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SUMMARY:Introduction to Permaculture with Starhawk
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn-person $495 · Virtual $290 · Meals and accommodation included. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More & Register →
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/introduction-to-permaculture-with-starhawk/
LOCATION:OUR Ecovillage\, O.U.R. Ecovillage 1565 Baldy Mountain Road\, Shawnigan Lake\, BC\, V0R2W2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:reVILLAGEing Family Camp
DESCRIPTION:At OUR reVILLAGEing Family Camp\, learning is not something we do to our children — it is something we do with them. \nRooted in Raffi’s Child Honouring vision and Peacemaking practices\, this two-week intergenerational journey immerses families in hands-on projects\, nature\, farm animals\, and cooperative learning across generations — at one of the most beautiful and intact permaculture demonstration sites in Canada. \nAnd yes — Raffi himself will be joining us. \nBook by the day\, stay for a week\, or come for the full two weeks. All ages. All abilities. You are welcome here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Find Out More & Register →
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/revillageing-family-camp/
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SUMMARY:Permaculture Design Certificate Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGraduates receive a PINA-accredited Permaculture Design Certificate\, recognized globally as the entry point to the world of permaculture design. Accommodations and meals included on 25 acres of living\, working land. \n$2\,345 CAD · in-person · Limited spaces \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Learn More & Register →
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/permaculture-design-certificate-program/
LOCATION:OUR Ecovillage\, O.U.R. Ecovillage 1565 Baldy Mountain Road\, Shawnigan Lake\, BC\, V0R2W2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Straight Cold Players Live Soul-Jazz / Bossa Nova at the Mint
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/straight-cold-players-live-soul-jazz-bossa-nova-at-the-mint/
LOCATION:The Mint Restaurant\, 1414 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, V8W 2G2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260703T200000
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SUMMARY:The Bills at The Butchart Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. Following the concerts\, The Gardens are open until 11:00pm for Night Illuminations viewing. \nPlease visit our website for hours\, amenities\, and rates. \nURL:\nWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/3641731-0?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: On Friday July 03\, 2026 at 20:00 – 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/the-bills-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:20260704T110000
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SUMMARY:Esquimalt Urban Arts Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 4\, 2026 marks the 7th annual Urban Arts Tour! \nThis annual self-guided event brings together local artists and garden hosts to celebrate creativity\, community\, and the beauty of Esquimalt’s outdoor spaces. \nWander through neighbourhood gardens and discover original art in unexpected and inspiring settings\, while connecting with the artists\, gardeners\, and neighbours who help make this event so memorable.\n\nTour Map\nView our interactive tour map: https://bit.ly/4nNuKUs\, with artist bios\, garden descriptions\, photos and more information. 
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/esquimalt-urban-arts-tour/
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SUMMARY:Quartet Fest West Participants Concert
DESCRIPTION: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 in North America! This concert features several participants from this year’s festival. \n  \nDate and Time: Sun\, 05 Jul 2026 14:00 – Sun\, 05 Jul 2026 15:00 \nVenue details: St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church\, 924 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1C1\, Canada \n  \nCategory: Live Music
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/quartet-fest-west-participants-concert/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church\, 924 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, V8W 1C1
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church":MAILTO:office@standrewsvictoria.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T153000
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Tour: A Canadian Who's Who at Ross Bay Cemetery
DESCRIPTION: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 historic significance.” The OCS team tour will introduce an interesting and diverse assortment of DCB entrants\, including some familiar names and some you won’t recognize! Some were prominent in the history of Victoria\, and some lived most of their lives in other parts of the province and the country.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/cemetery-tour-a-canadian-whos-who-at-ross-bay-cemetery/
LOCATION:Ross Bay Cemetery Main Gate\, Fairfield Road\, Victoria\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Old Cemeteries Society":MAILTO:oldcemvictoria@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:A Canadian Who's Who at Ross Bay Cemetery
DESCRIPTION: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.” On this tour\, a team of storytellers will introduce an interesting and diverse assortment of DCB entrants\, including some familiar names and some you won’t recognize! Some were prominent in the history of Victoria\, and some lived most of their lives in other parts of the province and the country.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/a-canadian-whos-who-at-ross-bay-cemetery/
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:20260706T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260710T160000
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SUMMARY:Creative Sewing Summer Camps - July and August
DESCRIPTION: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 basic garment making. Design your own adventure! Sewists of all levels are welcome. \nWe provide a supportive and creative environment for learning sewing skills and making new friends! Stone Soup Studio overlooks the beautiful Royal Colwood Golf Course\, and with summer classes the studio extends onto the outside patio with private garden\, so students get sunshine along with learning! \nJuly Camps:\nJuly 6 – 10\nJuly 13 – 17\nJuly 20 -24\nJuly 27 – 31 \nAugust Camps:\nAugust 10 – 14\nAugust 17 – 21\nAugust 24 – 28\nAugust 31 – Sept. 4 \nEquipment\, Patterns and Materials provided – $200\nto register\, e-transfer $200 (+ $10.00 GST) to j.a.scott@telus.net or contact J. Scott at 250-884-0784\n(write in memo section your student’s name and which camp they are registering for) \n  \n  \nDate and Time: Mon\, 06 Jul 2026 13:00 – Fri\, 10 Jul 2026 16:00 \nVenue details: Stone Soup Studio\, 651 Fairway Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V9B 2R6\, Canada \n  \nCategory: Community | Summer Camp
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/creative-sewing-summer-camps-july-and-august/
LOCATION:Stone Soup Studio\, 651 Fairway Avenue\, Victoria\, V9B 2R6
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stone Soup Studio":MAILTO:j.a.scott@telus.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T210000
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SUMMARY:Ukulele Strumalong
DESCRIPTION:Fee: $10\nStrumalong from 7pm – 9pm\nSong books available for purchase at the stage for $30 per book\nFirst come\, first served as seats cannot be reserved.\nCome early for food and drink at 5:30 – support your neighbourhood pub \n  \nDate and Time: Mon\, 06 Jul 2026 19:00 – Mon\, 06 Jul 2026 21:00 \nVenue details: The Fernwood Inn\, 1302 Gladstone Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8R 1S1\, Canada \n  \nCategory: Community | Local / Community
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/ukulele-strumalong-3/
LOCATION:The Fernwood Inn\, 1302 Gladstone Avenue\, Victoria\, V8R 1S1
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ukulele Strumalong":MAILTO:mollyrahernewman@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260706T203000
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SUMMARY:Queering Climate Action: Gay4Choir Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of musical fun\, queer joy and climate action in the park! \nThis event is a continuation of the Gorge Waterway Action Society’s Queering Climate Action series\, featuring a Gay4Choir dress rehearsal performance!  \nGay4Choir hosts monthly two-hour choir gatherings with the goal of building community\, relieving stress\, and finding joy through collective singing and self-expression. This performance is the result of a 6-week rehearsal series in preparation for performing on the family stage at the Victoria Pride Festival. \nQueering Climate Action is an event series hosted by the Gorge Waterway Action Society that creates space to celebrate queer art\, community\, and joy within climate action and environmental stewardship. \nThis event will take place outdoors in Esquimalt Gorge Park\, outside the Nature House. Bring your friends\, a lawn chair\, or a picnic blanket\, and enjoy an afternoon of music and community. All ages are welcome\, and snacks will be provided. \nThis is a registered event with entry by optional donation. For accessibility requests please email madi@gorge.ca and outreach@gorge.ca \nWe would love to see you there! \n\nTime & Location\n\n\nJul 06\, 2026\, 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nEsquimalt Gorge Park Green\, 1070 Tillicum Rd\, Esquimalt\, BC V9A 2A1\, Canada
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/queering-climate-action-gay4choir-dress-rehearsal/
LOCATION:Esquimalt Gorge Park Green\, 1070 Tillicum Rd\, Esquimalt\, BC V9A 2A1\, Canada\, Esquimalt Gorge Park Green\, 1070 Tillicum Rd\, BC\, Canada\, Esquimalt\, V9A 2A1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T193000
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SUMMARY:Oak Bay Summer Concerts in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Oak Bay Summer Concerts in the Park 2026\nExperience unforgettable summer evenings at Willows Beach Park\, where live music\, ocean views\, and community spirit come together. \n2026 Lineup: \nJuly 9 – Daniel Cook and The Radiators with Kele Fleming\nJuly 23 – Groove Circus with Teighan Couch Trio\nAugust 6 – The Capital City Syncopators with Novo Drom\nAugust 20 – lək̓ʷəŋən Traditional Dancers with The Soul Shakers \nLocation: Willows Beach Park\, Oak Bay\nTime: 6:00 p.m.\nAdmission: Free \n  \nDate and Time: Thu\, 09 Jul 2026 18:00 – Thu\, 09 Jul 2026 19:30 \nVenue details: Willows Beach\, Esplanade\, Oak Bay\, British Columbia\, 000\, Canada \nCategory: Live Music
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/oak-bay-summer-concerts-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Willows Beach\, Esplanade\, Oak Bay\, 000
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260709T203000
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SUMMARY:New Forest Act Premiere
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Houghton and Dave Weaver premiere The New Forest Act video. Featuring solution-based forestry solutions filmed this summer during a BC-wide tour.\n\nNew Forest Act handouts and letters and a Constituent Liaison program are also available for wide-spread sharing.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/new-forest-act-premiere/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260710T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260710T204500
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SUMMARY:Pockets of Joy: A poetry event celebrating poets with disabilities and disabled poets
DESCRIPTION:“The reality of disability and joy means accepting that not every day is good but every day has openings for small pockets of joy” – Alice Wong \nJoin us for ‘Pockets of Joy’ A poetry event celebrating poets with disabilities and disabled poets at Caffe Fantastico from 7:00 pm – 8:50 pm\, doors at 6:30pm. Event by donation. \nOpen mic from 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm for disabled folks Featured readers from 7:40 pm – 8:50 pm. \nFeatured readers are Judy Woo\, Ishtar\, Catherine St. Denis\, Kath Healing\, and Terri Gower. \nImage description: \nFive circular photos of the featured poets with either names below. There is a quarter circle in the corner with the disability flag. Below that is the event title and details.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/pockets-of-joy-a-poetry-event-celebrating-poets-with-disabilities-and-disabled-poets/
LOCATION:Caffe Fantastico\, 965 Kings Road\, Victoria\, V8T 1W7
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terri Gower":MAILTO:terri.l.gower@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260710T220000
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SUMMARY:After Hours: Pride
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is organized with the LGBTQIA+ community and warmly welcomes allies to join in and celebrate together. \nCome dance. Come explore. Come be gloriously yourself. \nWhat to Expect\nExclusive After-Hours Access: Enjoy the Human History gallery after hours\, just for adults!\nMusic: Dance the night away with DJ Efrévescent.\nInteractive Pop-Up Stations: Engage with a variety of hands-on activities celebrating Pride and community.\nDrinks and Snacks: Available for purchase from Truffles Catering.\nAdvance Tickets Only: Tickets must be purchased ahead of time-no sales at the door.\nLimited Pay-What-You-Can tickets available.\nMembers Perks: Current members receive 10% discount. Not a member? Sign up now to join the fun! \n  \nTickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3670172-0?pid=10320 \nDate and Time: Fri\, 10 Jul 2026 19:00 – Fri\, 10 Jul 2026 22:00 \n  \nVenue details: Royal BC Museum\, 675 Belleville Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 9W2\, Canada \n  \nCategory: Community
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/after-hours-pride/
LOCATION:Royal BC Museum\, 675 Belleville Street\, Victoria\, V8W 9W2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260710T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260710T213000
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SUMMARY:Oktopus at The Butchart Gardens
DESCRIPTION: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. Following the concerts\, The Gardens are open until 11:00pm for Night Illuminations viewing. Please visit our website for hours\, amenities\, and rates. \nDate and Time: On Fri\, 10 Jul 2026 20:00 – 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/oktopus-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:20260712T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260712T124500
DTSTAMP:20260724T032802
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SUMMARY:Victoria Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:“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.
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/victoria-pride-parade/
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SUMMARY:Local Folk Summer Fair
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpend the day perusing a curated 50-vendor Orchard Market\, enjoy live music & dance\, partake in a variety of interactive activities and creative play stations\, relax with holistic offerings in the Forest Village\, and enjoy the best local food + drink offerings around! \nFamily and dog friendly! \n$5 Admission | 12 + Under Free
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/local-folk-summer-fair/
LOCATION:Sea Cider Farm + Ciderhouse\, Mount Saint Michael Road\, Saanichton\, Capital Regional District\, V8M 1T7\, Canada
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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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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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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:20260713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T032802
CREATED:20260713T182458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T182458Z
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
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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
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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:20260716T183000
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Oak Bay Parks%2C Recreation and Culture":MAILTO:info@oakbay.ca
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260724T032802
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260724T032802
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SUMMARY:Art Sessions in the summer
DESCRIPTION: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 many workshops in ceramics\, fibre arts\, drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, writing\, printing and design\, with students and faculty travelling form around the world to attend\, and many returning alumni looking forward to seeing their MISSA community. Maybe you know someone who would be intersted in attending? missa.ca/workshops \n  \nMetchosin International Summer School of the Arts – ‘MISSA’ was founded in 1984 at Pearson College by 5 local artists\, Robin Hopper (ceramics)\, Carole Sabiston (fibre arts)\, Cheryl Samuel (weaving)\, Flemming Jorgensen (painting)\, and Rona Murray (writing).  In the first year’s program there were 5 classes and 53 students. Since that time our program has flourished\, and this year we anticipate over 300 students. There are accommodations on campus\, including breakfast and dinner\, and the workshop fees include lunch. Pearson College is an ideal location for our creative community to gather\, learn and enjoy meeting new old friends. Everyone is excited for the home coming to Pearson College this year! \n  \nThe program relies on volunteer support form the local community to help with setting up\, packing up\, welcoming students and extra support at evening events\, please get in touch if you are interested in volunteering. \n  \nFor information about MISSA and our workshops please visit missa.ca
URL:https://creativelyunited.org/event/art-sessions-in-the-summer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260717T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260717T173000
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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/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Baumann Centre\, Balmoral Road\, Victoria\, Capital Regional District\, V8T 1A7\, Canada
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