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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: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:Broadway in Victoria presents KINKY BOOTS\, July 7-12\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to kick up your heels\, Victoria! Broadway in Victoria presents the Victoria premiere of KINKY BOOTS — the hilarious\, high-octane\, high-heeled musical sensation that took Broadway\, London’s West End\, and the Grammy\, Tony\, and Olivier Awards by storm\, on stage July 7–12\, 2026 at the Royal Theatre. \nFeaturing a fabulously foot-forward score by pop legend Cyndi Lauper\, KINKY BOOTS tells the extraordinary true story of Charlie Price\, an unlikely dreamer who joins forces with the fabulous and fearless Lola to save his family’s failing shoe factory. What follows is a joyous\, show-stopping celebration of reinvention\, acceptance\, and the transformative power of a great pair of boots. Because when you change your mind\, you change the world — and when you change your shoes\, anything is possible. Tickets and information\, visit: broadwayinvictoria.com
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/broadway-in-victoria-presents-kinky-boots-july-7-12-2026/
LOCATION:Royal Theatre\, 805 Broughton Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Live Performance,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Is Art Therapy Right for Me or Someone I Love? A Morning to Find Out
DESCRIPTION:Curious about art therapy or counselling? Join a relaxed morning of art-making\, discussion\, and Q&As. \nJoin Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Art Therapist\, Hanna Kaye Verhagen\, MC\, DVATI\, BA\, for a relaxed\, experiential\, and educational morning at her art therapy studio in downtown Victoria. \nThe hour includes: \n\nA simple\, guided art-making activity (no art experience needed)\nA discussion about what 1:1 art therapy and counselling involves\, insurance coverage\, and more\nOpen\, unhurried time to ask questions and chat with Hanna directly\nA chance to book a free 15-minute consult call if you’d like to explore working together\nThis is an opportunity to see the space\, meet Hanna in person\, get a feel for her approach.\nNo art background required. No experience with therapy required. Limited spots available.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/is-art-therapy-right-for-me-or-someone-i-love-a-morning-to-find-out/
LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness
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SUMMARY:Is Art Therapy Right for Me or Someone I Love?
DESCRIPTION:Curious about art therapy or counselling? Join a relaxed morning of art-making\, discussion\, and Q&As. \nJoin Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Art Therapist\, Hanna Kaye Verhagen\, MC\, DVATI\, BA\, for a relaxed\, experiential\, and educational morning at her art therapy studio in downtown Victoria. \nThe hour includes: \n\nA simple\, guided art-making activity (no art experience needed)\nA discussion about what 1:1 art therapy and counselling involves\, insurance coverage\, and more\nOpen\, unhurried time to ask questions and chat with Hanna directly\nA chance to book a free 15-minute consult call if you’d like to explore working together\nThis is an opportunity to see the space\, meet Hanna in person\, get a feel for her approach.\nNo art background required. No experience with therapy required. Limited spots available.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/is-art-therapy-right-for-me-or-someone-i-love/
LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:A Guided Creative Collage Morning for Clarity and Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes the next step becomes clearer when you stop thinking about it and start creating instead. This isn’t about making something pretty. It’s about getting out of your head and into a creative process that can reveal what’s been hard to see or put into words.\nThis 90-minute workshop uses guided collage-making to help you slow down\, reflect on where you are\, and explore what you want your next chapter to look like. You’ll work with magazines\, images\, colour\, and text to build something personal and meaningful.\nWhat we’ll do together:\n– A grounding exercise to settle in and arrive\n– Guided creative prompts to help you reflect on where you are and where you want to go\n– Time to create your own collage piece using provided materials\n– Gentle group sharing and reflection (only what feels comfortable)\nThis workshop may be a good fit if you’re:\n– Wanting a creative\, screen-free way to spend a Wednesday morning\n– Feeling stuck or uncertain about what comes next\n– In the middle of a life change and looking for clarity\n– Curious about art therapy but looking for something low-pressure to start \nLimited to 8 participants. No art experience needed. All materials provided. Just bring yourself. Led by Hanna Kaye Verhagen\, MC\, DVATI\, BA\,CCC\, Art Therapist & Certified Canadian Counsellor. Learn more at hannakaye.com. What workshop participants have to say:”Hanna creates safe\, empowering spaces for people to feel seen and supported.” and “Hanna is welcoming\, calming\, and empowers people to embrace their creativity to benefit their mental health.” After booking you’ll receive a brief consent form via JaneApp.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/a-guided-creative-collage-morning-for-clarity-and-reflection/
LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Health & Wellness,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Drag Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Come win fun prizes! \nFirst ball called at 8pm
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/drag-bingo/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:The Vicious Poodle\, 726 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1N1
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Food & Drink,Games
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