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SUMMARY:DIS – displaced\, dispersed\, dispossessed
DESCRIPTION:Curated by Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara\, Director/Curator at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre\, Burnaby\, BC with support from her Past Wrongs Future Choices project curatorial team: Ciel Dong\, Naomi Keenan O’Shea\, Sarah Stillwell\, and Lesley Marshall. \nDIS – displaced\, dispersed\, dispossessed pairs concurrent group exhibits at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre and the University of Victoria Legacy Art Gallery\, bringing together work from contemporary artists exploring the lasting influence of the Second World War on Nikkei communities globally. \nThrough installation\, video\, sculpture-informed 2D/3D work\, performance\, illustration\, and text-based practices\, participating artists engage inherited memory\, cultural continuity\, and intergenerational experience. \nImage: ‘Repatriation’ to Japan\, Slocan\, British Columbia\, c. 1946. Courtesy of the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre\, Odamura Family Collection (1996.178.1.33.a-b).
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/dis-displaced-dispersed-dispossessed/
LOCATION:Legacy Art Gallery\, 630 Yates Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1K9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Health & Wellness,Kids & Family,Sports & Fitness
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SUMMARY:Holiday shopping at Victoria's most iconic hotel.
DESCRIPTION:For the first time\, SEEK Bespoke Market is bringing its thoughtfully curated market experience to the Fairmont Empress\, showcasing 42 independent brands offering jewelry\, art\, skincare\, specialty foods and beverages\, slow fashion\, wellness essentials and home goods. \nJoin us for a weekend of holiday shopping in the Crystal Ballroom and Palm Court\, surrounded by the elegance and historic charm of the Fairmont Empress. Discover thoughtful gifts\, meet the people behind the brands and shop a beautiful selection of products from independent Canadian businesses. \nSaturday\, November 14 | 10 AM–5 PM\nSunday\, November 15 | 10 AM–4 PM
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/holiday-shopping-at-victorias-most-iconic-hotel/
LOCATION:Fairmont Empress Hotel\, 721 Government Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1W5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Rainbow Kitchen & Parkside Hotel's Festive Bricks of Giving
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Rainbow Kitchen\, Parkside Hotel & Spa is proud to welcome back Festive Bricks of Giving for its second season. The free LEGO® brick holiday exhibition runs November 14\, 2026\, to January 3\, 2027\, in the hotel’s atrium.  \nOpen daily from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM\, the display invites LEGO® fans of all ages to wander through the season’s creations and give back along the way. Every donation supports Rainbow Kitchen’s School Meal Program\, which delivers more than 7\,000 meals each month to children facing food insecurity in local schools. In the atrium\, Rainbow Kitchen’s Fridge of Love display shows how these donations come to life\, with in-school fridges that keep nourishing food available to students\, educators\, parents and support staff every day. \nOne of last year’s most talked-about pieces is making a welcome return\, as the custom LEGO® bridge once again spans the atrium’s koi pond. It’s just one of the many experiences this season has to offer\, with plenty more worth planning a visit around\, including these feature days: \n\nSaturday\, December 12 Watch a Live BIG BUILD by Robin Sather\, Canada’s first LEGO® Certified Professional from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.\nWednesday\, December 16\, First Look at the BIG BUILD. Robin Sather returns with this year’s grand build. Last year he brought Santa’s sleigh to life\, and this year’s design is staying under wraps. Drop by from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM to be among the first to see the finished result up close and snap a photo. The build will remain on display through the rest of the season.\nSaturday\, December 19\, Free Photos with Santa. Families can stop in for complimentary photos with Santa from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.\nSunday\, December 20\, LEGO® Time Trials. Builders of all ages can test their speed-building skills in a friendly challenge from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Prizes include a LEGO® set and one-night stay at Parkside. \n\nVisitors can give at tap-to-donate stations throughout the hotel or donate online at RainbowKitchen.ca/donate\, where they can select the Festive Bricks of Giving Fund Matching Fund to have their eligible donation matched\, up to a total of $25\,000\, throughout the duration of the fundraiser.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/rainbow-kitchen-parkside-hotels-festive-bricks-of-giving/
LOCATION:The Parkside Hotel & Spa\, 810 Humboldt Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 5B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:Festive Bricks of Giving 2026 at Parkside Hotel & Spa
DESCRIPTION:Build Holiday Memories While Helping Feed Local Students! \nFestive Bricks of Giving returns to Parkside Hotel & Spa from November 14\, 2026\, to January 3\, 2027\, bringing together creativity\, community and the spirit of giving in support of the Victoria Rainbow Kitchen Society’s School Meal Program. \nExplore the hotel’s beautiful atrium\, transformed into a festive wonderland featuring spectacular LEGO® cityscapes created by the Victoria LEGO® Users Group (VicLUG)\, model trains winding through miniature villages and a custom LEGO® bridge spanning the iconic koi pond. \nFamilies can enjoy interactive LEGO® building stations\, discover creative student-built displays inspired by local school meal programs and take home a special LEGO® ornament by donation. \nThroughout the season\, visitors can also enjoy special events\, including the unveiling of a grand LEGO® creation by Canada’s first LEGO® Certified Professional\, Robin Sather\, complimentary photos with Santa and exciting LEGO® speed-building challenges with prizes. \nAdmission is free\, and donations are encouraged. Every contribution helps Rainbow Kitchen provide nutritious meals to students across the Capital Regional District. \nBring your family\, invite your friends and celebrate a holiday tradition that builds more than memories. Together\, we’re building a community where every child has access to nutritious food. \nSpecial Event Dates\nNovember 14\, 2026 – Opening Day \nFestive Bricks of Giving officially opens! Visit Parkside Hotel & Spa to explore the holiday LEGO® exhibition\, interactive building stations\, model trains and community displays. \nWednesday\, December 16\, 2026 – Grand Build Reveal \nBe among the first to see this year’s mystery grand build by Robin Sather\, Canada’s first LEGO® Certified Professional. The creation will remain on display throughout the rest of the exhibition. \nSaturday\, December 19\, 2026 – Free Photos with Santa \n10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nBring the family for complimentary photos with Santa in the festive surroundings of Parkside Hotel & Spa. \nSunday\, December 20\, 2026 – LEGO® Time Trials \n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nBuilders of all ages are invited to test their speed-building skills in a friendly LEGO® challenge. Prizes include a LEGO® set and a one-night stay at Parkside Hotel & Spa. \nSunday\, January 3\, 2027 – Final Day \nLast chance to experience Festive Bricks of Giving and support Rainbow Kitchen’s School Meal Program before the exhibition closes.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/festive-bricks-of-giving-2026-at-parkside-hotel-spa/
LOCATION:The Parkside Hotel & Spa\, 810 Humboldt Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 5B1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Fairmont Empress Holiday Market (Curated by SEEK Bespoke Market)
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEEK Bespoke Market is a curated shopping experience where shoppers can make intentional and unique purchases they feel good about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHEN:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, November 14: 10am – 5pm\nSunday\, November 15: 10am – 4pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHERE:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFairmont Empress (Crystal Ballroom and Palm Court)\n721 Government Street\, Victoria\, BC
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/fairmont-empress-holiday-market-curated-by-seek-bespoke-market/2026-11-14/2/
LOCATION:Fairmont Empress Hotel\, 721 Government Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1W5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Home & Garden,Shopping & Fashion
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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/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:Heslaa\, 636 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Engagement,Community Event,Health & Wellness,Networking
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