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SUMMARY:Argentinian Tango - beginner level 1
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce that we are starting a new session of Argentinian Tango for Beginners – level 1. This 6 weeks session is progressive and requires preregistration ( no drop ins) and is designed for students who have no experience with Argentinian tango.\nThe course is designed to introduce both roles to each participant (lead and follow) as a way to discover this extraordinary dance.\nTo register email Grazyna : grazs@shaw.ca \nFridays:\n5th of June – 10th of July\n6.30pm – 7.30pm \nPrice per person : $100 series (6 weeks)
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/argentinian-tango-beginner-level-1/2026-07-03/
LOCATION:Alive Tango Victoria\, 1303 Broad St.\, Victoria\, V8W 2A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dance,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alive Tango Victoria":MAILTO:aive@alivetangovictoria.ca
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SUMMARY:Creating Climate Resilience Summer Art Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you a young person (18 – 30) concerned about climate change? Are you seeking a community in which to express these thoughts and feelings?\nJoin Creating Climate Resilience for a free Tuesday evening workshop series utilizing artmaking and dialogue to explore your thoughts and feelings about climate change in a supportive space. Creating Climate Resilience is a community initiative aiming to cultivate people’s emotional resilience to climate impacts through relationship building\, knowledge mobilization and art workshops.\n\n \nOver this series of four art workshops we will explore such themes as how climate change feels in our bodies\, how we can respond to ecological grief and climate anxiety\, and our visions for what a climate resilient future could look like. This is a safe space to create ‘bad art’ to process your climate emotions. No prior artmaking experience or expertise about climate change is required. Snacks and supplies provided!\n\nDates: Tuesdays June 23rd\, June 30th\, July 7th and July 14th\nTime: 6:30pm – 8:30pm\nLocation: Open Space Arts Society\, 510 Fort Street\, 2nd Floor\, Victoria BC \nWhat to bring: a water bottle and yourself. Food and all artmaking supplies are provided! \n\nPlease register by June 19th to secure your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuVkEPYECea1CasLgyB_u8HMMB8Slpi8tnc5DKH9oapqaClg/viewform \n\nThis workshop series was made possible due to the financial support of the Ocean Wise Ocean Action Grant. To learn more about Ocean Wise and their work on marine conservation and climate action please visit: https://ocean.org/  \nThis event is taking place on the traditional\, unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples—specifically the Songhees and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations—as well as the W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples. 
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/creating-climate-resilience-summer-art-workshop-series/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Open Space Studio\, 750 Blanshard St\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Causes,Community Event,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creating Climate Resilience":MAILTO:sabrina.guzmanskot@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:A Guided Creative Collage Morning for Clarity and Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes the next step becomes clearer when you stop thinking about it and start creating instead. This isn’t about making something pretty. It’s about getting out of your head and into a creative process that can reveal what’s been hard to see or put into words.\nThis 90-minute workshop uses guided collage-making to help you slow down\, reflect on where you are\, and explore what you want your next chapter to look like. You’ll work with magazines\, images\, colour\, and text to build something personal and meaningful.\nWhat we’ll do together:\n– A grounding exercise to settle in and arrive\n– Guided creative prompts to help you reflect on where you are and where you want to go\n– Time to create your own collage piece using provided materials\n– Gentle group sharing and reflection (only what feels comfortable)\nThis workshop may be a good fit if you’re:\n– Wanting a creative\, screen-free way to spend a Wednesday morning\n– Feeling stuck or uncertain about what comes next\n– In the middle of a life change and looking for clarity\n– Curious about art therapy but looking for something low-pressure to start \nLimited to 8 participants. No art experience needed. All materials provided. Just bring yourself. Led by Hanna Kaye Verhagen\, MC\, DVATI\, BA\,CCC\, Art Therapist & Certified Canadian Counsellor. Learn more at hannakaye.com. What workshop participants have to say:”Hanna creates safe\, empowering spaces for people to feel seen and supported.” and “Hanna is welcoming\, calming\, and empowers people to embrace their creativity to benefit their mental health.” After booking you’ll receive a brief consent form via JaneApp.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/a-guided-creative-collage-morning-for-clarity-and-reflection/
LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Health & Wellness,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hanna Kaye Art Therapy &amp%3B Counselling":MAILTO:info@hannakaye.com
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SUMMARY:Argentinian Tango - beginner level 1
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce that we are starting a new session of Argentinian Tango for Beginners – level 1. This 6 weeks session is progressive and requires preregistration ( no drop ins) and is designed for students who have no experience with Argentinian tango.\nThe course is designed to introduce both roles to each participant (lead and follow) as a way to discover this extraordinary dance.\nTo register email Grazyna : grazs@shaw.ca \nFridays:\n5th of June – 10th of July\n6.30pm – 7.30pm \nPrice per person : $100 series (6 weeks)
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/argentinian-tango-beginner-level-1/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:Alive Tango Victoria\, 1303 Broad St.\, Victoria\, V8W 2A8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Dance,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alive Tango Victoria":MAILTO:aive@alivetangovictoria.ca
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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: \n\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.\nSmall group – limited capacity\n\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. Hear what others say about these events and workshops. After 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-7/
LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hanna Kaye Art Therapy &amp%3B Counselling":MAILTO:info@hannakaye.com
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SUMMARY:Creating Climate Resilience Summer Art Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you a young person (18 – 30) concerned about climate change? Are you seeking a community in which to express these thoughts and feelings?\nJoin Creating Climate Resilience for a free Tuesday evening workshop series utilizing artmaking and dialogue to explore your thoughts and feelings about climate change in a supportive space. Creating Climate Resilience is a community initiative aiming to cultivate people’s emotional resilience to climate impacts through relationship building\, knowledge mobilization and art workshops.\n\n \nOver this series of four art workshops we will explore such themes as how climate change feels in our bodies\, how we can respond to ecological grief and climate anxiety\, and our visions for what a climate resilient future could look like. This is a safe space to create ‘bad art’ to process your climate emotions. No prior artmaking experience or expertise about climate change is required. Snacks and supplies provided!\n\nDates: Tuesdays June 23rd\, June 30th\, July 7th and July 14th\nTime: 6:30pm – 8:30pm\nLocation: Open Space Arts Society\, 510 Fort Street\, 2nd Floor\, Victoria BC \nWhat to bring: a water bottle and yourself. Food and all artmaking supplies are provided! \n\nPlease register by June 19th to secure your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuVkEPYECea1CasLgyB_u8HMMB8Slpi8tnc5DKH9oapqaClg/viewform \n\nThis workshop series was made possible due to the financial support of the Ocean Wise Ocean Action Grant. To learn more about Ocean Wise and their work on marine conservation and climate action please visit: https://ocean.org/  \nThis event is taking place on the traditional\, unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Peoples—specifically the Songhees and Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) Nations—as well as the W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples. 
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/creating-climate-resilience-summer-art-workshop-series/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Open Space Studio\, 750 Blanshard St\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Causes,Community Event,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Creating Climate Resilience":MAILTO:sabrina.guzmanskot@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Block Party
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our Block Party! Join us on July 18th from 5-11 pm for an evening of live entertainment\, games\, food\, and fun. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. Celebrate with us and connect with your community. We can’t wait to see you there! \nJuly 18\n5-11 pm\nFree admission\n716 Johnson Street
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/block-party/
LOCATION:716 Johnson st\, 716 Johnson St\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1N1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event,Educational,Food & Drink,Games,Health & Wellness,Kids & Family,Live Performance,Parties,Theatre,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Other Guise Theatre Company":MAILTO:general@otherguise.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260726T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260726T190000
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SUMMARY:Turkish Coffee Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What you’ll do: \nIn this intimate\, hands-on workshop\, Brennus—who is from Turkey and brings lived cultural grounding in Turkish traditions—will guide you through making traditional Turkish coffee and the basics of how cup reading can be approached as a contemplative\, intuitive practice. You’ll learn the steps of preparation and brewing\, drink together\, and then slow down into a guided mindfulness practice to sharpen perception and presence. Brennus will also share (at a beginner-friendly level) how they approach intuitive reading\, then you’ll pair up to explore what you may pick up from each other’s cups—gently\, playfully\, and respectfully. \nWhat to expect: \n– Step-by-step Turkish coffee making (tools\, grind\, brew\, serving) \n– A shared coffee ritual + mindful tasting \n– Guided mindfulness practice \n– Intro to cup reading (what it is / how Brennus approaches it) \n– Partner practice: explore impressions from each other’s cups (no experience required) \n– Time for questions \nDetails: \nInstructor: Brennus \nGroup size: Max 6 students \nFee: $40 per person \nThis is an experiential workshop intended for curiosity\, reflection\, and community practice.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/turkish-coffee-workshop/
LOCATION:Fika\, 1329 Cook St\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V4A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Climate Wave Coffee":MAILTO:praveen@climatewave.coffee
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