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SUMMARY:Thursday Night VR Game Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the ultimate VR gaming showdown\, where gamers of all skill levels unite for a thrilling night of camaraderie\, competition\, and fantastic prizes! \n​ \nEvent Details: \n​When: Every Thursday night from 6 PM to 9 PM \nWhere: Infusion VR Arcade at 535 Yates St \nTickets: $10 for entrance + first play. $5 per additional play. \n​​ \nHow It Works: \n1. Ticketed Entry: For just $10\, get your ticket online for a shot at glory in one of three exciting games. (More tickets available at the event.) \n2. Game Selection: Each week\, we feature new games\, announced in advance for you to practice. \n​ \n3. Compete for High Scores: Aim for the top spot on the leaderboard within the time limit and prove your gaming skills. \n4. Prizes: Win awesome rewards\, including novelty items\, gift cards and more\, for that sweet taste of victory. \n​ \n​ \nWhy You Should Attend: \nGaming Community: ​Connect with fellow gamers who share your passion. \nPrizes: Win rewards by beating the high score. \nWeekly Excitement: Games and challenges will be different every week. \nCasual and Competitive: Inclusive for everyone\, whether you’re a casual or pro player. \n​ \n​ \n​ \nNote: Check our website and social media for weekly updates\, game announcements\, and additional event details.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/thursday-night-vr-game-challenge/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Infusion Edutainment\, 514 Fort St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Games
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ORGANIZER;CN="Infusion Edutainment":MAILTO:info@infusionedutainment.com
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night VR Game Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the ultimate VR gaming showdown\, where gamers of all skill levels unite for a thrilling night of camaraderie\, competition\, and fantastic prizes! \n​ \nEvent Details: \n​When: Every Thursday night from 6 PM to 9 PM \nWhere: Infusion VR Arcade at 535 Yates St \nTickets: $10 for entrance + first play. $5 per additional play. \n​​ \nHow It Works: \n1. Ticketed Entry: For just $10\, get your ticket online for a shot at glory in one of three exciting games. (More tickets available at the event.) \n2. Game Selection: Each week\, we feature new games\, announced in advance for you to practice. \n​ \n3. Compete for High Scores: Aim for the top spot on the leaderboard within the time limit and prove your gaming skills. \n4. Prizes: Win awesome rewards\, including novelty items\, gift cards and more\, for that sweet taste of victory. \n​ \n​ \nWhy You Should Attend: \nGaming Community: ​Connect with fellow gamers who share your passion. \nPrizes: Win rewards by beating the high score. \nWeekly Excitement: Games and challenges will be different every week. \nCasual and Competitive: Inclusive for everyone\, whether you’re a casual or pro player. \n​ \n​ \n​ \nNote: Check our website and social media for weekly updates\, game announcements\, and additional event details.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/thursday-night-vr-game-challenge/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Infusion Edutainment\, 514 Fort St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Games
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ORGANIZER;CN="Infusion Edutainment":MAILTO:info@infusionedutainment.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260515T200000
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SUMMARY:Is Art Therapy Right for Me or Someone I Love? An Evening to Find Out
DESCRIPTION:Curious about art therapy or counselling? Join a relaxed evening of art-making\, discussion\, and Q&As. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Art Therapist\, Hanna Kaye Verhagen\, MC\, DVATI\, BA\, for a relaxed\, experiential\, and educational evening at her art therapy studio in downtown Victoria. \nThe evening includes: \n\nA simple\, guided art-making activity (no art experience needed)\nA discussion about what 1:1 art therapy and counselling involves\, insurance coverage\, and more\nOpen\, unhurried time to ask questions and chat with Hanna directly\nA chance to book a free 15-minute consult call if you’d like to explore working together\n\nThis is an opportunity to see the space\, meet Hanna in person\, get a feel for her approach.\nNo art background required. No experience with therapy required. Limited spots available.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/is-art-therapy-right-for-me-or-someone-i-love-an-evening-to-find-out/
LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,Health & Wellness,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hanna Kaye Art Therapy &amp%3B Counselling":MAILTO:info@hannakaye.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260518T110000
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SUMMARY:VicFest
DESCRIPTION:THE EVENT \nVicFest: Celebrate Victoria is a free\, public Victoria Day celebration in Centennial Square put on by Dopa\, IMM\, and DVBA. It brings together local businesses\, food trucks\, and the downtown community for an afternoon of movement\, discovery\, and celebration. \nThe event is the grand finale of Unlock Victoria\, a two-week city-wide walking challenge (May 4–18) powered by the free Dopa app. Hundreds of participants will have been exploring downtown businesses for two weeks before event day — VicFest is where it all comes together. \n  \nEvent day features: \n\nLive wellness activations and demos from local businesses\nCurated food truck lineup\nLeaderboard reveal and raffle prizes from the Unlock Victoria challenge\nLaunch of the Dopa Passport — discounts from 20+ downtown businesses\nVic Quest — a paid photo challenge race (details below)\nMusic\, community energy\, and 300–500+ expected attendees\n100% of Vic Quest entry fees go to prizes and a local cause\n\nVIC QUEST — THE DAY-OF CHALLENGE \nVic Quest is a paid photo challenge race running during VicFest. Think Amazing Race meets downtown Victoria. It’s the centrepiece of the event and the primary engagement driver for sponsors. \n  \nHow It Works: \n\nSign up. Participants pay $25 to enter and form teams of 2–4.\nGet your quest card. Each team gets a quest card in the Dopa app listing all sponsor checkpoints.\nVisit and snap. Teams visit sponsor booths at their own pace between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM. At each booth\, the business sets a photo prompt — strike a pose\, try a demo\, complete a mini challenge. The participant takes the photo through the Dopa app and earns their points. No rushing — just complete all checkpoints before 1:30.\nThe final clue drops. At exactly 1:30 PM\, every qualifying team receives the final clue simultaneously — a riddle pointing to a hidden Dopa marker in the square. First team to find it and photograph it wins.\nShare your recap. The app generates a personal photo collage of every checkpoint — the participant’s Vic Quest Recap. Post to Instagram tagging @playdopa and #VicQuest for social prizes.\n\n  \nPrizes: \n\n50% of all entry fees go to prizes — $500 guaranteed for the winner\, remainder to runners-up\n50% of all entry fees donated to a local cause\nBest Photo and Best Collage prizes from local business partners\n100% of every entry fee goes to prizes and charity
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/vicfest/
LOCATION:1 Centennial Square\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Food & Drink,Health & Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dopa":MAILTO:owen@playdopa.co
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T180000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night VR Game Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the ultimate VR gaming showdown\, where gamers of all skill levels unite for a thrilling night of camaraderie\, competition\, and fantastic prizes! \n​ \nEvent Details: \n​When: Every Thursday night from 6 PM to 9 PM \nWhere: Infusion VR Arcade at 535 Yates St \nTickets: $10 for entrance + first play. $5 per additional play. \n​​ \nHow It Works: \n1. Ticketed Entry: For just $10\, get your ticket online for a shot at glory in one of three exciting games. (More tickets available at the event.) \n2. Game Selection: Each week\, we feature new games\, announced in advance for you to practice. \n​ \n3. Compete for High Scores: Aim for the top spot on the leaderboard within the time limit and prove your gaming skills. \n4. Prizes: Win awesome rewards\, including novelty items\, gift cards and more\, for that sweet taste of victory. \n​ \n​ \nWhy You Should Attend: \nGaming Community: ​Connect with fellow gamers who share your passion. \nPrizes: Win rewards by beating the high score. \nWeekly Excitement: Games and challenges will be different every week. \nCasual and Competitive: Inclusive for everyone\, whether you’re a casual or pro player. \n​ \n​ \n​ \nNote: Check our website and social media for weekly updates\, game announcements\, and additional event details.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/thursday-night-vr-game-challenge/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Infusion Edutainment\, 514 Fort St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Games
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ORGANIZER;CN="Infusion Edutainment":MAILTO:info@infusionedutainment.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260522T183000
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SUMMARY:Unwind & Create: A Friday Night Art Journalling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What if your Friday night looked different this week? \nInstead of the usual routine\, spend 90 minutes in a cozy downtown art studio with art supplies\, guided prompts\, and a small group while making something with your hands and checking in with how you’re feeling. \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 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. After booking you’ll receive a brief consent form via JaneApp. \n“Hanna creates safe\, empowering spaces for people to feel seen and supported.”\n“Hanna is welcoming\, calming\, and empowers people to embrace their creativity to benefit their mental health.”
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/unwind-create-a-friday-night-art-journalling-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Hanna Kaye Art Therapy & Counselling @ Hey Shauna Studio\, 108\, 561 Johnson Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Educational,Health & Wellness,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hanna Kaye Art Therapy &amp%3B Counselling":MAILTO:info@hannakaye.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260523T150000
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SUMMARY:VTRA Community Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:A feature of the Gage Gallery charity arts exhibition “Wild Art for the Big of Heart”\, join the Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association (VTRA) for a fun\, creative afternoon. Drop in to paint your own real horseshoe\, try out our MiraColt (our mechanical horse)\, the first in Western Canada\, and learn more about how VTRA supports individuals and families in our community through therapeutic riding programs and other equine assisted services. This is a hands‑on\, family‑friendly event—perfect for all ages. \nWhile your horseshoe dries\, make sure to step inside the gallery to explore Wild Art for the Big of Heart sculptures! \nCome create\, connect\, and discover how your local community makes a difference—everyone is welcome!
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/vtra-community-fun-day/
LOCATION:Gage Gallery\, 19 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gage Gallery":MAILTO:info@gagegallery.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T210000
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night VR Game Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the ultimate VR gaming showdown\, where gamers of all skill levels unite for a thrilling night of camaraderie\, competition\, and fantastic prizes! \n​ \nEvent Details: \n​When: Every Thursday night from 6 PM to 9 PM \nWhere: Infusion VR Arcade at 535 Yates St \nTickets: $10 for entrance + first play. $5 per additional play. \n​​ \nHow It Works: \n1. Ticketed Entry: For just $10\, get your ticket online for a shot at glory in one of three exciting games. (More tickets available at the event.) \n2. Game Selection: Each week\, we feature new games\, announced in advance for you to practice. \n​ \n3. Compete for High Scores: Aim for the top spot on the leaderboard within the time limit and prove your gaming skills. \n4. Prizes: Win awesome rewards\, including novelty items\, gift cards and more\, for that sweet taste of victory. \n​ \n​ \nWhy You Should Attend: \nGaming Community: ​Connect with fellow gamers who share your passion. \nPrizes: Win rewards by beating the high score. \nWeekly Excitement: Games and challenges will be different every week. \nCasual and Competitive: Inclusive for everyone\, whether you’re a casual or pro player. \n​ \n​ \n​ \nNote: Check our website and social media for weekly updates\, game announcements\, and additional event details.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/thursday-night-vr-game-challenge/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:Infusion Edutainment\, 514 Fort St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1E6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Games
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ORGANIZER;CN="Infusion Edutainment":MAILTO:info@infusionedutainment.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260531T140000
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SUMMARY:Invitation: Step Up For Brain Injury (May 21st)
DESCRIPTION:June is Brain Injury Awareness Month in Canada. To kick off the campaign\, we are hosting “Step Up For Brain Injury – Move Together!” on Sunday\, May 21\, 2026\, at 11:00 AM. \n \nThe Event Details: \n\nWhat: A brief walk\, run\, roll\, or stroll (fully accessible).\nWhere: Starting at the Victoria Brain Injury Society (VBIS) office @ 633 Courtney St and finishing at the Parliament Buildings.\nWhy: To grow our community of survivors and service providers while highlighting the prevalence of brain injuries in our society.\n\nHow You Can Help: \n\nJoin Us: Bring your feet\, wheels\, poles\, or toes! Everyone is welcome. Attendees are encouraged to wear blue and white colors to show extra support!\nDonate: We are grateful for any contributions via our Canada Helps site (Step Up for Brain Injury: Move Together Canadahelps). Donations are tax-deductible and open from May 15–June 30\, 2026. (In-person donations are also welcome at our Parliament tent from 11 AM – 2 PM on event day).\nSpread the Word: Share this event with your network to help us increase our presence.
URL:https://events.downtownvictoria.ca/event/invitation-step-up-for-brain-injury-may-21st/
LOCATION:Victoria Brain Injury Society\, 830 Pembroke St.\, Victoria\, BC\, V8T 1H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC Brain Injury Association":MAILTO:info@brainstreams.ca
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