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SUMMARY:آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan: Language Like Water
DESCRIPTION:May 2 to August 1\, 2026 \nLegacy Downtown | 630 Yates St.\nLekwungen Territory \nآبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan: Language Like Water explores the artistic practice of Farheen Haq\, an interdisciplinary artist born into an immigrant family with roots in Bihar\, India\, and Karachi\, Pakistan\, she now lives and works on lək̓ʷəŋən territory (Victoria\, BC). Through her work\, Haq returns to her parents’ experience and ancestral lands\, drawing on the Urdu poetry of Mirza Ghalib (1797–1869) as a source of connection\, memory\, and reflection. \nIn this exhibition\, Haq looks to water as a guide in relationship building and to understand the flows of migration; as well as tracing the fluidity of language through poetry. Her work moves like a ghazal\, where every droplet carries the meaning of reconnection. In آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan\, Urdu becomes a living current\, flowing and shaping relationships. Like water\, it holds memory and connects seemingly distant lands and waters to the Salish Sea\, offering a space where identity remains in motion\, always shifting and creating new meanings. \nCurated by Anahita Ranjbar. \nThe opening celebration will take place on May 2\, 2026\, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. \n  \nImage: Farheen Haq\, Aankh Band ke Dekho (Close Your Eyes and See)\, 2022. Video still\, courtesy of the artist. \nThis exhibition is made possible through funding from:
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/%d8%a2%d8%a8%d9%90-%d8%b1%d9%88%d8%a7%da%ba-aab-e-ravaan-language-like-water/
LOCATION:Legacy Art Gallery\, 630 Yates Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1K9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Straight Cold Players Live Soul-Jazz / Bossa Nova at the Mint
DESCRIPTION:Victoria group Straight Cold Players bring their special blend of groovy soul with a jazzy flair and Brazilian tunes for extra spice to the Mint Restaurant in downtown Victoria. Doors open at 6pm\, live music at 7pm.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/straight-cold-players-live-soul-jazz-bossa-nova-at-the-mint/
LOCATION:The Mint Restaurant\, 1414B Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2G1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:2nd Generation: Mother and Son Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Lynda and DK Lombardi  present works in encaustic medium with texture and found treasures\, plus contemporary figurative and wildlife paintings in vibrant colours. \nGallery hours Tuesday to Sunday\, 11 am to 5 pm\nOpening Reception Saturday\, June 27\, 12-4pm \nDK Lombardi is an Artist Hermit and chicken wrangler residing on Vancouver Island. His artwork is an expression of the process of self individuation through Hermetic Alchemy. He works in mostly acrylics with a mix of various other mediums. \nLynda Lombardi started to create with molten beeswax 13 years ago. Creating was a way to work through grief. It has been a pleasure to offer workshops to share the Alchemy and Ecstasy of encaustic art. Lynda often includes found treasures and uses the nature of beeswax to create texture. \n 
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/2nd-generation-mother-and-son-art-show/
LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:4-Week Women's Only Kickboxing Class
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been thinking about trying it\, this is your sign 😊 \n🗓 Starts June 4th\n🕠 Thursdays at 5:30PM 60 min class\n💰 4 weeks for $47 + gst \nBeginner friendly ✔️\nNo experience needed ✔️\nLoaner gear available ✔️
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/4-week-womens-only-kickboxing-class-2/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:lolakana\, 1855 Blanshard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 4H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Health & Wellness,Sports & Fitness
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night VR Game Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the ultimate VR gaming showdown\, where gamers of all skill levels unite for a thrilling night of camaraderie\, competition\, and fantastic prizes! \n​ \nEvent Details: \n​When: Every Thursday night from 6 PM to 9 PM \nWhere: Infusion VR Arcade at 535 Yates St \nTickets: $10 for entrance + first play. $5 per additional play. \n​​ \nHow It Works: \n1. Ticketed Entry: For just $10\, get your ticket online for a shot at glory in one of three exciting games. (More tickets available at the event.) \n2. Game Selection: Each week\, we feature new games\, announced in advance for you to practice. \n​ \n3. Compete for High Scores: Aim for the top spot on the leaderboard within the time limit and prove your gaming skills. \n4. Prizes: Win awesome rewards\, including novelty items\, gift cards and more\, for that sweet taste of victory. \n​ \n​ \nWhy You Should Attend: \nGaming Community: ​Connect with fellow gamers who share your passion. \nPrizes: Win rewards by beating the high score. \nWeekly Excitement: Games and challenges will be different every week. \nCasual and Competitive: Inclusive for everyone\, whether you’re a casual or pro player. \n​ \n​ \n​ \nNote: Check our website and social media for weekly updates\, game announcements\, and additional event details.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/thursday-night-vr-game-challenge/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Infusion Edutainment\, 514 Fort St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Games
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SUMMARY:TD JazzFest 2026: François Bourassa Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Montréal pianist and composer François Bourassa stands among Canada’s most celebrated modern jazz artists. A multiple Félix Award winner and JUNO nominee with eleven albums under his belt\, he has built an international reputation for lyrical composition\, rhythmic sophistication\, and seamless ensemble interplay. His album L’impact du silence (2022) and his latest release Swirl (2023) showcase his quartet’s refined balance of structure and improvisation. Bourassa has toured extensively in Western Canada and last appeared at TD JazzFest in 2018; this marks a welcome return to TD Victoria International JazzFest with his longstanding quartet. For listeners who value elegance\, nuance\, and world-class Canadian artistry\, this performance is essential. Join TD JazzFest in celebrating one of Québec’s most influential jazz composers live on the West Coast. François Bourassa piano\, Guy Boisvert bass\, André Leroux saxophones/flute\, Guillaume Pilote drums.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/td-jazzfest-2026-francois-bourassa-quartet/
LOCATION:Encore by Paparazzi\, 1415 Broad Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 2B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Trivia Thursday at Brickyard Pizza
DESCRIPTION:Rally the troops and combine your knowledge to win swag\, giftcards and of course\, DELICIOUS PIZZA!!!\nThis show kicks off at 730pm every Thursday and yes they take reservations! Book your table now!!
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/trivia-thursday-at-brickyard-pizza/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Brickyard Pizza\, 784 Yates Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Food & Drink,Games,Music
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SUMMARY:TD JazzFest 2026: Mark Lettieri Group
DESCRIPTION:Texas-based five-time GRAMMY-winning guitarist\, composer\, producer\, and instructor Mark Lettieri is one of modern groove music’s defining voices. Best known as a longtime member of the genre-blurring collective Snarky Puppy\, as well as a founding member of The Fearless Flyers alongside Cory Wong\, Lettieri has built an international reputation as a session musician proficient in a multitude of styles. He has recorded and performed in virtually every genre of popular music with both independent and major-label artists\, ranging from Erykah Badu to David Crosby. With the Mark Lettieri Group\, he channels instrumental funk\, jazz fusion\, and R&B into tightly arranged\, groove-forward compositions reminiscent of The Meters\, John Scofield\, and Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters era. The group’s latest album\, Can I Tell You Something? (2023)\, released on GroundUP Music\, continues a solo catalog alongside dozens of collaborative recordings. Although he has toured Canada extensively\, this marks his long-anticipated TD Victoria International JazzFest debut as a bandleader. Guitarists\, groove enthusiasts\, and fusion fans alike should secure tickets early. This will be one of the festival’s most rhythmically explosive nights. \nFor more information/tickets\, visit https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazzfest-home/
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/td-jazzfest-2026-mark-lettieri-group/
LOCATION:The Coda\, 751 View Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:TD JazzFest 2026: Mark Lettieri Group
DESCRIPTION:Texas-based five-time GRAMMY-winning guitarist\, composer\, producer\, and instructor Mark Lettieri is one of modern groove music’s defining voices. Best known as a longtime member of the genre-blurring collective Snarky Puppy\, as well as a founding member of The Fearless Flyers alongside Cory Wong\, Lettieri has built an international reputation as a session musician proficient in a multitude of styles. He has recorded and performed in virtually every genre of popular music with both independent and major-label artists\, ranging from Erykah Badu to David Crosby. With the Mark Lettieri Group\, he channels instrumental funk\, jazz fusion\, and R&B into tightly arranged\, groove-forward compositions reminiscent of The Meters\, John Scofield\, and Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters era. The group’s latest album\, Can I Tell You Something? (2023)\, released on GroundUP Music\, continues a solo catalog alongside dozens of collaborative recordings. Although he has toured Canada extensively\, this marks his long-anticipated TD Victoria International JazzFest debut as a bandleader. Guitarists\, groove enthusiasts\, and fusion fans alike should secure tickets early. This will be one of the festival’s most rhythmically explosive nights. \nFor more information/tickets\, visit https://jazzvictoria.ca/jazzfest-home/
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/td-jazzfest-2026-mark-lettieri-group-2/
LOCATION:The Coda\, 751 View Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Jazz Society":MAILTO:info@jazzvictoria.ca
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SUMMARY:TD JazzFest 2026: Erin Propp
DESCRIPTION:Venue has a minimum per person charge. Call venue for details: 250-380-4458 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs a JUNO-nominated\, WCMA-winning recording artist\, Winnipeg-born Erin Propp has established herself as a mainstay in the Manitoba music scene and is known across Canada for her authentic interpretation of melody within the jazz genre. Blending atmospheric textures\, folk lyricism\, and modern jazz harmony\, Propp is a highly sought-after artist for co-writes\, collaborations\, and counsel. An experimental exploration between jazz and folk\, Propp’s new full-length solo album is being released in 2026. This marks her first appearance at TD Victoria International JazzFest and her Victoria debut. Julian Bradford bass.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/td-jazzfest-2026-erin-propp/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Hotel Grand Pacific\, 463 Belleville Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1X3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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