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SUMMARY:Dia De Muertos Gala
DESCRIPTION:Support a Powerful Cause Through Culture & Celebration. \nYour ticket includes a portion of tamale\, a portion of birria tacos\, and one non-alcoholic drink. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase. \nEnjoy a vibrant evening with a cash bar\, silent auction\, free pool tables\, and music to dance the night away.This is more than just a cultural experience\, it’s a fundraiser with heart. All proceeds will be matched by one of our generous founders to support immigrant and refugee newcomer families facing food insecurity. Your ticket helps launch a winter food security program in 2026\, empowering communities with access to culturally meaningful food\, education\, and self-sufficiency. \nWelcome to an Immersive Journey into Mictlán Step into the sacred realm of Mictlán\, where we honor those who came before us. Inspired by the Indigenous revival of Día de los Muertos\, this gala brings deep-rooted traditions to life with love\, respect\, and community spirit. Come curious\, leave inspired. A Night of Flavor\, Tradition\, and Celebration Alongside food and drink\, the evening features a dazzling Catrina fashion show\, a live DJ\, a cash bar\, silent auction\, free pool tables\, and a powerful ofrenda (altar) demonstration. \nThis event is designed to inspire\, educate\, and celebrate. We hope you ask questions\, engage deeply\, and walk away with a deeper connection to this sacred tradition. Dress Up and Join the Runway\, Wear your finest Catrina or Catrín attire and take part in the fashion pasarela (runway walk)\, a tribute to ancestral beauty\, resilience\, and remembrance\, all while supporting a future built on community care. \nSpecial Bonus: Free Morning Altars Workshop and Ceremony Your ticket also grants you access to a free Altars Workshop and Ceremony on the morning of the event. Learn the ancestral meanings behind altar offerings and take part in a guided community ritual to honor loved ones who have passed. To reserve your spot\, email welcomegardens@vircs.bc.ca. \nThis is more than an event\, it’s a celebration for the soul\, the community\, and the future.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/dia-de-muertos-gala/
LOCATION:1315 Douglas St\, 1315 Douglas St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Causes,Cultural Event,Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Immigrant & Refugee Centre":MAILTO:oarh@vircs.bc.ca
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SUMMARY:Victoria Choral Society presents RESILIENCE: Works for Choir and Organ
DESCRIPTION:The 150 voices of the Victoria Choral Society\, led by Artistic Director Brian Wismath\, join forces with acclaimed organist\, Mark McDonald to present RESILIENCE: Works for Choir and Organ. This moving 80-minute concert honouring the enduring power of choral and organ music will take place at Christ Church Cathedral at 2:30 pm on Saturday\, November 8\, 2025. VCS Choral Scholars will be featured as soloists throughout the program. \nTickets are $40 (suggested price) or Pay What You Wish and are available online at victoriachoralsociety.ca or at the door. Advance purchase is strongly recommended. \nFeaturing repertoire that spans over three centuries\, RESILIENCE explores the timeless beauty and strength of the choral-organ tradition. Audiences will hear iconic masterworks including Jesu\, Joy of Man’s Desiring by Johann Sebastian Bach\, Hear My Prayer by Felix Mendelssohn\, and Cantique de Jean Racine by Gabriel Fauré\, alongside powerful and evocative contemporary works including Magnificat by James MacMillan\, Glorificatio by René Eespere\, I Was Glad by Sir Hubert Parry\, Immortal Bach by Knut Nystedt\, and Dona Nobis Pacem by Pēteris Vasks.\nThis is the Year of the Organ for Christ Church Cathedral’s Hellmuth Wolff organ\, a world class instrument that has been played for more than 20\,000 hours — accompanying over 4\,000 Cathedral services\, 3\,000 rehearsals\, 200 concerts\, and countless hours of practice by Cathedral musicians and distinguished organists from around the world. \nAbout the Victoria Choral Society \nFounded in 1934\, the Victoria Choral Society is a mixed-voice auditioned symphonic choir dedicated to presenting the finest choral music from Baroque to contemporary. The Society pursues excellence through innovation and collaboration with esteemed partners\, including Ballet Victoria\, Pacific Opera Victoria\, Victoria Chamber Orchestra\, Victoria Symphony\, and Vox Humana Chamber Choir. VCS continues to play a leading role in Victoria’s vibrant cultural life. Please visit our website to stay up to date on all our concerts: victoriachoralsociety.ca \nThe Victoria Choral Society gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the NRS Foundation through the Victoria Foundation and the CRD Arts & Culture Support Service. \nPhoto used with permission by JonMarkphoto
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/victoria-choral-society-presents-resilience-works-for-choir-and-organ/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, 911 Quadra Street at Rockland Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8V 3G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Cultural Event,Kids & Family,Live Performance,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Victoria Choral Society":MAILTO:info@victoriachoralsociety.ca
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SUMMARY:Victoria Black Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join BC Black History Awareness Society for the inaugural Victoria Black Film Festival\, featuring two nights of films by local BC Black filmmakers. Screening November 14 and 15 at The Vic Theatre. \nFilms start at 7pm; Doors 6:15pm; Q&A 9pm. \nFRIDAY FILMS \nShorts: Being Tucked In\, Dark Eyes\, Find Your Way\, We Move Like Water \nFeature Films: African Rifles\, Dance Like Everybody’s Watching\, Gule \nSATURDAY FILMS \nFeature Films: Orchidaceae\, Union Street \nTickets available on Eventbrite. Options include: One night only\, both Friday and Saturday night\, student/BCBHAS member discounts \n*VIP: Saturday plus exclusive After Party with film directors at Wind Cries Mary\, including appies and drink ticket. \nBecause the films are unrated\, this is a 19+ event. \nSupported by the Province of B.C.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/victoria-black-film-festival/
LOCATION:The Vic Theatre\, 808 Douglas Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 2B6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Placemaking: Building Safe\, Connected\, and Resilient Communities
DESCRIPTION:We can build community by designing better public spaces! Get an introduction to placemaking\, and then dive deeper into examples of how two forms of placemaking – little free libraries and road murals – can be used to build safe\, connected\, and resilient communities. This talk explores ways in which individuals\, community groups\, and municipal governments can support placemaking\, and the role that visualization and data can play in promoting placemaking.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/placemaking-building-safe-connected-and-resilient-communities/
LOCATION:theDock\, Suit 300 - 722 Cormorant Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1P8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Cultural Event,Literary,Outdoor,Workshop
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