BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Downtown Victoria Events - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Downtown Victoria Events X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Downtown Victoria Events REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260401T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260401T193000 DTSTAMP:20260327T193950Z CREATED:20260327T193950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T193950Z UID:10050455-1775068200-1775071800@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Tango Workout DESCRIPTION:60 min technique class for everyone before practica!\nLet’s start the 2026 with a good exercise routine that will strengthen and stretch out tango bodies so we can be ready for anything that hits us this year!!!!\nI will alternate facilitating Wednesdays’s classes with Victor Muniak.\nWe start with me ?!\nJan 7th 6:45-7:45 followed by practica at 8\nBring socks\, workout clothes and your dance shoes.\nPractica + class $15 URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/tango-workout/ LOCATION:Alive Tango Victoria\, 1303 Broad St.\, Victoria\, V8W 2A8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Dance,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/603907060_10163623408051321_5755367343883312901_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260402T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260402T183000 DTSTAMP:20260329T190413Z CREATED:20260329T190413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T190413Z UID:10050461-1775151000-1775154600@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:4 Week Women's Only Kickboxing Class DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been thinking about trying something new… this is your sign. \nThis 4-week program is designed for beginners. No experience needed. No gear? No problem! We have loaner equipment. \n? Starting April 2nd\n? Thursdays at 5:30PM\n? $47 + gst \nSpots are limited \n? email hello@lolakana.com subject: KICKBOXING to book\nFollow us on Instagram: @lolakanabrand URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/4-week-womens-only-kickboxing-class/2026-04-02/ LOCATION:lolakana\, 1855 Blanshard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 4H9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Event,Health & Wellness,Sports & Fitness,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4497.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="lolakana":MAILTO:hello@lolakana.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260403T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260403T200000 DTSTAMP:20260320T174603Z CREATED:20260320T174603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T174603Z UID:10050434-1775241000-1775246400@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Unwind & Create: A Friday Night Art Journalling Workshop DESCRIPTION:A Friday night creative reset. Leave with your very own art journal and prompts. \nWhat if your Friday night looked different this week? \nInstead of the usual routine\, spend 90 minutes in a cozy downtown studio with art supplies\, guided prompts\, and a small group — making something with your hands and checking in with how you’re actually feeling. \nArt journalling is backed by mental health research as a way to reduce stress\, process emotions\, and build self-awareness. In this workshop\, you’ll learn how to start your own practice — and you’ll leave with a journal you can keep using long after you walk out the door. \nHere’s what you’ll experience:\n→ Simple\, accessible techniques such as collage\, colour\, mark-making (nothing intimidating)\n→ Guided creative prompts designed to spark honest self-reflection\n→ A warm\, no-pressure space where the process matters more than the product\n→ Your own art journal to take home\, plus the tools to make this a regular practice \nLimited to 8 participants. No art experience needed. All materials provided. Just bring yourself. \nLed by Hanna Kaye Verhagen\, MC\, DVATI\, BA\,CCC\, Art Therapist & Certified Canadian Counsellor. Learn more at hannakaye.com \nHanna creates safe\, empowering spaces for people to feel seen and supported.” & “Hanna is welcoming\, calming\, and empowers people to embrace their creativity to benefit their mental health.” \nAfter booking you’ll receive a brief consent form via JaneApp. URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/unwind-create-a-friday-night-art-journalling-workshop/ LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Crafts,Educational,Health & Wellness,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Art-Journal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hanna Kaye Art Therapy &%3B Counselling":MAILTO:info@hannakaye.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T183000 DTSTAMP:20260329T190413Z CREATED:20260329T190413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T190413Z UID:10050462-1775755800-1775759400@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:4 Week Women's Only Kickboxing Class DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been thinking about trying something new… this is your sign. \nThis 4-week program is designed for beginners. No experience needed. No gear? No problem! We have loaner equipment. \n? Starting April 2nd\n? Thursdays at 5:30PM\n? $47 + gst \nSpots are limited \n? email hello@lolakana.com subject: KICKBOXING to book\nFollow us on Instagram: @lolakanabrand URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/4-week-womens-only-kickboxing-class/2026-04-09/ LOCATION:lolakana\, 1855 Blanshard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 4H9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Event,Health & Wellness,Sports & Fitness,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4497.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="lolakana":MAILTO:hello@lolakana.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260411T123000 DTSTAMP:20260320T174626Z CREATED:20260320T174626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T174626Z UID:10050436-1775905200-1775910600@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Mindful Art-Making: Open Art Studio DESCRIPTION:Here’s what your Studio Saturday looks like: you walk into a cozy downtown studio\, art supplies already laid out on the table\, calm music playing. You pick a seat\, settle in\, and start creating. \nSome people follow a guided prompt or ask for assistance to get started. Some bring their own project. Some just doodle and see what happens. There’s no instruction and no pressure\, however\, your facilitator is available to help get you started.\nThis open studio runs twice a month and is designed for anyone who wants a creative\, screen-free way to start their weekend. Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or you’re a practising artist looking for community\, you’re welcome here. \nWhat’s included:\nAll art materials (painting\, drawing\, mixed media etc.)\nOptional guided creative prompts\nA warm\, relaxed space facilitated by an Art Therapist (Hanna Verhagen\, MC\, DVATI\, BA\, CCC)\nTea and soft music\nNo art experience needed.\nLimited to 8 people \nThis is a great first step if you’re curious about using art therapeutically or just want a meaningful way to start your Saturday.\nAfter booking\, you’ll receive a short consent form and event reminders via JaneApp. URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/mindful-art-making-open-art-studio-2/ LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Event,Crafts,Health & Wellness,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/workshop1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hanna Kaye Art Therapy &%3B Counselling":MAILTO:info@hannakaye.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260416T183000 DTSTAMP:20260329T190413Z CREATED:20260329T190413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T190413Z UID:10050463-1776360600-1776364200@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:4 Week Women's Only Kickboxing Class DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been thinking about trying something new… this is your sign. \nThis 4-week program is designed for beginners. No experience needed. No gear? No problem! We have loaner equipment. \n? Starting April 2nd\n? Thursdays at 5:30PM\n? $47 + gst \nSpots are limited \n? email hello@lolakana.com subject: KICKBOXING to book\nFollow us on Instagram: @lolakanabrand URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/4-week-womens-only-kickboxing-class/2026-04-16/ LOCATION:lolakana\, 1855 Blanshard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 4H9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Event,Health & Wellness,Sports & Fitness,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4497.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="lolakana":MAILTO:hello@lolakana.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235717Z CREATED:20260406T235717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T235717Z UID:10050476-1776504600-1776510000@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Burnout Recovery Through Art: A Saturday Morning Workshop DESCRIPTION:A gentle\, hands-on workshop using creative expression to explore burnout and build strategies for recovery. \nBurnout often builds slowly\, until it’s hard to remember what it felt like before. If you’ve been feeling depleted\, disconnected\, or like you’re just going through the motions\, you’re not alone\, and you’re not broken. You might just need a different way in.\nThis 90-minute workshop uses guided art-making to help you explore where burnout is showing up in your life. No art experience is needed. The creative process is the tool\, not the goal. \nWhat we’ll do together: \n– A grounding exercise to arrive and settle in\n– Guided creative exercises exploring your relationship with stress and depletion\n– Reflection and gentle group sharing (only what feels comfortable)\n– Building a personal recovery map\, something concrete you can take with you \nThis workshop may be a good fit if you’re:\n– Feeling emotionally or physically exhausted from work or caregiving\n– Noticing that your usual coping strategies aren’t working the way they used to\n– Curious about how creativity may benefit your mental health\n– Looking for a supported space to pause and check in with yourself \nFacilitated by Hanna Kaye Verhagen\, CCC\, MC\, DVATI\, BA\, Art Therapist & Certified Canadian Counsellor. Learn more at hannakaye.com.\n? After purchase Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling will follow up via JaneApp with event reminder & consent form URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/burnout-recovery-through-art-a-saturday-morning-workshop/ LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,Health & Wellness,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_5808-2-rotated.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Hanna Kaye Art Therapy &%3B Counselling":MAILTO:info@hannakaye.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260423T183000 DTSTAMP:20260329T190413Z CREATED:20260329T190413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T190413Z UID:10050464-1776965400-1776969000@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:4 Week Women's Only Kickboxing Class DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been thinking about trying something new… this is your sign. \nThis 4-week program is designed for beginners. No experience needed. No gear? No problem! We have loaner equipment. \n? Starting April 2nd\n? Thursdays at 5:30PM\n? $47 + gst \nSpots are limited \n? email hello@lolakana.com subject: KICKBOXING to book\nFollow us on Instagram: @lolakanabrand URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/4-week-womens-only-kickboxing-class/2026-04-23/ LOCATION:lolakana\, 1855 Blanshard Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 4H9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Community Event,Health & Wellness,Sports & Fitness,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4497.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="lolakana":MAILTO:hello@lolakana.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T200000 DTSTAMP:20260320T174615Z CREATED:20260320T174615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T174615Z UID:10050435-1777055400-1777060800@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:Mindful Art-Making: Open Art Studio DESCRIPTION:Here’s what Friday night looks like: you walk into a cozy downtown studio\, art supplies already laid out on the table\, calm music playing. You pick a seat\, settle in\, and start creating. \nSome people follow a guided prompt or ask for assistance to get started. Some bring their own project. Some just doodle and see what happens.\nThis open studio runs twice a month and is designed for anyone who wants a creative\, screen-free way to start their weekend. Whether you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or you’re a practising artist looking for community\, you’re welcome here. \nWhat’s included:\nAll art materials (painting\, drawing\, mixed media etc.)\nOptional guided creative prompts\nA warm\, relaxed space facilitated by an Art Therapist (Hanna Verhagen\, MC\, DVATI\, BA\, CCC)\nTea and soft music\nNo art experience needed.\nLimited to 8 people \nThis is a great first step if you’re curious about using art therapeutically or just want a meaningful way to spend your Friday night. \nAfter booking\, you’ll receive a short consent form and event reminders via JaneApp. URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/mindful-art-making-open-art-studio/ LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Health & Wellness,Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Hanna Kaye Art Therapy &%3B Counselling":MAILTO:info@hannakaye.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T042345Z CREATED:20260429T042345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T042345Z UID:10050533-1777572000-1777579200@events.downtownvictoria.ca SUMMARY:After Hours: Cocktail Workshop @ FIZZ DESCRIPTION:A hands-on evening exploring the craft of non-alcoholic cocktails. We’ll move through recipe\, flavour\, balance\, and technique — building drinks that feel thoughtful\, layered\, and artistic. A little education\, a little experimentation\, and a lot of good sips. \nThree cocktails. Three lessons. Take-home recipes and a special workshop tea blend you won’t find anywhere else. \nThursday April 30\, 6–8pm. $42 per person. 10 spots\, no alcohol\, all flavour. URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/after-hours-cocktail-workshop-fizz/ LOCATION:FIZZ Non-Alc Bottle Shop\, 101-569 Johnson St\, Victoria\, BC\, BC\, V8W 3C6\, Canada CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cocktail-Club.png ORGANIZER;CN="FIZZ Non-Alc Bottle Shop":MAILTO:hello@fizzbottleshop.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR