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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:Connected and Confident
DESCRIPTION:Build your confidence using smartphones\, tablets\, and laptops! Through hands-on practice\, simple demonstrations\, and take-home guides\, participants learn practical skills for communication\, organization\, online safety\, photos\, maps\, reminders\, and everyday digital tools in a supportive and welcoming environment.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/connected-and-confident/
LOCATION:Silver Threads Victoria Centre\, 1911 Quadra St\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8T 4C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational
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ORGANIZER;CN="Silver Threads Service":MAILTO:tracyryan@silverthreads.ca
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SUMMARY:SEA OF DREAMS by Karen Guilbault
DESCRIPTION:Karen Guilbault is a prolific artist who creates mixed media seascape paintings\, as well as art objects made from natural fibers such as pine needles and felted wool. \nSEA OF DREAMS features coastal landscapes in acrylic and oil\, as well as a new mini-painting series (5×5″) which includes abstract landscape vignettes and bird paintings developed from splashes of abstract paint. \nFor fiber art lovers\, there are a pine-needle baskets trimmed with felted wool\, Kelp and lichen. The centre is often a stone or clamshell decorated with a painted bird or design. Karen will also show her new felted wool “pods” which hang on the wall to hold dried flowers\, which have pine-needle basketry trim. \nGallery hours Tuesday to Sunday\, 11 am – 5 pm\nOpening reception Thursday\, July 16\, 4:30 – 7 pm \nThere will be public events on the weekends July 18\, 19\, 25\, 26 at Gage Gallery\, such as outdoor painting for all ages\, and painting demos by the artist in the courtyard. \nContact karenguilbault@hotmail.com
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/sea-of-dreams-by-karen-guilbault/
LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Thrift With Purpose\, Second Hand Hope Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Returning for its second year\, the unique shopping experience will take place from Tuesday\, July 21 to Sunday\, July 26 in the lower courtyard at Market Square\, Unit 41\, bringing together high-quality Lost & Found treasures collected through partnerships with more than 60 hotels across British Columbia and Alberta.\n\nWhat to expect:\n• Unique Lost & Found treasures from leading hotels: clothing\, accessories and specialty items.• Affordable prices starting at $5.• Upcycled organic soap and personal care products• Fun activities and special promotions every day• An opportunity to support a local charity through every purchase\n\n 560 Johnson St. Unit 41. Lower courtyard. Tuesday\, July 21 to Sunday\, July 26. 10 AM – 6 PM\n\nMore Information: https://www.soapforhopecanada.ca/popup2026
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/thrift-with-purpose-second-hand-hope-pop-up/
LOCATION:Market Square 560 Johnson Street\, Market Square 560 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Causes,Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Soap for Hope Canada":MAILTO:relations@soapforhopecanada.ca
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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/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:murchies tea and coffee\, 1110 government st\, Victoria\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Engagement,Community Event,Health & Wellness,Networking
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SUMMARY:Garden City Improv presents: Improv All-Stars
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY\, JULY 25! Improv All-Stars is the funny improv show that pairs Victoria’s up-and-coming improv talent with veteran performers including Garden City Improv’s Kevin Matviw (Second City\, Just For Laughs Toronto). Tickets $15 on sale now! Doors 8:15PM\, Show 8:30PM. The show is approx. 75 minutes including intermission.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/garden-city-improv-presents-improv-all-stars/
LOCATION:Theatre SKAM\, 849 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Live Performance,Theatre
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