While the permanent residents of Ross Bay Cemetery can no longer speak to us directly, the words and symbols on their grave markers give us glimpses of who they were and how they were loved. Join long-time member of the […]
Acclaimed Canadian pianist, Sarah Hagen, presents a joyous program celebrating the gift of water. The concert will feature Ravel’s Jeux d’eau (Water Games), Debussy’s Reflets dans l’eau (Reflections in the Water) , works by Chopin, Liszt and others. Both music and […]
Pacific Opera Victoria’s Youth Summer Performance Program presents Robin Hood, a fully staged, spirited 55-minute opera by Ben Moore and Kelley Rourke.Featuring talented, local performers ages 8–18, alongside professional artists, this lively retelling of the classic legend is filled with adventure, humour, […]
Join us on Sunday, July 19, to enjoy a live performance at our open-air stage. Summer concerts are included with admission or a 12 Month Pass. Come sit on a bench, or bring a blanket and sit on the lawn. […]
Don't miss this picnic style concert party at North Quadra's spacious Beckwith Park. Enjoy a fun-filled, action-packed musical summer evening with family and friends. CONCERT PROGRAM features the popular, Pop/Rock music of local band, "The Hit List" EVENT BOOTHS: *Kids […]
Join us for Goldfinch Open Mic Night and experience an evening filled with live local music, laughter, creativity, and community! Whether you’re performing or simply enjoying the show, everyone is welcome. Bring a friend. Bring a neighbour. Better yet, bring […]
Get ready for the unexpected! Emily is an innovative contemporary harpist, vocalist, violinist and electronic loop artist based in Tasmania, Australia. She delights in subverting expectations-venturing beyond the traditional harp repertoire while still weaving in touches of the familiar. Unconfined […]
Seniors for Climate South Okanagan hosts an interactive climate workshop. The July 23 Climate Cafe is a fascinating experience led by a trained facilitator to explore the causes of climate change, the results of those causes, and actions that are […]
The Sooke Fine Arts Show provides the opportunity for the finest artists from Vancouver Island and BC’s coastal islands to showcase and sell their work each summer. The Show is Vancouver Island’s longest-running juried fine art show. It will celebrate […]
Attention outdoor enthusiasts! There’s a great opportunity to get outside and help nature at the 2026 Big Backyard BioBlitz. Nature Conservancy Canada began this annual endeavour to involve the public in improving species distribution modelling maps. Simply take photos or […]
Flavour Trails will be celebrating the 75th Year Anniversary of Central Saanich and continuing the Zucchini Racing Tournament. Join us for some Zucchini Racing and Seeds, check out the food trucks and live music, and learn more about this years […]
Trillium West Shore Village is hosting a really great event this Saturday. Local vintage car clubs are bringing classic cars to our seniors for a showcase at our community. We are also helping fundraise for the Victoria Hospitals Foundation with a Hot […]
Spine tingling display of raw musical talent Serving up summer delight Blue Bridge Theatre’s production Summer Crush is a live performance of musical theatre featuring Actors who have starred in Broadway and London’s West End Its all about […]
Learn how to grow, harvest, clean and store seeds with the knowledgeable Rebecca Jehn at Welland Orchard Workshop Description In this workshop we will begin by discussing each participant's farming and seed saving experience and top goals for this workshop, […]
During and after the 1858 gold rush, many Italians settled in Victoria. They became important members of the community in business, the arts and community service. Giovanna Greco will tell the stories of some of the early Italian settlers who […]
Join us on Friday, July 31, to enjoy a live performance at our open-air stage. Summer concerts are included with admission or a 12 Month Pass. Come sit on a bench, or bring a blanket and sit on the lawn. […]
Live band for your entertainment. Feel free to bring in your own snacks or support the local restaurants in the area or order a hotdog for five dollars at the bar. No outside drinks or containers please. URL: Website: https://evvnt.com/events/?_ev_id=3749980 […]
We're collaborating with Food Day Canada, the Island Chefs' Collaborative, and the West Shore Arts Council to celebrate local food and turn local ingredients into a sharing table of international dishes. Bring a dish to share that's inspired by your […]
To See is to Remember, an extraordinary exhibition by Marlene Howell.Be among the first to experience this powerful collection inspired by the lives, memories, and treasured belongings of Japanese Canadians during the 1940s and early 1950s. Created over two years […]
The Hudson Bay Company-owned ship Norman Morison made three voyages (1850, 1851, 1853) from Great Britain to Victoria. The third voyage was the HBC’s first attempt to introduce settlers. It included many families who entered five-year indentured commitments to the HBC in […]
Come and have fun helping to remove ivy, blackberry and a few other non-native invasive plants that are smothering the park. Doing so will allow the native plants to re-establish and thrive, restoring the natural ecosystem. This is a volunteer […]
Fee: $10 Strumalong from 7pm - 9pm Song books available for purchase at the stage for $30 per book First come, first served as seats cannot be reserved. Come early for food and drink at 5:30 - support your neighbourhood […]
We are so excited......our rezoning was approved by the Esquimalt Council in July 2026. Next step is the Development Permit. Join us for a virtual information session to find out about our cohousing project that will be built at the […]
JOIN US AT THE LANGFORD LUAU! Ever wanted to escape to the tropics without booking a flight? We are bringing the ultimate summer paradise right to Ryes and Shine this August! Think delicious cocktails, live band, incredible food, and pristine […]
The Native Bee Society of BC, in partnership with the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, is proud to present Bee Inspired - Art for Conservation, a province-wide art competition and outdoor exhibition celebrating the beauty and importance of British Columbia’s […]
Live band for your entertainment. Feel free to bring in your own snacks or support the local restaurants in the area or order a hotdog or meat pie at the bar.. No outside drinks or containers please. URL: https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3750000 Price: […]
Join us for the inaugural town hall hosted by SFU's Institute for the Humanities in collaboration with No AI Vancouver. This town hall aims to bring together researchers and community members to discuss concerns around AI technology and data centre […]
We are so excited....our rezoning was approved on 13 July 2026 by Esquimalt Council for our new cohousing community. Join us for an in-person information session to find out about our cohousing project that will be built at the corner […]
Mike Abe will start the program with a tour about the history of Japanese Victoria. Meet inside the main gate of the cemetery on Fairfield Road. This will be followed by the Obon ceremony at 3 PM. Obon is a […]
Join us on Sunday, August 9, to enjoy a live performance at our open-air stage. Summer concerts are included with admission or a 12 Month Pass. Come sit on a bench, or bring a blanket and sit on the lawn. […]
Creative Cottage Camp If your kids enjoy visiting the Sooke Region Museum for school tours, they’ll LOVE our summer camp! For 2 weeks, kids will participate in skill-building workshops in the mornings with theatrical and musical activities in the afternoons. […]
The UJAM Summer Concert Series returns to UVic's Phillip T. Young Recital Hall with three nights of exceptional jazz, presented by the UJAM Summer Jazz Workshop, a five day intensive led by some of the finest jazz educators in Victoria. […]
Fresh homegrown tomato season is just around the corner! Come learn the breeding stories of the tomatoes featured in this years’ Citizen Seed Trial, and developed in Canada by independent breeder, Karen Olivier. A search for flavour and short-season tomato […]
Join us on Wednesday, August 12, to enjoy a live performance at our open-air stage. Summer concerts are included with admission or a 12 Month Pass. Come sit on a bench, or bring a blanket and sit on the lawn. […]
Join us in Victoria on International Wolf Day for a dog walk with a purpose - Come and learn more about the importance of BC wolves and the threats they face. Hosted by Pacific Wild, this free, family-friendly event explores the […]
If you enjoy uplifting and inspiring poetry then you’ll feel right at home here! We meet at 7 PM for 90 minutes in the Grace Lutheran Church, 1273 Fort St., on the 2 nd Thursday of every month. We reflect […]
Levels of Consciousness; a group discussion based on Dr. David R. Hawkins Book, Power vs. Force Join our small group (usually 7-12 people) which includes students and seniors, provoking lively conversation. Drop in, no fee (donations always welcome but not […]
Since 2011, Knotty by Nature has been proud to host the annual Fibrations Festival, a community event that attracts fibre enthusiasts from all over Vancouver Island and beyond. Fibrations features a fibre art vendor market, workshops, and demonstrations. Our […]
In its 20th anniversary year, Flavour Trails is growing! Join us for our 20th Anniversary Peninsula-Wide Festival Weekend, on August 15th and 16th. Celebrate 20 years of local food and agriculture, and explore the experiences offered by our partners across […]
The Repair Café features “Fixers”, local residents with a knack for repairing who are willing to lend their knowledge and show fellow citizens how to carry out repairs. It’s a fun, collaborative environment and all are welcome. You can bring […]
Live entertainment for your enjoyment. Feel free to bring in snacks or support the local restaurants or purchase a hotdog or meat pie at the bar. No outside drinks or containers please Date and Time: On Sat, 15 Aug […]
Join RAVEN, in partnership with Urban Ink, for the next instalments of our Solastalgia Community Event Series. This series has had so much interest and requests to host in other cities, so to answer that call, the next two sessions […]
Please join UBC researchers and Society Promoting Environmental Conservation, United Way BC Healthy Aging, Climate Disaster Project, and Seniors for Climate for an event on Sunday August 16th to remember the 2021 heat dome. The heat dome was responsible for […]
On September 30, 1890, the Vancouver World reported that Joan Dunsmuir had moved into her new $500,000 residence. Craigdarroch Castle’s scale and grandeur were unprecedented in Victoria, inspiring admiration for its craftsmanship while drawing attention to the wealth and power it so […]
Join us for a Games and Yoga FUNdraiser in support of For Our Kids with additional proceeds going to Victoria Orange Shirt Society! We'll have lawn games by donation, raffle prizes to be won, and Dr. Jordan Morton, N.D. will […]
Come and have fun helping to remove ivy, blackberry and a few other non-native invasive plants that are smothering the park. Doing so will allow the native plants to re-establish and thrive, restoring the natural ecosystem. This is a volunteer […]
The Victoria Arion Male Choir: Tradition and Community About the Choir The Victoria Arion Male Choir represents one of the newest additions to the vibrant choral scene in Victoria, BC. Formed in the summer of 2018, the choir is the […]
We are a tenants union organizing in Victoria, BC, Canada. VicTU is a tenant led, democratic movement, whose members are the highest decision-making body. We are an independent organization and believe that good quality, affordable, accessible, and secure housing is […]
As the environmental crisis accelerates, artists around the world are responding with urgency, insight and vision. Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change is the first major exhibition in Canada to examine the intersection of the climate crisis […]
About the Event A Commie Bop is an expression of freedom, verve, and solidarity. Share yours with us and let’s bask in the liberating imagination of our city! Sign Up Opens at 6:30 before the event . No advanced online […]
"Journey back in time at Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum, a volunteer-led museum and restoration project located in Fairfield. On Thursdays and Fridays at 11AM and 1PM, or Saturdays at 2PM, walk down the path past heritage apple […]
Live entertainment for your enjoyment. Feel free to bring in snacks or support the local restaurants. Hotdog and meat pies are available to purchase behind the bar. No outside drinks or containers please. Date and Time: On Sat, 22 […]
This tour will highlight just a few of the many scandals and rumours about British Columbia’s first Socialist M.L.A., James Hurst Hawthornthwaite. One of the most significant politicians in B.C., he represented Nanaimo from 1901 to 1912 and Newcastle from […]