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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:🌈 Victoria Pride Parade
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Victoria Pride Parade starts on Sunday\, July 12\, 2026\, at 11 AM. This large\, colourful parade—with as many as 140 entries and 80\,000+ spectators—is one of our favourite moments of the year!
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/%f0%9f%8c%88-victoria-pride-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Victoria\, 1205 Blanshard St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 3J4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festivals,Outdoor,Parties
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SUMMARY:🌈 Victoria Pride Festival
DESCRIPTION: Join us on Sunday\, July 12th\, at MacDonald Park in James Bay (212 Niagara St\, Victoria\, BC) for an afternoon of Pride Festivities! The grounds will open at 11 AM\, and there will be a quieter atmosphere. All vendors will be open and available for those who would like to enjoy the festival with less stimulation. \nCome as you are\, and celebrate community\, love\, and Pride with us!
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/%f0%9f%8c%88-victoria-pride-festival/
LOCATION:MacDonald Park\, 212 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 1G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festivals,Food & Drink,Outdoor
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Live: Sunday Afternoon Conversation and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday from 3-5pm at Heslaa Tea Room\, 636 Johnson st\, have meaningful conversations and create genuine connections\, free of charge. Drop-in\, 19+ welcome.  \nSunday was made for this. \nNo brunch plans? No agenda? Good. Come sit with us. \nEvery Sunday from 3PM–5PM at Heslaa Tea\, one of Victoria’s most beautiful\, calming spaces\, we’re holding room for something a little slower. A little softer. A little more human. \nFully self-guided with table talkers\, carefully chosen conversation prompt cards sitting at your table before you even walk through the door. No host\, no schedule\, no pressure to perform. Just a gentle starting point\, and then the conversation becomes completely your own. \nCome alone or bring someone. You’ll be paired one-on-one or in a small group (max 4) with people you wouldn’t have stumbled into on a regular Sunday afternoon. \nPicture this: \n-The smell of loose leaf tea and a table all to yourself \n– A conversation that actually makes you think \n– Connection that doesn’t feel forced or rushed \n– The slowest\, most restorative part of your whole week \n– Self-guided table talkers — show up\, sit down\, start talking \n– Heslaa Tea — 636 Johnson St\, Victoria BC \n– 100% free \n– 19+ welcome \n– Drop in anytime between 3PM–5PM \n– Stay for one cup or close the place down \nIf you’ve been looking for things to do in Victoria on a Sunday\, a way to meet people in Victoria BC without it feeling like a networking event\, or simply a reason to leave the house and feel something — this is your sign. \nThe best conversations you’ve ever had probably started with a warm drink and a stranger.  \nSee you Sunday
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/lets-talk-live-sunday-afternoon-conversation-and-connection/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Heslaa\, 636 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Engagement,Community Event,Health & Wellness,Networking
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