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SUMMARY:HERE & THERE: Paintings by Martin Osberg
DESCRIPTION:A collection of Martin Osberg’s painted compositions\, in oil and acrylic\, inspired by the land\, sea and architecture of the Southern Gulf Islands\, Portugal and Spain. \nShow runs February 17 – March 8\nTuesday to Sunday 11 am to 5 pm \nOpening Reception Thursday\, February 19\, 6-8 pm \nMartin Osberg has been painting for over 30 years. The most significant influences on his style have been the land and sea around Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands\, and the interesting play of light and shadow on buildings in Portugal and Spain. The series “Impressions of Iberia” started during a one month painting retreat in Portugal in 2017 and has continued to develop up to the present. \nThe painted compositions included in HERE and THERE showcase these two distinct influences and include works in oil and acrylic on canvas\, linen\, wood panels and archival oil paper mounted on wood panels. \nMartin Osberg has a studio above the Gage Gallery and will be in his studio painting for the duration of the show. Visitors to the gallery are invited to come up to his studio to meet and discuss his approach to painting.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/here-there-paintings-by-martin-osberg/
LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:IMAX® Victoria Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:From February 20 to March 15\, discover the world on the biggest screen in BC at the IMAX® Victoria Film Festival. This year’s festival celebrates the return of IMAX® Victoria classic documentaries\, bringing back some of the most beloved documentary films from our theatre’s history. \nThis year\, we’re excited to introduce two new documentaries to the festival\, Coral Sea and Secrets of Great Salt Lake\, offering stunning new journeys into ocean conservation and interconnected ecosystems. \nPLUS\, this year’s festival is bringing back Lasting Impressions 3D\, a breathtaking immersive art experience that brings iconic Impressionist masterpieces to life. Witness Van Gogh’s Starry Night\, wander through Monet’s swaying poplars\, and rediscover the emotional power of art through cutting edge 3D Motion Sculpting technology. \nThe best way to see the fesival is with an IMAX® Victoria membership. For only $65 per year\, members get access to all seven festival films\, 12 months of unlimited documentary screenings\, discounted Hollywood feature films\, invitations to exclusive member events\, and 20% off film tickets for their guests.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/imax-victoria-film-festival/
LOCATION:Royal BC Museum\, 675 Belleville Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 9W2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Hot Chocolate Festival
DESCRIPTION:Victoria Hot Chocolate Festival is a month-long event taking place from February 1 – 28\, 2026. Participating local businesses showcase their creativity and community spirit by creating hot chocolate experiences that support the BC SPCA Victoria Community Animal Centre.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/hot-chocolate-festival/2026-02-22/
LOCATION:Downtown Victoria\, 1205 Blanshard St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 3J4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festivals,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:The Strange Hour: A Brunch Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:February 22nd\, Sunday\, The Strange Hour\, Victoria’s only 19 plus brunch variety Show featuring presenters and performers across all genres\, has an amazing lineup for you that will tickle all of your fancies and cerebral cortexes… \n??? \nChiara Cannataro – A self-proclaimed wackadoo\, taking the stage to do whatever it is she does while playing with the frustration of confines and letting one’s colours fly. \nTim Gosley – A Gemini Award winning puppeteer with four decades in live and television puppetry\, including a little show called Fraggle Rock. \nCole Jackson – Hip-hop artist\, producer\, and filmmaker\, combines eclectic soundscapes\, abstract visuals\, and evocative writing. \nChristina Haska – Data wonk\, verified know it all\, and analyst by day. \nPLUS VENDORS!! \nTICKETS: https://skam.ca/the-strange-hour/ \nAs always\, we will be joined by Sustainable Fox\, running the Strange Station\, with a sustainable craft or skill to acquire. Drinks by Driftwood\, freshly baked goods\, and onigiri by Good Filling Sankaku. Hang out\, slurp and munch\, work on your sustainable skill or project in our newly designed Strange Shack\, now equipped with fast play board games. So come early! \n???? \nWhen?: 849 Fort Street ( SKAM Satellite Studio)\nTime?: Doors 10AM\, Show 11AM (With short intermission)\nCost?: $25 regular\, $35 paid forward\, $15 accessible \nIf price is a barrier\, please reach out to us. Art and performance should be accessible to everyone. \nIf you like The Strange Hour\, help us out by spreading the good word via shares and comments and likes. Community word of mouth matters! \nWheelchair accessible. On the Waterways and Territories of the Songhees and Esquimalt Peoples. Find out whose lands and waterways you’re on by going to www.native-land.ca. Support local art\, get involved with community events and find that perfect gift all at the Aunty Collective. \nQuestions? Comments? Want to get involved? Please reach out!
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/the-strange-hour-a-brunch-variety-show-4/
LOCATION:SKAM Satellite Studio\, 849 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Cultural Event,Live Performance,Music,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spec Theatre":MAILTO:spectheatre@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Community Sunday at Odd Burger – Featuring Plant-Based Cities Movement
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Community Sunday at Odd Burger Victoria — a family-friendly pop-up supporting Positively Vegan and the Plant-Based Cities Movement. \n? Sunday\, February 22\, 2026\n? 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n? Odd Burger Victoria – 790 Fisgard St\, Victoria \n20% of total sales for the entire day (in-store + online) will be donated: to Positively Vegan (VegFest Victoria) and Plant-Based Cities Movement \n? What’s happening:\n• The limited-time Odd Box is back (3 Chickun Pretenders + fries + juice box — in-store only)\n• Face painting + colouring station\n• Meet the VegFest Victoria organizing team\n• Connect with Plant-Based Cities Movement\n• Sign up to volunteer or join our newsletter\n• Enter to win 30 Days of Free Ice Cream (see in-store for details) and other prizes \nCommunity Sundays are a chance to meet the people behind local plant-based initiatives and get involved beyond VegFest. Come for lunch. Support local impact.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/community-sunday-at-odd-burger-featuring-plant-based-cities-movement/
LOCATION:Odd Burger Victoria\, 790 Fisgard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W0B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Causes,Citizen Engagement,Community Event,Food & Drink
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SUMMARY:2026 Lunar New Year Parade & Blessing of Merchants
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association \nCelebrate the Year of the Horse in Canada’s oldest Chinatown!  \nThe main event begins at the Gates of Harmonious Interest\, featuring an 8-lion performance by the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club\, a dragon dance by the Victoria Chinese Public School\, and traditional Chinese dance performances. \nLions and dragons will parade along the 500 block of Fisgard Street\, ending at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association / Chinese Public School (636 Fisgard Street). \nFollowing the parade\, two lion teams from the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club will visit local merchants who have hung offerings of lettuce and red envelopes. The lions will bless each business by performing traditional routines to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck\, prosperity\, and good health for the New Year. Please note that firecrackers will be used during the event. \nRoad Closures:\n– 500 block of Fisgard Street: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n– 600 block of Fisgard Street: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM (The Fisgard Street parkade will remain open.)\n– Rolling road closures for the 1600–1700 block of Fisgard Street as required\, at VicPD’s discretion \nPlease visit hungfut.ca for the site map and the most up-to-date event details. \nEvent will proceed rain\, snow\, or shine. \nWebsite: hungfut.ca\nFacebook: facebook.com/hungfutvic\nInstagram: @hungfutvic\nYouTube: youtube.com/@WSKFC \nInterested in learning lion dance or kung fu? Visit hungfut.ca or contact the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club for more information!
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/2026-lunar-new-year-parade-blessing-of-merchants/
LOCATION:Victoria’s Chinatown\, 500 Fisgard Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Cultural Event,Holiday,Live Performance
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