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SUMMARY:Ross Bay Villa Historic House and Garden Tours
DESCRIPTION:  \n“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 trees and beautiful gardens\, and step into one of only a few 1860s houses still standing in Victoria. From the bright and airy drawing room to the charming children’s bedroom\, the house has been restored with extraordinary care to appear as it did when the Roscoe family called it home.  \n  \nAdmission is $7.50 per person. Reservations preferred in advance at https://tinyurl.com/RossBayVillaTours. All funds support the volunteer-based Ross Bay Villa Society\, which owns and operates Ross Bay Villa. \n  \nDrop in a little early for your Saturday tour for our Gift Shop In the Garden\, a unique vintage store with everything from clothing and books to fine china and unexpected treasures. Stop by between 10-2\, and find something special! Please note this outdoor event is weather dependent\, and donations of gently used household items are gratefully accepted.” \n  \nPlease let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your time.  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/ross-bay-villa-historic-house-and-garden-tours/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum\, 1490 Fairfield Road\, Victoria\, V8S 1E8
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SUMMARY:Climate Collage Workshop Penticton
DESCRIPTION: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 possible and doable. Engaging and uplifting. This session is an collaborative\, hands‑on workshop for seniors and anyone curious about the core science behind climate change. \nUsing the interactive Climate Collage / Climate Fresk game\, participants work together to explore causes\, impacts\, and solutions in a simple\, visual way. By the end\, you’ll have a connected table‑top collage that not only explains the climate system but also inspires and empowers you to take meaningful climate action. Climate Fresk is a Global Organization Breaking Through the Climate Silence. \n​July 23\, Tues from 9 AM to 12 PM. Youth 12 and over welcome.  $5 fee REGISTER 250-490-2426 or ONLINE https://tinyurl.com/3umyvh86  (Seniors Climate Cafe – Climate Collage) Limit 10.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/climate-collage-workshop-penticton/
LOCATION:penticton community centre\, 325 Power Street\, Penticton\, V2A 7K9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seniors for Climate South Okanagan":MAILTO:SeniorsforClimateSOk@proton.me
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T193000
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SUMMARY:Emily Sanzaro Live in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the unexpected!\nEmily is an innovative contemporary harpist\, vocalist\, violinist and electronic loop artist based in Tasmania\, Australia.\nShe delights in subverting expectations-venturing beyond the traditional harp repertoire while still weaving in touches of the familiar. Unconfined by genre\, Emily moves fluidly between contemporary covers\, jazz\, folk and original compositions. From Metallica and Radiohead to Etta James and Loreena McKennitt\, she invites audiences to arrive with an open mind and leave their assumptions at the door for a night of relaxed entertainment. The concert will be in two halves with an interval and opportunity for questions. There will also be a chance to win an original artwork by Emily on the night! \nURLs:\nInstagram: https://go.evvnt.com/3715627-0?pid=10320\nFacebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3715627-2?pid=10320\nYouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/3715627-3?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: On Wed\, 22 Jul 2026 19:30 – 21:30 \nVenue details: Paul Phillips Hall\, 1923 Fernwood Road\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 2Y6\, Canada \nCategory: Live Music \nPrice: General Admission: CAD 20.00 \nArtist: Emily Sanzaro
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/emily-sanzaro-live-in-concert/
LOCATION:Paul Phillips Hall\, 1923 Fernwood Road\, Victoria\, V8T 2Y6
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T183000
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SUMMARY:Goldfinch Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Goldfinch Open Mic Night and experience an evening filled with live local music\, laughter\, creativity\, and community!\n\n\nWhether you’re performing or simply enjoying the show\, everyone is welcome.\n\n\n Bring a friend.\n Bring a neighbour.\n Better yet\, bring someone who’s never been to Goldfinch before and introduce them to one of the Westshore’s best-kept community gems!\n\n\n Wednesday\, July 22\n Live Music: 6:30–8:30 PM\n Musicians Sign Up: 6:15 PM\n Goldfinch Arts Centre\n170 Goldfinch Road\, Colwood\n\n\n Suggested donation: $5 per person to help support our non-profit arts centre and keep community arts thriving.\n\n\nBring your favourite non-alcoholic beverage\, settle in\, and enjoy an evening showcasing talented local musicians\, singers\, songwriters\, storytellers\, and cultural performers.\n\n\nCome for the music\, stay for the community.\n\n\nWe’ll save you a seat!
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/goldfinch-open-mic-night/2026-07-22/2/
LOCATION:170 Goldfinch Rd\, 170 Goldfinch Road\, Victoria\, V9C 1Y3
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SUMMARY:Beckwith Music In The Park
DESCRIPTION: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.\nCONCERT PROGRAM features the popular\, Pop/Rock music of local band\, “The Hit List”\nEVENT BOOTHS: *Kids activities\, Bouncy Castles\, Realtor Stan Burns; The Bubble Guy\, Celebrity Mascots\, Draw Prizes *Community Advocacy Booths: Peninsula Streams\, Emergency Preparedness\, Firetruck\, Police car\, and more…\n*VARIETY OF FOOD VENDORS *WATERPARK OPEN\nYOUNG ENTREPRENEUR BOOTHS: Encouraging youths under 16 to set up non-food item sales! Vendor application form: Jason.jones@saanich.ca Sponsored by North Quadra Community Assoc (NQCA) and Saanich Rec. with generous support: COUNTRY GROCERS\, MAC RENOVATIONS\, SHIFT SOLAR List of food vendors and more details at: northquadra.ca \n  \nDate and Time: On Tue\, 21 Jul 2026 17:30 – Tue\, 21 Jul 2026 20:00 \nVenue details: Beckwith Park\, 857 Beckwith Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8X 3S3\, Canada \nCategory: Live Music | Concert
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/beckwith-music-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Beckwith Park\, 857 Beckwith Avenue\, Victoria\, V8X 3S3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260720T190000
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SUMMARY:Love to Sing!!!!!! The Victoria Arion Male Choir Invitation to January 2026 Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Arion Male Choir: Tradition and Community \nAbout the Choir\nThe 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 result of the union between two long-standing ensembles: the Arion Male Voice Choir\, established in 1892\, and the Victoria Male Voice Choir\, founded in 1907. Both groups recognized the opportunity to better pursue their vision of creating “a community of men singing for health and joy” by coming together as one. This merger has proven to be a dynamic and successful venture\, yielding positive results both musically and organizationally. \nOur Mission\nThe choir is dedicated to sustaining the rich tradition of male-voice choral music. Each year\, members share their passion for music through a minimum of two public concerts\, as well as performances at seniors’ residences\, the Victoria Remembrance Day ceremony\, and other community events. In support of music education\, the Victoria Arion Male Choir offers a choral scholarship program\, inviting up to four student musicians annually to join and perform with the group. New members are always welcome to experience the camaraderie and joy of choral singing. \nLeadership\nUnder the direction of Musical Director Sean Lampard-Quicke\, who joined the choir in 2020\, and the accompaniment of collaborative pianist Jennifer Mitchell\, a member since 2019\, the choir continues to thrive and evolve. \nMembership and Rehearsals\nThe Victoria Arion Male Choir is actively seeking new singers for its non-audition choir\, beginning in January 2026. Open houses will be held on Mondays\, January 5th\, 12th\, and 19th; rehearsals start at 7:00 p.m. each Monday.  at Cordova Bay United Church\, located at 813 Claremont Ave. The choir performs four-part harmony\, with a diverse repertoire that includes classical\, spiritual\, folk\, and contemporary selections. Additionally\, the choir welcomes applications for its choral scholar program. \nFor those interested in joining as a new member or learning more about the choral scholar program\, please contact Jim Johnson at jimmysj@shaw.ca or visit the choir’s website at www.vamc.ca. \n 
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/love-to-sing-the-victoria-arion-male-choir-invitation-to-january-2026-open-houses/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Cordova Bay United Church\, Claremont Avenue\, Victoria\, Capital Regional District\, V8Y 1J9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Gay4Choir Pride Festival Chorus
DESCRIPTION:Sing your heart out with the Gay4Choir Pride Festival Chorus! Join our sonic queer community for 5 weekly rehearsals culminating in a joyful performance at the Victoria Pride Festival on July 12th. \nWhat to expect: \n\n5 weekly rehearsals starting Monday June 1st at 6:30-8:30pm\nPLUS the amazing opportunity to perform at the Victoria Pride Festival on July 12th\nJoyful queer community raising our voices together in harmony – maybe make a friend!\nA welcoming and empowering choral environment. This choir is about intergenerational queer connection\, joy\, and sonic magic! We will be working toward a polished and satisfying performance\, but there is no audition; We encourage anyone who loves to sing and is able to commit to the rehearsals to sign up. No prior choir experience necessary. Rehearsals are designed to be accessible for less experienced singers\, while fun and satisfying for more experienced singers too. This is community\, baby!\nChoir members will have access to all the sheet music and voice part recordings early and are encouraged to get familiar with the songs before rehearsals start.\nWhat we’ll be singing: Beginning to Feel the Years by Brandi Carlisle\, Make Me Feel by Janelle Monae\, Silk Chiffon by MUNA\, Somewhere Over the Rainbow\, and maybe more!\n\n* Space is limited\, so please register early. The final signup deadline is May 25th \nWhere rehearsals take place: Lutheran Church of the Cross\, 3787 Cedar Hill Rd\, Victoria \nWhen: June 1\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, and 29th from 6:30-8:30pm\, and then a performance at PRIDE on July 12th. \nPrice: $114-210 sliding scale. Suggested median cost is $162\, and participants are encouraged to contribute along the sliding scale according to your means. Please contact us if cost is a barrier or if you are a business that would like to sponsor a singer. \nMore info and tickets: https://sweetflagvoicestudio.tickit.ca/events/35026
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/gay4choir-pride-festival-chorus/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Lutheran Church of the Cross\, 3787 Cedar Hill Road\, Victoria\, V8P 3Z4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Saxe Point Park regeneration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a volunteer effort promoted by Esquimalt Parks and Recreation under their Branch Out initiative. \nSaxe Point Park is at the bottom of Fraser Street in Esquimalt. Meet in front of the washroom block. \nPre-requirement: \nEsquimalt Parks and Recreation requires that all volunteers complete and sign a waiver as well as attend a brief orientation session before working in the park. \nVisit the township’s Branch Out webpage and contact the Community Development Programmer by: \n\nemail events@esquimalt.ca\n\nor \n\nphone 250-412-8518
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/saxe-point-park-regeneration-2/2026-07-20/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260719T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260719T213000
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SUMMARY:Morgan Toney at The Butchart Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. Following the concerts\, The Gardens are open until 11:00pm for Night Illuminations viewing. Please visit our website for hours\, amenities\, and rates. \n  \nDate and Time: On Sun\, 19 Jul 2026 20:00 – Sun\, 19 Jul 2026 21:30 \nVenue details: The Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Avenue\, Brentwood Bay\, British Columbia\, V8M 1J8\, Canada \nCategory: Live Music
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/morgan-toney-at-the-butchart-gardens/
LOCATION:The Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Avenue\, Brentwood Bay\, V8M 1J8
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Butchart Gardens":MAILTO:email@butchartgardens.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260719T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260719T173000
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SUMMARY:Robin Hood: Rooted in Harmony With Nature
DESCRIPTION: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\, music\, and heart: a fun and memorable experience for audiences of all ages. \nIn a land savaged by the corrupt Sheriff of Notthingham\, Robin Hood flees to Sherwood Forest and vows to defend its ancient trees\, wildlife\, and the people who rely on them. With a band of common folk\, he builds a community rooted in harmony with nature—much to the outrage of the Sheriff and his hapless deputies. Yet Robin\, a reluctant hero\, struggles with the weight of leadership: can he protect the forest without becoming what he opposes? \nIn addition to the Robin Hood performances\, audiences can also enjoy Trees: Celebrating Gaia\, a unique\, 3-dimensional fine art installation (in the lower lobby area)\, featuring the premiere of more than 30 black & white and colour images by award-winning Victoria\, BC photographers Blair Ketcheson and Frances Litman. There will also be presentation tables celebrating trees and ecological diversity by the free community event and resource hub Creatively United for the Planet\, in partnership with Climate and the Arts\, and the Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT). \nPresented as part of the Celebrating Gaia Series with thanks to the Gail O’Riordan Climate and the Arts Legacy Fund c/o the Victoria Foundation.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/robin-hood-rooted-in-harmony-with-nature/2026-07-19/2/
LOCATION:Baumann Centre\, Balmoral Road\, Victoria\, Capital Regional District\, V8T 1A7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Of Water\, I Sing – A Celebration of our Oceans and Rivers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBoth music and water are elemental to life\, responding to a deeply felt need. Often the two intertwine in our speech and thought: we talk about a thirst for beauty\, and the way music flows. In this program\, Sarah explores music’s extraordinary ability to harness both the beautiful rhythms of waves and rainfall\, as well as the sense of calm and depth that can result from water’s stillness. \nOriginally from Vancouver Island\, Sarah enjoys an international career as a soloist and chamber musician. She is a visionary who places innovation and collaboration at the forefront of her performances. The imagery of Victoria\, BC photographer Frances Litman\, will accompany a piece by Amy Beach\, the first successful American female composer of large-scale “art music.” \nA short conversation with Sarah Hagen and Brad Proctor\, Executive Director of the Gorge Waterway Action Society\, will follow the performance. Audiences can also visit presentation tables by the Gorge Waterway Action Society and the free community sharing hub Creatively United for the Planet\, both before and after the concert. \nThis Celebrating Gaia Event is presented in partnership with Christ Church’s Summer Recital Series and sponsored by the Gail O’Riordan Climate and Arts Legacy Fund through the Victoria Foundation. Admission by donation
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/of-water-i-sing-a-celebration-of-our-oceans-and-rivers/
LOCATION:Baumann Centre\, Balmoral Road\, Victoria\, Capital Regional District\, V8T 1A7\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260719T153000
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Tour: Grave Messages
DESCRIPTION: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 Old Cemeteries Society\, Yvonne Van Ruskenveld\, as she explores the meaning behind a new set of some of RBC’s most interesting epitaphs and symbols and the stories they can reveal. This tour will include some of the newest stones in the cemetery.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/cemetery-tour-grave-messages/
LOCATION:Ross Bay Cemetery Main Gate\, Fairfield Road\, Victoria\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Cemeteries Society":MAILTO:oldcemvictoria@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260719T150000
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SUMMARY:Oak Bay Collector Car Festival
DESCRIPTION:View over 250 cars of all types\, vintages and origins at this popular event free for attendees and browsers. This year features the 140th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz along with displays of mini trucks and Canadian Army armoured vehicles in addition to a wide array of European\, exotic\, American muscle\, hot rods\, Japanese\, motorbikes\, classics and more.\nHave a car you’d like to exhibit? Register in advance\, $25 https://oakbaycarshow.ca/\nAn Oak Bay Tourism event with sponsorship by Hagerty Classic Car Insurance\, Oak Bay Business Improvement Association and Oak Bay Marine Group. \nURL:\nInquiries: https://go.evvnt.com/3716718-0?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: On Sunday July 19\, 2026 at 10:00 – 15:00 \nVenue details: 2167 Oak Bay Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8R 1G2\, Canada \nCategory: Festivals | Festival
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/oak-bay-collector-car-festival/
LOCATION:2167 Oak Bay Avenue\, 2167 Oak Bay Avenue\, Victoria\, V8R 1G2
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Ken Agate":MAILTO:oakbayccf@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T153000
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SUMMARY:Build Your Own Air Cleaner
DESCRIPTION:Improve your indoor air quality by filtering out wildfire smoke\, allergens\, dust and other airborne particles. Join in and build a simple\, highly effective air cleaner! Refreshments provided. This DIY air cleaner was developed by Simon Fraser University and the BC Lung Foundation. Learn more
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/build-your-own-air-cleaner/
LOCATION:Oak Bay United Church\, 1355 Mitchell Street\, Victoria\, V8S 4P9
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T170000
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SUMMARY:Entwined Market | Knitters\, Crocheters\, Dyers\, Spinners\, Weavers and More from Across BC!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Langford’s 4th Annual Entwined Market\, hosted by The Spinnacle Yarns at 720 Station Ave. Get ready for a day of color\, creativity\, and community! \nMark Your Calendar!\nWhen: July 18th\, 11-5 pm\nWhere: The Langford Station at 720 Station Avenue (the former home of The Spinnacle Yarns!) \nWhat to Expect:\nExplore Over 40 Fibre Artists\, artisans\, and vendors from British Columbia and Alberta. Each stall offers a unique glimpse into the diverse and rich world of fibre arts. Whether you’re a knitter\, crocheter\, weaver\, spinner\, or an enthusiast of any fibre-related craft\, the Entwined Market is your gateway to the finest materials\, inspirations\, and artistry in the West. \nAccessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible with cobble pavers and automatic door openers for the accessible washrooms. There are no stairs at this venue. Fibre Arts Vendors are located in shaded tents. The 12 permanent vendors are stationed in shipping containers\, which have a step into the stores. These vendors are accustomed to serving customers through their windows. Close parking is available but very limited. First aid services will be on the premises. Please reach out if you have any accessibility concerns. \nParking: Local festival goers will know that parking is always tricky for fibre events\, so check out locations for park and rides on bus routes that’ll take you right to Entwined. Across the street from the Colwood Park and Ride you can grab a bus 95 every 10 minutes\, getting off at Goldstream Ave @ Aldwynd Rd. And the Peatt Road Park and Ride is a 15 minute walk! Thanks for considering alternatives\, too\, like carpooling\, biking\, walking and the bus! \n  \n  \nDate and Time: Sat\, 18 Jul 2026 11:00 – Sun\, 18 Jul 2026 17:00 \nVenue details: The Langford Station\, 720 Station Avenue\, Langford\, British Columbia\, V9B 2S1\, Canada \n  \nCategory: Community | Markets
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/entwined-market-knitters-crocheters-dyers-spinners-weavers-and-more-from-across-bc/
LOCATION:The Langford Station\, 720 Station Avenue\, Langford\, V9B 2S1
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T160000
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SUMMARY:Art Gallery Paint-In 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is excited to announce the 37th Art Gallery Paint-In on Saturday\, July 18\, 2026! \nThe Art Gallery Paint-In is the largest summer arts festival on Vancouver Island\, bringing Vancouver Island and Gulf Island artists together in celebration of art. This beloved festival draws 50\,000+ visitors annually to explore and experience art along Moss Street. \nView our new and improved digital map so you can see exactly where our artists are located\, right from your phone:\nInteractive Map \n\nSchedule\nON THE STREET \n11am – 4pm | Artists\, activities and food on Moss Street. Over 180 artists!\n11am – 6pm | Family-Friendly Beverage Garden (AGGV parking lot) \nIN THE GALLERY \n11am – 6pm | Gallery Open – Admission by donation \n\nSummer Exhibitions | As waters merge – swaying waves beckoning us closer | Family Visits  |  From Brush to Block: Paintings and Prints by Imao Keinen and Kono Bairei  |  The Painted Life of E.J. Hughes\nPermanent Collection Galleries | A View From Here: Reimagining the AGGV Collections\nSummer Small Works show & sale\, presented by Art Rental + Sales: Over 90 local artists in the Massey Gallery\nBIPOC Teen Art Residency Show in the Spencer Gallery\nGallery Shop featuring over 200 local artisans\n\nCURATOR-LED EXHIBITION TOURS \n1:00-1:30pm | From Brush to Block: Paintings and Prints by Imao Keinen and Kono Bairei  tour in Mandarin with Heng Wu\, AGGV Curator of Asian Art. \n2:00-2:30pm | Family Visits  tour with Toby Lawrence\, AGGV Curator of Contemporary Art. \n\nOur Family-Friendly Beverage Garden\, presented by Shampoo Hair Bar\, will be proudly serving drinks by: \nHoyne Brewing Co.\nSea Cider Farm + Ciderhouse\nFizz Non-Alc Bottle Shop \n\nAre you an artist\, or vendor participating at the Art Gallery Paint-In?\nAccess our Media Kit so you can spread the word on social media.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/art-gallery-paint-in-2026/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260719T170000
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SUMMARY:Studio Tour San Pareil / Parksville
DESCRIPTION:STUDIO TOUR SAN PAREIL / PARKSVILLE \nJuly  18 & 19 \, 2026 from 10 AM TO 5 PM  \n“Artists in and around the  communities of Parksville \, Qualicum Beach  are opening up their studios for two days to allow you the opportunity to chat with them about how they create beautiful works of art. We will be showcasing 32 artists at 22 locations.  \nAgain this year\,  some of the artists have  donated a piece of art and there will be a silent auction to raise funds to support a  local charity in the area \, so come buy a piece of art and support someone in need of financial assistance. In 2025 we donated $2400.00 to a young disabled man and his Mom  .This year we have a 11 year old disabled boy  who needs our assistance \, so come out and help us support him to get a new wheelchair.. \nAn option is to pick up the brochure /map and start the tour at 856 Terrien Way  OR Brochures will also be available in advance  from the McMillan Art Center at 133 McMillan Street in Parksville  and The Old School House Arts Centre ( TOSH) at 122 Fern Road in Qualicum Beach \, Nanaimo Visitor Centre \, Qualicum Beach Visitor Centre \,Ladysmith Tourist Centre  \, Comox Valley Visitor Centre and other small businesses in and around the area .
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/studio-tour-san-pareil-parksville/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260719T150000
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SUMMARY:Farmhouse in the Fields Vintage Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us on our 7 acre family farm by Island View Beach with over 45 local vendors\, two food trucks\, country music and so much more! Come enjoy and shop. \n  \nDate and Time: On Sat\, 18 Jul 2026 10:00 – Sun\, 19 Jul 2026 15:00 \nVenue details: Boganes Family Farm\, 2734 Island View Road\, Saanichton\, British Columbia\, V8M 2J7\, Canada \nCategory: Community | Markets | Farmers Markets and Healthy Food
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/farmhouse-in-the-fields-vintage-market/
LOCATION:Boganes Family Farm\, 2734 Island View Road\, Saanichton\, V8M 2J7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260723T141053
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SUMMARY:Repair Cafe North Saanich
DESCRIPTION: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 along most household products. Typical products include; items of clothing\, textiles\, lamps\, radios\, Hi-Fi equipment\, bicycles\, hedge trimmers\, electronics\, toasters\, food mixers\, coffee makers\, kettles\, chairs\, small tables\, typewriters\, sewing machines\, toys\, power tools\, laptop computers\, clocks\, knife sharpening\, and jewelry to name but a few!  It’s best to check out the website the week before each monthly session to see what repair stations will be available.  \n  \nDeep Cove Elementary School at 10975 W Saanich Rd in North Saanich. \nemail: repaircafenorthsaanich@gmail.com
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/repair-cafe-north-saanich/2026-07-18/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
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SUMMARY:High on Love Bhakti Festival
DESCRIPTION:High on Love Bhakti Festival is a collaborative devotional gathering celebrating life in gratitude for our ever-present connection to the Divine. We create an uplifting experience for both practitioners and those who are curious about the Bhakti path of yoga\, offering immersion in sacred practices including devotional music\, mantra chanting\, prayer\, and meditation.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/high-on-love-bhakti-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260717T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260717T210000
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SUMMARY:Spooky "After Dark"
DESCRIPTION:Spooky After Dark is taking over one of the City of Langford’s Friday Night at the Station events for a one-night-only evening market with an alternative twist. \nAs the sun dips (and yes… it’s technically still light out\, we know )\, Langford Station transforms into a moody\, creative space filled with alternative music\, visual projections\, tarot readers\, artists\, and makers bringing their unique energy to the night. \nExpect a curated lineup of 20+ vendors\, beer and specialty cocktails\, live entertainment\, and an atmosphere that leans a little darker\, a little edgier… but still welcoming for all. \nThis is your chance to experience a Spooky-style market outside of October – a celebration of creativity\, community\, and the alternative scene in the heart of summer. \nDate and Time: On Fri\, 17 Jul 2026 16:00 – 21:00 \nVenue details: The Langford Station\, 720 Station Avenue\, Langford\, British Columbia\, V9B 2S1\, Canada \nCategory: Community | Markets
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/spooky-after-dark/
LOCATION:The Langford Station\, 720 Station Avenue\, Langford\, V9B 2S1
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SUMMARY:F1rst: A Celebration of Indigenous Films
DESCRIPTION:F1RST is a major cultural event dedicated to showcasing the incredible depth\, diversity\, and impact of filmmaking by Indigenous artists\, storytellers\, and creators from around the world. It serves as an essential platform that elevates Indigenous voices\, allowing them to tell their own stories\, in their own words\, and through their own unique lenses.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/f1rst-a-celebration-of-indigenous-films/
LOCATION:The Vic Theatre\, 808 Douglas St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2B6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T220000
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SUMMARY:Commie Bop Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\n\n\nA 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! \n\n\nSign Up Opens at 6:30 before the event . No advanced online sign up for July 2026 event. \nDoors: 6pm\, Event: 7pm – 10pm\nCo hosts: TBA and Wes Carroll \nAll proceeds go to Common Horizon\, Victoria chapter\, * who are building a mass movement of everyday people. They aim to take power away from the billionaire class and win solutions to the climate crisis that secure good jobs and address affordability. This summer they are pushing for an excess profits tax on oil and gas companies. \nCommie Bop is now offered through South Island Worker’s Cultural Education League! Check out our Choir\, Outdoor Club\, Worker’s Cafe\, Book Club\, and Soccer Team. \nAbout Commie Bop: A Commie Bop is freedom in motion: a song\, a poem\, a spell\, a skit\, a dance against the grind of colonial capitalism. It’s where creativity smashes exploitation\, where solidarity squeezes alienation\, and where we (yes\, we\, the ridiculous and unruly) celebrate our collective fire. This is a space to howl anti-capitalist anthems\, share art that bites back\, and honour past and future generations. Leftist debates? Vital. But tonight we revel in the kaleidoscope of our movement\, checking our purity test kits at the door with our hearts open to each other’s stories. We have license to be silly little peasants! Think Carnival\, mocking lords and kings… \nOpen Mic Sets: Your offering does NOT need to involve a complex analysis – our day-to-day experiences put us into the crosshairs of capitalism’s contradictions. Sets should be 10 minutes or less. Please explain why you chose or wrote what you’re sharing. Performers are encouraged to make space for audience participation – teach us your chorus\, wrangle us into your skit\, add call and response\, or bring up Alice to play the tambourine or the triangle. \nAll acts should\, in their own unique way\, call for an end to exploitation and discrimination. This space celebrates dignity. Check lyrics for oppressive and triggering language (racist\, sexist\, ableist\, SWERFS\, TERFS\, etc.). We fight systems\, not each other. Please respect the venue. \n*Every month a different not-for-profit co-hosts and benefits from funds raised. Follow us on Instagram for monthly update.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/commie-bop-open-mic/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:The Mint Restaurant\, 1414 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, V8W 2G2
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T210000
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SUMMARY:2026 Arts Alive Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Oak Bay Arts Alive 2026 Opening Celebration\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026 | 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.\nVarious locations along Oak Bay Avenue \nCelebrate the 10th anniversary of Arts Alive\, transforming Oak Bay into an open-air gallery featuring Canadian artists working in stone\, metal\, glass\, ceramic\, mosaic and mixed media. Enjoy an evening of music\, art\, and community\, beginning with a rolling tour\, followed by a walking tour\, and ending with a reception at Causton’s Green. Refreshments available for purchase from Hazel’s Ice Cream. \nCelebrate the 10th anniversary of Arts Alive\, transforming Oak Bay into an open-air gallery featuring Canadian artists working in stone\, metal\, glass\, ceramic\, mosaic and mixed media. Follow along as local artist Malakai serenades each sculpture. The rolling tour starts at Henderson Recreation Centre. Refreshments available for purchase from Hazel’s Ice Cream. \nRolling Tour – 6:30-8:30 p.m. Starting at Henderson Recreation Centre.\nWalking Tour – 8:00-8:30 p.m. A guided stroll along Oak Bay Avenue between Monterey Avenue and Hampshire Road.\nReception at Causton’s Green – 8:30-9:00 p.m. Meet the artists and supporters. \nRent a bicycle from Oak Bay Bicycles and use code ARTSALIVE for 20% off. \nRegister for the tour: https://form.simplesurvey.com/f/s.aspx?s=d788a0ad-3752-4d26-b1bd-885b2d465383 \nLearn more and vote for your favourite sculpture: oakbay.ca/arts-alive \nWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3715184-0?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: On Thu\, 16 Jul 2026 18:30 – Thu\, 16 Jul 2026 21:00 \nVenue Details: Oak Bay Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada \nCategory: Arts
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/2026-arts-alive-opening-celebration/
LOCATION:Oak Bay Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260716T170000
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SUMMARY:Future Geographies: Art in the Century of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION: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 and contemporary art on a global scale. \nFeaturing works from the past 25 years\, this exhibition underscores the urgency and relevance of sustainability and the environment as defining issues of our time. More than 35 works across a range of media—from large-scale video installations to living sculptures—invite viewers to confront pressing questions about our shared future on this planet. \nPresented across multiple floors\, Future Geographies includes a newly commissioned work by Jeffrey Gibson and marks the first time several artists are exhibiting in Vancouver\, including Teresita Fernández\, Josh Kline\, Cannupa Hanska Luger\, Jean Shin and Clarissa Tossin. The exhibition also features major works by BC–based artists such as Brian Jungen\, Gabrielle L’Hirondelle Hill and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun Lets’lo:tseltun\, connecting global issues with local specificity. Together\, the works in this exhibition invite dialogue and create space for imagining. \nIn conjunction with the exhibition\, the Vancouver Art Gallery is partnering with the University of British Columbia Climate Action Lab to create unique platforms for cross disciplinary dialogue. After its presentation at the Vancouver Art Gallery\, Future Geographies will travel to the Art Gallery of Ontario. \nFuture Geographies will continue on the Gallery’s 4th Floor with the immersive installation SANCTUARY: The Ancient Forest Experience\, by Dr. T’uy’t’tanat Cease Wyss\, Damien Gillis and Olivier Leroux\, and a presentation of cedar works by local artists\, curated by Dr. Wyss. Find out more » \nA public artwork by Cannupa Hanska Luger will be featured on a billboard on 1611 E Hastings Street (near Commercial Drive) and is a collaboration with Capture Photography Festival. Find out more » \nThe Gallery has partnered with Canada’s National Observer to present Future Geographies online\, extending the exhibition to audiences worldwide.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/future-geographies-art-in-the-century-of-climate-change/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Vancouver Art Gallery\, 750 Hornby Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 2H7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260715T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260715T213000
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SUMMARY:Connie Kaldor at The Butchart Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, July 15\, 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. Following the concerts\, The Gardens are open until 11:00pm for Night Illuminations viewing. Please visit our website for hours\, amenities\, and rates. \n  \nDate and Time: On Wed\, 15 Jul 2026 20:00 – Wed\, 15 Jul 2026 21:30 \nVenue details: The Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Avenue\, Brentwood Bay\, British Columbia\, V8M 1J8\, Canada \nCategory: Live Music
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/connie-kaldor-at-the-butchart-gardens/
LOCATION:The Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Avenue\, Brentwood Bay\, V8M 1J8
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Butchart Gardens":MAILTO:email@butchartgardens.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260714T203000
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SUMMARY:Creating Climate Resilience Summer Art Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you a young person (18 – 30) concerned about climate change? Are you seeking a community in which to express these thoughts and feelings?\nJoin Creating Climate Resilience for a free Tuesday evening workshop series utilizing artmaking and dialogue to explore your thoughts and feelings about climate change in a supportive space. Creating Climate Resilience is a community initiative aiming to cultivate people’s emotional resilience to the impacts of climate change through relationship building\, knowledge mobilization and art workshops.\n\n \nOver this series of four art workshops we will explore such themes as how climate change feels in our bodies\, how we can respond to ecological grief and climate anxiety\, and our visions for what a climate resilient future could look like. This is a safe space to create ‘bad art’ to process your climate emotions. No prior artmaking experience or expertise about climate change is required. Snacks and supplies provided!\n\nDates: Tuesdays June 23rd\, June 30th\, July 7th and July 14th\nTime: 6:30pm – 8:30pm\nLocation: Open Space Arts Society\, 510 Fort Street\, 2nd Floor\, Victoria BC \nWhat to bring: a water bottle and yourself. Food and all artmaking supplies are provided! \n\nPlease register by June 19th to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/trpjjT88xTiwUHMaA\n\nThis workshop series was made possible due to the financial support of the Ocean Wise Ocean Action Grant. To learn more about Ocean Wise and their work on marine conservation and climate action please visit: https://ocean.org/  \nThis event is taking place on the traditional\, unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples—specifically the Songhees and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations—as well as the W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples. 
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/creating-climate-resilience-summer-art-workshop-series/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Open Space\, 510 FORT STREET\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260712T153000
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Tour: Born in the USA
DESCRIPTION:This year the USA is celebrating its 250th anniversary\, so John Adams will mark the occasion with a tour about Americans who left their place of birth to live (and die) in Victoria. The roster is long and includes men\, women and children from almost every state and from many walks of life. Today’s tour features a small sample of some of the most interesting and colourful characters who fit the criterion. On the list will be ships captains\, pioneering women\, ne’er do wells\, soldiers\, teachers\, confectioners and even a premier.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/cemetery-tour-born-in-the-usa/
LOCATION:Ross Bay Cemetery Main Gate\, Fairfield Road\, Victoria\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Cemeteries Society":MAILTO:oldcemvictoria@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260712T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260712T141500
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SUMMARY:BegonY'as on Skampede Strange Hour Stage
DESCRIPTION: 🎭 BegonY’as performs Sunday!\nCome help name and banish oppressors!!\n1:55 PM sharp\, Regatta Point Park (Skampede — Strange Hour stage)\n\nKid-friendly! Bring them along! 🌸\nBegonY’as is an audience-participation performance\, presenting Begonia — a persona\, part garden witch\, part flowering begonia — created and embodied by interdisciplinary artist Draa. \nBegonY’as embodies the plant world’s quiet resilience and its fierce\, rooted resistance to what threatens it — drawing a direct line between tending a garden and tending a just world. \nThrough dreaming ourselves garden creatures\, to naming oppressors in the Oppressor Alphabet\, a living ritual is built anew with each performance as BegonY’as invites you – the audience – to name and collectively banish the forces that choke healthy growth — corporate greed\, colonialism\, ecological neglect — the same way a gardener names pests and weeds so their garden can flourish. Audiences don’t just watch; they participate\, becoming part of the ecosystem being cultivated on stage — one where care for the land and care for each other are the same practice. \nTip: BegonY’as is performance #9 — just 10 minutes long\, in a lineup of 20 acts running one right after the other! So plan to arrive early and stay late\, and catch a few of these diverse acts along the way. \nTip: if you’re also doing Pride\, catch the start of the parade at Pandora\, then hop on your bike and head over — the Regatta Point stage events start at 12 noon\, so there’s time to catch it all. A bicycle is definitely the way to travel on Pride Sunday!
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/begonyas-on-skampede-strange-hour-stage/
LOCATION:Regatta Point Park\, Regatta Point Park\, 1 Regatta Landing V9A 7R3\, Victoria\, V9A 7R3
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alison Boston":MAILTO:alisonboston@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:To See is To Remember - Opening Gala
DESCRIPTION:✨ You’re Invited to an Evening of Art\, History & Remembrance ✨ \nStep into a powerful exhibition where every painting tells a story. \nJoin us for the **Opening Gala of **To See is to Remember\, a moving collection by Marlene Howell\, whose work honours the lives\, memories\, and treasured belongings of Japanese Canadians during the 1940s and early 1950s. \nOver the past two years\, Marlene Howell has devoted herself to researching and creating this extraordinary body of work. Inspired by historical photographs\, personal memorabilia\, and the resilience of a community\, her paintings invite us to reflect\, remember\, and connect with a chapter of Canadian history that must never be forgotten. \nExperience an evening filled with art\, conversation\, culture\, and community as we celebrate this remarkable exhibition together. Meet the artist\, discover the stories behind the collection\, and immerse yourself in an exhibition that honours resilience\, remembrance\, and hope. \n📅 Opening Gala: Sunday\, July 12\, 2026\n🖼 Exhibition: July 9 – August 2\, 2026 | Thursday to Sunday\n📍 Goldfinch Arts Centre | 170 Goldfinch Rd.\, Colwood \nEveryone is welcome. Bring a friend\, share in the stories\, and experience an exhibition that will stay with you long after you leave. \nTo see is to remember. To remember is to honour.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/to-see-is-to-remember-opening-gala/
LOCATION:Goldfinch Arts Center\, 170 Goldfinch Rd\, Colwood\, BC\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="@artsandculturecolwood":MAILTO:Socialmedia@artsandculturecolwood.ca
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