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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: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-1/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Alive Tango Victoria\, 1303 Broad St.\, Victoria\, V8W 2A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dance,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Mindful Art-Making: Open Art Studio
DESCRIPTION:Here’s what Friday night looks like: you walk into a cozy downtown studio\, art supplies already laid out on the table\, calm music playing. You pick a seat\, settle in\, and start creating. \nSome people follow a guided prompt or ask for assistance to get started. Some bring their own project. Some just doodle and see what happens. \nThis open studio runs twice a month and is designed for anyone who wants a creative\, screen-free way to start their weekend. Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or you’re a practising artist looking for community\, you’re welcome here. \nWhat’s included: \n\nAll art materials (painting\, drawing\, mixed media etc.)\nOptional guided creative prompts\nA warm\, relaxed space facilitated by an Art Therapist (Hanna Verhagen\, MC\, DVATI\, BA\, CCC)\nTea and soft music\nNo art experience needed.\nSmall group – limited capacity\n\nThis is a great first step if you’re curious about using art therapeutically or just want a meaningful way to spend your Friday night. Hear what others say about these events and workshops. After booking\, you’ll receive a short consent form and event reminders via JaneApp.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/mindful-art-making-open-art-studio-7/
LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Pockets of Joy: A poetry event celebrating poets with disabilities and disabled poets
DESCRIPTION:“The reality of disability and joy means accepting that not every day is good but every day has openings for small pockets of joy” – Alice Wong \nJoin us for ‘Pockets of Joy’ A poetry event celebrating poets with disabilities and disabled poets at Caffe Fantastico from 7:00 pm – 8:50 pm\, doors at 6:30pm. Event by donation. \nOpen mic from 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm for disabled folks. Open mic participants have 3 – 5 minutes depending how many people sign up. \nFeatured readers are from 7:40 pm – 8:50 pm. \nThey are Judy Woo\, Ishtar\, Catherine St. Denis\, Kath Healing\, and Terri Gower. \nAccessibility details: \n– There will be masks available at this event \n– There are three steps inside the space between the food and drink counter and the seating area \nImage description: \nFive circular photos of the featured poets with either names below. There is a quarter circle in the corner with the disability flag. Below that is the event title and details.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/pockets-of-joy-a-poetry-event-celebrating-poets-with-disabilities-and-disabled-poets/
LOCATION:Caffe Fantastico\, 965 Kings Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 0C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Literary
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