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and Bangladesh, shed light on women’s roles as makers, consumers, and connoisseurs between the late 19th century to today. This era witnessed monumental shifts in the production, accessibility, and commodification of garments globally. In the process, particularly women’s skilled textile labour was devalued. This exhibition draws attention to not only women’s heritage textiles throughout Asia, and their modern adaptations, it also closely considers their traditional makers and consumers. \_\_\_\_ Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility at Legacy, please contact legacy@uvic.ca or call 250 721-6562. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 562016195 | Deans’ Lecture Series: "Decarbonizing Canada’s Electricity System" | 2020-03-27 | 12:30 pm | 2020-03-27 | 1:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:36 am | Research shapes the way we live and think. Meet distinguished members of the faculties of the University of Victoria and learn about their research interests. Check the calendar at continuingstudies.uvic.ca for lecture topics and schedules. Register online or call UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies at 250-472-4747. <https://www.gvpl.ca/events/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 638614633 | Jojo Rabbit | 2020-03-27 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-27 | 4:49 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:14 am | Nominated for 6 Academy Awards Including Best Picture A sprightly coming-of-age comedy set in World War II Germany, Jojo Rabbit is an audacious high-wire act: a satire in which a buffoonish Adolf Hitler delivers some of the funniest moments; a wrenchingly tender portrait of a mother’s love for her son, and — perhaps most powerfully — an improbably affecting chronicle of moral evolution. At the center is young Jojo Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis), who has grown up under Hitler’s rule and whose fondest goal in life is to join the Hitler Youth. It’s the balance between outrageous comedy and moments of more mournful reflection that gives Jojo Rabbit its momentum and higher purpose. Set to an anachronistic pop soundtrack and an eye-poppingly attractive production design, this is a film that dares you not to enjoy its material pleasures, even as you wonder if you should be laughing quite so hard at the jokes.—The Washington Post UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638614634 | Jojo Rabbit | 2020-03-27 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-27 | 8:49 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:14 am | Nominated for 6 Academy Awards Including Best Picture A sprightly coming-of-age comedy set in World War II Germany, Jojo Rabbit is an audacious high-wire act: a satire in which a buffoonish Adolf Hitler delivers some of the funniest moments; a wrenchingly tender portrait of a mother’s love for her son, and — perhaps most powerfully — an improbably affecting chronicle of moral evolution. At the center is young Jojo Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis), who has grown up under Hitler’s rule and whose fondest goal in life is to join the Hitler Youth. It’s the balance between outrageous comedy and moments of more mournful reflection that gives Jojo Rabbit its momentum and higher purpose. Set to an anachronistic pop soundtrack and an eye-poppingly attractive production design, this is a film that dares you not to enjoy its material pleasures, even as you wonder if you should be laughing quite so hard at the jokes.—The Washington Post UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638658620 | The Victoria Django Society Presents Hermann's Hot Club | 2020-03-27 | 7:30 pm | 2020-03-27 | 10:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Hermann's Jazz Club | 2020-02-25 9:27 am | Special Guest Daniel Lapp! On the last Thursday of every month the roaring 20's are back with the best in Romani-French Swing. The house band Club Voltaire features Oliver Swain, Richard Moody, and Reuben Weir. This all-star lineup of JUNO and WCMA nominated artists are well known to Victoria audiences but only those lucky enough to attend The Victoria Django Festival have had the treat of seeing this group live. With a new recording on the way you might just be watching the birth of a legend. **$25-$35** **<http://hermannsjazz.com/show/505634/view>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 638614635 | Jojo Rabbit | 2020-03-27 | 9:15 pm | 2020-03-27 | 11:04 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:14 am | Nominated for 6 Academy Awards Including Best Picture A sprightly coming-of-age comedy set in World War II Germany, Jojo Rabbit is an audacious high-wire act: a satire in which a buffoonish Adolf Hitler delivers some of the funniest moments; a wrenchingly tender portrait of a mother’s love for her son, and — perhaps most powerfully — an improbably affecting chronicle of moral evolution. At the center is young Jojo Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis), who has grown up under Hitler’s rule and whose fondest goal in life is to join the Hitler Youth. It’s the balance between outrageous comedy and moments of more mournful reflection that gives Jojo Rabbit its momentum and higher purpose. Set to an anachronistic pop soundtrack and an eye-poppingly attractive production design, this is a film that dares you not to enjoy its material pleasures, even as you wonder if you should be laughing quite so hard at the jokes.—The Washington Post UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 613030320 | 🎈🦕 Fossil Fair | 2020-03-28 | 10:00 am | 2020-03-28 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Daily until March 30, 2020 | 2020-03-29 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200330T065959Z | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | 2020-02-07 10:57 am | Who lived here million of years ago? Dinosaurs, trilobites, ammonites, enormous clams and sharks lived in the ancient tropical coral seas and palm tree forests that covered Vancouver Island. Paleontologists will share their personal fossil discoveries including many from the past year. Bring your family and your own fossils for identification. Kids can follow a scavenger hunt, or make fossil and dinosaur rubbings. Sat & Sun March 28 & 29 – 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (drop in anytime) Hosted by the Victoria Paleontological Society **By donation (suggested $5)** [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/fossil-fair/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/fossil-fair/) |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | |||
| 562030558 | Drop-In: Master Gardeners at GVPL | 2020-03-28 | 10:00 am | 2020-03-28 | 1:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 10:01 am | Questions about plants or pests? Save up your questions and drop by the rotunda of the Central Branch to speak with Master Gardeners from the Victoria Master Gardener Association. Kindly bring your specimens in a sealed bag. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/master-gardeners-at-gvpl-central-branch-3/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 614275652 | 🧩 Spring Puzzle Competition | 2020-03-28 | 11:00 am | 2020-03-28 | 1:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Bolen Books | Bolen Books | 2020-02-08 9:26 am | 2020-02-08 9:28 am | Who's up for a challenge? This competition will be done blind, meaning teams will not be given the puzzle image or box! Limited space available - RSVP by emailing your team name to [bolenspecialevents@gmail.com ](mailto:bolenspecialevents@gmail.com) More info at [www.bolenbooks.com](http://www.bolenbooks.com) [https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=p.puzzle\_competit](https://bolen.bc.ca/?q=p.puzzle_competit) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 638614636 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: Frozen II | 2020-03-28 | 12:45 pm | 2020-03-28 | 2:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:16 am | Elsa the Snow Queen has an extraordinary gift -- the power to create ice and snow. But no matter how happy she is to be surrounded by the people of Arendelle, Elsa finds herself strangely unsettled. After hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom -- an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 650220746 | Residential Remains: A Walking Tour of Rock Bay | 2020-03-28 | 1:30 pm | 2020-03-28 | 3:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Point Ellice House | 2020-03-04 11:54 am | Victoria’s Rock Bay neighbourhood is probably best known for the industry that dominates its streets. But Rock Bay was not always waste transfer sites and gravel piles - until the late 1950s it was also a residential neighbourhood. An area for semi-rural and upper class estates during the 1860s, the area became a middle-class and working-class neighbourhood in later years. Very few of the early houses, with the exception of Point Ellice House, survive today - but we can see evidence of these residences in the ornamental trees that line the streets. Join Dr. Patrick Dunae and Point Ellice House Museum and Gardens for a walking tour of Rock Bay. Along the way we will discuss the history of Rock Bay and locate heritage buildings still standing, as well as those that vanished long ago. After the tour, we will gather at Moon Under Water Pub to continue the conversation! **Details:** - **Saturday, March 28th** - **Tour departs the Point Ellice House Visitor Centre building at 1:45pm** - **Length: 1 hour** - **Cost: $14.00 plus taxes & fees (includes admission to Point Ellice House Museum & Gardens \[NOTE: this event is free for annual pass holders. Annual pass holders should RSVP by March 25th to Info@PointElliceHouse.com\]** - **Tickets are limited. Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before your event start date. Refunds will not be issued after this period.** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/residential-remains-a-walking-tour-of-rock-bay-tickets-98027632287>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 638614637 | Jojo Rabbit | 2020-03-28 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-28 | 4:49 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:14 am | Nominated for 6 Academy Awards Including Best Picture A sprightly coming-of-age comedy set in World War II Germany, Jojo Rabbit is an audacious high-wire act: a satire in which a buffoonish Adolf Hitler delivers some of the funniest moments; a wrenchingly tender portrait of a mother’s love for her son, and — perhaps most powerfully — an improbably affecting chronicle of moral evolution. At the center is young Jojo Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis), who has grown up under Hitler’s rule and whose fondest goal in life is to join the Hitler Youth. It’s the balance between outrageous comedy and moments of more mournful reflection that gives Jojo Rabbit its momentum and higher purpose. Set to an anachronistic pop soundtrack and an eye-poppingly attractive production design, this is a film that dares you not to enjoy its material pleasures, even as you wonder if you should be laughing quite so hard at the jokes.—The Washington Post UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 582829872 | 📈 Hungry Hearts: A Night of Culinary Competition for Our Place | 2020-03-28 | 6:00 pm | 2020-03-28 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Our Place | 2020-01-17 3:41 pm | For the 7th year, Our Place Society proudly presents Hungry Hearts, an elegant soiree featuring some of Greater Victoria's most exquisite cuisine at the Delta Ocean Point. Tickets for Victoria’s Favourite Culinary Fundraiser will be available as of November 1, 2019. **Tickets:** **Regular - $175.00 plus $1.75 convenience fee** **Pair of Tickets - $325.00 plus $3.25 convenience fee** **Contact:Steven Seltzer** **(250) 940-5064** [**stevens@ourplacesociety.com**](mailto:stevens@ourplacesociety.com) **[Learn more here](https://www.ourplacesociety.com/get-involved/hungry-hearts-2020)** **Volunteer with Our Place: <https://www.ourplacesociety.com/volunteer>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 650225964 | 🏳️🌈 Sashay Café : An All Ages Drag Show | 2020-03-28 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-28 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | For The Love Of Drag | 2020-03-04 12:00 pm | **For The Love Of Drag invites you to Sashay Café: a cozy all ages drag show in the heart of Quadra Village!** For The Love Of Drag proudly presents SASHAY CAFÉ : An All Ages Drag Show! Saturday, March 28 Doors @ 7PM / Show @ 745PM At Caffe Fantastico Quadra (965 Kings Rd) **$10 online** [**https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sashay-cafe-an-all-ages-drag-show-tickets-98135320385**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sashay-cafe-an-all-ages-drag-show-tickets-98135320385) Victoria's open stage all ages drag show is back again with an incredible line up. Sashay Café is a cozy monthly drag show taking place at Caffe Fantastico in the heart of Quadra Village. The coffee bar will be open, and alcohol and food will also be available for purchase. Come support local drag! Join us for a thrilling evening of performances from veteran and up-and-coming drag artists: \*Ivory Charming : ig @ivorycharming \*Justin Poussé : ig @justinpousse\_\_ \*King Violet : ig @king\_violett \*Lamps Bass : ig @amnajessop \*Lilith : ig @ciel\_noir666 \*Marius The Faerie Bear : ig @ursusfaerius \*Misster Mortecai : ig @misster.mortecai \*Tudou : ig @littlelgbtpotato \*Venom St Valentine : ig @venomstvalentine Acknowledgement: This show is happening on the traditional and unceded lands of the Lekwungen-speaking people, known today as the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. Let us all work towards decolonization together. Accessibility: \*Caffe Fantastico has two levels connected by 2 stairs with a railing. Both the Quadra St and Kings Rd entries are level with the sidewalk. There is a single use wheelchair accessible restroom on both the upper and lower level. The upper level (Kings Rd entrance) has access to the coffee bar. \*Scent free space! Please respect those with scent sensitivities and refrain from wearing perfume or heavily scented products. \*There will be amplified sound via microphone and speakers. Lighting is overhead with no coloured or flashing lights. \*There is street parking available, as well as bus stops less than one block from the cafe. \*Tickets are available on a sliding scale for anyone with financial barriers who would like to attend and support. We can also arrange a cash door ticket for you if electronic transactions are a barrier. Please send a message or email loveofdrag@gmail.com so we can arrange to accommodate you! This show is a space for LGBTQ+ art. Allies are welcome to join us, please respect the artists and community. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 638614638 | Jojo Rabbit | 2020-03-28 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-28 | 8:49 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:14 am | Nominated for 6 Academy Awards Including Best Picture A sprightly coming-of-age comedy set in World War II Germany, Jojo Rabbit is an audacious high-wire act: a satire in which a buffoonish Adolf Hitler delivers some of the funniest moments; a wrenchingly tender portrait of a mother’s love for her son, and — perhaps most powerfully — an improbably affecting chronicle of moral evolution. At the center is young Jojo Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis), who has grown up under Hitler’s rule and whose fondest goal in life is to join the Hitler Youth. It’s the balance between outrageous comedy and moments of more mournful reflection that gives Jojo Rabbit its momentum and higher purpose. Set to an anachronistic pop soundtrack and an eye-poppingly attractive production design, this is a film that dares you not to enjoy its material pleasures, even as you wonder if you should be laughing quite so hard at the jokes.—The Washington Post UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 644939065 | Bad Mama Jama | 2020-03-28 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-28 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Vinyl Envy | Vinyl Envy | 2020-02-29 7:20 pm | 2020-02-29 7:20 pm | **The Bad Mama Jama show is everybody's favourite bi-monthly night of live music and stand-up comedy.** Back for our 18th installment, The Bad Mama Jama Show promises to get you grooving and tickle your funny bone. Tickets to this previously sold out show are still available and limited, so pre-order yours today. **Doors @ 7pm** **Show @ 8pm** **$10 advance** **$12 @ the door** **All ages (mature content)** **Tickets available at Vinyl Envy or through the eventbrite link** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bad-mama-jama-tickets-97463799849>** Cardboard Cop is the recording project of Leonardo Barragan. Inspired by music from a young age, Leo writes and produces music with passion and a hard work ethic, hoping to someday create something people can really connect with. Cardboard Cop is heavily influenced by genre-blending artists such as Frank Ocean, Radiohead, and The Beatles, and therefore Leo chooses to never let Cardboard Cop be confined by any genre, but rather let it embrace different sounds and ideas. Cardboard Cop’s first full-length project #APRIL89, was released on September 6, 2019, and is currently available on all streaming platforms. Leo currently lives in Victoria, B.C. and is already hard at work on his second full-length album. As always, the second act of our show brings you some of the funniest stand-up comedians Victoria has to offer. This time we're featuring the talents of Elyott Ryan, Drew Farrence, Nash Park, and Quincy Thomas, with the evening hosted by Miles Meechan Doors 7:00PM ~ Music at 8:00PM $10 ADV / $12 at the Door Vinyl Envy Records & Live Music |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638614639 | Jojo Rabbit | 2020-03-28 | 9:15 pm | 2020-03-28 | 11:04 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:14 am | Nominated for 6 Academy Awards Including Best Picture A sprightly coming-of-age comedy set in World War II Germany, Jojo Rabbit is an audacious high-wire act: a satire in which a buffoonish Adolf Hitler delivers some of the funniest moments; a wrenchingly tender portrait of a mother’s love for her son, and — perhaps most powerfully — an improbably affecting chronicle of moral evolution. At the center is young Jojo Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis), who has grown up under Hitler’s rule and whose fondest goal in life is to join the Hitler Youth. It’s the balance between outrageous comedy and moments of more mournful reflection that gives Jojo Rabbit its momentum and higher purpose. Set to an anachronistic pop soundtrack and an eye-poppingly attractive production design, this is a film that dares you not to enjoy its material pleasures, even as you wonder if you should be laughing quite so hard at the jokes.—The Washington Post UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 633521925 | 🧵 Gendered Threads of Globalization: 20th Century Textile Crossings in Asia Pacific |
2020-03-29 | 9:30 am | 2020-03-29 | 3:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-02-21 4:43 pm | Full symposium details [here](https://gtog.uvic.ca/) Who makes our clothing and under what conditions? Over the past 150 years, how has the shift from artisanal production to “fast fashion” devalued women’s textile labour? How are textile/ garment laborers and the organizations that support them preserving and reviving heritage traditions? Gendered Threads of Globalization: 20th Century Textile Crossings in Asia Pacific is a free, 3 day public symposium at the University of Victoria and the Uvic. Legacy Art Gallery uniting scholars, activists, artists, and policy makers from across North America, Asia, and Europe for a critical dialogue dedicated to women’s roles in textile/garment production in Asia from the late 19th century to the present. Events include panels, roundtables, film screenings, interactive workshops, a textile exhibition, and artistic performances. All are welcome to join in this timely dialogue. <http://uvac.uvic.ca/events/index.html> |
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| 638614640 | 🎈 Kids' Matinee: Frozen II | 2020-03-29 | 12:45 pm | 2020-03-29 | 2:29 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:15 am | Elsa the Snow Queen has an extraordinary gift -- the power to create ice and snow. But no matter how happy she is to be surrounded by the people of Arendelle, Elsa finds herself strangely unsettled. After hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom -- an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery. MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 653109841 | Pesach Market | 2020-03-29 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-29 | 4:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Daily until April 2, 2020 | 2020-04-01 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200402T065959Z | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-03-06 11:41 am | 2020-03-06 11:42 am | Please support Congregation Emanu-El’s Hebrew School fundraiser by shopping for your Kosher for Passover supplies. We offer a wide selection of goods for Kosher for Passover Dry Goods and Frozen Food. **Market dates:** **Sunday, March 29 1 to 4 pm** **Monday, March 30 4 to 8 pm** **Tuesday, March 31 10 am to 3 pm** **Wednesday, April 1 4 to 8 pm** If you are going to be away, place your order with Leah Levi at 250-370-1246. Simcha Gift Shop will be open during Pesach Market hours. Cash and cheques only. Please bring your own bags. <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2020/03/05/pesach-market/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||
| 633519290 | Performance: Shuishuta (Needle & Thread) | 2020-03-29 | 1:00 pm | 2020-03-29 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-21 4:39 pm | Part of the Gendered Threads of Globalization Symposium https://bit.ly/2HHatwx Bangladeshi-American feminist artist Monica Jahan Bose creates a performance with hand-woven saris from Bangladesh, exploring questions of labour, gender and industry, including the inequitable gender impacts of the garment industry and climate change. Bose uses the hand-woven cotton sari as a symbol for women’s bodies and the cycle of life on our planet. She invites viewers to join the performance by sewing with her and writing or drawing personal climate pledges on a sari. The sari will later be worn as a garment by a coastal woman in Bangladesh. The performance is woman-led, but allies of all genders may join. \_\_\_\_ RELATED EXHIBITION Woven, Embroidered and Stitched in Tradition: Women’s Textile Labour in 20th Century Asia Feb 8 to May 24, 2020 Legacy Maltwood | at the McPherson Library – Mearns Centre, UVic campus, Room 025 and at UVic Libraries Special Collections and University Archives Room A005 This exhibition is part of a three day symposium, “Gendered Threads of Globalization: 20th Century Textile Crossings in Asia Pacific.", March 27-29, 2020. https://bit.ly/2HHatwx Curated by Claire Aitken (AHVS undergrad student) with consultation by Hitomi Harama, local kimono and Japanese culture expert and Yorika Terada (AHVS undergraduate student). Project supervised by Melia Belli Bose, Associate Professor of South Asian Art History with Caroline Riedel, Curator of Collections, UVic Legacy Art Galleries. This exhibition showcases a dazzling array of luxury textiles from the University of Victoria’s collection and on loan from private collections. These pieces, exquisitely crafted in China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and Bangladesh, shed light on women’s roles as makers, consumers, and connoisseurs between the late 19th century to today. This era witnessed monumental shifts in the production, accessibility, and commodification of garments globally. In the process, particularly women’s skilled textile labour was devalued. This exhibition draws attention to not only women’s heritage textiles throughout Asia, and their modern adaptations, it also closely considers their traditional makers and consumers. \_\_\_\_ Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Accessibility: The main entrance to Legacy is at street level and there are no steps or gaps to enter the main gallery, inner gallery or washrooms. The main entrance has two sets of heavy doors that must be manually opened. There are additional doors without push buttons to the inner gallery. Legacy has two single-stall, gender inclusive washrooms. Both of these washrooms have manual doors and support bars, and only one provides ample space for mobility devices. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility at Legacy, please contact legacy@uvic.ca or call 250 721-6562. |
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| 563261588 | Shibusa Aesthetics: Spontaneity in Japanese Gardens with David Young | 2020-03-29 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-29 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-01 5:58 pm | 2020-01-01 5:59 pm | Join us on March 29, from 2pm-4pm as David Young talks about spontaneity in Japanese gardens. The goal of a traditional Japanese garden is to re-create nature on a small scale and in an artistic way that improves upon nature. Keeping in mind that the word “art” comes from the same word as “artificial,” how can something be natural and artificial at the same time? This interesting challenge was met in Japan with the concept of shibusa, which can be translated as “restrained spontaneity” or “spontaneity of effect.” After briefly summarizing the history of Japanese gardens, I will explore how the concept of shibusa has been used to create gardens that are not really spontaneous and natural but appear to be so. This clever way of combining “natural” and “artificial” was a major contribution to aesthetic theory. *David Young was born in the U. S. and spent his childhood in West Africa. He has a B.A. in sociology and philosophy from the University of Indianapolis, a B.D. in religion and anthropology from Yale, an M.A. in Asian Studies from the University of Hawaii, and a Ph.D. in anthropology from Stanford. In 1970, David and his wife Michiko moved to Edmonton where David taught at the University of Alberta. They became Canadian citizens in 1979. After retiring, the Youngs moved to Japan so David could teach anthropology there. David and Michiko have conducted research on Japanese aesthetics for many years and have published three books on that topic. The Youngs now reside in Nanaimo, B.C.* **Single Tickets $35 General Admission | $30 for Gallery Members and Students** **Series Ticket (All four lectures) $120 General Admission | $100 for Gallery Member and Students** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-art-lecture-series-gardens-as-art-tickets-84644077715**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-art-lecture-series-gardens-as-art-tickets-84644077715) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||
| 638614644 | Just Mercy | 2020-03-29 | 3:00 pm | 2020-03-29 | 5:17 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:15 am | Based on factual events, Just Mercy is the story of Walter McMillian, who in 1987 was arrested for a murder he didn’t commit. McMillian’s case became famous by way of a 60 Minutes episode and the memoir of Bryan Stevenson, a brilliant, Harvard-educated attorney who came to his defense and has gone on to become a visionary leader in criminal justice reform. Played by Michael B. Jordan with his usual combination of composure and submerged fire, Stevenson is the main protagonist in Just Mercy, but Jamie Foxx also delivers one of the finest performances of his career. From its smooth visuals and warm, swinging sounds to its magnificent performances, Just Mercy is masterfully constructed to keep us inside a story that otherwise would be too brutal to bear.—The Washington Post UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 638614645 | Just Mercy | 2020-03-29 | 5:40 pm | 2020-03-29 | 7:57 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:15 am | Based on factual events, Just Mercy is the story of Walter McMillian, who in 1987 was arrested for a murder he didn’t commit. McMillian’s case became famous by way of a 60 Minutes episode and the memoir of Bryan Stevenson, a brilliant, Harvard-educated attorney who came to his defense and has gone on to become a visionary leader in criminal justice reform. Played by Michael B. Jordan with his usual combination of composure and submerged fire, Stevenson is the main protagonist in Just Mercy, but Jamie Foxx also delivers one of the finest performances of his career. From its smooth visuals and warm, swinging sounds to its magnificent performances, Just Mercy is masterfully constructed to keep us inside a story that otherwise would be too brutal to bear.—The Washington Post UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 651769542 | Soulesque: An Evening of Soul Invoking Burlesque | 2020-03-29 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-29 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Diversion Burlesk | 2020-03-05 1:14 pm | **Soulesque: An Evening of Soul Invoking Burlesque, curated by Devaiya Ra & Luna Lavender of Diversion Burlesk** Soulesque: An Evening of Soul Invoking Burlesque Sunday March 29th, 2020 Doors: 7:00 | Show: 8:00 pm 1415 Broad Street - Victoria Event Centre \*This event takes place on unceded territories of the lekwungen people and 8 surrounding nations. We must walk humbly and respectfully as we learn what reconciliation is, and how to best honour the first nations of this land. If you would like to support a local non-profit organization in Victoria, you can look at Victoria Native Friendship Centre http://www.vnfc.ca/ who has supported this city for over 40 years.\* The magic and mystery of Soulesque is ready to be discovered by you. Prepare for your soul to be seduced, your heart to be captivated, and your eyes to be inspired. This event showcases performances and prayerformances that invoke a deeper and more intimate approach to Burlesque. Together we will co-create an incredible evening that will make you tingle from your head to your toes. This is a 19+ event. Featuring performances by: Amara Atrevida Love Devaiya Ra Isla Van Damme Juicy Jam Luna Lavender Midge Ender Misty Moss Mokasin Penis Flytrap Sarah Moanee The Velvet Unicorn Hosted by Devaiya Ra This event is held through Diversion Burlesk, in collaboration with Luna Lavendar and Devaiya Ra. Diversion Burlesk is a collective of individuals who strive to create unique events for the local Victoria community. We strive to create safer spaces with zero tolerance for body shaming, or homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. Consent is sexy and mandatory! The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There is currently no operational elevator. Should you need assistance getting up the stairs, please get in touch with us. Inside the Victoria Event Centre both washrooms are gender-neutral, and one is accessible. **Tickets for this event begin at $22, and can be purchased through eventbrite.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/soulesque-an-evening-of-soul-invoking-burlesque-tickets-97826771507**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/soulesque-an-evening-of-soul-invoking-burlesque-tickets-97826771507) For any questions and inquiries, please email diversionburlesk@gmail.com or <devaiya.ra@gmail.com> **Volunteer with The VEC: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 638614646 | Just Mercy | 2020-03-29 | 8:15 pm | 2020-03-29 | 10:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:15 am | Based on factual events, Just Mercy is the story of Walter McMillian, who in 1987 was arrested for a murder he didn’t commit. McMillian’s case became famous by way of a 60 Minutes episode and the memoir of Bryan Stevenson, a brilliant, Harvard-educated attorney who came to his defense and has gone on to become a visionary leader in criminal justice reform. Played by Michael B. Jordan with his usual combination of composure and submerged fire, Stevenson is the main protagonist in Just Mercy, but Jamie Foxx also delivers one of the finest performances of his career. From its smooth visuals and warm, swinging sounds to its magnificent performances, Just Mercy is masterfully constructed to keep us inside a story that otherwise would be too brutal to bear.—The Washington Post UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 653110645 | Pesach Market | 2020-03-30 | 4:00 pm | 2020-03-30 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-03-06 11:42 am | Please support Congregation Emanu-El’s Hebrew School fundraiser by shopping for your Kosher for Passover supplies. We offer a wide selection of goods for Kosher for Passover Dry Goods and Frozen Food. **Market dates:** **Sunday, March 29 1 to 4 pm** **Monday, March 30 4 to 8 pm** **Tuesday, March 31 10 am to 3 pm** **Wednesday, April 1 4 to 8 pm** If you are going to be away, place your order with Leah Levi at 250-370-1246. Simcha Gift Shop will be open during Pesach Market hours. Cash and cheques only. Please bring your own bags. <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2020/03/05/pesach-market/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 638614647 | Just Mercy | 2020-03-30 | 6:45 pm | 2020-03-30 | 9:02 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:15 am | Based on factual events, Just Mercy is the story of Walter McMillian, who in 1987 was arrested for a murder he didn’t commit. McMillian’s case became famous by way of a 60 Minutes episode and the memoir of Bryan Stevenson, a brilliant, Harvard-educated attorney who came to his defense and has gone on to become a visionary leader in criminal justice reform. Played by Michael B. Jordan with his usual combination of composure and submerged fire, Stevenson is the main protagonist in Just Mercy, but Jamie Foxx also delivers one of the finest performances of his career. From its smooth visuals and warm, swinging sounds to its magnificent performances, Just Mercy is masterfully constructed to keep us inside a story that otherwise would be too brutal to bear.—The Washington Post UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 645708010 | JCCV Film Night: New Waterford Girl | 2020-03-30 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-30 | 9:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Jewish Community Centre of Victoria | 2020-03-01 9:55 am | The JCCV is proud to present New Waterford Girl! One of the best Canadian films of all time! Set in the Nova Scotia Town of New Waterford on Cape Breton, this is the story of a “troubled youth” desperate to leave her small sheltered Catholic community. Her outrageous scheme to fulfill her goals is the spotlight here. Unlike a lot of teen comedies, this is not a mere guilty pleasure to watch. The proof is in the laughter and spontaneous applause that erupts in response to a pitch-perfect script. This quirky, charming film is funny, generous, and exuberant! Viewing satisfaction guaranteed! Please join us for a laugh out loud evening of cinema…schmoozing…discussing and having a good time! State of the Art projection, large screen & great sound! A classic cartoon and/or newsreel prior to the feature! Snacks and cold drinks included. Admission by donation. Dick de Ryk – Resident Movie Critic and Comic Book Aficionado Contact: eegabeeva@shaw.ca (mailto:eegabeeva@shaw.ca) <https://jccvictoria.ca/2020/02/29/jccv-film-night-on-monday-march-30th-at-700-pm/> |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 638614648 | Just Mercy | 2020-03-30 | 9:15 pm | 2020-03-30 | 11:32 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:15 am | Based on factual events, Just Mercy is the story of Walter McMillian, who in 1987 was arrested for a murder he didn’t commit. McMillian’s case became famous by way of a 60 Minutes episode and the memoir of Bryan Stevenson, a brilliant, Harvard-educated attorney who came to his defense and has gone on to become a visionary leader in criminal justice reform. Played by Michael B. Jordan with his usual combination of composure and submerged fire, Stevenson is the main protagonist in Just Mercy, but Jamie Foxx also delivers one of the finest performances of his career. From its smooth visuals and warm, swinging sounds to its magnificent performances, Just Mercy is masterfully constructed to keep us inside a story that otherwise would be too brutal to bear.—The Washington Post UVSS Students: $5.75 (only $4.75 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $5.75 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $6.75 Cinemagic Members: $6.75 Non-Members: $7.75 MATINEES (all seats): $4.75 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 653110923 | Pesach Market | 2020-03-31 | 10:00 am | 2020-03-31 | 3:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-03-06 11:42 am | Please support Congregation Emanu-El’s Hebrew School fundraiser by shopping for your Kosher for Passover supplies. We offer a wide selection of goods for Kosher for Passover Dry Goods and Frozen Food. **Market dates:** **Sunday, March 29 1 to 4 pm** **Monday, March 30 4 to 8 pm** **Tuesday, March 31 10 am to 3 pm** **Wednesday, April 1 4 to 8 pm** If you are going to be away, place your order with Leah Levi at 250-370-1246. Simcha Gift Shop will be open during Pesach Market hours. Cash and cheques only. Please bring your own bags. <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2020/03/05/pesach-market/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 620187276 | Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at Point Ellice House | 2020-03-31 | 2:00 pm | 2020-03-31 | 5:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-02-12 10:33 am | The Electronic Textual Cultures Lab and the University of Victoria Libraries welcome you to join us for a community-based Wikipedia edit-a-thon at Point Ellice House, led by Matt Huculak (UVic Libraries). In this session, you will learn: 1. What Wikipedia is and how it contributes to the common good 2. How to create a Wikipedia username and profile 3. How to edit a Wikipedia entry 4. How to add sources to Wikipedia entries 5. How to verify information in Wikipedia entries When: Tuesday March 31st, 2pm-5pm Where: Point Ellice House Museum and Gardens (2616 Pleasant St) We hope you can join us for what is bound to be a stimulating and informative afternoon! Coordinated by the Electronic Textual Cultures Lab and the University of Victoria Libraries <https://events.eply.com/PtElliceHouse> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 614289202 | Parenting with a Partner | 2020-03-31 | 5:30 pm | 2020-03-31 | 7:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Saanich Neighbourhood Place | Saanich Neighbourhood Place | 2020-02-08 9:41 am | 2020-02-08 9:41 am | How do we parent together as partners? Join us for some tips on how to improve communication, build skills and parent together from shared values. For parents who are parenting together and are in a current relationship. **To register, email admin@snplace.org or call 250-360-1148. All programs are free, limited childminding is available.** **<http://saanichneighbourhoodplace.com/calendar/>** |
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| 638614649 | The English Patient | 2020-03-31 | 7:00 pm | 2020-03-31 | 9:42 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Administrator | Cinecenta | 2020-02-25 8:48 am | 2020-02-25 9:20 am | This poetic, evocative film version of the famous novel by Michael Ondaatje is the kind of movie you can see twice--first for the questions, the second time for the answers. It takes place in Italy, during the last days of World War II. A horribly burned man, the “English patient” of the title, is part of a hospital convoy. When he grows too ill to be moved, a nurse named Hana (Juliette Binoche) offers to stay behind to care for him in the ruins of an old monastery. The story is told with the sweep and visual richness, with an attention to evocative fragments of memory.—Roger Ebert UVSS Students: $6.50 (only $5.00 for 9pm shows or later) Seniors (65 & older), Children (12 & under): $6.50 UVic Alumni, Faculty, Staff and guest (1 only) of above: $7.50 Cinemagic Members: $7.50 Non-Members: $8.50 MATINEES (all seats): $5.00 Tickets available at the door. More information: https://www.cinecenta.com/ |
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| 653250755 | 🌱 Free - Gardening with Native Plants Workshop | 2020-04-01 | 12:30 pm | 2020-04-01 | 3:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | 2020-03-06 2:01 pm | Jay Rastogi, expert gardener and Site Manager at Swan Lake, will explore the many benefits of planting, propagating and harvesting of native plants in your yard. Find out about the benefits to wildlife and water conservation, cultural history, and edibility of many of our local shrubs, wildflowers and trees during this practical 3 hour workshop. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will also be provided. **Dates:** Wednesday, March 11 – 12:30 – 3:30 Friday, March 20 – 12:30 – 3:30 Saturday, March 21 – 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, April 1 – 12:30 – 3:30 Friday, April 3 – 9:30 – 12:30 Saturday, April 4 – 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, April 22 – 12:30 – 3:30 **All workshops are free for residents of Greater Victoria, but you must pre-register.** [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-7/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-7/) |
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| 653110976 | Pesach Market | 2020-04-01 | 4:00 pm | 2020-04-01 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-03-06 11:42 am | Please support Congregation Emanu-El’s Hebrew School fundraiser by shopping for your Kosher for Passover supplies. We offer a wide selection of goods for Kosher for Passover Dry Goods and Frozen Food. **Market dates:** **Sunday, March 29 1 to 4 pm** **Monday, March 30 4 to 8 pm** **Tuesday, March 31 10 am to 3 pm** **Wednesday, April 1 4 to 8 pm** If you are going to be away, place your order with Leah Levi at 250-370-1246. Simcha Gift Shop will be open during Pesach Market hours. Cash and cheques only. Please bring your own bags. <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2020/03/05/pesach-market/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 567026035 | 🏳️🌈 Moving Trans History Forward 2020 | 2020-04-02 | 12:00 am | 2020-04-02 | 11:59 pm | 1 | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until April 5, 2020 | 2020-04-05 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200405T235959Z | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:54 am | Registration opens Jan. 2020! MOVING TRANS HISTORY FORWARD CONFERENCE From April 2nd-5th, 2020, join community activists, academics, artists, and allies from around the globe for the fourth Moving Trans History Forward conference -- among the largest of its kind in Canada -- held at the Victoria Conference Centre, BC, Canada. Share your voice and your history. Learn from others. Grow together. Make history! We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the conference and university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. [**https://www.uvic.ca/mthf2020/**](https://www.uvic.ca/mthf2020/) Want to volunteer for the conference? [Send us an email](https://www.uvic.ca/mthf2020/contact/index.php). |
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| 653106712 | ✡️🎤 Jewish Music Sing-along and Jam | 2020-04-01 | 7:30 pm | 2020-04-01 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Congregation Emanu-El | 2020-03-06 11:35 am | Please join Rabbi Matt and Kouskous (Gary Cohen and Amber Woods) for Jewish Music Sing-along and Jam. Wednesday March 11 at 7:30pm and/or Wednesday April 1 at 7:30 pm We are compiling an on-line song book. Please send songs you'd like to sing, play, hear, or lead to kouskousmusic@yahoo.com. If you can, please send a musical score. If possible please bring a device to access the songbook. Some hard copies will be available. <http://www.congregationemanuel.ca/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 540448507 | 🚜 Esquimalt Outdoor Farmers Market | 2020-04-02 | 4:30 pm | 2020-04-02 | 7:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Thursday until September 25, 2020 | 2020-09-25 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200925T065959Z | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-08 9:15 am | 2019-12-08 9:16 am | The Esquimalt Farmers Market was born as an idea in 2014 and launched our first season in May 2015. Our market is here to serve the community of Esquimalt and surrounding areas, and is dedicated to promoting healthy and local living, building relationships and encouraging environmental and economic sustainability in Esquimalt. EFM's 6th season will start outdoors in the Memorial Park on **Thursday April 2nd** 4:30-7:3PM. In the last board meeting the volunteer board decided to scrap the Winter/Spring indoor markets and begin the new season outside in the fresh spring air! In total there will be 26 weekly markets held outdoors, all the way until **Thursday September 24th**. Then EFM will move indoors with 8 indoor markets from **October 1st** to **November 19th**. EFM's 6th annual Christmas Market will be held on **Sunday November 22nd**. <https://www.esquimaltmarket.com/> |
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| 657427329 | 🏳️🌈 Wet Coast Burlesque Presents: Femmepower! | 2020-04-02 | 7:30 pm | 2020-04-02 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Wet Coast Burlesque | 2020-03-09 5:39 pm | **Join us for an evening of patriarchy-smashing-queer-infused-femme-liberated-juicy-art!** \*\*\* Featuring performances by: \- GALA VEGA \- DEVAIYA RA \- CHERRY CHEEKS \- FERN FLICKER \- ATOMIC EMBER \- NORMA JEAN KNOCKOUT \- LILY BABYLON \- HONEY RIDER \- WALTER EGO \- DELLE LICkIOUS Hosted by the one and only SCARLETT HUMMINGBIRD CONTEXT (source) To put it simply, "femme" is a descriptor for a queer person who presents and acts in a traditionally feminine manner, as explained by feminist media site Autostraddle. This might be a cis pillow princess, like myself, an asexual trans woman, or a gay non-binary individual, but all femmes hit upon two key aesthetic and identity-related traits: Being feminine and falling somewhere on the LGBTQ spectrum. \*\*\* **$24** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wet-coast-burlesque-presents-femmepower-tickets-99105385877>** **Doors 7:30, show at 8:00.** **\*19+. No minors.** **\*Tickets are general admission. To secure seating please arrive as close to doors as possible!** \*\*\* Accessibility: \* The Victoria Event Centre does not currently have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff do their best to accommodate. \* More detailed venue accessibility info is available at https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ \* Washrooms are for all genders |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 653098344 | Last day of School | 2020-04-02 | 10:00 pm | 2020-04-03 | 2:00 am | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Upstairs Night Club | 2020-03-06 11:31 am | **Cheap drinks, cheap tickets, one last send-off.** LAST DAY OF SCHOOL April 2nd - Thursday Tunes by DJ Shrew Get ready for prizes, Fireball Whisky samples, the best djs, and your dance moves. **$7** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/last-day-of-school-tickets-98467457817**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/last-day-of-school-tickets-98467457817) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 653250950 | 🌱 Free - Gardening with Native Plants Workshop | 2020-04-03 | 9:30 am | 2020-04-03 | 12:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | 2020-03-06 2:02 pm | Jay Rastogi, expert gardener and Site Manager at Swan Lake, will explore the many benefits of planting, propagating and harvesting of native plants in your yard. Find out about the benefits to wildlife and water conservation, cultural history, and edibility of many of our local shrubs, wildflowers and trees during this practical 3 hour workshop. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will also be provided. **Dates:** Wednesday, March 11 – 12:30 – 3:30 Friday, March 20 – 12:30 – 3:30 Saturday, March 21 – 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, April 1 – 12:30 – 3:30 Friday, April 3 – 9:30 – 12:30 Saturday, April 4 – 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, April 22 – 12:30 – 3:30 **All workshops are free for residents of Greater Victoria, but you must pre-register.** [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-7/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-7/) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 562016720 | Deans’ Lecture Series: "Space-based Observations of the Rapidly Changing Arctic Ocean" | 2020-04-03 | 12:30 pm | 2020-04-03 | 1:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:36 am | Research shapes the way we live and think. Meet distinguished members of the faculties of the University of Victoria and learn about their research interests. Check the calendar at continuingstudies.uvic.ca for lecture topics and schedules. Register online or call UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies at 250-472-4747. <https://www.gvpl.ca/events/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 646382749 | Free Presentation: Urban Biodiversity | 2020-04-03 | 6:30 pm | 2020-04-03 | 8:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-03-01 10:12 pm | **Learn more about the complexity of Urban biodiversity and how both nature and people can thrive in these areas.** Join the Victoria West Community Association for the April edition of our monthly speakers series! This month we'll be looking at Urban Biodiversity! Compared to wilderness areas, cities are often viewed as biological deserts. However, many cities are biological hotspots located on estuaries, floodplains or other biologically productive, unique and strategically located habitats. For example, Victoria is vital to the Garry Oak ecosystem and Metro Vancouver is key to the Fraser River’s salmon stocks and birds of the Pacific Flyway. They are rich in biodiversity with its own unique qualities because of introduced non-native species and new novel ecosystems not seen anywhere else in nature. Urban biodiversity is complex, dynamic and fascinating because the city is a place for both nature and people. Presented by: Dr. Val Schaefer. Val Schaefer, PhD, RPBio, is a Professor Emeritus in the University of Victoria’s School of Environmental Studies, where he was the Academic Administrator of the Restoration of Natural Systems Program. His research and practice focus on urban biodiversity using an approach that combines ecology, natural history and landscape architecture. Val has authored, co-authored and edited several books including Urban Biodiversity: Exploring Natural Habitat and its Value in Cities and The Natural History of Stanley Park. The rewards Val has received for his work include the BC Minister of the Environment’s Award for Environmental Education, the BC Society of Landscape Architects’ Award for Community Service, and the Vancouver Natural History Society (VNHS) John Davidson Award for Conservation. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-presentation-urban-biodiversity-tickets-96980773103**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-presentation-urban-biodiversity-tickets-96980773103) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 637423214 | Castle On The Farm - presented by hapax theatre | 2020-04-03 | 8:00 pm | 2020-04-03 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Weekly on Friday and Saturday until April 12, 2020 | 2020-04-12 | FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20200412T065959Z;BYDAY=FR,SA | Community Member | 2020-02-24 2:50 pm | **The world-premiere of Castle On The Farm by Alaina Baskerville-Bridges** hapax theatre’s 2020 season begins with the world-premiere of Castle On The Farm. It’s the first year of high school and 14-year-old Layla planned to crush it in the best-friend and boyfriend department. But then her dad is arrested and charged with attempted murder, leaving Layla struggling with a tidal wave of emotions. At home, her older sister Amber Ray fights with her mom about everything. To find refuge, Layla holes up in her room with her most prized possessions: her Christine Sinclair poster, a Demi Lovato album, and the book, The Four Agreements. With these supports in her grip, Layla is able to explore her pain and maybe, just maybe, find healing in the process. Winner of Theatre BC’s best one act play of 2019. Director: Heather Jarvie Assistant Director: Keeley Teuber Designer/Stage Manager: Chad Laidlaw 5 performances at the Intrepid Theatre Club 1609 Blanshard Street April 3, 4, 10, 11 @ 8:00pm / Doors open @ 7:45 April 11 @ 2:00pm / Doors open @ 1:45 **$15** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/castle-on-the-farm-presented-by-hapax-theatre-tickets-96141213959**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/castle-on-the-farm-presented-by-hapax-theatre-tickets-96141213959) Tickets available to purchase at the door half an hour before performance begins (cash only) Note: On Opening Night (April 3) 50% of the house will be held for PAY WHAT YOU CAN tickets. That means that there are 25 tickets that will only be available at the door at 7:30. Whatever your financial situation, whether you can afford a toonie or a twenty, come celebrate opening night with us. Content Advisory: Coarse Language hapax theatre respectfully acknowledges that we live, create, and perform on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen People, today known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 653251031 | 🌱 Free - Gardening with Native Plants Workshop | 2020-04-04 | 9:30 am | 2020-04-04 | 12:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | 2020-03-06 2:02 pm | Jay Rastogi, expert gardener and Site Manager at Swan Lake, will explore the many benefits of planting, propagating and harvesting of native plants in your yard. Find out about the benefits to wildlife and water conservation, cultural history, and edibility of many of our local shrubs, wildflowers and trees during this practical 3 hour workshop. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will also be provided. **Dates:** Wednesday, March 11 – 12:30 – 3:30 Friday, March 20 – 12:30 – 3:30 Saturday, March 21 – 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, April 1 – 12:30 – 3:30 Friday, April 3 – 9:30 – 12:30 Saturday, April 4 – 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, April 22 – 12:30 – 3:30 **All workshops are free for residents of Greater Victoria, but you must pre-register.** [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-7/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-7/) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 633520508 | 🏳️🌈 Closing Event : FLUID Portraits by Blake Little | 2020-04-05 | 2:00 pm | 2020-04-05 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-21 4:41 pm | Join us at Legacy Galleries to celebrate FLUID Portraits by Blake Little and Moving Trans History Forward 2020. The artist and some models will be present. Light refreshments will be provided. Part of the Moving Trans History Forward 2020 Conference https://www.uvic.ca/mthf2020/ \_\_\_\_ CURRENT EXHIBITION FLUID Portraits by Blake Little January 11 - April 11, 2020 Guest Curated by Wayne Baerwaldt Supported by the Chair in Transgender Studies As people who identify as trans, gender fluid, non-binary, Two Spirit, and other diverse gender identities face complex and challenging societal responses, the act of representing oneself can be a brave act of defiance. FLUID, a new photographic portrait series by Los Angeles-based artist Blake Little, sets out to collaborate with diverse local, national and international trans and gender fluid people to capture and reflect some of the concerns and potentials of how they choose to represent themselves through photography. \_\_\_\_ Territory Acknowledgement: We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. Accessibility: The main entrance to Legacy is at street level and there are no steps or gaps to enter the main gallery, inner gallery or washrooms. The main entrance has two sets of heavy doors that must be manually opened. There are additional doors without push buttons to the inner gallery. Legacy has two single-stall, gender inclusive washrooms. Both of these washrooms have manual doors and support bars, and only one provides ample space for mobility devices. If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility at Legacy, please contact legacy@uvic.ca or call 250 721-6562. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 637421957 | The Showdown Grand Finale | 2020-04-05 | 7:30 pm | 2020-04-05 | 10:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-02-24 2:48 pm | **It's the Showdown's Grand Finale! Champions and Finalists from the past year compete for your vote to win $500.00 cash and the Crown!** Come one come all to the Showdown's Grand Finale! A variety show event you're not soon to forget! Watch in amazement as returning champions and finalists from the past year compete for your vote to win $500 cold hard cash, and the Ultimate Showdown Crown. Featuring the best of the best from the city's Burlesque, Dance, Drag, and Stand Up Comedy communities, with a couple surprises thrown in for good measure. Experience the thrill of democracy like never before as you decide the winner. Featuring (in alphabetical order) Darren Millar Eddi Licious Gala Vega Henrietta Dubét Honey Dewme The Rutledge Rollers Quincy Thomas Vivianne Oblivion and more to be confirmed soon. Also featuring the music of Lily Fawn! Sunday, April 5 at the Victoria Event Centre Doors at 7:30 Show at 8:00 Earlybird tickets available until Sunday March 8 - while supplies last. **$20-$35** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-showdown-grand-finale-tickets-96547420935**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-showdown-grand-finale-tickets-96547420935) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 623081083 | Beginners’ Mind: Poetry Workshop for Beginners and Nervous Writers | 2020-04-07 | 10:00 am | 2020-04-07 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-02-14 9:52 am | Barbara Pelman is offering a one day plunge into the exhilarating waters of poetry for those who have previously only tiptoed around the shores. Beginners’ Mind is a poetry workshop for beginners and nervous writers in which you will explore activities that are fun (really!) and become familiar with some of the basic skills of writing: using metaphor, rhythm, line breaks, and rhyme. Barbara says, “We will read some great poems and use them as models. We will write some poems.” The poetry sessions will take place at Barbara’s comfortable home on March 7, 2020 from 10 am to 3 pm, with some time for a lunch break. **Cost of the day’s workshop is $80. Please contact Barbara at 250-480-1081 or email barbarapelman@gmail.com to register.** **Barbara Pelman** is a teacher and writer with over thirty years’ experience. She has conducted poetry workshops in her home and in schools and is an active participant in the Victoria poetry community. She has three books, “One Stone” (Ekstasis 2005) “Borrowed Rooms” (Ronsdale Press 2008) and recently, “Narrow Bridge” (Ronsdale Press 2017) and a number of poems in literary journals. She has received awards for her poetry, including the Malahat Review Open Season Contest in 2018. <https://congregationemanuelnews.wordpress.com/2020/02/05/beginners-mind-poetry-workshop-for-beginners-and-nervous-writers/> |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 638601938 | Drop-In Poetry Month: The Worldliness of Poetry | 2020-04-07 | 7:00 pm | 2020-04-07 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | GVPL | 2020-02-25 8:35 am | Celebrate National Poetry Month with City of Victoria Poet Laureate John Barton. Local poets Terry Ann Carter, Christine Walde, and Derk Wynand will bring the world, near and far, that much closer. Tea and cookies will be served. Drop-in. <https://www.gvpl.ca/event/poetry-month-the-worldliness-of-poetry/> |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 657424800 | 21st Century Tech Career Success: Use strategic motivation to AI proof your career trajectory | 2020-04-08 | 12:00 pm | 2020-04-08 | 1:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-03-09 5:36 pm | A successful career requires much more than technical skills. John’s presentation will focus on the importance of soft skills at all levels of today’s organizations. **Members $25 / Associated $30 / Non-Members $35 / Students $15** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/21st-century-tech-career-success-use-strategic-motivation-to-ai-proof-your-career-trajectory-tickets-99064002097>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25), Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 622989237 | Victoria Eco Fashion Week at EFM! | 2020-04-09 | 4:30 pm | 2020-04-09 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-02-14 8:30 am | 2020-02-14 8:31 am | Come check out local designers using sustainable methods as a small teaser to what you will find at Victoria Eco Fashion Week April 20-25 at Esquimalt Farmers Market on Thursday April 9 at 430pm. This event is not to be missed! | Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 653172081 | 🎈🐰 Easter at the Market | 2020-04-10 | 11:00 am | 2020-04-10 | 2:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Victoria Public Market | Victoria Public Market | 2020-03-06 12:32 pm | 2020-03-06 12:46 pm | Join us for a fun filled family Easter event at the Market! On Friday April 10th from 11:00am to 2:00pm we’ll be hosting a FREE Easter event featuring a chocolate egg Easter Egg Hunt\*, live music by VINYL WAVE, Balloon Twisting and Magic Shows by [Tricky Magi](http://www.trickymagicproductions.com/)c, and a Free Photobooth by Mr Booth Photo Experiences! \* Easter Egg Hunt will be in the style of Halloween Trick or Treating where kids are welcome to bring their Easter baskets and collect chocolate eggs from each of our vendors in the Market. [**https://victoriapublicmarket.com/event/easter-at-the-market-3/**](https://victoriapublicmarket.com/event/easter-at-the-market-3/) |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 645675732 | 🎈🐰 Oaklands Easter Eggstravaganza | 2020-04-11 | 10:00 am | 2020-04-11 | 12:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Oaklands Community Association | Oaklands Community Association | 2020-03-01 9:36 am | 2020-03-06 12:46 pm | We hope you can join us at Oaklands Community Centre for the Easter Eggstravaganza 2020! This wonderfully-fun & family-focused event will include an Easter Egg Hunt, Arts & Crafts, a photo booth with Yiru Yiru Baby Shop & Photography and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Tickets are just $8/child, available March 1st online, over the phone, or in person. Please call 250-370-9101 if you have any further questions! Special thanks to our Camosun College students for all their help with this event! |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 637424272 | Castle On The Farm - presented by hapax theatre | 2020-04-11 | 2:00 pm | 2020-04-11 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-02-24 2:50 pm | 2020-02-24 2:50 pm | **The world-premiere of Castle On The Farm by Alaina Baskerville-Bridges** hapax theatre’s 2020 season begins with the world-premiere of Castle On The Farm. It’s the first year of high school and 14-year-old Layla planned to crush it in the best-friend and boyfriend department. But then her dad is arrested and charged with attempted murder, leaving Layla struggling with a tidal wave of emotions. At home, her older sister Amber Ray fights with her mom about everything. To find refuge, Layla holes up in her room with her most prized possessions: her Christine Sinclair poster, a Demi Lovato album, and the book, The Four Agreements. With these supports in her grip, Layla is able to explore her pain and maybe, just maybe, find healing in the process. Winner of Theatre BC’s best one act play of 2019. Director: Heather Jarvie Assistant Director: Keeley Teuber Designer/Stage Manager: Chad Laidlaw 5 performances at the Intrepid Theatre Club 1609 Blanshard Street April 3, 4, 10, 11 @ 8:00pm / Doors open @ 7:45 April 11 @ 2:00pm / Doors open @ 1:45 **$15** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/castle-on-the-farm-presented-by-hapax-theatre-tickets-96141213959**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/castle-on-the-farm-presented-by-hapax-theatre-tickets-96141213959) Tickets available to purchase at the door half an hour before performance begins (cash only) Note: On Opening Night (April 3) 50% of the house will be held for PAY WHAT YOU CAN tickets. That means that there are 25 tickets that will only be available at the door at 7:30. Whatever your financial situation, whether you can afford a toonie or a twenty, come celebrate opening night with us. Content Advisory: Coarse Language hapax theatre respectfully acknowledges that we live, create, and perform on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen People, today known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 567044791 | Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque | 2020-04-11 | 7:30 pm | 2020-04-11 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 12:25 pm | Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque is a stunning evening of extraordinary African drumming and acrobatics. Suitable for all ages, the show features daring gymnastics accompanied by the intense rhythms of Guinean djembes. General $42.00 Student (13+) $32.00 UVic Alumni $32.00 Child (12 & under) $22.00 Available over the phone and in person: 4-Pack $160.00 Family 4 Pack $120.00 (2 adults+2 children) <https://tickets.uvic.ca/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent2843.html> |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 585122962 | 📈 Souper Bowls of Hope 2020 | 2020-04-15 | 11:30 am | 2020-04-15 | 1:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-19 1:34 pm | **Bring Hope to Victoria's Youth at Risk and become a Community Souper Hero** **About this Event** **Join us for the 22nd annual downtown lunchtime Fundraiser for Victoria Youth Empowerment Society.** **THE EVENT: EAT SOUP / HAVE FUN / KEEP THE BOWL** Your $50 ticket gives you gourmet Soups prepared by celebrated Chefs from 10 Acres restaurant, The Union Club of BC and Cheryl's Gourmet Pantry accompanied by delicious Portofino bread. And after being thoroughly entertained and fed take home your selection of a beautiful handcrafted bowl donated by local artists. **THE CAUSE: VICTORIA YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SOCIETY** Funds raised at Souper Bowls give our city's Youth at Risk opportunities to experience healthy activities and keeps them away from the Street community at large. These activities are provided at the drop in Center at Helen's Place, usually the first stop for teens seeking help with food, shelter, drug recovery and counselling. Follow the link to learn more about the services they offer Youth and Families. **HOW CAN YOU HELP?** Consider a monthly donation for 1 year. Contributions of $10, $20 , $50 or more and keep informed on how your money is being put to work with a quarterly newsletter. And for you - a tax write off. Become a Member of Youth Empowerment Society. $10/year. With increased membership the organization has access to more government grants and gaming grants. Participate at the events Silent Auction and Raffle. See you on April 15 - Hurry Tickets are limited! [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/souper-bowls-of-hope-2020-tickets-87182123077**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/souper-bowls-of-hope-2020-tickets-87182123077) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 576956405 | Practice On The Page: A Writing Workshop with Danielle Pope | 2020-04-15 | 6:30 pm | 2020-04-15 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-01-13 9:50 am | Find the story you’re meant to write. Practice On The Page is your chance to stretch your writing muscles, get inspired and let your creative side come out to play. This all-levels workshop offers you a safe space to find your voice and nurture the stories your heart has been waiting to share. Danielle Pope, The Story Midwife, will guide you through a progressive series of grounding activities, writing exercises, prompts and reading opportunities to get your words flowing, deepen your level of self expression and give you the tools to develop a practice. Come with a project, or a blank page — whether you dream of starting a blog, working on your next novel, or just making space for an evening of fun, this workshop is for you. Bring along your favourite notebook and pen, and prepare to dive deeply into this journey of creativity. **$35** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/practice-on-the-page-a-writing-workshop-with-danielle-pope-tickets-89612456269**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/practice-on-the-page-a-writing-workshop-with-danielle-pope-tickets-89612456269) **FAQs** **What are my transportation/parking options?** Free parking (and bike parking) is available around the studio, and the location is close to a number of bus routes. Note: avoid parking in residential areas, where ticketing is common. **What should I bring into the event?** Be sure to bring your favourite writing impliments, and anything that brings you creative inspiration. Pen and paper is best (we can talk about that later!), but laptops will not be turned away. **Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?** Yes — you are welcome to gift your ticket to someone else for the same evening event, but please send a note to Danielle in advance of the workshop, or note this in your purchase order. **How can I contact the organizer?** Contact Danielle with any questions, at: danielle@thestorymidwife.ca. You can also find her on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheStoryMidwife/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thestorymidwife/). |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 567008221 | Pride & Prejudice Spring Ball Dance Lessons | 2020-04-16 | 5:30 pm | 2020-04-16 | 9:30 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until April 18, 2020 | 2020-04-18 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200418T065959Z | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:26 am | ### Dance Lessons (Thursday April 16th, 5:30 pm, White Eagle Polish Hall) **CA$25.00+CA$2.54 Fee+CA$1.38 GST/HST** A single lesson to learn the Haymakers and Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot two of the dances we will be doing at the ball. Takes place Thursday, April 16th, at 5:30pm at The White Eagle Polish Hall, 90 Dock Street, Victoria. Workshop lasts 90 minutes. No partner required. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. ### Dance Lessons (Thursday April 16th, 7:30 pm, White Eagle Polish Hall) **CA$25.00+CA$2.54 Fee+CA$1.38 GST/HST** A single lesson to learn the The Sailor’s Reprieve and Charlotte’s Dilemma two of the dances we will be doing at the ball. Takes place Thursday, April 16th, at 7:30pm at The White Eagle Polish Hall, 90 Dock Street, Victoria. Workshop lasts 90 minutes. No partner required. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. ### Dance Lessons (Friday April 17th, 5:30 pm, White Eagle Polish Hall) **CA$25.00+CA$2.54 Fee+CA$1.38 GST/HST** A single lesson to learn The Sailor’s Reprieve and Charlotte’s Dilemma two of the dances we will be doing at the ball. Takes place Friday, April 17th, at 5:30pm at The White Eagle Polish Hall, 90 Dock Street, Victoria. Workshop lasts 90 minutes. No partner required. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. ### Dance Lessons (Friday April 17th, 7:30 pm, White Eagle Polish Hall) **CA$25.00+CA$2.54 Fee+CA$1.38 GST/HST** A single lesson to learn the Haymakers and Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot two of the dances we will be doing at the ball. Takes place Friday, April 17th, at 7:30pm at The White Eagle Polish Hall, 90 Dock Street, Victoria. Workshop lasts 90 minutes. No partner required. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-prejudice-spring-ball-victoria-tickets-71938994469>** |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |||
| 653095400 | 🥃 Whisky & Movies | 2020-04-16 | 6:00 pm | 2020-04-16 | 8:00 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Tudor House Liquor Store | 2020-03-06 11:29 am | **Whisky & Movies comes back for a second time this season!** This class is hosted by Melissa with Victoria Whisky Tastings & Experiences! This is the same class, same line-up that was hosted in February at whisky school! After many requests we have added a 2nd date. **Tickets: Just 25$ (16 spots avaliable), purchase online through eventbrite or facebook.** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whisky-movies-tickets-98529248635**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/whisky-movies-tickets-98529248635) .... Phone:250-590-5883 Email: tudorlrsevents@gmail.com Please taste responsibly and plan for a safe ride home. Participants must be at least 19 years of age. NOTE: If for some reason you can't attend the event, email Marta at tudorlrsevents@gmail.com for a potential refund or exchange. We got a waiting list for each event. |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 650224186 | ♿📣 Open Access Workshop: Organizing Accessibility from the Grassroots | 2020-04-17 | 1:00 pm | 2020-04-17 | 4:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | 2020-03-04 11:57 am | 2020-03-04 11:57 am | **A workshop facilitated by artist Carmen Papalia, where individuals will have the opportunity to reconsider their accessibility practices.** In 2015, Vancouver-based artist Carmen Papalia responded to the failures that he experienced as a recipient of institutional disability support services by proposing Open Access; a conceptual framework for accessibility that moves beyond a policy or accommodation-based model by providing guidelines for mutual care. When put into practice, Open Access problematizes the typical roles of institutionalized care by encouraging participants to collectively envision a space that suits their needs, then share accountability towards that vision and organize accessibility from the grassroots. In this workshop about establishing a new context for accessibility in a landscape of restrictive programs and prescriptive regimes, Papalia will introduce participants to the Open Access framework and illustrate the various ways that he has made use of it in his last 10 years working as an artist. Participants from organizations and institutions that serve the public will have the opportunity to reconsider their accessibility and public engagement practices towards the goal of a relational accessibility program that evolves with the culture of the publics that they serve. In one-on-one and small group activities, participants will consider their work in relation to the guiding principles of Open Access; inspiring a broad reframing of the ways institutions engage those at the margins. **The workshop is free, but attendance is limited. If you are unable to register on Eventbrite for any reason, please email Regan Shrumm, Assistant Curator at rshrumm@aggv.ca or phone at 250-384-4171 x 220.** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/open-access-workshop-organizing-accessibility-from-the-grassroots-tickets-98264653223>** Accessibility: The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is committed to providing a welcoming and accessible destination for all to enjoy. The main entrance is wheelchair accessible with a ramp on the left side of the entrance with no handrail. There is one set of power doors located at the left side of the entrance at the top of the ramp. Four gender-neutral single-stall washrooms are available, two close to the front lobby and two in the back exhibition spaces. All washrooms are wheelchair accessible but do not have power doors (knob handles). One washroom has a baby change table, a safety grab bar, and soap and paper towels at a lower height. All washrooms are accessed by ramps. The Gallery is located near the following bus stops: -The Fort and Moss bus stop serving lines 11, 14, and 15 (0.14 km away from the gallery). -The Fort and Linden bus stop serving line 22 (0.4 km away from the gallery). All BC Transit buses are wheelchair accessible. For handyDART, BC Transit’s accessible, door-to-door shared transit service, please contact BC Transit at 250-727-7811. To make this event as accessible as possible, the AGGV will be offering the following services: -ASL Interpreter (must be requested by April 1) -Captioning (must be requested by April 1) -Bus tickets (can be mailed in advanced) -A quieter multi-sensory space -Providing snacks and refreshments -A scent-reduced space The AGGV understands access needs are different for everyone, and that these needs can also change and be different every day. To make a specific request, please email Regan Shrumm, Assistant Curator at rshrumm@aggv.ca or phone at 250-384-4171 x 220. \_ Art Gallery of Greater Victoria sits on the unceded and traditional territory of the Lkwungen-speaking peoples, today known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and WSÁNEĆ First Nations. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 653147919 | Native Plant Sale & Clothing Swap | 2020-04-18 | 12:00 am | 2020-04-18 | 11:59 pm | 1 | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Oaklands Community Association | 2020-03-06 12:15 pm | The birds are singing, the worms are worming, and it's time for Spring! Whether you're prepping your garden or cleaning out your closet or just want a snack, we're so excited to bring you our first ever Plant Sale and Clothing Swap. This is an opportunity for anyone who is interested in becoming more environmentally friendly to learn about sustainable fashion practices and the revitalisation of our local eco-systems through gardening and planting completely free of cost. Music: TBA Fruit Cocktails and Lemonades from Fanny Bay Estate Farm. Tasty treats provided by [The Bikery](https://thebikery.ca/). We have partnered with [SUPPLY Victoria](https://www.supplyvictoria.ca/) and [Saanich Native Plants](http://saanichnativeplants.com/) plants to bring this event to life with a My Great Neighbourhood Grant from [the City of Victoria](https://victoria.ca/). |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||||
| 638816051 | Fairfield Gonzales Community Association Community Dinner | 2020-04-17 | 6:30 pm | 2020-04-17 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-02-25 11:50 am | 2020-02-25 11:51 am | **Eat a nice dinner with your family, friends or neighbors!** **ATTENTION: If you are registering several people for this event, please email us at event@fairfieldcommunity.ca IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE.** Get to know people in the community while enjoying a delicious meal! Enjoy a conversation while satisfying your taste buds! And bring the little ones, as we will have a children's games space. Please register to reserve your spot; we have space for 50 guests! Suggested donation of $5.00 per person and $10.00 for a family. **Please pay online. If you can't, pay through the phone (250) 382-4604 or come in-person at 1330 Fairfield Road.** Due to dietary sensitivities we will be offering gluten, dairy, and meat free options. We hope to see you there! Please email event@fairfieldcommunity.ca if you have any questions. The Community Dinner series is made possible by the City of Victoria.[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/february-community-dinner-tickets-91394113253) **<https://fairfieldcommunity.ca/events/>** |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 613029235 | Annual Plant Sale – PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE | 2020-04-18 | 9:00 am | 2020-04-18 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Daily until April 20, 2020 | 2020-04-19 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200420T065959Z | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | 2020-02-07 10:54 am | Annual Native Plant Sale Pre-orders now available – download your pre-order form [HERE](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/Plant-List-for-Web-2020-1.pdf). Native Plant Sale Dates: Saturday, April 18th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday, April 19th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Experience the largest native plant sale on Vancouver Island with over 4000 plants & 100 species. [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/annual-plant-sale-pre-orders-now-available/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/annual-plant-sale-pre-orders-now-available/) |
Free / No Entry Fee | |||
| 567009320 | Pride & Prejudice Spring Ball Dance Refresher Workshop | 2020-04-18 | 10:00 am | 2020-04-18 | 12:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:27 am | A single lesson to learn and review the four dances we will be doing at the ball. The Sailor’s Reprieve, Charlotte’s Dilemma, Haymakers, and Mr. Beveridge’s Maggot Takes place Saturday, April 18th, at 10:00 am at The White Eagle Polish Hall,90 Dock Street, Victoria. Workshop lasts 120 minutes (2 hours). No partner required. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. **CA$35.00+CA$3.15 Fee+CA$1.91 GST/HST** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-prejudice-spring-ball-victoria-tickets-71938994469>** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 544656225 | Free Workshop: Advanced Composting | 2020-04-18 | 10:00 am | 2020-04-18 | 12:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-12 6:25 pm | Advanced Composting aims to broaden the scope of participants’ knowledge of composting methods. Topics covered will include dynamic accumulators and hot composting, compost tea, in-situ composting methods and humanure. We'll take a look at the hot composting system in the Compost Education Centre demonstration gardens, and maybe even flip the pile! *\*If you are new to composting, we suggest you take one of our Composting Basics workshops before taking Advanced Composting.* The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. *Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website.* *Free attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD* **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-workshop-advanced-composting-tickets-81864871033>***[](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-workshop-advanced-composting-tickets-81864871033)* |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 608980128 | The Sonnet As Daybook: How to Enhance Your Writing Practice | 2020-04-18 | 10:30 am | 2020-04-18 | 2:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-02-04 7:21 pm | **Join us for VFA2020's first pre-season event with Victoria's Poet Laureate John Barton!** This four-hour workshop presents the sonnet, often viewed as an outdated poetic form, as a tool to explore contemporary concerns, one that, because of its short length and versatility, can be incorporated into a regular writing practice. Participants will be introduced to the rules of the form, then work on creating sonnets of their own. The workshop will be concluded with a discussion of how to exploit the sonnet’s potential to keep writing and to explore one’s own life experience. Writers of all levels welcome. John Barton is the author of twenty-six books, chapbooks, and anthologies, with his 27th book—Lost Family: A Memoir, a book of sonnets—upcoming from Signal this fall. Since 1980, magazines, newspapers, and anthologies on four continents have published his poems, essays, and reviews. A three-time recipient of the Archibald Lampman Award, he’s also won an Ottawa Book Award, a CBC Literary Award, and a National Magazine Award. Between 1989 and 2018 John edited Arc Poetry Magazine, Vernissage: The National Gallery of Canada, and The Malahat Review. He is the City of Victoria’s fifth, first male and first queer poet laureate. **$70** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-sonnet-as-daybook-how-to-enhance-your-writing-practice-tickets-92860001765**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-sonnet-as-daybook-how-to-enhance-your-writing-practice-tickets-92860001765) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 652017631 | ♿🏳️🌈 The Accessibility of Victoria’s Arts Scene: A Community Conversation Part 1 | 2020-04-18 | 1:00 pm | 2020-04-18 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | 2020-03-05 5:41 pm | **Join us to think through futurism of a fully accessible Victoria arts community.** What do you want to see change in Victoria’s arts community so you can exhibit, perform, or sell your work? What organizations or cities’ programming do you think should be emulated? What else is possible? Do these programs make sense for all communities? How do we move beyond access to move us close to justice and intersectionality, not just inclusion, segregation, and accommodations? In creating a new program around theme of accessibility and art, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is looking for discussion and feedback in creating barrier-free projects centering on artists and individuals from the disabled, IBPOC, LGBTQ2+, and low-income communities. While conversation is encouraged, all are welcomed to sit in. The conversation will feature Vancouver-based artist Carmen Papalia who will talk about his experiences leading a movement that model guidelines for mutual care. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-accessibility-of-victorias-arts-scene-a-community-conversation-part-1-tickets-98498119527**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-accessibility-of-victorias-arts-scene-a-community-conversation-part-1-tickets-98498119527) **This conversation is free and open to the public. If you are unable to register on Eventbrite for any reason, please email Regan Shrumm, Assistant Curator at rshrumm@aggv.ca or phone at 250-384-4171 x 220.** \-- Gallery as Authority?: A Community Conversation is a discussion program that explores how cultural institutions can rethink ways of doing, and be spaces that are relevant, engaging, and responsive to a range of communities and experiences. Accessibility: The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is committed to providing a welcoming and accessible destination for all to enjoy. The main entrance is wheelchair accessible with a ramp on the left side of the entrance with no handrail. There is one set of power doors located at the left side of the entrance at the top of the ramp. Four gender-neutral single-stall washrooms are available, two close to the front lobby and two in the back exhibition spaces. All washrooms are wheelchair accessible but do not have power doors (knob handles). One washroom has a baby change table, a safety grab bar, and soap and paper towels at a lower height. All washrooms are accessed by ramps. The Gallery is located near the following bus stops: · The Fort and Moss bus stop serving lines 11, 14, and 15 (0.14 km away from the gallery). · The Fort and Linden bus stop serving line 22 (0.4 km away from the gallery). All BC Transit buses are wheelchair accessible. For handyDART, BC Transit’s accessible, door-to-door shared transit service, please contact BC Transit at 250-727-7811. To make this event as accessible as possible, the AGGV will be offering the following services: · ASL Interpreter · Bus tickets (can be mailed in advanced) · Captioning · Multi-sensory space · Providing snacks and refreshments · A scent-reduced space The AGGV understands access needs are different for everyone, and that these needs can also change and be different every day. To make a specific request, please email rshrumm@aggv.ca. Territory Acknowledgement: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria sits on the unceded and traditional territory of the Lkwungen-speaking peoples, today known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and WSÁNEĆ First Nations. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 582842465 | Plant Identification & Culture Workshops | 2020-04-18 | 1:00 pm | 2020-04-18 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 4:02 pm | **January 25, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 23 (field trip – please pre-register), June 20, July 18, August 15 (field trip – please pre-register), September 19, October 17, November 21, December 5** **Instructor: Diane Pierce** Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. **HCP Members $35.00 per session** **or $350 for 12 sessions** **Non-Members $45.00 per session** **or $450 for 12 sessions** **Register online or call 250 479 6162****[](https://hcp.ca/event/cannabis-basics-for-the-home-grower-4/)** **<https://hcp.ca/event/13586/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 567001205 | Pride & Prejudice Spring Ball | 2020-04-18 | 5:00 pm | 2020-04-18 | 11:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:23 am | “A ball? Who’s giving a ball? I long for a ball, and so does Denny.” \- Lydia Bennet Imagine yourself transported to the world of Darcy and Elizabeth, of Napoleon Bonaparte and Jane Austen, walking straight into Netherfield, with dancing, live music, food, playing cards, in the stunning Crystal Ballroom of the historical Empress Hotel. You are invited to attend our Regency Ball! **‘I want to, but I’m an introverted Austen fan and no one will come with me!’** Welcome! you have found your people. No partner is necessary or required, many guests come solo, and there’s always someone to dance with! **‘I don’t know how to dance!’** We teach the dances, which require no partner and no dance experience. We are offering a total of 5 dance lessons. All take place at The White Eagle Polish Hall, 90 Dock Street. Register below for as many as you wish. We recommend attending as many as you can. The more you are able to practice the dances, the more fun the ball will be. We will teach 2 of the 4 dances at each Lesson, and do a quick review of all four at the Refresher Saturday morning. Please see the ticket descriptions to see which dances are being taught at which lessons. To assist with the lessons there are videos of all the dances on our website: <https://www.prideandprejudiceball.ca/tutorials/> We do strongly recommend attending the lessons! You and the other guests will have so much more fun and really the lessons are a blast all on their own. **‘I don’t have a thing to wear!’** No worries! We have ways for you to rent or buy a costune buy and advice for you to make! your own. The bare minimum dress code for ladies is a Full-Length Gown in a soft fabric with fully covered shoulders. An empire waist is preferable but not mandatory. Flat shoes only please. No high heels. For gentlemen, the minimum is a Tail Coat or frock coat with a vest and a cravat (literally a strip of fabric tied around the neck) and a white shirt. Breeches with long socks are preferable, but regular pants are fine. Any dress shoes will do. Historical Military dress and traditional cultural dress (eg. Kilts) are also welcome. And you are welcome to dress as a Gentleman or a Lady as you please! In Victoria: You can contact Disguise the Limit to arrange a rental. [https://disguisethelimitcostumes.ca ](https://disguisethelimitcostumes.ca/)Phone: 250-479-1156 Email: <a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank">dtlcostumes@gmail.com</a> We also have ideas on how to put together your own costume simply and inexpensively, out of things you may already have or could find at a thrift store, on our website as well: [https://www.prideandprejudiceball.ca/tutorials/ ](https://www.prideandprejudiceball.ca/tutorials/) **Additional info:** There will be a P&P Ball guest room rate and the number to book will be sent to all guests, in the order confirmation email from Eventbrite. Lots of updates will be posted on Facebook, at <https://www.facebook.com/regencyencounters/> **Food and Drink** All dietary requirements can be accommodated with adequate notice. You will be asked to indicate if you have any upon check-out and if you purchased the dinner select your entree choice of: \- AAA Roasted Beef Tenderloin - caramelized onion & havarti potato pavé, cabernet jus \- Herb Crusted Halibut - potato gnocchi, fennel, tomato & saffron emulsification \- Potato & Parsnip Croquette - carrot pureé, grilled cauliflower, baby kale there will also be soup and salad appetizers of Creamy Potato & Leek Soup with fresh thyme followed by the Empress Caesar Salad of baby romaine hearts, brioche crouton, shaved grana padano, lemon,creamy caesar dressing .Alcohol is available for purchase at the bar on site, but nothing provided by us contains any alcohol. Every guest will receive one glass of either syllabub (a traditional, cream-based party drink) or lemonade. Hors d’oeuvres will be served throughout the evening. **Age Limit** There is no formal age minimum, but we recommend guests be at least 14 years of age. It is not suitable for young children, though it is possible that very keen and well-behaved 13 or even 12 year old accompanied by an attentive adult would do very well. **Photography** There will be a professional photographer capturing the event, and taking portrait photographs of all guests. You will be able to purchase prints of these if you wish. In order to maintain the illusion of the historical experience, cell phones and cameras ARE NOT PERMITTED in the ballroom itself, but may be used anywhere else in the hotel. **Disclaimer** This event is THE MOST FUN you can imagine. It is highly addictive and can make the rest of life seem dull in comparison. You have been warned ;). ### Admission (7:00 pm, The Empress Hotel) CA$119.00+CA$8.26 Fee+CA$6.36 GST/HST ### Admission with Dinner (5:00 pm, The Empress Hotel) CA$189.00+CA$12.53 Fee+CA$10.08 GST/HST **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pride-prejudice-spring-ball-victoria-tickets-71938994469>** |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 582838083 | Grow Your Own Way Wellness Journey | 2020-04-19 | 2:00 pm | 2020-04-19 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 3:53 pm | **January 26, February 16, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 14 Instructor: Marnie Dangerfield** This program is designed to allow you time in nature…. to slow down, pause, refresh and connect to your inner wisdom. There will be wellness practices led throughout,in a beautiful garden setting. The vision is for you to go through the year and connect to the seasons, to nature and to build community and connection with like-minded people. We will practice awareness/mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, kindness, journaling and intentional creativity®️ (among other things). The goal is to increase your overall well-being with new wellness habits. We’ll focus on decreasing stress while increasing joy. **$45 per session for HCP Members & Non Members** **Register online or call 250 479 6162.** **<https://hcp.ca/event/grow-your-own-way-wellness-journey/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 646382973 | 💻 Protecting Your Digital Footprint - A Free Info Session | 2020-04-20 | 6:30 pm | 2020-04-20 | 8:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Community Member | 2020-03-01 10:13 pm | **Learn about ways to practice safe computing in your professional and personal life.** Join the VWCA for our March Speaker's night and learn how to protect your digital footprint! We all use technology to save time, make appointments, network with others, banking, gaming, and more. Learn about ways to practice safe computing in your professional and personal life. Also learn about ways to ensure other members of your family are safe. Protecting Your Digital Footprint is presented by Dr. Janni Aragon of the UVic Speakers Bureau. Dr. Janni Aragon (BA/MA San Diego State University, MA/PhD UC Riverside) is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Political Science at the University of Victoria. She has taught courses on American Politics, Political Theory, Gender and Politics, Feminist Theory, Gender and International Relations, Model United Nations Simulation, Internship in Political Science, as well as numerous Women's Studies courses at the University of Victoria and San Diego State University. [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/protecting-your-digital-footprint-a-free-info-session-tickets-94267597923**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/protecting-your-digital-footprint-a-free-info-session-tickets-94267597923) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 653250825 | 🌱 Free - Gardening with Native Plants Workshop | 2020-04-22 | 12:30 pm | 2020-04-22 | 3:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | 2020-03-06 2:01 pm | Jay Rastogi, expert gardener and Site Manager at Swan Lake, will explore the many benefits of planting, propagating and harvesting of native plants in your yard. Find out about the benefits to wildlife and water conservation, cultural history, and edibility of many of our local shrubs, wildflowers and trees during this practical 3 hour workshop. An overview of CRD Water Conservation programs will also be provided. **Dates:** Wednesday, March 11 – 12:30 – 3:30 Friday, March 20 – 12:30 – 3:30 Saturday, March 21 – 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, April 1 – 12:30 – 3:30 Friday, April 3 – 9:30 – 12:30 Saturday, April 4 – 9:30 – 12:30 Wednesday, April 22 – 12:30 – 3:30 **All workshops are free for residents of Greater Victoria, but you must pre-register.** [**https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-7/**](https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/embracing-the-wild-gardening-with-native-plants-7/) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 650510680 | 🌳 Trees in Cities Challenge 2020: 🌎 Earth Day - Urban Forest and Climate Change: Tour 1 | 2020-04-22 | 4:00 pm | 2020-04-22 | 5:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | City of Victoria | City of Victoria | 2020-03-04 4:58 pm | 2020-03-04 4:59 pm | Trees are critically important in mitigating effects of climate change, as they provide a wide range of benefits, from positive mental health impacts to environmental attributes such as regulating temperature, improving air quality, mitigating stormwater runoff, and providing wildlife habitat. However, climate change puts urban forests at risk -- extreme weather events, long-term temperature changes, droughts, and new diseases and invasive species can damage or kill trees. Partake in planting a tree with us and learn about proper tree selection, care and maintenance. This event is outdoors, please dress for the weather. Washrooms are available on site. Public transit and cycling are encouraged, as parking is limited. Tours begin at the South entrance of Stadacona Park[](https://engage.victoria.ca/trees-in-cities-challenge-2020/) <https://engage.victoria.ca/trees-in-cities-challenge-2020/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 650505252 | 🌳 Trees in Cities Challenge 2020: 🌎 Earth Day - Urban Forest and Climate Change: Tour 2 | 2020-04-22 | 5:00 pm | 2020-04-22 | 6:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech | City of Victoria | City of Victoria | 2020-03-04 4:55 pm | 2020-03-04 4:59 pm | Trees are critically important in mitigating effects of climate change, as they provide a wide range of benefits, from positive mental health impacts to environmental attributes such as regulating temperature, improving air quality, mitigating stormwater runoff, and providing wildlife habitat. However, climate change puts urban forests at risk -- extreme weather events, long-term temperature changes, droughts, and new diseases and invasive species can damage or kill trees. Partake in planting a tree with us and learn about proper tree selection, care and maintenance. This event is outdoors, please dress for the weather. Washrooms are available on site. Public transit and cycling are encouraged, as parking is limited. Tours begin at the South entrance of Stadacona Park[](https://engage.victoria.ca/trees-in-cities-challenge-2020/) <https://engage.victoria.ca/trees-in-cities-challenge-2020/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 640158004 | 🇨🇦 Canadian Film Day: The Grey Fox | 2020-04-22 | 5:30 pm | 2020-04-22 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | The Vic Theatre | 2020-02-26 9:34 am | 2020-02-26 9:34 am | Celebrate National Canadian Film Day! A gentlemanly American stagecoach robber moves to British Columbia and orchestrates Canada’s first train robbery. Rereleased in 4K. 100% fresh on RottenTomatoes.com “Here’s one of the loveliest adventures of the year, a movie about a stubborn, indomitable character who robs people because that’s what he knows best.” Roger Ebert, RogerEbert.com **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/matthias-maxime/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mens-room/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/canadian-film-day-the-grey-fox/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/canadian-film-day-the-grey-fox/) **Volunteer with The Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 606835687 | 🔭📈 Stars At The Beach w/ Bob McDonald | 2020-04-23 | 5:30 pm | 2020-04-23 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-03 9:08 am | **Join the Friends of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory to raise funds for science education.** Support the Friends of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory’s work to increase science literacy through its school tours by joining us at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel on April 23rd to raise funds for science education. Thanks to grants from The Victoria Foundation and The Hamber Foundation, in 2019 FDAO provided over 74 interactive educational tours to schools in our area. Students at the elementary and secondary levels received educational workshops aligned with the BC Ministry of Education’s science curriculum and visited a working observatory. Because our Schools Programme is grant funded, however, they may have to end with the end of the school year. Join us after work from 5:30-8:30 pm on April 23rd to ensure that science education for local students at the Centre of the Universe and Dominion Astrophysical Observatory continues. The evening will feature a short presentation by FDAO Board Member and CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks host, Bob McDonald, a live and silent auction, and opportunities to see the stars (weather permitting). The event will feature hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Bring along your colleagues from the office for a great team activity to support a good cause. If you have an item or service you would like to donate to our auction, please email us at fundraising@centreoftheuniverse.org Dress - Business Casual **$50 / $75 (VIP w/ autographed book)** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/stars-at-the-beach-tickets-92571685403>** |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 542633405 | 🏳️🌈🎤 Smut Slam Victoria: Spring Has Sprung | 2020-04-23 | 6:30 pm | 2020-04-23 | 9:45 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-10 3:16 pm | **A high energy community storytelling open mic based on real life, real lust, real sex.** Hello, Victoria - we're back again and smuttier than ever. After our many sold out slams, this high energy community storytelling open mic based on real life, real lust, real sex is back on Thursday, April 23rd at the Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad Street). The theme for this SMUT SLAM is "SPRING HAS SPRUNG". The days are warmer, the grass is greener, the trees are blossoming and everyone seems to have a spring in their step. It certainly can't just be the change of seasons... so tell us about a time that has got YOU sprung - a titillating trip, a sexy shake-up, a shocking saga or a budding biography, all in the supportive environment of Smut Slam Victoria. Created by professional perv Cameryn Moore and hosted by Florence Fatale and KeithSonic, Smut Slam features real-life, first-person sex stories, guest stories from our panel of celebrity judges, and also THE FUCKBUCKET, a convenient and funnily named receptacle for all your anonymous questions and confessions! CELEBRITY JUDGES: \- TBA \* FUCKBUCKET PRIZE PROVIDED BY: \- Njoy long-time sponsor of Smut Slams and other Cameryn Moore events. \* STORYTELLING PRIZES PROVIDED BY: \- TBA SMUT SLAMMERS sign up on the night to tell a 5-minute dirty story, based on their real lives, and a lucky eight to ten names will be drawn at random. You can sign up at any point in the night but it's best to sign up early! RULES: - no notes (this is storytelling) - no costumes or props (this is not theatre) - only five minutes (with a one-minute grace period) AND - the story must be real and have happened to you. Stories often are funny, but we want to encourage people to consider sharing their sad, disturbing, poignant, serious, and/or simple experiences, too. More detailed guideline list is available at: http://www.camerynmoore.com/2017/02/03/behind-the-smut-slam-guidelines/ IMPORTANT: Smut Slam is queer-friendly, kink- AND vanilla-friendly, fat-friendly, sex worker-friendly, virgin-friendly, polyamory-friendly, we're really, really friendly. We welcome people with all types and amounts of sexual experiences. We DO NOT welcome stories involving racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia or any other kind of discrimination, objectification, or fetishization. All stories must be CONSENSUAL! By purchasing a ticket and attending this event, you agree to conduct yourself with the utmost respect for everyone at this event. In the event that you do not, you may be asked to leave without a refund. NOT A SMUT SLAMMER? Don't worry. The audience is in for a good time at SMUT SLAM! Sit back and enjoy. All we ask is: - No interrupting. - No heckling. - No necking. - What happens at Smut Slam stays at Smut Slam; if it's not your story, it's not your story to tell. (Think of it as our own mini Las Vegas!) - Doors open at 6:30PM - come in early for a good seat! - and the smut starts slamming at 7:30PM. SEATING is first come, first serve. Seating is chairs only (160 tickets available). We will reserve seats for those who need it - please email smutslamvictoria@gmail.com to reserve. **ADMISSION is $15/advance, $20/cash at door - 19+/no minors** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/smut-slam-victoria-spring-has-sprung-tickets-85598077153**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/smut-slam-victoria-spring-has-sprung-tickets-85598077153) SMUT SLAM is CREATED by Cameryn Moore, an award-winning playwright/performer, sex activist and educator, and former phone sex operator. When not performing, traveling, or actually having sex herself, Cameryn writes Sidewalk Smut: custom typewritten erotica as street performance and literary art. Check her out at: http://www.camerynmoore.com Poster and logo design by Malcontent Creative ┄ We would like to gratefully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people. ┄ VEC Accessibility: There are three multi-user, gender-inclusive bathrooms with stalls. One bathroom has a larger stall with its own sink and a grab bar (more details in the ‘Bathrooms’ section). The Victoria Event Centre currently does not have an operational elevator, and there is one long flight of stairs at the venue entrance. The only way into the VEC is up 27 wood stairs, 11″ deep, 6″ high. There are wooden 2.5” handrails 38” up the wall on each side of the staircase (54” apart, so not graspable on both sides at once). See further details in ‘Getting Inside’ section) If you would like to attend the event but require assistance with accessing the space, please contact us at events@victoriaeventcentre.ca and VEC staff will do their best to accommodate. Inside the Victoria Event Centre there is a gender inclusive wheelchair accessible washroom that technically fits necessary size dimensions, but is missing a bar and a handrail beside the toilet. There are two stalls, in the washroom, but only one of these has been renovated to meet 5'x5' wheelchair clearance. More detailed venue accessibility info is available at: http://www.victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ Accessibility update at the here: <https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VEC-Accessibility-Update-June-2019.pdf> **Volunteer with The VEC:** [**https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/**](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 562013133 | Deans’ Lecture Series: "On Gaia Democracy: Seeing Ourselves as Citizens of the Living Earth" | 2020-04-24 | 12:30 pm | 2020-04-24 | 1:45 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 9:34 am | 2019-12-31 9:34 am | Research shapes the way we live and think. Meet distinguished members of the faculties of the University of Victoria and learn about their research interests. Check the calendar at continuingstudies.uvic.ca for lecture topics and schedules. Register online or call UVic’s Division of Continuing Studies at 250-472-4747. <https://www.gvpl.ca/events/> |
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| 613027185 | 🎈🥚 Egg-cellent Adventures | 2020-04-26 | 12:00 pm | 2020-04-26 | 3:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary | 2020-02-07 10:53 am | Find them in tree-top nests, underground burrows, rock-faced cliffs, and even underwater! This egg-hunt will be sure to crack your curiosity. Through games, activities and crafts, we’ll explore the lifecycles of different egg-laying creatures. So put all your eggs in one basket, and join in for some Egg-cellent Adventures! Sunday, April 26th – 12 noon to 3 pm (drop in anytime) **All ages event** **Admission by donation – $5 per person suggested** **<https://www.swanlake.bc.ca/event/egg-cellent-adventures/>** |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 654476296 | At Life's Door - Portrait Exhibition on Mortality by Iris Moore | 2020-04-26 | 2:00 pm | 2020-04-26 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-03-07 1:05 pm | 2020-03-07 1:06 pm | You're invited to At Life's Door - Portrait Exhibition on Mortality \*\*\*NOTE: Doors will be open at 2:00 but the reception will be held in the evening at 6:00\*\*\* I'm so excited to invite you all the the exhibition I've been pouring my heart and soul into for the last 6 months! At Life's Door is a portrait exhibition based on conversations had with people who are facing their mortality. I have spent the last half year conversing with people who are elderly, ill, or in some other way faced with death in a tangible way. Their words have been a huge gift, and I'm honoured to be able to share what I saw in their faces. Reception starts at 6:00! (though doors will be open earlier for those who can't make it in the evening). The reception will include food, drinks, musical performances, projected animations, art for sale, a resource table, and more! Bring your friends, and let's get together, enjoy some art, some good company, and celebrate one of life's greatest mysteries. Where: Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad st (Territory of the Lekwungen speaking people) **Entry: sliding scale $5-$25.** Accessibility: The Victoria Event Centre does have a large set of stairs at the entry. I don't want this to be a barrier to anyone, so if you would like some support, reach out to me personally ahead of time. I have had friends offer to be stair helpers! :) <https://www.gofundme.com/f/lifesdoor> **Volunteer with The VEC:** [**https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/**](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||
| 654476370 | At Life's Door - Reception - Portrait Exhibition on Mortality by Iris Moore | 2020-04-26 | 6:00 pm | 2020-04-26 | 9:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-03-07 1:06 pm | You're invited to At Life's Door - Portrait Exhibition on Mortality \*\*\*NOTE: Doors will be open at 2:00 but the reception will be held in the evening at 6:00\*\*\* I'm so excited to invite you all the the exhibition I've been pouring my heart and soul into for the last 6 months! At Life's Door is a portrait exhibition based on conversations had with people who are facing their mortality. I have spent the last half year conversing with people who are elderly, ill, or in some other way faced with death in a tangible way. Their words have been a huge gift, and I'm honoured to be able to share what I saw in their faces. Reception starts at 6:00! (though doors will be open earlier for those who can't make it in the evening). The reception will include food, drinks, musical performances, projected animations, art for sale, a resource table, and more! Bring your friends, and let's get together, enjoy some art, some good company, and celebrate one of life's greatest mysteries. Where: Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad st (Territory of the Lekwungen speaking people) **Entry: sliding scale $5-$25.** Accessibility: The Victoria Event Centre does have a large set of stairs at the entry. I don't want this to be a barrier to anyone, so if you would like some support, reach out to me personally ahead of time. I have had friends offer to be stair helpers! :) <https://www.gofundme.com/f/lifesdoor> **Volunteer with The VEC:** [**https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/**](https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/support/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 625590342 | Jazz at the JCCV | 2020-04-26 | 7:00 pm | 2020-04-26 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Jewish Community Centre of Victoria | 2020-02-16 10:23 am | Featuring Local Jazz Performers playing the music of Legendary Jewish Jazz Composers. Admission at the door is $20, $15 for JCCV members. Coffee/Tea and dessert included. Sunday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on March 22nd, April 26th and May 24th. <https://jccvictoria.ca/author/larrygontovnick/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 643069682 | Saltwater Moon | 2020-04-28 | 8:00 pm | 2020-04-28 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until April 30, 2020 | 2020-04-30 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200430T065959Z | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | 2020-02-28 10:37 am | 2020-02-28 10:47 am | On a splendid moon-filled night in Coley’s Point in 1926, 18-year-old Jacob Mercer has returned from Toronto to the tiny Newfoundland outport, hoping to win back his former sweetheart, Mary Snow. But Mary has changed in his year-long absence and he will have to use all his charm and guile to win her back. **$20-$25** [](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true)**<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank">https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true</a>** Subscribe and save 15% See 4 great plays this season by making Blue Bridge a regular date with your family and friends. Our 2020 Blue Pass makes a great gift for those who love the theatre. Blue Passes can be purchased by calling the Box Office or by filling out the following form and a Blue Bridge representative will call you at your convenience. Box Office (250) 382-3370 Box Office Hours Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm **Volunteer with Blue Bridge Rep:** [**https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/**](https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 392849574 | Nat Geo Live - Kara Cooney: When Women Ruled the World | 2020-04-29 | 7:00 pm | 2020-04-29 | 9:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-07-03 10:07 pm | Kara Cooney, Egyptologist *When Women Ruled the World* Image: Jodi Cobb - National Geographic Creative When it comes to women in power, we’ve come a long way...right? Join Dr. Kara Cooney, professor of Egyptology, for a look at a time in ancient history when women ruled the world. Often neglected in the history books, these women were considered exceptions to the rule, political pawns in a patriarchal society. But their power and influence is undeniable. Cleopatra used her sexuality—and her money—to build alliances with warlords of the Roman empire. Neferusobek was the first woman to definitively take the title of King. Nefertiti is known more for her beauty than for bringing a fractured Egypt together. What can we learn from how these women ruled? Dr. Cooney shares some illuminating answers. \*Tickets starting at $37.50 | On sale May 8, 2019 at 6pm ***Please note:*** *Online ticket sales end one hour prior to the performance start time. Tickets may be available from the box office.* **Discount available when purchasing all 3 National Geographic Live shows.** **Student rush tickets available on the day of the show through the box office (subject to availability).** **Tickets and more information: <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/nat-geo-kara-cooney-2020-royal-theatre>** |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 643070086 | Saltwater Moon | 2020-04-30 | 8:00 pm | 2020-04-30 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until May 11, 2020 | 2020-05-11 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200511T065959Z | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | 2020-02-28 10:37 am | 2020-02-28 10:48 am | On a splendid moon-filled night in Coley’s Point in 1926, 18-year-old Jacob Mercer has returned from Toronto to the tiny Newfoundland outport, hoping to win back his former sweetheart, Mary Snow. But Mary has changed in his year-long absence and he will have to use all his charm and guile to win her back. **$37.00 - $42.00** [**https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true**](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true) Subscribe and save 15% See 4 great plays this season by making Blue Bridge a regular date with your family and friends. Our 2020 Blue Pass makes a great gift for those who love the theatre. Blue Passes can be purchased by calling the Box Office or by filling out the following form and a Blue Bridge representative will call you at your convenience. Box Office (250) 382-3370 Box Office Hours Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm **Volunteer with Blue Bridge Rep: <https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/>**[](https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | |
| 479473496 | Victoria Reconciliation Dialogue #5 - Community Response to Victoria Urban Reconciliation Dialogues | 2020-05-04 | 6:00 pm | 2020-05-04 | 8:30 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Community Member | 2019-10-04 11:09 am | 2020-01-19 1:27 pm | **A six-part series of conversations that will enable the community to explore together what Reconciliation could look like.** ##  **Victoria Reconciliation Dialogues:** **\#5: Community Response to the Victoria Urban Reconciliation Dialogues Event** Monday, May 4, 2020 at 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. approx. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street Guided by: Janice Simcoe, Camosun College, Mayor Lisa Helps and Victoria City Councillor Marianne Alto The Victoria Urban Reconciliation Dialogues will hold a regional gathering to discuss Reconciliation. This conversation will debrief and reflect on this event. Guided by members of Lekwungen Nations and the City Family, Mayor Lisa Helps, members of City Council and special guests, the conversations will seek to build the community’s knowledge and understanding of Reconciliation – what it is, why it is needed, and why community conversations about Reconciliation are important. The Dialogues will provide opportunities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to come together to share their ideas and stories, and explore how we as a community can make the culture, history and modern reality of local Indigenous Peoples become present and apparent throughout the city, and understood and valued in people’s everyday lives. Note: The end time will depend on the length of the conversation. Registration: <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/dialogue-5-community-response-to-victoria-urban-reconciliation-dialogues-tickets-73070954191> [www.victoria.ca/ReconciliationDialogues](http://www.victoria.ca/ReconciliationDialogues) |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 643070625 | Saltwater Moon | 2020-05-06 | 1:00 pm | 2020-05-06 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | 2020-02-28 10:39 am | 2020-02-28 10:48 am | On a splendid moon-filled night in Coley’s Point in 1926, 18-year-old Jacob Mercer has returned from Toronto to the tiny Newfoundland outport, hoping to win back his former sweetheart, Mary Snow. But Mary has changed in his year-long absence and he will have to use all his charm and guile to win her back. **$20-$25** [**https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true**](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true) Subscribe and save 15% See 4 great plays this season by making Blue Bridge a regular date with your family and friends. Our 2020 Blue Pass makes a great gift for those who love the theatre. Blue Passes can be purchased by calling the Box Office or by filling out the following form and a Blue Bridge representative will call you at your convenience. Box Office (250) 382-3370 Box Office Hours Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm **Volunteer with Blue Bridge Rep: <https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/>****[](https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/)** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 611689156 | Spring Organic Plant Sale | 2020-05-09 | 10:00 am | 2020-05-09 | 2:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-02-06 1:05 pm | 2020-02-06 1:05 pm | The Compost Education Centre (CEC) is hosting our 17th annual all-organic spring plant sale! The event is on Saturday May 9th, 10am-2pm at the CEC demonstration site at 1216 North Park Street. The Spring Organic Plant Sale features local farmers offering a wide variety of organically grown vegetable, flower and herb seedlings to get you off to a successful start this growing season. What you can look forward to: • The largest selection of organically grown heirloom tomato varieties all in one place for easy shopping • Organically grown vegetable starts from arugula to zucchini • Native plants for your low maintenance garden • Perennial edibles like berry bushes and other fruiting shrubs • Medicinal herbs like English lavender, chamomile and yarrow • Culinary herbs like Genovese basil, dill and chives • Companion plants like marigolds, sweet cicely and comfrey • Live music! 2020 VENDORS: Saanich Organics Metchosin Farm Saanich Native Plants Mason Street City Farm Ravensong Haliburton Farm Sol Organics Crooked Fir Farm & Nursery Community Garden Growers Cam Kidd The Compost Education Centre \*Poster by Sarah Jim (@faroutart) \* The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 643070515 | Saltwater Moon | 2020-05-09 | 2:00 pm | 2020-05-09 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | 2020-02-28 10:39 am | 2020-02-28 10:49 am | On a splendid moon-filled night in Coley’s Point in 1926, 18-year-old Jacob Mercer has returned from Toronto to the tiny Newfoundland outport, hoping to win back his former sweetheart, Mary Snow. But Mary has changed in his year-long absence and he will have to use all his charm and guile to win her back. **$20-$25** [](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true)**<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" target="_blank">https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true</a>** Subscribe and save 15% See 4 great plays this season by making Blue Bridge a regular date with your family and friends. Our 2020 Blue Pass makes a great gift for those who love the theatre. Blue Passes can be purchased by calling the Box Office or by filling out the following form and a Blue Bridge representative will call you at your convenience. Box Office (250) 382-3370 Box Office Hours Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm **Volunteer with Blue Bridge Rep: <https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 567011451 | Victoria Cheese and Meat Festival | 2020-05-09 | 3:00 pm | 2020-05-09 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2020-01-05 11:29 am | **Taste your way through international and local meats and cheeses while pairing them with wine, and beer!** [Cheese and Meat Festival ](http://cheeseandmeatfestival.com/) Explore the smell, tastes, and textures of the Cheese and Meat Festival. The only Festival dedicated to artisan food in the Pacific Northwest. Guests of the Cheese and Meat Festival taste their way through international and local artisan food and liquor samples. The Festival takes place at the beautiful Parkside Hotel and Spa located in downtown Victoria. All guests will be given a small charcuterie board upon entry that will allow for samples to be placed on the board while vendors describe the item being showcased. **$65 per tasting** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-cheese-and-meat-festival-tickets-84957948511**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/victoria-cheese-and-meat-festival-tickets-84957948511) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 645684924 | Oaklands Street Party and Garage Sale Day | 2020-05-10 | 12:00 pm | 2020-05-10 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Oaklands Community Association | 2020-03-01 9:42 am | The Oaklands Community Association is excited about the return of our annual Oaklands Street Party & Garage Sale Day at the Haultain Four Corners! The Oaklands Street Party takes place on Sunday May 10th from 12pm to 4pm on Haultain Street between Asquith Street and Forbes Street. The Oaklands Community Association will facilitate a fun-filled, family-friendly day featuring live music, a beer garden, food trucks, parklets, and child friendly activities in tandem with the already established Oaklands Garage Sale Day, which hosts over 50 garage sales in the Oaklands area from 9am onwards. **Food Trucks:** **To be announced** **Music:** **To be announced** If you would like to register your Garage Sale to be included on the map, let us know by emailing reception@oaklandsca.com or by calling 250-370-9101. There will be donation bins at Haultain Corners for you to bring your unsold merchandise, and we will donate it for you to local thrift stores and charities! **We’re also always looking for volunteers, and we would love to have you involved!** [**https://oaklands.life/**](https://oaklands.life/) |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||||
| 643070743 | Saltwater Moon | 2020-05-10 | 2:00 pm | 2020-05-10 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | 2020-02-28 10:39 am | 2020-02-28 10:49 am | On a splendid moon-filled night in Coley’s Point in 1926, 18-year-old Jacob Mercer has returned from Toronto to the tiny Newfoundland outport, hoping to win back his former sweetheart, Mary Snow. But Mary has changed in his year-long absence and he will have to use all his charm and guile to win her back. **$20 - $25** [**https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true**](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true) Subscribe and save 15% See 4 great plays this season by making Blue Bridge a regular date with your family and friends. Our 2020 Blue Pass makes a great gift for those who love the theatre. Blue Passes can be purchased by calling the Box Office or by filling out the following form and a Blue Bridge representative will call you at your convenience. Box Office (250) 382-3370 Box Office Hours Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm **Volunteer with Blue Bridge Rep: <https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/>**[](https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 535334830 | Mayor's Community Drop-In | 2020-05-12 | 11:30 am | 2020-05-12 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-02 6:31 pm | 2019-12-02 6:31 pm | Join us for Mayor’s Community Drop-In. Mayor Lisa Helps welcomes members of the public to have the opportunity to drop in to see her, meet others, engage in conversation, share thoughts, ideas and concerns, and to build community and a sense of belonging. For more information on the format and a schedule of upcoming dates, click [here](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/mayor-lisa-helps/mayors-community-drop-in.html). |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||
| 576956454 | Practice On The Page: A Writing Workshop with Danielle Pope | 2020-05-14 | 6:30 pm | 2020-05-14 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-01-13 9:50 am | Find the story you’re meant to write. Practice On The Page is your chance to stretch your writing muscles, get inspired and let your creative side come out to play. This all-levels workshop offers you a safe space to find your voice and nurture the stories your heart has been waiting to share. Danielle Pope, The Story Midwife, will guide you through a progressive series of grounding activities, writing exercises, prompts and reading opportunities to get your words flowing, deepen your level of self expression and give you the tools to develop a practice. Come with a project, or a blank page — whether you dream of starting a blog, working on your next novel, or just making space for an evening of fun, this workshop is for you. Bring along your favourite notebook and pen, and prepare to dive deeply into this journey of creativity. **$35** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/practice-on-the-page-a-writing-workshop-with-danielle-pope-tickets-89612456269**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/practice-on-the-page-a-writing-workshop-with-danielle-pope-tickets-89612456269) **FAQs** **What are my transportation/parking options?** Free parking (and bike parking) is available around the studio, and the location is close to a number of bus routes. Note: avoid parking in residential areas, where ticketing is common. **What should I bring into the event?** Be sure to bring your favourite writing impliments, and anything that brings you creative inspiration. Pen and paper is best (we can talk about that later!), but laptops will not be turned away. **Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?** Yes — you are welcome to gift your ticket to someone else for the same evening event, but please send a note to Danielle in advance of the workshop, or note this in your purchase order. **How can I contact the organizer?** Contact Danielle with any questions, at: danielle@thestorymidwife.ca. You can also find her on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheStoryMidwife/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thestorymidwife/). |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 561873903 | 🎈 Pro-D Day: Youth Go Free! at Bateman Foundation Gallery of Nature | 2020-05-15 | 10:00 am | 2020-05-15 | 5:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair|Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Games & Hobbies / Sports & Recreation / Pets | Modifier 11 | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-31 6:21 am | 2019-12-31 6:21 am | Admission for patrons aged 18 and under is free on Friday February 14th from 10am-5pm. Take in a free kids scavenger hunt throughout the gallery, and don’t miss the interactive Bird Song Gallery! Regular admission rates apply for Adults, Seniors and Students. For groups of 10 or more, please call 250-940-3630.[](https://batemanfoundation.org/event/storytime-sunday/)[](https://batemanfoundation.org/event/pro-d-day-youth-go-free-2/) <https://batemanfoundation.org/event/pro-d-day-youth-go-free-4/> Volunteer with the Bateman Foundation: <https://batemancentre.org/volunteer/> |
Free / No Entry Fee, Volunteer Opportunity / Venue | ||||
| 652015954 | ♿🏳️🌈 The Accessibility of Victoria’s Arts Scene: A Community Conversation Part 2 | 2020-05-16 | 2:00 pm | 2020-05-16 | 4:00 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | 2020-03-05 5:39 pm | **Join us to think through the present state of accessible in Victoria arts community.** What barriers have you found in showing, selling, or performing your work in Victoria? Are these barriers the same in other Canadian cities you have lived or worked in, or are they unique to Victoria? What current individual and organizational initiatives have been occurring in Victoria that have been working? In creating a new program around theme of accessibility and art, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is looking for discussion and feedback in creating barrier-free projects centering on artists and individuals from the disabled, IBPOC, LGBTQ2+, and low-income communities. While conversation is encouraged, all are welcomed to sit in. The conversation will feature Victoria-based artists Kate Collie and Joanne Cuffe to hear about their artistic practices as well as thoughts and lived experiences around the current state of accessibility. **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-accessibility-of-victorias-arts-scene-a-community-conversation-part-2-tickets-98500259929>** **This conversation is free and open to the public. If you are unable to register on Eventbrite for any reason, please email Regan Shrumm, Assistant Curator at rshrumm@aggv.ca or phone at 250-384-4171 x 220.** \-- Gallery as Authority?: A Community Conversation is a discussion program that explores how cultural institutions can rethink ways of doing, and be spaces that are relevant, engaging, and responsive to a range of communities and experiences. \-- Accessibility: The Gordon Head Recreation Centre has a level entrance on the ground floor that is wheelchair accessible and has been “Accessibility Certified” by the Rick Hansen Foundation. There are accessible washrooms and change rooms for all genders, including two accessible gender-neutral change rooms with lifts. The washrooms have unscented soap. The buses that go closest are: -#27 and 28 (Feltham at Lambrick bus stop is 0.5km away) -#28 and 39 (Shelbourne at Torquay bus stop is 0.5km away) All BC Transit buses are wheelchair accessible. For handyDART, BC Transit’s accessible, door-to-door shared transit service, please contact BC Transit at 250-727-7811. The Gordon Head Recreation Centre has a designated handyDART drop-off area. To make this event as accessible as possible, the AGGV will be offering the following services: • ASL Interpreter • Bus tickets (can be mailed in advanced) • Captioning • Multi-sensory space • Providing nut-free snacks and refreshments • A scent-reduced space The AGGV understands access needs are different for everyone, and that these needs can also change and be different every day. To make a specific request, please email rshrumm@aggv.ca or phoning 250-384-4171 x 220. Territory Acknowledgement: The Gordon Head Recreation Centre sits on the unceded and traditional territory of the Lkwungen-speaking peoples, today known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and WSÁNEĆ First Nations. |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||||
| 655939863 | The Spirit of Africa Night - DINNER & DANCE | 2020-05-16 | 6:30 pm | 2020-05-16 | 11:30 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-03-08 5:41 pm | **$25** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-spirit-of-afrrica-night-dinner-dance-tickets-98858852489**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-spirit-of-afrrica-night-dinner-dance-tickets-98858852489) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 618606756 | 📚 An Evening with David Sedaris | 2020-05-16 | 7:00 pm | 2020-05-16 | 9:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | Community Member | 2020-02-11 9:34 am | 2020-02-11 9:35 am | Laugh, cry, cringe, and contemplate with one of the world's best-known humourists this spring. The author of nearly a dozen books, David Sedaris is a legendary wit who backs up his writing with an infamously deadpan delivery. [Buy tickets](https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/david-sedaris-2020-royal-theatre) before they sell out and see a master in action! \*Tickets starting at $58.50 <https://www.rmts.bc.ca/events/david-sedaris-2020-royal-theatre> <https://www.munrobooks.com/> |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||
| 582838093 | Grow Your Own Way Wellness Journey | 2020-05-17 | 2:00 pm | 2020-05-17 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 3:54 pm | **January 26, February 16, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 14 Instructor: Marnie Dangerfield** This program is designed to allow you time in nature…. to slow down, pause, refresh and connect to your inner wisdom. There will be wellness practices led throughout,in a beautiful garden setting. The vision is for you to go through the year and connect to the seasons, to nature and to build community and connection with like-minded people. We will practice awareness/mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, kindness, journaling and intentional creativity®️ (among other things). The goal is to increase your overall well-being with new wellness habits. We’ll focus on decreasing stress while increasing joy. **$45 per session for HCP Members & Non Members** **Register online or call 250 479 6162.** **<https://hcp.ca/event/grow-your-own-way-wellness-journey/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 649048129 | Oliver Sacks: In His Own Words | 2020-05-22 | 5:30 pm | 2020-05-22 | 7:30 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | Daily until May 25, 2020 | 2020-05-25 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200525T065959Z | The Vic Theatre | 2020-03-03 4:52 pm | 2020-03-03 4:52 pm | In his final few months of life, the 81-year-old celebrated author, neurologist and science historian Oliver Sacks sits down with famed documentarian Ric Burns to discuss his dreams, fears, and an unshakeable curiosity with the natural world and people’s place in it. Sacks was the inspiration behind the Robin Williams-Robert De Niro film Awakenings. “…a movie that presents us with a man who led an eccentrically defiant, at times reckless existence that was the furthest thing from cunningly planned.” Owen Glieberman, Variety **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/matthias-maxime/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mens-room/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/canadian-film-day-the-grey-fox/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/oliver-sacks-in-his-own-words/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/oliver-sacks-in-his-own-words/) **Volunteer with The Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||
| 601517558 | 2020 Victoria Community Leadership Awards VCLA | 2020-05-22 | 6:30 pm | 2020-05-22 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-01-30 12:23 pm | **The 2020 VCLAs (2019 Signature sponsorship by The Victoria Foundation) is our premier awards event to celebrate local leadership.** The 2020 Victoria Community Leadership Awards (2019 Signature sponsorship by The Victoria Foundation) is our premier awards event to celebrate community leadership and recognize those who have made a lasting contribution to the Greater Victoria communities. We tell the inspiring stories of Greater Victoria’s unsung heroes, honoring them and their achievements. **Experience a True Celebration!** A glittering evening cocktail gala. Be handed a glass of champagne while meeting and conversing with local influencers from Victoria's public, private, and non-profit sectors. Enjoy delicious hos d'oeuvres alongside the local influencers committed to transforming our community and leading through example. The Victoria Community Leadership awards is a chance to show the region's appreciation for the dedication and contribution made by each of our featured community leaders. **$85-$99** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-victoria-community-leadership-awards-vcla-tickets-92253200807**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2020-victoria-community-leadership-awards-vcla-tickets-92253200807) |
Entry Fee ($51-$100) | ||||||
| 638816191 | Fairfield Gonzales Community Association Community Dinner | 2020-05-22 | 6:30 pm | 2020-05-22 | 8:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Community Member | 2020-02-25 11:51 am | **Eat a nice dinner with your family, friends or neighbors!** **ATTENTION: If you are registering several people for this event, please email us at event@fairfieldcommunity.ca IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR MORE THAN 2 PEOPLE.** Get to know people in the community while enjoying a delicious meal! Enjoy a conversation while satisfying your taste buds! And bring the little ones, as we will have a children's games space. Please register to reserve your spot; we have space for 50 guests! Suggested donation of $5.00 per person and $10.00 for a family. **Please pay online. If you can't, pay through the phone (250) 382-4604 or come in-person at 1330 Fairfield Road.** Due to dietary sensitivities we will be offering gluten, dairy, and meat free options. We hope to see you there! Please email event@fairfieldcommunity.ca if you have any questions. The Community Dinner series is made possible by the City of Victoria.[](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/february-community-dinner-tickets-91394113253) **<https://fairfieldcommunity.ca/events/>** |
By Donation / Entry Fee ($1-$5+) | ||||||
| 650514488 | 🌳 Trees in Cities Challenge 2020: 🚲 Tree Tour on Wheels - 10 km Bike and Urban Forest Tour | 2020-05-23 | 10:00 am | 2020-05-23 | 12:30 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Education / Civics / Business & Tech|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | City of Victoria | City of Victoria | 2020-03-04 5:02 pm | 2020-03-04 5:02 pm | Jump on your bike and cruise with us passed tree-lined boulevards and Garry Oak meadows on this interactive cycle tour of Victoria’s urban forest. Trees provide great benefits such as clean air, wildlife habitat, reducing energy demand and connection to nature. Learn about tree identification, tree health and other fascinating elements of trees in our city on this 8 km bike tour led by a City of Victoria Arborist. This event is outdoors, please dress for the weather. This event is in partnership with the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition and Community Trees Matter Network. Meet by the putting green across from the Children's Farm. <https://engage.victoria.ca/trees-in-cities-challenge-2020/> |
Free (Registration Required) | ||||
| 574881333 | Indigenous Plant Walk | 2020-05-23 | 1:00 pm | 2020-05-23 | 3:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Community Member | 2020-01-11 8:48 pm | **Join Ashley Cooper in exploring the native plants that dwell here at the Compost Education Centre and learn about their traditional uses.** We will also consider the larger bioregion that underlies the cityscape and discuss how we can grow beyond a colonial system of food production into one that also respects traditional foods, native ecosystems, and the indigenous cultures of this land. Instructor Bio: Ashley Cooper (Tsartlip First Nation) is a SENĆOŦEN language specialist and education coordinator for the PEPÁḴEṈ HAUTW̱ Program; she is currently working hard to revitalize important cultural knowledge and practices in her community and beyond. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **Only current members in good standing are eligible to use the free ticket option as a part of their member benefits package.** **$20 Non-members / $15 Members (w/o free ticket credit)** **Please pre-register for this event.** **<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/indigenous-plant-walk-tickets-84989916127>** **Customers can request a refund within 30 days of ticket purchase. After 30 days refunds and workshop exchanges are not permitted due to administrative staffing capacity.** You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contacting office@compost.bc.ca \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ The Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, specifically the land of the Lekwungen speaking people—the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities. [Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website](https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/compost-education-centre-membership/). **Volunteer with the CEC: <https://www.compost.bc.ca/get-involved/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 582842518 | Plant Identification & Culture Workshops | 2020-05-23 | 1:00 pm | 2020-05-23 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 4:02 pm | **January 25, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 23 (field trip – please pre-register), June 20, July 18, August 15 (field trip – please pre-register), September 19, October 17, November 21, December 5** **Instructor: Diane Pierce** Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. **HCP Members $35.00 per session** **or $350 for 12 sessions** **Non-Members $45.00 per session** **or $450 for 12 sessions** **Register online or call 250 479 6162****[](https://hcp.ca/event/cannabis-basics-for-the-home-grower-4/)** **<https://hcp.ca/event/13586/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 625590561 | Jazz at the JCCV | 2020-05-24 | 7:00 pm | 2020-05-24 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Jewish Community Centre of Victoria | 2020-02-16 10:23 am | Featuring Local Jazz Performers playing the music of Legendary Jewish Jazz Composers. Admission at the door is $20, $15 for JCCV members. Coffee/Tea and dessert included. Sunday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on March 22nd, April 26th and May 24th. <https://jccvictoria.ca/author/larrygontovnick/> |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 649048163 | Oliver Sacks: In His Own Words | 2020-05-24 | 7:45 pm | 2020-05-24 | 9:45 pm | Cinema / Viewing Party | The Vic Theatre | 2020-03-03 4:52 pm | In his final few months of life, the 81-year-old celebrated author, neurologist and science historian Oliver Sacks sits down with famed documentarian Ric Burns to discuss his dreams, fears, and an unshakeable curiosity with the natural world and people’s place in it. Sacks was the inspiration behind the Robin Williams-Robert De Niro film Awakenings. “…a movie that presents us with a man who led an eccentrically defiant, at times reckless existence that was the furthest thing from cunningly planned.” Owen Glieberman, Variety **$11.43** Unrated – [Membership Required](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/thevic/about-membership/) Every person attending requires their own membership Buy one now or at the door $2.00[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/american-woman/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/the-twentieth-century/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/matthias-maxime/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/mens-room/)[](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/canadian-film-day-the-grey-fox/) [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/oliver-sacks-in-his-own-words/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/box-office/oliver-sacks-in-his-own-words/) **Volunteer with The Vic:** [**https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/**](https://www.victoriafilmfestival.com/volunteers/) |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 650228012 | Too Much Love: A Night of House Music | 2020-05-29 | 10:00 pm | 2020-05-30 | 2:00 am | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Community Member | 2020-03-04 12:04 pm | **A night dedicated to house music** Lucky Bar, Victoria and Surge present TOO MUCH LOVE A Night of House Music Featuring Thom Banks and AFK Friday, May 29th - Doors at 10:00pm Music from: Black Coffee, Maceo Plex, Martin Roth, Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Claptone, Green Velvet, R3HAB, ART DEPARTMENT, and many many more. **$10** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/too-much-love-tickets-97840237785**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/too-much-love-tickets-97840237785) |
Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||||
| 623694034 | 📈 Homecoming 2020 | 2020-05-30 | 6:30 pm | 2020-05-30 | 10:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets|Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | The Victoria Cool Aid Society | 2020-02-14 9:00 pm | Located at the stunning Ship Point, Inner Harbour, Homecoming is the only event in town that takes place in a luxurious and spacious clear tent, letting you enjoy the breathtaking views from the warmth and comfort of the “indoors”. In the last three years, Homecoming has raised an astounding $394,000 to support people in our community who are homeless, living in poverty, and challenged with mental health and substance use issues. This year we plan to exceed the half million dollar milestone, with the proceeds going to programs that relieve poverty and stigma throughout Greater Victoria. **When:** Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 6:30 to 10 pm (to be confirmed) **Where:** Ship Point, Inner Harbour, Victoria **Cost:** $150 ticket includes all food & beverages and live bands [Reserve your space now](https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/register-for-homecoming/) You may also purchase tickets by contacting Sandy Grayson at 250-383-1977 ext 145, or email Homecoming@CoolAid.org. Homecoming donations will once again be matched by generous benefactors to double your investment. [Donate online now](https://coolaid.org/homecoming-donations-matched/). At Homecoming you can expect to be treated to delicious fine foods, complimentary wine, craft beer and cider, and live music. Money will be raised through unique and exquisite live and silent auctions and the popular matching donation challenge. You will also have a chance to hear more about the life-changing programs Cool Aid provides throughout Greater Victoria, and see how donations are making a difference. [**https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/homecoming-gala/**](https://coolaid.org/ways-to-help/homecoming-gala/) |
Entry Fee ($101+) | ||||||
| 643074588 | Betrayal | 2020-06-02 | 8:00 pm | 2020-06-02 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until June 4, 2020 | 2020-06-04 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200604T065959Z | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | 2020-02-28 10:42 am | 2020-02-28 10:50 am | Winning the 1979 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play, Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter’s Betrayal is considered one of the great plays of the 20th century. Telling the story of the infidelity of a couple and their best friend, this play cuts through to the heart of jealousy and deceit utilizing the British playwright’s famous dark humour and omnipresent sense of danger. **$25**[](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true) **[https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278277&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278277&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=)**[](https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/) **Subscribe and save 15%** See 4 great plays this season by making Blue Bridge a regular date with your family and friends. Our 2020 Blue Pass makes a great gift for those who love the theatre. Blue Passes can be purchased by calling the Box Office or by filling out the following form and a Blue Bridge representative will call you at your convenience. Box Office (250) 382-3370 Box Office Hours Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm **Volunteer with Blue Bridge Rep: <https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 643075969 | Betrayal | 2020-06-04 | 8:00 pm | 2020-06-04 | 10:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until June 15, 2020 | 2020-06-15 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200615T065959Z | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | 2020-02-28 10:44 am | 2020-02-28 10:50 am | Winning the 1979 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play, Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter’s Betrayal is considered one of the great plays of the 20th century. Telling the story of the infidelity of a couple and their best friend, this play cuts through to the heart of jealousy and deceit utilizing the British playwright’s famous dark humour and omnipresent sense of danger. **$37.00 - $42.00**[](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true) **[https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278277&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278277&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=)**[](https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/) **Subscribe and save 15%** See 4 great plays this season by making Blue Bridge a regular date with your family and friends. Our 2020 Blue Pass makes a great gift for those who love the theatre. Blue Passes can be purchased by calling the Box Office or by filling out the following form and a Blue Bridge representative will call you at your convenience. Box Office (250) 382-3370 Box Office Hours Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm **Volunteer with Blue Bridge Rep: <https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 549779002 | 📈 Victoria Wing Fest 2020 | 2020-06-06 | 6:00 pm | 2020-06-06 | 9:00 pm | Food & Drink / Cooking / Markets | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-18 11:55 am | Hey Victoria, here we go again! Wings from local chefs and craft beverages from BC breweries, distilleries and cideries all in one place! And once again, we're fundraising for the Victoria General Hospital's Pediatric ICU! **Ticket and more event information coming soon! Stay tuned for Early Bird Tickets!** [**https://www.facebook.com/events/492950628019235/**](https://www.facebook.com/events/492950628019235/) |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 643074667 | Betrayal | 2020-06-07 | 2:00 pm | 2020-06-07 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | 2020-02-28 10:43 am | 2020-02-28 10:50 am | Winning the 1979 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play, Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter’s Betrayal is considered one of the great plays of the 20th century. Telling the story of the infidelity of a couple and their best friend, this play cuts through to the heart of jealousy and deceit utilizing the British playwright’s famous dark humour and omnipresent sense of danger. **$25**[](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true) **[https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278277&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278277&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=)**[](https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/) **Subscribe and save 15%** See 4 great plays this season by making Blue Bridge a regular date with your family and friends. Our 2020 Blue Pass makes a great gift for those who love the theatre. Blue Passes can be purchased by calling the Box Office or by filling out the following form and a Blue Bridge representative will call you at your convenience. Box Office (250) 382-3370 Box Office Hours Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm **Volunteer with Blue Bridge Rep: <https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 535334383 | Mayor's Community Drop-In | 2020-06-09 | 11:30 am | 2020-06-09 | 1:00 pm | Education / Civics / Business & Tech | Modifier 11 | 2019-12-02 6:29 pm | Join us for Mayor’s Community Drop-In. Mayor Lisa Helps welcomes members of the public to have the opportunity to drop in to see her, meet others, engage in conversation, share thoughts, ideas and concerns, and to build community and a sense of belonging. For more information on the format and a schedule of upcoming dates, click [here](https://www.victoria.ca/EN/main/city/mayor-council-committees/mayor-lisa-helps/mayors-community-drop-in.html). |
Free / No Entry Fee | ||||||
| 643076290 | Betrayal | 2020-06-10 | 1:00 pm | 2020-06-10 | 3:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | 2020-02-28 10:46 am | 2020-02-28 10:51 am | Winning the 1979 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play, Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter’s Betrayal is considered one of the great plays of the 20th century. Telling the story of the infidelity of a couple and their best friend, this play cuts through to the heart of jealousy and deceit utilizing the British playwright’s famous dark humour and omnipresent sense of danger. **$25**[](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true) **[https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278277&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278277&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=)**[](https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/) **Subscribe and save 15%** See 4 great plays this season by making Blue Bridge a regular date with your family and friends. Our 2020 Blue Pass makes a great gift for those who love the theatre. Blue Passes can be purchased by calling the Box Office or by filling out the following form and a Blue Bridge representative will call you at your convenience. Box Office (250) 382-3370 Box Office Hours Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm **Volunteer with Blue Bridge Rep: <https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | ||||
| 576956948 | Practice On The Page: A Writing Workshop with Danielle Pope | 2020-06-10 | 6:30 pm | 2020-06-10 | 8:30 pm | Arts & Lit / Crafts & Clothes / DIY & Repair | Community Member | 2020-01-13 9:51 am | Find the story you’re meant to write. Practice On The Page is your chance to stretch your writing muscles, get inspired and let your creative side come out to play. This all-levels workshop offers you a safe space to find your voice and nurture the stories your heart has been waiting to share. Danielle Pope, The Story Midwife, will guide you through a progressive series of grounding activities, writing exercises, prompts and reading opportunities to get your words flowing, deepen your level of self expression and give you the tools to develop a practice. Come with a project, or a blank page — whether you dream of starting a blog, working on your next novel, or just making space for an evening of fun, this workshop is for you. Bring along your favourite notebook and pen, and prepare to dive deeply into this journey of creativity. **$35** [**https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/practice-on-the-page-a-writing-workshop-with-danielle-pope-tickets-89612456269**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/practice-on-the-page-a-writing-workshop-with-danielle-pope-tickets-89612456269) **FAQs** **What are my transportation/parking options?** Free parking (and bike parking) is available around the studio, and the location is close to a number of bus routes. Note: avoid parking in residential areas, where ticketing is common. **What should I bring into the event?** Be sure to bring your favourite writing impliments, and anything that brings you creative inspiration. Pen and paper is best (we can talk about that later!), but laptops will not be turned away. **Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?** Yes — you are welcome to gift your ticket to someone else for the same evening event, but please send a note to Danielle in advance of the workshop, or note this in your purchase order. **How can I contact the organizer?** Contact Danielle with any questions, at: danielle@thestorymidwife.ca. You can also find her on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheStoryMidwife/) and [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thestorymidwife/). |
Entry Fee ($26-$50) | ||||||
| 643075162 | Betrayal | 2020-06-13 | 2:00 pm | 2020-06-13 | 4:00 pm | Performing Arts / Music & Dance / Concerts | Daily until June 15, 2020 | 2020-06-14 | FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20200615T065959Z | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre | 2020-02-28 10:43 am | 2020-02-28 10:51 am | Winning the 1979 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play, Nobel Prize-winning playwright Harold Pinter’s Betrayal is considered one of the great plays of the 20th century. Telling the story of the infidelity of a couple and their best friend, this play cuts through to the heart of jealousy and deceit utilizing the British playwright’s famous dark humour and omnipresent sense of danger. **$25**[](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278276&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=&tck=true) **[https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278277&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=](https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=1278277&presenter=BBRIDGE&venue=&event=)**[](https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/) **Subscribe and save 15%** See 4 great plays this season by making Blue Bridge a regular date with your family and friends. Our 2020 Blue Pass makes a great gift for those who love the theatre. Blue Passes can be purchased by calling the Box Office or by filling out the following form and a Blue Bridge representative will call you at your convenience. Box Office (250) 382-3370 Box Office Hours Wednesday – Saturday, 12pm – 4pm **Volunteer with Blue Bridge Rep: <https://bluebridgetheatre.ca/volunteer/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($6-$25) | |
| 582838100 | Grow Your Own Way Wellness Journey | 2020-06-14 | 2:00 pm | 2020-06-14 | 4:00 pm | Ecology / Farming & Gardening|Health / Well-being / Fitness / Biking | Horticulture Centre of the Pacific | 2020-01-17 3:54 pm | **January 26, February 16, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 14 Instructor: Marnie Dangerfield** This program is designed to allow you time in nature…. to slow down, pause, refresh and connect to your inner wisdom. There will be wellness practices led throughout,in a beautiful garden setting. The vision is for you to go through the year and connect to the seasons, to nature and to build community and connection with like-minded people. We will practice awareness/mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, kindness, journaling and intentional creativity®️ (among other things). The goal is to increase your overall well-being with new wellness habits. We’ll focus on decreasing stress while increasing joy. **$45 per session for HCP Members & Non Members** **Register online or call 250 479 6162.** **<https://hcp.ca/event/grow-your-own-way-wellness-journey/>** **Volunteer with HCP: <https://hcp.ca/volunteering/>** |
Volunteer Opportunity / Venue, Entry Fee ($26-$50) |