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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: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/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Infusion Edutainment\, 514 Fort St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Games
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SUMMARY:Notes of Pride
DESCRIPTION:This concert was originally scheduled for June 25th but was postponed due to rain. \nCelebrate queer talent at our first FREE concert of the summer! This unofficial warm-up for the Pride Festival will take place in small but beautiful Cridge Park (beside the lawn bowling club at Blanshard Street and Belleville Street). \nThe concert will feature live\, bicycle-powered music by Zofah and Finley Rose\, and poetry by Wilder Simpson (performer bios below). Invite your friends\, grab a blanket or a lawn chair\, and bring along a picnic! \nThe event will take place on the homelands of the Lekwungen People. \nAccessibility details: The event will take place on the grass in Cridge Park. There are paved pathways that provide access to the park and there are accessible parking spots behind the Church of our Lord\, which can be accessed from Humboldt just west of Blanshard. If you have questions or concerns about accessibility at the event\, please contact us at engage@victoriadra.ca. \nWe encourage those who are able to walk\, cycle or take public transit to the event. The closest bus stops are on the north side of Belleville west of Douglas and on the east side of Douglas in front of the Crystal Garden building. There is paid street parking on Humboldt between Penwell and Blanshard and paid parking in the WestPark lot at 646 Superior St. \nAbout the performers: \nZofah (she/they) is a singer-songwriter based on lək̓ʷəŋən territory. With reflective lyrics and a playful spirit\, she creates music rooted in expression and connection\, exploring themes of meaning\, belonging\, and the inner and outer landscapes that shape our lives. Beyond the stage\, Zofah offers supportive music lessons and facilitates inclusive community music spaces. \nFinley Rose (they/them) is a fiddler\, singer-songwriter\, banjo player and music teacher. Finley’s songwriting draws on the darkness and light of human experience; a soaring vocal line over a resonant violin phrase\, a heartfelt song\, intricate and intimate. Finn also delves into traditional folk material – bringing a fresh interpretation of songs from many different places. From the Appalachian mountains to Quebec to melodic Irish tunes\, they cover wide musical ground with articulate playing. Finn also performs frequently with their band Clanna Morna. \nWilder Simpson (he/him) is a poet\, an athlete\, an academic\, a creative mind\, and a presence within a large and loving family. He’s a transgender man\, and his poetry explores what it means—and how it feels—to live authentically and vulnerably in such a harsh and beautiful world.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/notes-of-pride-2/
LOCATION:Cridge Park\, 720 Belleville St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Literary,Live Performance,Music,Outdoor
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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/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Brickyard Pizza\, 784 Yates Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Food & Drink,Games,Music
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