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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:Queer Island Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd annual Queer Island Festival of the Arts is excited to present our 2026 program: Queer Island Film Festival! \n​ \nBuilding on the outlandish success of last year’s inaugural program that covered the waterfront (wink)\, we’re aiming for a more intimate experience this year with a three day film festival in downtown Victoria. \n​ \nThis festival brings dynamic titles from queer film / video artists working across documentary\, shorts\, features\, and more\, and is being presented free of charge / by donation. \n​ \nAll films will be screened at The Scene (716 Johnson Street). \nDoors open 30 minutes prior to film start time. \nSeating is limited\, first come / first served.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/queer-island-film-festival/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:The Other Guise Theatre\, 716 Johnson St.\, VICTORIA\, BC\, V8W 1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festivals,Film
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Murchie’s Tea & Coffee every Saturday from 10AM–12PM for meaningful conversations\, genuine connections\, and a cozy atmosphere in the heart of downtown Victoria\, BC  \nNo pressure. No networking. No awkward small talk. \nJust great coffee and real human connection\, the kind that’s getting harder to find. \nCompletely self-guided using our table talkers\, conversation prompt cards waiting at your table to help break the ice and get things flowing naturally. After that? The conversation goes wherever it wants to. \nWhether you come solo or bring a friend\, you’ll be paired one-on-one or in a small group (max 4) with people you may never have crossed paths with otherwise. \nThink: \n– Warm drinks & great coffee in Victoria \n– Fresh perspectives & new ideas \n– Authentic\, in-person social connection \n– A slower\, more intentional Saturday morning \n– Self-guided conversation starters — no host needed \n– Murchie’s Tea & Coffee — 1110 Government St\, Victoria BC \n– 100% free \n– 19+ welcome \n– Drop in anytime 10AM–12PM \n– Stay for one chat or settle in for the morning \nIf you’ve been looking for social events in Victoria\, a way to meet new people in Victoria BC\, or just a reason to get off your phone and have a real conversation — this is it. \nOne simple conversation could completely make your week.  \nSee you Saturday  \n 
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/lets-talk-live-saturday-morning-conversation-and-connection/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:murchies tea and coffee\, 1110 government st\, Victoria\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Engagement,Community Event,Health & Wellness,Networking
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SUMMARY:Artist & Curator Conversation:  آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan: Language Like Water
DESCRIPTION:Location: Legacy Art Gallery Downtown \nFree & open to the public \n\n\nJoin artist Farheen Haq and curator Anahita Ranjbar for a conversation exploring the themes of آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan\, Language Like Water. Together\, they will discuss migration\, memory\, Urdu poetry\, water as a site of belonging\, and the role of artmaking as a form of reconnection and care. Moving through textiles\, community-based practices\, and the poetry of Mirza Ghalib\, the conversation will reflect on how language\, land\, and ancestral histories continue to shape identity across generations. Rooted in themes of flow\, longing\, and confluence\, this program invites audiences into the currents of Farheen Haq’s artistic practice. \n*Please arrive early to avoid any waiting time at the door due to the capacity limits of the gallery. \nRefreshments will be served. \nImage: Opening reception\, آبِ رواں Aab-e-Ravaan\, Language Like Water exhibition on May 2\, 2026. Photograph by Karissa Chandrakate.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/artist-curator-conversation-%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
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Together Market
DESCRIPTION:Together Market is a fun local market in Victoria bringing together small businesses\, artists\, and creatives all in one space ✨Come discover handmade goods\, cute clothing\, jewelry\, desserts\, art\, and so much more while supporting amazing local vendors
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/together-market/
LOCATION:Market Square 560 Johnson Street\, Market Square 560 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Local Market
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SUMMARY:Argentinian Tango - beginner level 1
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce that we are starting a new session of Argentinian Tango for Beginners – level 1. This 6 weeks session is progressive and requires preregistration ( no drop ins) and is designed for students who have no experience with Argentinian tango.\nThe course is designed to introduce both roles to each participant (lead and follow) as a way to discover this extraordinary dance.\nTo register email Grazyna : grazs@shaw.ca \nFridays:\n5th of June – 10th of July\n6.30pm – 7.30pm \nPrice per person : $100 series (6 weeks)
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/argentinian-tango-beginner-level-1/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Alive Tango Victoria\, 1303 Broad St.\, Victoria\, V8W 2A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dance,Workshop
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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/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Hotel Grand Pacific\, 463 Belleville Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1X3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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