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SUMMARY:Victoria Farmers Market at Moss Street
DESCRIPTION:We operate year-round\, with over 30 local\, organic farmers and another 140+ crafters\, artisans\, food and drink vendors\, cideries\, distillers\, brewers\, vintners\, and more. Stroll the market while listening to live local musicians. Enjoy an amazing hot lunch\, or feast on snacks\, baked goods\, ice cream\, freezies\, coffee\, tea\, or kombucha. All locally made\, there’s something for everyone at Victoria Farmers Market at Moss Street. \nEvery Saturday\, 10am to 2pm\, the market is at Sir James Douglas School (401 Moss Street) and the surrounding Moss and Thurlow boulevards. \nAvoid any chance of having to line up at your favourite farm stall by pre-ordering online at localline.ca/moss-street-market. \n  \nDate and Time: On Sat\, 02 May 2026 10:00 – Sat\, 31 Oct 2026 14:00 \nVenue details: Sir James Douglas Elementary\, 401 Moss Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 4N2\, Canada \nCategory: Community | Markets
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/victoria-farmers-market-at-moss-street/
LOCATION:Sir James Douglas Elementary\, 401 Moss Street\, Victoria\, V8V 4N2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260713T080000
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SUMMARY:Stay at the Wildwood Homestead in Ladysmith!
DESCRIPTION: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 the lake and just relaxing on the deck with good friends and family.  3 bedrooms sleep up to 6 (7 at a stretch)\, 2.5 baths\, fully equipped kitchen in the fully restored Homestead.  For rustic charm and restoration\, this is your place.  More details at ecoforestry.ca. \nFor booking information\, email stay@ecoforestry.ca
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/stay-at-the-wildwood-homestead-in-ladysmith/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTSTAMP:20260715T183610Z
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SUMMARY:Water: Confluence of Mother Tongues
DESCRIPTION:Water: Confluence of Mother Tongues is a contemplative meditation on water and the concept of “Becoming Us.” \nIts a free\, immersive public art installation exploring water as language\, memory\, and connection across cultures. \nLocation: Saanich Municipal Hall (770 Vernon Avenue\, Victoria BC) Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30. \nDates: July 15 to August 31\, 2026 \nIf you have some time please take a minute to pop by\, check out the installation and sign the guest book and share your thoughts.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/water-confluence-of-mother-tongues/
LOCATION:Saanich Municipal Hall\, 770 Vernon Avenue\, Victoria\, BC\, V8X 2W7
ORGANIZER;CN="Bisia Belina":MAILTO:bisia@shaw.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260804T184747Z
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SUMMARY:Fifty Fifty Arts Collective presents Mending Gently
DESCRIPTION:The Fifty Fifty Arts Collective presents Mending Gently\, a solo art exhibition by Jenna Short. Jenna is a Dakelh artist from the Saik’uz First Nation. She has always felt connected to forests\, oceans\, and the land\, which became grounding spaces in her life and provided a safe blanket and place to breathe during times of uncertainty. \nThis connection later influenced Jenna’s art practice. She often works with figurative and landscape subjects through oil painting\, watercolour\, and wood carvings. Her art practice heavily includes plywood\, with the material acting as colonized and commercialized pieces of land that are being returned to the body. According to Short\, Mending Gently explores themes of feeling disconnected from place and the effects of the industrialized society on the natural body. \nWhere: The Fifty Fifty Arts Collective\, 2516 Douglas St.\, until Sept. 10th
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/fifty-fifty-arts-collective-presents-mending-gently/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTSTAMP:20260525T192719Z
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SUMMARY:Summer on the Yintah
DESCRIPTION:The Unist’ot’en clan continue to fight against industrial development on their sovereign Yintah. \nInstead of two work parties\, they are doing one extra long one\, August 1st until September 7th\, and can use help. \nAll skills are welcome but especially: skilled tradespeople (plumbing\, electrical\, carpenters\, etc)\, dishwashers\, mechanics\, herbalists\, cooks\, chainsaw operators\, and people familiar with off-grid systems. If you aren’t sure if you are ready for a trip like this\, we encourage you to fill out the registration form and have a chat with our volunteers. They can give you an idea of what things are like day to day\, and help you see how you fit in. \nIf you can’t join this year but wish to help\, the Camp is especially needing: \n\nDonations of flights for supporters (etransfer\, PayPal\, or Aeroplan points via the Air Canada gift card system) or gas money\nPlaces to stay on the way to and from camp\, anywhere from Cache Creek to Prince George\nReliable vehicles to borrow for the drive to and from Camp from Vancouver\nPeople to drive (especially with their own vehicles) to and from Camp from Vancouver\nDonations to the grocery fund for the Work Party\n\nPlease read https://unistoten.camp/come-to-camp/preparing-for-your-visit/ and then register through https://unistoten.camp/registration/. To arrange to sponsor a flight\, donate to the supply fund\, offer a place to stay\, or volunteer as a driver\, please write to unistoten.village@gmail.com and a volunteer will get back to you as soon as possible. \nAllies in Vancouver are part of a campaign to recall MLA Dallas Brodie. Dallas was removed from the BC Conservative Party last year over her statements about residential school survivors and is now using her office as an MLA to forward a far-right agenda. The grassroots campaign was accepted by Elections BC and has until July 20 to deliver 13\,000 signatures to Victoria. Find them at “recallbrodie” on Facebook and Instagram and at www.recallbrodie.com.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/summer-on-the-yintah/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260828T193045Z
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SUMMARY:PENDING\, A Critical and Curatorial Studies MA Thesis Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Access Gallery\, 222 E Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, presents PENDING\, a Critical and Curatorial Studies MA Thesis exhibition by Cynthia MacMillan until Oct. 1. Featuring works by Allysa Pierre\, Amanda Kachadoorian Jordi\, Dana Qaddah\, Deon Feng\, and Sonny Assu\, the exhibition explores the entanglements of territory\, labour\, and the accumulation of value. It examines in-betweens between state and capital and the market and colonial structures\, considering concrete resistance through a reflection on belonging.\nFree admission.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/pending-a-critical-and-curatorial-studies-ma-thesis-exhibition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260807T230000
DTSTAMP:20260706T172014Z
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SUMMARY:Langford Luau at Ryes and Shine Distillery
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US AT THE LANGFORD LUAU!\nEver 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 community vibes on a warm summer night. \nBut here is the catch: because we’re keeping this escape exclusive and intimate\, tickets are strictly capped at 45 seats. Once they’re gone\, they are gone. \nJoin us Friday\, August 7th – Arrival time 6:30-7:00pm. Event ends at 11:00pm. \nBUY NOW AND SAVE\nEARLY BIRD ($100): We like to reward our core crowd! Lock in your spot early and save some cash. Available until mid-July only! (Then $120) \nWHAT YOU GET\nWe are packing serious value into your ticket so you can just show up and enjoy: \n* The Welcome Drink: A premium Tiki inspired welcome cocktail (Special drink pricing for the event)\n* Hot and Cold Delights: A BBQ buffet to keep you fuelled.\n* Live Band and Entertainment: The best Surf Rock and Rockabilly band on Vancouver Island – The Cavaleros.\n* Special Tropical Swag Bag: Take a piece of paradise home with you-featuring distillery keepsakes and tropical goodies. ($40 value)\n* Fun extras throughout the event + giveaways\n* Special prize for the “Best Dressed”. (Dress to impress!) \nHOW TO SECURE YOUR SPOT\nGrab your crew and get your tickets before the Early Bird pricing flies away! \nFacebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3715951-2?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: Fri\, 07 Aug 2026 19:00 – Fri\, 07 Aug 2026 23:00 \nVenue details: Ryes & Shine Craft Distillery\, 2323 Millstream Road\, Langford\, British Columbia\, V9B 3R4\, Canada \n  \nCategory: Festivals | Food / Drink
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/langford-luau-at-ryes-and-shine-distillery/
LOCATION:Ryes & Shine Craft Distillery\, 2323 Millstream Road\, Langford\, V9B 3R4
ORGANIZER;CN="Ryes &amp%3B Shine Craft Distillery":MAILTO:alicia@ryesandshine.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260616T161213Z
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SUMMARY:Bee Inspired: Art for Conservation Competition
DESCRIPTION: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 native bees. More info here.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/bee-inspired-art-for-conservation-competition/
LOCATION:Horticulture Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Road\, Victoria\, V9E 2J7
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T180000
DTSTAMP:20260727T162436Z
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SUMMARY:Turnip the Beet
DESCRIPTION: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. \nURL:\nhttps://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=/event/3750000 \nPrice:\nGeneral Admission 19+: CAD 5.00 \nCategory: Live Music \nDate and Time: 8th August 2026 at 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm \nVenue details: Esquimalt Legion Branch 172\, 622 Admirals Road\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V9A 2N7\, Canada
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/turnip-the-beet/
LOCATION:Esquimalt Legion Branch 172\, 622 Admirals Road\, Victoria\, V9A 2N7
ORGANIZER;CN="Esquimalt Legion 172":MAILTO:glosalmon@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260808T220000
DTSTAMP:20260804T190000Z
CREATED:20260804T190000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T190000Z
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SUMMARY:AI Data Centre Town Hall
DESCRIPTION: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 projects in Vancouver. We want to facilitate strategy sharing for community involvement and increasing transparency in the shaping of Canada’s AI policy and regulation. Event is from 7:30 PM – 10 PM.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/ai-data-centre-town-hall/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260809T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260809T113000
DTSTAMP:20260727T002146Z
CREATED:20260727T002146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T002146Z
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SUMMARY:Esquimalt Village Cohousing Information Session
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited….our rezoning was approved on 13 July 2026 by Esquimalt Council for our new cohousing community. \nJoin us for an in-person information session to find out about our cohousing project that will be built at the corner of Fernhill and Esquimalt Roads.  Meet some of the members of the community and get your questions answered about how to join\, when the building will be completed and the community activities we have planned.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/esquimalt-village-cohousing-information-session/2026-08-09/2/
LOCATION:Esquimalt Recreation Centre\, 527 Fraser St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V9A 6H6\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="EVC Esquimalt Village Cohousing":MAILTO:equimaltvillagecohousing@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260809T153000
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SUMMARY:Japanese Victoria and Obon Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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 festival for the Japanese Buddhist Day of the Dead when graves are cleaned\, incense is lit and prayers are said. The Obon ceremony will begin at 3 pm at the Kakehashi Monument in the southwest corner of RBC\, near the corner of Memorial Crescent and Dallas Road. The public are invited to the tour and ceremony.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/japanese-victoria-and-obon-ceremony/
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria":MAILTO:oldcemvictoria@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260809T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260707T155251Z
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SUMMARY:Ballet Etoile at The Butchart Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. Following the concerts\, The Gardens are open until 11:00pm for Night Illuminations viewing. Please visit our website for hours\, amenities\, and rates. \nURL:\nWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3642253-0?pid=10320 \nDate and Time:\nSunday August 09\, 2026\n( 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM) \nVenue Details: The Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Avenue\, Brentwood Bay\, British Columbia\, V8M 1J8\, Canada \nCategory: Live Music
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/ballet-etoile-at-the-butchart-gardens/
LOCATION:The Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Avenue\, Brentwood Bay\, V8M 1J8
ORGANIZER;CN="The Butchart Gardens":MAILTO:email@butchartgardens.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T160000
DTSTAMP:20260708T193358Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Cottage Camp at the Sooke Region Museum
DESCRIPTION:Creative Cottage Camp\n\nIf your kids enjoy visiting the Sooke Region Museum for school tours\, they’ll LOVE our summer camp! \nFor 2 weeks\, kids will participate in skill-building workshops in the mornings with theatrical and musical activities in the afternoons. Outdoor time and games included – all on the grounds and in the historic buildings of the Sooke Region Museum. \nMornings will be filled with skill-building activities\, while the afternoons will focus on music and theatre.\nSkill building will focus on homesteading – like the people who lived in Moss Cottage – making butter\, bread\, jam\, sewing. These are life skills just as important today as they were in 1902! Learning to source materials locally\, we will practice reducing waste and experience how historical skills are relevant to modern-day life. \nPerformance exercises and activities will be led by Katrina Kadoski in the afternoons. With her extensive acting and music experience\, Katrina will show participants how to embody their characters informed by the morning’s historical skill building activities. Have you ever used a washboard as a musical instrument? \nOn the last day of the two-week camp the children will perform a bit of what they’ve learned and created. \nFor the best experience\, camp will be limited to maximum 10 children. Register early to avoid disappointment! \nCost: \n$700 – 2 weeks of camp per child \n$650 – each additional child from same family (use coupon code SIBLING to apply discount) \nCancellation Policy: \nCamp fees are non-refundable: \nRegistration: \nOpen now – online\, by phone\, in person.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/creative-cottage-camp-at-the-sooke-region-museum/
LOCATION:Sooke Region Museum\, 2070 Phillips Road\, Sooke\, BC\, 2070 Phillips Road\, Sooke\, V9Z 0Y3\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Sooke Region Museum":MAILTO:info@sookeregionmuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T220000
DTSTAMP:20260709T161406Z
CREATED:20260709T161406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T161406Z
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SUMMARY:UJAM Summer Concert Series
DESCRIPTION: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. Each night offers a double bill drawn from the workshop faculty and friends\, an intimate window into the artistry behind the teaching. \nTuesday opens the series with a rising talent: Stella White\, an 18-year-old DownBeat Award-winning vocalist studying jazz performance at McGill under Camille Thurman\, brings a soulful sensibility shaped by Sarah Vaughan\, Carmen McRae\, and Jazzmeia Horn. She’s followed by Juno-nominated saxophonist Ryan Oliver\, a Western Canadian Music Awards “Jazz Musician of the Year” nominee who has toured the globe with The Shuffle Demons and co-leads The Cookers Quintet. \nWednesday brings a Core Faculty Showcase\, gathering the workshop’s instrumentalists for a freewheeling collaborative set\, followed by celebrated singer-composer Brian Tate. A two-time Jessie Richardson Award winner and founder of Vancouver’s 100-voice City Soul Choir\, Tate’ s choral works are published and performed worldwide\, and his solo performances bring decades of genre-spanning artistry to the stage. \nThursday closes the series with a double bill of remarkable range. Vancouver-born vocalist and pianist Jennifer Scott\, who has shared stages with Clark Terry\, Kenny Wheeler\, Tommy Banks\, and Jon Batiste\, joins her husband\, bassist Rene Worst\, a virtuoso whose credits span Chet Baker\, David Bowie\, and Aerosmith and who co-founded the Juno-nominated band Skywalk. They’re followed by multi-instrumentalist John Lee\, a Berklee-trained Cellar Live recording artist who made his New York debut with Cyrus Chestnut at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola and has since shared the stage with George Colligan\, Terell Stafford\, and Ingrid Jensen. \nURL:\nTickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3725360-0?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: On Tue\, 11 Aug 2026 19:00 – Tue\, 11 Aug 2026 22:00 \nVenue details: Phillip T. Young Recital Hall\, B125\, MacLaurin Building\, University of Victoria\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8N 4V3\, Canada \nCategory: Live Music | Jazz \nPrice:\nGeneral Admission: CAD 25.00
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/ujam-summer-concert-series/
LOCATION:Phillip T. Young Recital Hall\, B125\, MacLaurin Building\, University of Victoria\, Ring Road\, Victoria\, V8N 4V3
ORGANIZER;CN="UJAM Society":MAILTO:info@ujam.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260812T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260812T173000
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SUMMARY:Tomato Breeding & Northern Trait Selection
DESCRIPTION: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 varieties\, led this Northern Gardener down the path to breeding dozens of tomatoes over the past 15 years\, with many successful varieties showing up around the globe. Get a taste for what happens behind the scenes in northern variety development. \nWith thanks to funding from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation \nRegister: https://farmfolkcityfolk.ca/event/tomato-breeding-northern-trait-selection/
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/tomato-breeding-northern-trait-selection/
LOCATION:Hosted on Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260812T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260707T155252Z
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SUMMARY:Mbira Renaissance Band at The Butchart Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. Following the concerts\, The Gardens are open until 11:00pm for Night Illuminations viewing. Please visit our website for hours\, amenities\, and rates. \nURL:\nWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3642258-0?pid=10320 \nDate and Time:\nWednesday August 12\, 2026\n( 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM) \nVenue Details: The Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Avenue\, Brentwood Bay\, British Columbia\, V8M 1J8\, Canada \nCategory: Live Music
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/mbira-renaissance-band-at-the-butchart-gardens/
LOCATION:The Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Avenue\, Brentwood Bay\, V8M 1J8
ORGANIZER;CN="The Butchart Gardens":MAILTO:email@butchartgardens.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T193000
DTSTAMP:20260715T183559Z
CREATED:20260715T183559Z
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SUMMARY:Dog Walk for Wolves
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\nHosted by Pacific Wild\, this free\, family-friendly event explores the existing link between dogs and their closest living relatives. \nMeet us at the Cameron Bandshell in Beacon Hill Park with your pup (or just yourself!) for pre-walk activities such as a wolf howl competition with a fun prize for the winner\, a photo booth for you and your furry friends\, a sign making station to show your support for the conservation of B.C. wolves\, and an information booth where you can learn more about the B.C. wolf cull. \nWe will walk together at 6:15pm from Beacon Hill Park to the Legislative Fountain for a group photo\, including a quick stop at the Victoria Centennial Fountain to visit the Bronze Wolf statue. \nBring your dog. Learn about his or her wild K9 cousin. Wolves hold ecosystems together — and right now\, they’re being killed by government programs and under-regulated hunting and trapping. One walk at a time\, our community of dog lovers can help change that.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/dog-walk-for-wolves/
LOCATION:Cameron Bandshell: Beacon Hill Park
ORGANIZER;CN="Pacific Wild":MAILTO:info@pacificwild.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260811T213939Z
CREATED:20260811T213939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T213939Z
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SUMMARY:Conscious Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Levels of Consciousness; a group discussion based on Dr. David R. Hawkins Book\, Power vs. Force \nJoin our small group (usually 7-12 people) which includes students and seniors\, provoking lively conversation. \nDrop in\, no fee (donations always welcome but not expected)
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/conscious-conversations/
ORGANIZER;CN="Unity Vancouver Island":MAILTO:annaharveyboost@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T162839Z
CREATED:20260807T162839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T162839Z
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SUMMARY:FIBRATIONS FESTIVAL
DESCRIPTION: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.\n​\nFibrations features a fibre art vendor market\, workshops\, and demonstrations. Our 2026 event will host 75+ vendors\, featuring hand-dyed yarns and fibres\, handwoven goods\, textile and fashion design\, felted apparel and decor\, notions\, and so much more.\n​\nTo celebrate our 15th year\, we are extending the festival over three days! Registration for August 15th workshops is now open and the full festival program will be available soon. \nURL:\nFacebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3769841-0?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: On Fri\, 14 Aug 2026 18:00 – Sun\, 16 Aug 2026 16:00 \nVenue details: Fernwood Community Centre\, 1240 Gladstone Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 1G6\, Canada \nCategory: Community | Local / Community
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/fibrations-festival/
LOCATION:Fernwood Community Centre\, 1240 Gladstone Avenue\, Victoria\, V8T 1G6
ORGANIZER;CN="Knotty By Nature":MAILTO:info@kbnfibres.ca
GEO:48.4307463;-123.3480187
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260713T182453Z
CREATED:20260713T182453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T182453Z
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SUMMARY:Flavour Trails 20th Anniversary Peninsula-Wide Festival Weekend!
DESCRIPTION:In its 20th anniversary year\, Flavour Trails is growing! Join us for our 20th Anniversary Peninsula-Wide Festival Weekend\, on August 15th and 16th. \nCelebrate 20 years of local food and agriculture\, and explore the experiences offered by our partners across the Saanich Peninsula. Our classic Festival Weekend is now part of a summer-long ‘Season of Flavour’ filled with fun events led by our partners!  \nStay tuned to our website as events are announced. Partner-led experiences throughout the Peninsula-wide Festival Weekend and  ‘Season of Flavour’ include: \n\nFarm dinners\nTastings and pairings\nWorkshops and demonstrations\nHarvest celebrations\nCultural food experiences\nU-picks and tours\nSpecial seasonal events\n\nFor more partner listings\, current hours\, interactive maps\, seasonal events\, and link to Destination Greater Victoria’s ready to follow Flavour Trail ™ itineraries\,  visit FlavourTrails.com  \nSee you on the Trail!
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/flavour-trails-20th-anniversary-peninsula-wide-festival-weekend/
LOCATION:The Saanich Peninsula
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260815T130000
DTSTAMP:20240918T223215Z
CREATED:20240918T223215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T223215Z
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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/2026-08-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260815T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260815T180000
DTSTAMP:20260724T193803Z
CREATED:20260724T193803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T193803Z
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SUMMARY:The Haven
DESCRIPTION: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 \n  \nDate and Time: On Sat\, 15 Aug 2026 15:00 – Sat\, 15 Aug 2026 18:00 \nVenue details: Esquimalt Legion Branch 172\, 622 Admirals Road\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V9A 2N7\, Canada \nCategory: Live Music \nPrice:\nGeneral Admission 19+: CAD 5.00
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/the-haven/
LOCATION:Esquimalt Legion Branch 172\, 622 Admirals Road\, Victoria\, V9A 2N7
ORGANIZER;CN="Esquimalt Legion 172":MAILTO:glosalmon@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260816T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260816T123000
DTSTAMP:20260714T223932Z
CREATED:20260714T223917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T223932Z
UID:10011372-1786876200-1786883400@creativelyunited.org
SUMMARY:Solastalgia: Poetry and Prose Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join RAVEN\, in partnership with Urban Ink\, for the next instalments of our Solastalgia Community Event Series. \n\n\n\n\nThis series has had so much interest and requests to host in other cities\, so to answer that call\, the next two sessions will be taking place in Vancouver\, B.C. \nThis chapter of the series will explore the theme of Ecosystems of Care. We’ll consider the relationships and practices within communities that sustain us through times of ecological and social change. Together\, we will reflect on how care flows between people\, land\, water\, more-than-human kin\, and future generations. And we’ll ask ourselves what it means to nurture resilience in an era of climate uncertainty. \nFor this session\, on August 16\, 2026\, there will be a Solastalgia-themed poetry and prose workshop facilitated by natasha gauthier\, a mixed settler and reconnecting Indigenous multidisciplinary writer and visual artist. Through guided writing prompts\, reflection\, and discussion\, participants will explore their relationship to place\, climate change\, grief\, belonging\, and collective care. Whether you’re an experienced writer or simply curious about writing your thoughts out\, this workshop will offer a welcoming space to connect with others and express what it means to live in a changing world. \nGet your tickets for the poetry and prose workshop now! \nLocation: Jim Green House Studio\, 1885 Venables St\, Vancouver\, BC \nAccessibility: The Studio space is the lower level of the heritage home\, accessible from the ground floor. It is slightly elevated; however\, there is a ramp down from the main door. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/solastalgia-poetry-and-prose-workshop-tickets-1993026711545
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/solastalgia-poetry-and-prose-workshop/
LOCATION:Jim Green House Studio\, 1885 Venables St\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T234807Z
CREATED:20260804T234807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T234807Z
UID:10011479-1786885200-1786899600@creativelyunited.org
SUMMARY:Remembering the 2021 Heat Dome
DESCRIPTION: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 619 deaths across BC. The community partners and UBC researchers are building a “living memorial” project to the 2021 heat dome and the impacts of extreme heat. This project remembers those who we lost and works to bring continued awareness to the lived experience of extreme heat. \nThe event will include: a premiere of video testimonies from the Climate Disaster Project; a community art project to decorate fabric squares in memory of the heat dome; an opportunity for community members to share their heat experiences in a community roundtable; and storytelling from Kung Jaadee\, an Indigenous (Haida\, Musqueam\, Squamish) storyteller\, educator and published author. A light lunch\, snacks\, and refreshments will be provided. Please register.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/remembering-the-2021-heat-dome/
LOCATION:Creekside Community Recreation Centre\, 1 Athletes Way\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Y 0B1\, Canada
GEO:49.2717209;-123.1053657
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260816T153000
DTSTAMP:20260802T185411Z
CREATED:20260802T185411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T185411Z
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SUMMARY:Builders of the Dunsmuir Legacy
DESCRIPTION: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 boldly displayed. Although scores of city dwellers worked on the construction project\, many key tradesmen came from elsewhere. Several remained in Victoria\, building their reputations on the skills showcased at Craigdarroch. Drawing on research from the book\, Craigdarroch Reconstructed\, castle curator Jenny Seeman will introduce us to some of the architects\, contractors\, and craftsmen behind the iconic Dunsmuir homes that still shape Victoria’s skyline.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/builders-of-the-dunsmuir-legacy/
LOCATION:Ross Bay Cemetery Main Gate\, Fairfield Road\, Victoria\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria":MAILTO:oldcemvictoria@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T213939Z
CREATED:20260811T213939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T213939Z
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SUMMARY:Family Friendly FUNdraiser in support of For Our Kids and Victoria Orange Shirt Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Games and Yoga FUNdraiser in support of For Our Kids with additional proceeds going to Victoria Orange Shirt Society! \nWe’ll have lawn games by donation\, raffle prizes to be won\, and Dr. Jordan Morton\, N.D. will be leading a kids yoga class at 3pm (adults welcome too!) \nCome support community climate action through play and movement! We’ll see you there! \n  \nWhere: Banfield Park\, between the basketball courts and main parking lot \nWhen: August 16\, 2026\, 2pm-5pm \nWho: Everyone Welcome! \n  \nCan’t make the event? You can still donate directly to For Our Kids by going to forourkids.ca/donate and to Go Fund Me: Victoria Orange Shirt Day.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/family-friendly-fundraiser-in-support-of-for-our-kids-and-victoria-orange-shirt-day/
LOCATION:Banfield Park\, 521 Craigflower Road\, Victoria\, V9A 2V8
ORGANIZER;CN="For Our Kids":MAILTO:galen@forourkids.ca
GEO:48.437284;-123.388331
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260724T193808Z
CREATED:20260724T193808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T193808Z
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SUMMARY:Take Cover
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nDate and Time: On Sat\, 22 Aug 2026 15:00 – Sat\, 22 Aug 2026 18:00 \nVenue details: Esquimalt Legion Branch 172\, 622 Admirals Road\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V9A 2N7\, Canada \nCategory: Live Music \nPrice:\nGeneral Admission 19+: CAD 5.00
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/take-cover/
LOCATION:Esquimalt Legion Branch 172\, 622 Admirals Road\, Victoria\, V9A 2N7
ORGANIZER;CN="Esquimalt Legion 172":MAILTO:glosalmon@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260802T185412Z
CREATED:20260802T185412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T185412Z
UID:10011465-1787493600-1787499000@creativelyunited.org
SUMMARY:A Charming Rogue: The Scandalous Life & Death of J.H. Hawthornthwaite
DESCRIPTION: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 1918-1920. He was elected as a Socialist in 1903 and co-founded the Socialist Party of Canada in 1904. During his entire personal and political life\, Hawthornthwaite was embroiled in controversy\, scandal\, and mystery. Linda Boon will share her discoveries about the life of her step-great-grandfather on today’s tour.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/a-charming-rogue-the-scandalous-life-death-of-j-h-hawthornthwaite/
LOCATION:Ross Bay Cemetery Main Gate\, Fairfield Road\, Victoria\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria":MAILTO:oldcemvictoria@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260828T192349Z
CREATED:20260828T192349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T192349Z
UID:10011615-1787904000-1787936400@creativelyunited.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate the New Shelbourne
DESCRIPTION:Join Capital Bike and the District of Saanich on Monday\, September 14 for the official ribbon cutting at 2:00 PM\, followed by a relaxed ride along the new protected bike lanes starting around 2:30 PM. \n📍 Browning Park \n🚲 20–30 minute community ride \nDon’t have a bike? A limited number of complimentary e-bikes will be available for the ride. If you’d like to reserve one\, contact us in advance — quantities are limited! \nRegister: https://actionnetwork.org/events/shelbourne-celebration-ride
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/celebrate-the-new-shelbourne/
LOCATION:Browning Park\, Saanich\, BC\, V8P 5H1\, Canada
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