• Introduction to Permaculture with Starhawk

    OUR Ecovillage O.U.R. Ecovillage 1565 Baldy Mountain Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada

    A 2.5-day immersion into the ethics, principles, and practice of permaculture design — on the land where it's already being lived. Join Starhawk, founder of Earth Activist Training, alongside Indigenous land-based educators and knowledge holders. In-person $495 · Virtual $290 […]

  • reVILLAGEing Family Camp

    At OUR reVILLAGEing Family Camp, learning is not something we do to our children — it is something we do with them. Rooted in Raffi's Child Honouring vision and Peacemaking practices, this two-week intergenerational journey immerses families in hands-on projects, […]

  • Permaculture Design Certificate Program

    OUR Ecovillage O.U.R. Ecovillage 1565 Baldy Mountain Road, Shawnigan Lake, BC, Canada

    OUR Ecovillage has been teaching this certificate course for decades. This summer's program goes further — bringing together Indigenous knowledge holders, land-based educators, and permaculture practitioners from across North America for a transformational 72-hour journey. Graduates receive a PINA-accredited Permaculture […]

  • Straight Cold Players Live Soul-Jazz / Bossa Nova at the Mint

    The Mint Restaurant 1414 Douglas Street, Victoria

    Local group Straight Cold Players bring their special blend of soul with a jazzy flair and Brazilian spice to the Mint Restaurant in downtown Victoria. Doors open at 6pm, live music starts at 7pm.

    $22
  • The Bills at The Butchart Gardens

    The Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay

    Join us on Friday, July 3, 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. […]

  • Esquimalt Urban Arts Tour

    Saturday, July 4, 2026 marks the 7th annual Urban Arts Tour!  This annual self-guided event brings together local artists and garden hosts to celebrate creativity, community, and the beauty of Esquimalt’s outdoor spaces. Wander through neighbourhood gardens and discover original art in […]

  • Quartet Fest West Participants Concert

    St Andrew's Presbyterian Church 924 Douglas Street, Victoria

    Presented by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church’s Music Outreach program on July 5th in the Sanctuary at 2 PM. Donations are appreciated, and support our music program, and our musicians! Quartet Fest West is one of the finest chamber music programs […]

  • Cemetery Tour: A Canadian Who’s Who at Ross Bay Cemetery

    Ross Bay Cemetery Main Gate Fairfield Road, Victoria, Canada

    Did you know that 76 “residents” of Ross Bay Cemetery have qualified for entries in the Dictionary of Canadian Biography (DCB)? This ongoing scholarly project has profiled more than 9,000 Canadians who died before 1940 and whose lives had “national […]

    $5
  • A Canadian Who’s Who at Ross Bay Cemetery

    Ross Bay Cemetery Main Gate Fairfield Road, Victoria, Canada

    Did you know that 76 “residents” of RBC have qualified for entries in the Dictionary of Canadian Biography (DCB)? This ongoing scholarly project has profiled more than 9,000 Canadians who died before 1940 and whose lives had “national historic significance.” […]

    $5
  • Creative Sewing Summer Camps – July and August

    Stone Soup Studio 651 Fairway Avenue, Victoria

    All you need is imagination and we supply the rest! Students start with making patchwork pillows to learn basic sewing skills. Then they can begin making stuffies, bags and projects of their own choosing. They can finish the week with […]

  • Ukulele Strumalong

    The Fernwood Inn 1302 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria

    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 […]

  • Queering Climate Action: Gay4Choir Dress Rehearsal

    Esquimalt Gorge Park Green, 1070 Tillicum Rd, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2A1, Canada Esquimalt Gorge Park Green, 1070 Tillicum Rd, BC, Canada, Esquimalt

    Join us for an evening of musical fun, queer joy and climate action in the park! This event is a continuation of the Gorge Waterway Action Society’s Queering Climate Action series, featuring a Gay4Choir dress rehearsal performance! Gay4Choir hosts monthly […]

    By Optional Donation
  • Oak Bay Summer Concerts in the Park

    Willows Beach Esplanade, Oak Bay

    Oak Bay Summer Concerts in the Park 2026 Experience unforgettable summer evenings at Willows Beach Park, where live music, ocean views, and community spirit come together. 2026 Lineup: July 9 - Daniel Cook and The Radiators with Kele Fleming July […]

  • New Forest Act Premiere

    Jennifer Houghton and Dave Weaver premiere The New Forest Act video. Featuring solution-based forestry solutions filmed this summer during a BC-wide tour. New Forest Act handouts and letters and a Constituent Liaison program are also available for wide-spread sharing.

  • After Hours: Pride

    Royal BC Museum 675 Belleville Street, Victoria

    Celebrate love, identity, and self-expression at After Hours: Pride-a joyful, inclusive night honoring 2SLGBTQIA+ history and culture. Dance the night away with Efrévescent, see a performance by Ilona Verley and connect with community. This event is organized with the LGBTQIA+ […]

    $42.00
  • Oktopus at The Butchart Gardens

    The Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay

    Join us on Friday, July 10, 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. […]

  • Victoria Pride Parade

    "Mobility poverty" is something that especially affects minority and marginalized groups. The Action Network invites the public to view and join their Pride walk here.

  • Local Folk Summer Fair

    Sea Cider Farm + Ciderhouse Mount Saint Michael Road, Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada

    SAVE THE DATE and JOIN US for MakeShare's 3rd Annual 'Local Folk' Summer Fair, Sunday July 12th 11-4pm, stretched across our entire orchard and forest grounds. Spend the day perusing a curated 50-vendor Orchard Market, enjoy live music & dance, partake […]

  • To See is To Remember – Opening Gala

    Goldfinch Arts Center 170 Goldfinch Rd, Colwood, BC, Canada

    ✨ You’re Invited to an Evening of Art, History & Remembrance ✨ Step into a powerful exhibition where every painting tells a story. Join us for the **Opening Gala of **To See is to Remember, a moving collection by Marlene […]

    Free
  • BegonY’as on Skampede Strange Hour Stage

    Regatta Point Park Regatta Point Park, 1 Regatta Landing V9A 7R3, Victoria

     🎭 BegonY'as performs Sunday! Come help name and banish oppressors!! 1:55 PM sharp, Regatta Point Park (Skampede — Strange Hour stage) Kid-friendly! Bring them along! 🌸 BegonY'as is an audience-participation performance, presenting Begonia — a persona, part garden witch, part […]

  • Cemetery Tour: Born in the USA

    Ross Bay Cemetery Main Gate Fairfield Road, Victoria, Canada

    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, […]

    $5
  • Stay at the Wildwood Homestead in Ladysmith!

    The experience of a lifetime!  Come relax in the Wildwood Homestead in midst of an old growth forest and perched on Quennell Lake. Single party booking on 104 acres with hiking trails, wildlife (great for birders!), paddling the canoe on […]

  • Water: Confluence of Mother Tongues

    Saanich Municipal Hall 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC

    Water: Confluence of Mother Tongues is a contemplative meditation on water and the concept of “Becoming Us.” Its a free, immersive public art installation exploring water as language, memory, and connection across cultures. Location: Saanich Municipal Hall (770 Vernon Avenue, […]

    Free
  • Connie Kaldor at The Butchart Gardens

    The Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay

    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. […]

  • 2026 Arts Alive Opening Celebration

    Oak Bay Avenue Victoria, British Columbia

    Oak Bay Arts Alive 2026 Opening Celebration Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Various locations along Oak Bay Avenue Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Arts Alive, transforming Oak Bay into an open-air gallery featuring Canadian artists working […]

  • Commie Bop Open Mic

    Commie Bop Open Mic
    The Mint Restaurant 1414 Douglas Street, Victoria

    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 […]

    Free – $40.00
  • F1rst: A Celebration of Indigenous Films

    The Vic Theatre 808 Douglas St., Victoria, BC, Canada

    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 […]

  • Art Sessions in the summer

    Registration is open for summer arts workshops at Metchosin International Summer School of the Arts at Pearson College! This year we are offering 34, 2 and 5 day workshops for adults, and 3 residency opportunities. This years course offerings include […]

  • Robin Hood: Rooted in Harmony With Nature

    Robin Hood: Rooted in Harmony With Nature
    Baumann Centre Balmoral Road, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

    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, […]

    $15