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SUMMARY:Lino Fabric Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an ocean-inspired printmaking workshop at the Maritime Museum of BC\, where you will carve your own linocut stamp and apply it to fabric! This hands-on session invites participants to explore the history and beauty of our rich maritime heritage through creative block printing techniques. Bring your imagination and leave with a practical item for your home or to wear that celebrates the ocean!\nEach participant will take home:\n4×6” Linoleum block carved with a design of their creation\nA cotton tea towel or tote bag\, printed with their design\nParticipants are also welcome to bring additional fabric materials to print on if desired. Maybe you have an old pair of jeans that need some sprucing up\, or a stained t-shirt that could be printed over? Feel free to bring those in to print on as well. Please note:\nLighter coloured fabrics will show your design better.\nIf you decide to purchase something new for the workshop\, please wash and dry it before the workshop.\nSmooth fabrics that do not possess a heavy texture or stretch are best for use with our inks. Cotton\, linen\, broadcloth and denim are examples of ideal fabrics for use. Nylon and canvas are not recommended.\nRegistration includes workshop\, all supplies\, and admission to the Maritime Museum of BC (valid for 24 hours)
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/lino-fabric-printmaking/
LOCATION:The Maritime Museum of BC\, 744 Douglas St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 3M6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Crafts,Cultural Event,Educational,Kids & Family,Museum & History
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Mahjong
DESCRIPTION:We are a Victoria’s New Board game Cafe! Come and play games for an unlimited time and enjoy some delicious eats and drinks! We love board games and want to share our love with everyone! Feel free to come and ask us questions and try out some new games!
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/drop-in-mahjong-2/
LOCATION:Board With Friends\, 705 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cultural Event,Games
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SUMMARY:The Strange Hour: A Brunch Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:February 22nd\, Sunday\, The Strange Hour\, Victoria’s only 19 plus brunch variety Show featuring presenters and performers across all genres\, has an amazing lineup for you that will tickle all of your fancies and cerebral cortexes… \n??? \nChiara Cannataro – A self-proclaimed wackadoo\, taking the stage to do whatever it is she does while playing with the frustration of confines and letting one’s colours fly. \nTim Gosley – A Gemini Award winning puppeteer with four decades in live and television puppetry\, including a little show called Fraggle Rock. \nCole Jackson – Hip-hop artist\, producer\, and filmmaker\, combines eclectic soundscapes\, abstract visuals\, and evocative writing. \nChristina Haska – Data wonk\, verified know it all\, and analyst by day. \nPLUS VENDORS!! \nTICKETS: https://skam.ca/the-strange-hour/ \nAs always\, we will be joined by Sustainable Fox\, running the Strange Station\, with a sustainable craft or skill to acquire. Drinks by Driftwood\, freshly baked goods\, and onigiri by Good Filling Sankaku. Hang out\, slurp and munch\, work on your sustainable skill or project in our newly designed Strange Shack\, now equipped with fast play board games. So come early! \n???? \nWhen?: 849 Fort Street ( SKAM Satellite Studio)\nTime?: Doors 10AM\, Show 11AM (With short intermission)\nCost?: $25 regular\, $35 paid forward\, $15 accessible \nIf price is a barrier\, please reach out to us. Art and performance should be accessible to everyone. \nIf you like The Strange Hour\, help us out by spreading the good word via shares and comments and likes. Community word of mouth matters! \nWheelchair accessible. On the Waterways and Territories of the Songhees and Esquimalt Peoples. Find out whose lands and waterways you’re on by going to www.native-land.ca. Support local art\, get involved with community events and find that perfect gift all at the Aunty Collective. \nQuestions? Comments? Want to get involved? Please reach out!
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/the-strange-hour-a-brunch-variety-show-4/
LOCATION:SKAM Satellite Studio\, 849 Fort Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Cultural Event,Live Performance,Music,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spec Theatre":MAILTO:spectheatre@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:2026 Lunar New Year Parade & Blessing of Merchants
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association \nCelebrate the Year of the Horse in Canada’s oldest Chinatown!  \nThe main event begins at the Gates of Harmonious Interest\, featuring an 8-lion performance by the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club\, a dragon dance by the Victoria Chinese Public School\, and traditional Chinese dance performances. \nLions and dragons will parade along the 500 block of Fisgard Street\, ending at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association / Chinese Public School (636 Fisgard Street). \nFollowing the parade\, two lion teams from the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club will visit local merchants who have hung offerings of lettuce and red envelopes. The lions will bless each business by performing traditional routines to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck\, prosperity\, and good health for the New Year. Please note that firecrackers will be used during the event. \nRoad Closures:\n– 500 block of Fisgard Street: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM\n– 600 block of Fisgard Street: 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM (The Fisgard Street parkade will remain open.)\n– Rolling road closures for the 1600–1700 block of Fisgard Street as required\, at VicPD’s discretion \nPlease visit hungfut.ca for the site map and the most up-to-date event details. \nEvent will proceed rain\, snow\, or shine. \nWebsite: hungfut.ca\nFacebook: facebook.com/hungfutvic\nInstagram: @hungfutvic\nYouTube: youtube.com/@WSKFC \nInterested in learning lion dance or kung fu? Visit hungfut.ca or contact the Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club for more information!
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/2026-lunar-new-year-parade-blessing-of-merchants/
LOCATION:Victoria’s Chinatown\, 500 Fisgard Street\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1R4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Cultural Event,Holiday,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:String of Legacy – Kora Sounds & Ancestral Rhythms
DESCRIPTION:As part of Black History Month 2026\, AACCCS–ISSAMBA Centre proudly presents String of Legacy – A Kora Journey — a powerful live concert experience rooted in ancestral memory\, storytelling\, and rhythm\, followed by a special supper celebrating the Flavours of Africa and the Caribbean.\nThis intimate and moving performance brings together master kora musicians whose 21-string instrument carries centuries of West African history\, emotion\, and legacy.\n✨ Featuring\nSenny Camara\nZal Sissokho\n? Special guest appearances\nCarolina Estupiñan\nNda Chi\n? Tour Dates – British Columbia\n? Sidney\, BC — February 25\, 2026\n? Vancouver\, BC — February 26\, 2026\n? Victoria\, BC — February 28\, 2026\nEach city offers a unique opportunity to experience the kora live in a space of reflection\, connection\, and cultural celebration.\n? Why attend?\n✔️ A rare live kora performance\n✔️ An immersive Black History Month experience\n✔️ A bridge between ancestral traditions and contemporary expression\n✔️ An evening of music\, memory\, and meaning\n✔️ A shared cultural supper inspired by Africa and the Caribbean\n?️ Get your tickets now https://www.issambacentre.ca/…/string-of-legacy-bhm…\n#zalsissokho\, #sennycamara
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/string-of-legacy-kora-sounds-ancestral-rhythms/
LOCATION:The Ambrosia Event Centre\, 638 Fisgard St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1R6
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Cultural Event,Dance,Festivals,Food & Drink,Live Performance,Music,Networking,Parties
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